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title: "European Journal of Operational Research: recent papers"
description: "European Journal of Operational Research published 35 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #23 of 239 journals."
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# European Journal of Operational Research

- 0 papers in the last 7 days
- category: Operations Research
- publisher: Elsevier BV
- ISSN 0377-2217

Back to the ranking: https://scholar4ai.com/rankings/journals.md

## Key findings

- European Journal of Operational Research published 35 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #23 of 239 journals.
- Leading institutions: Xi'an Jiaotong University (2), University College London (2) and Ghent University (2).
- Countries: China (10), United States (4) and Belgium (4).
- From Oct 2023 to Sep 2026, European Journal of Operational Research published 1,711 papers (48 a month on average, by publication date in OpenAlex).
- Its most frequent keywords over that period were “mixed-integer linear programming” (77), “vehicle routing” (62) and “demand uncertainty” (52).
- Its most-cited paper of the period is “Fifty years of multi-objective optimization and decision-making: From mathematical programming to evolutionary computation” (2025-06-25), with 47 citations.

## The last 36 months

*Papers by publication date, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026*

| Oct 23–Sep 24 | Oct 24–Sep 25 | Oct 25–Sep 26 | 36 months |
|---:|---:|---:|---:|
| 534 | 589 | 588 | 1,711 |

*Most frequent keywords, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026*

| # | Keyword | Papers |
|---:|---|---:|
| 1 | mixed-integer linear programming | 77 |
| 2 | vehicle routing | 62 |
| 3 | demand uncertainty | 52 |
| 4 | combinatorial optimization | 51 |
| 5 | mixed integer programming | 50 |
| 6 | robust optimization | 47 |
| 7 | valid inequalities | 47 |
| 8 | makespan minimization | 46 |
| 9 | Benders decomposition | 41 |
| 10 | multi-objective optimization | 41 |

*Most-cited papers published Oct 2023 to Sep 2026*

| # | Citations | Per month | Title | Journal | Published | Authors |
|---:|---:|---:|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 2.9 | [Fifty years of multi-objective optimization and decision-making: From mathematical programming to evolutionary computation](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2025.06.012) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | 2025-06-25 | Matthias Ehrgott, Murat Köksalan, Miłosz Kadziński et al. |
| 2 | 35 | 2.2 | [Towards blockchain-enabled circular closed-loop supply chain and impact of consumers’ distrust in price, product greenness sensitivity and carbon tax and subsidy](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2025.06.030) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | 2025-06-25 | Mohammad Akbarzadeh Sarabi, Ata Allah Taleizadeh, Arijit Bhattacharya |
| 3 | 27 | 1.5 | [Unleashing the power of text for credit default prediction: Comparing human-written and generative AI-refined texts](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2025.04.032) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | 2025-04-19 | Zongxiao Wu, Yizhe Dong, Yaoyiran Li et al. |
| 4 | 21 | 1.4 | [The development strategy of supply chain intelligent technology considering technology development uncertainty](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2025.07.026) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | 2025-07-15 | Han Peng, Yanfang Huo, Weihua Liu et al. |
| 5 | 20 | 1.3 | [Beyond fifty years of vehicle routing: Insights into the history and the future](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2025.06.014) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | 2025-06-26 | Claudia Archetti, Leandro Callegari Coelho, Maria Grazia Speranza et al. |

