Journal Contents: International Journal of System Dynamics Applications (IJSDA)

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Volume 11 (2022)
Issue 1
Article 30
Inventory Management Sustainability: A Case of Carbon Emanation Reduction in Selected Ceramics Manufacturing Firms in Lagos State, Nigeria (pages 1-14)
Adebayo Tolulope Adedugba (Caleb University, Nigeria), Olaleke O. Ogunnaike (Covenant University, Nigeria), Kingsley A. Adeyemo (Covenant University, Nigeria), Busola E. Kehinde (Covenant University, Nigeria), Gbenga Oke (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
Article 31
Primary Mobile Image Analysis of Human Intestinal Worm Detection (pages 1-16)
Justice Kwame Appati (University of Ghana, Ghana), Winfred Yaokumah (University of Ghana, Ghana), Ebenezer Owusu (University of Ghana, Ghana), Paul Nii Tackie Ammah (University of Ghana, Ghana)
Article 32
Statistical Growth Analysis of Rice Plants in Chhattisgarh Region Using Automated Pixel-Based Mapping Technique (pages 1-20)
Bharati Patel (National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India), Aakanksha Sharaff (National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India), Satish Verulkar (Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalalya, Raipur, India)
Article 33
Effective Selection of Entities From Heterogeneous and Large Resources Using a Cooperative Neuro-Fuzzy System: A Case of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (pages 1-17)
Priti Srinivas Sajja (Sardar Patel University, India), Rasendu Mishra (MCA Department, India)
Article 34
Performance Accretion in Delay Compensation of Networked Control System Using Markov Approach-Based Randomness Estimation in Smith Predictor (pages 1-17)
Ratish Kumar (Jaypee University of Information Technology, India), Rajiv Kumar (Jaypee University of Information Technology, India), Madhav Ji Nigam (Jaypee University of Information Technology, India)
Article 66
Fuzzy Modelling of Clinical and Epidemiological Factors for COVID-19 (pages 1-16)
Poonam Mittal (J C Bose University of science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, India), Monika Mangla (Department of Information Technology, Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai, India), Nonita Sharma (Department of Information Technology, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, New Delhi, India), Reena (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, India), Suneeta Satpathy (Faculty of Emerging Technology, Sri Sri University, Cuttack, India), Sachi Nandan Mohanty (School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCOPE), VIT-AP University, Amaravati, India)
Issue 2
Article 1
Enhancing Behavioral Dependency for Effective Computing in Software (pages 1-23)
Deepa Bura (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, India), Amit Choudhary (Maharaja Surajmal Institute, India)
Article 2
Models for Efficient Utilization of Resources for Upgrading Android Mobile Technology (pages 1-22)
Abha Jain (Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, India), Ankita Bansal (Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India)
Article 3
Multi-Layer and Clustering-Based Security Implementation for an IoT Environment (pages 1-21)
Deena Nath Gupta (Jamia Millia Islamia, India), Rajendra Kumar (Jamia Millia Islamia, India)
Article 4
BERT-BU12 Hate Speech Detection Using Bidirectional Encoder-Decoder (pages 1-16)
Shailja Gupta (Manav Rachna University, India), Manpreet Kaur (Manav Rachna University, India), Sachin Lakra (Manav Rachna University, India)
Article 5
User Activity Classification and Domain-Wise Ranking Through Social Interactions (pages 1-15)
Ravindra Kumar Singh (National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India), Harsh Kumar Verma (National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India)
Article 6
Robust RDH Technique Using Sorting and IPVO-Based Pairwise PEE for Secure Communication (pages 1-17)
Aruna Malik (National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India), Rajeev Kumar (Kyungil University, South Korea)
Issue 3
Article 13
Human Identification Using Electrocardiogram Signal as a Biometric Trait (pages 1-17)
Anwar E. Ibrahim (Faculty of Women for Arts, Sciences, and Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt), Salah Abdel-Mageid (Collage of Computer Science and Engineering, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia), Nadra Nada (Faculty of Women for Arts, Sciences, and Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt), Marwa A. Elshahed (Faculty of Women for Arts, Sciences, and Education, Ain Shams University, Egypt)
Article 14
Article 15
Ballot Blockchain System Design and Development on Ethereum Platform (pages 1-12)
Meng-Hsuan Fu (Shih Hsin University, Taiwan), An-Shyang Lee (Shih Hsin University, Taiwan)
Issue 5
Article 1
Novel Clustering-Based Web Service Recommendation Framework (pages 1-15)
Priya Bhaskar Pandharbale (School of Computer Engineering, KIIT University (Deemed), Bhubaneswar, India), Sachi Nandan Mohanty (Department of Computer Sc & Engineering, Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad, India), Alok Kumar Jagadev (School of Computer Engineering, KIIT University (Deemed), Bhubaneswar, India)
Article 2
COVID-19 Ventilator: A Variable Compression Model (pages 1-12)
Peter Oluwatosin Oyekola (Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee, United States), Kamalakanta Muduli (Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea), Tochukwu Cyril Ngene (Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea), Shoeb Ahmed Syed (Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea)
Issue 6
Article 1
MPPT Control of Photovoltaic Systems Using Statechart With Abstraction and Its Comparison With Fuzzy Logic (pages 1-14)
Venkat Pankaj Lahari Molleti (AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, India), Rama Sudha Kashibhatla (AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, India), Vijaya Santhi Rajamahanthi (AU College of Engineering, Andhra University, India)
Article 3
A 2D Histogram-Based Image Thresholding Using Hybrid Algorithms for Brain Image Fusion (pages 1-24)
Srikanth M. V. (Gudlavalleru Engineering College, Gudlavalleru, India), V. V. K. D. V. Prasad (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, India), K. Satya Prasad (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, India)
Article 65
A Review on SRAM Memory Design Using FinFET Technology (pages 1-21)
T. Venkata Lakshmi (Gudlavalleru Engineering College, India), M. Kamaraju (Gudlavalleru Engineering College, India)
Volume 10 (2021)
Issue 1
Special Issue on Multicriterion Decision Making on Safety and Sustainability Issues in Industry or Different Sectors
Guest Editorial Preface
Suchismita Satapathy (Faculty of School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India), Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas (Department of Industrial Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico & IT Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico)
Article 1
Multi-Criterion Decision Making for Wireless Communication Technologies Adoption in IoT (pages 1-15)
Abhinav Juneja (BMIET, Sonepat, India), Sapna Juneja (BMIET, Sonepat, India), Vikram Bali (JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, India), Sudhir Mahajan (Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology, India)
Article 2
Lean Manufacturing Towards Sustainability: A Grey Relational Framework (pages 16-30)
Biswajit Mohapatra (KIIT University (Deemed), India), Deepak Singhal (KIIT University (Deemed), India), Sushanta Tripathy (KIIT University (Deemed), India)
Article 3
Tool Wear and Temperatures Analysis While Machining Ti-6Al-4V in MQCL-MIST Environment (pages 31-47)
V. V. K. Lakshmi (Department of Mechanical Engineering, GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam, India), K. V. Subbaiah (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Andhra University, India), K. Arun Vikram (Department of Mechanical Engineering, GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam, India), K. Suresh (Department of Mechanical Engineering, GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam, India), R. D. V. Prasad (Department of Mechanical Engineering, GITAM Institute of Technology, Visakhapatnam, India)
Article 4
An Analysis of Safety Practices of Farmers in Odisha (India) for Sustainable Agriculture (pages 48-64)
Debesh Mishra (KIIT University (Deemed), India), Hullash Chauhan (KIIT University (Deemed), India), Ashok Kumar Sahoo (School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University (Deemed), India)
Article 5
Prioritizing Financial Crises Due to COVID-19: An Economic Safety and Sustainability Approach in India (pages 65-75)
Meghana Mishra (Sports Authority of India, India), Pravudatta Mishra (CMA, India)
Issue 2
Special Issue on Multicriterion Decision Making on Safety and Sustainability Issues in Industry or Different Sectors
Guest Editorial Preface
Suchismita Satapathy (Faculty of School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India), Arturo Realyvásquez-Vargas (Department of Industrial Engineering, Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico & IT Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico)
Article 1
Ranking Barriers of Supply Chain Management by MCDM Method During Disaster Management: A Case Study of India (pages 1-16)
Sourav Roy (KIIT University, India), Avik Paul (KIIT University, India), Ashish Paul (KIIT University, India), Shresth Kashyap (KIIT University, India), Arunabha Jana (KIIT University, India)
Article 2
Agricultural Supply Chain Risk Management Under Price and Demand Uncertainty (pages 17-32)
Pritee Ray (Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, India)
Article 3
Understanding Organisational Effectiveness Through Sustainable Human Relations Approach: The Role of Empowerment Climate in Selected Industrial Establishments (pages 33-52)
Simanchala Das (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed), India), Biswajit Acharjya (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed), India)
Article 4
Examining the Relationship Between Supply Chain Management Practices and Production Performance in Indian Handloom Industry (pages 53-72)
Kalyani Anumala (Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad, India)
Article 5
Replacement of Human Labour With Integration of Machines Into a Self-Governing System (pages 73-87)
Kali Charan Rath (GIET University, India), Surya Narayan Maharana (GIET University, India), Jyoti Rajak (MSME Indo Danish Tool Room, India)
