production planning
Solving a Multi-Objective Mathematical Model for Aggregate Production Planning in a Closed-loop Supply Chain Under Uncertain Conditions

Ommolbanin Yousefi; Saeed Rezaeei Moghadam; Neda Hajheidari

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 25-44

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.275841.1265

Abstract
  One of the most important decisions taken in a supply chain is the issue of aggregate production planning where a program-within a medium time-range-- is determined for optimum manufacturing of all products using shared equipment and resources. This research presents a multi-objective model that helps ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Detection of an imbalance fault by vibration monitoring: case of a screw compressor

Walid Meslameni; Taoufik Kamoun

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 27-39

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.269384.1243

Abstract
  The evolution of the means aimed at improving the availability of strategic equipment requires a credible level of maintenance with the development of original monitoring techniques such as vibration diagnostics. The vibration monitoring of strategic equipment through a vibration diagnosis requires mainly ...  Read More

Supply chain management
The impact of strategic cost management on the relationship between supply chain practices, top management support and financial performance improvement

Jaber Ghanbari; Ebrahim Abbasi; Hosein Didekhani; Majid Ashrafi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 32-49

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.294904.1364

Abstract
  The present study investigated the role of strategic cost management as a moderating variable on the relationship between supply chain practices, Top Management Support (TMS), and financial performance improvement. Financial performance improvement was considered as a dependent variable, while supply ...  Read More

Scheduling
Robust multi-objective hybrid flow shop scheduling

Behnaz Zanjani; Maghsoud Amiri; Payam Hanafizadeh; Maziar Salahi

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 40-55

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.252651.1202

Abstract
  Scheduling is an important decision-making process that aims to allocate limited resources to the jobs in a production process. Among scheduling problems, Hybrid Flow Shop (HFS) scheduling has good adaptability with most real world applications including innumerable cases of uncertainty of parameters ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Lean at Home: Applying 5 Whys and Lean PFMEA to Home Projects

Robert S Keyser; Parisa Pooyan

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 45-55

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.320848.1410

Abstract
  Root cause analysis techniques are often applied to problems in the workplace; however, they may also prove very useful to home projects. This research explores the application of two root cause analysis techniques in home projects: (1) 5 Whys to determine the root cause of a home air conditioning unit ...  Read More

Engineering Optimization
Optimization of tensile strength of butt joint weldment on mild steel plate using response surface methodology

Osarobo Osamede Ogbeide; Kolawole Akeredolu; Samuel Ayodeji Omotehinse

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 50-58

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.297079.1362

Abstract
  The service life of engineering structure is mostly affected by the quality and strength of the welded joints. Tensile tests are performed for several reasons. The results are used in selecting materials for engineering applications. Tensile properties are frequently included in material specifications ...  Read More

Energy Saving
Evaluation of domestic energy preference in Nigeria cities: a case study of Warri, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Calabar

Silas Oseme Okuma; Ejiroghene Kelly Orhorhoro; Amos Adesoji Idowu

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 56-62

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.269276.1241

Abstract
  The significance of energy in human lives cannot be overemphasized. It is crucial to all facets of economic growth, progress, and development as well as poverty eradication and security.  Household energy is generally required for a variety of purposes. It is required for lighting and heating. This ...  Read More

Scheduling
Integration of two-stage assembly flow shop scheduling and vehicle routing using Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm

Vahid Bahmani; Mohammad Amin Adibi; Esmaeil Mehdizadeh

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 56-83

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.329251.1450

Abstract
  This paper provides an integrated model for a two-stage assembly flow shop scheduling problem and distribution through vehicle routing in a soft time window. So, a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model has been proposed with the objective of minimizing the total cost of distribution, holding ...  Read More

Forecasting, production planning, and control
Investigation of the effect of corrosion rate on post welded heat treatment of medium carbon steel in seawater

