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A heuristic algorithm for the hospital health examination scheduling problem

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  • Chern, Ching-Chin
  • Chien, Pei-Szu
  • Chen, Shu-Yi

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  • Chern, Ching-Chin & Chien, Pei-Szu & Chen, Shu-Yi, 2008. "A heuristic algorithm for the hospital health examination scheduling problem," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 186(3), pages 1137-1157, May.
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