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Providing a framework for the evaluation of process and content of development programs; evaluating the fourth and fifth law development program of Iran
, Article Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology ; Volume 6, Issue 19 , 2013 , Pages 3695-3702 ; 20407459 (ISSN) ; Reza Tabatabaei, S. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
Abstract
The purpose of this study is providing a framework for the evaluation of process and content of development programs and evaluating the fourth and fifth law development program of Iran. Policy evaluation is one the most important measures in the policy cycle and is implemented with the purpose of learning from the results of stage. Given the wide dimensions of policy making, achieving a model for evaluating policy is faced with many complexities. In this study with reviewing previous experiences in the field of policy evaluation, an integrated model for evaluating policy, is presented from two main aspects of the process and the content and then with using this model, the Fourth Program and...
Multi-objective design of risk-adjusted control chart in healthcare systems with economic and statistical considerations
, Article Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation ; 2021 ; 03610918 (ISSN) ; Asadzadeh, S ; Akhavan Niaki, S. T ; Sharif University of Technology
Bellwether Publishing, Ltd
2021
Abstract
Using control charts to monitor healthcare systems has gained particular attention. In this paper, a risk-adjusted cumulative sum control chart is designed to monitor surgery outputs. Before undergoing surgery, the patients have some unique risk factors which influence the surgery outputs. Thus, risk-adjustment is carried out with the purpose of taking these risks into account using an accelerated failure time model. But the technical implementation of the chart requires determining the design parameters which should be selected in an optimal way putting the desired statistical and economic considerations into service. To this end, a multi-objective model, considering multiple assignable...
Multi-objective design of risk-adjusted control chart in healthcare systems with economic and statistical considerations
, Article Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation ; Volume 52, Issue 7 , 2023 , Pages 2967-2984 ; 03610918 (ISSN) ; Asadzadeh, S ; Akhavan Niaki, T ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2023
Abstract
Using control charts to monitor healthcare systems has gained particular attention. In this paper, a risk-adjusted cumulative sum control chart is designed to monitor surgery outputs. Before undergoing surgery, the patients have some unique risk factors which influence the surgery outputs. Thus, risk-adjustment is carried out with the purpose of taking these risks into account using an accelerated failure time model. But the technical implementation of the chart requires determining the design parameters which should be selected in an optimal way putting the desired statistical and economic considerations into service. To this end, a multi-objective model, considering multiple assignable...
Study of two-layer tapered depth of interaction PET detector
, Article Applied Radiation and Isotopes ; Volume 174 , 2021 ; 09698043 (ISSN) ; Yousefnejad, S ; Shafiee, M ; Rafiei, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2021
Abstract
Improving detection efficiency in small animal PET scanners without degrading spatial resolution is one of the main problems of these scanners. Commercial small animal PET scanners use different methods to achieve desirable levels of sensitivity and spatial resolution. GE Healthcare eXplore VISTA PET scanner uses double layer (LYSO-GSO) depth-of-interaction (DOI) capable cuboid detector modules. In this work, the design of GE Healthcare eXplore VISTA PET scanner is improved using tapered detector geometry instead of cuboid geometry. Using tapered detector geometry, the gaps between adjacent modules are filled and the sensitive volume has increased about 11.5%. The new designed PET scanner...
Vaccine delivery by zwitterionic polysaccharide-based hydrogel microparticles showing enhanced immunogenicity and suppressed foreign body responses
, Article Biomaterials Science ; Volume 11, Issue 14 , 2023 , Pages 4827-4844 ; 20474830 (ISSN) ; Lau, C. M. L ; Chung, C. H. Y ; Rafiei, M ; Yao, S ; Chau, Y ; Sharif University of Technology
Royal Society of Chemistry
2023
Abstract
The controlled release of antigens from injectable depots has been actively pursued to achieve long-lasting immune responses in vaccine development. Nonetheless, subcutaneous depots are often susceptible to foreign body responses (FBRs) dominated by macrophage clearance and fibrotic encapsulation, resulting in limited antigen delivery to target dendritic cells (DCs) that bridge innate and adaptive immunity. Here, we aim to develop a long-term antigen depot that can bypass FBR and engage DCs to mature and migrate to lymph nodes to activate antigen-specific T-cells. Leveraging the immunomodulatory properties of exogenous polysaccharides and the anti-fouling characteristics of zwitterionic...
