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A dynamic MOPSO algorithm for multiobjective optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2014 , Article)In this paper, a dynamic multiobjective particle swarm optimization (DMOPSO) method is presented for the optimal design of hybrid renewable energy systems (HRESs). The main goal of the design is to minimize simultaneously ... -
A Fast Responsive Ultraviolet Sensor from mSILAR-Processed Sn-ZnO
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)Microwave-assisted successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction was employed to synthesize Sn-ZnO (tin-doped zinc oxide), and its sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation is compared with zinc oxide (ZnO). The sensing films ... -
A Flexible Gastric Gas Sensor Based on Functionalized Optical Fiber
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Article)We present a gastric gas sensor based on conjoined dual optical fibers functionalized with sensitive optical dyes for sensing gases in both fluidic and gaseous environments. The sensor aims to sense various concentrations ... -
A focused review on smart carriers tailored for corrosion protection: Developments, applications, and challenges
( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article Review)Steel-made infrastructures have been expanding at an incredible rate worldwide and are critical for the expansion and operation of countless industries. Steel is susceptible to corrosion failures, particularly in aggressive ... -
A framework based on location hazard index for optimizing operational performance of emergency response strategies: The case of petrochemical industrial cities
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Emergency response operations are very important activities in the industrial areas. As an incident in an industrial area can have considerable economic and social impact, response to such an incident has to be provided ... -
A framework for developing innovative problem-solving and creativity skills for engineering undergraduates
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)Background and Purpose Problem-solving and creativity skills are a set of skills that are highly looked for in today's engineers. Globalization and the rapid pace of technology growth, including awareness on sustainability, ... -
A Framework for Prioritization and Selection of Strategic Projects
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2022 , Article)Strategic projects are critical for the sustenance of an organization; however, they are subject to different types of constraints in terms of risk, management capabilities, resources, and political and cultural factors. ... -
A Framework for Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing for Orthopedic Procedure
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)This study used method of Time-Driven Activity-Based costing (TDABC) approach to examined cost reduction in healthcare sector, Knee Arthroplasty Department in Al-Emadi Hospital as case-study for delivering a primary knee ... -
A Framework of Information Security Integrated with Human Factors
( Springer Verlag , 2019 , Conference Paper)Information systems support organizations to achieve strategic competitiveness over other organizations and assist senior management in the decision-making process. In addition, they help organizations in timely implementation ... -
A free-slack-based genetic algorithm for the robotic cell problem with controllable processing times
( Springer New York LLC , 2016 , Book chapter)We present a novel genetic algorithm for the Robotic Cell Problem with controllable processing times. This challenging problem arises in an automated production cell that consists of m consecutive machines as well as a ... -
A frontier-based managerial approach for relative sustainability performance assessment of the world's airports
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)The sustainability impact of air transportation has become crucial to communities. Airports around the world are forced to be transparent with the society and to declare their sustainability results. As the sustainability ... -
A fuzzy long-term investment planning model for a GenCo in a hybrid electricity market considering climate change impacts
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)We study the long-term generation capacity investment problem of an independent power generation company (GenCo) that functions in an environment where GenCos perform business with both bilateral contracts (BC) and ... -
A global multiregional life cycle sustainability assessment of national energy production scenarios until 2050
( IEOM Society , 2017 , Conference Paper)The global increasing energy demand have made governments more environmental conscious, yet there are also impacts on society and the environment. The triple-bottom-line sustainability assessment and Autoregressive Integrated ... -
A hybrid optimization-simulation approach for robust weekly aircraft routing and retiming
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)We address the robust weekly aircraft routing and retiming problem, which requires determining weekly schedules for a heterogeneous fleet that maximizes the aircraft on-time performance, minimizes the total delay, and ... -
A Hybrid Photo-Electro Catalytic Conversion of Carbon dioxide Using CuO-MgO Nanocomposite
( Springer , 2022 , Article)Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels accompanied by renewable resources has been under research since it helps to decrease CO2 levels in the atmosphere. The most suited source is solar energy which is generous and ... -
A hybrid simulation-optimization approach for the robust Discrete Time/Cost Trade-off Problem
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)We investigate a stochastic Discrete Time/Cost Trade-off Problem. This multimode project scheduling problem, requires assigning modes to activities, and scheduling the activities so that the sum of the activities cost and ... -
A Laparoscopic Grasping Tool with Force Sensing Capability
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2016 , Article)This paper presents a laparoscopic grasping tool for minimally invasive surgery with the capability of multiaxis force sensing. The tool is able to sense three-axis Cartesian manipulation force and a single-axis grasping ... -
A learning factory: Enhancing societal needs awareness and innovation through manufacturing class
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)The manufacturing course is a common course in most Mechanical and Industrial Engineering programs around the world. In this course, various aspects of product design and manufacturing process selection are discussed. ... -
A lifted compact formulation for the daily aircraft maintenance routing problem
( INFORMS Inst.for Operations Res.and the Management Sciences , 2013 , Article)Given a set of flights for a specific fleet type the aircraft routing problem (ARP) determines the flying sequence for each individual aircraft while incorporating specific considerations of minimum turn time maintenance ... -
A Lightweight Deep Learning Based Microwave Brain Image Network Model for Brain Tumor Classification Using Reconstructed Microwave Brain (RMB) Images
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Computerized brain tumor classification from the reconstructed microwave brain (RMB) images is important for the examination and observation of the development of brain disease. In this paper, an eight-layered lightweight ...