*Papers, newest first.*

| Date | Title | Journal | Authors | Affiliations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | [Editorial Board](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0377-2217(26)00825-8) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) |  |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Accepting returns from competing e-tailer: The role of selling mode](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.030) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Yi Chen, Qin Su, Gang Li et al. | Xi'an Jiaotong University; University of Science and Technology of China |
| 2026-10-01 | [Strategic introduction of manufacturer’s suggested retail price in a dual-channel supply chain](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.029) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Can Liu, Dafei Wang, Shuguang Zhang | Chongqing University of Technology; Guizhou University of Finance and Economics; Southwestern University of Finance and Economics |
| 2026-10-01 | [A problem-based scenario reduction approach for stochastic chemotherapy planning](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.019) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Günsu Dağıstanlı Çallı, Serhat Gül, Melih Çelik | Middle East Technical University; TED University; University of Bath |
| 2026-10-01 | [Dynamic Capacity-Constrained Bin Packing for Capacity Batching: A New Framework for Multi-Stage Steel Production Scheduling](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.035) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Ziqing Zhu, Zhimin Lv, Pengju Xu et al. | University of Science and Technology Beijing |
| 2026-10-01 | [Extending the By-Production Approach: A Shared Inputs Framework for Modeling Technologies with Undesirable Outputs](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.034) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Shuqi Xu, Qingyuan Zhu, K Hervé Dakpo et al. |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Managing supply chain tensions: The strategic interaction between promoted listings and manufacturer encroachment](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.031) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Yu Xia, Zheng Luo, 杨云龙 |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Exact decomposition algorithms for the student clustering problem](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.036) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Tunçhan Cura | Istanbul University |
| 2026-10-01 | [A DeepSets-guided scheduling framework for total tardiness minimization in single-machine scheduling](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.032) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Daniel Zhu, Christos T. Maravelias |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [A guided decomposition-based evolutionary algorithm for the many-objective green open multi-depot vehicle routing problem with time windows](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.007) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Meriem Hemici, Fouad Ben Abdelaziz, Djaafar Zouache | The Higher School of Management and Digital Economy; University Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi of Bordj Bou Arreridj |
| 2026-10-01 | [Strategic timing of buyer financing in supply chains with stochastic costs: The role of wholesale price-locking leadership](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.016) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Cheng Wei, Xiangfeng Chen |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Designing and adapting dropshipping virtual distribution networks](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.015) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Thomas B. Cassidey, Emily C. Griffin, Burcu B. Keskin et al. | University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Babson College; University of Alabama |
| 2026-10-01 | [2026 Editors’ awards for excellence in reviewing](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.021) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) |  |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Minimizing network development costs using reverse p-median models](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.09.050) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Jaehwan Jeong, Joyendu Bhadury | Radford University; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro College |
| 2026-10-01 | [A new perspective on multi-objective project scheduling problems: Evaluating with multiple reference profiles](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.014) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | TANG Ziyang, Tom Servranckx, Mario Vanhoucke et al. | Ghent University; Xi'an Jiaotong University; Vlerick Business School; … |
| 2026-10-01 | [An exact aggregation–disaggregation method for a class of mixed-integer linear programs](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.09.052) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Jiarui Zhang, Alessio Trivella, Xiaojie Luan | Beijing Jiaotong University; Southwest Jiaotong University; University of Twente |
| 2026-10-01 | [Multi-visit truck-drone pickup and delivery problem with release dates and drone resupply](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.020) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Shuang Liang, Yanru Chen, Bo Du | Southwest Jiaotong University; Griffith University |
| 2026-10-01 | [Multicomponent biogas membrane separation by superstructure optimization](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.006) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Bernardetta Addis, Veronica Piccialli, Christophe Castel | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; Laboratoire Lorrain de Recherche en Informatique et ses Applications; Université de Lorraine; … |
| 2026-10-01 | [A two-stage optimization framework for maintenance depot location and technician allocation in urban rail transit systems](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.013) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Guojian Hu, Yu Zheng, Siqi Qiu | Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
| 2026-10-01 | [Single machine optimistic bilevel scheduling problems with selection: State-of-the-art and new results](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.005) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Vincent t'Kindt, Alessandro Agnetis, Federico Della Croce | Université de Tours; Laboratoire d'Informatique Fondamentale et Appliquée de Tours; University of Siena |
| 2026-10-01 | [Increased scheduling flexibility for multi-league sports scheduling](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.09.053) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Miao Li, David Van Bulck, Dries R. Goossens | Erasmus University Rotterdam; Ghent University; Flanders Make (Belgium) |
| 2026-10-01 | [Trustworthy AI and risk-aware planning for global supply chains: A probabilistic framework with knowledge graph constraints](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.004) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Malka N. Halgamuge, Babak Abbasi, Vinh Van THAI et al. |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Trust builder or defensive moat? Blockchain adoption and incentive mechanisms in a food supply chain with asymmetric competition](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.017) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Xiaofei Gao, Bin Liu, 常春清 | University of Shanghai for Science and Technology |
| 2026-10-01 | [Leveraging 0–1 linear programming for partitioning and sampling in simulation-based optimization: The case of nested partitions](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.09.048) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Tommaso Schettini, Fausto Errico, Jorge E. Mendoza et al. | Concordia University; École de Technologie Supérieure; HEC Montréal |
| 2026-10-01 | [Competitive distribution channel strategies in three-tier supply chains with horizontal product differentiation](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.010) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Junsong Bian, Chenchen Yang, Suzhen Liang | École Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes; Hefei University of Technology |
| 2026-10-01 | [Channel operations and performance improvement of a green supply chain considering risk aversion and carbon abatement](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.001) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Qingguo Bai, Shihao Liu, Guoqing Zhang | Qufu Normal University; University of Windsor |
| 2026-10-01 | [Robust Dynamic Network Data Envelopment Analysis for Supply Chain Performance Evaluation](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.011) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Adel Hatami‐Marbini, Per J. Agrell, Aliasghar Arabmaldar et al. |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [Static resource allocation: Maximizing revenue and ensuring fairness](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.003) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Mosayeb Jalilian, Hamed Jalali, Mozart B.C. Menezes et al. | NEOMA Business School; KU Leuven |
| 2026-10-01 | [A metaheuristic algorithm for locomotive rescheduling in freight transportation under disruptions](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.09.051) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Roberto Maria Rosati, Valentina Cacchiani, Vera C. Hemmelmayr | Vienna University of Economics and Business; University of Klagenfurt; University of Bologna |
| 2026-10-01 | [Evaluating dynamic efficiency: Multi-layer dynamic non-radial data envelopment analysis with time-lagged effect structure](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.09.046) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Ying Zhang, Francesca Medda | University College London |
| 2026-10-01 | [Original equipment manufacturer’s sourcing strategy with production cost information asymmetry](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.002) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Qiao Zhang, Jing Chen, Tsan‐Ming Choi |  |
| 2026-10-01 | [The project scheduling interdiction problem with delay groups](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.024) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Fei Wu, Erik Demeulemeester, Jannik Matuschke | KU Leuven |
| 2026-10-01 | [Optimization under uncertainty for energy infrastructure planning: A synthesis of methods, tools, and open challenges](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.008) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Rahman Khorramfar, Aron Brenner, Lara Booth et al. | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| 2026-10-01 | [Structural concentration in weighted networks: A class of topology-aware indices](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.009) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Luigi Riso, M. G. Zoia | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
| 2026-10-01 | [Secretary problems with random number of candidates: How prior distributional information helps](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2026.10.023) | [European Journal of Operational Research](https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research.md) | Junhui Zhang, Patrick Jaillet | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |

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Scholar4AI. (2026). European Journal of Operational Research. Journal Research Rankings. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://scholar4ai.com/journals/european-journal-of-operational-research

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