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Route optimization using Hungarian method combined with Dijkstra\'s method in home health care services

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Computer Technology and Applications, SSGI-SSTC, Junwani, Bhilai, CG, India
  • 2Computer Science and Engineering, SSGI-SSTC, Junwani, Bhilai, CG, India

Res. J. Computer & IT Sci., Volume 5, Issue (3), Pages 7-15, May,20 (2017)

Abstract

In this paper, we introduce a new approach for solving the route optimization problems and provide a solution for variant of this problem. The concept of proposed method is to combine the Dijkstra’s method with Hungarian algorithm to find an optimal solution for a given problem. Presently the proposed approach is applied to a home health care system which deals with the providing medical care and emergency services to the patients. The method was explained with the help of an example and same can be implemented for the other applications also. The proposed method builds on the concept of Dijkstra’s method and Hungarian method which is very simple, easy to understand and apply.

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