15 Result(s)

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An integrated queuing and multi-objective bed allocation model with application to a hospital in China

In this paper, a multi-objective decision aiding model is introduced for allocation of beds in a hospital. The model is based on queuing theory and goal programming (GP). Queuing theory is used to obtain some ...

X Li, P Beullens, D Jones, M Tamiz in Journal of the Operational Research Society (2009)

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A multi-objective model to determine efficient resource levels in a medical assessment unit

This paper details models that determine the efficient allocation of resources on a medical assessment unit (MAU) of a general hospital belonging to the National Health Service (NHS) UK. The MAU was establishe...

J P Oddoye, M A Yaghoobi, M Tamiz, D F Jones… in Journal of the Operational Research Society (2007)

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A two-phase multiple objective approach to university timetabling utilising optimisation and evolutionary solution methodologies

The timetabling problem is generally large, highly constrained and discrete in nature. This makes solution by exact optimisation methods difficult. Therefore, often a heuristic search is deemed acceptable prov...

S K Mirrazavi, S J Mardle, M Tamiz in Journal of the Operational Research Society (2003)

Chapter and Conference Paper

Analysis of Trends in Distance Metric Optimisation Modelling for Operational Research and Soft Computing

This paper provides a commentary and some analysis on recent advances in the field of distance metric optimisation, with particular reference to the place of distance metric optimisation within the overall dis...

D. F. Jones, M. Tamiz in Multi-Objective Programming and Goal Programming (2003)

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Reply to the comments of Ganjavi et al

C Romero, M Tamiz, D F Jones in Journal of the Operational Research Society (2002)

Chapter and Conference Paper

Towards the Development of an Integrated Multi-Objective Solution and Analysis System

This paper details some of the issues investigated and experiments conducted by the authors in the course of their design of a integrated multi-objective solution and analysis system. The role to which the con...

S. K. Mirrazavi, D. F. Jones, M. Tamiz in Multiple Objective and Goal Programming (2002)

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Final reply to comments of Professor Ogryczak

M Tamiz, D F Jones, C Romero in Journal of the Operational Research Society (2001)

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Reply to Professor Ogryczak

C Romero, M Tamiz, D F Jones in Journal of the Operational Research Society (2001)

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Goal programming, compromise programming and reference point method formulations: linkages and utility interpretations

This paper looks at connections between the multi-criteria techniques of goal programming, compromise programming, and the reference point method. The utility function structure of each method is examined and ...

C Romero, M Tamiz, D F Jones in Journal of the Operational Research Society (1998)

Chapter and Conference Paper

A Comparison Between Goal Programming and Regression Analysis for Portfolio Selection

The aim of this paper is to investigate the application of Goal Programming (GP) to portfolio evaluation and selection. The shares analysed are those in the British FTSE 100 index. A two stage model is propose...

M. Tamiz, R. Hasham, D. F. Jones in Multiple Criteria Decision Making (1997)

Chapter

An Overview of Current Solution Methods and Modelling Practices in Goal Programming

This paper presents an overview of the current state-of-the-art methods for modelling and solution of goal programming(GP) problems. Strategies for integrating these techniques into computerised software and t...

M. Tamiz, D. F. Jones in Multi-Objective Programming and Goal Programming (1996)

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Algorithmic Improvements to the Method of Martel and Aouni

This note presents some suggestions for technical improvement of the method given by Martel and Aouni for decision maker preference modelling within goal programming.

M. Tamiz, D. F. Jones in Journal of the Operational Research Society (1995)

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A review of Goal Programming and its applications

This paper presents a review of the current literature on the branch of multi-criteria decision modelling known as Goal Programming (GP). The result of our indepth investigations of the two main GP methods, le...

M. Tamiz, D. F. Jones, E. El-Darzi in Annals of Operations Research (1995)