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 PhD Thesis

  1. Nikov, A., Ph.D. Thesis: „Microprocessor System for Differential Diagnostics of Metabolic Diseases“. Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Vesselin Kissiov. Department of Control Engineering, Technical University of Sofia, 1985.

Dr. habil. Thesis

  1. Nikov, A., Neuro-fuzzy methods and systems for evaluation and design in ergonomics and human-computer interaction, Brunswick University of Technology, 2005.

Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals

  1. Nikov, A., I. Ivanov and G. Michailov, The linear discriminant analysis in diagnostics of metabolic diseases, Veterinary-medical Sciences, 22(7): 22-28, 1983, (In Bulgarian).

  2. Kissjov, V. and A. Nikov, A method and expert system for differential diagnostics of metabolic diseases by dairy cattle, Problems of Technique, 23(1): 41-46, 1986, (In Bulgarian).

  3. Peevski, Z., B. Baikushev and A. Nikov, Program system for admittance determination of students in medical universities, Hygiene and Health Care, 31(2): 71-75, 1988, (In Bulgarian).

  4. Nikov, A. and M. Toteva, Evaluation and selection of football athletes by computer-aided anthropocyclograms, Problems of Physical Culture, 35(11): 26-29, 1990, (In Bulgarian).

  5. Nikov, A., Computer-based learning in anthropodiagnostics, Interactive Learning International, 7(2): 119-124, 1991.

  6. Stoeva, S. and A. Nikov, A fuzzy knowledge-based mechanism for computer-aided ergonomic evaluation of industrial products, Modelling, Simulation & Control (Applications in Environmental, Biomedical, Organizational, Human & Social Systems), C, 25(3): 17-30, 1991.

  7. Nikov, A. and G. Georgiev, Computer-based learning and training in color harmony, Interactive Learning International, 8(1): 75-78, 1992.

  8. Nikov A., G. Matarazzo and A. Orlando, Methodology for human factors analysis of office automation systems, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 44(2): 187-197, 1993.

  9. Stoeva S. and A. Nikov, A fuzzy backpropagation algorithm, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 112(1): 27-39, 2000.

  10. Nikov, A. and S. Stoeva, Quick fuzzy backpropagation algorithm, Neural Networks, 14(2):231-244, 2001.

  11. Stoeva, S. and A. Nikov, Author's reply, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, 128(1):129, 2002.

  12. Nikov, A., S. Zaim, H. Zaim and A. Turkyilmaz, EQUALHI: A neural networks-based ergonomic evaluation of service quality in the hospital industry,  ISSN 1305-5313, Transactions on Engineering, Computing and Technology V1, December 2004, 278-281.

  13. Arslan  N., A. Nikov, F. Karaca, and O. Beyca, NF-BYPASS: Analysis of Blood Flow Inside a Bypass Graft to Artery Connection using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy and Computational Fluid Dynamics Technique,  ISSN 1305-5313, Transactions on Engineering, Computing and Technology V1, December 2004, 193-196.

  14. Karaca, F., A. Nikov and O. Alagha, NN-AirPol: a neural-networks-based method for air pollution evaluation and control, International Journal of Environment and Pollution, 28 (3/4):310 - 325, 2006.

  15. McAdams M.A., A. Nikov, Education in geographic information systems usability and user adaptivity, Journal of International Research Publications (Issue Technomat and Infotel), 2:1-12, 2007.

  16. Nikov, A., M. Unsal, Human factors in industrial engineering education, Journal of International Research Publications (Issue Technomat and Infotel), 2:27-41, 2007.

  17. Arslan, N., A. Nikov and F. Karaca, Design of a teflon  graft-to-vein connection implanted to dialysis patients by adaptive neuro-fuzzy based modelling, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, (in press).

  18. Draganov S., A. Nikov, S. Anguelova, Computer-supported industrial design engineering education, Caribbean Journal of Mathematical and Computing Sciences, (submitted).

  19. Nikov, A., M. A. McAdams, F. Karaca, GIS-Use: An approach for usability evaluation of geographic information systems in manufacturing, International Journal of Geographical Information Science, (submitted).