Reducing traffic congestion and increasing sustainability in special urban areas through one-way traffic reconfiguration
, Article Transportation ; 2021 ; 00494488 (ISSN) ; Ghadirifaraz, B ; Shetab Boushehri, S. N ; Hosseininasab, S. M ; Rafiei, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2021
Abstract
In the contemporary sustainable urban set up, one of the critical issues adversely affecting the quality of life in urban areas and inflicting immense costs on cities is traffic congestion. Traffic congestion is an outgrowth of increased traffic flow in certain locations of large cities. Recently, urban decision-makers and transportation planners resort to one-way traffic system as an effective traffic management strategy, which has a profound effect on reducing traffic congestion and improving traffic flow, leading to urban sustainability. In the present paper, the authors endeavored to develop a novel methodological framework based on optimization techniques in order to mitigate traffic...
Reducing traffic congestion and increasing sustainability in special urban areas through one-way traffic reconfiguration
, Article Transportation ; Volume 49, Issue 1 , 2022 , Pages 37-60 ; 00494488 (ISSN) ; Ghadirifaraz, B ; Shetab Boushehri, S. N ; Hosseininasab, S. M ; Rafiei, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2022
Abstract
In the contemporary sustainable urban set up, one of the critical issues adversely affecting the quality of life in urban areas and inflicting immense costs on cities is traffic congestion. Traffic congestion is an outgrowth of increased traffic flow in certain locations of large cities. Recently, urban decision-makers and transportation planners resort to one-way traffic system as an effective traffic management strategy, which has a profound effect on reducing traffic congestion and improving traffic flow, leading to urban sustainability. In the present paper, the authors endeavored to develop a novel methodological framework based on optimization techniques in order to mitigate traffic...
Vulnerability analysis in VGBPS using prolog
, Article 2nd IPM International Symposium on Fundamentals of Software Engineering, FSEN 2007, Tehran, 17 April 2007 through 19 April 2007 ; Volume 4767 LNCS , 2007 , Pages 404-411 ; 03029743 (ISSN); 9783540756972 (ISBN) ; Taherian, M ; Mousavi, H ; Movaghar, A ; Jalili, R ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer Verlag
2007
Abstract
Vulnerabilities are now part of all software systems. To handle vulnerabilities, many approaches have been proposed till now. Many of these approaches try to analyze vulnerabilities based on model checking techniques. However, the models used in these approaches handle authorized and unauthorized rules separately. This basically cause in weaker modeling abilities and consequently weaker vulnerability analysis. From authorized and unauthorized rules, we mean those emanated from access control model and those originated from vulnerabilities respectively. Currently, a new general graph-based protection system concentrating on vulnerabilities called VGBPS is proposed to overcome the mentioned...
Digital Design and Implementation of a Multilevel OCDMA System
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Salehi, Javad (Supervisor)
Abstract
Optical Wireless Communication is believed to have a great potential in establishing point to point connection and have attracted an unexpected growth in research , applications and market. Furthermore, Optical wireless systems have recently emerged as a new means of communication, especially in places where electromagnetic interferences is of utmost concern such as in passenger planes and hospitals and in other communications applications where cost could is of concern. In this thesis we build upon previously introduced wireless optical code-division multiple –access communication. In the context of an OCDMA system we begin our study by considering synchronization circuit via a...
