Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enabled wireless control systems to manage plant operations are growing far and wide. Several ICT enabled wireless remote open loop systems such as wireless transmitters, control valves and smart sensors are available now. However, such systems are not yet introduced in the control of processes. In this work, authors attempt to ch...

introduction: agriculture is one of the main uses of the land. using agriculture to increase production is always with acidification and loss of groundwater reserves. therefore, with proper planning for use of agricultural land so that to leave the least negative impacts on the soil and water pollution, it is regarded imperative for sustainable development. this study is aimed to better underst...

This research cross-employs the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and three major labor theories comprised of Maslow’s theory, Alderfer’s theory and Herzberg’s theory with Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) consisting of Factor Analysis (FA), Analytical Network Process (“ANP”), Fuzzy Analytical Network Process (FANP) and Grey Relation Analysis (GRA) to evaluate the four types of innovative in...

Decision making processes, based on various multi-criteria models are considered. The main differences between AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process), ANP (Analytic Network Process) and CHP (Cognitive Hierarchy process) methods will be discussed. The possible use of referred methods for decision support in autonomous systems will be proposed and strong and week points of the methods will be experimen...

in this paper an efficient three- stage algorithm is developed for software production cost and time estimation. first stage includes a hybrid model composed of cocomo and function points methods to increase estimation accuracy. second stage encompasses paired comparisons matrix of analytical hierarchy process to determine amount of any resources consumed in each step of software production by ...

We have developed and validated a two-site liquid-phase immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in unextracted human plasma. Both radiolabeled rabbit anti-ANP IgG and polyclonal mouse anti-ANP must bind to ANP for detection, and the assay is specific for peptides with both an intact C-terminus and a disulfide bridge. The assay sensitivity (detection limit) is 0.96 pmo...

The Analytic Network Process (ANP) is a well-known multi-criteria decision method that allows the relationships between its elements to be incorporated into model. large number of questions answered one main drawbacks method, since it time consuming for makers and experts who participate in process. A recent DEMATEL-based ANP proposal can significantly reduce complexity questions. This was simp...

agility is perceived as the dominant competitive vehicle for all organizations in an uncertain and ever-changing business environment. many of the enterprises in present competitive environment need to have strategic plan for achieving agility. for this purpose, they should identify strategies in order to centralize on the agility capabilities and providers. indeed, each enterprise for achievin...