TABLE OF CONTENTS

Volume 60, Issue 1 (January 2009)

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Editorial

Editorial

Terry Williams and John Wilson

J Oper Res Soc 60: 1; doi:10.1057/jors.2008.114

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General Paper

Integrating modes of policy analysis and strategic management practice: requisite elements and dilemmas

C Eden, F Ackermann, J M Bryson, G P Richardson, D F Andersen and C B Finn

J Oper Res Soc 60: 2-13; advance online publication, March 26, 2008; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602575

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Case-Oriented Papers

Using simulation modelling to support decisions in hail suppression programmes with airborne means

E G Tsagalidis and A C Georgiou

J Oper Res Soc 60: 14-22; advance online publication, November 21, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602530

A genetic algorithm approach to school timetabling

G N Beligiannis, C Moschopoulos and S D Likothanassis

J Oper Res Soc 60: 23-42; advance online publication, November 28, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602525

Comparing conventional and distributed approaches to simulation in a complex supply-chain health system

K Katsaliaki, N Mustafee, S J E Taylor and S Brailsford

J Oper Res Soc 60: 43-51; advance online publication, November 28, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602531

Spatial mapping of price competition using logit-type market share models and store-level scanner-data

Ó González-Benito, M P Martínez-Ruiz and A Molla-Descals

J Oper Res Soc 60: 52-62; advance online publication, December 12, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602524

A mathematical analysis of badminton scoring systems

D F Percy

J Oper Res Soc 60: 63-71; advance online publication, November 7, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602528

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Theoretical Papers

Linear programming solutions and distance functions under a constant returns to scale technology

J-P Boussemart, W Briec and H Leleu

J Oper Res Soc 60: 72-78; advance online publication, November 7, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602519

Optimal policies for playing variable wager HI-LO

J M Freeman

J Oper Res Soc 60: 79-83; advance online publication, November 21, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602520

A branch-and-price algorithm for scheduling sport leagues

D Briskorn and A Drexl

J Oper Res Soc 60: 84-93; advance online publication, November 21, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602515

Two-stage workforce planning under demand fluctuations and uncertainty

X Zhu and H D Sherali

J Oper Res Soc 60: 94-103; advance online publication, November 28, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602522

Social efficiency in microfinance institutions

B Gutiérrez-Nieto, C Serrano-Cinca and C Mar Molinero

J Oper Res Soc 60: 104-119; advance online publication, November 28, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602527

Preemptive expediting to improve project due date performance

R L Bregman

J Oper Res Soc 60: 120-129; advance online publication, November 28, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602529

Towards improving the utilization of university teaching space

C Beyrouthy, E K Burke, D Landa-Silva, B McCollum, P McMullan and A J Parkes

J Oper Res Soc 60: 130-143; advance online publication, November 28, 2007; doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602523

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Book Selection

Book Selection

J Oper Res Soc 60: 144-146; doi:10.1057/jors.2008.89