Ejiroghene Kelly Orhorhoro; Andrew Amagbor Erameh; Rogers Ibunemisam Tamuno

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 59-67

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.314704.1398

Abstract
  In this study, the effects of corrosion rate on post welded annealed heat-treated medium carbon steel in seawater was investigated. The medium carbon steel samples were butt-welded by using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) technique and, afterwards, heat treated by annealing at different annealing ...  Read More

Heuristics and Metaheuristics Algorithms
A comprehensive review on meta-heuristic algorithms and their classification with novel approach

Hojatollah Rajabi Moshtaghi; Abbas Toloie Eshlaghy; Mohammad Reza Motadel

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 63-89

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.238926.1180

Abstract
  Conventional and classical optimization methods are not efficient enough to deal with complicated, NP-hard, high-dimensional, non-linear, and hybrid problems. In recent years, the application of meta-heuristic algorithms for such problems increased dramatically and it is widely used in various fields. ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Investigating causes of delay in natural gas distribution pipeline projects: a correlation analysis (case study: Khuzestan Province of Iran)

Hadi Mehrabi Sharafabadi; Mohamad Ali Movafaghpour

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 68-77

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.288492.1333

Abstract
  The main purpose of this study is to identify the delay factors and evaluate the type ranking of delays in natural gas distribution projects. We have investigated 274 projects in Khuzestan gas company from 2015 to 2020. Projects investigated in this study included urban, rural, transmission lines, industrial ...  Read More

Operations Research
A game theory–based model for dental centers in a competitive market of dental tourism under government intervention

Seyed Amin Badri; Negar Yarmohamadi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 78-94

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.300196.1370

Abstract
  The aim of this paper is to propose a mathematical model for two dental centers in a competitive market of dental tourism. Dental tourists are looking for cheaper treatment with proper quality, and dental centers are looking to maximize their profits by providing services to tourists. Government also ...  Read More

Data Envelopment Analysis, DEA
Cost Efficiency in the Presence of Time Dependent Prices

Jafar Pourmahmoud; Naser Kaheh; Farhad Hosseinzadeh Lotfi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 84-96

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.344543.1475

Abstract
  In traditional cost-efficiency models, inputs and outputs, as well as input prices were known as constant values for each decision-making unit In our daily applications, however, market entry prices vary at different times. In other words, input prices for decision-making units (DMUs) are time dependent. ...  Read More

Computational modelling
Numerical approximation for the fractional advection-diffusion equation using a high order difference scheme

Zahra Mahboob Dana; Hashem Saberi Najafi; Amir Hossein Refahi Sheikhani

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 90-103

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.240340.1183

Abstract
  In this paper, a one-dimensional fractional advection-diffusion equation is considered. First, we propose a numerical approximation of the Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative which is fourth-order accurate, then a numerical method for the fractional advection-diffusion equation using a high order ...  Read More

Quality Control
Developed reverse logistic airline service quality (RL AIRQUAL) model for reverse support service quality gaps analysis in air industry

Nazila Adabavzeh; Mehrdad Nikbakht

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 95-107

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.291483.1344

Abstract
  The airline industry plays a fundamental role in the economic and social development of societies and it also has an important impact on improving foreign trade. The airline industry is one of the main infrastructures for sustainable development of the country. The quality of the reverse engineering ...  Read More

Statistical Process
A Data-Driven Design for Gas Turbines Exit Temperature Spread Condition Monitoring System

Nastaran Hajarian; Farzad Movahedi Sobhani; Seyed Jafar Sadjadi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 97-112

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.296470.1361

Abstract
  One of the most complex and costly systems in the industry is the Gas turbine (GT). Because of the complexity of these assets, various indicators have been used to monitor the health condition of different parts of the gas turbine. Turbine exit temperature (TET) spread is one of the significant indicators ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Energy effectiveness and conservation of pipeline construction industry using Iso 50001 energy management system

Yayan Saputra; Fibi Eko Putra; Taufik Hidayat

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 108-114

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.307055.1384

Abstract
  The number of pipeline construction industry and electricity prices in Indonesia from 2013 to 2019 has increased. In order for the pipeline construction industry to be sustainable and competitive, the industry must strive to reduce electricity consumption, one of which is the ISO 50001 energy management ...  Read More

