Publications

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber and C. Searcy (2023), "Dynamic deployment of energy symbiosis networks integrated with organic Rankine cycle systems", Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 183, Article 113513, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2023.113513.

*P. Pourmohammadi and A. Saif (2023), "Robust Metamodel-Based Simulation-Optimization Approaches for Designing Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems,” Applied Energy, Volume 341, Article 121132. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121132.

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber and C. Searcy (2023), "Credibility-based cascading approach to achieve net-zero emissions in energy symbiosis networks using an Organic Rankine Cycle", Applied Energy, Volume 340, Article 121010, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121010.

*H. Al-Jabouri, A. Saif and C. Diallo (2023), "Robust selective maintenance optimization of series–parallel mission-critical systems subject to maintenance quality uncertainty,” Computational Management Science, Volume 20, Article 29. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1007/s10287-023-00464-0.

*M. Mostafavi Sani, H. Afshari and A. Saif (2023), "A robust framework for waste-to-energy technology selection: A case study in Nova Scotia, Canada", Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 284, Article 116965, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.116965.

*I.O. Oguntola, M.A. Ülkü, A. Saif and A. Engau (2023), "On the Value of Shipment Consolidation and Machine Learning Techniques for the Optimal Design of a Multimodal Logistics Network", INFOR: Information Systems and Operational Research, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/03155986.2023.2202079. 

*A. Ghahtarani, A. Saif, A. Ghasemi and E. Delage (2023), "A double-oracle, logic-based Benders decomposition approach to solve the K-adaptability problem," Computers & Operations Research, Volume 155, Article 106243. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2023.106243.

Z. Liu, M. Zhang, J. Chen and C. Diallo (2023), "Buy now or later? New or remanufactured? How to attract strategic customers", Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 172: 103068. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2023.103068

*C. Ash, U. Venkatadri, C. Diallo, P. Vanberkel and A. Saif (2023), "PPE Supply Optimization Under Risks of Disruption from the COVID-19 Pandemic," Operations Research Forum, Volume 4,  Article 23, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1007/s43069-023-00209-4.

M. Asghari, SMJM. Al-e-hashem and H. Afshari (2023), "Disruption management for the electric vehicle routing problem in a geographically flexible network", Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 214,  119172, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2022.119172.

*A. Keyvandraian and A. Saif (2023), "Optimal sizing of a reliability-constrained, stand-alone hybrid renewable energy system using robust satisficing," Renewable Energy. Volume 204, Pages 569-579, Available Online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.01.036

*H. Al-Jabouri, A. Saif, C. Diallo and A. Khatab (2023), “Branch-and-price algorithms for large-scale mission-oriented maintenance planning problems,” Computers & Operations Research, Volume 153, Article 106191. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2023.106191.

*M. Pouraliakbari-Mamaghani, A. Saif and N. Kamal (2022), "Reliable Design of a Congested Disaster Relief Network: A Two-Stage Stochastic-Robust Optimization Approach," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Volume 86, Article 101498. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2022.101498

*A. Keyvandraian and A. Saif (2022), "Robust Optimal Sizing of a Stand-alone Hybrid Renewable Energy System using Dynamic Uncertainty Sets," Energy Systems. Available Online at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12667-022-00545-0 

A. Gharaei, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2022), "Optimal economic growing quantity for reproductive farmed animals under profitable by-products and carbon emission considerations,” Journal of Cleaner Production. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133849

*R. O'Neil, A. Khatab, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2022), "Optimal joint maintenance and orienteering strategy for complex mission-oriented systems: A case study in offshore wind energy,” Computers and Operations Research. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2022.106020.

M. Asghari, H. Afshari, S.M.J.M. Al-e-hashem, A.M. Fathollahi-Fard and M.A. Dulebenets (2022), "Pricing and advertising decisions in a direct-sales closed-loop supply chain," Computers & Industrial Engineering, 171, 108439. Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2022.108439

A. Saif and *N. Madani (2022), "Robust Design of Service Systems with Immobile Servers under Demand Uncertainty," Computers & Operations Research, Available Online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2022.105965

*Z. Liu, J. Chen, C. Diallo and U. Venkatadri (2022), "Optimal extended warranty pricing and retailing strategies in a closed-loop supply chain,” International Journal of Production Research. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2022.2083997

A. Saif and *N. Madani (2022), "Robust Design of Service Systems with Immobile Servers, General Arrival and Service Patterns, and Demand Uncertainty," International Journal of Systems Science: Operations & Logistics, Available online at

https://doi.org/10.1080/23302674.2022.2092660

*C. Ash, C. Diallo, U. Venkatadri, and P. Vanberkel (2022) “Distributionally robust optimization of a Canadian healthcare supply chain to enhance resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 168, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2022.108051

