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The preface introduces this special issue and describes in brief a number of OR applications in different scientific fields such as environment, forestry, engineering, finance and economics. The findings of this special issue verify the applicability and usefulness of OR different methodologies as a means of acquiring solutions for confronting ICT challenges in the contemporary digital world.
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Pardalos, P., Zafeiriou, E. & Vergidis, K. Preface: BALCOR 2017. Ann Oper Res 294, 1–7 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10479-020-03837-9
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