Operational Research

Aims & Scope

Operational Research · An International Journal (ORIJ) publishes high quality scientific papers that contribute significantly to the fields of operational research and management science (OR/MS).

ORIJ covers all aspects of OR including optimization methods, decision theory, stochastic models, simulation, game theory, queueing systems, inventory and reliability, among others.

ORIJ focuses on papers presenting new theoretical insights and developments as well as real-world case studies illustrating the implementation of OR approaches in practice.

Papers exploring the interactions of OR/MS with other relevant disciplines such as information technology, computer science, artificial intelligence, soft computing and electronic services are of particular interest.

This is a unique feature of ORIJ compared to other existing OR journals, providing the means to explore new directions in OR/MS research in a interdisciplinary context.

Overview papers from eminent scientists in significant fields of OR/MS that review the state-of-the-art in these fields, are also welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.659

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	37

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8708

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1174

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Computer Science, Decision Sciences and Mathematics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Vehicle routing problem and related algorithms for logistics distribution: a literature review and classification

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Grigorios D., Sotiris P., Evripidis P.

• Multi-criteria decision making for green supplier selection using interval type-2 fuzzy AHP: a case study of a home appliance manufacturer

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Fatih

• A survey of data mining techniques applied to agriculture

  Citation: 70

  Authors: A., Petraq, P. M.

• Using data visualization for ranking alternatives with partial information and interactive tradeoff elicitation

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Eduarda Asfora, Adiel Teixeira, Ana Paula Cabral Seixas

• Inventory and pricing decisions for a dual-channel supply chain with deteriorating products

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Yong, Hongfu, Dong

• Crude oil supply chain risk management with DEMATEL–ANP

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Safar, Reza, Mohammadali

• Modeling organic carbon and carbon-mediated soil processes in DSSAT v4.5

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Cheryl H., J. W., S., A. J., O., J. B.

• A survey on human resource allocation problem and its applications

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Sana, Najoua

• A new monarch butterfly optimization with an improved crossover operator

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Gai-Ge, Suash, Xinchao, Zhihua

• Wild oil prices, but brave stock markets! The case of GCC stock markets

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Bashar Abu

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