Mehryar Nooriafshar’s list of publications

 

An asterisk at the end indicates that an editor/editorial board or independent referees have refereed the publication. *

Other authors’ details are shown in brackets at the end of the entry.

 

(2008), “Innovative and effective methods of learning other languages and their benefits”, Peer-reviewed Proceedings of the 2008 year-round Faculty Student Multidiscipline Global Conferences on Research, Transactions On Languages, Spring 2008, vol.8 (1), pg 25-32. *

 

“Combining the Latest Technologies with Traditional Learning and Teaching”, Proceedings of the  International Conference on Business and Information, Tokyo, Japan, 11th -13th July. *

 

(2007), “Combining the Latest Technologies with Traditional Learning and Teaching”, Proceedings of the  International Conference on Business and Information, Tokyo, Japan, 11th -13th July. *

 

(2007), “Virtual Reality and 3D Animation Technologies in Teaching Quantitative Subjects, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 17th-19th January. *

 

(2007), “Telehealth System in Queensland”, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 17th-19th January (with Maraseni T.N).*

 

(2007), “University Graduates’ Quantitative Skills and Industries’ Needs”, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 17th-19th January (with Maraseni T.N).*

 

(2006), “An Investigation into Identifying Factors and Building Models for Prediction of Water Usage in Regional Australia”, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 16th-18th January (with Maraseni T.N.).*

 

(2006), “An Investigation into the Use of Interactive Technologies in Teaching Quantitative Courses, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 16th-18th January.*

 

(2006), “Analysing Sex Ratio Variables in Nepal, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 16th-18th January (authors: Maraseni T.N, Cockfield, G., Nooriafshar M. and Apan A.).*

 

(2005), "An Investigation into the Possible Gaps between the Employers’ Needs and Tertiary Courses in Quantitative Subjects, Australasian Journal of Business and Behavioural Sciences, Vol 1, Issue 2. (with Maraseni T.N. and Gunter G.).*

 

(2005), "Multiple Representations in Multimedia and e-Learning Materials: An Issue of Literacy, Enhancing Learning and Teaching, Pedagogy, Technology and Language, Post Pressed Flaxton, Australia (authors: Sankey M. and  Nooriafshar M.).* 

This paper was published as a refereed chapter.

 

(2005), “Innovative and Technology Based Methods of Teaching Statistics Concepts”, Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference - Reform, Revolution and Paradigm Shifts in Mathematics Education, Johor Bahru, Malaysia, November 25th November – 1st December. *

 

(2005), "A comparison of Learning Preferences of Students for Statistics Concepts and Techniques", International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, September Issue. *

 

(2005), “Interactive Technology in Teaching Judgemental Forecasting”, Proceedings of the Australasian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association (ABBSA) Conference, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 5th-7th August. *

 

(2005), “How to Incorporate the Needs and Expectations of the Employers into Quantitative Courses”, Proceedings of the Australasian Business and Behavioural Sciences Association (ABBSA) Conference, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 5th-7th August. *

 

(2005), “The Role of Technology Based Approaches in Globalizing Education, Journal of New Business Ideas & Trends Australia, Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 46-52.*

 

(2005), "A Visit to Ancient Mexico”, Popular Astronomy, Vol 52, no.2, page 15, April-June. *

 

(2005), “The Needs and Expectations of the Employers and Students for Quantitative Subjects in Business”, Proceedings of the 55th Session of the International Statistical Institute (ISI), Sydney, Australia, 5-12 April.*

 

(2005), “A Comparison of Learning Preferences and Perceptions of High School Students for Statistics”, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 9th-11th January (with Maraseni T.N.).*

 

(2005), “Practical and Visual Aids in Teaching Basic Mathematics Principles, Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 9th-11th January.*

 

(2004), “Effective Approaches to Designing Multimedia Methods of Teaching and Learning Quantitative Subjects, Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Industrial Engineering and  Management Systems (APIEMS) 2004, Gold Coast, Australia, 12th-15th December.*

 

(2004), “The Role of Technology Based Approaches in Globalizing Education, Proceedings of the 4th International Employment Relations Association: Teaching, Learning and Research Conference (IERA 2004), Ballarat, Australia, 22 to 25 November.*

 

(2004), "The Use of Innovative Teaching Methods for ‘Maximising’ the Enjoyment from Learning Mathematical Concepts ", Series of International Monographs on Mathematics Teaching Worldwide, Muzaki,Budapest (A Kluwer Company). *

This paper was selected for inclusion in the first of the international monographs, entitled "INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH: Selected Articles from the International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning".

