Management Science/Operations Research

For the first time ever, researchers have linked 40 years of productivity data from the construction industry with the actual work done. The results explain the decline in productivity in the construction industry and suggests a way forward…

OHSU-led research finds alternative payment model reduces imaging by 42% New research reveals a Medicaid payment model in Oregon leads to fewer traditional primary care services for patients, with the decrease focused entirely on imaging.…

German National Academy Leopoldina hosts international virtual panel discussion International experts will discuss these issues at an English-language virtual panel discussion organised by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina…

Credit: Mike Popp When it comes to nifty farm gadgets and technology, there are many neat tools. Tractor guidance is definitely one of them, thanks to how it helps farmers better use their resources. Tractor…

Credit: Research Data Alliance Under public health emergencies, and particularly the COVID19 pandemic, it is fundamental that data is shared in both a timely and an accurate manner. This coupled with the harmonisation of the…

Millions of websites, including some of the largest Internet companies (e.g., Google, Yahoo), depend on advertising as their main source of revenue, allowing them to offer their content for free. The use of software that blocks ads…

Materials spin-out demonstrates how Manchester ecosystem can accelerate breakthrough science to a market-ready product Credit: Rob Dryfe and Mark Bissett Scientists and innovation experts from The University of Manchester have…

CATONSVILLE, MD, June 23, 2020 - The weight loss industry in the United States is vast and generates about $20 billion each year from over 100 million dieters. Commercial weight loss programs design customer-focused program policies to…

New INFORMS Journal Information Systems Research Study Key Takeaways: 80% of users in our survey agree they trust a review platform more if it displays fake reviews. 85% of users in our survey believe they should be able to choose…

The outbreak of COVID-19 pushed rapid deployment of the work-from-home movement. Azure Cloud Computing saw a 775% increase in cloud usage in social-distanced areas, while Amazon Web Services experienced 33% growth in the first quarter of…

According to the Danish Act on Listed Buildings, listed buildings must reflect Danish housing and working conditions throughout history. An extensive study conducted by, among others, a UCPH researcher, demonstrates that since 1945, the…

Consumers who use the Internet to learn about products are increasingly looking at online reviews to make purchasing decisions. The growing interest in online product reviews for legitimate promotion has been accompanied by a rise in…

Study finds disclosure laws do reduce the rate of prescription by paid physicians Key Takeaways: The practice of pharmaceutical companies paying doctors as consultants has created longstanding concerns over possible conflicts of…

University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries Many patients had to wait for lifesaving surgeries, such organ transplants, due to the heavy burden COVID-19 caused for hospitals. Now, UTSA computer science seniors have built a…

As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19…

A new research-based framework lets companies make informed decisions balancing economic and sustainability factors when producing biochemicals If you make your bio-product 100% sustainable it may be way too expensive to produce. If you…

Articles on teachers' professional development, entrepreneurship, and employment relations receive most citations over 10-year period SAGE Publishing is recognizing three social science papers for their long-term academic influence. In…

Many businesses turned to remote workers to continue their operations after states issued stay-at-home orders to reduce COVID-19 infections, a trend that is likely to accelerate long after the coronavirus is controlled. To help…

Is the reporting of media outlets biased in favor of firms that advertise with them? A new study looked at the relationship between advertising by car manufacturers in U.S. newspapers and news coverage of car safety recalls in the early…

May 19, 2020 - A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health published in The Lancet calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of new…