| What is the Operations Research Society of Japan? |
update 06/18/2012 |
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- The Operations Research Society of Japan (ORSJ) was established on June 15, 1957. In addition to such pursuits as research on OR theory and the development of methodologies, the ORSJ explores the practical use of methods applicable to specific problems occurring in the world of business and government offices. It also actively promotes exchanges of information among its members as well as interaction on an international level.
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- Specific activities are as follows:
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Lectures
and research presentation forums
Publication of such printed materials as its journal for
members, a professional journal, and research reports
Liaison and cooperation with similar societies in Japan
and overseas
Research and inquiries
Research promotion and recognition of research accomplishments
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- The ORSJ has 1,955 regular members, 173 student members, and 59 companies that are corporate members (as of February 2010).
Registration Fee for Overseas Membership: JPY4,000
Annual Membership Fee: JPY14,400
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- Headquartered in Tokyo, the society also has six
chapters around the country (one each in Hokkaido and the Chubu,
Chugoku-Shikoku, Kansai, Kyushu, and Tohoku regions). Each regional
chapter conducts its own slate of activities, including lectures
and research projects.
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- Communications of Operations Research of Japan, the
journal for ORSJ members, is published periodically in Japanese.
Each issue has a special feature section consisting of clear, readily
understandable explanations about OR theory and applications pertaining
to a particular subject. The journal's contents also include articles
written by leaders in this field, regular columns on selected topics,
case studies, and updates on ORSJ activities.
"Journal of the Operations Research Society of Japan"
is a professional journal issued four times a year. From 2010,
JORSJ are freely accessible at ORSJ webpage.
http://www.orsj.or.jp/~archive/
Reports focus on specific topics. They introduce the results
of research and investigations and provide insights into specific
approaches to problems.
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| 6. Research presentation forums and symposiums |
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- The ORSJ holds forums every spring and fall to present
the results of research. The spring session is in Tokyo, while the
fall event is held elsewhere in Japan.
The research forums feature not only a conventional presentation
format but also a "paper fair" structure that emphasizes
discussion.
Special lectures and symposiums are held during the research
forums.
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| 7.Officers and Councils ( May 2012- April 2013 ) |
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| President |
Takeshi Koshizuka |
| Vice-President |
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Mario Nakamori, Shin Yamagami, Tatsuo Kamoi |
| Council Members |
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( General ) Makoto Namiki, Keiichi Handa
( International Liaison ) Takashi Tsuchiya
( Research & Education ) Hozumi Morohoshi, Tsutomu Saito
( Publications ) Hideaki Yamashita, Tomomi Matsui
( Treasury ) Masayoshi Mizutani
( Public Relations ) Akiya Inoue
( Publicity ) Yuichiro Miyamoto
( Subdivision Services ) Shigeru Yamada
( Unattached ) Koichi Nakaide, Mamoru Ohashi, Toshiki Takizawa
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| Auditors |
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Masakiyo Miyazawa, Keiichiro Nakagawa |
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