A planning model for determining the optimal location and size of traffic centers: The case of Dammam Metropolitan, Saudi Arabia

Al-Faraj, Taqi N.; Alidi, Abdulaziz S.; Al-Ibrahim, Abdulla A.

doi:10.1016/0377-2217(93)90216-a

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“…Duffuaa et al (1992) developed an LP model for oil production, gas processing, and distribution to investigate the impact of oil production on the gas supply to vital industries in Saudi Arabia and determined the minimum level of oil production, which sustains its industries. Al‐Faraj et al (1993a) developed a planning model for determining the location and size of fixed traffic center (FTC) through two stages using a goal integer LP approach and a binary integer LP technique to determine the regional sites of traffic patrol units (TPU) and the FTC for the Dammam (Saudi Arabia) utilizing historical data. Al‐Zayer and Al‐Ibrahim (1996) developed an econometric model to forecast electricity consumption in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia in relation to the ambient temperature expressed in terms of degree days.…”

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Operations research/management science in the Arab world: historical development

Yousef

2010

International Transactions in Operational Research

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This study aims to review the related literature on operations research (OR)/management science (MS) in the Arab world published during the last three decades. Owing to the nature of this study, an extensive survey of the related literature was conducted and inferences were drawn. The inferences drawn from the literature survey on OR/MS in the Arab world were first, there is a paucity of published real‐world applications of OR/MS. Second, there is a lack of published survey‐type studies in most Arab countries, except in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates. Third, the majority of published works on OR/MS were of a conceptual nature. A few papers concerned with OR/MS in the Arab world were published during the 1980s, with a special emphasis on conceptual issues rather than on applied or survey‐type studies. The 1990s witnessed an increased number of publications on both survey‐type and conceptual studies. Since 2000, the number of publications has increased substantially, mainly through conceptual studies. This study has a number of implications for both practitioners and researchers. Practitioners will be made aware of the applications of OR/MS in the Arab world and the type of problems that have been addressed. This, in turn, might motivate the decision makers and the managers to adopt OR/MS approaches in solving their organizations' problems. As a result, this might increase the usage of OR/MS in this part of the world. Researchers will be able to identify the OR/MS research areas that need more attention in the Arab world. The study mainly covers the studies that are written in English and indexed in non‐Arabic databases. Although the Arabic works were not surveyed exhaustively, the author reviewed and included some available OR/MS works written in Arabic. This study is considered as the first work of its type in surveying the scholarly publications pertaining to OR/MS in the Arab world since the 1980s.

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Operations research/management science in the Arab world: historical development

Yousef

2010

International Transactions in Operational Research

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“…On the other hand, Smith (1987) looked at the possibilities for OR practice and education in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Babes and Sarma (1991) investigated health centre queues in Algeria. Khorshid (1993) considered fisheries in Kuwait, while Al-Faraj (1993) developed a panning model for determining the location and size of fixed traffic center (FTC) through two stages. In the first stage, the optimal regional sites of traffic patrol units (TPU) are determined using a goal integer linear programming approach.…”

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Operations research/management science in the United Arab Emirates

Yousef

2008

Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to present results of a survey that investigates levels of awareness and usage of Operations Research (OR)/Management Science (MS) in industrial and service organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach -A sample of 450 individuals at different management levels were co-opted and descriptive statistical analyses were employed. Findings -Results reveal that the majority of the respondents are aware of OR/MS and use it to some extent. Results also showed that the most common OR/MS techniques are: decision analysis, cost benefit analysis, computer simulation, financial modeling, and risk analysis. The most common application areas are: project evaluation, sales analysis, manpower planning, accounting procedures, and stock control. Research limitations/implications -This study like any other study has some limitations. First, the sample size is somewhat small, and therefore this might limit the generalization of the results of this study. Second, this study is confined to medium sized and large organizations and in turn it excluded small organizations. This might also affect the generalization of the results. Finally, this study is confined to certain emirates and in turn it might not provide clear picture of OR/MS awareness and use in the UAE as a whole. Practical implications -The findings of this study have some implications for both practitioners and researchers. For decision makers (practitioners) they will be aware of the type of problems being solved using OR/MS techniques and type of OR/MS techniques being used to solve those problems. Furthermore, decision makers will be aware of the barriers to the wide use of OR/MS techniques. This will help them identify means of overcoming those barriers. For researchers/academicians, they will be aware of OR/MS techniques which are widely used in the country and consequently, more emphasis will be placed on those techniques. Originality/value -Due to lack of recent survey type studies in the Arab countries in general and in the UAE in particular, this study is the first which provides a comprehensive picture of the status of OR/MS in the UAE at the present time.

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1999

International Series in Operations Research &Amp; Management Science

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A planning model for determining the optimal location and size of traffic centers: The case of Dammam Metropolitan, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Operations research/management science in the Arab world: historical development

Operations research/management science in the Arab world: historical development

Operations research/management science in the United Arab Emirates

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