  20. Nikov A., S. Zaim, A. Oztekin, SEM-WebServUse: Usability Evaluation of Web Services by Structural Equation Modeling, Industrial Management and Data Systems,  (in submission).

  21. Nikov A., A. Mohais and A. Sahai: Swarm-intelligence-based method for affective evaluation and design, Journal of Engineering Design, (work in progress).

  22. Nikov, A., S. Zaim and M. Tarim, MEHOS: A neuro-fuzzy-based method for adaptive human factors quality evaluation of hospital services, Applied Ergonomics, (accepted).

  23. Nikov, A., D. Elsler, and J.-H. Kirchner, ATERG: An adaptable tool for ergonomic evaluation and design of workplaces, International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, (accepted).

  24. Nikov, A., S. Stoeva and D. Comissiong, SOFIA: Algorithm and software system for user interface adaptation, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, (in submission).

  25. Nikov A., A. Oztekin, S. Zaim, M. Balcilar, GA-PLS-WebServUse: A method for measuring web service usability, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Part B: Cybernetics,  (in submission).

  26. Oztekin A. A. Nikov, S. Zaim, UseLearn: Adaptive Usability Evaluation of  eLearning Systems, Electronic Journal of e-Learning, (in submission).

  27. Alexander Nikov, Ferhat Karaca, Omar Alagha, Atakan Kurt, AirPolTool: a web-based system for air pollution forecasting in Istanbul, Environment International, (in submission)

Contributions in Books

Books (refereed)

  1. Kirchner, J.-H., A. Nikov, D. Elsler and R. Jijanov, Ergonomics, Technical University of Brunswick and Technical University of Sofia, 2001, (In German).

  2. Kirchner, J.-H., A. Nikov, D. Elsler and R. Jijanov, Exercises in Ergonomics, Technical University of Brunswick and Technical University of Sofia, 2001, (In German).

  3. Nikov A., Human-Computer Interaction, Sofia: University of Library Science and Information Technology, 2006, (In Bulgarian).

  4. Nikov, A., Neuro-fuzzy methods and systems for evaluation and design in ergonomics and human-computer interaction, Aachen: Shaker, 2007.

  5. Nikov A. and H. Bubb, Industrial Ergonomics, Sofia: Technical University of Sofia, to appear, (In Bulgarian).

  6. Nikov, A, S. Vassileva, S. Anguelova and S. Stoeva, Web usability testing, Technical University of Sofia, to appear, (In Bulgarian).

  7. Nikov, A, S. Vassileva, S. Anguelova and S. Stoeva, Task-centered web design, Technical University of Sofia, to appear, (In Bulgarian).

  8. Nikov A., A. Mohais, Computational intelligence in human-computer interaction, Elsevier (work in progress).

Books Contributions (refereed)

  1. Nikov, A., Knowledge-based systems in medicine and health care, Medical Academy Sofia, In: "Problems of Social Medicine", 16:80-86, 1987, (In Bulgarian).

  2. Georgiev, G. and A. Nikov, Method and microcomputer program for complex ergonomic rating of industrial products, In Eds. Wilson J.R, Corlett E.N. & Manenica I. "New Methods in Applied Ergonomics", Taylor & Francis, London, New York & Philadelphia, 1987, 65-70.

  3. Matarazzo, G. and A. Nikov, Human factors in an office automation system. In ed. Orlando A. EC Research Project COST 212. Human Factors in Information Services (HUFIS). Final Report Luxembourg: EC Commission, 1992, 93-100.

  4. Höhn, F., J. Hunger and A. Nikov, Development of methods for determination of industrial design requirements for work systems supported by expert systems: Literature analysis, Research Report, 01 HK 301/6, German Ministry of Research and Technology, 1992, (In German).

  5. Höhn, F., J. Hunger and A. Nikov, Human-oriented design of knowledge-based systems in industrial design, Research Report, 01 HK 301/6, German Ministry of Research and Technology, 1993, (In German).

  6. Nikov, A., S. Stoeva and R. Pavlova, ISSUE: An intelligent software system for usability evaluation of hypermedia user interfaces, In Eds. Özok A. F. & Salvendy G. “Advances in Applied Ergonomics”, USA Publishing, West Lafayette, 1996, 1038-1041.

  7. Matarazzo, G. and A. Nikov, A human-oriented case study of office automation systems, In Eds. G. Salvendy, M. J. Smith, R. J. Koubek, "Design of Computing Systems: Cognitive Considerations", Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1997, 749-752.

  8. Nikov, A. and W. Pohl, Combining user and usage modeling for user-adaptivity, In Eds. Bullinger H. -J. & Ziegler J. "Human-Computer Interaction: Ergonomics and User Interfaces", Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. Publishers, London, Mahwah, New Jersey, 1999, 336-340.

  9. Nikov, A., H. -G. Lindner, and T. Georgiev, A control structure for adaptive interactive systems, In Eds. Bullinger H. -J. & Ziegler J. "Human-Computer Interaction: Ergonomics and User Interfaces", Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. Publishers, London, Mahwah, New Jersey, 1999, 351-356.

  10. Nikov, A., I.-H. Kirchner, D. Elsler and R. Jijanov, A method for screening of enterprises with ergonomic problems illustrated by a case study in Bulgaria, In Ed. A. Seeber “Complex work systems: Challenge for analysis and design”, Dortmund: GfA-Press, ISBN 3-9806222-5-8, 2000, pp. 605-607 (In German).

  11. Lindner, H.-G., A. Nikov and T. Georgiev, A Neuro-Fuzzy Adaptive Control of Interactive Systems, In Eds. Smith M.J., Salvendy G., Harris D. & Koubek R.J. "Usability Evaluation and Interface Design: Cognitive Engineering, Intelligent Agents and Virtual Reality", Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. Publishers, London, Mahwah, New Jersey, 2001, 460-464.

  12. Kinshuk, A. Nikov and A. Patel, Adaptive tutoring in business education using fuzzy backpropagation approach, In Eds. Smith M.J., Salvendy G., Harris D. & Koubek R.J. "Usability Evaluation and Interface Design: Cognitive Engineering, Intelligent Agents and Virtual Reality", Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. Publishers, London, Mahwah, New Jersey, 2001, 465-468.

  13. Elsler, D., A. Nikov, A., R. Jijanov and J. -H. Kirchner, A comparative analysis of production workplaces in Bulgaria and Germany; how can be assured ergonomic standards in spite of increasing stress from competition? In: "Work Design and Development of Flexibility and of Competence ", Dortmund: GfA Press, ISBN 3-9806222-6-6, 2001, pp. 521-524 (In German).

  14. Nikov, A., S. Stoeva and M. Tzekov, An algorithm and system for user interface adaptation, In Eds. Smith M.J., Salvendy G., Harris D. & Koubek R.J. "Usability Evaluation and Interface Design: Cognitive Engineering, Intelligent Agents and Virtual Reality", Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. Publishers, London, Mahwah, New Jersey, 2001, 469-473.

  15. Oztekin A. A. Nikov, I. Demirci, S. Demir, I.I. Uzonur, Usability Evaluation of eLearning Systems by Neural Networks, In Ed. M. Schuette “Competence Development of Real and Virtual Systems”, Dortmund: GfA Press, 2007, 413-416.

Contributions in Reviewed Congresses and Conferences

Conference Presentations with Proceedings (refereed)

  1. Nikov, A., Comparative analysis of classification methods used in case of mixed variables, Seminar 'Automates, Languages and Systems', Sofia, September 1-2, 1983, ZINTI, Nd 1532/84, pp. 1-13, (In Bulgarian).

  2. Nikov, A., A method for hierarchical multimembership classification in case of mixed variables, Seminar 'Automates, Languages and Systems', Sofia, September 1-2, 1983, ZINTI, Nd 1534/84, pp.1-7, (In Bulgarian).

  3. Nikov, A. and T. Ivanov, Program package for prevention and diagnostics of metabolic diseases in dairy cattle, Xth National Youth School 'Application of Mathematics in Technique', Varna, August 31 - September 7, 1984, pp. 1-5, (In Bulgarian).

  4. Georgiev, G. and A. Nikov, Study of dependencies between entrance score and professional orientation of students, Jubilee scientific Session 40 years Technical university of Sofia, XI section Engineering education science, Ergonomics, New Methods and Technical Teaching Tools, Sofia, 25-27 September, 1985, p.79.

  5. Nikov, A., Expert systems in medicine (review), IVth Congress of Social Medicine, Blagoevgrad, October 3-5, 1986, p. 139, (In Bulgarian).

  6. Georgiev G. and A. Nikov, Program system for complex ergonomic rating of industrial products, International Conference on Personal Computers PERSCOMP'87, Sofia, April 21-24, 2, 1987, pp. 457-461, (In Bulgarian).

  7. Georgiev, G., A. Nikov and R. Jijanov, Program system for ergonomic research by tests, International Conference on Personal Computers PERSCOMP'87, Sofia, April 21-24, 1987, pp. 1651-1656, (In Bulgarian).

  8. Baikushev, B. and A. Nikov, Program system for psychometric study by dichotomous tests, International Conference on Personal Computers PERSCOMP'87, Sofia, April 21-24, 1987, pp. 1641-1643, (In Bulgarian).

  9. Peevski, Z., B. Baikushev and A. Nikov, Simulation model of students' admittance in medical universities, First Northmoravic Symposium Systems Simulation', Opava, Czechoslovakia, May 12-14, 1987, pp. 190-193, (In Russian).

  10. Georgiev, G. and A. Nikov, Stepwise linear discriminant and regression analyses by complex ergonomic rating of industrial products, IXth International Conference on Production Research 'Ergonomics and Safety in Manufacturing', Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, August 17-20, 1987, pp. 695-699.

  11. Georgiev, G. and A. Nikov, Cluster analysis in complex ergonomic evaluation of industrial products, Scientific Session of TU Sofia, Engineering Pedagogy and Teaching Tools, Sofia, October 8-10, 1987, pp. 571-576.

  12. Nikov, A. and I. Ivanov, Computerized model for ergodesign evaluation and selection of robots, International Scientific Seminar ERGODESIGN-FMS'88, June 6-11, Asenovgrad, 1988, pp. 24-26, (In Bulgarian).

  13. Georgiev, G. and A. Nikov, Program products for education in human factors engineering and industrial design, Scientific session of Technical university of Sofia, XII section Design and Ergonomics, Sofia, 5-7 October, 1989, p. 16-20 (In Bulgarian).

  14. Nikov, A., A method for determination of furniture dimensions of VDT workplaces. Scientific session of Technical University of Sofia, XII section Design and Ergonomics, Sofia, 5-7 October, 1989, p. 27-32 (In Bulgarian).

  15. Nikov, A. I. Kovachev, S, Stoeva, Z. Dobreva and D. Todorov, Microcomputer program for psychological testing and estimating of athletes 'SPORT-PTEST', Proc. 7th World Congress in Sports Psychology, Singapore, 7-12 August, 1989, pp. 90-91.

  16. Mutafov, S., A. Nikov and G. Georgiev, A microcomputer program for anthropometric diagnostics by anthropocyclograms, 3rd Anthropological Congress, Prague-Humpolec, September 3-8, 1989, pp. 31-33.

  17. Nikov, A., S. Tornjova, S. Mutafov, H. Voev and G. Georgiev, Diagnostics of Turner's syndrome by computer-aided anthropocyclogram method, National Conference on Anthropology with International Participation, Plovdiv, November 21-24, 1990, 164-167.

  18. Matarazzo, G. and A. Nikov, A fuzzy-sets-based methodology for office automation systems human factors evaluation, 12th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Toronto, August 15-19, 1994, pp. 536-539.

  19. Nikov, A. and S. Stoeva; Human-oriented intelligent creativity support presented on an example of a CAD-System for image generation and surface design, 42nd Congress of Human Factors Association, Zurich, February 28- March 1, 1996, pp. 61-62.

  20. Rojas, R., A. Nikov and S. Delichev, Adaptive user interface for telematics information services, International Workshop on Networking and Information Services in the CEE Countries, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, July 8-11, 1996, pp. 39-40.

  21. Nikov, A., S. Delichev and S. Stoeva, A neuro-fuzzy approach for user interface adaptation implemented in the information system of Bulgarian parliament, In Eds. Sepälä P., Luopajärvi T., Nygård C. & Mattila M. "Human computer-interaction, Stress and mental load, Aging, Occupational health, Vol.1", (Proc. 13th International Ergonomics Congress, IEA’97, Tampere, Finland, June 29 - July 4, 1997), Helsinki: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, 1997, pp. 100-112.

  22. Nikov, A. and T. Georgiev, A fuzzy neural network and its MATLAB simulation, Proc. ITI99 21st International Conference on Information Technology Interfaces, Pula, Croatia, June 15-18, 1999, ISSN 1330-1012 , pp.413-418.

  23. Nikov, A., I.-H. Kirchner, D. Elsler and R. Jijanov, QuickErgoScreening: A tool for quick ergonomic screening of workplaces exemplified by a case study in Bulgarian and German enterprises, In: Mondelo, P; Mattila, M.; Karwowski, W. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Occupational Risk Prevention. ISBN: 84-699-1242-9, Tenerife, Canary Islands, February 23 - 25, 2000.

  24. Nikov, A. and D. Shikalanov, A framework for human-oriented information technology implementation, In: Mondelo, P.; Mattila, M.; Karwowski, W. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Occupational Risk Prevention. ISBN: 84-699-1242-9, Tenerife, Canary Islands, February 23 - 25, 2000.

  25. Enderlein H, A. Nikov and B. Keil, WEDIS: A toolkit for adaptable creation and support of workshop production structures, Proc. 9th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction HCII2001, Volume 1, New Orleans, USA, ISBN 0-8058-3607-1, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Publishers, London, Mahwah, New Jersey, 2001, 474-478.

  26. Nikov, A., R. Jijanov, S. Stoeva and M. Tzekov, Usability evaluation of computer-aided industrial design systems, In: Mondelo, P; Mattila, M.; Karwowski, W. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Occupational Risk Prevention. ISBN: 84-931134-8-4, Gran Canaria Island, Spain, February 20-22, 2002.

  27. Kirchner, J.-H., A. Nikov and D. Elsler, An example of the implementation of the Euro-Ergonomist-conception for engineering education, 48th Congress of German Human Factors Association, Linz, February 20-22, 2002, 101-104. (In German).

  28. Elsler, D., A. Nikov, Attitudes towards occupational safety and health in small and medium-sized Bulgarian and German enterprises, In: Mondelo, P; Mattila, M.; Karwowski, W. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Occupational Risk Prevention. ISBN: 84-931134-8-4, Gran Canaria Island, Spain, February 20-22, 2002.

  29. Elsler, D., A. Nikov, European Approaches for Economic Incentives in Occupational Safety and Health, In: Strasser H.; Kluth K.; Rausch H.; Bubb H. Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of the Future, Proc. Annual Spring Congress of German Ergonomics Association and XVII Annual Conference of International Society for Ergonomics and Safety, Munich, Germany, May 7-9, 2003, ISBN 3-935089-68-6, Stuttgart: Ergonomia Verlag, pp. 911-913.

  30. Velev, M., A. Nikov and S. Zaim, A neuro-fuzzy framework for consumer-oriented product packages evaluation and selection, Proc. 3rd Symposium on Production Research, Istanbul, ISBN 975695731X, April 19-20, 2003, pp. 506-510.

  31. Nikov, A., S. Vassileva, S. Angelova, S. Tzvetanova and S. Stoeva, WebUse: An approach for web usability evaluation, Proc. 3rd Symposium on Production Research, ISBN 975695731X, Istanbul, April 19-20, 2003, 511-518.

  32. Nikov, A., F. Karaca, A. Turkyilmaz, Web-Based Affective Adaptable and Adaptive Open Distance Learning, I. International Congress On Higher Education -Perspectives On University Education In The 21st Century, Istanbul, May 27-29, 2004.

  33. Zaim S., A. Turkyilmaz and A. Nikov, TQM applications influence on business performance in hospital industry using partial least square modeling technique, 1st SME and Productivity Congress, Istanbul, December 11-12, 2004, p.328-338 (In Turkish)

  34. Arslan N., Nikov A., Karaca F., NF-GVEIN: adaptive neuro-fuzzy based modelling of flow field inside graft-to-vein connection under steady flow conditions, IMS'2004: 4th International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, September 6-8, 2004, Sakarya, Turkey, pp. 1111-1122.