*R. O'Neil, C. Diallo, A. Khatab and EH. Aghezzaf (2022), "A hybrid column-generation and genetic algorithm approach for solving large-scale multimission selective maintenance problems in serial K-out-of-N:G systems,” International Journal of Production Research. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2022.2077670

R. Costa Souza, A. Ghasemi, A. Saif and A. Gharaei (2022) “Robust Job-Shop Scheduling under Unavailability due to Preventive and Corrective maintenance,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, 168: 108130, DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2022.108130.

*S. Elaskari and U. Venkatadri (2022), “Understanding the Design Continuum Between Group Technology and Fractal Cell Designs for Manufacturing Systems Through the Central Backup Cellular Manufacturing System,” SN Operations Research Forum, Vol. 3, Available online at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43069-022-00126-y

A. Ghahtarani, A. Saif and A. Ghasemi (2022) “Robust Portfolio Selection Problems: A Comprehensive Review,” Operational Research (Available Online), DOI: 10.1007/s12351-022-00690-5.

K. Dolson, H. Sarhadi and A. Saif (2022) “Goal Programming Approaches for Coordinating Flock Collection in the Poultry Industry,” INFOR: Information Systems and Operational Research, 60(3): 359-384 DOI: 10.1080/03155986.2022.2063598

A. Hashemi, H. Gholami, U. Venkatadri, A.A. Salameh, M. Jafari and M. Z. Mat Saman (2022), “A Novel Approach to Solve Cell Formation Problems with Alternative Routing Using Particle Swarm Optimization,” Transformations in Business & Economics (Accepted)

H. Afshari, S. Agnihotri, C. Searcy, M.Y. Jaber (2022), “Social Sustainability Indicators: A Comprehensive Review with Application in the Energy Sector,” Sustainable Production and Consumption,31(2352-5509), 263–286.

A. Hashemi, H. Gholami, U. Venkatadri, A. Salameh, M. Jafari and G. Abdul-Nour (2022), “A Novel Approach to Solve Cell Formation Problems with Alternative Routing Using Particle Swarm Optimization,” Transformations in Business & Economics, Vol. 21, No 1 (55)

A Khatab, C Diallo, EH Aghezzaf, U Venkatadri (2022), “Optimization of the integrated fleet-level      imperfect selective maintenance and repairpersons assignment problem,” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol. 33, 703-718.

M. Gillis, R. Urban, A. Saif, N. Kamal and M. Murphy (2021) “A Simulation-Optimization Framework for Optimizing Response Strategies to Epidemics,” Operations Research Perspectives, 8: 100210, DOI: 10.1016/j.orp.2021.100210.

A. Saif, A. Keyvandarian and S. Elhedhli (2021) “A New Lagrangian-Benders Approach for Concave Cost Supply Chain Network Design Problems,” INFOR: Information Systems and Operational Research, 59(3): 495-516, DOI: 10.1080/03155986.2021.1923978

A. Saif and E. Delage (2021) “Data-Driven Distributionally Robust Capacitated Facility Location Problem,” European Journal of Operational Research, 291(3): 995-1007 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2020.09.026.

M. Gillis, A. Saif, M. Murphy and N. Kamal (2021) “Effects of Various Policy Options on COVID-19 Cases in Nova Scotia including Vaccination Rollout Schedule: A Modelling Study,” medRxiv (Available Online), DOI: 10.1101/2021.07.28.21261219.

M. Pouraliakbari-Mamaghani, A. Ghodratnama, S.H.R. Pasandideh and A. Saif (2021) “A Robust Possibilistic Programming Approach for Blood Supply Chain Network Design in Disaster Relief Considering Congestion,” Operational Research (Available Online) DOI: 10.1007/s12351-021-00648-z

E. Delage and A. Saif (2021) “The Value of Randomized Solutions in Mixed-Integer Distributionally Robust Optimization Problems,” INFORMS Journal on Computing, 34(1), 333-353, DOI: 10.1287/ijoc.2020.1042.

U. Venkatadri, *S. Wang, and A. Srinivasan (2021), “A Model for Demand Planning in Supply Chains with Congestion Effects,” Logistics, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 1-24

*T. Nguyen, T. Nguyen-Quang, U. Venkatadri, C. Diallo and M. Adams (2021), “Mathematical programming models for fresh fruit supply chain optimization: A review of the literature and emerging trends,” AgriEngineering, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 519-541

NC Samuel, C Diallo, U Venkatadri, S Ghayebloo (2021), “Multicomponent Multiproduct Closed-loop Supply Chain Design with Transshipment and Economies of Scale Considerations,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 153, 107073.

