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OR/MS research in disaster operations management

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  • Altay, Nezih & Green III, Walter G., 2006. "OR/MS research in disaster operations management," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 175(1), pages 475-493, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:175:y:2006:i:1:p:475-493
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