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and algorithms is discussed in a number of outstanding papers. Applications of parallel computers are also reported, both in a university context and by specialists working for computer companies. Contents: Preface. 8 invited papers, 4 papers on Structures for parallel and associative processing, 12 papers on parallel numerical algorithms, 2 papers on simulation of hardware/ software, 5 papers on DDA and advanced hybrid systems, 6 papers on industrial and industrial-like products, 6 papers on Petri nets and related topics, 5 papers on multi-processors and parallel computers and 7 papers on applications. M.F. Neuts (Edt.): Algorithmic methods in Probability. 1977,296 pages, Dfl. 65.00. North Holland Publishing Company, Amsterdam and New York. The publication of this book is indicative of the growing concern and interest being shown in the development of algorithmic methods in probability theory, statistical inference and stochastic models. The 17 papers offered in this volume discuss a wide variety of computational methods, utilizing the structural assumptions of the model, ard drawn from quite different areas of application. The first three papers discuss general algortithms, the next two the methodology of simulation. Three papers deal with substantially different types of statistical problems, and the remaining nine papers consider a larger number of problems in the theory of queues. Contents: Preface (M.F. Neuts). Numerical Fourier Inversion (H. Bohman) Computation of stationary measures for infinite Markov chains (B. Allen, R. Andersson and E. Seneta). Approximating Percentage points of statistics expressible as maxima (D. Hunter). Simulating stable stochastic systems, selecting the best system (D. Iglehart). Allowance for correlation in setting simulation run length via ranking and selection procedures (E. Dudwicz and N. Zainao Jr.). Computational experience with some nonlinear optimization algorithms in deriving maximum likelihood estimates for the three parameter Weibull distribution (S. Zanakis). A Bayesian algorithm incorporating inspector errors for quality control and auditing (H. Moskowitz and R. Fink). Statistical inferences for a stochastic epidemic model proposed by Grant (R. Kryscio and N. Severo). &merical methods in separable queuing networks (M. Reiser). Numerical methods applied to a production line with stochastic servers (E. Muth). Recursive algorithm for computing serial correlations or times in an M/G/I queue (B. Pagurek and C. Woodside). Algorithms for the waiting time distributions under various queue disciplines in the M/G/I queue with service time distributions of phase type (M. Neuts). The steady state solution of a heterogeneous-server queue with Erland service times (0. Yu). Computing waiting times in Gi/Ek/C queuing systems (D. Avis). On approximating and bounding GI/M/C queues (F. Al-Khayyal and D. Gross). Recursive relations in the computation of the equilibrium results of finite queues (S. Raju and U. Bhat)/
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A numerical solution for some computational problems curring in queueing theory (J. Knepley and M. Fischer).
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M. Roubens (Editor): Advances in Operations Research. Proceedings of the EURO II; the second European congress on Operations Research, Stockholm, 1976, November 29, December 1,667 pages, 1977, Dfl. 145.00. North Holland Publishing Company, Amsterdam and New York. This volume reports on the Second European Congress on Operations Research held under the auspices of the Association of European Operational Research Societies within IFORS (EURO). Approximately 500 theorists and practitioners from 26 countries attended the conference. Operations researchers from universities, industries and public affairs from 14 Western European contries and a few non-European countries communicated recent results in fields of broad interest, namely: Primary Sector, Production and Inventory, Transportation, Investments and Finance, Public Sector, Organization Development, Decision Theory, Stochastic Models, Combinatorial Programming and Mathematical Programming. CONTENTS BY SECTIONS: Primary Sector: Contributors: Z Bastholm Bille, K.G. Bergstrand, F. Fagnani, M. W. Hancock, A. Jensen, A. Kallweit, P.K. Koster, P. Maitre, T. Meslin, N.E. Nilsson, P. Pages, F. Schumacher, T. Togsverd. Production and Inventory: Contributors: S. Axsater, M. C. Bonney, J. Erschler, J.E. Falk, O.B. G. Madsen, K. Poppelwell, G.K. Rand, F. Roubellat, M. Saltarelli, A. Smadja, D.R. Towill, H. W. van den Meerendonk, D.G. Vercruyssen. Transportation: