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A reconfigurable fault-tolerant routing algorithm to optimize the network-on-chip performance and latency in presence of intermittent and permanent faults
, Article Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Computer Design: VLSI in Computers and Processors ; 2011 , Pages 433-434 ; 10636404 (ISSN) ; 9781457719523 (ISBN) ; Modarressi, M ; Sarbazi Azad, H ; Sharif University of Technology
2011
Abstract
As the semiconductor industry advances to the deep sub-micron and nano technology points, the on-chip components are more prone to the defects during manufacturing and faults during system operation. Consequently, fault tolerant techniques are essential to improve the yield of modern complex chips. We propose a fault-tolerant routing algorithm that keeps the negative effect of faulty components on the NoC power and performance as low as possible. Targeting intermittent faults, we achieve fault tolerance by employing a simple and fast mechanism composed of two processes: NoC monitoring and route adaption. Experimental results show the effectiveness of the proposed technique, in that it offers...
Dynamic Modeling and Congestion Control in Computer Networks
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Jahangir, Amir Hossein (Supervisor) ; Ebrahim, Behrouz (Co-Advisor)
Abstract
Active queue management (AQM) is a key factor in congestion control and should provide appropriate feedback for flow control in traffic sources to overcome the congestion problem. Beside providing congestion control, achieving predictable queuing delay, maximizing link utilization, simplicity and robustness are also the main objectives of an AQM controller. We propose in this thesis an improved queue dynamic model while incorporating the packet drop probability as well. The proposed model is evaluated using ns2 platform. By applying the improved model, a new compensated proportionalintegral- derivative (PID) AQM controller is developed for TCP network. The time-varying nature of the network...
Recovery of Uranium(VI) from UCF Waste by Selective Transportacross Aliquid Membrane
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Samadfam, Mohammad (Supervisor) ; Fasihi, Javad (Supervisor)
Abstract
Due to environmental and economical impacts, recovery of the uranium from nuclear wastes is of continuing interest.This work reports the separation of uranyl ionusing transport technique through chloroform liquid membrane containing a mixture of DBDA15C4 and oleic acidas cooperative carrier.The pH of the feed phase (10-4 M of UO22+) was adjusted with nitric acid and acetic acid/NaOH for pHrange of 2-6.The receiving phase was hydrochloric acid 1M.The organic phase was chloroform which includesthe carrier DBDA15C4 (0.0001 M) and also the oleic acid (0.015M).The results showed that the transport increased with increasing pH and reached to maximumat pH of 5.Maximum cooperative effect of oleic...
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
The measure of success in a company is determined by a high performing workforce that demonstrates the competencies necessary to drive the business success, while meeting the organization's strategic goals. This is where competency-based human resource management becomes important. The main factor contributing to the above noted area is the identification of core competencies. There has been a lot of research in this area during the past few years. Each research demonstrates an approach for the development of critical human resource competency models in an organization. In order to determine the foregoing competency model, the early studies in this area have been focused on the distinction...
The Evaluation of Application of Unfolding Model of Turnover to Explain the Turnover of Knowledge Workers in Some Iranian Software Companies
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
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Alavi, Babak
(Supervisor)
Abstract
Voluntary turnover has direct and indirect expenses for organizations and for this purpose; it has one of the richest literatures in academic works. Due to the especial role of knowledge workers in organizations, these expenses in knowledge-based organizations are more important and more costly than that of other organizations. One of the latest theories in the field of voluntarily turnover was introduced by Lee and Mitchell (1994) that was named “Unfolding Model of Turnover” to describe the process of decision of voluntary turnover. This theory is distinguished from its similar theories from two main aspects: First, they introduced new elements like shock. Second, they introduced...
A Study on Relationships between Career Anchors and Career Orientations
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
Career Orientations or career choices, can be affected by internal and external factors. External factors are the environmental conditions that the reward and the attractiveness of selecting a career choice are dependent to them. Internal factors include the needs of oneself from his/her job, his/her beliefs and his/her skills and competencies about the job. In this research the internal antecedents of managerial and technical orientations between programmers have been identified. On the other hand the perception of people about the compensation system as an external factor which can affect the mentioned relationships, have been analyzed. It seems that this is the first research which career...
