programming (MIP) model is tedious to solve because it usually involves a large number of
binary variables. The present work elucidates the recently proposed accelerated branch-and-
bound algorithm that exploits the unique feature of the MIP model of PNS. Implementation of
the algorithm is based on the so-called decision-mapping that consistently organizes the
system of complex decisions. The accelerated branch-and-bound algorithm of PNS reduces …