with the collaboration of Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers (ISME)
Research Article Agricultural systems engineering (greenhouse, fish farming, mushroom production)
Evaluation and Optimization of Energy and Environmental Indicators Using Life Cycle Assessment and Data Envelopment Analysis (Case Study: Industrial Cattle Farms in Northern Khuzestan)

R. Fathi; M. Ghasemi-Nejad Raeini; R. Hesampour

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 383-404

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2022.76155.1100

Abstract
  Introduction: Environmental crises and resource depletion have adversely affected environmental resources and food security in the world. Therefore, with the global population growth in the coming years and the rising need to produce more food, attention must be given to environmental issues, energy ...  Read More

Research Article Bioenergy
Environmental Impact Assessment of Electricity Generation in Wind Power Plants (Case Study: Kahak Qazvin and Aqkand Miyaneh)

M. Nowroozipour; R. Tabatabaei koloor; A. Motevali

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 405-426

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2022.76180.1102

Abstract
  IntroductionThe world’s growing population has led to an inevitable increase in energy demand, and this, in addition to the depletion of non-renewable energy sources, can lead to several environmental issues. Wind power has proven to be a reliable and sustainable source of electricity, particularly ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
Identifying and Prioritizing the Key Factors Affecting the Efficient Maintenance Management in the Agricultural Industry Based on Empirical Studies

H. Soltanali; M. Khojastehpour

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 427-451

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2022.76333.1104

Abstract
  Introduction: With the emergence of new automation and mechanized technologies in the production and processing of agricultural products in Iran, which aim to accelerate the food supply process, adopting appropriate management models in the field of maintenance becomes inevitable. This is crucial to ...  Read More

Research Article Image Processing
Automatic Detection of Plant Cultivation Rows Robot using Machine Vision (Case Study: Basil Plant)

M. Nadafzadeh; A. Banakar; S. Abdanan Mehdizadeh; M. R. Zare-Bavani; S. Minaei

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 453-475

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2022.77315.1112

Abstract
  IntroductionNowadays, machine vision systems are extensively used in agriculture. The application of this technology in the field can help preserve agricultural resources while reducing manual labor and production costs. In the field of agricultural automation, accurately detecting crop rows is recognized ...  Read More

Research Article Modeling
A Multi-Objective Optimization to Determine The Optimal Patterns of Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Using NSGA-II Algorithm

M. A. Hormozi; H. Zaki Dizaji; H. Bahrami; N. Monjezi

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 477-491

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2022.78147.1118

Abstract
  IntroductionThe development of mechanization and machine technology can have positive and negative effects on the economic, social, and environmental conditions of a region. Conflicts in these areas complicate the selection and optimization of sustainable mechanization systems. One of the basic questions ...  Read More

Research Article Precision Farming
Fusion of Multispectral and Radar Images to Enhance Classification Accuracy and Estimate the Area under Various Crops Cultivation

M. Saadikhani; M. Maharlooei; M. A. Rostami; M. Edalat

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 493-508

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2022.78446.1123

Abstract
  IntroductionRemote sensing is defined as data acquisition about an object or a phenomenon related to a geographic location without physical. The use of remote sensing data is expanding rapidly. Researchers have always been interested in accurately classifying land coverage phenomena using multispectral ...  Read More

Research Article Precision Farming
Feasibility of Soil Texture Determination Using Acoustic Signal Processing of a Cone Penetrometer

J. Nasrollahi Azar; R. Farrokhi Teimourlou; V. Rostampour

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 509-520

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2023.78870.1126

Abstract
  IntroductionPrecision agriculture is a modern approach to farming that ensures the crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimum health and productivity. Precision agriculture offers the potential to automate and simplify the collection and analysis of information. It allows management decisions ...  Read More

Research Article Bioenergy
Experimental Study and Mathematical Modeling of Hydrogen Sulfide Removal from Biogas

M. Zarei; M. R. Bayati; M. A. Ebrahimi-Nik; B. Hejazi; A. Rohani

Volume 13, Issue 4 , December 2023, Pages 521-533

https://doi.org/10.22067/jam.2023.80432.1142

Abstract
  IntroductionAnaerobic bacteria break down organic materials like animal manure, household trash, plant wastes, and sewage sludge during the anaerobic digestion process of biological materials and produce biogas. One of the main issues in using biogas is hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which can corrode pipelines ...  Read More