Robust Optimal Control of Drug Delivery in Cancer Chemotherapy based on a New Realistic Dynamic Model of the Process
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Moradi, Hamed (Supervisor)
Abstract
Today, cancer mortality is one of the most important problems, even considering the scientific advances that offer more effective solutions to treat some diseases, providing a way to prevent and treat this disease is one of the most important issues that engineers have considered. This is achieved by designing a controller to minimize the size of the cancer tumor population, increase healthy cells, optimize treatment time, and drug dose.To achieve this goal, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, tumor growth, and healthy cell growth models, and mathematical models for subsystems that affect tumor growth, such as the angiogenic system, have been studied to develop a single mathematical model. In...
On ideal homomorphic secret sharing schemes and their decomposition
, Article Designs, Codes, and Cryptography ; Volume 89, Issue 9 , 2021 , Pages 2079-2096 ; 09251022 (ISSN) ; Kaboli, R ; Khazaei, S ; Parviz, M ; Rafiei, M. M ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2021
Abstract
In 1992, Frankel and Desmedt introduced a technique that enables one to reduce the secret space of an ideal homomorphic secret sharing scheme (IHSSS) into any of its characteristic subgroups. In this paper, we propose a similar technique to reduce the secret space of IHSSSs called the quotient technique. By using the quotient technique, we show that it is possible to yield an ideal linear scheme from an IHSSS for the same access structure, providing an alternative proof of a recent result by Jafari and Khazaei. Moreover, we introduce the concept of decomposition of secret sharing schemes. We give a decomposition for IHSSSs, and as an application, we present a necessary and sufficient...
Design and Development of Green Supply Chain Management for Industries with Fast Moving Consumer Goods Using Multi-Standard Decision Making Methods
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Rafiei, Majid (Supervisor)
Abstract
Environmental management with emphasis on protecting environment is today one of the most important problems for customers, governments, employees and competitors, and international and global pressures has required organizations to produce environmentally consistent products and services. This challenge has resulted in emergence of a new concept namely green supply change management in the realm of business which is a combination of environmental thinking and supply chain, which will be followed by competitive advantages for firms. This approach has widely attracted the attention of industries, governments and institutions relevant to environment. The aim of this study is to identify main...
A multi-objective approach to optimize the weight and stress of the locking plates using finite element modeling
, Article Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine ; Volume 236, Issue 2 , 2022 , Pages 188-198 ; 09544119 (ISSN) ; Nourani, A ; Chizari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
SAGE Publications Ltd
2022
Abstract
This paper aims to identify an optimum bone fracture stabilizer. For this purpose, three design variables including the ratio of the screw diameter to the plate width at three levels, the ratio of the plate thickness to the plate width at three levels, and the diameter of the bone at two levels were selected for analysis. Eighteen 3D verified finite element models were developed to examine the effects of these parameters on the weight, maximum displacement and maximum von Mises stress of the fixation structure. Considering the relations between the inputs and outputs using multivariate regression, a genetic algorithm was used to find the optimal choices. Results showed that the diameter of...
Modeling of Reactive Crystallization Processes
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Shahrokhi, Mohammad (Supervisor)
Abstract
This thesis concerns the modeling of precipitation processes aimed at predicting product particle characteristics especially particle size distribution. A mixing-precipitation model (based on SFM) linked to the population balance is used for a single-feed semi-batch precipitation process to describe the mixing effects on the final particle-size distribution (PSD) and mean size, considering the agglomeration mechanism. The model describes mixing on two zones: the feed and bulk zone with different levels of super saturation. To solve a full population balance equation containing nucleation, growth and agglomeration, discretization method was performed witch is more accurate and low...
