Journal: Socio-Economic Planning Sciences

Found 87 papers in total
Implications of switching away from injectable hormonal contraceptives on the HIV epidemic
2015,
A recent study showed that progestogen-only injectable hormonal contraception (POIHC)...
The interplay between regulation and efficiency: Evidence from the Austrian hospital inpatient sector
2015,
The Austrian health policy aims to maintain and even expand high-quality health care....
A model for planning locations of temporary distribution facilities for emergency response
2015,
We propose a network flow model for dynamic selection of temporary distribution...
Minimisation of uncertainty in decision-making processes using optimised probabilistic Fuzzy Cognitive Maps: A case study for a rural sector
2015,
Several studies have focused on methods of increasing system and uncertainty knowledge...
Adjusting for the environment in DEA: A comparison of alternative models based on empirical data
2015,
Due to the existence of free software and pedagogical guides, the use of Data...
Forecasting welfare caseloads: The case of the Japanese public assistance program
2014,
I forecast welfare caseloads in Japan using several forecasting methods. The...
Improving an outpatient clinic utilization using decision analysis-based patient scheduling
2014,
This study addresses patients' no‐show at an urban outpatient clinic. Patients'...
Collection of recyclables from cubes ‐ A case study
2014,
We study collection of paper and glass from recycling cubes. A heuristic based model...
Bi-objective decision support system for routing and scheduling of hazardous materials
2014,
A new four index formulation to the HVRPTW is presented. The proposed...
Reorganizing an existing volunteer fire station network in Germany
2014,
Volunteer firefighters face numerous challenges such as less young volunteers...
Backup coverage models in nature reserve site selection with spatial spread risk heterogeneity
2014,
Nature reserve selection with spatial attributes. Set covering models. Heterogeneous...
Estimating the impact of fuel‐switching between liquid fuels and electricity under electricity‐sector carbon‐pricing schemes
2013,
Switching from liquid fuels to electricity in the transportation and heating sectors...
Investigating interventions for increasing colorectal cancer screening: Insights from a simulation model
2013,
We develop a discrete‐event‐continuous simulation model of colorectal...
An analysis of eco‐efficiency in energy use and CO2 emissions in the Swedish service industries
2013,
This study determines the trends in energy efficiency and CO 2 emissions of the...
Simulating neonatal intensive care capacity in British Columbia
2013,
Each year, a small number of expectant mothers with high‐risk pregnancies in...
Locating farmers’ markets with an incorporation of spatio‐temporal variation
2012,
The recent drive among consumers to purchase fresh, healthy and environmentally...
Assessing geographic coverage of the essential air service program
2012,
Essential air service (EAS) is a federally funded program that helps provide...
Improving access to health facilities in Nouna district, Burkina Faso
2012,
The Nouna health district in Burkina Faso, has a population of approximately 275,000...
Specialty care single and multi‐period location–allocation models within the Veterans Health Administration
2012,
Optimal location of specialty care services within any healthcare network is...
Location of temporary depots to facilitate relief operations after an earthquake
2012,
The type of humanitarian logistics problem of interest is an earthquake with...
A location‐based comparison of health care services in four U.S. states with efficiency and equity
2012,
This paper examines the efficiency and equality in geographic accessibility provided...
Locating fire stations: An integrated approach for Belgium
2012,
This paper illustrates the potential of a decision‐support system developed for...
A quantitative model for patient behavioral decisions in the urgent care industry
2013,
Patient perceptions of health care quality are critical to a health care service...
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