4OR - A Quarterly Journal of Operations Research is an academic journal publishing high quality scientific papers on the theory and applications of Operations Research. The journal consists of several sections: Invited Surveys, written by prominent researchers on invitation from the Editors-in-Chief. Research Papers, presenting innovative results based on scientifically compelling arguments (mathematical proofs, thorough experimental investigations). Industry Papers, on the use of OR techniques for open industrial problems. Education Papers, agreed with the Editors-in-Chief, aimed at improving the quality of OR teaching.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Computational Theory and MathematicsQ2
Management Information SystemsQ2
Management Science and Operations ResearchQ2
Theoretical Computer ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Operations Research & Management Science
Scopus Categories
Management Science and Operations ResearchTheoretical Computer ScienceManagement Information SystemsComputational Theory and Mathematics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Vehicle Routing Optimization MethodsScheduling and Optimization AlgorithmsOptimization and Packing ProblemsAdvanced Manufacturing and Logistics OptimizationAdvanced Optimization Algorithms ResearchOptimization and Search ProblemsTransportation and Mobility InnovationsTransportation Planning and OptimizationSupply Chain and Inventory ManagementAdvanced Graph Theory Research