Article 6
Modelling Uptake Sensitivities of Connected and Automated Vehicle Technologies (pages 88-106)
Gillian Harrison (University of Leeds, UK), Simon P. Shepherd (University of Leeds, UK), Haibo Chen (University of Leeds, UK)
Issue 3
Article 1
A Novel Sleep Scoring Algorithm-Based Framework and Sleep Pattern Analysis Using Machine Learning Techniques (pages 1-20)
Sabyasachi Chakraborty (Inje University, South Korea), Satyabrata Aich (Inje University, South Korea), Hee-Cheol Kim (Inje University, South Korea)
Article 2
Optimization of Unit Commitment Problem Using Genetic Algorithm (pages 21-37)
Aniket Agarwal (Gautam Buddha University, India), Kirti Pal (Gautam Buddha University, India)
Article 3
Significance of Non-Academic Parameters for Predicting Student Performance Using Ensemble Learning Techniques (pages 38-49)
Deepti Aggarwal (JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, India), Sonu Mittal (Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India), Vikram Bali (JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, India)
Article 4
Effect of Preventive Maintenance on Machine Reliability in a Beverage Packaging Plant (pages 50-66)
Jacob Ben (Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea), Aezeden O. Mohamed (Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea), Kamalakanta Muduli (Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Papua New Guinea)
Article 5
Research and Statistics: Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (pages 67-86)
Nasir Mustafa (Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey)
Issue 4
Article 1
Innovative Systems Structure for Real Corporate Governance (pages 1-20)
Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & SP Pune, University, India)
Article 2
Article 4
Prediction and Anticipation Features-Based Intellectual Assistant in Location-Based Services (pages 1-25)
Ajay Kr. Gupta (MMM University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India), Udai Shanker (MMM University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India)
Article 5
Factors Influencing of SSCM Performance of the Indian Insurance Industry: An ISM Approach (pages 1-18)
Puspalata Mahapatra (KIIT University (Deemed), Odisha, India), Sushanta Tripathy (KIIT University (Deemed), Odisha, India), Surya Kanta Panda (Kunja Bihari College, Barang, India)
Article 6
An Approach in Big Data Analytics to Improve the Velocity of Unstructured Data Using MapReduce (pages 1-25)
Sundarakumar M. R. (AMC Engineering College, Bengaluru, India), Mahadevan G. (AMC Engineering College, Bengaluru, India), Ramasubbareddy Somula (VNRVJIET, Secunderabad, India), Sankar Sennan (Sona College of Technology, Salem, India), Bharat S. Rawal (Gannon University, USA)
Article 7
An Integrated Approach to Peace and Resource Security (pages 1-23)
Bernard Amadei (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA)
Article 8
Recent Strategies for Automatic Generation Control of Power Systems With Diverse Energy Sources (pages 1-26)
Ashwini Kumar (Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India), Omveer Singh (Department of Electrical Engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India)
Article 9
Computational Framework of Various Semi-Active Control Strategies for Road Vehicles Thorough Bondgraphs (pages 1-29)
Ashish Gupta (G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Delhi, India), Nilanjan Bharadwaj (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India), Vikas Rastogi (Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India)
Article 10
Design and Optimization of Direct Drive Motor Alloy Wheel for Manual Wheelchair (pages 1-13)
Sateesh Reddy Avutu (Biomedical Engineering Department, North Eastern Hill University, India), Sudip Paul (Biomedical Engineering Department, North Eastern Hill University, India)
Article 11
Technological and Disruptive Innovations in a Nation's Industrialization and Leadership Development (pages 1-17)
Jeffrey Yi-Lin Forrest (Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, USA), Zhen Li (Texas Woman's University, USA), Roger A. Solano (Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, USA), David J. Doorn (West Chester University, USA)
Article 12
A Multimethodology for Supporting the Boundary Selection of System Dynamics Models (pages 1-18)
Leandro Duarte dos Santos (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil), Sandro Luis Schlindwein (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil), Erwin Hugo Ressel Filho (Universidade Regional de Blumenau, Brazil), Caroline Rodrigues Vaz (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil), Mauricio Uriona Maldonado (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil), Alfredo Celso Fantini (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil), Mischel Carmen Neyra Belderrain (Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, Brazil)
Article 13
Property Valuation Using Linear Regression and Random Forest Algorithm (pages 1-16)
Sam Goundar (The University of South Pacific, Suva, Fiji), Kunal Maharaj (The University of the South Pacific, Fiji), Anirudh Kumar (The University of the South Pacific, Fiji), Akashdeep Bhardwaj (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India)
Article 14
Design and Implementation of LMI-Based H2 Control for Vertical Nonlinear Coupled-Tank System (pages 1-16)
Jaffar Seyyed Esmaeili (Electrical Engineering Department, Ataturk University, Turkey), Abdullah Başçi (Electrical Engineering Department, Ataturk University, Turkey)
Article 15
Extending the Role of Diffusion of Innovation Theory (DOI) in Achieving the Strategic Goal of the Firm With the Moderating Effect of Cost Leadership (pages 1-22)
Bader Abdulrahman Alyoubi (University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), Mohammad Ali Yamin (University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
Article 16
Sentiment Analysis of Multilingual Tweets Based on Natural Language Processing (NLP) (pages 1-12)
Abhijit Bera (OmDayal Group of Institutions, India), Mrinal Kanti Ghose (GLA University, Mathura, India), Dibyendu Kumar Pal (Asansol Engineering College (AEC), India)
Article 18
A Multi-Replica-Centered Commit Protocol for Distributed Real-Time and Embedded Applications (pages 1-19)
Anupama Arun (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India), Sarvesh Pandey (Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India), Udai Shanker (Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, India)
Article 19
Chaotic Assessment of the Heave and Pitch Dynamics Motions of Air Cushion Vehicles (pages 1-27)
Ahmed Sowayan (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia)
Article 20
Dynamic Modelling and Performance Optimization-Based Sliding Mode Control of Process Drying in a Convective Tunnel Dryer (pages 1-26)
Hatem Oueslati (Research and Technology Center of Energy, Tunisia), Salah Ben Mabrouk (Research and Technology Center of Energy, Tunisia), Abdelkader Mami (Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia)
Article 21
Optimizing Energy Consumption in IoT-Based Scalable Wireless Sensor Networks (pages 1-20)
Vinay Rishiwal (MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India), Preeti Yadav (MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, India), Omkar Singh (Bareilly College, Bareilly, India), B. G. Prasad (B.M.S. College of Engineering, India)
Article 31
A Systems Approach to Understanding Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East in the Face of a Global Water Shortage (pages 1-23)
Raya A. Al-Masri (University of Surrey, UK), Theodoros Spyridopoulos (Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., UK), Stylianos Karatzas (University of Patras, Greece), Vasiliki Lazari (University of Patras, Greece), Theo Tryfonas (University of Bristol, UK)
Article 44
Usable-Security Assessment of Healthcare Software System Through Fuzzy ANP-TOPSIS Method (pages 1-24)
Adil Hussain Seh (Department of Information Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India), Masood Ahmad (Department of Information Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India), Mohd Nadeem (Department of Information Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India), Abhishek Kumar Pandey (Department of Computer Science, M. L. K. P. G. College, Balrampur- 271201, Uttar Pradesh, India), Alka Agrawal (Department of Information Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India), Rajeev Kumar (Department of Computer Applications, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki-225003, Uttar Pradesh, India), Raees Ahmad Khan (Department of Information Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India)
Article 91
Sensorless Control of Induction Motor Based on Differential Flatness Theory and Reduced MRAS Observer (pages 1-23)
Laggoun Louanasse (University of Khenchela, Algeria), Beddiaf Yassine (University of Khenchela, Algeria)
Volume 9 (2020)
Issue 1
Article 1
A System Dynamics Model for Sales and Operations Planning: An Integrated Analysis for the Lime Industry (pages 1-17)
Nayara Teixeira Santos (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Northern Minas Gerais (IFNMG), Araçuaí, Brazil), Gisele Tessari Santos (Institute of Technological Education (IETEC) and Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets (IBMEC), Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Washington Santos Silva (Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Minas Gerais (IFMG), Campus Formiga, Brazil), Wanyr Romero Ferreira (Institute of Technological Education (IETEC), Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
Article 2
An Analysis of a Wind Turbine-Generator System in the Presence of Stochasticity and Fokker-Planck Equations (pages 18-43)
Ravish Himmatlal Hirpara (S.V. National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India), Shambhu Nath Sharma (S.V. National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, India)
Article 3
Measurement System Analysis and System Thinking in Six Sigma: How They Relate and How to Use Them (pages 44-62)
Brian J. Galli (Department of Engineering, Hofstra University, Hempstead, USA)
Article 4
Cloud-Based Access Control Framework for Effective Role Provisioning in Business Application (pages 63-80)
Auxilia M. (Research Scholar, Sathayabama University, Chennai, India), Raja K. (Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, Chennai, India), Kannan K. (AudiSankara College of Engineering and Technology, Gudur, Nellore, India)
Article 5
The Application of Systems Engineering to Project Management: A Review of Their Relationship (pages 81-106)
