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An interactive memetic algorithm for production and manufacturing problems modelled as a multi-objective travelling salesman problem
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2012)
In this paper a preference-based interactive memetic random-key genetic algorithm (PIMRKGA) is developed and used to find (weakly) Pareto optimal solutions to manufacturing and production problems that can be modelled as ...
Models for relief routing: equity efficiency and efficacy
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2012)
In humanitarian relief operations vehicle routing and supply allocation decisions are critically important. Similar routing and allocation decisions are studied for commercial settings where efficiency in terms of minimizing ...
Canonical forms for families of anti-commuting diagonalizable linear operators
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2012)
It is well known that a commuting family of diagonalizable linear operators on a finite dimensional vector space is simultaneously diagonalizable. In this paper we consider a family A = {A(a)} A(a) : V -> V a = 1... N of ...
A framework for water and carbon footprint analysis of national electricity production scenarios
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2017)
While carbon footprint reduction potential and energy security aspects of renewable and non-renewable resources are widely considered in energy policy their effects on water resources are mostly overlooked. This research ...
Chelate extraction of transition metal ions by ethylene diamine diacetic acid with n-substituted octadecyl groups
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2002)
An organic-soluble chelating agent NN'-di-n-octadecyl ethylenediamine-NN'-diacetic acid (DOED) has been synthesized in two steps by (i) condensation of dibromoethane with 1-amino octadecane (octadecylamine) and (ii) ...
Metalization of polymer beads via polymer-supported hydrazines as reducing agents
(John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002)
A new method for depositing metal onto a polymer surface has been developed in which the metal coating of polymer beads is performed with hydrazine functions as reducing agents on the surface of the polymer itself. In this ...
Epidemic models for phase transitions: application to a physical gel
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017)
Carrageenan gels are characterized by reversible sol-gel and gel-sol transitions under cooling and heating processes and these transitions are approximated by generalized logistic growth curves. We express the transitions ...
A fuzzy AHP-PROMETHEE II approach for evaluation of solar power plant location alternatives in Turkey
(IOS Press, 2017)
Solar energy produced through a solar power plant is a freely available non-polluting renewable source of energy that reduces the greenhouse effect. Selecting the best location for a solar power plant among several location ...
Radio frequency identification system optimisation models for lifecycle of a durable product
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2010)
We address the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to support and manage durable products over their entire lifecycle with a focus on optimising the RFID tagging system. We develop general ...
A hybrid approach to concept selection through fuzzy analytic network process
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2009)
Evaluating conceptual design alternatives in a new product development (NPD) environment has been one of the most critical issues for many companies which try to survive in the fast-growing world markets. Therefore most ...