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The International Journal of Industrial Electronics, Control and Optimization (IECO) is an international peer-reviewed open-access quarterly journal devoted to the fields of industrial electronics, control, and optimization, published by the University of Sistan and Baluchestan and is scientifically sponsored by the Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IAEEE). The International Journal of Industrial Electronics, Control and Optimization (IECO) publishes original research articles that present emerging trends and practices in industrial electronics product research and development. Its scope encompasses the applications of industrial electronics, power systems, control, optimization, and computational intelligence for the enhancement of industrial and manufacturing systems and processes. It is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the publication of original articles, key insights, review articles, etc., considering the research ethics and academic rules and regulations.

The IECO is approved by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology as an academic research journal (No. 231566/3/18 dated 2017/12/30), and is published by the University of Sistan and Baluchestan through a formal partnership (No. 952/2/1500 dated 2017/01/23)  with IAEEE. The International Journal of Industrial Electronics, Control and Optimization (IECO) is a peer-reviewed international journal in the fields of industrial electronics, control and optimization. Its scope encompasses the applications of industrial electronics, power systems, control,  optimization, and computational intelligence for the enhancement of industrial and manufacturing systems and processes.

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of work of the author and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior.

Reviewers and Editors are vital to the success of peer-reviewed academic journals, and we at IECO journal are truly grateful for all the time and hard work of our dedicated Reviewers and Editors.

News: According to the latest report published by the Islamic World Science and Technology Institute (ISC), the International Journal of Industrial Electronics, Control and Optimization (in the engineering branch) was upgraded from no quarter to Q1.

According to the ranking of the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, the IECO Journal was ranked A.

About the Journal:

  • Journal Title: International Journal of Industrial Electronics, Control and Optimization (IECO)
  • Country of Publication: Iran: Zahedan.
  • PublisherUniversity of Sistan and Baluchestan (USB)
  • Scientific Sponsorship Society: The Iranian Association of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IAEEE)
  • Format: Print and Online
  • Print ISSN: 2645-3517
  • Online ISSN: 2645-3568
  • Frequency: Quarterly
  • Language: English
  • Open Access: Yes
  • Article types: Research papers. 
  • Primary Review: 10 days, Approximately.
  • Peer Review Policy: Double-blind peer-review
  • Average refereeing time: 12 weeks
  • Copyright: Authors retain unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights.
  • Type of License: Creative Commons - Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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  • Website: https://ieco.usb.ac.ir/
  • E-mail:  ieco@usb.ac.ir
  • Tel : +98-54-3113-6808
  • Fax: +98-54-3344-7908
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  • Journal Address: University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran. P.O. Box 98167-45845. Tel & Fax: +98-54-344-7908.
  • Required files to be uploaded: Five essential files must be submitted through the manuscript submission system: 1. The main file of the manuscript (without the names of the authors), 2. Title page in the mentioned format, 3. Authorship form (must include the title of the article and the name and surname of all authors and be signed by all authors), 4. Conflicts of Interest form (must be signed by the Corresponding Author and uploaded with the article file), and 5. Cover Letter.

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To get an ORCID code, follow the following link: https://orcid.org

The corresponding author of the article must be a member of the academic staff and the article must be written by him should be sent to the journal or his written confirmation letter should be sent along with the article; Otherwise, the article will not be reviewed.

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Plagiarism: All articles are verified by iThenticate. The similarity check is done through the website of the University of Sistan and Baluchistan.

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 COPE:  IECO follows the policies and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and abides by its Code of Conduct in dealing with potential cases of misconduct. 

