Wiley Encyclopedia Of Operations Research And Management Science Volume Five

Download or read book Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science, Volume Eight written by Louis A. Cox and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 6025 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unparalleled undertaking, the Wiley Encyclopedia of Operations Research and Management Science (EORMS) is the first multi-volume encyclopedia devoted to advancing the areas of operations research and management science. EORMS has been designed for academic researchers and advanced students as well as professionas looking for timely and authoritative review-type information in this field. The encyclopedia features contributions from diverse and international contributors from academia, industry, business, government and the military. With its broad and carefully structured coverage of mathematical theory, algorithms, modeling, and application issues in operations research and management science, EORMS will is a vital reference available in print and online formats. The dynamic online presence allows for linking to primary literature and other online resources. Through a systematic program of quarterly updates, EORMS will grow and evolve along with the field itself, ensuring that it will remain a mainstay of operations research and management science for many years to come. The encyclopedia is comprised of four main sections, including Decision and Risk Analysis and Game Theory, Applications and History, Stochastic Models, and Optimization Models and is organized according to the following hierarchical article structure: Introductory articles provide a broad and moderately technical treatment of core topics and are suitable for advanced undergraduate students as well as- scientists without a strong background in the field. Advanced: articles review key areas of research in a citation-rich format similar to that of leading review journals. These articles will be updated regularly ensuring the most up-to-date research in the field is represented. Technical articles provide more detailed discussions of key concepts addressed in related articles. Case Studies/Historical Interludes present successful and/or interesting examples of operations research/management science methodology in practical or historical contexts. The online launch of the encyclopedia is scheduled for the fall of 2009, and the print publication will follow in the fall of 2010. Please check back often for news, updates, and announcements. Call for Contributors The Editorial Board invites contributors in all areas of operations research and management science to participate in this exciting opportunity. If you have identified an area in which you have expertise and would like to contribute an original article, please contact us directly at [email protected].