Peer-reviewed research in AI applications, decision-making, sustainability and operations, plus applied projects with industry and public organizations.
29 publications since 2019, by topic and year. Select a number to see those papers.
| Topic | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & machine learning | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |||||
| Decision-making (MCDM) | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 18 | ||
| Sustainability & recycling | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Safety & healthcare | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||
| Smart cities & development | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||
| Operations & performance | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | |||
| All publications | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 29 |
A paper that spans two topics is counted in both rows.
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Investigating key operational factors for robotic grinding quality using ensemble machine learning
Bafail, A. A., & Bafail, O. (2026). PeerJ Computer Science, 12, e4147.
Bafail, O., & Miski, A. (2026). PeerJ Computer Science, 12, e3884.
Bafail, O., & Miski, A. (2026). Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 22(4), 1981–2013.
Iskanderani, O., & Bafail, O. (2025). IEEE Access, 13, 199883–199902.
An advanced CNN-based framework for the automated detection of uncovered PET in recycling streams
Miski, A., & Bafail, O. (2025). Polymers, 17(13), 1736.
Prioritizing worker-related factors of safety climate using fuzzy DEMATEL analysis
Bafail, O., & Alamoudi, M. (2025). Systems, 13(5), 383.
Bafail, O., & Hanbazazah, A. (2025). Sustainability, 17(9), 4213.
Evaluating smart city technology efficiency and citizen satisfaction using data envelopment analysis
Bafail, O. (2025). International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 29(1), 62–80.
Bafail, O., & Alamoudi, M. (2024). Sustainability, 16(24), 10924.
Optimizing smart city strategies: A data-driven analysis using random forest and regression analysis
Bafail, O. (2024). Applied Sciences, 14(23), 11022.
Iskanderani, S., Bafail, O., & Alamoudi, M. (2023). Axioms, 12(10), 975.
HVAC systems evaluation and selection for sustainable office buildings: An integrated MCDM approach
Hamza, M., Bafail, O., & Alidrisi, H. (2023). Buildings, 13(7), 1847.
Human Development Index: Determining and ranking the significant factors
Tobaigy, F., Alamoudi, M., & Bafail, O. (2023). International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 12(3), 231–245.
Monitoring the performance of agricultural and food sector companies using DEA
Balubaid, M., Gulzar, W. A., Aburas, H., Taylan, O., Alkabaa, A. S., Bafail, O. A., Makki, A. A., Alqahtani, A. Y., Alidrisi, H. M., Al-sasi, B. O., Karuvatt, S. A., & Alidrisi, H. (2023). International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science, 13(2), 9–24.
Alamoudi, M. H., & Bafail, O. A. (2022). Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 15(10), 467.
Two new approaches (RAMS-RATMI) in multi-criteria decision-making tactics
Abdulaal, R. M. S., & Bafail, O. A. (2022). Journal of Mathematics, 2022, 6725318.
Rahaman, M., Abdulaal, R. M. S., Bafail, O. A., Das, M., Alam, S., & Mondal, S. P. (2022). Fractal and Fractional, 6(9), 531.
Bafail, O. (2022). Sustainability, 14(17), 10884.
AHP-RAPS approach for evaluating the productivity of engineering departments at a public university
Bafail, O. A., Abdulaal, R. M. S., & Kabli, M. R. (2022). Systems, 10(4), 107.
A combined BWM-TOPSIS approach versus AHP-TOPSIS approach: An application to solid waste management
Bafail, O., & Abdulaal, R. M. (2022). Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management (IEIM 2022), ACM, 27–33.
Noaman, A., Bafail, O., Abdulaal, R. M., & Alamoudi, M. H. (2022). International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications, 8(1).
Four integrated MCDM models for construction contractors’ selection: Application at Al-Quds University
Warrad, I. O., Abdulaal, R. M. S., Bafail, O. A., & Alamoudi, M. H. (2021). International Review of Basic and Applied Sciences, 9(4), 317–329.
A new slope index for solving N×M flow shop sequencing problems with minimum makespan
Abdulaal, R. M. S., & Bafail, O. A. (2021). Transactions of FAMENA, 45(4).
Application of integrated MCDM models for construction contractors’ selection at Al-Quds University
Warrad, I. O., Abdulaal, R. M., & Bafail, O. A. (2021). International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications, 7(6), 79–93.
A comparative study between GLP and GBWM
Abdulaal, R. M. S., & Bafail, O. A. (2021). Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2021, 5555933.
Bafail, O., & Abdulaal, R. M. (2021). Waste Management & Research, 39(11), 1406–1413.
Performance analysis of waste collection programs in material recovery facilities
Runsewe, T., Bafail, O., & Celik, N. (2020). Proceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference, 1401–1406.
Damgacioglu, H., Hornilla, M., Bafail, O., & Celik, N. (2019). Waste Management, 102, 804–814.
Assessment and evaluation of outbound contamination in single stream material recovery facilities: A case study in Florida
Hornilla, M., Bafail, O., Damgacioglu, H., & Celik, N. (2019). IISE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, May 18–21, 2019.
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2023
Simulation of truck activity at the loading stations, combined with AHP and TOPSIS to rank improvement options. Spreading platform use across the day raised operational efficiency by 27.9%.
2023
A BWM-based TOPSIS model that ranks HVAC systems against international sustainability criteria. For the studied building, a mini-package ductless system was the best fit.
2023
Multiple linear regression across nine factors found four significant drivers: skilled labor force, R&D spending, tourism, and trade. Linear programming then estimated the improvement needed to reach the top of the index.
Related paper: International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 2023
2022
Integrated multi-criteria models for choosing the right contractor for new university buildings, the first step toward a successful construction project.
Related paper: International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications, 2021
2022
A step-by-step analysis of mechanical completion and handover, from the acceptance committee and punch lists to the completion certificate, with recommendations to make each step more efficient.
2022
A combined AHP–VIKOR approach for selecting contractors that saves time and resources and removes unnecessary steps from the selection process.
An AHP framework for evaluating and ranking the critical criteria for contractor selection in Saudi oil and gas organizations.
27 research centers ranked with an integrated AHP–SWARA–TOPSIS model and validated with Spearman’s correlation. The study recommends merging under-performing centers to cut costs and lift performance.
Related paper: International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Applications, 2022