Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering: Recent submissions
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Exploring Deep Learning in Finance
(2022-05-20)Financial market analysis is process of analyzing market closely and predict the next move of market whether it will go up or down using historical data. Financial market is stochastic and has rapid changes over time, ... -
LEVERAGING AI AND SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGIES WITH THERMAL IMAGING AND TELEMEDICINE FOR EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF COVID-19 AND RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS IN URM COMMUNITIES
(2022-05-18)The underserved population could be at risk during the times of crisis, unless there is strong involvement from government agencies such as local and state Health departments and federal Center for Disease Control (CDC). ... -
Evaluating and Addressing the Transportation Challenges of Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers in Regional Food Systems
(2022-05-17)During the last 20 years, there has been a significant increase in US consumers’ interest in local food. At the same time, there is substantial potential demand for crops produced by local small and mid-size farmers and ... -
Optimizing the Performance of Analytical Chemistry Instrumentation
(2022-05-04)Surrogate Optimization and Global Optimization approaches to optimize underlying functions have been studied and used extensively in the field of Operations Research. However, there are very few instances where these ... -
PLANNING AND OPTIMIZATION OF A STOCHASTIC MULTI-PHASE MULTI- CRITERIA MULTI-ECHELON HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS NETWORK
(2019-11-12)Disasters, may that be anthropogenic or natural, cause much havoc to vast area and population. Property and infrastructures get destroyed. People are often in need of urgent relief like dry foods and water to survive. In ... -
DESIGN FOR OLDER ADULTS – FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
(2021-12-13)Background: Throughout the aging process, people experience changes in functional ability and such changes can happen in physical and mental functions. As a result, older adults develop limitations in their capabilities ... -
One Step at a Time: Improving the Fidelity of Geospatial Agent-Based Models Using Empirical Data
(2021-11-18)Agent-based modeling is frequently used to produce geospatial models of transportation systems. However, reducing the computational requirements of these models can require a degree of abstraction that can compromise the ... -
Uncovering Underlying Features for State Transition Modeling
(2019-09-06)Modeling of a dynamic system is the representation of the interconnectivity of system state variables and their evolutionary trajectory over time. In this dissertation, the terminology “state transition modeling” refers ... -
Machine Learning Framework for Nonlinear and Interaction Relationships Involving Categorical and Numerical Features
(2021-09-01)Traditionally, physical scientific experiments have been conducted extensively to study and understand the behavior of a process or a system. With the advancement of computing technology in recent years, computer codes and ... -
SHAPE-BASED TIME SERIES MINING FOR PROCESS MONITORING AND ANOMALY DETECTION
(2021-09-02)Due to the rapid development of computing and sensing technology, Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled monitoring plays a crucial role for people suffering from cardiac problems. It is important to detect the abnormal ECG ... -
TEENAGE CYCLISTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND ITS ASSOCIATED TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURES
(2021-05-03)Background: Cycling is a cost-effective means of transportation. Many teenagers cycle to go to schools and ride in neighborhoods. Cyclists are more vulnerable to injuries and fatalities than motor vehicle drivers. With the ... -
Environmentally-Conscious Supply Chain Design in Support of Food Security
(SCM, 2010-01)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: This paper seeks to design food supply chain structures that can provide food security for every person in the world while supporting long-term environmental ... -
Hybrid Simulation Modeling for Humanitarian Relief Chain Coordination
(Emerald, 2015-12-07)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual framework for a hybrid simulation model that can be used to study the decision making and behaviors ... -
Assessing Values-based Sourcing Strategies in Regional Food Supply Networks: An Agent-based Approach
(Policy Studies Organization, 2015)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The recent increase in demand for regionally produced food has resulted in a need for more efficient distribution methods. To connect regional food producers and ... -
A Hybrid Simulation Modeling Framework for Regional Food Hubs
(Springer, 2017-02-06)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: As demand for regionally-produced food has increased, regional food hubs have helped to facilitate connections between consumers and small-scale food producers. ... -
Logistics Best Practices for Regional Food Systems: A Review
(MDPI, 11-01-2018)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The modern industrial food supply system faces many major environmental and social sustainability challenges. Regional food systems, in which consumers prefer ... -
Agents of Change—Together: Using Agent-based Models to Inspire Social Capital Building for Resilient Communities
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-02-12)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Increasingly, civic leaders and community developers are harnessing the power of computational technologies to foster more resilient and equitable communities. This ... -
An urban modelling framework for climate resilience in low-resource neighbourhoods
(Ubiquity Press, 2020-07-30)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Climate predictions indicate a strong likelihood of more frequent, intense heat events. Resource-vulnerable, low-income neighbourhood populations are likely to be ... -
A Multi-Objective Model for Sustainable Perishable Food Distribution Considering the Impact of Temperature on Vehicle Emissions and Product Shelf Life
(MDPI, 2020-08-18)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The food distribution process is responsible for significant quality loss in perishable products. However, preserving quality is costly and consumes a tremendous ... -
DATA SCIENCE APPLICATIONS IN HEALTH AN SOCIAL CARE
(2018-12-04)Health and social care are areas of concern worldwide nowadays. Chronic diseases such as cancer and social problems such as tobacco consumption are leading risks of deaths in many countries, and preventive efforts are ...