Contributors: I. Andreasson, X. Berenguer, B. Bjorklund, C. de Giorgi, D. Hasselstrom, G. Holmberg, S.K. Jacobsen, P.0. Lindberg, K. Mosler, P.C. Palermo, X. Rosello, G. Taglibue, A.J. Taylor, K. Wiegand. Investmehts and Finance: Contributors: S. Corbi, S. Eilon, G. Phocas-Cosmetatos, B, Rapp, L. R. Schiavina, C.B. Tilanus, J. Th. Van Lieshout, P.J.J.M. Van Loon. Public Sector: Contributors: R.J. Bos, J.A. Bright, L.F. Escudero, A.A. Halt, R. Rosser, J.A.M. Schreuder, T.P. Turner, J.N.M. Van Loon, A. Vazquez-Muniz. Organization Development: Contributors: A. Billionnet, J.R. Merchant. Decision Theory: Contributors: A. Borreani-Ostanello, l? Olpellaro, R. C. Carlson, C. Carlson, M. Despon tin, J. L. Giodano, E. Jacquet-Lagreze, L.F.L. Legey, J. Lhoas, M. Petrelli, Y. Poupard, A. Ruscitti, J.C. Suquet, B. Tell, H.H. Terp, P. Vincke. Stochastic Models: Contributors: R. W. Baling, F.S. Hillier, J. Janssen, G. Latouche, A. Lindquist, F.D. Peschanel, P. Purdue, L.E. Stanfel, J. Teghem, A.A. Torn, E. G. F. Van Winkel. Combinatorial Programming: Contributors: P. Berthoux, T.B. Boffey, G. Carpaneto, L. Chalmet, D. De Werra, L. Gelders, A.J. Hinxman, W. Junginger, S. Martello, G. Sitruk, P. Toth. Mathematical Programming: Contributors: J.E. Almeida, A. Berckmans, M. Cirina, F. Droesbeke, J. Fichefet, R.B. Flavell, T. Gal, J.M. Giro, H. Leberling, X.M. Martens, H.J.A.M. Pastijn, M.J. Rijckaert, W. Rodder, J.L.M. Saboia, G.R. Salkin, M.F. Ter Horst, M. Tsarouchis, R.P. Van der Vet, D. Villaba.
and algorithms is discussed in a number of outstanding papers. Applications of parallel computers are also reported, both in a university context and by specialists working for computer companies. Contents: Preface. 8 invited papers, 4 papers on Structures for parallel and associative processing, 12 papers on parallel numerical algorithms, 2 papers on simulation of hardware/ software, 5 papers on DDA and advanced hybrid systems, 6 papers on industrial and industrial-like products, 6 papers on Petri nets and related topics, 5 papers on multi-processors and parallel computers and 7 papers on applications. M.F. Neuts (Edt.): Algorithmic methods in Probability. 1977,296 pages, Dfl. 65.00. North Holland Publishing Company, Amsterdam and New York. The publication of this book is indicative of the growing concern and interest being shown in the development of algorithmic methods in probability theory, statistical inference and stochastic models. The 17 papers offered in this volume discuss a wide variety of computational methods, utilizing the structural assumptions of the model, ard drawn from quite different areas of application. The first three papers discuss general algortithms, the next two the methodology of simulation. Three papers deal with substantially different types of statistical problems, and the remaining nine papers consider a larger number of problems in the theory of queues. Contents: Preface (M.F. Neuts). Numerical Fourier Inversion (H. Bohman) Computation of stationary measures for infinite Markov chains (B. Allen, R. Andersson and E. Seneta). Approximating Percentage points of statistics expressible as maxima (D. Hunter). Simulating stable stochastic systems, selecting the best system (D. Iglehart). Allowance for correlation in setting simulation run length via ranking and selection procedures (E. Dudwicz and N. Zainao Jr.). Computational experience with some nonlinear optimization algorithms in deriving maximum likelihood estimates for the three parameter Weibull distribution (S. Zanakis). A Bayesian algorithm incorporating inspector errors for quality control and auditing (H. Moskowitz and R. Fink). Statistical inferences for a stochastic epidemic model proposed by Grant (R. Kryscio and N. Severo). &merical methods in separable queuing networks (M. Reiser). Numerical methods applied to a production line with stochastic servers (E. Muth). Recursive algorithm for computing serial correlations or times in an M/G/I queue (B. Pagurek and C. Woodside). Algorithms for the waiting time distributions under various queue disciplines in the M/G/I queue with service time distributions of phase type (M. Neuts). The steady state solution of a heterogeneous-server queue with Erland service times (0. Yu). Computing waiting times in Gi/Ek/C queuing systems (D. Avis). On approximating and bounding GI/M/C queues (F. Al-Khayyal and D. Gross). Recursive relations in the computation of the equilibrium results of finite queues (S. Raju and U. Bhat)/
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reviews
A numerical solution for some computational problems curring in queueing theory (J. Knepley and M. Fischer).