Brian J. Galli (Department of Engineering, Hofstra University, Hempstead, USA)
Issue 2
Article 1
Application of Systems Engineering to Risk Management: A Relational Review (pages 1-23)
Brian J. Galli (Department of Engineering, Hofstra University, Hempstead, USA)
Article 2
Modeling the Complexity of Road Accidents Prevention: A System Dynamics Approach (pages 24-41)
Alex Kizito (Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda), Agnes Rwashana Semwanga (Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences, Kampala, Uganda)
Article 3
A System Dynamics Model of Technology and Society: In the Context of a Developing Nation (pages 42-63)
Amos O. Omamo (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya), Anthony J. Rodrigues (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya), Wafula J. Muliaro (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya)
Article 4
Logistics Effectiveness Through Systems Thinking (pages 64-79)
Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
Article 5
Entrepreneurial innovative network and the design of socio-economic neural system (pages 80-102)
Olga Tikhomirova (National Research University ITMO, Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Issue 3
Article 1
Article 2
Fuzzy Modelling and Chaos Control in the Photogravitational Magnetic Binary Problem With Potential From a Belt (pages 26-39)
Mohd Arif (Zakir Husain Delhi College, Delhi University, India)
Article 3
Health Insurance Claim Prediction Using Artificial Neural Networks (pages 40-57)
Sam Goundar (The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji), Suneet Prakash (The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji), Pranil Sadal (The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji), Akashdeep Bhardwaj (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)
Article 4
A Hybrid Hierarchical Heuristic-ACO With Local Search Applied to Travelling Salesman Problem, AS-FA-Ls (pages 58-73)
Nizar Rokbani (High Institute of Applied Science and Technology of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia & REGIM-Lab, University of Sfax, Tunisia & National Engineering School of Sfax, Tunisia), Pavel Kromer (Department of Computer Science, FEECS, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic), Ikram Twir (High Institute of Applied Science and Technology of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia), Adel M. Alimi (REGIM-Lab, University of Sfax, Tunisia & National Engineering School of Sfax, Tunisia)
Issue 4
Article 1
Article 2
Design of a Functional H Filter for Linear Singular Systems With an Additional Unknown Input, Bounded Disturbance, and Variable Time Delay (pages 24-54)
Hamzaoui Fatma (University of Monastir, Tunisia & National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia), Khadhraoui Malek (National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia), Messaoud Hassani (National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia)
Article 3
A New Design of a Functional H Filter for Linear Singular Systems With an Additional Unknown Input and Bounded Disturbances (pages 55-73)
Hamzaoui Fatma (University of Monastir, Tunisia & National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia), Khadhraoui Malek (National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia), Messaoud Hassani (National Engineering School of Monastir, Tunisia)
Article 4
Dynamical Analysis of a Novel 4-D Hyper-Chaotic System With One Non-Hyperbolic Equilibrium Point and Application in Secure Communication (pages 74-99)
Pushali Trikha (Jamia Millia Islamia, India), Lone Seth Jahanzaib (Jamia Millia Islamia, India)
Article 5
Feedback Analysis of Test Anxiety and Academic Performance Among Students (pages 100-110)
John Pastor Ansah (Signature Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore), Jing Xin Leow (Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (Economics), National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Article 6
A Systems Dynamics Approach to Understanding the Determinants of Antenatal Care Utilization in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review (pages 111-128)
Hasifah Kasujja Namatovu (Makerere University, Uganda), Agnes Rwashana Semwanga (Makerere University, Uganda)
Article 7
Towards Ensemble Learning for Tracking Food Insecurity From News Articles (pages 129-142)
Andrew Lukyamuzi (Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda), John Ngubiri (Makerere University, Uganda), Washington Okori (Uganda Technology and Management University, Uganda)
Volume 8 (2019)
Issue 1
Article 1
A Regional Model of Climate Change and Human Migration (pages 1-22)
Asmeret Bier Naugle (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, USA), George A. Backus (Sandia National Laboratories (Retired), Broomfield, USA), Vincent C. Tidwell (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, USA), Elizabeth Kistin-Keller (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, USA), Daniel L. Villa (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, USA)
Article 2
Systems Approach for Modeling Interactions Among the Sustainable Development Goals Part 1: Cross-Impact Network Analysis (pages 23-40)
David Zelinka (Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, USA), Bernard Amadei (Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, USA)
Article 3
A Systems Approach for Modeling Interactions Among the Sustainable Development Goals Part 2: System Dynamics (pages 41-59)
David Zelinka (Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, USA), Bernard Amadei (Mortenson Center in Engineering for Developing Communities, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, USA)
Article 4
Modeling and Investigating the Economy and Production Structure of Iran Public Theater: A System Dynamics Approach (pages 60-78)
Hooman Abdollahi (Department of Management and Law, Faculty of Economics, University of Rome “TOR Vergata”, Rome, Italy & Department of Industrial Engineering, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran), Seyed Babak Ebrahimi (Industrial Engineering Department, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran)
Article 5
Application of System Engineering to Project Management: How They Relate and Overlap (pages 79-93)
Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)
Article 6
Scaling the Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative (MANSI): Rural India (pages 94-111)
Deepa Fernandes Prabhu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA), Richard C. Larson (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, USA)
Issue 2
Article 1
Grey Based Decision Making for Evaluating Sustainable Performance of Indian Marble Industries (pages 1-18)
Om Ji Shukla (Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, India), Vishnu Jangid (Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, India), Gunjan Soni (Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, India), Rajesh Kumar (Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, India)
Article 2
Multimodal Freight Transportation Strategic Network Design for Sustainable Supply Chain: An OR Prospective Literature Review (pages 19-35)
Aalok Kumar (Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India), Ramesh Anbanandam (Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, India)
Article 3
Supply Chain Risk Assessment in the Ornamental Fish Supply Chain (pages 36-50)
Mohammed C. Iqbal (Government Engineering College Thrissur-Kerala, Thrissur, India), Shalij P.R (Government Engineering College Thrissur-Kerala, Thrissur, India)
Article 4
The Dynamics of Product Development in Software Startups: The Case for System Dynamics (pages 51-77)
Narendranath Shanbhag (La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia), Eric Pardede (La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia)
Issue 3
Article 1
Thoughts of Using Economic Decision-Making to Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking: An Exploratory Study (pages 1-14)
Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)
Article 2
Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review and Implications for Future Research (pages 15-52)
Anilkumar E.N. (National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, India), Sridharan R. (National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode, India)
Issue 4
Article 1
Modeling the Customer Value Generation in the Industry's Supply Chain (pages 1-13)
Milton M. Herrera (Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogota, Colombia), Lina A. Carvajal-Prieto (Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia), Mauricio Uriona-Maldonado (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil), Fernando Ojeda (Universidad Piloto de Colombia, Bogota, Colombia)
Article 2
Assessing the Sustainment of a Lean Implementation Using System Dynamics Modeling: A Case Study of Apparel Manufacturing in Lebanon (pages 14-29)
Marc Haddad (Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon), Rami Otayek (Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon)
Article 3
Policy Analysis of Individual Financial Planning Affected by Personal Bias Factors in Indonesia (pages 30-46)
Yurike Rachma Azzachra (University of Indonesia, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia), Akhmad Hidayatno (University of Indonesia, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia), Komarudin Komarudin (University of Indonesia, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia)
Article 4
Modelling the Impacts of Inter-City Connectivity on City Specialisation (pages 47-70)
David Pierce (University of Leeds, Leeds, UK), Simon Shepherd (University of Leeds, Leeds, UK), Daniel Johnson (University of Leeds, Leeds, UK)
Volume 7 (2018)
Issue 1
Article 1
A Dynamic Model of Effective Factors on Open Innovation in Manufacturing Small and Medium Sized Companies (pages 1-26)
Mohsen Shafiei Nikabadi (Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran), Amir Hakaki (Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran)
Article 2
The Dawn of Paternal HR: An Exploratory Study Using System Dynamics Approach (pages 27-44)
Muhammad Abdullah (University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan), Salman Iqbal (University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan)
Article 3
Food Security Indicators for Subsistence Farmers Sustainability: A System Dynamics Approach (pages 45-64)
Isdore Paterson Guma (Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda), Agnes Semwanga Rwashana (Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda), Benedict Oyo (Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda)