*S. Singh Chadha, M. Ali Ülkü, and U. Venkatadri (2021), “Freight Delivery in a Physical Internet Supply Chain: An Applied Optimisation Model with Peddling and Shipment Consolidation,” International Journal of Production Research, Available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2021.1946613

*TD Nguyen, T. Nguyen-Quang, U. Venkatadri, C. Diallo and M. Adams (2021), “Mathematical programming models for fresh fruit supply chain optimization: A review of the literature and emerging trends,” AgriEngineering, Vol. 3 (3), 519-541

*S. S. Chadha, M. Ali Ülkü, and U. Venkatadri (2021), “Freight Delivery in a Physical Internet Supply Chain: An Applied Optimisation Model with Peddling and Shipment Consolidation,” International Journal of Production Research, DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2021.1946613

A. Hashemi, H. Gholami, U. Venkatadri, S. Sattarpanah Karganroudi, S. Khouri, A. Wojciechowski and D. Streimikiene (2021), “A New Direct Coefficient-Based Heuristic Algorithm for Set Covering Problems,” International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 23, Iss. 7

Z Z Liu, J Chen, C Diallo, U Venkatadri (2021), “Pricing and production decisions in a dual-channel closed-loop supply chain with (re)manufacturing,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 232, 107935.

A. Hashemi, H. Gholami, U. Venkatadri, S. S. Karganroudi, S. Khouri, A. Wojciechowski and D.      Streimikiene (2021), “A New Direct Coefficient-Based Heuristic Algorithm for Set Covering Problems,” International Journal of Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 23 (7)

K. Skandalos, H. Afshari, W. Hare, S. Tesfamariam (2020), “Multi-objective optimization of inter-story isolated buildings using metaheuristic and derivative-free algorithms,” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 132(106058), 1–14.

Z Liu, C Diallo, J Chen, M Zhang (2020), “Optimal pricing and production strategies for new and remanufactured products under a non-renewing free replacement warranty,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 226, 107602.

NC Samuek, U Venkatadri, C Diallo, A Khatab (2020), “Robust closed-loop supply chain design with presorting, return quality and carbon emission considerations,” Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 247, 119086.

K Chaabane, A Khatab, C Diallo, EH Aghezzaf, U Venkatadri (2020), “Integrated imperfect multimission selective maintenance and repairpersons assignment problem,” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 199, 106895.

A Bhavsar, C Diallo, AM Ulku (2020), “Towards sustainable development: Optimal pricing and sale strategies for fair trade products,” Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 286, 124990.

H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber, C. Searcy (2020), “The Role of Eco-innovation Drivers in Promoting Additive Manufacturing in Supply Chains,” International Journal of Production Economics, 223(107538), 1–14.

T. Culos, J. Andrews, H. Afshari (2020), “An Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Mixture Model-Based Clustering,” Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation, 49, 1–12.

H. Afshari, B.M. Tosarkani, M.Y. Jaber, C. Searcy (2020), “The Effect of Environmental and Social Value Objectives on Optimal Design in Industrial Energy Symbiosis: A Multi-Objective Approach,” Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 158(104825), 1–19.

A. Saif and S. Elhedhli, “Sterilization Network Design,” (2019) EURO Journal of Transportation and Logistics, 8(1): 91-115, DOI: 10.1007/s13676-018-0118-y.

A Khatab, C Diallo, EH Aghezzaf, U Venkatadri (2019), “Integrated production and condition-based maintenance optimisation in a stochastically deteriorating manufacturing system,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 57(8), 2480-2497.

C Diallo, U Venkatadri, A Khatab, Z Liu, EH Aghezzaf (2019), “Optimal joint selective imperfect maintenance and multiple repairpersons assignment strategy for complex multicomponent systems,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 57(13), 4098-4117.

H Lo, A Ghasemi, C Diallo, J Newhook (2019), “Comparative study on logical analysis of data (LAD), artificial neural networks (ANN), and PHM for maintenance prognostics,” Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 25(1), 2-24.

H. Afshari, W. Hare, S. Tesfamariam (2019), “Constrained multi-objective optimization algorithms: Review and comparison with application in reinforced concrete structures,” Applied Soft Computing, 83(105631), 1–18.

