Selected Journal Papers

• M. Fathian, M.J. Asgharpour,(2002), A new technique for solving nonmetric multidimensional scaling, International Journal of Engineering Science, Iran University of Science and Technology,13(5).

• M. Saidi, M. Fathian, (2003), An effective model for intelligent employee selection on human resource management , Journal of Humanities, 10(3-4).

• M. Fathian, (2004), Applying artificial intelligence to career consultation: A case based reasoning paradigm for knowledge management , Journal of Humanities, 11(3).

• P. Akhavan, M. Jafari, M. Fathian, (2005), Developing exploring failure factors of implementing knowledge management systems in organizations , Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, 6 (1).

• M. Ziaee, M. Fathian, S.J. Sadjadi, (2006), A Modular approach to ERP system selection: A Case Study , Information Management and Computer Security, 14 (5).

• M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, (2006), Developing a conceptual model for the assessment of intelligence in buildings , Journal of Facilities, 24(13/14).

• M. Fathian, R. Fekri, (2006), The impact of information technology on organisational agility in Iranian firms , Int.J.Agile Systems and Managemen, 1 (3).

• M. Jafari, M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, M.N. Fesharaki, (2006), Mapping network warfare techniques to KM… ,Knowledge Management Review, 9 (4).

• P. Akhavan, M. Jafari, M. Fathian, (2006), Critical success factors of knowledge management system: a multi-case analysis, European Business Review, 18 (2).

• M. Fathian, B. Amiri, (2006), Evaluation of e-business indicators in the Iranian SMEs, New Economy and Commerce, No. 4, Spring.

• M. Saidi, M. Fathian, (2007), The development of an expert system for effective selection and appointment of the jobs applicants in human resource management , Computers & Industrial Engineering ,53.

• M. Jafari, P. Akhavan, M.N. Fesharaki, M. Fathian , (2007), Iran aerospace industrie’s KM approach based on a comparative study : a benchmarking on successful practices , Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ,79 (1).

• P. Akhavan, M. Fathian, M. Jafari, (2007), Exploring the basic elements of successful knowledge management system with presenting a theory through a semantic network ,International Journal of Engineering Science, 18 (3-4).

• B. Amiri, M. Fathian, (2007), Integration of self organizing feature maps and honey bee mating optimization algorithm for market segmentation, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology ,3 (3).

• M. Jafari, M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, R. Hosnavi, (2007), Exploring KM features and learning in Iranian SMEs , VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 37 (2).

• M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, M. Hoorali, (2008), E-readiness assessment of non-profit ICT SMEs in a developing country:The case of Iran , Technovation, 28 (9).

• M. Fathian, B. Amiri, (2008), A honeybee- mating approach for cluster analysis ,The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 38 (7-8) . 

• M. Jafari, M. Fathian, A. Jahani, P. Akhavan ,(2008),Exploring the conceptual dimentions of organization from knowledge management perspective , VINE: The Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems , 38 (1).

• Y.A. Sekhavat, M. Fathian, (2008), Efficient anonymous secure auction schema without fully trustworthy auctioneer ,Information Management and Computer Security, 16(3).

• M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, M. Sotoudehriazi, A.A. Moghaddam, (2008), How to assess knowledge management, International Journal of Electronic Business Management, 6 (1).

• S. Alizadeh, M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, (2008), Using Data Mining for Learning and Clustering , FCM , International Journal OF Computational Intelligence,4(2).

• M. Fathian, S.J. Sadjadi, S. Sajadi,(2009), Optimal pricing model for electronic products , Computers & Industrial Engineering, 56 (1).

• R. Fekri, A. Aliahmadi, M. Fathian, (2009), Predicting a model for agile NPD process with fuzzy cognitive…, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 41 (11-12).

• R. Fekri, A. Aliahmadi, M. Fathian, (2009), Identifying the cause and effect factors of agile NPD process with fuzzy DEMATEL method: the case of Iranian companies , The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 20 (6).

• S. Alizadeh, M. Ghazanfari, M. Fathian,(2009), Learning FCM by Data Mining in a purchase system,International Journal of Industrial Eng & Production Research, 20(1-2).