Article 4
Higher Order Sliding Mode Control for Blood Glucose Regulation of Type 1 Diabetic Patients (pages 65-84)
Mounir Djouima (Electronics Department, LEA, University of Batna 2, Mostafa Benboulaid, Batna, Algeria), Ahmad Taher Azar (Faculty of Computers and Information, Benha University, Benha, Egypt & School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nile University, Giza, Egypt), Saïd Drid (LSP-IE, University of Batna 2, Batna, Mostafa Benboulaid, Algeria), Driss Mehdi (University of Poitiers, Poitiers Cedex, France)
Article 5
The Stability of a Class of Fractional Order Switching System with Time-Delay Actuator (pages 85-96)
Seyed Hossein Nabavi (Gonabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonabad, Iran), Saeed Balochian (Gonabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonabad, Iran)
Issue 2
Article 1
An Efficient Feed Foreword Network Model with Sine Cosine Algorithm for Breast Cancer Classification (pages 1-14)
Santosh Kumar Majhi (VSS University of Technology, Burla, India)
Article 2
Discrete Time Sliding Mode Control Scheme for Nonlinear Systems With Bounded Uncertainties (pages 15-33)
Jalel Ghabi (Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Kairouan, University of Kairouan, Kairouan, Tunisia), Ahmed Rhif (Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Kairouan, University of Kairouan, Kairouan, Tunisia), Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan (R & D Centre, Vel Tech University, Chennai, India)
Article 3
Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Sliding Mode Controller (pages 34-54)
Sana Bouzaida (Industrial Systems Study and Renewable Energy (ESIER), National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia), Anis Sakly (Industrial Systems Study and Renewable Energy (ESIER), National Engineering School of Monastir (ENIM), Monastir, Tunisia)
Article 4
E-Waste Recycling System in Closed Loop Supply Chain (pages 55-80)
Mohsen Shafiei Nikabadi (Industrial Management Department, Economics and Management Faculty, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran), Amin Hajihoseinali (Semnan University, Semnan, Iran)
Article 5
A Systems Dynamics Model for Mobile Industry Governance in the Context of the Kenyan Vision 2030 (pages 81-100)
Amos O. Omamo (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Bondo, Kenya), Anthony J Rodriguez (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology, Bondo, Kenya), Joseph Wafula Muliaro (Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya)
Issue 3
Article 1
Modelling the Effect on Quality of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) facilities in Higher Education: Case Study—Egyptian Universities (pages 1-30)
Reem Aly Elharakany (Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Alexandria, Egypt), Alfredo Moscardini (Cardiff Metropolitan, Cardiff, UK), Nermine Mohamed Khalifa (Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Alexandria, Egypt), Marwa Mohamed Abd Elghany (Arab Academy for Science & Technology, Alexandria, Egypt)
Article 2
A Global Stability of Linearizing Control of Induction Motor for PV Water Pumping Application (pages 31-56)
Meziane Salima (Department of Electrical Engineering, Souk Ahras University Algeria & Laboratory of Electrotechnics and Renewable Energy LEER, Souk Ahras University, Algeria), Atarsia Loubna (Oum El Bouaghi University, Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria), Toufouti Riad (Department of Electrical Engineering, Souk Ahras University Algeria & Laboratory of Electrotechnics and Renewable Energy LEER, Souk Ahras University, Algeria)
Article 3
The Robustness of Natural Gas Energy Supply: System Dynamics Modelling (pages 57-71)
Alireza Aslani (University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of), Samaneh Akbari (Graduate School of Management and Planning, Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of), Sanaz Tabasi (University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of)
Article 4
Fractional-Order Optimal Control of Fractional-Order Linear Vibration Systems with Time Delay (pages 72-93)
Saeed Balochian (Gonabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonabad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran), Nahid Rajaee (Gonabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gonabad, Khorasan Razavi, Iran)
Article 5
Standalone Photovoltaic System with Maximum Power Point Tracking: Modeling and Simulation (pages 94-111)
Hanane Yatimi (Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco), Elhassan Aroudam (Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco)
Issue 4
Article 1
Modelling the Dynamics of Cow-Calf Dyadic Behavior (pages 1-19)
Luciandra Macedo de Toledo (Instituto de Zootecnia, APTA/SAA, São Paulo, Brazil), Thayná Barcelos Fernandes (Mestrado em Produção Animal Sustentável, Instituto de Zootecnia, APTA/SAA, São Paulo, Brazil), Mateus José Rodrigues Paranhos da Costa (Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias, UNESP, São Paulo, Brazil), Luis Alberto Ambrósio (Instituto de Zootecnia, APTA/SAA, São Paulo, Brazil)
Article 2
A System Dynamics Model for Studying the Policies of Improvement of Chicken Industry Supply Chain (pages 20-37)
Ehsan Gale Gafi (Department of Industrial Engineering, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Babol, Iran), Nikbakhsh Javadian (Department of Industrial Engineering, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Babol, Iran)
Article 3
Public Policymaking Framework Based on System Dynamics and Big Data (pages 38-53)
Feldiansyah Bakri Nasution (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia), Nor Erne Bazin (Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia), Rika Rosalyn (Regional Revenue Service of Riau Province, Pekanbaru, Indonesia), Hasanuddin Hasanuddin (Universitas Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia)
Article 4
Enabling the Interoperability of the Modelica DSL and Matlab Simulink towards the Development of Self-Adaptive Dynamic Systems (pages 54-75)
Nikolay Tcholtchev (Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS, Berlin, Germany), Grit Dudeck (Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS, Berlin, Germany), Michael Wagner (Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS, Berlin, Germany), Christian Hein (Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS, Berlin, Germany), Arun Prakash (Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS, Berlin, Germany), Tom Ritter (Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS, Berlin, Germany)
Article 5
Application of System Engineering to Project Management: How to View Their Relationship (pages 76-97)
Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)
Article 6
Systems Thinking and Systems Analysis in Six Sigma: A Relational Review (pages 98-112)
Brian J. Galli (Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Engineering Management Industrial Engineering, Hofstra University, USA)
Volume 6 (2017)
Issue 1
Article 1
Long-term Macroeconomic Dynamics of Competition in the Russian Economy using Agent- based Modelling (pages 1-20)
Tatyana Eftonova (Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, Russia), Mariam Kiran (School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK), Mike Stannett (Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK)
Article 2
Causal Analyses of Public Debt and Structural Adjustment (pages 21-37)
John Pastor Ansah (Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore, Singapore)
Article 3
Efficient Data Reporting in a Multi-Object Tracking Using WSNs (pages 38-57)
Fatma H. Elfouly (Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications, Higher Institute of Engineering, El-Shorouk Academy, El-Shorouk City, Egypt), Rabie A. Ramadan (Department of Computer Science and Engineering College, Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia), Mohamed I. Mahmoud (Department of Control Engineering and Industrial Electronics, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, Egypt), Moawad I. Dessouky (Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, Menoufia University, Menouf, Egypt)
Article 4
Enhancement of Turbo-Generators Phase Backup Protection Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (pages 58-76)
Mohamed Salah El-Din Ahmed Abdel Aziz (Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners), Giza, Egypt), Mohamed Elsamahy (Electrical Power Department, The Higher Institute of Engineering, El-Shorouk Academy, El-Shorouk City, Egypt), Mohamed A. Moustafa Hassan (Electrical Power Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt), Fahmy M. A. Bendary (Electrical Power Department, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Banha, Egypt)
Article 5
New Discrete Time 2D Chaotic Maps (pages 77-104)
Lazaros Moysis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece,), Ahmad Taher Azar (Faculty of Computers and Information, Benha University, Benha, Egypt)
Issue 2
Article 1
A System Dynamics Model for the Analysis of the Deregulation in Electricity Market (pages 1-30)
Arezou Gholizad (Industrial Engineering Department, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran), Loza Ahmadi (Construction Management Department, Curtin University, Australia), Erfan Hassannayebi (Industrial Engineering Department, Islamic Azad University (Central Tehran Branch), Tehran, Iran), Mehrdad Memarpour (Industrial Engineering Department, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran), Masoud Shakibayifar (Department of Transportation Engineering and Planning, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran)
Article 2
Proposed Heuristics Model Optimizing the Risk on RTS (pages 31-51)
PL Pradhan (Computer Science & Engineering, GITAS Gokul Grp, VZM, AP, India)
Article 3
Review on Using System Dynamics in Designing Work Systems of Project Organizations: Product Development Process Case Study (pages 52-70)
Reem Al-Kadeem (Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Soheir Backar (Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Mohamed Eldardiry (Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Heba Haddad (High Institute of Engineering & Technology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt)
Article 4
Cooperation and Free Riding in Cyber Security Information-Sharing Programs (pages 71-85)
Asmeret Bier Naugle (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, USA), Austin Silva (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, USA), Munaf Aamir (Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, USA)