J Chen, U Venkatadri, C Diallo (2019), “Optimal (re)manufacturing strategies in the presence of spontaneous consumer returns,” Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 237, 117642.

H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber, C. Searcy (2019), “Investigating the effects of learning and forgetting on the feasibility of adopting additive manufacturing in supply chains,” Journal of Computers and Industrial Engineering, 128, 576–590.

S. Elhedhli, Y. Wang and A. Saif(2018) “Service System Design with Immobile Servers, Stochastic Demand, and Concave-Cost Capacity Selection,” Computers & Operations Research, 94: 65-75, DOI: 10.1016/j.cor.2018.01.019.

A Khatab, C Diallo, EH Aghezzaf, U Venkatadri (2018), “Condition-based selective maintenance for stochastically degrading multi-component systems under periodic inspection and imperfect maintenance,” The Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability, Vol. 232(4), 447-463.

Z Liu, J Chen, C Diallo (2018), “Optimal Production and Pricing Strategies for a Remanufacturing Firm,” International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 204, 290-315.

A Khatab, C Diallo, U Venkatadri, Z Liu, EH Aghezzaf (2018), “Optimization of the joint selective maintenance and repair-person assignment problem under imperfect maintenance,” Computers & Industrial Engineering, Vol. 125, 413-422.

H. Afshari, R. Farel, Q. Peng (2018), “Challenges of Value Creation in Eco-Industrial Parks (EIPs): A Stakeholder Perspective for Optimizing Energy Exchanges,” Journal of Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 139, 315–325.

C Diallo, U Venkatadri, A Khatab, Z Liu (2018), “Optimal selective maintenance decisions for large serial k-out-of-n:G systems under imperfect maintenance,” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 175, 234-245.

H. Afshari, M.Y. Jaber, C. Searcy (2018), “Extending Industrial Symbiosis to Residential Buildings: A Mathematical Model and Case Study,” Journal of Cleaner Production, 183, 370–379.

H. Lo, A. Ghasemi, C. Diallo, J. P. Newhook, (2018) “Comparative study on logical analysis of data, artificial neural networks, and PHM for maintenance prognostics,” Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering.

A Khatab, EH Aghezzaf, C Diallo, I Djelloul (2017), “Selective maintenance optimization for series- parallel systems alternating missions and scheduled breaks with stochastic durations,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 55(10), 3008-3024.

I Sidibe, A Khatab, C Diallo, A Kassambara (2017), “Preventive maintenance optimization for a stochastically degrading system with a random initial age,” Reliability Engineering & System Safety, Vol. 159, 255-263.

C Diallo, U Venkatadri, A Khatab, S Bhakthavatchalam (2017), “State of the art review of quality, reliability, and maintenance issues in closed-loop supply chains with remanufacturing,” International Journal of Production Research,      Vol. 55(5), 1277-1296.

R Omar, U Venkatadri, C Diallo, S Mrishih (2017), “A Data Driven Approach to Estimate the Clearing Function for Multi-Product Production Network Planning Based on Mean-Value Analysis,” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 55(23), 7110-7134.

A Khatab, C Diallo, I Sidibe (2017), “Optimizing upgrade and imperfect preventive maintenance in failure prone second-hand systems,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 43(1), 58-78.

U Venkatadri, C Diallo, S Ghayebloo (2017), “Reverse Logistics Network Design under Greenness, Reliability, and Refurbished Product Demand Considerations,” International Journal of Automation and Logistics, Vol. 3(1), 33-54.

H. Afshari, R. Farel, Q. Peng (2017), “Improving the Resilience of Energy Flow Exchanges in Eco-Industrial Parks: Optimization under Uncertainty,” ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, 3(2), 021002-021002–11.

A. Saif and S. Elhedhli (2016) “Cold Supply Chain Design with Environmental Considerations: A Simulation-Optimization Approach,” European Journal of Operational Research. 251(1): 274-287, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2015.10.056.

A. Saif, and S. Elhedhli (2016) “A Lagrangian Heuristic for Concave Cost Facility Location Problems: The Plant Location and Technology Acquisition Problem,” Optimization Letters, 10(5): 1087-1100, DOI: 10.1007/s11590-016-0998-4.

H. Afshari, Q. Peng, P. Gu (2016), “Design Optimization for Sustainable Products under Users’ Preference Changes,” ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, 16(4), 041001–7.

S. Rezaee, R. Pelot, A. Ghasemi, (2016) “The effect of extreme weather conditions on commercial fishing activities and vessel incidents in Atlantic Canada,” Ocean & Coastal Management, Volume 130, 115-127.

