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A decision support system to improve the efficiency of resource allocation in healthcare management

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  • Ulengin, Fusun
  • Onsel Sahin, Sule

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  • Aktas, Emel & Ulengin, Fusun & Onsel Sahin, Sule, 2007. "A decision support system to improve the efficiency of resource allocation in healthcare management," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 41(2), pages 130-146, June.
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