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An Efficient Batch Scheduling Model for Hospital Sterilization Services Using Genetic Algorithm

Xu, Shubin; Wang, John - In: International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (IJSDS) 9 (2018) 1, pp. 1-17

A major challenge faced by hospitals is to provide efficient medical services. The problem studied in this article is motivated by the hospital sterilization services where the washing step generally constitutes a bottleneck in the sterilization services. Therefore, an efficient scheduling of...

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Using Inter-Block Synchronization to Improve the Knapsack Problem on GPUs

Sun, Xue; Wu, Chao-Chin; Chen, Liang-Rui; Lin, Jian-You - In: International Journal of Grid and High Performance … 10 (2018) 4, pp. 83-98

This article describes how as one of the hot parallel processors, the general-purpose graphics processing unit (GPU) has been widely adopted to accelerate various time-consuming algorithms. Dynamic programming (DP) optimization is a popular method to solve a particular class of complex problems....

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An Incorporation of the Fuzzy Greedy Search Heuristic With Evolutionary Approaches for Combinatorial Optimization in Operations Management

Sheibani, Kaveh - In: International Journal of Applied Evolutionary … 8 (2017) 2, pp. 58-72

Although greedy algorithms are important, nowadays it is well assumed that the solutions they obtain can be used as a starting point for more sophisticated methods. This paper describes an evolutionary approach which is based on genetic algorithms (GA). A constructive heuristic, so-called fuzzy...

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Fuzzy Greedy Search: A Deterministic Heuristic for Combinatorial Optimization

Sheibani, Kaveh - In: International Journal of Applied Management Sciences … 4 (2017) 2, pp. 1-12

This paper presents mathematics of the so-called fuzzy greedy evaluation concept which can be integrated into approaches for hard combinatorial optimization problems. The proposed method evaluates objects in a way that combines fuzzy reasoning with a greedy mechanism, thereby exploiting a fuzzy...

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An Efficient Approach for the Reentrant Parallel Machines Scheduling Problem under Consumable Resources Constraints

Belkaid, Fayçal; Yalaoui, Farouk; Sari, Zaki - In: International Journal of Information Systems and Supply … 9 (2016) 3, pp. 1-25

In present manufacturing environment, the reentrant scheduling problem is one of the most important issues in the planning and operation of production systems. It has a large scope such as capacity distribution and inventory control. On the other hand, the markets are very competitive; it is a...

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A Very Fast Heuristic for Combinatorial Optimization With Specific Application to Priority Rule Sequencing in Operations Management: Fuzzy Greedy Search

Sheibani, Kaveh - In: International Journal of Operations Research and … 9 (2018) 3, pp. 77-89

This article presents mathematics of a generic polynomial-time heuristic which can be integrated into approaches for hard combinatorial optimization problems. The proposed method evaluates objects in a way that combines fuzzy reasoning with a greedy mechanism, thereby exploiting a fuzzy solution...

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Behavioral Challenges for Retirement Planning: A Study of Employees of the Information Technology Industry in Pune, Maharashtra

Khedekar-Swaminathan, Ashlesha; Kulkarni, Savita - In: International Journal of Applied Behavioral Economics … 7 (2018) 2, pp. 15-29

Standard economic theory based on the rationality assumption predicts optimal provisions for retirement by individuals …. This article attempts to test the role of selected heuristics as well as the influence of framing of choices in financial … advice from financial experts Results of chi-square tests further confirmed the existence of the selected heuristics and …

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Integration of Demand-Side Management Programs and Supply-Side Alternatives for Decentralized Energy Planning: An Analysis of Energy Import and Export Effects

Rabbani, Masoud; Dolatkhah, Mahdi - In: International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering … 3 (2016) 1, pp. 37-54

Optimally selection of an appropriate mix of renewable sources for supplying electricity of remote areas has been always an important challenge for policy makers. Also, in recent years, the great advantages of Demand Side Management (DSM) programs such as postponing investments in construction...

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Maximizing Clicks in Email Marketing Campaigns for a Retail Company

Wilck, Joseph H.; Mackintosh, Patrick; Brantley, Luke; … - In: International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering … 4 (2017) 2, pp. 33-46

Retailers rely on strong marketing programs to make sales in a competitive environment. One of the biggest sectors of marketing is email loyalty programs. The industry uses Click Through Rate to measure the effectiveness of an email marketing campaign. Click Through Rate measures the ratio...

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Multi-Attribute Group Decision Making Method for Preference Conflicting with Heterogeneous Information

Liang, Kai-Rong - In: International Journal of Fuzzy System Applications (IJFSA) 7 (2018) 4, pp. 1-14

The aim of this article is to propose a multi-objective decision-making method for researching and solving multi-attribute heterogeneous group decision-making problems. This is in the case that the characters of the decision information and decision makers' preferences are heterogeneous, and the...

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