| # | Title | Journal | Year | Citations |
|---|
| 1 | Cuckoo search algorithm: a metaheuristic approach to solve structural optimization problems | Engineering With Computers | 2013 | 1,671 |
| 2 | A novel heuristic optimization method: charged system search | Acta Mechanica | 2010 | 1,063 |
| 3 | An efficient hybrid approach based on PSO, ACO and k-means for cluster analysis | Applied Soft Computing Journal | 2010 | 385 |
| 4 | Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs): Challenges and Perspectives | Applied Soft Computing Journal | 2006 | 380 |
| 5 | An improved ant colony optimization for constrained engineering design problems | Engineering Computations | 2010 | 275 |
| 6 | The effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of AISI420 martensitic stainless steel | Journal of Alloys and Compounds | 2011 | 267 |
| 7 | Deep-Cascade: Cascading 3D Deep Neural Networks for Fast Anomaly Detection and Localization in Crowded Scenes | IEEE Transactions on Image Processing | 2017 | 267 |
| 8 | Phase-Shifted Carrier PWM Technique for General Cascaded Inverters | IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics | 2008 | 251 |
| 9 | Effective parameters for the particle breakage of calcareous sands: An experimental study | Engineering Geology | 2013 | 241 |
| 10 | A discrete firefly meta-heuristic with local search for makespan minimization in permutation flow shop scheduling problems | International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations | 2010 | 219 |
| 11 | Bi-Directional ConvLSTM U-Net with Densley Connected Convolutions | International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations | 2019 | 209 |
| 12 | Proposing a classifier ensemble framework based on classifier selection and decision tree | Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 2015 | 192 |
| 13 | Tension behavior of unidirectional glass/epoxy composites under different strain rates | Composite Structures | 2009 | 186 |
| 14 | A review of the mechanical properties of isolated carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotube composites | Mechanics of Composite Materials | 2010 | 176 |
| 15 | Flexible job shop scheduling with tabu search algorithms | International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 2007 | 174 |
| 16 | Application of Cracked Triangular Specimen Subjected to Three-Point Bending for Investigating Fracture Behavior of Rock Materials | Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering | 2013 | 169 |
| 17 | Optimal Design of Transmission Towers Using Genetic Algorithm and Neural Networks | International Journal of Space Structures | 2008 | 153 |
| 18 | Typical Upper Bound–Lower Bound Mixed Mode Fracture Resistance Envelopes for Rock Material | Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering | 2012 | 147 |
| 19 | Analysis of transient temperature and residual thermal stresses in friction stir welding of aluminum alloy 6061-T6 via numerical simulation | International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 2011 | 146 |
| 20 | Carbon nanotubes part II: a remarkable carrier for drug and gene delivery | Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery | 2015 | 145 |
| 21 | Closed-loop supply chain network design under disruption risks: A robust approach with real world application | Computers and Industrial Engineering | 2018 | 143 |
| 22 | Optimal placement of distributed generations considering voltage stability and power losses with observing voltage-related constraints | Applied Energy | 2014 | 134 |
| 23 | Extended Genetic Algorithm for solving open-shop scheduling problem | Soft Computing | 2019 | 133 |
| 24 | Real-time anomaly detection and localization in crowded scenes | Soft Computing | 2015 | 129 |
| 25 | Chaos prediction and control in MEMS resonators | Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation | 2010 | 128 |
| 26 | Attitude Control of a Quadrotor with Optimized PID Controller | Intelligent Control and Automation | 2013 | 128 |
| 27 | Multi-Period Integrated Framework of Generation, Transmission, and Natural Gas Grid Expansion Planning for Large-Scale Systems | IEEE Transactions on Power Systems | 2015 | 127 |
| 28 | Teacher Motivational Practice, Student Motivation, and Possible L2 Selves: An Examination in the Iranian EFL Context | Language Learning | 2012 | 126 |
| 29 | Ni nanoparticle modified graphite electrode for methanol electrocatalytic oxidation in alkaline media | Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry | 2015 | 125 |
| 30 | Identification of bolted lap joints parameters in assembled structures | Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing | 2007 | 124 |
| 31 | A SURVEY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN IRAN | Technological and Economic Development of Economy | 2012 | 121 |
| 32 | Holonic multi-agent system for traffic signals control | Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence | 2013 | 121 |
| 33 | Determination of Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water by Dispersive Liquid–Liquid Microextraction then Gas Chromatography with Electron-Capture Detection | Chromatographia | 2007 | 119 |
| 34 | On the kinetics of TiAl3 intermetallic layer formation in the titanium and aluminum diffusion couple | Intermetallics | 2013 | 117 |
| 35 | ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesised by mechanochemical processing | Journal of Physics: Conference Series | 2006 | 116 |
| 36 | Prediction of blast-produced ground vibration using particle swarm optimization | Engineering With Computers | 2017 | 116 |
| 37 | The influence of hybridization on impact damage behavior and residual compression strength of intraply basalt/nylon hybrid composites | Materials & Design | 2013 | 112 |
| 38 | Investigation of an integrated system combining an Organic Rankine Cycle and absorption chiller driven by geothermal energy: Energy, exergy, and economic analyses and optimization | Journal of Cleaner Production | 2020 | 111 |
| 39 | Multiobjective Optimal Location of FACTS Shunt-Series Controllers for Power System Operation Planning | IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery | 2012 | 110 |
| 40 | Application of shuffled frog-leaping algorithm on clustering | International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | 2009 | 109 |
| 41 | Pozzolanic activity of mechanochemically and thermally activated kaolins in cement | Cement and Concrete Research | 2015 | 108 |
| 42 | Applications of Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms in Civil Engineering | Cement and Concrete Research | 2017 | 105 |
| 43 | Mixed mode I/II brittle fracture evaluation of marble using SCB specimen | Procedia Engineering | 2011 | 104 |
| 44 | Influence of TiO2 nanoparticles incorporation to friction stir welded 5083 aluminum alloy on the microstructure, mechanical properties and wear resistance | Journal of Alloys and Compounds | 2017 | 103 |
| 45 | Magnetic charged system search: a new meta-heuristic algorithm for optimization | Acta Mechanica | 2013 | 102 |
| 46 | GRP-HEFT: A Budget-Constrained Resource Provisioning Scheme for Workflow Scheduling in IaaS Clouds | IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems | 2020 | 102 |
| 47 | Wastewater treatment of a vegetable oil factory by a hybrid ultrafiltration-activated carbon process | Journal of Membrane Science | 2005 | 100 |
| 48 | Vibrating particles system algorithm for truss optimization with multiple natural frequency constraints | Acta Mechanica | 2017 | 99 |
| 49 | Size and Geometry Effects on Rock Fracture Toughness: Mode I Fracture | Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering | 2014 | 95 |
| 50 | Efficient oxidation and epoxidation using a chromium(VI)-based magnetic nanocomposite | Environmental Chemistry Letters | 2016 | 94 |