• B. Amiri, M. Fathian, A. Maroosi, (2009), Application of shuffled frog-leaping algorithm on clustering, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 45 (1-2).

• Y.A. Sekhavat, M. Fathian, M.R. Gholamian, S. Alizadeh,(2010), Mining important association rules based on the RFMD technique, Int.J. Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies, 2 (1).

• I. Akbari, M. Fathian (2010), A novel algorithm for ontology matching ,Journal of Information Science 36 (3).

• Y.A. Sekhavat, M. Fathian, (2010), Mining frequent itemsets in the presence of malicious participants ,Information Security, IET 4 (2).

• M. Namvar, M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, M.R. Gholamian, (2010), Exploring the impacts of intellectual property on intellectual capital and company performance: The case of Iranian computer and electronic organizations , Management Decision 48 (5).

• M. Siami, M.R. Gholamian, J. Basiri, M. Fathian, (2011), An application of locally linear model tree algorithm for predictive accuracy of credit scoring, Model and Data Engineering,133-142.

• M. Nilashi, M. Fathian, M.R. Gholamian, O bin Ibrahim, A. Talebi, N. Ithnin, (2011), A comparative study of adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inferences System (ANFIS) and Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) approach for trust in B2C electronic commerce websites, JCIT 6 (9), 25-43.

• A. Hamzehei, M. Fathian, H. Farvaresh, M.R. Gholamian, (2011), A new methodology to study customer electrocardiogram using RFM analysis and clustering, Management Science, 1.

• M. Nilashi, M. Fathian, M.R. Gholamian, OB Ibrahim, (2011), Propose a Model for Customer Purchase Decision in B2C Websites Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System, International Journal of Business Research and Management (IJBRM),1.

• S. GHANE, M. Fathian, M.R. Gholamian, (2011), Full relationship among-satisfaction, E-trust, E-service quality, and E-loyalty: The Case Of IRAN E-banking, Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology (JATIT) 33 (1).

•Z. Tabaei, M. Fathian, (2011), Developing online customer satisfaction strategic maps: with Iranian online retailing case studies, International Journal of Electronic Customer Relationship Management 6 (1).

• S.N. Vesal, M. Fathian, (2011), Efficient and secure credit card payment protocol for mobile devices, International Journal of Information and Computer Security 5 (2).

• K. Abdi, M. Fathian, E. Safari , (2011), A novel algorithm based on hybridization of artificial immune system and simulated annealing for clustering problem, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 60 (5-8), 723-732.

• A. Momeni, M. Fathian, P. Akhavan, (2012), Competitive intelligence and knowledge management's affinities and relations: developing a model, Invertis Journal of Science & Technology 5 (1), 1-7.

• H. Farughi, B. Yousefi Yegane and M. Fathian, (2012), A new critical path method and a memetic algorithm for flexible job shop scheduling with overlapping operations, Simulation: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, 89(3).

• E Teimoury, M. Fathian, I Chambar, (2013), Automation of the supply chain performance measurement based on multi–agent system, International Journal of Agile Systems and Management 6 (1), 25-42.

• J. Jouzdani, J. Sadjadi, M. Fathian, (2013), Dynamic dairy facility location and supply chain planning under traffic congestion and demand uncertainty: A case study of Tehran, Applied Mathematical Modelling,37(18).

• M. Fathian, I.Nakhai Kamalabadi, M. Heydari, H. Farughi, and F. Naseri, (2013), Applying metaheuristic algorithms for output rate analysis in Two-Machine robotic manufacturing cells, International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems,10(169).

• M. Fathian, Z. Tabaei, (2013),How product type affects on customer satisfaction: according to the flower electronic retailing case studies, Advances in Information Sciences and Service Sciences,5(12).

•  M. Fathian, A. R. Jafarian-Moghaddam, M.Yaghini, (2014), Improving vehicular Ad-Hoc network stability using meta -heuristic algorithm, International Journal of Automative Technology, 4(4).

•  A.Zeraat, M.Ghazanfari, M. Fathian,(2014),Experts ranking in online communities using combination of text and link analysis, International Journal of Natural and Engineering Sciences,8(3).

