Volume 166, Number 1, October 2005

Metaheuristics and Worst-Case Guarantee Algorithms: Relations, Provable Properties and Applications

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  Luca Maria Gambardella, Silvano Martello: Metaheuristics and worst-case guarantee algorithms: relations, provable properties and applications (ECCO XV). 1-2
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  Igor Averbakh, Oded Berman, Ilya Chernykh: A 6/5-approximation algorithm for the two-machine routing open-shop problem on a two-node network. 3-24
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  Luca Bertazzi, Maria Grazia Speranza: Improved rounding procedures for the discrete version of the capacitated EOQ problem. 25-34
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  J.-A. Ferrez, Komei Fukuda, Thomas M. Liebling: Solving the fixed rank convex quadratic maximization in binary variables by a parallel zonotope construction algorithm. 35-50
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  Monaldo Mastrolilli, Leonora Bianchi: Core instances for testing: A case study. 51-62
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  Monaldo Mastrolilli, Luca Maria Gambardella: Maximum satisfiability: How good are tabu search and plateau moves in the worst-case? 63-76
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  Eric Triki, Yann Collette, Patrick Siarry: A theoretical study on the behavior of simulated annealing leading to a new cooling schedule. 77-92
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  A. I. Ölçer, A. Y. Odabasi: A new fuzzy multiple attributive group decision making methodology and its application to propulsion/manoeuvring system selection problem. 93-114
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  Francisco Herrera, Luis Martínez, Pedro J. Sánchez: Managing non-homogeneous information in group decision making. 115-132
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  E. Jack Chen, W. David Kelton: Sequential selection procedures: Using sample means to improve efficiency. 133-153
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  Darko Skorin-Kapov, Jadranka Skorin-Kapov: Threshold based discounting networks: The cost allocation provided by the nucleolus. 154-159
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  Gin-Shuh Liang, Tsung-Yu Chou, Tzeu-Chen Han: Cluster analysis based on fuzzy equivalence relation. 160-171
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  Mehran Hojati, C. R. Bector, Kamal Smimou: A simple method for computation of fuzzy linear regression. 172-184
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  Stelios H. Zanakis, Irma Becerra-Fernandez: Competitiveness of nations: A knowledge discovery examination. 185-211
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  Stijn Viaene, Guido Dedene: Cost-sensitive learning and decision making revisited. 212-220
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  Yen-Liang Chen, Ching-Cheng Shen: Mining generalized knowledge from ordered data through attribute-oriented induction techniques. 221-245
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  Miguel F. Anjos, Russell C. H. Cheng, Christine S. M. Currie: Optimal pricing policies for perishable products. 246-254
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  N. K. Kwak, Chang Won Lee, Ji Hee Kim: An MCDM model for media selection in the dual consumer/industrial market. 255-265
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  Pei-Ting Lee, Donald B. Rosenfield: When to refinance a mortgage: A dynamic programming approach. 266-277
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  Xiaotie Deng, Zhongfei Li, Shouyang Wang: A minimax portfolio selection strategy with equilibrium. 278-292

