Focus and Scope
The International Journal of Intelligent Optimization and Logistics (IJIOL) focuses on research at the intersection of operations research, artificial intelligence, optimization, logistics, supply chain systems, transportation, and computer science.
The journal aims to publish rigorous and innovative research that contributes to the development of intelligent, efficient, sustainable, and resilient logistics and transportation systems.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Main topics
Operations Research and Optimization
- Mathematical optimization
- Network optimization
- Stochastic optimization
- Multi-objective optimization
- Combinatorial optimization
- Planning and scheduling
- Production, distribution, and reverse logistics
- Process design and management
Metaheuristics and Intelligent Computational Methods
- Metaheuristics
- Hybrid optimization methods
- Swarm intelligence
- Evolutionary computation
- Adaptive and learning-based optimization
- Simulation-based optimization
- Performance analysis of optimization algorithms
Artificial Intelligence and Decision Systems
- Machine learning for logistics and supply chains
- AI-driven decision-support systems
- Predictive analytics
- Big data analytics
- Knowledge engineering and management
- Intelligent multi-agent systems
- Adaptive decision systems
- Information systems integration
Logistics and Supply Chain Systems
- Supply chain design and control
- Smart logistics systems
- Supply chain 4.0
- Sustainable and green logistics
- Resilient supply chains
- Risk management
- Humanitarian logistics
- Warehousing operations
- Traceability and quality management
Transportation and Mobility Systems
- Freight transportation systems
- Maritime, air, road, and railway transport
- Intermodal and multimodal transport
- Urban logistics
- Smart cities and urban systems
- Mobility optimization
- Transport operations and logistics processes
Digital Transformation and Intelligent Infrastructure
- Digital twins for logistics
- Industry 4.0 applications
- Internet of Things-enabled logistics
- Smart ports and smart customs
- Blockchain technologies in logistics
- Real-time embedded systems
- Communication network systems
- Product and process lifecycle management
Applications and Socio-Economic Systems
- Health systems
- Renewable energy systems
- Agriculture, fisheries, mines, and forests
- Project management
- Regulations and governance
- Sustainable development
- Socio-economic systems