Forecasting, production planning, and control
Estimating Production Losses From COVID-19 Pandemic Disruptions Based On Stock Returns

Obojobo Obukeajeta Donatus; Chima Uzorh

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 113-124

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.363902.1506

Abstract
  Economic or local disruptions that affect organizations' production activities often result in unexpected losses. An excellent example is the recent COVID-19 pandemic disruption which affected many economies globally. This study presents a deterministic model and uses simple regression analysis to estimate ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Factors affecting the readiness of green business process management in the Iranian banking industry

Farkhondeh Mortaz Hejri; Changiz Valmohammadi; Mahmood Alborzi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 115-133

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.290644.1340

Abstract
  This study aimed to identify factors affecting the green management process readiness of banks and determining the interactions and priority of these factors. To this end, factors affecting the green management process readiness in the banking industry were extracted by using an in-depth study of the ...  Read More

Management and Entrepreneurship
Open innovation and SMEs: providing a model for business development (an application on Iranian industrial park)

Younos Vakil Alroaia

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 125-140

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.281399.1303

Abstract
  The aim of this study is providing a developed model for SMEs' in open innovation activities. In this regard, an appropriate model was defined by studying the literature. Then, after selecting a sample of 60 small and medium enterprises the data were collected by a questionnaire and were analyzed with ...  Read More

Supply chain management
Proposing an integrated model for evaluation of green and resilient suppliers by path analysis, SWARA and TOPSIS

Ali Mansory; Abbas Nasiri; Nabiollah Mohammadi

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2021, , Pages 129-149

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.256316.1206

Abstract
  The main purpose of this paper is to identify the traditional, green and effective resilience criteria in the performance of green and resilient suppliers and their ranking with path analysis, SWARA and TOPSIS combined approach in Fanavaran Petrochemical Company. The research method is applied in terms ...  Read More

Data mining
A hybrid model for predicting bitcoin price using machine learning and metaheuristic algorithms

Aboosaleh Mohammad Sharifi; Kaveh Khalili Damghani; Farshid Abdi; Soheila Sardar

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 134-150

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.291175.1343

Abstract
  Cryptocurrencies are considered as new financial and economic tools having special and innovative features, among which Bitcoin is the most popular. The contribution of the Bitcoin market continues to grow due to the special nature of Bitcoin. The investors' attention to Bitcoin has increased significantly ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Assessing the impact of operational flaws on the performance of microfinance institutions in Ghana: a case study of selected microfinance institutions

Annette Serwaa Agyeman; Adjei Gyamfi Gyimah; Solomon Adu-Asare

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 137-153

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2020.213974.1118

Abstract
  Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) contribute significantly to the development of a country and many of these institutions are found in most developing countries including Ghana. However, many challenges have been alleged to stifle the efforts of microfinance companies in their attempt to make their all-important ...  Read More

Scheduling
A Bi-Objective Optimal Task Scheduling Model for Two-Machine Robotic-Cell Subject to Probable Machine Failures

Bahareh Vaisi; Hiwa Farughi; Sadigh Raissi; Heibatolah Sadeghi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 141-154

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.336768.1465

Abstract
  In this study, we model a stochastic scheduling problem for a robotic cell with two unreliable machines susceptible to breakdowns and subject to the probability of machine failure and machine repair. A single gripper robot facilitates the loading/unloading of parts and cell-internal movement. Since it ...  Read More

Human factors, ergonomics, and safety
Optimization of safety audit planning: a case study of process plant in India

S. V. S. Raja Prasad

Volume 8, Issue 2 , June 2021, , Pages 150-158

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.259247.1213

Abstract
  Safety audit is a system for evaluating the adherence of an occupational safety and health plan to fulfill statutory requirements with prior planning. Safety audit planning is the predetermining activity of what, how, where, when and by whom the audit will be carried out to achieve its objective. Safety ...  Read More