📚 Operations Research Bibliography

Comprehensive Reference Guide for Advanced Engineering Studies

Course Level: 4th Year Engineering (Computer Science)

Institution: University of Saida (USMT)

📖 BOOKS AVAILABLE AT BUC SAIDA

Direct Catalog: https://buc.univ-saida.dz

📖 Table of Contents

✨ Operations Research Books at BUC Saida

📍 Library Information: The BUC Saida Mathematics section contains a collection of mathematics and applied mathematics books. Students should check the catalog directly at https://buc.univ-saida.dz or visit the library in person for the most current availability information.
BUC SAIDA BOOK
Recherche opérationnelle: Méthodes d'optimisation, Tome 1
Jacques Teghem
Publisher: Ellipses, Paris | Edition: 1st (2012) | Pages: 603
ISBN: 978-2-7298-7509-1
📍 Location: BUC Saida - Mathematics Section
🏷️ Cote: MA02027, MA02028
📊 Availability: Free Access - 2 copies available
Keywords: Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Combinatorial Optimization, Heuristics, Metaheuristics, Dynamic Programming, Graph Theory, Optimization Methods
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTE:
  • Visit the library website: https://buc.univ-saida.dz
  • Search the Mathematics (Mathématiques) section directly
  • Ask library staff for Operations Research (Recherche opérationnelle) or Optimization (Optimisation) books
  • Check availability in person or by contacting the library

    • 📊 Linear Programming & Simplex Method

    The foundational theory and algorithms for linear programming are covered extensively in Hillier-Lieberman, Winston, Vanderbei, and Luenberger-Ye listed above, as well as in the Teghem book available at BUC Saida.

    🔢 Integer & Boolean Programming

    Integer programming techniques are covered in Nemhauser-Wolsey, Wolsey, and Winston books listed above.

    📅 Project Scheduling (PERT, CPM, MPM)

    ARTICLE
    Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
    Boehm, Malcolm D.C. et al.
    In: Journal of the Operations Research Society of America | 1959
    Keywords: PERT Fundamentals, Probabilistic Scheduling, Critical Path Method, Uncertainty in Project Management
    ARTICLE
    Critical Path Method (CPM) Fundamentals
    Kelley, James E., Morgan R. Walker
    In: Operations Research | 1959
    Keywords: CPM Theory, Project Networks, Earliest/Latest Start Times, Resource Allocation

    🔄 Convex Optimization

    Comprehensive coverage in Boyd & Vandenberghe (with free PDF), Luenberger & Ye, and Ben-Tal & Nemirovski (listed as "Lectures on Modern Convex Optimization").

    ⬇️ Unconstrained Optimization & Gradient Methods

    Nocedal & Wright (2006) is the standard reference for numerical optimization methods, covering gradient descent, Newton methods, and quasi-Newton methods in detail.

    🐝 Metaheuristics & Modern Optimization Methods

    BOOK
    Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization & Machine Learning
    David E. Goldberg
    Publisher: Addison-Wesley | Edition: 1st (1989) | Pages: 412
    Keywords: Genetic Algorithms, Population-based Search, Convergence
    ARTICLE
    Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO): Theory and Applications
    Kennedy, J., Eberhart, R.
    In: IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation | 1995-present
    Keywords: PSO Algorithm, Swarm Intelligence, Convergence Properties
    ARTICLE
    Ant Colony Optimization and Its Variants
    Marco Dorigo, Thomas Stützle
    In: Multiple journals | 1992-present
    Keywords: ACO Algorithm, Pheromone Trail, Combinatorial Optimization
    ARTICLE
    Tabu Search: A Guided Local Search Procedure
    Fred W. Glover
    In: Annals of Operations Research | 1989-present
    Keywords: Tabu List, Aspiration Criteria, Memory-based Search
    ARTICLE
    Simulated Annealing: Theory and Applications
    Kirkpatrick, Gelatt, Vecchi
    In: Science Journal | 1983
    Keywords: Temperature Control, Cooling Schedule, Metropolis Algorithm

    💻 Optimization Software & Tools

    Commercial Solvers

    SOFTWARE
    CPLEX (IBM ILOG CPLEX)
    Provider: IBM | License: Enterprise/Academic
    URL: IBM CPLEX Optimizer
    Keywords: Linear Programming, Integer Programming, Quadratic Programming, Mixed Integer Programming
    SOFTWARE
    Gurobi Optimizer
    Provider: Gurobi Optimization | License: Commercial/Academic
    URL: Gurobi Official Site
    Keywords: MIP Solver, Nonlinear Optimization, Distributed Optimization

    Open-Source Solvers & Tools

    OPEN SOURCE
    COIN-OR (Computational Infrastructure for Operations Research)
    License: EPL | Components: CBC, CLP, SYMPHONY
    URL: COIN-OR Project
    Keywords: Integer Programming, Linear Programming, Branch and Cut, Free Software
    OPEN SOURCE
    Google OR-Tools
    License: Apache 2.0 | Provider: Google
    URL: Google OR-Tools
    Keywords: Vehicle Routing, Scheduling, Bin Packing, Network Flows

    Modeling Languages

    SOFTWARE
    AMPL (A Mathematical Programming Language)
    Provider: Artelys | License: Commercial/Educational
    URL: AMPL Official
    Keywords: Mathematical Formulation, Solver-Independent, Large-scale Problems
    SOFTWARE
    GAMS (General Algebraic Modeling System)
    Provider: GAMS Development Corporation | License: Commercial/Academic
    URL: GAMS Official
    Keywords: Mathematical Modeling, Solver Interface, Academic Licenses

    Python Libraries

    OPEN SOURCE
    Pyomo (Python Optimization Modeling Objects)
    License: BSD | Provider: Sandia National Laboratories
    URL: Pyomo Project
    Keywords: Python, Algebraic Modeling, Multiple Solvers
    OPEN SOURCE
    SciPy.optimize
    License: BSD | Python Library
    URL: SciPy Optimize Module
    Keywords: Unconstrained Optimization, Linear Programming, Root Finding
    OPEN SOURCE
    PuLP (Linear Programming in Python)
    License: MIT | Python Library
    URL: PuLP GitHub
    Keywords: LP Modeling, Solver Integration, Ease of Use

    🌐 Web Resources & Online Platforms

    Free Online Courses

    COURSE
    Stanford EE364A: Convex Optimization
    Instructor: Stephen P. Boyd
    URL: Stanford EE364A
    Keywords: Free Lectures, Video Content, Problem Sets, Convex Optimization Theory
    COURSE
    MIT OpenCourseWare - Operations Research
    URL: MIT OCW
    Keywords: Free Courses, Lecture Notes, Assignments, OR Fundamentals

    Research & Preprints

    RESOURCE
    ArXiv - Optimization Category
    URL: ArXiv Optimization
    Keywords: Latest Research, Free Preprints, Current Developments

    Online Solver Access

    PLATFORM
    NEOS (Network-Enabled Optimization System)
    URL: NEOS Server
    Keywords: Free Solver Access, No Installation Required, Web Interface