What the study found
The study presents a current and time-series view of which institutions prioritize operations research/management science (OR/MS) in practice literature. It continues a 30-year tradition of measuring institutional contribution to applied research in OR/MS.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors suggest the work matters because it helps track institutional contribution to applied OR/MS research over time. They present it as part of an ongoing tradition of measuring academic contributions to practice literature.
What the researchers tested
The article is a research study that examines institutional contribution to OR/MS practice literature. The abstract says it provides both a current view and a time series view, but it does not give additional methodological details.
What worked and what didn't
The study appears to have produced a current ranking and a time-series perspective on institutions that prioritize OR/MS in practice. The abstract does not report specific institutions, comparative outcomes, or any elements that did not work.
What to keep in mind
The available summary is very limited and does not describe the data, ranking criteria, or results in detail. Limitations are not otherwise described in the abstract.
Key points
- The article continues a 30-year tradition of measuring institutional contribution to applied OR/MS research.
- It offers both a current view and a time-series view of institutions prioritizing OR/MS in practice.
- The abstract does not name specific institutions or report detailed comparative results.
- No methodological details are provided in the abstract beyond the ranking and time-series focus.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Institutional contributions to OR/MS practice literature are tracked over time
- Authors:
- Michael F. Gorman
- Institutions:
- University of Dayton
- Publication date:
- 2026-02-27
- OpenAlex record:
- View
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