S. Rezaee, C. Seiler, R. Pelot, A. Ghasemi (2016), “Will commercial fishing be a safe occupation in future? A framework to quantify future fishing risks due to climate change scenarios,” Weather and Climate Extremes.

H. Afshari, Q. Peng (2016), “Reducing Effects of Design Uncertainties on Product Sustainability,” Cogent Engineering (Taylor and Francis), 3(1), 1231388.

H. Afshari, M.H. Issa, A. Radwan (2016), “Using Failure Mode and Effect Analysis to Evaluate Barriers to the Greening of Existing Buildings using the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design Rating System for Building Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings,” Journal of Cleaner Production, 127, 195–203.

H. Afshari, M. Sharafi, T.Y. El-Mekkawy, Q. Peng (2016), “Multi-objective Optimization of Facility Location Decisions within Integrated Forward/Reverse Logistics under Uncertainty,” International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, 8(3), 250–276.

H. Afshari, Q. Peng (2015), “Modeling and Quantifying Uncertainty in the Product Design Phase for Effects of User Preference Changes,” Industrial Management and Data systems, 115(9), 1637–1665.

S. Esmaeili, A. Ghasemi and S. Yacout (2015), “Equipment mean residual life estimation using logical analysis of data,” International Journal of Decision Sciences, Risk and Management, Vol. 6(1).

A. Ghasemi, S. Esameili (2015) “An Optimal Equipment Replacement Model Using Logical Analysis of Data” International Journal of Strategic Decision Sciences (IJSDS), June, Vol 6 (2).

H. Afshari, M. Sharafi, T.Y. El-Mekkawy, Q. Peng (2014), “Facility Location Decisions within Integrated Forward/Reverse Logistics under Uncertainty,” Procedica CRIP, 17, 606–610.

H. Afshari, Q. Peng (2014), “Challenges and Solutions for Location of Healthcare Facilities,” Industrial Engineering and Management Journal, 3(127), 2169–0316.100012.

A. Hasanzadeh, H. Afshari, R.R. Khorshiddost (2014), “Developing an IDEF0 Model for Integrating Process Planning and Production planning and Control in Cellular Manufacturing,” Production Planning and Control, 25(10), 840–857.

H. Afshari, M. Sharafi, T.Y. El-Mekkawy, Q. Peng (2014), “Optimizing Multi-objective Dynamic Facility Location Decision within Green Distribution-Service Network Design,” Procedica CRIP, 17, 675–679.

H. Afshari, R.D. McLeod, T.Y. El-Mekkawy, Q. Peng (2014), “Distribution-Service Network Design: An Agent-based Approach,” Procedica CRIP, 17, 651–656.

A. Saif, V. Ravikumar Pandi, H.H. Zeineldin, and S. Kennedy (2013) “Optimal Allocation of Distributed Energy Resources through Simulation-based Optimization,” Electric Power Systems Research, 104: 1-8, DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2013.05.019.

A. Ghasemi, M. Hodkiewicz, (2012) “Estimating Mean Residual Life for a Case Study of Rail Wagon Bearings”, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, Volume: 61(3), 719-730.

A. Hasanzadeh, H. Afshari, S. Salehi, M. Fathi (2011), “Eco-Efficiency Measurement by Implementing DEA Models with Weight Restrictions,” Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing, 87, 309–318.

H.H. Zeineldin, A. Saif, M.M. Salama, and A.F. Zobaa (2010) “Three Dimensional Non-Detection Zone for Assessing Anti-Islanding Detection Schemes,” Electric Power Components and Systems, 38: 621-636, DOI: 10.1080/15325000903489645.

V.R. Golmohammadi, H. Afshari, A. Hasanzadeh, M. Rahimi (2010), "A Heuristic Approach for Designing a Distribution Network in a Supply Chain System," African Journal of Business Management, 4(3), 308–311.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout, M.S. Ouali, (2010) “Evaluating the remaining life for equipment with unobservable states”, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, vol. 59(1), 45-54.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout, M.S. Ouali, (2010) “Development of Parameter Estimation Methods for Condition Based Maintenance with Indirect Observations”, IEEE Transactions on Reliability Vol. 59(2), 426-39.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout, M.S. Ouali, (2008) “Optimal inspection period and replacement policy for CBM with imperfect information using PHM” Current Themes in Engineering Technologies 1007, American Institute of Physics, 247-266.

A. Ghasemi, S. Yacout, M.S. Ouali, (2008)  “Optimal Strategies for non-costly and costly observations in Condition Based Maintenance”, IAENG International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol 38(2), 99-107.