Establishment of ISO/TS 16949:2002 Standard and Combining with Sapco 86 and AR/8601 Saipa Sazeh Gostar Requirements in Auto Parts Manufacturing Company
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Hajji, Rasoul (Supervisor)
Abstract
The quality is the last word of customer satisfaction concept. The structure and the main goal of many of large and small companies have been formed with systems aggregate related to process and product quality. Whereas quality is not achieved only under the protection of inspecting and controlling, then the quality management standards have been designed and produced to control all the activities and organization effective processes. Quality management standards in auto industries have been developed with increasing of customer desire and their severity simultaneously. Which the set of some standards such as ISO 9000, QS 9000, VDA, … and the most ISO TS 16949 requirements have been used....
The Hidden Side of Coin: What Self Leadership Strategies Are Applied by Successful Iranian Women Entrepreneurs?
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
Women are going to play more important roles in the economy of most countries including Iran. Hence, since the number of entrepreneurs among women is increasing, identifying characteristics and other factors that cause these group to be successful, is a critical issue. Studies show that entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs, face numerous problems in their career. These problems are especially more demanding in societies with unique cultural attributes. Therefore, applying personal and managerial solutions in order to overcome these problems are necessary. On the other hand, researchers believe that one of the most effective and beneficial concepts helping entrepreneurs in their...
A Model for Hierarchical Production Planning in a Make-to-order System
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
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Kianfar, Farhad
(Supervisor)
Abstract
A hierarchical production system in make-to-order environment is presented in this thesis. This production system is consisted of three different decision making levels. Maximum acceptance for production within customer specified time interval was done in the first stage, which is called order arriving stage, based on different client criteria, type of demanded product, and production system constraints. A new hierarchical decision making structure for accepting or rejecting arriving orders is proposed in this level. The output of this acceptance level is orders having maximum production system defined criteria, and minimum production cost along with order delivery time with minimum delay is...
Self-Leadership Strategies in Teamwork and Share Leadership Orientation with the Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the linkage between two constructs about teamwork activities. One of them is "self-leadership in teamwork", the extent to which a person could control and manage his thoughts and activities in teamwork. The other is "shared leadership orientation", which is about orientation of people to contribute in leadership processes. This linkage evaluated with consideration of "self-efficacy in shared leadership" as a moderator.
Questionnaires of self-leadership in teamwork and self-efficacy in shared leadership elicited from literature with a little change and shared leadership questionnaire developed in another study by the author.Questionnaires...
Questionnaires of self-leadership in teamwork and self-efficacy in shared leadership elicited from literature with a little change and shared leadership questionnaire developed in another study by the author.Questionnaires...
Identifying the Ethical Dilemmas Confronting Human Resource Managers of Iranian Project Based Companies and Exploring their Causes
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
The present study was performed aiming to identify the ethical dilemmas human resource managers confront with in Iranian project-based organizations as well as to trace out the underlying causes. “Ethical dilemma” refers to a decision making situation in which ethical considerations render all the alternatives inapt, thence making the decision making process ethically complex. First of all, a theoretical framework was developed based on the preceding research; then, the study was further conducted utilizing a qualitative research method with an exploratory approach. The data were collected using in-depth interviews and analysed using the theme analysis method. The corresponding interviewees...
Multiple Case Study of Distributed Leadership Effectiveness in Educational Major FoundingTeams of Sharif University of Technology
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
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Alavi, Babak
(Supervisor)
Abstract
Using Distributed leadership framework while studying the leadership phenomena in teams, especially in educational environment, has received more attention by scholars in these years. Although the results of these researches indicated positive consequences mostly, the need for exploratory studies to identify situational and contextual factors in distributed leadership effectiveness has been mentioned. In other words, it has been suggested that the effectiveness of distributed leadership in teams may be affected by situational and contextual factors. In the current multiple case study, after the initial study of leadership and its functions in some schools of Sharif University of Technology,...
Identification of Influence Mechanisms of Executive/non-executive Board Composition on Board’s Attribution Style
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
The influence mechanisms of executive/non-executive board compostion on board’s attribution style have been explored. In two case studies, I have examined boards’ causal interpretation about a critical incident which had a significant impact on firm performance. A qualitative research approach has been taken in the case studies. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with all board members and was analyzied with the theme analysis method. According to the results, board of directors’ collective attribution formation process can be devided into three stages of members’ expression of information and facts at board meetings, forming the individual judgements of members and at...
