Automated systems have been seamlessly integrated into several industries as part of their industrial automation processes. Employing automated systems, such as autonomous vehicles, allows industries to increase productivity, benefit from a wide rang...
Unlike conventional software systems and large language models (LLMs) evaluated in isolation, LLM-based agentic systems introduce a compositional, workflow-level attack surface. Existing security analysis approaches provide limited support for identi...
AI-enabled digital transformation can create governance gaps when model-level controls do not capture deployment-specific organizational relationships and enterprise-wide policies remain too general for materially different use cases. This article ad...
The increasing complexity of systems within Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environments has made structured and reliable use case modeling critically important. Existing approaches to SysML Use Case Diagram modeling and verification remain fr...
Indoor positioning systems are essential in the industrial domain for optimized production and safe operation of mobile elements, such as mobile robots, especially in the presence of static machinery and human operators. In this paper, we assess the...
Smart home automation is expected to improve living standards with the evolution of internet of things (IoT) that facilitate the remote control of residential appliances. There are, however, several factors that require attention for broader successf...
Wireless communication plays an important role in the digitization of industries. A 5G cellular communication system enables several industrial automation use cases. Fifth-generation deployments in industrial use cases have mainly been carried out in...
Machine learning (ML) in queueing theory combines the predictive and optimization capabilities of ML with the analytical frameworks of queueing models to improve performance in systems such as telecommunications, manufacturing, and service industries...
This study provides a general procedure to generate a direct expansion (DX) cooling coil system for a roof top unit (RTU), which is a typical heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system for commercial buildings in the United States. Experi...
The rollout of smart grid solutions has already started and new methods are deployed to the power systems of today. However, complexity is still increasing as focus is moving from a single system, to a system of systems perspective. The results are i...
In the domain of model-driven system engineering, model-to-model (M2M) transformations present a very relevant topic because they may provide much-needed automation capabilities to the whole CASE-supported system development life cycle. Nonetheless,...
An artificial intelligence system, designed for operations in a real-world environment faces a nearly infinite set of possible performance scenarios. Designers and developers, thus, face the challenge of validating proper performance across both fore...
The development and manufacturing of high-precision micro-mechatronic systems (MMS) is a challenging task, and the high demand for individualized products complicates the engineering design process (EDP) in particular. The established EDP for MMS is...
Background: The diagnostic work-up of small peripheral pulmonary nodules (PPNs) is becoming increasingly important, especially in light of the upcoming lung cancer screening programs and recommendations in practice. The systematic clinical introducti...
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Background: Although there are several studies on discharge planning and long-term care systems in individual programs, research on the connection between discharge planning and the usage of long-term care is scanty. This study aims to evaluate the n...
3D food printing is an emerging food technology innovation that enables the personalization and on-demand production of edible products. While its academic and industrial relevance has increased over the past decade, the functional value of the techn...
While traditional microgrid optimization focuses primarily on minimizing Net Present Cost (NPC), real-world deployment success depends on multiple operational factors, including system resilience, capacity headroom, and battery health preservation. T...
Previous studies have highlighted inequalities and gender differences in the transport system. Some factors or fairness characteristics (FCs) strongly influence gender fairness in the transport system. The difference with previous studies, which focu...
This article provides an in-depth analysis of blockchain research in the energy sector, focusing on projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and comparing them with industry-funded initiatives. A total of 110 funded activities within th...
New methods for state estimation are required due to the complexity of the topology of transmission and distribution systems, and the predictability in the management of prosumer dispatch. This paper describes a pilot project in Greece that, in accor...
The increasing availability of vast quantities of data from various sources significantly impacts the insurance industry, although this industry has always been data driven. It accelerates manual processes and enables new products or business models....
With the increase in the complexity of the topology of transmission and distribution systems, associated with the predictability in the management of the dispatch of prosumers, new techniques for state estimation, and application of metaheuristics ar...
Currently, abnormality detection and/or prediction is a very hot topic. In this paper, we addressed it in the frame of activity monitoring of a human in bed. This paper presents a comprehensive formulation of a requirements engineering dossier for a...
This research provides a study on a smart body area network (SmartBAN) physical layer (PHY), as an of the Internet of medical things (IoMT) technology, for an advanced human monitoring system in industrial use. The SmartBAN provides a new PHY and a m...
For electric vehicle (EV) charging in North America, three AC connectors are standardized, resulting in a proliferation of charging stations which can only charge one of the three types of EV. We propose a “Universal EV Outlet” that works...