 

(2004), “The Use of Virtual Reality in Education”, Proceedings of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS) 2004 Seventh Annual International Conference, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 6th-8th August (with Williams R. and Maraseni T.N.).*

 

(2004), “The Role of Technology in Internationalising the Language of Education”, Proceedings of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS) 2004 Seventh Annual International Conference, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 6th-8th August. *

 

(2004), "The Role of Future Technology in Education”, Proceedings of the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, July 13th-16th July (with Williams R.).*

 

(2004), "A Multi-sense Approach to Information Reception and Knowledge Creation in Learning”, Accepted for the 3rd Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, Dunedin, New Zealand, 4th-8th July 2004. *

 

(2004), "Designing a Web Enhanced Multimedia Learning Environment (WEMLE) for Project Management ", Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR), (2004) 15(1), 33-41 (with Todhunter B.). *

 

(2004), "Technology and Innovation in Teaching and Learning Production and Operations Management”, The Second World Conference on POM and 15th Annual POM Conference, Cancun, Mexico, April 30 - May 3, 2004 (with Romero O.). *

 

(2004), "Some astronomical basics”, Popular Astronomy, Vol 51, no.1, pages 10-11, January – March. *

 

(2003), "Algarve astronomy experience”, Popular Astronomy, Vol 50, no.4, pg 17, October - December. *

 

(2003), "Multiple Representations in Multimedia and e-Learning Materials: An Issue of Literacy,  Proceedings of the First International Conference on Pedagogies and Learning - New meanings for a new millennium., USQ, Toowoomba, Australia, October 2003 (authors: Sankey M. and  Nooriafshar M.).

 

(2003), "Creative and Technology-aided Methods of Learning a Language”,  Proceedings of the First International Conference on Pedagogies and Learning - New meanings for a new millennium., USQ, Toowoomba, Australia, October 2003.

 

(2003), "A Non Storage Medium - Dependent Learning Environment:  Design, Features and Benefits,  Proceedings of the First International Conference on Pedagogies and Learning - New meanings for a new millennium., USQ, Toowoomba, Australia, October 2003 (with Todhunter B.).

 

(2003), "Factors Contributing to Making the Learning of Statistics an Enjoyable Experience", International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, May Issue. *

 

(2002), "The Use of Innovative Teaching Methods for ‘Maximising’ the Enjoyment from Learning Mathematical Concepts ", International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, October Issue. *

 

(2002), "The entire universe in your palm – a review of a PDA based multimedia system for astronomy", Popular Astronomy, Vol 49, no.4, pg 30, October - December.

 

(2002), "Wonderful stars of the Australian Outback ", Popular Astronomy, Vol 49, no. 49, pg 20, October - December. *

 

(2002), "The Evolution of Learning Methods and Facilities with a View to Internationalising Education",  Proceedings of the16th Australian International Education Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, September/October 2002.

Also published as one of the selected papers at:

 

http://www.idp.edu.au/idpconference/article6.asp

 

(2002), "Use of Web-Based Multimedia Technology in Teaching and Learning Mathematical Programming", Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching 21(4), 331-349. [Online]. Available: http://www.aace.org/dl/index.cfm/fuseaction/View/paperID/10628

 

(2002), "Transition From a Basic Mathematical Background to Learning and Enjoying Advanced Topics", Bridging Mathematics 10th Conference, Auckland, 4-6 July 2002.

 

(2002), "Astronomy Education – Knowing astronomy is important ", Popular Astronomy, January Issue. *

 

(2001), "Teaching Non-Parametric Statistics to Students from a Non-Mathematical Background", International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, September Issue. *

 

(2001), “Possible Implications Of Improving Supply Chain Management for Regional Communities”, Proceedings of 4th Operations Research Conference, USQ, Toowoomba, Australia, 20 April 2001 (with Searl J. and Temple-Smith R).*

 

(2001), “Conference Proceedings”,  Proceedings of the 4th Operations Research Conference, USQ, Toowoomba, Australia, 20 April 2001  (with Kozan E. and Wark P.).*

 

 (2000), " Statistics Education with a View to Influences Made by the Evolution of Computing  and its Associated Technologies", Proceedings  of the Fifth Iranian Statistics Conference, Isfahan University of Technology, August 2000.

Presented and published as an Invited Speaker’s Paper. *

 

(2000), "Automated Scheduling Using:  a Multi-Stage Heuristic Approach to Resource Allocation (AMHARA)", Proceedings of 3rd Operations Research Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2 June 2000.

 

(1999), " The use of Web-Based Multimedia Technology in Teaching and Learning Mathematical Programming", Proceedings of 15th National Conference of the Australian Society for Operations, Gold Coast, Australia.

 

(1999), " Adopting the technologies associated with modern computing to incorporate students' modal preferences into course design ", Proceedings of 24th  International Conference on Improving Learning and Teaching (with St Hill R.).*

 

(1998), "The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Interactive Multimedia System in Tertiary Education", Proceedings of the 14th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, University of Wisconsin, August 1998 (with Park L.). *

 

(1997), "Web Based Interactive Teaching (WIT)", Fifth Annual Economics Teaching Conference, http://www.usq.edu.au/users/mehryar/wit , USQ, Toowoomba (with Delpachitra S.).