•  J.Jouzdani, M. Fathian,(2014), A linear MmTSP formulation of robust location-routing problem: a dairy products supply chain case study, International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences,7(3).

•  A.M. Karimi-Majd,M. Fathian, B.Amiri,(2014), A hybrid artificial immune network for detecting communities in complex networks, Computing, 97

• M.R.Dehghanizadeh, M. Fathian, M.R.Gholamian,,(2014),A new method for clustering based on development of Imperialist Competitive Algorithm, China Communications,11(12).

•  E.Teimoury, I.Chambar,M.R.Gholamian,M. Fathian,(2014),Designing an ontology-based multi-agent system for supply chain performance measurement using graph traversal, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 27(12).

 • J.Jouzdani, F.Barzinpour, M.A. Shafia, M. Fathian,(2014), Applying simulated annealing to generalized cell formation problem considering alternative routings and machine reliability, Asia-Pacific Journal of Operational Research,31(4).

 • Z. Tabaei, M. Fathian,(2014),Measuring and analysing customer satisfaction with multi-criteria satisfaction analysis (MUSA) model, International Journal of Business Information Systems,15(2).

 • M. Fathian, M. Mehryar, (2015), Scrutinizing and analysis of convergence of the ICT with environment, Journal of Applied Environmental and Biological Sciences, 5

•  M. Fathian, G. R.Shiran, A. R. Jafarian-Moghaddam, (2015), Two new clustering algorithms for vehicular Ad-Hoc network based on ant colony system, Wireless Personal Communications, 83(1).

•  M. Fathian, A. R. Jafarian-Moghaddam, (2015), New clustering algorithms for vehicular ad-hoc network in a highway communication environment, Wireless Networks, April 2015 .

•  F.Keykha, M. Fathian, M.R. Gholamian, (2015),TB-CA: A hybrid method based on trust and context-aware for recommender system in social networks, Management Science Letters,5(5).

• J. Jouzdani, M. Fathian, (2016), Hybrid Electromagnetism-Like Algorithm for Dynamic Supply Chain Network Design under Traffic Congestion and Uncertainty,Mathematical Problems in Engineering,2016.

• M. Fathian, Y. Hoseinpoor, B. Minaei-Bidgoli, (2016), Offering a hybrid approach of data mining to predict the customer churn based on bagging and boosting methods, Kybernetes, 45(5).

• A. Jahani, P. Akhavan, M. Jafari, M. Fathian, (2016), Conceptual model for knowledge discovery process in databases based on multi-agent system, VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, 46(2).

• M. DehghaniZadeh, M. Fathian, M. R. Gholamian,(2016), LDcFR: A new model to determine value of airline passengers,Tourism and Hospitality Research,online: August 2016.

• A. M. Karimi-Majd, M. Fathian, M. R. Gholamian, (2017), Behavior-based indices for evaluating communities in online social networks, Intelligent Data Analysis, 21(1).

• A. M.  Karimi-Majd, M. Fathian, (2017), Extracting new ideas from the behavior of social network users,Decision Science Letters, 6(3).

• R. Eshtehadi, M. Fathian, E. Demir, (2017), Robust solutions to the pollution-routing problem with demand and travel time uncertainty,Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 51, March.

• M. Fathian, M. Saei-Shahi, A. Makui, (2017), A New Optimization Model for Reliable Team Formation Problem Considering Experts’ Collaboration Network, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 64(4).

• A.M. Karimi‐Majd, M. Fathian, (2017), Multiobjective approach for detecting communities in heterogeneous networks, Computational Intelligence, 33(4).

• A. Farshian Abbasi, M. Fathian, E. Teimoury, (2017), A Model for Analysis and Prediction of Web Users’ Behavior Using Web Mining Techniques, Management Research in Iran,21(3).

• J. Jouzdani, M. Fathian, A. Makui, M. Heydari, (2018), Robust design and planning for a multi-mode multi-product supply network: a dairy industry case study, Operational Research,  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12351-018-0395-0

• A. Beheshtian-Ardakani, M. Fathian, M. Gholamian, (2018), A novel model for product bundling and direct marketing in e-commerce based on market segmentation, Decision Science Letters,7(1).