Issue 3
Article 1
Three Phase Induction Motor's Stator Turns Fault Analysis Based on Artificial Intelligence (pages 1-19)
H. A. Taha Hussein (NAHDA University, Bani-Souf, Egypt), M. E. Ammar (Department of Electrical Power and Machines, Cairo University, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Department of Electrical Power and Machines, Cairo University, Egypt)
Article 2
System Dynamics Base-Model of Humanitarian Supply Chain (HSCM) in Disaster Prone Eco-Communities of India: A Discussion on Simulation and Scenario Results (pages 20-37)
Sanjay Bhushan (Department of Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra, India)
Article 3
NPD Projects Simulation Model Incorporating Managerial Aspects Using System Dynamics Approach (pages 38-58)
Reem Alkadeem (Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Soheir Backar (Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Heba Haddad (High Institute of Engineering & Technology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Mohamed Eldardiry (Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt)
Article 4
Hierarchal Fuzzy Logic Controller and Internet of Things (IoT) Information: Disease Spreading as a Test Case (pages 59-86)
Rabie A. Ramadan (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt & Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia), Ahmed B. Altamimi (Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia)
Article 5
Policy Planning in Higher Technical Education: A System Dynamic Approach (pages 87-110)
Sanjay Soni (Mewar University, Chittrograh, Chittrograh, India &Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, India), B.K. Chorasia (Jabalpur Engineering College, Jabalpur, India)
Article 6
A Chaotic Time-Delay System with Saturation Nonlinearity (pages 111-129)
Viet-Thanh Pham (Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam), Christos Volos (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan (Vel Tech University, Chennai, India)
Article 7
Introduction to Control Systems Design Using Matlab (pages 130-170)
Lazaros Moysis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece,), Ahmad Taher Azar (Faculty of Computers and Information, Benha University, Benha, Egypt), Ioannis Kafetzis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Michail Tsiaousis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Nikolaos Charalampidis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece)
Issue 4
Article 1
Function Projective Dual Synchronization with Uncertain Parameters of Hyperchaotic Systems (pages 1-16)
A. Almatroud Othman (School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia), M.S.M. Noorani (School of Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia), M. Mossa Al-sawalha (Faculty of Science, Mathematics Department, University of Hail, Ha'il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Article 2
Position and Tilt Control of Two-Wheeled Robot (TWR): A Neuro-Fuzzy Approach (pages 17-33)
Ashwani Kharola (Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India), Pravin P. Patil (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Era University, Dehradun, India)
Article 3
Dynamics and Improved Robust Adaptive Control Strategy for the Finite Time Synchronization of Uncertain Nonlinear Systems (pages 34-62)
Kammogne Soup Tewa Alain (Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon), Kengne Romanic (Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon), Fotsin Hilaire Bertrand (Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon)
Article 4
Decision Making in Medical Diagnosis via Distance Measures on Interval Valued Fuzzy Sets (pages 63-83)
Palash Dutta (Dibrugarh University, Assam, India)
Article 5
Impact of Interest and FX Rate on Breach of DSCR in Project Finance (pages 84-101)
Chol Han Jong (aSSIST, Seoul, South Korea), Min Jae Park (aSSIST, Seoul, South Korea)
Article 6
Transient Stability Enhancement for 20 MW PV Power Plant via Incremental Conductance Controller (pages 102-123)
Rania Gamal Mohamed (Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt), Mohamed Ahmed Ebrahim (Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt), Fahmy Metwally Bendary (Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt), Saied Abd ALAziz Osman (Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt)
Volume 5 (2016)
Issue 1
Article 1
Integrating Systems Modelling and Data Science: The Joint Future of Simulation and ‘Big Data' Science (pages 1-16)
Erik Pruyt (Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands)
Article 2
A System Dynamics Model for Subsistence Farmers' Food Security Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa (pages 17-30)
Benedict Oyo (Department of Informatics, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa), Billy Mathias Kalema (Department of Informatics, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa)
Article 3
Holistic Approach for Balanced Scorecard as Managerial Decision Making Tool (pages 31-42)
Neeta Baporikar (HP-GSB, National University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
Article 4
Reaching an AIDS-Free Generation in Côte d'Ivoire, Data Driven Policy Design for HIV/AIDS Response Programs: Evidence-Based Policy Design for HIV/AIDS Response Programs in Côte d'Ivoire (pages 43-62)
Paulo Gonçalves (Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland), Simplice Takoubo Kamdem (USAID/PEPFAR, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire)
Issue 2
Article 1
Public Transportation and Private Car: A System Dynamics Approach in Understanding the Mode Choice (pages 1-18)
Arun Bajracharya (School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia)
Article 2
System Dynamics Modelling to Study the Effects of Investment in Information Technology on Logistics Performance: A Case Study from India (pages 19-40)
Amrita Jhawar (Delhi Technological University, India), S.K. Garg (Delhi Technological University, India)
Article 3
Fault Tolerant Control of an AUV using Periodic Output Feedback with Multi Model Approach (pages 41-62)
Sneha Joshi (College of Engineering, Pune University, Pune, India), D. B. Talange (Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Pune University, Pune, India)
Article 4
Applications of ANFIS in Loss of Excitation Faults Detection in Hydro-Generators (pages 63-79)
Mohamed Salah El-Din Ahmed Abdel Aziz (Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners), Giza, Egypt), Mohamed El Samahy (Elec. Power Dept., The higher Institute of Engineering, El-Shorouk Academy, Egypt), Mohamed A. Moustafa Hassan (Electrical Power Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt), Fahmy El Bendary (Electrical Power Department, Faculty of Engineering, Banha University, Banha, Egypt)
Article 5
Multi-Body Integrated Vehicle-Occupant Models for Collision Mitigation and Vehicle Safety using Dynamics Control Systems (pages 80-122)
Mustafa Elkady (Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Lebanese International University (LIU), Beirut, Lebanon & Department of Automotive Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt), Ahmed Elmarakbi (Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK), John MacIntyre (Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK), Mohamed Alhariri (Department of Computing, Engineering and Technology, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK)
Issue 3
Article 1
EAST-ADL: An Architecture Description Language for Automotive Software-intensive Systems in the Light of Recent use and Research (pages 1-20)
Hans Blom (Volvo Group, Gothenburg, Sweden), De-Jiu Chen (School of Industrial Engineering and Management, Department of Machine Design, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden), Henrik Kaijser (Volvo Group, Gothenburg, Sweden), Henrik Lönn (Volvo Group, Gothenburg, Sweden), Yiannis Papadopoulos (Department of Computer Science, University of Hull, Hull, UK), Mark-Oliver Reiser (NumberFour AG, Berlin, Germany), Ramin Tavakoli Kolagari (Faculty of Computer Science, Nuremberg Institute of Technology, Nuremberg, Germany), Sara Tucci (LIST, CEA, Gif sur Yvette, France)
Article 2
Stabilization of Mechanical Systems with Backlash by PI Loop Shaping (pages 21-46)
Ahmad Taher Azar (Faculty of Computers and Information, Benha University, Banha, Egypt,), Fernando E. Serrano (Central American Technical University (UNITEC), Tegucigalpa, Honduras)
Article 3
Dynamic Decision Making System for Public Transport Routes (pages 47-70)
Maria Spichkova (RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia), Margaret Hamilton (RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia)
Article 4
Real-Time Reconfigurations of Embedded Control Systems (pages 71-93)
Atef Gharbi (National Higher Engineering School of Tunis (ENSIT), Tunis University, Tunisia & National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), Carthage University, Tunisia), Hamza Gharsellaoui (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), Carthage University, Tunisia & National Engineering School of Carthage (ENIC), Carthage University, Tunisia), Mohamed Khalgui (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), Carthage University, Tunisia & Systems Control Lab, Xidian University, China)
Article 5
Design of a Chaotic Random Bit Generator Using a Duffing - van der Pol System (pages 94-111)
Christos Volos (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Ioannis Kyprianidis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Ioannis Stouboulos (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan (Vel Tech University, Chennai, India)
Issue 4
Article 1
Design and Implementation of Distributed Autonomous Coordinators for Cooperative Multi-Robot Systems (pages 1-15)
Gen'ichi Yasuda (Nagasaki Institute of Applied Science, Nagasaki, Japan)
Article 2
Estimate Urban Growth and Expansion by Modeling Urban Spatial Structure Using Hierarchical Cluster Analyses of Interzonal Travel Data (pages 16-41)
Darcin Akin (Gediz University, Izmir, Turkey), Serdar Alasalvar (Istanbul Greater Metropolitan Municipality, Istanbul, Turkey)
Article 3
Synthesis and Implementation of a Fixed Low Order Controller on an Electronic System (pages 42-63)
Maher Ben Hariz (Université de Tunis El Manar, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, LR11ES20, Laboratoire Analyse, Conception et Commande des Systèmes, Tunis, Tunisia), Faouzi Bouani (Université de Tunis El Manar, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, LR11ES20, Laboratoire Analyse, Conception et Commande des Systèmes, Tunis, Tunisia)
Article 4