 

(1997), "A living book for teaching introduction to management science "AusWeb97 (Third Australian World Wide Web Conference), Gold Coast, Australia.  Presented as a Poster and the paper was published in the Conference Proceedings on the World Wide Web and on CD-ROM (with Reushle, S.). *

 

(1997), "Students' Perception of the Most Suitable Methods of Contacting the University", 18th ICDE World Conference - The New Learning Environment: A Global Perspective, The Pennsylvania State University, (authors: Park E. and Nooriafshar M.). *

 

(1996), "A Heuristic approach for Characterising, Modelling and Solving Scheduling Problems", Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Applications and Practice, University of Houston, (Chaired the Conference Session). *

 

(1996), "Astronomy, How Much Do We Know and Why Should We Have a Knowledge of It? ", Proceedings of XVIIth National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers, University of Queensland, 5-8 April 1996. *

 

(1996),"Forecasting Regional Housing Approvals", Proceedings of the Second Australia-Japan Workshop on Stochastic Models, Gold Coast, (with Temple-Smith, R. and Bull, L ), (Chaired the Conference session). *

 

(1995), "A Heuristic Approach to Improving the Design of Nurse Training Schedules ", European Journal of Operations Research, Volume 81, Issue 1, Elsevier Science, Amsterdam. *

 

(1994), "Simulation of Classroom Teaching for Distance Education Students ", Proceedings of International Networking, Education Training and Change Conference, Perth. *

 

(1993), "Housing Approvals: An Examination of Regional and National Patterns ", Proceedings of 12th ASOR National Conference (with Temple-Smith R.).*

 

(1992), "AMHARA:  A General Purpose System for Resource Allocation ", Proceedings of Problems and Prospects in International Business: Australian and Asian Perspectives Conference, University of Southern Queensland in conjunction with Griffith University, June 1992. *

 

(1992),"Simulation of Teacher and Student Interaction as a Learning Aid for External and Overseas Students", Abstracts Proceedings of Conference-Quality in International Education, University of Southern Queensland.

 

(1992), "Towards Non-Algorithmic Optimization:  A Practical and General Purpose Method of Formulating and Solving Dynamic Programming Problems ", Proceedings of International Conference on Optimization:  Techniques and Applications (ICOTA'92), National University of Singapore. *

 

(1991), "Just-In-Time and Australian Industries ", Proceedings of 1991 ANZAME Conference and Symposia, 5-9 December 1991. *

 

(1991), "Expert System Application for Scheduling Resources", Proceedings of Perspectives in Computing and Information Technology, UCSQ in conjunction with the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (Qld Section).

 

(1991), "Projections of Regional Business Activity ", Downs Economic Record, No. 5.

 

(1991),"Forecasting Key Indicators in Toowoomba and the Darling Downs ", Downs Economic Record, No. 4.

 

(1991), "A Practical and General Purpose Method of Formulating and Solving Dynamic Programming Problems ", Proceeding of 11th ASOR National Conference. *

 

(1991), "A Heuristic Approach to Layout Planning ", Proceedings of 11th ASOR National Conference (with Gaschk R., and Hamerli Z.). *

 

(1991), "Projections of Regional Business Activity ", Downs Economic Record, No. 6, (with Temple-Smith R.).

 

(1990),"A Practical Introduction to Business Forecasting", Downs Economic Record, No. 3,

 

(1990), "An Application of Knowledge Based Scheduling to Student Nurse Allocation", Proceedings of 10th National ASOR conference. *

 

(1989),"Opening up the Black Box ", Fifth Australian Conference on Applications of Expert Systems, Sydney, May 1989 (co-authored with Brown, D., McNamara, A. & Orenstein, B).*

This publication was sited in the following refereed paper:

 

*Grad, P., "COMPUTERS IN ENGINEERING - Expert systems see wide application ", Engineers Australia, June 1989.

 

(1988), "Applications of Prolog in Management ", Industrial Engineer, Volume 29, Issue 1. *

 

(1988),"Developing Expert Systems in Prolog for Diagnosing Faults ", Industrial Engineer, Volume 29, Issue 2. *

 

(1988), "Computer Aided Scheduling: An expert systems approach to rostering", Industrial Engineer, Volume 29, No. 4. *

 

(1988),"Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering to the Planning and Scheduling Task ", Proceedings of 9th National ASOR Conference, Decision Support Research:  Tools and Applications. *

 

(1986), "Expert Systems and Use of Conventional Programming Languages ", Business Graduate Journal, Volume 16, No. 3, July 1986. *

 

(1986),"Computing in the Real World ", S.A. Health Computing News.

 

(1985), "Do You Need a Computer for Production Control ", Business Graduate Journal, Volume 15, No. 4. *