213
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M. Roubens (Editor): Advances in Operations Research. Proceedings of the EURO II; the second European congress on Operations Research, Stockholm, 1976, November 29, December 1,667 pages, 1977, Dfl. 145.00. North Holland Publishing Company, Amsterdam and New York. This volume reports on the Second European Congress on Operations Research held under the auspices of the Association of European Operational Research Societies within IFORS (EURO). Approximately 500 theorists and practitioners from 26 countries attended the conference. Operations researchers from universities, industries and public affairs from 14 Western European contries and a few non-European countries communicated recent results in fields of broad interest, namely: Primary Sector, Production and Inventory, Transportation, Investments and Finance, Public Sector, Organization Development, Decision Theory, Stochastic Models, Combinatorial Programming and Mathematical Programming. CONTENTS BY SECTIONS: Primary Sector: Contributors: Z Bastholm Bille, K.G. Bergstrand, F. Fagnani, M. W. Hancock, A. Jensen, A. Kallweit, P.K. Koster, P. Maitre, T. Meslin, N.E. Nilsson, P. Pages, F. Schumacher, T. Togsverd. Production and Inventory: Contributors: S. Axsater, M. C. Bonney, J. Erschler, J.E. Falk, O.B. G. Madsen, K. Poppelwell, G.K. Rand, F. Roubellat, M. Saltarelli, A. Smadja, D.R. Towill, H. W. van den Meerendonk, D.G. Vercruyssen. Transportation: Contributors: I. Andreasson, X. Berenguer, B. Bjorklund, C. de Giorgi, D. Hasselstrom, G. Holmberg, S.K. Jacobsen, P.0. Lindberg, K. Mosler, P.C. Palermo, X. Rosello, G. Taglibue, A.J. Taylor, K. Wiegand. Investmehts and Finance: Contributors: S. Corbi, S. Eilon, G. Phocas-Cosmetatos, B, Rapp, L. R. Schiavina, C.B. Tilanus, J. Th. Van Lieshout, P.J.J.M. Van Loon. Public Sector: Contributors: R.J. Bos, J.A. Bright, L.F. Escudero, A.A. Halt, R. Rosser, J.A.M. Schreuder, T.P. Turner, J.N.M. Van Loon, A. Vazquez-Muniz. Organization Development: Contributors: A. Billionnet, J.R. Merchant. Decision Theory: Contributors: A. Borreani-Ostanello, l? Olpellaro, R. C. Carlson, C. Carlson, M. Despon tin, J. L. Giodano, E. Jacquet-Lagreze, L.F.L. Legey, J. Lhoas, M. Petrelli, Y. Poupard, A. Ruscitti, J.C. Suquet, B. Tell, H.H. Terp, P. Vincke. Stochastic Models: Contributors: R. W. Baling, F.S. Hillier, J. Janssen, G. Latouche, A. Lindquist, F.D. Peschanel, P. Purdue, L.E. Stanfel, J. Teghem, A.A. Torn, E. G. F. Van Winkel. Combinatorial Programming: Contributors: P. Berthoux, T.B. Boffey, G. Carpaneto, L. Chalmet, D. De Werra, L. Gelders, A.J. Hinxman, W. Junginger, S. Martello, G. Sitruk, P. Toth. Mathematical Programming: Contributors: J.E. Almeida, A. Berckmans, M. Cirina, F. Droesbeke, J. Fichefet, R.B. Flavell, T. Gal, J.M. Giro, H. Leberling, X.M. Martens, H.J.A.M. Pastijn, M.J. Rijckaert, W. Rodder, J.L.M. Saboia, G.R. Salkin, M.F. Ter Horst, M. Tsarouchis, R.P. Van der Vet, D. Villaba.