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Comparison models evaluating countermeasures at Highway-Railway Grade Crossings
, Article ICTIS 2013: Improving Multimodal Transportation Systems - Information, Safety, and Integration - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Transportation Information and Safety ; 2013 , Pages 1934-1945 ; 9780784413036 (ISBN) ; Bagheri, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
Abstract
This paper reviews the literature concerning the effectiveness of countermeasures at Highway-Railway Grade Crossings (HRGC). HRGC are considered as the hotspots in railway transportation systems. So far, there has been significant discussion about different types of countermeasure to mitigate the risk of accidents at HRGC. Different approaches have been developed about the effectiveness of the countermeasures including the Before-After and Cross-Sectional. This paper compares all different studies to evaluate the effectiveness of countermeasure in reduction of accident frequency and severity
Topics in Measurability and Integrability in Constructive Analysis
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Ardeshir, Mohammad (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this thesis, we investigate constructive measure theory in two schools of constructivism; intuitionistic mathematics and Bishop’s constructive mathematics.In this regard, first, we examine some classical propositions on measurability in both schools. Then we give a comparison between measurability in the two schools
An Efficient Network for Real-Time Semantic Segmentation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Kasaei, Shohreh (Supervisor)
Abstract
In real-time semantic segmentation, images are divided into predefined semantic regions at a speed exceeding 30 frames per second, and each point of the image is labeled with a category. The output of this fundamental task is to produce a representation that is comprehensible to computers for further processing in applications such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, and augmented reality. This task pursues two conflicting goals: improving the accuracy of segmentation and increasing its speed. Previous research has enhanced segmentation speed using lightweight and multi-branch structures and improved accuracy using attention mechanisms. Depth map alongside color image can lead to better...
Time-Cost efficient scheduling algorithms for executing workflow in infrastructure as a service clouds
, Article Wireless Personal Communications ; Volume 103, Issue 3 , 2018 , Pages 2035-2070 ; 09296212 (ISSN) ; Movaghar, A ; Mohsenzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer New York LLC
2018
Abstract
Cloud Computing enables delivery of IT resources over the Internet and follows the pay-as-you-go billing model. The cloud infrastructures can be used as an appropriate environment for executing of workflow applications. To execute workflow applications in this environment, it is necessary to develop the workflow scheduling algorithms that consider different QoS parameters such as execution time and cost. Therefore, in this paper we focus on two criteria: total completion time (makespan) and execution cost of workflow, and propose two heuristic algorithms: MTDC (Minimum Time and Decreased Cost) which aims to create a schedule that minimizes the makespan and decreases execution cost, and CTDC...
A budget constrained scheduling algorithm for executing workflow application in infrastructure as a service clouds
, Article Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications ; 2018 , Pages 1-28 ; 19366442 (ISSN) ; Movaghar, A ; Mohsenzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer New York LLC
2018
Abstract
Cloud computing technology, which is a new model of service provisioning in distributed systems, has been raised as a way to execute workflow applications. To profit from this technology for executing workflow applications, it is necessary to develop workflow scheduling algorithms that consider different QoS parameters such as execution time and cost. Therefore, in this paper, we focus on two criteria: makespan (completion time) and execution cost of workflow application and propose a scheduling algorithm named CB-DT (Constrained Budget-Decreased Time) which aims to create a schedule that decreases the makespan while satisfying the budget constraint of the workflow application. In the...
A budget constrained scheduling algorithm for executing workflow application in infrastructure as a service clouds
, Article Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications ; Volume 12, Issue 1 , 2019 , Pages 241-268 ; 19366442 (ISSN) ; Movaghar, A ; Mohsenzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer New York LLC
2019
Abstract
Cloud computing technology, which is a new model of service provisioning in distributed systems, has been raised as a way to execute workflow applications. To profit from this technology for executing workflow applications, it is necessary to develop workflow scheduling algorithms that consider different QoS parameters such as execution time and cost. Therefore, in this paper, we focus on two criteria: makespan (completion time) and execution cost of workflow application and propose a scheduling algorithm named CB-DT (Constrained Budget-Decreased Time) which aims to create a schedule that decreases the makespan while satisfying the budget constraint of the workflow application. In the...