Combination of PRP (platelet Rich plasma)with Polymeric Scaffold for Cartilage Regeneration
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Abdekhodaei, Mohammad Jafar (Supervisor)
Abstract
The aim of this study is the fabrication of 3D porous PCL scaffolds contain core-shell fibers for cartilage tissue engineering. The novel fabrication method is co-axial wet electrospinning simultaneously. These tablets like scaffolds have superior porosity and pore sizes for cell culturing and cell-cell interaction as they have good mechanical properties for cartilage tissue engineering in comparison to 2D electrospun scaffolds. The structure of these 3D scaffolds is mimicking the ECM of cartilage. This study presents the coaxial electrospinning of PCL nanofibers encapsulated with bovine serum albumin and platelet rich plasma for demonstration of controlled release and bioactivity retention,...
Modelling the Geometric Dynamic Recrystallization of AlMg6 alloy using the Combination of Finite Element Method and Dislocation Based Model
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Karimi Taheri, Ali (Supervisor)
Abstract
Taking advantage of aluminum and its alloys in industry is increasing. A common method in metal forming is hot forming. In this condition a precise prediction of flow behaviour of the alloy is necessary to achieve a product of desirable mechanical and physical properties. In this situation, influence of parameters such as chemical composition, temperature, strain, strain rate as well as recovery and recrystallization phenomena should be considered and by using a suitable model, the metal behavior prediction is possible. Distribution of coherent Al3Sc dispersoids in high volume fraction accompany with Al6Mn result in strengthening to this alloy. Because of the high stacking fault energy,...
Developing A Method to Measure Brand Image: A Study in the Small Home Appliances Industry
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
;
Najmi, Manoochehr
(Supervisor)
Abstract
The type of consumers’ perceptions of brands is a key factor in establishing long-term business-consumer relationships. As a result, building strong brand perceptions is a principal priority for companies today. Research in brand image has long been one of the main areas in marketing research, because it plays a vital role in building brand equity. Concerning the rise in the number of product categories and the number of similar brands, firms have felt a need to know their brand images among competing brands from the consumer’ s point of view in order to invest in their brands and approach their brand images to the consumer’ s preferable image. Because of the fact that the brand image...
Friction Stir Sot Welding of Aluminum to Steel Using Consumable Pin
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Movahedi, Mojtaba (Supervisor)
Abstract
Friction Stir Spot Welding as a solid state process is able to solve some of the disadvantages of fusion welding processes. On the other hand, this welding method has disadvantages such as low connection surface due to the hole left by the pin and poor resistance to fatigue loading. In this study, a method called friction stir spot welding via consumable pin was used so that the hole caused by the pin no longer remains at the welding site. The process is done in such a way that first a hole is made in the center of the overlap of the sheets. The rotating tool, in which the consumable pin is made of 6061 aluminum alloy with a diameter equal to the diameter of the hole is lowered at a...
Fake News Spreading Mitigation Via Tracing Information In Social Networks
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Rabiee, Hamid Reza (Supervisor)
Abstract
Expansion of using social networks for reading and sharing news on the one hand, allows for quick and easy access to the news, but on the other hand, increases the spread of fake news and misleads many users. Therefore, identifying the fake news and attempting to mitigate its spreading on social networks is one of the major research areas in recent years. An important issue in this regard is reducing the time gap between news release time and identifying it as fake and starting to take action. Many researches has been done on detection of fake news, but since there is a trade-off between minimizing the time gap and maximizing accuracy, work on these models continues. There are also different...
4-tert-butyl pyridine additive for moisture-resistant wide bandgap perovskite solar cells
, Article Optical Materials ; Volume 123 , 2022 ; 09253467 (ISSN) ; Azizollah Ganji, B ; Taghavinia, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2022
Abstract
Perovskite solar cells fabrication process need inert or low humidity atmospheres. While highly efficient perovskite solar cells to overcome the photovoltaic marketing should be achieved stability at any environmental conditions. At high humidity, water molecules react with the perovskite layer and increase the degradation rate, leading to a drastic decrease in device performance and perovskite crystallinity. In this work, the effect of environmental humidity on photophysical parameters of wide bandgap, (WBG) perovskite layer and solar cells stability is systematically investigated and tBP is proposed as an additive in perovskite precursor to increase the moisture resistance and improve the...