•  R. Eshtehadi, M. Fathian, M. S. Pishvaee, E. Demir, (2018), A hybrid metaheuristic algorithm for the robust pollution-routing problem, Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 11(1).

• A.M. Karimi-Majd, M. Fathian, M. Makrehchi, (2018), Consensus-based methodology for detection communities in multilayered networks, Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 494, 547-558

• M. Fathian, J.Jouzdani,M.Heydari,A.Makui, (2018), Location and transportation planning in supply chains under uncertainty and congestion by using an improved electromagnetism-like algorithm, Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 29 (7). 

• S. Shavvalpour, F. Mahdipour,M. Fathian, (2018), Developing a conceptual model of activities required for core banking accomplishment based on cobit, Management Research in Iran, 22(2).

• M. Fathian, H. Sharifi, F. Solat, (2019), Investigating the effect of Gamification mechanics on customer loyalty in online stores, Journal of Information Technology Management, 11(4).

• M. Fathian, E. Teimoury, F. Gholami, (2019),The  effect of content and structure characteristics of website on online customer trust and distrust, Industrial Engineering & Management Sharif  (SHARIF: ENGINEERING), 35-1)1/2).

• N. Yazdanjue, M. Fathian, B. Amiri, (2020), Evolutionary algorithms for k-anonymity in social networks based on clustering approach, The Computer Journal,63(7).

• M.RAZIAN, M. Fathian, R.Buyya, (2020),"ARC Anomaly-aware Robust Cloud-integrated IoT service composition based on uncertainty in advertised quality of service values", JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE, Vol. 164, PP. 110557.

• B.Nourimoghaddam, M.Ghazanfari,M. Fathian, (2020),"A novel filter-wrapper hybrid gene selection approach for microarray data based on multi-objective forest optimization algorithm", Decision Science Letters, Vol. 9, No. 3, PP. 271_290.

• E.Nasirzadeh, M. Fathian, (2020),"Investigating the effect of gamification elements on bank customers to personalize gamified systems", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER STUDIES, Vol. 143, PP. 102469.

• H.Ghanbary, M.Fathian, (2020),"Combination SWOT-AHP analysis for using Blockchain in E-Commerce", journal of economics and administrative sciences, Vol. 3, PP. 237_253.

• M. Fathian, H.Sharifi, E.Nasirzadeh, (2020),"Conceptualizing the Role of Gamification in Contemporary Enterprises", IEEE Access, Vol. 8, PP. 220188_220204.

• A.Badiee, H.Kalantari Darounkola, M.Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, K. Shahanaghi, (2020),"Introducing drivers' collaboration network: A two-layers social network perspective in road transportation system analysis", Research in Transportation Business and Management, Vol. 37, PP. 100532.

• M.Amini Valashani, M. Fathian, M.Ghazanfari, (2020), "A BOA-based adaptive strategy with multi-party perspective for automated multilateral negotiations", APPLIED INTELLIGENCE, Vol. 50, No. 9, PP. 2718_2748.

• M. Razian, M. Fathian, H.Wu, A. Akbari, R. Buyya, (2021),"SAIoT: Scalable Anomaly-Aware Services Composition in CloudIoT Environments", IEEE Internet of Things Journal, Vol. 8, No. 5, PP. 3665_3677.

• N.Pouti, M.Taghavifard, M.Taghava, M. Fathian, (2021) "A Comprehensive Literature Review of Acceptance and Usage Studies in the Social Commerce Field", International Journal of Electronic Commerce Studies, Vol. 11, PP. 119.

• B.Nourimoghaddam, M.Ghazanfari, M. Fathian, (2021),"A novel multi-objective forest optimization algorithm for wrapper feature selection", EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS, Vol. 175, PP. 114737.

• M.Amini Valashani, M. Fathian, (2021),"Optimizing bid search in large outcome spaces for automated multi-issue negotiations using meta-heuristic methods", Decision Science Letters, Vol. 10, No. 1, PP. 1_20.