Power system stability improvement using self-tuning fuzzy logic controlled STATCOM
, Article EUROCON 2007 - The International Conference on Computer as a Tool, Warsaw, 9 September 2007 through 12 September 2007 ; December , 2007 , Pages 1444-1449 ; 142440813X (ISBN); 9781424408139 (ISBN) ; Zolghadri, M. R ; Ehsan, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2007
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This paper presents the application of a fuzzy logic controlled Static Compensator (STATCOM) to improve stability of power system. The nonlinear fuzzy logic controller is used to overcome the problems generated by different uncertainties exist in power systems. Different input variables are used to design the controller. Parameters of the proposed controller are adjusted by means of Neural Network techniques to improve performance of the system. Proposed controller is implemented on a single machine infinite bus system to confirm the performance of the controller through simulation results
Simulation and Implementation of Active Energy Management Algorithm on Residential Photovoltaic System with Storage
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Abbaspour, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
In majority of the (standalone or grid-connected) PV Systems, predefined rule-based algorithms are utilized in order to manage and control the flow of power. The function of these algorithms is to send the generated energy from solar panels either to load for consumption, or to battery for storage, or to the grid for sale. Their performance is based on predefined instructions and regardless of load change and consumption patterns. Therefore the total efficiency of these systems depend greately upon individual user’s load type and consumption pattern. In current research, an optimum and dynamic energy management algorithm is proposed using dynamic programming (DP) method, in order to increase...
Vibrational analysis of Ag, Cu and Ni nanobeams using a hybrid continuum-atomistic model
, Article International Journal of Mechanical Sciences ; Volume 165 , 2020 ; Azizi, B ; Nejat Pishkenari, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2020
Abstract
An important issue in the study of the nanostructures behaviors is the surface effects, which increases with the increase of the surface-to-volume ratio. Continuum theories are capable of modeling structures at micro and larger scales with enough precision and low computational costs. However, these theories are unable to predict the mechanical properties of nanostructures accurately. On the other hand, due to their high precision, atomistic modeling techniques are extensively employed for the study of systems at nanoscale; however, computational costs of these techniques are relatively high. In this research, we aim to study the vibrational behavior of nanobeams made of three FCC metals;...
Effect of Initial Static Shear Stress on Undrained Cyclic Resistance of Well Graded, Medium Dense Gravelly Soils by Cyclic Triaxial Tests
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Haeri, Mohsen (Supervisor)
Abstract
Softening and liquefaction of granular soils due to earthquakes have been a major cause for much destruction in preceding decades. This phenomenon mostly occurs in sandy soils, yet its occurrence has also been reported in gravelly soils in the last three decades. Despite the numerous researches which have investigated the undrained cyclic behavior of gravelly soils during earthquakes, there are still some aspects that need further study.This research investigates the effect of initial static shear stress on undrained cyclic resistance of a well graded, medium dense gravelly soil by conducting a series of cyclic triaxial tests. The 23 performed tests are categorized into 5 groups with...
Biological treatment of triclosan using a novel strain of enterobacter cloacae and introducing naphthalene dioxygenase as an effective enzyme
, Article Journal of Hazardous Materials ; Volume 459 , 2023 ; 03043894 (ISSN) ; Pourjafar, F ; Ghobadi Nejad, Z ; Yaghmaei, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2023
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In recent years, triclosan (TCS) has been widely used as an antibacterial agent in personal care products due to the spread of the Coronavirus. TSC is an emerging contaminant, and due to its stability and toxicity, it cannot be completely degraded through traditional wastewater treatment methods. In this study, a novel strain of Enterobacter cloacae was isolated and identified that can grow in high TCS concentrations. Also, we introduced naphthalene dioxygenase as an effective enzyme in TCS biodegradation, and its role during the removal process was investigated along with the laccase enzyme. The change of cell surface hydrophobicity during TCS removal revealed that a glycolipid...
Utilizing a simulation approach for analysis of patient flow in the emergency department: a case study
, Article 15th Iran International Industrial Engineering Conference, IIIEC 2019, 23 January 2019 through 24 January 2019 ; 2019 , Pages 151-157 ; 9781728117751 (ISBN) ; Haji, B ; Shakhsi Niaei M ; Sharif University of Technology
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc
2019
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Simulation has been shown to be one of the most powerful tools in many areas of the health-care system, a system which attracted the attention of researchers due to its intricacy. The main goal of this study is to evaluate the patients' flow in an emergency department (ED). Discrete event simulation (DES)has been used as the core of this research so that it offers various ways to reduce the length of stay (LOS)of patients in different segments of ED by assessing various scenarios. In particular, a new approach for verification of the simulated model will be discussed. This study reports on the results that extracted from a case study on patient record data in one of the EDs located in Tehran...
Design and Simulation of Dust Control System in the Air with the FPGA
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Vosoughi Vahdat, Bijan (Supervisor) ; Hashemi, Matin (Co-Advisor)Personalized Assortment Optimization Using a Non-Parametric Choice Model
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Modarres Yazdi, Mohammad (Supervisor)
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In this study, the problem of assortment optimization considering a non-parametric choice model will be introduced. The present study is generally divided into two main parts. The first part deals with modeling customer behavior using the definition of tree models of customer preference behavior. The second part is related to the main problem solving framework in order to get the best product combination in the product classification basket. This research is related to the online seller who intends to sell a certain number of types of products without inventory limit. Customers entering the system, according to their specifications, are provided with the appropriate product classification...
