Operations Research
Modelling and optimization of residential electricity load under stochastic demand

Kizito Paul Mubiru; Maureen Nalubowa Ssempijja

Volume 13, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 48-61

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2023.422577.1401

Abstract
  The paper considers a modelling framework for a set of households in residential areas using electricity as a form of energy for domestic consumption. Considering the demand and availability of units for electricity consumption, optimal decisions for electricity load allocation are paramount to sustain ...  Read More

Operations Research
Toward characterizing solutions to complex programming problems involving fuzzy parameters in constraints

Hamiden Abd El-Wahed Khalifa; Dragan Pamučar; Seyyed Ahmad Edalatpanah

Volume 13, Issue 1 , March 2024, , Pages 62-70

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2024.447897.1427

Abstract
  The current study investigates to characterize the Complex Programming Problem (CPP) solution in a fuzzy environment. The paper is divided into two parts: 1) the first presents a Fuzzy Complex Programming Problem (F-CPP) with fuzzy complex constraints, and 2) the second presents the optimality criteria ...  Read More

Operations Research
Productivity Improvement through Ergonomics Sub-system Concern Using MCDM with Goal Programing: A Case Study

Seife Ebeyedengel Tekletsadik

Volume 11, Issue 4 , December 2022, , Pages 378-389

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2022.361195.1337

Abstract
  Productivity improvement is important for the sustainability of the business. However, before improvement it is important to measure the existing system productivity level. In this sense, the productivity of the case company has been measured by using the PO-P approach. Using this approach, the overall ...  Read More

Operations Research
An empirical analysis of exact algorithms for solving non-preemptive flow shop scheduling problem

Md. Kawsar Ahmed Asif; Shahriar Tanvir Alam; Sohana Jahan; Md. Rajib Arefin

Volume 11, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 306-321

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2022.350120.1324

Abstract
  Sequencing and scheduling are the forms of decision-making approach that play a vital role in the automation and services industries. Efficient scheduling can help the industries to achieve the full potential of their supply chains. Conversely, inefficient scheduling causes additional idle time for machines ...  Read More

Operations Research
A numerical investigation on the springback in air v-bending of aluminum 1050 A

Chokri Ben Salem; Walid Meslameni

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2022, , Pages 119-133

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2022.337535.1308

Abstract
  Bending is a sheet forming operation in excess of the elasticity limit of the material. Currently, in the industry, bending operation is carried out by a successive test method in order to have the geometry of the part, which generates the operation quite long and too expensive. In fact, springback brings ...  Read More

Operations Research
Modified solution for neutrosophic linear programming problems with mixed constraints

S. K. Das; J. K. Dash

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 13-24

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2020.224198.1127

Abstract
  Neutrosophic Linear Programming (NLP) issues is presently extensive applications in science and engineering. The primary commitment right now to manage the NLP problem where the coefficients are neutrosophic triangular numbers with blended requirements. The current method [20] are viewed as just imbalance ...  Read More

Operations Research
Multi-objective linear mathematical programming for solving U-shaped robotic assembly line balancing

M. Rabbani; A. H. Khezri; H. Farrokhi-Asl; S. Aghamohamadi-Bosjin

Volume 8, Issue 1 , April 2019, , Pages 1-16

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2019.160247.1067

Abstract
  In recent years, robots have been an eminent solution for manufacturers to facilitate their process and focus on a variety of their products. As the importance of robot usages, our paper focuses on the robotics assembly line. In this paper, we have considered the cycle time, robot operational costs, ...  Read More

Operations Research
Developing 360 degree performance evaluation method for school teachers

M. Movafaghpour

Volume 8, Issue 1 , April 2019, , Pages 28-39

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2019.169895.1074

Abstract
  The purpose of this study is to provide a proper method for evaluating performance of teachers, which leads to authorities awareness about the quality and quantity of activities that are acceptable to the organization; also creating the grounds for empowering human resources, reduction of dissatisfaction, ...  Read More

Operations Research
A Taghuchi based Multi Objective Time-Cost Constrained Scheduling for Resource Availability Cost Problem: A Case Study

M. Rabbani; S. Aghamohamadi; H. Farrokhi-Asl; M. Alavi mofrad

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 269-282

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2017.96349.1008

Abstract
  In this paper, a new multi-objective time-cost constrained resource availability cost problem is proposed. The mathematical model is aimed to minimize resource availability cost by considering net present value of resource prices in order to evaluate the economic aspects of project to maximize the quality ...  Read More

Operations Research
Produced Water Treatment Using a New Designed Electroflotation Cell

M. A. Abdel Khalek; F. I. El-Hosiny; K. A. Selim; I. Osama

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2017, , Pages 328-338

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2017.100959.1022

Abstract
  A novel continuous electroflotation cell, about 0.6 liter volume capacity, using aluminum electrodes was designed for oil produced water treatment. The treating performance of a novel continuous electroflotation cell for oil produced water was investigated. The pH, current density, and feed water flow ...  Read More

Operations Research
A MOLFP Method for Solving Linear Fractional Programming Under Fuzzy Environment

S.K. Das; T. Mandal

Volume 6, Issue 3 , November 2017, , Pages 202-213

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2017.92950.1002

Abstract
  In this paper, a solution procedure is proposed to solve Fully Fuzzy Linear Fractional Programming (FFLFP) problem where all the variables and parameters are triangular fuzzy numbers. Here, FFLFP problem transformed into an equivalent Multi- Objective Linear Fractional Programming (MOLFP) problem. Then ...  Read More

Operations Research
Competition in Supply Chain Network: Retailers’ Risk Averseness Approach

H. Golpira; S. E. Najafi; M. Zandieh; S. Sadi-Nezhad

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2017, , Pages 121-128

https://doi.org/10.22105/riej.2017.49171

Abstract
  This paper formulates a competitive supply chain network throughout a mixed integer linear programming problem, considering demand uncertainty and retailers risk averseness. That is, makes the model more realistic in comparison with the others. Employed conditional value at risk method through the data-driven ...  Read More