Volume 166, Number 2, October 2005

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  Victor R. Prybutok, Ranga V. Ramasesh: An action-research based instrument for monitoring continuous quality improvement. 293-309
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  Andrea Matta, Yves Dallery, Maria di Mascolo: Analysis of assembly systems controlled with kanbans. 310-336
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  Charu Chandra, Janis Grabis: Application of multi-steps forecasting for restraining the bullwhip effect and improving inventory performance under autoregressive demand. 337-350
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  Bunthit Watanapa, Anulark Techanitisawad: Simultaneous price and due date settings for multiple customer classes. 351-368
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  Seda Ozmutlu, Catherine M. Harmonosky: A real-time methodology for minimizing mean flowtime in FMSs with routing flexibility: Threshold-based alternate routing. 369-384
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  K. L. Mak, K. K. Lai, W. C. Ng, K. F. C. Yiu: Analysis of optimal opportunistic replenishment policies for inventory systems by using a (s. 385-405
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  Willem K. Klein Haneveld, A. W. Stegeman: Crop succession requirements in agricultural production planning. 406-429
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  Wedad Elmaghraby: Multi-unit auctions with complementarities: Issues of efficiency in electricity auctions. 430-448
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  Beste Küçükyazici, Linet Özdamar, Shaligram Pokharel: Developing concurrent investment plans for power generation and transmission. 449-468
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  Stephan Dempe, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov, Roger Z. Ríos-Mercado: Discrete bilevel programming: Application to a natural gas cash-out problem. 469-488
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  Chin-Chia Jane, Yih-Wenn Laih: A clustering algorithm for item assignment in a synchronized zone order picking system. 489-496
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  Michel Gamache, Renaud Grimard, Paul Cohen: A shortest-path algorithm for solving the fleet management problem in underground mines. 497-506
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  P. Pellizzari: Static hedging of multivariate derivatives by simulation. 507-519
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  Marvin D. Troutt, Michael Y. Hu, Murali S. Shanker: A distribution-free approach to estimating best response values with application to mutual fund performance modeling. 520-527
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  Serpil Canbas, Altan Cabuk, Süleyman Bilgin Kilic: Prediction of commercial bank failure via multivariate statistical analysis of financial structures: The Turkish case. 528-546
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  Luca Lambertini: Advertising in a dynamic spatial monopoly. 547-556
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  Dirk Van den Poel, Wouter Buckinx: Predicting online-purchasing behaviour. 557-575
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  Young H. Chun, Robert T. Sumichrast: Estimating the market shares of stores based on the shopper's search and purchase behavior. 576-592

Volume 166, Number 3, November 2005

Advances in Complex Systems Modeling

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  Marek Makowski, Yoshiteru Nakamori, Hans-Jürgen Sebastian: Advances in complex systems modeling. 593-596
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  Jifa Gu, Xijin Tang: Meta-synthesis approach to complex system modeling. 597-614
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  Marek Makowski: A structured modeling technology. 615-648
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  Zdzislaw Pawlak: Some remarks on conflict analysis. 649-654
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  Hiroyuki Tamura: Behavioral models for complex decision analysis. 655-665
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  Ralf Schleiffer: An intelligent agent model. 666-693
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  Alok R. Chaturvedi, Shailendra Raj Mehta, Daniel R. Dolk, Rick Ayer: Agent-based simulation for computational experimentation: Developing an artificial labor market. 694-716
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  Mina Ryoke, Yoshiteru Nakamori: Agent-based approach to complex systems modeling. 717-725
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  T. Fischer, Hermann Gehring: Planning vehicle transhipment in a seaport automobile terminal using a multi-agent system. 726-740
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  Tieju Ma, Yoshiteru Nakamori: Agent-based modeling on technological innovation as an evolutionary process. 741-755
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  Hirotaka Nakayama, Yeboon Yun, Takeshi Asada, Min Yoon: MOP/GP models for machine learning. 756-768
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  Olaf Arndt, Thomas Barth, Bernd Freisleben, Manfred Grauer: Approximating a finite element model by neural network prediction for facility optimization in groundwater engineering. 769-781
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  Tatiana Ermolieva: Simulation-based optimization of social security systems under uncertainty. 782-793
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  Erik K. Antonsson, Hans-Jürgen Sebastian: Fuzzy fitness functions applied to engineering design problems. 794-811
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  George Chryssolouris, Nikolaos Papakostas, Dimitris Mourtzis: Refinery short-term scheduling with tank farm, inventory and distillation management: An integrated simulation-based approach. 812-827
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  Lúcia Martins, José M. F. Craveirinha, João C. N. Clímaco, Teresa Gomes: On a bi-dimensional dynamic alternative routing method. 828-842
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  Toshihiko Masui: Policy evaluations under environmental constraints using a computable general equilibrium model. 843-855