This paper describes our effort to spread “function/value approach” in a prototype of Italian Public Administration, where VA/VE are unknown, and where we are going to structure decision processes. Actually, our Decision Support System (DSS) based on “value approach” is going to guide Public Administrations in decisions about mobility problems. It is not only a cost reduction tool, but a value ...

Operation scheduling in electric power grids is one of the most practical optimization problems as it sets a target for efficient management supply and demand. Advancement method to solve this issue crucially required, especially microgrids. This because operational capability microgrids generally lower than that conventional bulk grids, therefore, extremely important develop an appropriate, co...

In this issue, we published a paper on sleep bruxism in children exposed to secondhand smoke (see page 392). After publication, we received a letter (below) raising questions about the ethics of the study. Normally, responses to papers are published electronically as Rapid Responses, because we simply do not have page space for extensive discussions between authors and readers. However, we take...

shortage of water has been a great consideration since ancient times in iran. the yearly average atmospheric precipitation in iran is around 250 mm considering the total area of the country, it can be estimated that our share of water is 420 x 109 per year. due to evaporation and run off to the sea through rivers and infliction it has been estimated the available water can not be more than 120 ...