Original manuscripts are solicited for this special issue of IJOQM. Specifically, this special issue will focus on a recent research, development and applications of multi-criteria optimization. Papers relevant to the scope of the special issue should include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Recent developments in Multi-Criteria Optimization

• Fuzzy and Stochastic Multi-Criteria Optimization

• Linear and Nonlinear Multi-Criteria Optimization

• Vector Optimization

• Multi-Criteria Combinatorial Optimization

• Goal Programming

• Fuzzy and Stochastic Goal Programming

• Applications (Distribution, Logistics, Planning, Scheduling, Transportation)

• Multi-Criteria Optimization algorithms and software

 If you wish to contribute a manuscript for this special issue, please email your paper in MS Word and as a pdf file to the guest editor no later than October 31, 2011. All manuscripts should be written in English, should be double-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides, should include an abstract of no more than 100 words, and should be formatted in MS Word in a manner that is suitable for double-blind refereeing. To accelerate the review process, authors may suggest up to 5 potential reviewers. (Please provide names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email addresses of potential reviewers.)

The guest editor will make an initial determination of the suitability of the manuscript for the special issue. Manuscripts that lack clarity in presentation or are outside the scope of the special issue will not be sent for review. The guest editor is not obliged to seek the opinions of the reviewers recommended by the author(s). Additional information about the IJOQM review process may be found at:                                                     http://www.ijoqm.org/Info_authors.pdf.

Guest Editor:

Dr. Davide La Torre

Department of Economics, Business and Statistics

University of Milan

20122 Milan, Italy

Email: davide.latorre@unimi.it