Identifying Effective Parameters on Internal Motivation on Delegation Process at Knowledge Based Companies
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
It has been reported that in some organizations despite delegation according to its concept, some of the organization members don’t have an internal motivation to use the autonomy that has been delegated to them. This problem might have different aspects. From the self-determination theory perspective, this might be because of unsatisfied basic needs of the person. For example, if all options the person has, are desirable or all of the options are undesirable and the person can’t choose between them. This might result in unsatisfied basic needs of the person. Due to these conditions, there is a probability that she won’t have an internal motivation to use autonomy. In some researches, it has...
An Empirical Study of the Relationship between Emergent States and Behavioral Processes of the Board
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this research study, the reciprocal relationship between Emergent States and Team Processes has been analyzed in boards of directors, by using case study method with semi-structured interview as the method of data collection and thematic analysis as the method of data analysis. This research was conducted on the companies which are active in Information Technology industries, their size is in the range of SMEs, and have passed the early startup stage and an external investor has joined the board. After thematic analysis, narrating each case’s story, and theoretical analysis on each case, the obtained results are demonstrated with discussion on both cases, introducing a theoretical model,...
Microstructural changes during static recrystallization of austenitic stainless steel 304l: cellular automata simulation
, Article Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis ; Volume 9, Issue 2 , 2020 , Pages 223-238 ; Serajzadeh, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2020
Abstract
Static recrystallization and microstructural changes in austenitic stainless steel 304L were studied. The rolling experiments at 200 °C were carried out, and then, annealing treatment was made at temperatures ranging between 500 and 830 °C. A model was also developed to simulate the kinetics of non-isothermal recrystallization within the rolled steel. The distribution of plastic strains during rolling was predicted utilizing an elastic–plastic finite element formulation performed in ABAQUS/Explicit, while the predicted results were used to generate the as-rolled microstructure and to estimate the stored energy. Finally, microstructural–thermal model based on cellular automata was developed...
Simulation of recrystallization and martensite revision in 304L austenitic stainless steel after multi-pass rolling processes
, Article Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design ; Volume 3, Issue 4 , 2020 , Pages 227-244 ; Serajzadeh, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Science and Business Media B.V
2020
Abstract
In this work, non-isothermal annealing of cold-rolled 304L austenitic stainless steel was studied at temperatures ranging between 400 and 800 °C. In the first place, a dual-phase structure containing work-hardened austenite and strain-induced martensite was produced by means of multi-pass plate rolling, and then, the deformed steel was subjected to annealing heat treatments. To determine the distribution of stored strain energy in the rolling operations, an elastic–plastic finite-element modeling was conducted. Afterwards, an artificial neural network technique was coupled with the thermal-cellular automata model for prediction of martensite reversion, temperature history, and...
A Study of Identification of Self-leadership Mechanisms in Participants’ Motivations Attending an Employment Interview Educational Module based on the Role Playing Method
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the application of self-leadership strategy by participants in a training course of employment interview through the role playing method to face the relevant challenges. Solving or regulation of the challenges in a training course can result in participants’ learning improvement. This course was taken place as a part of the Human Resource Management Course in 2017 in the graduate school of management and economics at Sharif University of Technology. Initially, background and models were reviewed, and then the research theoretical framework was developed accordingly. In addition, since the subject was rather new, a qualitative research method by...
Investigating the Application of Authentic Leadership on Creating Autonomous Motivation and Affective Commitment For Employees in Organizational Complex Change
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Alavi, Babak (Supervisor)
Abstract
The purpose of the present study is to facilitate the implementation of "organizational complex change" that is important in today's organizational competitive environment. To this end, and to increase employees' commitment to change, the study utilized the role of "authentic leadership" and "self-determination theory." In this study, using data from 269 employees involved in an organizational complex change, relationships between variables were tested to finally see how authentic leadership for change can enhance employees' "affective commitment" to change. For this purpose, exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression were conducted on the data and 3 out of 5 hypotheses were...
Measurement of vertical and horizontal idiocentrism and allocentrism in small groups
, Article Small Group Research ; Volume 38, Issue 4 , 2007 , Pages 556-564 ; 10464964 (ISSN) ; McCormick, J ; Sharif University of Technology
2007
Abstract
A new conceptual framework of collective orientation in team contexts has recently been proposed in terms of vertical and horizontal dimensions of idiocentrism and allocentrism. A two-phase longitudinal study of 270 university students engaged in 86 academic groups partly confirmed the conceptualization by identifying four interpretable factors: vertical and horizontal idiocentrism, horizontal allocentrism, and avoiding arguments. The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and a structural model of relationships between the four dimensions in both phases of the study are reported in this article. © 2007 Sage Publications