Classification of EEG Signals for Motor Imagery based on Mutual Information and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (pages 64-82)
Shereen A. El-aal (Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt), Rabie A. Ramadan (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt), Neveen I. Ghali (Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt)
Article 5
Analysis of a Dynamical Model for HIV Infection with One or Two Inputs (pages 83-100)
Lazaros Moysis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece,), Ioannis Kafetzis (School of Mathematical Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece), Marios Politis (Health Center of Agia, Agia, Greece)
Article 6
Infrastructure Development as a Catalyst for Social-Economic Advancement (pages 101-113)
Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia & University of Pune, Pune, India)
Volume 4 (2015)
Issue 1
Article 1
A Simulation-Based Analysis of Electricity Access in Uganda (pages 1-30)
Donna Lillian Namujju (College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda), Gönenç Yücel (Department of Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey), Erik Pruyt (Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands), Richard Okou (College of Engineering, Design, Art & Technology, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda)
Article 2
Shale Gas and Import Dependency: A Multi-Method Model-Based Exploration (pages 31-56)
Ruben Moorlag (Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands), Erik Pruyt (Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands), Willem L Auping (HCSS, The Hague, Netherlands), Jan H. Kwakkel (Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands)
Article 3
Model-Based Exploration of Societal Aging in the Netherlands (pages 57-95)
Erik Pruyt (Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands), Tom Logtens (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), The Hauge, Netherlands)
Article 4
Economic Impacts of the Government Investment Policy: Dynamic CGE Model (pages 96-118)
Tsenguunjav Byambasuren (Bank of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia), Avralt-Od Purevjav (Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA), Erdenetungalag Erdenekhuyag (Institute of Finance and Economics, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
Issue 2
Special Issue on Advances in Machine Vision, Image Processing, and Pattern Analysis, Part 1
Guest Editorial Preface
Nilanjan Dey (BCET, Durgapur, India), Vikrant Bhateja (Shri Ramswaroop Memorial Group of Professional Colleges (SRMGPC), Lucknow, India), Jitendra Virmani (Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, India)
Article 1
Illumination, Pose and Occlusion Invariant Face Recognition from Range Images Using ERFI Model (pages 1-20)
Suranjan Ganguly (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India), Debotosh Bhattacharjee (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India), Mita Nasipuri (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India)
Article 2
Localized Radon Polar Harmonic Transform (LRPHT) Based Rotation Invariant Analysis of Textured Images (pages 21-41)
Satya P Singh (Electronics Engineering Department, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India), Shabana Urooj (School of Engineering, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India)
Article 3
An Efficient Block Mode Detection Algorithm for Scalable Video Coding using Probability Model (pages 42-55)
L. Balaji (Anna University, Chennai, India & Velammal Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India), K.K. Thyagharajan (RMD Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India), A. Dhanalakshmi (Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, India)
Article 4
A Novel Framework for Efficient Extraction of Meaningful Key Frames from Surveillance Video (pages 56-73)
Suresh Chandra Raikwar (GLA University, Mathura Uttar Pradesh, India), Charul Bhatnagar (GLA University, Mathura Uttar Pradesh, India), Anand Singh Jalal (GLA University, Mathura Uttar Pradesh, India)
Article 5
Word-Level Script Identification Using Texture Based Features (pages 74-94)
Pawan Kumar Singh (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India), Ram Sarkar (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India), Mita Nasipuri (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India)
Issue 3
Advances in Machine Vision, Image Processing and Pattern Analysis, Part 2
Guest Editorial Preface
Nilanjan Dey (BCET, Durgapur, India), Vikrant Bhateja (Shri Ramswaroop Memorial Group of Professional Colleges (SRMGPC), Lucknow, India), Jitendra Virmani (Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, India)
Article 1
An Effective Edge and Texture Based Approach towards Curved Videotext Detection and Extraction (pages 1-29)
P. Sudir (VTU, Belgaum, India), M. Ravishankar (VVIT, Mysore, India)
Article 2
Analysis of SSIM based Quality Assessment across Color Channels of Images (pages 30-42)
T. Chandrakanth (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, M.V.S.R Engineering College, Nadargul, India), B. Sandhya (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, M.V.S.R Engineering College, Nadargul, India)
Article 3
Learning Algorithms for Anomaly Detection from Images (pages 43-69)
Tarem Ahmed (BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh), Al-Sakib Khan Pathan (International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Supriyo Shafkat Ahmed (BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Article 4
Passive Copy- Move Forgery Detection Using Speed-Up Robust Features, Histogram Oriented Gradients and Scale Invariant Feature Transform (pages 70-89)
Ramesh Chand Pandey (Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India), Sanjay Kumar Singh (Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India), K K Shukla (Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India)
Issue 4
Article 1
Towards Harnessing Phone Messages and Telephone Conversations for Prediction of Food Crisis (pages 1-16)
Andrew Lukyamuzi (Institute of Computer Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda), John Ngubiri (College of Computing and Information Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda), Washington Okori (Uganda Technology and Management University (UTAMU), Kampala, Uganda)
Article 2
The Dynamics of Food Insecurity in Ethiopia (pages 17-34)
Melak Mesfin Ayenew (Millennium Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
Article 3
Extracting Biological Significant Subnetworks from Protein-Protein Interactions Induced by Differentially Expressed Genes of HIV-1 Vpr Variants (pages 35-51)
Bandana Barman (Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kalyani Government Engineering College, Kalyani, India), Anirban Mukhopadhyay (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Kalyani, Kalyani, India)
Article 4
Stabilizing and Swinging-Up the Inverted Pendulum Using PI and PID Controllers Based on Reduced Linear Quadratic Regulator Tuned by PSO (pages 52-69)
M. E. Mousa (Ministry of Civil Aviation, Cairo, Egypt), M. A. Ebrahim (Electrical Engineering Department, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Electrical Power Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt)
Volume 3 (2014)
Issue 1
Article 1
Faults Classification Scheme for Three Phase Induction Motor (pages 1-20)
Mohammed Obaid Mustafa (Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden), George Nikolakopoulos (Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden), Thomas Gustafsson (Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden)
Article 2
The Nature and Role of Complexity in Simulation Performance: The Case of Multi-Stage New Product Screening (pages 21-46)
Paulo Figueiredo (SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, Brazil), Elisabeth Loiola (UFBA / NPGA, Salvador, Brazil)
Article 3
Classical Sliding and Generalized Variable Structure Controls for a Manipulator Robot Arm with Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (pages 47-70)
Lamia Melkou (Automation and Robotics, Advanced Technologies and Development Center (CDTA), Algiers, Algeria), Mustapha Hamerlain (Automation and Robotics, Advanced Technologies and Development Center (CDTA), Algiers, Algeria)
Article 4
An Adaptive ICT-Enabled Model for Knowledge Identification and Management for Enterprise Development (pages 71-89)
Agnes Mindila (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya), Anthony Rodrigues (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya), Dorothy McCormick (University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya), Ronald Mwangi (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya)
Article 5
ICT Powered Strategic Flexibility System Dynamic Model: A Pillar for Economic Development in Micro and Small Enterprises (pages 90-110)
Agnes Mindila (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya), Anthony Rodrigues (Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya), Dorothy McCormick (University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya), Ronald Mwangi (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya)
Article 6
Dynamic Modeling in New Product Development: The Case of Knowledge Management Enablers in a Food Product (pages 111-134)
Diana B. Queb González (Exa-Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico), Marisela Rodríguez Salvador (Quality and Manufacturing Center Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico)
Issue 2
Special Issue on the 13th Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing
Guest Editorial Preface
Laura M. Roa (IEEE Member, IAMBE Member, AIMBE Member, EAMBES Fellow, Biomedical Engineering Group, University of Seville, Seville, Spain), Roger Kamm (IEEE Member, IAMBE Member, AIMBE Member, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA), Javier Reina (IEEE Member, Department Signal Theory and Communications, University of Seville, Seville, Spain)
Article 1
Reliability of Dynamic Causal Modeling using the Statistical Parametric Mapping Toolbox (pages 1-16)
Pegah T. Hosseini (Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK), Shouyan Wang (Suzhou Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, China), Julie Brinton (Auditory Implant Service, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK), Steven Bell (Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK), David M. Simpson (Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK)
Article 2
Development and Validation of a Universal Measurement System for Measuring the Performance of Mammals (pages 17-33)
