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• About: OPSEARCH is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the field of operational research. It publishes original research articles that address various aspects of operational research, including optimization techniques, decision analysis, stochastic models, simulation, and applications of operational research methodologies in practical scenarios. The journal aims to provide a platform for disseminating high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in operational research.
• Objective:
  The primary objective of OPSEARCH is to advance the field of operational research by publishing innovative and significant research findings. The journal seeks to cover a wide range of topics within operational research, including theoretical developments, methodological advancements, and real-world applications. OPSEARCH aims to support researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers by providing insights and solutions to complex problems in various domains.
• Interdisciplinary Approach:
  OPSEARCH embraces an interdisciplinary approach by integrating insights from various fields such as mathematics, computer science, economics, engineering, and management. This approach ensures a comprehensive exploration of operational research problems and solutions. The journal encourages research that combines operational research techniques with other disciplines to address complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Impact:
  The journal has a significant impact on the operational research community by providing a forum for the publication of high-quality research. It is widely cited by researchers and practitioners who are interested in the latest advancements in operational research methodologies and applications. The research published in OPSEARCH contributes to the development of new theories, techniques, and applications that enhance decision-making and problem-solving across various domains.
• Significance:
  OPSEARCH plays a crucial role in advancing the field of operational research by offering a platform for rigorous and innovative research. Its contributions support the development of new methodologies and applications that address practical and theoretical challenges in operational research. The journals commitment to excellence and its broad coverage make it an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers seeking to advance their understanding and application of operational research techniques. Through its scholarly work, OPSEARCH helps shape the future of operational research and its impact on real-world problems.

• Journal Home:  Journal Homepage

• Editor-in-Chief:  Angappa Gunasekaran

• Scope: The OPSEARCH journal focuses on research in operations research and management science. Its scope includes, but is not limited to:
• Optimization: Research on methods and algorithms for solving optimization problems, including linear, nonlinear, integer, and combinatorial optimization.
• Decision Theory: Studies on decision-making processes and methodologies, including multi-criteria decision-making, decision support systems, and game theory.
• Stochastic Models: Research on stochastic processes and models, including queuing theory, reliability theory, and probabilistic analysis.
• Simulation: Contributions to simulation methodologies and applications, including discrete-event simulation, Monte Carlo methods, and system dynamics.
• Operations Management: Research on operations management practices, including supply chain management, inventory control, production planning, and logistics.
• Mathematical Programming: Studies on mathematical programming techniques, including linear programming, nonlinear programming, and integer programming.
• Queueing Systems: Research on queueing theory and its applications, including performance analysis, optimization, and modeling of queueing systems.
• Game Theory: Research on game theory and its applications, including strategic interactions, equilibrium analysis, and cooperative games.
• Heuristics and Metaheuristics: Contributions on heuristic and metaheuristic algorithms for solving complex optimization problems, including genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, and tabu search.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Management: Research on inventory management models, supply chain optimization, and logistics planning.
• Reliability Engineering: Studies on the reliability and maintainability of systems, including fault tolerance, reliability modeling, and failure analysis.
• Financial Engineering: Research on the application of operations research techniques in finance, including risk management, portfolio optimization, and financial modeling.
• Healthcare Operations: Contributions to operations research in healthcare settings, including hospital management, resource allocation, and patient flow optimization.
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• Print ISSN:  0030-3887

  Electronic ISSN:  0975-0320

• Abstracting and Indexing:  Scopus

• Imapct Factor 2025:  1.7

• Subject Area and Category:   Business, Management and Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Science Applications, Information Systems, Decision Sciences, Management Science and Operations Research

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• H Index:  37

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  Q2:  Management Information Systems

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• Cite Score:  3.5

• SNIP:  0.890

• Journal Rank(SJR):  0.355

• Latest Articles:   Latest Articles in OPSEARCH

• Guidelines for Authors: OPSEARCH Author Guidelines

• Paper Submissions: Paper Submissions in OPSEARCH

• Publisher:  Springer India

  Country:  India

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