<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail-WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><img src="cid:ii_lzjtc6de0" alt="image.png" width="163" height="162"><img src="cid:ii_lzjtcfkg1" alt="image.png" width="145" height="145" style="margin-right: 0px;"><img src="cid:ii_lzjtdkz93" alt="deedcb0a-90d1-4a1d-ae69-f4797a919754.png" width="210" height="104" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br><b style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;text-align:center"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:15pt;line-height:107%">     </span></b><br><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:15pt;line-height:107%">Call for Paper                           </span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:15pt;line-height:107%">Edited Book (Scopus Indexed*)</span></b><b style="font-size:11pt"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:15pt;line-height:107%">“Deep Learning Approaches in Operations Research”</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Introduction</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Operations Research traditionally relies on
mathematical modeling and optimization algorithms to solve complex problems.
Operations Research (OR) has long been a cornerstone in optimizing
decision-making processes, resource allocation, and efficiency improvements
across diverse industries. Deep Learning, a subset of machine learning inspired
by the human brain's neural networks, introduces a paradigm shift by enabling
systems to learn and make decisions from data. The synergy between these two
fields holds immense potential for addressing the intricate challenges faced by
industries today. In recent years, the integration of Deep Learning (DL)
techniques has emerged as a transformative force, pushing the boundaries of
what's possible within the realm of Operations Research. The edited book
entitled "Deep Learning Approaches in Operations Research" delves
into the multifaceted landscape of Deep Learning Approaches in Operations
Research, exploring their applications, challenges, and the promising avenues
they open for innovation.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Overview</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute
to a special issue dedicated to the exploration of Deep Learning approaches in
Operations Research. This interdisciplinary collaboration aims to uncover novel
applications, methodologies, and insights at the intersection of deep learning
and operations research.</span></p>

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original and unpublished work. Topics of interest for submission include the
following themes and related sub themes (but not limited):  </span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Neural Network Architectures</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Transfer Learning</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs)</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Natural Language Processing (NLP)</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Reinforcement Learning</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Explainable AI (XAI)</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">AutoML (Automated Machine Learning)</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Time Series Prediction</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Computer Vision</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Unsupervised Learning</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Healthcare Applications</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Network Design and Routing</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Edge Computing and IoT</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Ethical AI</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Robotics</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Quantum Machine Learning</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Supply Chain Optimization</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Dynamic Resource Allocation</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Queue Management</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Dynamic Pricing</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Predictive Maintenance in Operations</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Energy Management in Facilities</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Energy Consumption Optimization</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Risk Management</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Facility Layout Optimization</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Quality Control</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Network Optimization</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Multi-objective Optimization</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Human Resource Management</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Game Theory in Operations</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Smart Warehousing</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Collaborative Robotics in Operations</span></p>

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</span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Simulation and Modeling with Deep Learning</span></p>

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submitted through email: </span><span lang="EN-IN"><a href="mailto:sanjay.misra@ife.no" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">sanjay.misra@ife.no</span></a></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%"> & till August 31st, 2024. </span></p>

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formatting guidelines provided by Taylor and francis/CRC Press website.</span></p>

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31st, 2024</span></p>

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10, 2024</span></p>

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20, 2024</span></p>

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      September 25, 2024</span></p>

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Due            </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">         :           September
30, 2024</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Prof. Sanjay Misra</span></b></p>

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For Energy Technology Halden, Norway </span></p>

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University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India</span></p>

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University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India</span></p>

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University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India</span></p>

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University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt">Prof Sanjay Misra                   </span><span lang="EN-IN"><a href="mailto:sanjay.misra@ife.no" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-size:12pt">sanjay.misra@ife.no</span></a></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt">                              </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Publication                                                                                                    </span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%">Accepted book chapters will be
published in the edited book entitled “Deep Learning Approaches in Operations
Research” ISBN 9781003466314 by Routledge (Taylor and Francis). </span></p>

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cutting-edge research on the integration of deep learning and operations
research.</span><br></p>

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