Torbjörn Ödman (Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden), Natalia Ödman (Södra Älvsborgs sjukhus, Borås, Sweden), Eugeni Rabotchi (Ericsson AB, Borås, Sweden), Sigvard Åkervall (Södra Älvsborgs Sjukhus, Borås, Sweden), Maria Lindén (Mälardalen University, Västerås, Sweden)
Article 3
Recovering Planned Trajectories in Robotic Rehabilitation Therapies under the Effect of Disturbances (pages 34-49)
Vijaykumar Rajasekaran (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia & Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona Tech, Barcelona, Spain), Joan Aranda (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia & Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona Tech, Barcelona, Spain), Alicia Casals (Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia & Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona Tech, Barcelona, Spain)
Article 4
A New Definition of BMI Scale by Relationship between Respiration and Unconscious Behavior during Sleep with Body Motion Wave (pages 50-64)
Jun'ya Wada (Graduate School of Engineering, Iwate University, Morioka, Japan), Tadashi Yajima (Graduate School of Engineering, Iwate University, Morioka, Japan), Takenori Imamatsu (Graduate School of Engineering, Iwate University, Morioka, Japan), Hiroaki Okawai (Graduate School of Engineering, Iwate University, Morioka, Japan)
Article 5
Intelligent Chair Sensor: Classification and Correction of Sitting Posture (pages 65-80)
Leonardo Martins (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal), Rui Lucena (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal), Rui Almeida (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal), João Belo (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal), Cláudia Quaresma (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal & Departamento de Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Beja, Portugal), Adelaide Jesus (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal), Pedro Vieira (Departamento de Física, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal)
Article 6
Computational Hemodynamic Modeling of the Cardiovascular System (pages 81-98)
Alejandro Talaminos (University of Seville, Seville, Spain), Laura M. Roa (CIBER-BBN, University of Seville, Seville, Spain), Antonio Álvarez (University of Seville, Seville, Spain), Javier Reina (CIBER-BBN, University of Seville, Seville, Spain)
Issue 3
Article 1
Load Frequency Control in Power System via Improving PID Controller Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and ANFIS Techniques (pages 1-24)
Naglaa K. Bahgaat (Elec. Comm. Dept. Faculty of Engineering, Canadian International College (CIC), 6 October City, Giza, Egypt), M. I. El-Sayed (Electrical Power Engineering Dept. Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Electrical Power Engineering Dept. Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt), F. A. Bendary (Electrical Power Engineering Dept. Faculty of Engineering, Banha University, Cairo, Egypt)
Article 2
Synthesis of Controllers for MIMO Systems with Time Response Specifications (pages 25-52)
Maher Ben Hariz (Université de Tunis El Manar, Faculté des Sciences de Tunis, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, LR11ES20, Laboratoire d'Analyse, Conception et Commande des Systèmes, Tunis, Tunisia), Wassila Chagra (Université de Tunis El Manar, Institut Préparatoire Aux études d'Ingénieurs d'El Manar, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, LR11ES20, Laboratoire d'Analyse, Conception et Commande des Systèmes, Tunis, Tunisia), Faouzi Bouani (Université de Tunis El Manar, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, LR11ES20, Laboratoire d'Analyse, Conception et Commande des Systèmes, Tunis, Tunisia)
Article 3
A Remote and Sensorless Stator Winding Temperature Estimation Method for Thermal Protection for Induction Motor (pages 53-72)
T. A. Enany (Electrical Engineer in EHCSS, Bani_Souf, Egypt), W. I. Wahba (Fayoum University, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Cairo University, Egypt)
Article 4
Voltage Swell Mitigation Using Flexible AC Transmission Systems Based on Evolutionary Computing Methods (pages 73-95)
Marwa Shahin (Department of Electrical Engineering, Algezera Academy, Cairo, Egypt), Ebtisam Saied (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt), M.A. Moustafa Hassan (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt), Fahmy Bendary (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Benha University, Cairo, Egypt)
Article 5
A System Dynamics Approach to Humanitarian Logistics and the Transportation of Relief Supplies (pages 96-126)
Yesenia Cruz-Cantillo (Civil Engineering and Surveying Department, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Mayagüez, PR, USA)
Article 6
Neural Networks Predictive Controller Using an Adaptive Control Rate (pages 127-147)
Ahmed Mnasser (Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia), Faouzi Bouani (Analysis, Conception and Control of Systems Laboratory, National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia), Mekki Ksouri (Analysis, Conception and Control of Systems Laboratory, National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia)
Issue 4
Article 1
Analysis & Minimization of the Effect of Delay on Load Balancing for Efficient Web Server Queueing Model (pages 1-16)
Harikesh Singh (Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology, Guna, India), Shishir Kumar (Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology, Guna, India)
Article 2
Dealing with Multiple Models in System Dynamics: Perspectives on the Future of Copper (pages 17-35)
Willem L. Auping (The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, The Hague, Netherlands), Erik Pruyt (Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands), Jan H. Kwakkel (Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands)
Article 3
A Model-Based Exploration and Policy Analysis Related to Prostitution and Human Trafficking (pages 36-64)
András Kővári (Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands), Erik Pruyt (Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands)
Article 4
Using System Dynamics Method to Manage Construction and Demolition Waste (pages 65-86)
Fardin Azhari (Industrial Engineering College, Islamic Azad University of South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran), Farshid Abdi (Industrial Engineering College, Islamic Azad University of South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran), Amir abbas Shojaie (Industrial Engineering College, Islamic Azad University of South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran)
Article 5
A Qualitative Systems Thinking Approach in Understanding the Implementation of Innovation on Construction Projects (pages 87-108)
Arun Bajracharya (The British University in Dubai, Dubai, UAE)
Article 6
Simulation Tool for Inventory Models: SIMIN (pages 109-124)
Pratiksha Saxen (Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India), Tulsi Kushwaha (Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India)
Volume 2 (2013)
Issue 1
Article 1
Modelling the Growing Process of Integrated Healthcare Supply Networks (pages 1-13)
Daria Battini (Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, Vincenza, Italy), Maurizio Faccio (Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, Vincenza, Italy), Alessandro Persona (Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, Vincenza, Italy), Fabio Sgarbossa (Department of Management and Engineering, University of Padova, Vincenza, Italy)
Article 2
Accounting for Lean Implementation in Government Enterprise: Intended and Unintended Consequences (pages 14-36)
Chester S. Labedz (Department of Management, School of Business, Central Connecticut State University, New Britian, CT, USA), John R. Gray (Letterkenny Army Depot, USA & Independent Consultant, Chambersburg, PA, USA)
Article 3
A System Dynamics Model of the American Collectable Comic Book Market (pages 37-58)
John Wyburn (Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, UK), Paul Alun Roach (Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, UK)
Article 4
Capturing Structural Complexity of Innovation Diffusion through System Dynamics: A Discussion on Model Development, Calibration and Simulation Results (pages 59-96)
Sanjay Bhushan (Department of Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Dayalbagh, Agra, India)
Article 5
A Novel Quota Sampling Algorithm for Generating Representative Random Samples given Small Sample Size (pages 97-113)
Ahmed M. Fouad (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Giza, Egypt), Mohamed Saleh (Department of Operations Research and Decision Support, Cairo University, Cairo, Giza, Egypt), Amir F. Atiya (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Giza, Egypt)
Article 6
Reconfiguration of Synchronous Real-Time Operating System (pages 114-132)
Hamza Gharsellaoui (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia), Mohamed Khalgui (National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology, University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia, Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation, CNR Research Council, Milan, Italy, & Systems Control, Xidjian University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China), Samir Ben Ahmed (Faculté des Sciences, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia)
Issue 2
Article 1
A PSO-Inspired Multi-Robot Map Exploration Algorithm Using Frontier-Based Strategy (pages 1-13)
Yi Zhou (School of Software, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China), Kai Xiao (School of Software, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China), Yiheng Wang (School of Software, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China), Alei Liang (School of Software, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China), Aboul Ella Hassanien (Information Technology Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt)
Article 2
Reliable Face Recognition Using Artificial Neural Network (pages 14-42)
Shaimaa A. El-said (Department of Electronics and Communications, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt)
Article 3
Image Color Transfer Approach by Analogy with Taylor Expansion (pages 43-54)
Hongbo Liu (School of Information, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China), Ye Ji (School of Information, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China), Aboul Ella Hassanien (Department of Information Technology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt)
Article 4