Treatment of Triclosan Through Enhanced Microbial Biodegradation
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Yaghmaei, Soheila (Supervisor) ; Ghobadi Nejad, Zahra (Supervisor)
Abstract
Triclosan is widely used as an antibacterial agent in personal health care products, especially in recent years with the spread of the Coronavirus. This substance is one of the emerging contaminants, and due to its stable and toxic nature, this material cannot be destroyed in the process of biological wastewater treatment. In this research, a new bacterial strain was isolated and purified from industrial wastewater for the biological removal of triclosan. Based on 16S rRNA sequencing, it was found that the isolated strain belongs to the Enterobacter cloacae family and can grow in high concentrations of triclosan. It was observed that naphthalene dioxygenase and laccase enzymes are active...
Web service quality of service prediction via regional reputation-based matrix factorization
, Article Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience ; Volume 33, Issue 17 , 2021 ; 15320626 (ISSN) ; Hashemi, S. M ; Razzazi, M. R ; Movaghar, A ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2021
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Quality of Service (QoS) of Web services plays an essential role in selecting Web services by consumers. The dynamic QoS attributes of Web services have different values for different users. Therefore, the value of many Web services' QoS features for many users are undetermined, and these values should be predicted. The collaborative filtering (CF) method is one of the most successful approaches to predict these values. CF-based methods use the QoS values contributed by the other users for prediction and, consequently, the values contributed by unreliable users can decrease the accuracy of prediction. To utilize the reputation of users can be regarded as one of the conventional approaches to...
Expression of PIAS genes in migraine patients
, Article Journal of Molecular Neuroscience ; Volume 71, Issue 10 , 2021 , Pages 2053-2059 ; 08958696 (ISSN) ; Hesami, O ; Nazer, N ; Sayad, A ; Taheri, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Humana Press Inc
2021
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Migraine is a complex disabling condition which is associated with dysregulation of several pathways particularly those being associated with immune responses. In order to assess contribution of protein inhibitor of activated STAT (PIAS) in the pathogenesis of migraine, we quantified expression levels of PIAS1–PIAS4 genes in the circulation of patients with migraine compared with controls. Expression of PIAS1 was substantially lower in total migraineurs compared with controls (ratio of mean expressions (RME) = 0.18, SE = 0.29, P value < 0.001) and in both male and female migraineurs compared with sex-matched controls. Expression of PIAS2 was lower in migraineurs without aura compared with...
Long Term Effective Factors on House Price of Metropolises of Iran
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Nili, Masoud (Supervisor)
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The notable share of housing sector in GDP (approximately five percent) shows this sector’s relation with macroeconomic activities. On the other hand, House as an asset leads housing sector to be affected by monetary and fiscal variables. A dynamic panel data was used in this study to evaluate the relations between housing sector and some macroeconomic variables in metropolises of Iran. As results show, in long term growth of liquidity, GDP per capita and sharp ratio have positive effects, and land per capita has negative effect on housing price in metropolises of Iran. Price increases have not been equal in different cities. Inequality of land price between metropolises and between...
Estimating an Index of Iran’s Informal Economy in 1350-1386 With Concentration on the Impact of Government’s Intervention by EMIMIC Model (The Multiple Indicators-Multiple Causes Model and Error-Correction Model)
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Nili, Masoud (Supervisor)
Abstract
In this research, an Index of Iran informal economy in response to the government interventions in credit, labor and product markets is stimated by EMIMIC model. To do this, first these interventions are measured using principal components analysis. In the model, the variables GDP and employment are used as indicators and taxation rates, government distortions in credit, labor and product markets, government expenditure, per capita income, unemployment and inflation as causes of the informal economy. We conclude these government interventions have affected Iran informal economy and their influence is more than indirect interventions influence such as taxation. The estimated index of Iran...
Water Quality Modeling of Urban Streams
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Tajrishy, Masoud (Supervisor)
Abstract
With altering natural state and increasing impervious surfaces, traditional urbanization leads to deteriorating the environment and water catchments. During the years most efforts in order to control the urban runoff outflow, have been focused on quantity; and awareness about improving water quality has been raised just in the last few years and, which emphasizes on pollution source control. Standard water quality sampling methods are time consuming, expensive and because of sampling in broad geographic areas, difficult; however modeling is a more efficient way in assessing water quality and as worries about non-point source pollution grows, different kinds of models have been used to...