The project Integrating the Energy System (IES) Austria recognises interoperability as key enabler for the deployment of smart energy systems. Interoperability is covered in the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) activity A4-IA0-5 and provid...
COVID-19 is one of the biggest challenges that countries face at the present time, as infections and deaths change daily and because this pandemic has a dynamic spread. Our paper considers two tasks. The first one is to develop a system for modeling...
Point-of-care systems are generally used in healthcare to respond rapidly and prevent critical health conditions. Hence, POC systems often handle personal health information; and consequently, their cybersecurity and privacy requirements are of cruci...
Background: In Japan, the hinotori™ surgical robot system (Medicaroid Corporation, Kobe, Japan) was approved for gastrointestinal surgeries in October 2022. This report details our initial experience performing liver resection using the hinotor...
Blockchain, also known as a distributed ledger technology, stores different transactions/operations in a chain of blocks in a distributed manner without needing a trusted third-party. Blockchain is proven to be immutable, which helps with integrity a...
Understanding how energy is used and where it can be saved in an existing building is critical not only from a cost and environmental standpoint, but for legal compliance as well, as the United States and the rest of the world increasingly have set t...
Modern electric machines are attracting great interest from the research community as a result of the increasing number of current applications, including electric vehicles and wind power generators, among others. Different machines, power converters...
Water quality management of rivers is one of the challenges in the analysis of water resource systems. The optimal operation of the pollutant carrying capacity of these systems provides significant economic value and could reduce treatment costs. In...
This study presents the implementation of a pull-based production system integrated with a constant work-in-process (CONWIP) approach using the Kanban Methodology in a bearing manufacturing industry. A case study on the UN 3213B bottom roller bearing...
The I-V characteristics of a photovoltaic (PV) system reveal its actual state and performance, and are used for fault detection and diagnosis in PV systems. We reviewed modeling methods for common faults using MATLAB/Simulink R2021a software, includi...
Planning Support Systems (PSS) are increasingly used to support collaborative planning workshops in urban adaptation practice. Research has focused on developing such tools and evaluating their use in workshops but has not measured tools’ effec...
Digital Twins are being used more and more frequently and provide information from the Real Twin for different applications. Measurements on the Real Twin are required to obtain information, which in many cases requires the installation of supplement...
The armed forces of major nations have utilized modeling and simulation technologies to develop weapon systems corresponding to changing modern battlefields and reducing the development cycle. However, model design is complex owing to the characteris...
Decision support systems (DSSs) in agriculture are becoming increasingly popular, and have begun adopting visualisations to facilitate insights into complex data. However, DSSs for agriculture are often designed as standalone applications, which limi...
In various domains such as energy, manufacturing, and maritime, cyber–physical systems (CPSs) have seen increased interest. Both academia and industry have focused on the cybersecurity aspects of such systems. The assessment of cyber risks in a...
The aim of this study is to analyze the worst-case scenarios of professional futsal referees during the first and second half of official matches in the Spanish Futsal Cup using a Local Positioning System (LPS) for monitoring their movement patterns....
The United Kingdom has abundant renewable energy resources from wind, solar, biomass and others. Meanwhile, domestic sector consumes large amount of electricity and natural gas. This paper aims to explore the potentials of a hybrid renewable energy s...
The interaction patterns are constantly changing as the rapid development in technology. The non-contact interaction system using gestures is becoming important in human-computer interaction nowadays. This paper illustrates a design framework of a no...
Gamification has emerged in higher education as an innovative approach that engages and stimulates student participation and active learning, through the integration of game elements in the learning experience. This study presents a case study in the...
The development of patient-specific medical systems poses challenges for requirements engineering and their traceable integration into system models, as regulatory frameworks require transparent and traceable links between stakeholder needs and produ...
Nowadays, reliability of sensors is one of the most important challenges for widespread application of Internet-of-things data in key emerging fields such as the automotive and manufacturing sectors. This paper presents a brief review of the main res...
The current trend in industry is the digitalisation of production processes using modern information and communication technologies, a trend that falls under the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0. Applications that link the world of informat...
Sustainability can be achieved by improving process efficiency, among other methods. In the case of heat supply systems for cities, one of the ways to increase the efficiency of fuel use, and thus reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissi...
The 2020s represent both the digital decade and the pivotal period in the fulfillment of long-standing commitments made by public, private, and institutional actors in favor of sustainable development. In the manufacturing context, Product Lifecycle...
The interest in clusters in the economy and regional space, which has persisted for nearly three decades, has reignited the understanding of the economy as a system of interdependencies between industries. Although the concept of clusters can be trac...
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