What the study found
The study presents a way to measure which institutions prioritize operations research and management science (OR/MS) in practice literature. It offers both a current view and a 30-year time series view of institutional contribution.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors say this continues a 30-year tradition of measuring institutional contribution to applied research in OR/MS. The findings indicate a way to track which institutions prioritize OR/MS in practice.
What the researchers tested
The article examines institutional contribution to applied research in OR/MS practice literature. It uses a current assessment and a historical time series spanning 30 years.
What worked and what didn't
The abstract states that the work provides both a current and time series view of institutional contribution. It does not describe specific comparative rankings, quantitative results, or any measures that did not work.
What to keep in mind
The available summary is brief and does not describe methods, data sources, or detailed results. It also does not state any limitations.
Key points
- The study measures institutional contribution to applied OR/MS research.
- It provides both a current view and a 30-year time series view.
- The work focuses on OR/MS practice literature.
- The abstract does not give specific rankings or numerical results.
- No limitations are described in the available summary.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Institutions’ contributions to OR/MS practice literature are tracked over time
- Authors:
- Michael F. Gorman
- Institutions:
- University of Dayton
- Publication date:
- 2026-02-27
- OpenAlex record:
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