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Price vs. Health: Food Shoppers Choose Price

Price vs. Health: Food Shoppers Choose Price

News Release, June 9, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, June 9, 2023 – A new study of food consumer shopping behaviors has found that when faced with a choice – lower prices or healthier foods – they will likely choose lower prices.

Utilizing Data to Predict Hospital Wait Times – It Can Save More than Your Patience!

Utilizing Data to Predict Hospital Wait Times – It Can Save More than Your Patience!

News Release, June 8, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, June 8, 2023 – Headed to the emergency department (ED)? How should you decide which nearby ED to go to so that you can get in and out? New research in the INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management uncovers how best to showcase hospital wait times to not only save your patience, but increase efficiency, more accurately route emergency vehicles and save money.

Data Dampens Drug Trade on the Dark Web

Data Dampens Drug Trade on the Dark Web

News Release, May 31, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, May 31, 2023 – Taking down the drug trade with data. New research in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research showcases the power of data and analytics in understanding how drug transactions on the dark web may be disrupted. The study looks at data from the three largest darknet markets to show the impact of selectively targeting large drug vendors online.

Decision Science Digest: May 23, 2023

Decision Science Digest: May 23, 2023

News Release, May 23, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, May 23, 2023 –

EDITOR’S NOTE: Decision Science Digest is a periodic communique highlighting recent peer-reviewed research published by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, across its 17 journals. This issue highlights four press releases based on the findings of new peer-reviewed articles.

  • Increasing Efficiency in Operating Rooms: How Surgical Tool Optimization Can Save Money (INFORMS journal Operations Research)
  • The Impact of Data on Tracking Down and Dismantling Human Trafficking Rings (INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics)
  • New Research Finds “Looking the Part” Can Get You the Job Online (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • The Impact of One-Click Online Buying on E-commerce Sales (INFORMS journal Management Science)
Decision Science Digest: May 8, 2023

Decision Science Digest: May 8, 2023

News Release, May 8, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, May 8, 2023 –

EDITOR’S NOTE: Decision Science Digest is a periodic communique highlighting recent peer-reviewed research published by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, across its 17 journals. This issue highlights four press releases based on the findings of new peer-reviewed articles.

  • The Impact of Gender and Online Recommendations in Job Recruitment (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • New Research Uses Online Review Sites to Identify Possible Illicit Massage Businesses, Points Law Enforcement to Necessary Investigations (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • The Impact of Donor-Worker Relationships on Charitable Donations (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • Factoring In Order Fulfillment Mistakes at Brick-and-Mortar Stores, Eliminating Price Penalty (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)

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Decision Science Digest

Decision Science Digest: September 30, 2024

BALTIMORE, MD, September 30, 2024 –

EDITOR’S NOTE: Decision Science Digest is a periodic communique highlighting recent peer-reviewed research published by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, across its 17 journals. This issue highlights four press releases based on the findings of new peer-reviewed articles.

  • Focusing on the Family: A Breakthrough in Genetic Testing that Provides Health Information to Everyone, Not Just One Person (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • Utilizing Drones to Save Lives and Fight the Opioid Epidemic: New Model Can Save up to 33 Lives per Year (INFORMS journal Operations Research)
  • Generative AI Interprets Reactions to Polarizing Content: Social Media vs. Email (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Identifying Depression and Preventing Suicide: New Model Utilizes Social Media Data to Save Lives (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
Decision Science Digest: June 18, 2024

BALTIMORE, MD, June 18, 2024 –

EDITOR’S NOTE: Decision Science Digest is a periodic communique highlighting recent peer-reviewed research published by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, across its 17 journals. This issue highlights four press releases based on the findings of new peer-reviewed articles.

  • Tailoring Ads to Consumers: How Facial Expression Software is Streamlining the Process (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Teaming Up to Reach a Goal: New Research Proves Social Ties Improve Long-Standing Success (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Predicting Deliveries: Fostering Trust with Consumers So They Buy Again, A New Model to Nail Down Product Delivery Dates (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • The Tesla Effect! The Impact of EV Charging Locations on Local Businesses (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
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