Blind Deconvolution of Sources in Fourier Space Based on Generalized Laplace Distribution (pages 55-65)
M. El-Sayed Waheed (Department of Computer Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt), Mohamed-H Mousa (Department of Computer Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt), Mohamed-K Hussein (Department of Computer Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt)
Article 5
A Probabilistic Neural Network-Based Module for Recognition of Objects from their 3-D Images (pages 66-79)
Onsy A. Abdel Alim (Department of Electrical Engineering, Beirut University, Beirut, Lebanon), Amin Shoukry (Computer Department, Egyptian Japanese University of Science and Technology (EJUST), Alexandria, Egypt), Neamat A. Elboughdadly (Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Gehan Abouelseoud (Department of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt)
Issue 3
Article 1
Application of Particle Swarm Optimization in Design of PID Controller for AVR System (pages 1-17)
H. F. Abu-Seada (Ministry of Electricity, Cairo, Egypt), W. M. Mansor (Faculty of Engineering, “Shoubra” Benha University, Cairo, Egypt), F. M. Bendary (Faculty of Engineering, “Shoubra” Benha University, Cairo, Egypt), A. A. Emery (National Energy Control Center, Cairo, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Elec. Power Department, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt)
Article 2
A New Modular Strategy For Action Sequence Automation Using Neural Networks And Hidden Markov Models (pages 18-35)
Mohamed Adel Taher (Marine Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt), Mostapha Abdeljawad (Marine Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt)
Article 3
Multi-Purpose Simulation and Testing Model Of the (Electronic Gas Turbine Control Unit) (EGTCU) (pages 36-57)
Mohammed Adel Elsayed Saad (Department of Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineering, Khalda Petroleum Company, Cairo, Egypt), Mohammad El Bardini (Department of Industrial Electronics and Control Stystems Engineering, Faculty of Electronics Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt), Mohammad Ibrahim Mahmoud (IEEE & Department of Industrial Electronics and Control Stystems Engineering, Faculty of Electronics Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt)
Article 4
Effects of Discount Scenarios on Chaotic Behavior of Inventory Level Under Price-Dependent Demand (pages 58-72)
Iman Nosoohi (Department of Industrial Engineering& Systems Analysis, Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan, Iran), Jamshid Parvizian (Department of Industrial Engineering& Systems Analysis, Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan, Iran)
Article 5
A System Dynamics Approach to Quantitatively Analyze the Effects of Mobile Broadband Ecosystem’s Variables on Demands and Allocation of Wireless Spectrum for the Cellular Industry (pages 73-93)
Rikin Thakker (The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA), Timothy Eveleigh (The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA), Thomas Holzer (The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA), Shahryar Sarkani (The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA)
Article 6
Performance Study of a New CSMA/CA Access Method with QoS Based on 802.11b and Comparison with 802.15.4/ZigBee (pages 94-112)
Faiza Charfi (Electronic and Information Technology Laboratory L.E.T.I, National Engineering School of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia), Walid Labidi (National Engineering School of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia), J. Marc Thiriet (Grenoble Images Parole Signal Automatique Laboratory (G.P.S.A-Lab), Grenoble, France)
Issue 4
Article 1
Design and Implementation of a Fast General Purpose Fuzzy Processor (pages 1-18)
Mohamed Ibrahim Mahmoud (Menoufia University, Menufia, Egypt), Sayed Mohamed El-Araby (NRC, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt), Safey Ahmed Shehata (NRC, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt), Refaat Mohamed Fikry AbouZaid (NRC, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority (EAEA), Cairo, Egypt), Fathi Abd El-Samie (Menoufia University, Menufia, Egypt)
Article 2
MVClustViz: A Novice Yet Simple Multivariate Cluster Visualization Technique for Centroid-based Clusters (pages 19-32)
Sagar S. De (S. N. Bose National Center for Basic Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India), Minati Mishra (Department of Information and Communication Technology, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha, India), Satchidananda Dehuri (Department of Systems Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea)
Article 3
A Comparative Analysis of Rough Set Based Intelligent Techniques for Unsupervised Gene Selection (pages 33-46)
P. K. Nizar Banu (Department of Computer Applications, B. S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India), H. Hannah Inbarani (Department of Computer Science, Periyar University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India)
Article 4
CAM: Clustering Algorithms for Multimodal WSN (pages 47-67)
Fady Medhat (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt), Rabie A. Ramadan (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt), Ihab Talkhan (Department of Computer Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt)
Article 5
Effects of Free Goods on Market Sustainability (pages 68-101)
Steven Cavaleri (Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, USA), Sheldon Friedman (University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT, USA)
Volume 1 (2012)
Issue 1
Article 1
Adaptive Hybrid Intelligent Tracking Control for Uncertain Fractional Order Chaotic Systems (pages 1-16)
Tsung-Chih Lin (Feng-Chia University, Taiwan), Chia-Hao Kuo (Feng-Chia University, Taiwan)
Article 2
UML-Based Design and Validation of Intelligent Agents-Based Reconfigurable Embedded Control Systems (pages 17-38)
Amen Ben Hadj Ali (Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia), Mohamed Khalgui (Xidian University, China), Samir Ben Ahmed (Tunis El Manar University, Tunisia)
Article 3
Statistical Methods and Artificial Neural Networks Techniques in Electromyography (pages 39-47)
Ahmad Taher Azar (Benha University, Egypt), Valentina E. Balas (University of Arad, Romania)
Article 4
Emergent Dynamics of Workforce Program Reductions: A Hybrid Multi-Level Analysis (pages 48-107)
Steven Cavaleri (Central Connecticut State University, USA), Chester S. Labedz (Central Connecticut State University, USA), George H. Stalker (Dataleaf Technologies, Inc., USA)
Issue 2
Article 1
Stability of Discrete Recurrent Neural Networks with Interval Delays: Global Results (pages 1-14)
Magdi S. Mahmoud (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia), Fouad M. AL Sunni (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia)
Article 3
Parameter Identification Using ANFIS for Magnetically Saturated Induction Motor (pages 28-43)
Mohamed M. Ismail Ali (Helwan University, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Cairo University, Egypt)
Article 4
An Artificial Intelligence Based Approach for High Impedance Faults Analysis in Distribution Networks (pages 44-59)
M. S. Abdel Aziz (Shaker Consultancy Group, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Cairo University, Egypt), E. A. El-Zahab (Cairo University, Egypt)
Article 5
Park’s Transformation for Electric Power Quality Recognition and Classification in Distribution Networks (pages 60-79)
Ahmad M. AL Kandari (College of Technological Studies, Kuwait), Jamal Y. Madouh (College of Technological Studies, Kuwait), Soliman A. Soliman (Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt), Rashid A. Alammari (Qatar University, Qatar)
Article 6
Gain Scheduled Filtering Design for Parameter Varying System (pages 80-95)
Magdi S. Mahmoud (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia), Alaeddin K. Jaradat (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia), Abdel Wahid Saif (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia)
Issue 3
Article 1
Adaptive Output Feedback Voltage-Based Control of Magnetically-Saturated Induction Motors (pages 1-53)
Mohamed M. Ismail (Helwan University, Egypt), Hossam A. Abdel Fattah (Cairo University, Egypt), Ahmed Bahgat (Cairo University, Egypt)
Article 4
Adaptive Synchronization of Unknown Chaotic Systems Using Mamdani Fuzzy Approach (pages 122-138)
G. El-Ghazaly (University of Genova, Italy)
Article 5
EUREKA: Insights into Human Energy and Weight Regulation from Simple—Bathtub-Like—Models (pages 139-177)
Tarek K. Abdel-Hamid (Naval Postgraduate School, USA)
Issue 4
Article 1
Adult Social Care Workforce Analysis in England: A System Dynamics Approach (pages 1-20)
Stephan Onggo (Department of Management Science, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, UK)
Article 2
Capturing Structural Complexity of Innovation Diffusion through System Dynamics: A Discussion on Model Development, Calibration, and Simulation Results (pages 21-58)
Sanjay Bhushan (Department of Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Dayalbagh, India)
Article 3
A Simulation Model for Managing Marketing Multi-Channel Conflict (pages 59-76)
Hisham M. Abdelsalam (Operations Research and Decision Support Department, Faculty of Computers and Information, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt), Ahmed O. El-Tagy (Regional IT Institute, Cairo, Egypt)
Article 4
Simulating Hamlet: Questions, Cautions, and Critique (pages 77-87)
Tim Haslett (Linchpin Consulting, Richmond, VIC, Australia)
Article 5
New Optimal Solutions for Real-Time Reconfigurable Periodic Asynchronous Operating System Tasks with Minimizations of Response Time (pages 88-131)
Hamza Gharsellaoui (Computer Technologies Department, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology-University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia), Mohamed Khalgui (Computer Technologies Department, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology-University of Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia, Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation-Consiglio, Nazionale delle Ricerche, Rome, Italy, & Xidjian University, Xi’an, China), Samir Ben Ahmed (FST Faculty, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia)
Article 6
Using Positive and Negative Sequence Components of Currents and Voltages for High Impedance Fault Analysis via ANFIS (pages 132-157)
Mohamed M. Ismail (Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt), M. A. Moustafa Hassan (Department of Electrical Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt)