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Alexander Nikov Selected Publications

 Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. Nikov, A., A. Mohais, and S. Nesil, Emotive product design by swarm intelligence modelling, Journal Materials, Methods & Technology, International Scientific Publications, ISSN 1313-2539, Vol. 1:38-48, 2007.

13. Goodridge W, A. Nikov, A. Sahai, A routing decision support algorithm as an effective MCDM method, International Journal of Computer and Information Science and Engineering, 1(4):223-228, 2007.

14. Sahai, A. , B. Tewarie, S. Verma and A. Nikov, On meta analysis of spatial panel data, Journal Materials, Methods and Technologies. International Scientific Publications, ISSN 1313-2539, 2(1): 238-251, 2008.

15. Nikov, A., K. Khan, P. Umaharan and N. Seegobin, NNeCom: A  Networks-Based Method for Usability Evaluation and design of eCommerce Systems, Journal Materials, Methods and Technologies. International Scientific Publications,  ISSN 1313-2539, 2(1): 252-267, 2008.

16. 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).

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

18. 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, (accepted).

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

20. Nikov A., A. Mohais and A. Sahai: Swarm-optimization-and-RMSE-based approach for affective product design, International Journal of Computational Intelligence, (work in progress).

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).

Contributions in Books

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Nikov, A. and W. Pohl, Combining user and usage modeling for user-adaptivity 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, 336-340.

5. 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.

6. 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, 605-607 (In German).

7. 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.

8. 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).

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. 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).

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

14. 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.

15. Nikov A., Neuro-Fuzzy Methods and Systems for Evaluation and Design in Ergonomics and Human-Computer Interaction, Shaker, Aachen: Germany, 2007.

16. Nikov A., A. Mohais, S. Wahid, Swarm-optimization-based approach for usability evaluation of geographic information systems, In Ed. M. Schuette, "Product and Production Ergonomics - Task for Designer and Planer", ISBN 978-3-936804-06-5, Dortmund: GfA Press, p. 193-196, 2008.

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

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

19. Nikov A., A. Mohais and A. Sahai, Computational intelligence in human-computer interaction for personalization and usability evaluation of interactive systems, Elsevier (work in progress).

Contributions in Reviewed Congresses and Conferences

1. 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, IEA97, Tampere, Finland, June 29 - July 4, 1997), Helsinki: Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, 1997, pp. 100-112.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6.  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.

7.  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.

8. 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, p. 474-478, 2001.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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, pp. 511-518.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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)

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. Turkyilmaz 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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

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

32. 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.

33. Mohais A., A. Nikov, and A. Sahai, Swarm-optimization-based affective product design illustrated by a pen case-study, 4th International Conference on Computational Intelligence, ICCI'07, Berlin, Germany, August 24-26, 2007, Proc. of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 23, August, 2007, ISSN 1307-6884, pp. 239-244.

34. Mohais A., A. Nikov, A. Sahai and S. Nesil, A tunable swarm-optimization-based approach for affective product design, Proc. 9th WSEAS Int. Conf. on Mathematical and Computational Methods in Science and Engineering, MACMESE'07, ISBN 978-960-6766-11-4, Trinidad and Tobago, November 5-7, 2007, pp.254-258.

35. Goodridge W, A. Nikov, A. Sahai, A Study of the effectiveness of the routing decision support algorithm,  Proc. Fourth International Conference on Information Systems Science and Engineering ISSE2007, ISSN 1307-6884, Venice, Italy, November 23-25, 2007, pp.336-341.

36. Nikov A., A. Mohais, A.M. McAdams, Swarm-intelligence-based GIS usability evaluation, 5th International Conference on Geographic Information Systems, ICGIS-2008, Istanbul, Turkey, July 2-5, 2008 (in submission).