There are many applications across a broad range of business problem domains in which
equity is a concern and many well-known operational research (OR) problems such as …

This paper addresses the optimal allocation of water among competing stakeholders during
a finite planning horizon. We focus on those water systems where there are two levels of …

Abstract “L'eau c'est la vie” is a well‐known French expression for “water is life,” which
reflects the fact that water is undoubtedly the most vital resource in the world. The main …

The problem addressed in this paper focuses on the reduction of electrical energy costs for
the operation of hydraulic pumps, which are used for catchment and distribution of water in …

A central decision maker (CDM), who seeks an efficient allocation of scarce resources
among a finite number of players, often has to incorporate fairness criteria to avoid unfair …

This thesis is on inequity-averse decisions in operational research, and draws on concepts
from economics and operational research such as multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) …

Addressing the problem of reaching consensus on water reforms was the motive for this
operational research. Living up to its 'clean and green'image is a significant goal for New …

Reaching community consensus on water reforms was the motive—and the challenge—for
this operational research. While water is comparatively abundant in New Zealand, a pattern …

Water management has become a challenging problem worldwide, especially in developing
countries, due to several reasons including the growing scarcity of natural water resources; …

The optimization of a multiple reservoir system consists of determining optimal operating
policies that enable efficient and equitable management of water resources. The waters in …