Abstract Throughout its history, Operational Research has evolved to include methods,
models and algorithms that have been applied to a wide range of contexts. This …

Highlights•Systematically review 82 model-based design (MBD) toolkits.•Dynamic,
multiscale, and interdisciplinary grand challenges drive software trends.•Organize MBD …

Technology solutions must effectively balance economic growth, social equity, and
environmental integrity to achieve a sustainable society. Notably, although the Internet of …

Digitalization has become a key aspect of making maritime industries more innovative,
efficient, and fit for future operations. One of the most attractive aspects is the concept of …

Abstract Digital Twins (DTs) are real-time digital models that allow for self-diagnosis, self-
optimization and self-configuration without the need for human input or intervention. While …

The advancement of the maritime industry towards technologically integrated and
automated systems has significantly increased the complexity of onboard Industrial Control …

Energy storage is acknowledged a key technology to meet the challenges posed by the
energy transition. Short-term grid-connected storage, based on Li-Ion batteries, is becoming …

While equation-based object-oriented modeling language Modelica can evaluate practical
energy improvements for district cooling systems, few have adopted Modelica for this type of …

The current process for specifying, installing and commissioning building control sequences
is largely manual and based on ambiguous natural language specifications. It lacks a formal …

Microalgae cultivation on liquid digestate from the anaerobic co-digestion of agricultural
feedstocks is an interesting option for digestate nutrient removal and resource recovery …