Koen W. De Bock, Matthias Bogaert, Philippe du Jardin
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Abstract
This paper introduces the special issue on Ensemble Learning for Operations Research and Business Analytics. Its main purpose is to provide summaries for the 14 contributing research papers that were accepted for inclusion in this special issue. We first define an updated and extended taxonomy of ensemble learner architectures to characterize and differentiate ensemble learning algorithms. Subsequently, we characterize the special issue contributions in two ways: with respect to the operations research (OR) application they address and contribute to, and methodologically with respect to the newly defined taxonomy. Finally, we present an ambitious agenda for future research on ensemble learning for OR and business analytics.
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The Annals of Operations Research publishes peer-reviewed original articles dealing with key aspects of operations research, including theory, practice, and computation. The journal publishes full-length research articles, short notes, expositions and surveys, reports on computational studies, and case studies that present new and innovative practical applications.
In addition to regular issues, the journal publishes periodic special volumes that focus on defined fields of operations research, ranging from the highly theoretical to the algorithmic and the applied. These volumes have one or more Guest Editors who are responsible for collecting the papers and overseeing the refereeing process.