Decision Science Digest

A monthly communique highlighting recent peer-reviewed research published by INFORMS.

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Decision Science Digest: November 30, 2023

Decision Science Digest: November 30, 2023

News Release, November 30, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, November 30, 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.

  • Text Message Appointment Reminders with a Nudge—Researchers Reduce “No-Shows” by Nearly 29% (INFORMS journal Operations Research)
  • Analyzing the Effectiveness of Government Programs in Providing Access and Availability to Rare Disease Treatments (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • The Behavioral Implications of COVID-19: Customer Frequency Drops for Chinese Restaurants, Will it Last? (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • Online Versus In-Person Grocery Shopping: Who Benefits and Who Could be in Trouble?  (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
Decision Science Digest: October 10, 2023

Decision Science Digest: October 10, 2023

News Release, October 10, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, October 10, 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.

  • Countering Government Persuasion Attempts on Facebook: The Efforts to Educate Consumers (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • Pre-Storm Stock Out: Weather Events Force Consumers to Purchase What’s Available, But do the Decisions Stick Long-term? (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • Secret Grades: Students Not Told Their Class Grades Take Harder Classes (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Carpool Decisions and Waze: New Results Proves the Impact of HOV Lanes (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
Decision Science Digest: August 22, 2023

Decision Science Digest: August 22, 2023

News Release, August 22, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, August 22, 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.

  • Predicting Fashion Faux Pas: Data Identifies What Will Sell, Reducing Returns (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • The Progression of Misconduct in the Chicago Police Department: Learned Behavior and How to Stop it (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Reimagining Hospital Funds: How to Use What You Have to Make Quality Improvements (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Eyes on the Sky: Preparing for the Future of Drone Air Traffic (INFORMS journal Transportation Science)
Decision Science Digest: July 31, 2023

Decision Science Digest: July 31, 2023

News Release, July 31, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, July 31, 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 Future of Work: The Impact of Employee-Driven Scheduling on Finding and Keeping Good Workers (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • More Women on Boards: The Impact of Mandated Diversity as a Result of California Bill 826 (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Testing the System—Increased Wildfires Puts Pressure on Response System (INFORMS journal Decision Analysis)
  • Trouble Filling Jobs in IT? How Peers are Playing a Role (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
Decision Science Digest: July 5, 2023

Decision Science Digest: July 5, 2023

News Release, July 5, 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.

  • AI-Tailor Learning: How AI Can Help Students Succeed During and After Adversity (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Rideshare Policy Identified to Reduce Impact of Platform Critiques on Driver Revenue (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • 10 Million Fewer Cases: The Results of a Smart Testing Algorithm on COVID-19 (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • Data Science Helps to Identify and Reduce Fall Risks in the Elderly Using Health Data (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
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)
Decision Science Digest: March 29, 2023

Decision Science Digest: March 29, 2023

News Release, March 29, 2023

BALTIMORE, MD, March 29, 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.

  • Online Auction Sales Determined by Length of Time Item is Available, Length of Item Description (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • Setting Healthy Consumption Goals Isn’t a Losing Scenario for Businesses: While it May Reduce Sales, Profits Increase (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Saving Up or Cashing Out: The Impact Employer Decisions Have on Employee Retirement Decisions (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • New Research Looks at the Ripple Effects of Ads on Presidential Elections (INFORMS journal Management Science)
Decision Science Digest: February 22, 2023

Decision Science Digest: February 22, 2023

News Release, February 22, 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.

  • New Research Finds 12% Increase in Revenue When Gig Economy Workers Work Together (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Increasing Airline Revenue by Incorporating Quality Differences into Airfare Price Paths (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • New Research Finds Detailing Wait Times at Urgent Care Centers Weeds Out Less Severe Patients, Cuts Down on Congestion (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Researchers Identify New Policy to Reward Early Shoppers, Reduce Carbon Footprint (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
Decision Science Digest: January 9, 2023

Decision Science Digest: January 9, 2023

News Release, January 9, 2023
  • Increasing Dating Site Matches is in the Hands of Women, According to New Research (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • The Role of Health Competition Leaderboards in Successful Use of Wearable Technology (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • Getting the Job and Keeping the Job: The Role of Profile Pictures (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • The Impact of Chatbots on Customer Service: Does their Attitude Make a Difference? (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)

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