  35. Nikov A., A.M. McAdams, F. Karaca, Neuro-Fuzzy Usability Evaluation of Geographic Information Systems In Manufacturing Systems, IMS'2004: 4th International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, September 6-8, 2004, Sakarya, Turkey, pp. 1177-1187.

  36. Nikov, A., S. Zaim, H. Zaim and A. Turkyilmaz , EQUALHI: A neural networks-based ergonomic evaluation of service quality in the hospital industry, International Conference on Computational Intelligence, ICCI 2004, 17-19 December 2004, Istanbul.

  37. Arslan N., a: Nikov, F. Karaca, and O. Beyca, NF-BYPASS: Analysis of Blood Flow Inside a Bypass Graft to Artery Connection using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy and Computational Fluid Dynamics Technique, International Conference on Computational Intelligence, ICCI 2004, 17-19 December 2004, Istanbul.

  38. Turkyilmaz A., S. Zaim, A. Nikov, H. Zaim,  Critical factors of total quality management and performance in health care industry: a Turkish experience, 35th International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering CIE2005, 19-22 June 2005, Istanbul, p. 2007-2012.

  39. Turkyilmaz A., A. Nikov, S. Zaim, Human factors study of business performance of hospital services, 4th International Symposium on Economy and Business, EB2005, September 12-17, Sunny Beach, 2005

  40. Nikov A., F. Karaca, O. Alagha, A. Kurt, H. Hakkoymaz, AirPolTool: A web based tool for Istanbul air pollution forecasting and control, 3rd International Symposium on Air Quality Management at Urban, Regional and Global Scales AQM2005, 26-30 September 2005, Istanbul, p. 247-255.

  41. Arslan N., Nikov A., Karaca F., NN-GVEIN: Neural network-based modeling of velocity profile inside graft-to-vein connection, IMS'2006: 5th International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, May 29-31, 2006, Sakarya, Turkey, 854-862

  42. Türkyılmaz A., G. Gençyılmaz, S. Zaim, A. Nikov, A Neural Networks-Based Evaluation of Quality in the SMEs: An Application in Turkish Textile Sector, IMS'2006: 5th International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing Systems, May 29-31, 2006, Sakarya, Turkey, 1230-1238

  43. Oztekin A., A. Nikov, S. Zaim, A.R. Guner, Measuring the usability of web-based services exemplified by university student information system, 15th Annual Business Congress, IMDA2006, June 18-21, 2006, Saraevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 306-310.

  44. Nikov A. A. Oztekin, G. Gencyilmaz, S. Zaim,  NN-WebUse: A neural networks-based method for usability evaluation of web-based services, 6th Production Research Symposium UAS2006, 22-23 September, 2006, Istanbul, Turkey, 521-531.

  45. Nikov A. A. Oztekin, S. Zaim, Usability evaluation of web services by structural equation modeling, Conference on Mathematics and its Applications, CMAIA2006, University of West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, September 25-26, 2006

  46. Nikov A., A. Mohais, S. Nesil, Emotive design by swarm-intelligence-modelling, 9th International Symposium, TECHNOMAT 2007, Materials, Methods and Technology, Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, 28 May - 1 June, 2007, pp. 204-214.

  47. Mohais A., A. Nikov, A. Sahai and S. Nesil, Swarm-optimization-based affective design exemplified by pen design, 4th International Conference on Computational Intelligence, ICCI'07, Berlin, Germany, August 24-26, 2007 (submitted).

Conference Presentations with Proceedings Abstracts (most of them refereed)

  1. Mutafov, S., A. Nikov, G. Georgiev and S. Tornjova, Application of a microcomputer program for anthropodiagnostics by anthropocyclograms in medical and defectological anthropology, Xth International Congress on Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Stara Zagora, May 25-29, 1989, p. 77.

  2. Nikov, A., Computer-based fuzzy mechanism for evaluation of workplace hygienic conditions, International Conference on Human Ecology, Göteborg, Sweden, June 9-14, 1991.(unpublished, only presented)

  3. Nikov. A and H. Steinbach, Neuro-fuzzy model for human factors analysis and design of production control stations, 40th Congress of Human Factors Society, Chemnitz, Germany, March 16-18. 1994, p. 90.

