International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management: Volume 39 Issue 7

Guest editorial: Reliability and quality: analysis and applications

Ranked set sampling on estimation of P[Y<X] for inverse Weibull distribution and its applications

Distribution. The purpose of this study is to obtain the modified maximum likelihood estimator of stress–strength model using the ranked set sampling, to obtain the asymptotic and…

Performance evaluation for tool wear prediction based on Bi-directional, Encoder–Decoder and Hybrid Long Short-Term Memory models

Excessive tool wear is responsible for damage or breakage of the tool, workpiece, or machining center. Thus, it is crucial to examine tool conditions during the machining process…

Multi-objective optimization of split and recombine micromixer using grey relational analysis method

The effective, efficient and optimal design of micromixer is the need in the field of biochemical and biomedical diagnostic systems.

Lifetime estimation of tantalum capacitor for mobile applications using empirical and experimental techniques: a DOE approach

Capacitors are one of the most common passive components on a circuit board. From a tiny toy to substantial satellite, a capacitor plays an important role. Untimely failure of a…

Examining country development indicators and e-waste under the moderating effect of country development levels and e-waste policy

The purpose of this paper is to investigate if country development indicators, i.e. gross domestic product per capita (GDPPC), literacy rate, internet penetration and urban…

Design multivariate statistical process control procedure in the case of Ethio cement

This study aims to design a multivariate control chart that improves the applicability of the traditional Hotelling T² chart. This new type of multivariate control chart displays…

A generalized model selection framework for multi-state failure data analysis

The purpose of this paper is to carry out a reliability analysis of a mechanical system considering the degraded states to get a proper understanding of system behavior and its…

Reliability and availability of IoT devices in resource constrained environments

The purpose of this study is to test the Internet of things (IoT) devices with respect to reliability and quality.

Statistical process monitoring for e-waste based on beta regression and particle swarm optimization

E-waste management can reduce relevant impact of the business activity without affecting reliability, quality or performance. Statistical process monitoring is an effective way…

Quality analysis for reliable complex multiclass neuroscience signal classification via electroencephalography

The aim of this paper is to explore the brain–computer interface (BCI) as a methodology for generating awareness and increasing reliable use cases of the same so that an…

Availability optimization of biological and chemical processing unit using genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization

The demand of sewage treatment plants is increasing day by day, especially in the countries like India. Biological and chemical unit of such sewage treatment plants are critical…

Load sharing repairable system with imperfect coverage in fuzzy environment

The purpose of this study is to develop Markovian model to obtain the transient probabilities to determine mean-time-to-failure and reliability function and further steady state…

Optimization of maintenance strategies for steam boiler system using reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) model – A case study from Indian textile industries

This study focuses on the application of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) to a textile industry steam boiler. The study aims to demonstrate the development and application…

Decreasing e-waste through reliability enhancement encouraged by performance-based contracting

In the last 20 years, e-waste has become a serious issue resulting from an overwhelming amount of electronics consumption. However, there has been limited research on how to…

Green Lean Six Sigma sustainability-oriented framework for small and medium enterprises

The purpose of this study is to integrate Green technology, Lean and Six Sigma methodology under the umbrella of Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS). Further, the study also proposes an…

Validation of diabetes-related awareness instrument (DRAI) to measure diabetics awareness towards risk factors and prevention strategies

Accessibility to a precise tool for healthcare management and self-precaution among diabetic patients is an absolute necessity. This paper aims to develop and validate…

Effect of leadership and quality culture on quality management practices and operational performance of construction companies in Oman

Construction companies play a vital role in the development of any country. The objective of the study is to evaluate the influence of leadership and quality culture (QC) on…