• S.Allahyari, S.Yaghoubi, M. Fathian, (2021),"A novel spatial decision support methodology to practically restructure branches network under uncertainty", Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Vol. 14.

• M.Razian, M. Fathian, R.Bahsoon, A.N. Toosi, Rajkumar Buyya, (2022), “Service composition in dynamic environments: A systematic review and future directions”, The Journal of Systems & Software, Vol. 188.

• N.Pouti, M.T.Taghavifard, M.R.Taghva, M. Fathian, (2022), “Determining the factors affecting the acceptance of social commerce in service-oriented businesses using the fuzzy Delphi method”, International Journal of Electronic Business, Vol.17, No. 2.

• M.Talachian, M. Fathian, (2022), “A Model for Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease Based on Rules Extraction Using Tree Algorithms and Feature Selection”, International Journal of Hospital Research, Vol.11, No. 3.

• M.Rakhshaninejad, M. Fathian, B.Amiri, N.Yazdanjue, (2022), “An ensemble-based credit card fraud detection algorithm using an efficient voting strategy”, The Computer Journal, Vol.65, No. 8.

• A.Bayat, M. Fathian, N.B.Moghaddam, A.Saifoddin, (2023), Information Development , “The adoption of social messaging apps in Iran: Discourses and challenges”, Vol.39, No. 1.

• S NasehiMoghaddam, M. Fathian, B.Amiri, (2023), The Journal of Supercomputing, “Risk-Averse Influence Maximization: A computational investigation by genetic algorithm framework”, Vol.79, No. 3.

• B.Nouri-Moghaddam, M.Ghazanfari,M. Fathian, (2023), Neural Computing and Applications,  “A novel bio-inspired hybrid multi-filter wrapper gene selection method with ensemble classifier for microarray data”, Vol.35, No. 16.

• S.NasehiMoghaddam, M. Fathian, B.Amiri, (2023), Swarm and Evolutionary Computation,  “Alternate Solutions for Influence Maximization: Beyond theoretical approximation by the Genetic Algorithm Framework”, Vol.83.

• M.Rakhshaninejad, M. Fathian, R.Shirkoohi, F.Barzinpour, AH.Gandomi, (2024), BMC bioinformatics, “Refining breast cancer biomarker discovery and drug targeting through an advanced data-driven approach”, Vol.25, No.1.

• R.Aalikhani, M. Fathian, M.R.Rasouli, (2025), Software and systems modeling,  “Enhancing remaining time prediction in business processes by considering system-level and resource-level inter-case features”, doi:10.1007/s10270-025-01267-4.

• S.Ebrahimi,  M. Fathian,  SM.Hosseini-Motlagh, (2025), Annals of operations research,  “Dynamic effects of parallel selling channels on the electronic marketplace reputation and performance”,  344, 847–875, doi:10.1007/s10479-024-05838-4.

• R.Aalikhani, , M. Fathian, M.R.Rasouli, (2025), International journal of research in industrial engineering, “Balancing workloads and optimizing QoS in cloud manufacturing through enhanced metaheuristics”, doi:10.22105/riej.2024.470267.1461.

• R. Aalikhani, M.R.Rasouli, H.Ghanbari, M. Fathian, A.R. Aliahmadi, (2024), Journal of health organization and management,  “Network governance in healthcare systems: a systematic review of the network-level factors”, doi:10.1108/JHOM-05-2024-0171.

• N.Pouti, M.T.Taghavifard, M.R.Taghva,M. Fathian, (2024), International journal of information technology & decision making, “Adopting social banking: A socio-technical innovation of service-oriented social commerce”, Vol. 23, No. 05. 

• M. Fathian, F.Akbari, (2024), BMJ supportive & palliative care, “Breast cancer symptom profile longitudinal changes: data mining study”, vol. 14,doi:10.1136/spcare-2023-004566.

• R.Aalikhani, M. Fathian M. R.Rasouli, (2024), IEEE Access, ”Comparative analysis of classification-based and regression-based predictive process monitoring models for accurate and time-efficient remaining time prediction", vol. 12, pp. 67063-67093, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3397185.