  4. Nikov, A. and H. Steinbach, A methodology for human factors evaluation and design of production control stations, 12th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Toronto, August 15-19, 1994, p. 446.

  5. Nikov, A. and S. Stoeva, A neuro-fuzzy-based methodology for human factor evaluation and design of industrial products, 41st Congress of Human Factors Association, Vienna, March 28-31, 1995, p.72.

  6. Kirchner, H. and A. Nikov, Konzeption eines intelligenten Softwarewerkzeuges zur Unterstützung der ergonomischen Gestaltung und Beurteilung – ISEDA, 44. Arbeitswissenschaftlicher Kongress, 18.-20.3.1998, Bremen, 1998, S. 68 (In German).

  7. Nikov, A. and J. -H. Kirchner, ISEDA: A conception of an intelligent system supporting the ergonomic design and assessment, Proc. XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, San Diego, USA, Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Volume 6: Product and System Design, Miscellaneous, ISSN 1071-1813, p. 6-686, 2000.

  8. Nikov, A. and R. Jijanov, Usability of user interface of computer-aided industrial design systems, Proc. XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, San Diego, USA, Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Volume 1: Cognitive Ergonomics, Computers and Communications, ISSN 1071-1813, p. 1-358, 2000.

  9. Nikov, A., B. Keil and H. Enderlein, A disposition toolkit for creation and support of workshop production structures, Proc. XIVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, San Diego, USA, Santa Monica: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Volume 2: Organizational Design and Management, Environmental design, Education and Training, ISSN 1071-1813, p. 2-330, 2000.

  10. McAdams M.A., A. Nikov, GIS usability and user adaptability in university education, GIS days October 6-9, 2004, Istanbul, p. 83.

  11. Nikov A., A.M. McAdams, F. Karaca, Adaptive neuro-fuzzy-based approach for usability evaluation of GIS, GIS days October 6-9, 2004, Istanbul, p. 87.

  12. Nikov A., A.M. McAdams,  F. Karaca, A.Sahai, R. Antoin, A method for GIS usability measurement, Map World Forum, Hayderabad, India, 22-25 January, 2007, p.45.

Patent

  1. Peevski, Z., B. Baikushev and A. Nikov, A tool for students admittance determination in medical universities, Patent #RD-26-176/28.04.1986, 1-32, (In Bulgarian).

Software Patented at Bulgarian National Program and Project Fund

  1. Program package for  diagnostics and prevention of metabolic diseases in dairy cattle, #1.2470.00183-01.

  2. Microcomputer system for differential diagnostics of metabolic diseases in dairy cattle, #1.A097.01432-01.

  3. System for complex evaluation,  control  and selection of montage welders (SISKOMOZ), #1.A0A3.01397-01.

  4. Program system for admittance determination  in medical high schools, #1.A097.01224-01.

  5. Program system for ergonomic test  investigations, #1.A097.01410-01.

  6. Program system for complex comparative ergonomic evaluation of industrial products, #1.A097.01411-01.

  7. Program system for psychometric investigations by dichotomous tests, #1.A097.01433-01.

  8. Program system for estimation of the reliability of psychometric investigations, #1.A097.01445-01.

  9. Program package for statistical processing of engineering information, #1.B034.00135-01.

  10. Program package for training in  ergonomics  and design, #1.A097.01445-01.

  11. Program system for psychological test investigations and evaluation of athletes 'SPORT-PTEST', #1.B033.00252-01.

  12. Expert system for  ergonomic and design evaluation, #1.B034.01365-01.

  13. Computerized system for selection of students in ergonomics and design engineering, #1.B034.1620-01.

  14. Computer program for investigation of  visual acuity, #1.B034.1622-01.

  15. Computer program for visualization of hierarchical structures of variables in   ergonomic evaluation, #1.B034.1621-01.

  16. Computer system "Montage Welders",  #1.B034.1619-01.

  17. ERGOWPLACE  - program system for ergonomic  design of industrial workplaces, #1.B034.01694-01.

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