Mechanical & Industrial Engineering: Recent submissions
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Distributed permutation flowshop scheduling problem with total completion time objective
( Springer , 2021 , Article)This paper considers the distributed permutation flowshop scheduling problem (DPFSP) which is an extension of permutation flowshop scheduling problem (PFSP). In DPFSP, there are multiple parallel factories instead of one ... -
Distribution-service network design: An agent-based approach
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference Paper)Decisions to locate facilities within product-service network should satisfy all stakeholders' objective in supply chains. To provide solutions for such strategic decisions, many method and approaches have been applied ... -
Robust metaheuristics for scheduling cellular flowshop with family sequence-dependent setup times
( Elsevier , 2014 , Conference Paper)In manufacturing systems, minimization of the total flow time has a great impact on the production time, the productivity and the profitability of a firm. This paper considers a cellular flowshop scheduling problem with ... -
Stochastic optimization of the repair shops location problem using particle swarm optimization algorithm
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The optimization of facility location decisions is critical for the success of a supply chain in a market since it can contribute to long-Term performance of the supply chain. In the last two decades, the number of research ... -
Stochastic optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems
( American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) , 2015 , Conference Paper)The stochastic nature of energy demand and renewable energy (RE) resources make the design of hybrid renewable energy systems as a complex problem. In this paper, an innovative stochastic optimization approach is proposed ... -
Generic themes and roadmap of continuous improvement projects with a lean approach: The case of CancerCare Manitoba
( Institute of Industrial Engineers , 2014 , Conference Paper)CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) is a specialized healthcare organization in Manitoba, Canada that is designated to provide diagnosis, remedial and palliative care services to cancer patients not only from Manitoba, but also ... -
Effect of AlN on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composites
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In the present investigation, aluminum metal matrix composites (AMMs) reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) nanoparticulates at different volumetric ratios of (0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 vol.%) were manufactured via a ... -
Synergistic effect of concentration and annealing on structural, mechanical, and room-temperature thermoelectric properties of n-type Ga-doped ZnO films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The development of Ga-doped Zinc Oxide (GZO) films from nontoxic, abundant elements using a cost-effective and scalable approach is crucial for the profitability and sustainability of thermoelectric applications. Challenges ... -
The influence of different preparation methods on the erosion behavior of NiP-ZrO2 nanocomposite coating
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Three different deposition techniques were utilized to synthesize NiP-ZrO2 nanocomposite coatings. The structural and mechanical merits for the as-prepared coatings were compared through XRD, XRF, SEM, AFM, microhardness, ... -
A General Framework for Building Resilient Global Supply Chains
( IEEE , 2023 , Conference Paper)With the rapid globalization and expansion of supply chains, the risk of disruptions has increased, leading to severe financial losses and operational shutdowns. The pursuit of global integration and efficiency has further ... -
Breathing Clean Air: Navigating Indoor Air Purification Techniques and Finding the Ideal Solution
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)The prevalence of airborne pathogens in indoor environments presents significant health risks due to prolonged human occupancy. This review addresses diverse air purification systems to combat airborne pathogens and the ... -
Fabrication Strategies for Bioceramic Scaffolds in Bone Tissue Engineering with Generative Design Applications
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the current state-of-the-art in the fabrication of bioceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, with an emphasis on the use of three-dimensional (3D) technologies ... -
Building resilience in the infant formula milk supply chain
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In recent years, Infant Formula Milk (IFM), a vital source of nutrition for infants lacking breast milk in their first two years, has been plagued by diverse and severe global supply chain disruptions. These challenges ... -
EXACT AND HEURISTIC APPROACHES FOR MAXIMIZING FLOWS IN UAV-ENABLED WIRELESS CELLULAR NETWORKS WITH MULTI-HOP BACKHAULS
( EDP Sciences , 2024 , Article)This paper investigates the problem of data routing in backhaul networks using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to relay data from Small Cells (SCs) to the core network. The objective is to maximize the total fulfilled ... -
Extraction and characterization of biofunctional lignocellulosic fibers from Pulicaria undulata plant and the effect of alkali treatment on their bio-physicochemical properties
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study aimed to extract and characterize natural fibers from the P. undulata plant and to evaluate their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, including the influence of alkali treatment on the bio-physicochemical ... -
Extraction and characterization of natural fibers from Pulicaria gnaphalodes plant and effect of alkali treatment on their physicochemical and antioxidant properties
( Frontiers Media , 2024 , Article)The study aimed to extract and characterize natural fibers from Pulicaria gnaphalodes (Vent.) Boiss. plants and assess the impact of alkali treatment on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of these fibers. Fibers ... -
Re-Thinking Data Strategy and Integration for Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Opportunities, and Challenges
( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent across industries such as healthcare, finance, and transportation. Artificial intelligence is based on the analysis of large datasets and requires a ... -
Multi-sensor degradation data analysis
( Italian Association of Chemical Engineering - AIDIC , 2013 , Conference Paper)Multiple sensors are commonly used for degradation monitoring of critical components. The degradation indicators derived from these sensors are significantly different in terms of scale and interpretation. Since these ... -
Three maintenances for age replacement policies
( International Society of Science and Applied Technologies , 2017 , Conference Paper)Preventive replacement policy conducted at a routine time T* has been surveyed extensively in literatures. Another two random replacement times Y1 and Y2 are jointly considered in this paper. We formulate the models of ... -
Methodological Approach to Assessing the Current State of Organizations for AI-Based Digital Transformation
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)In an era defined by technological disruption, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business processes is both strategic and challenging. As AI continues to disrupt and reshape industries and revolutionize ...