Research Articles Power systems
A Study on Optimal Energy Management of a Renewable-Based Microgrid: A Model Predictive Control Approach

Alireza Khatiri; Seyyed Yousef Mousazadeh Mousavi; Saeed Golestan

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 377-386

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54124.1733

Abstract
  Effective energy management in renewable-based microgrids demands advanced optimization and forecasting strategies capable of addressing the intrinsic uncertainties of solar generation and load demand. This paper proposes a comprehensive day-ahead scheduling framework based on Model Predictive Control ...  Read More

Research Articles Industrial Electronics
Study on Multi-Phase Boost Converters for Fuel Cell Application: Power Density and Reliability Analysis

Ghasem Rezazadeh; Hossein Bagherian Farahabadi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 387-398

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2025.52842.1712

Abstract
  This paper presents a new comprehensive study on multi-phase interleaved DC-DC boost converters for fuel cell power interface. High power density DC-DC converters are usually required due to the volumetric and gravimetric constraints in the various fuel cell power system applications. On the other hand, ...  Read More

Research Articles Optimization
Comparative Evaluation of Metaheuristic MPPT Algorithms for PV Systems Under Partial Shading Conditions

Nima Shafaghatian; Mohammadreza Rahimi; Reza Noroozian; Hamid Karimi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 399-410

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54942.1749

Abstract
  Enhancing the energy output of photovoltaic (PV) systems is essential due to their inherently limited efficiency. Consequently, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) techniques have become a crucial component in photovoltaic systems for improving energy harvesting efficiency. However, conventional MPPT ...  Read More

Research Articles Optimization
A Bio-Inspired Optimization: A New Meta-heuristic Based on Animal Adaptability

Vahid Shirzadiraj; Reza Keypour

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 411-419

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2025.52347.1706

Abstract
  Organisms continuously adapt to changing resources and environmental conditions to ensure survival. Such adaptations may involve shifts in diet, habitat, or hunting strategies. Species that fail to adapt often face extinction, as evidenced by many species that no longer exist. Adaptation can generally ...  Read More

Research Articles Control
Adhesion Force Estimation of Railway Vehicles using Intelligent Square Root Cubature Kalman Filter

Ramezan Havangi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 421-431

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2025.51395.1673

Abstract
  Railway traction vehicles transfer forces between rails and wheels through an adhesion ‎coefficient. In order to prevent wheel locking and shorten stopping distances, ‎estimating the adhesion conditions between rails and wheels is an essential task in ‎railway operations. Since the adhesion ...  Read More

Research Articles Control
Adaptive Disturbance Rejection Sliding Mode Control for Robots via an Orthogonal Functions-Based Estimator

Reza Gholipour; Alireza Khosravi; Mohammad Reza Shokoohinia

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 433-440

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.53699.1726

Abstract
  This paper presents an innovative adaptive sliding mode controller with disturbance rejection for robotic manipulators. The proposed approach employs orthogonal functions-based estimation to handle system uncertainties, while an adaptive mechanism is introduced to estimate the unknown upper bounds of ...  Read More

Research Articles Power systems
Transformer Winding-to-Ground Connection Internal Fault Locating using the Estimation Error Standard Deviation Index

Mohammad Ali Taghikhani

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 441-453

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54520.1740

Abstract
  Protective relay in the transformer may accept inrush current as fault current, thus, distinguishing the inrush current from the internal fault current is important in transformers. To estimate the transformer inrush current, the extended Kalman filter (EKF) is applied in this paper. Therefore, three ...  Read More

Research Articles Industrial Electronics
A New Quadratic Voltage Lift Cascaded Boost Topology for Hydrogen Extraction

Mohammad Reza Shaker Ardakani; Sara Hasanpour; Majid Moazzami; Fariborz Haghighatdar Fesharaki; Mahnaz Hashemi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 455-469

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.52589.1702

Abstract
  This paper presents a novel non-isolated DC-DC converter topology with several significant advantages. First, the input current remains continuous, thereby reducing the current stress on the input filter capacitor. Second, the converter utilizes the same number of inductors as conventional topologies ...  Read More

Research Articles Optimization
A Min-Max Approach for Energy Management of Renewable-Based Electricity-Hydrogen Microgrids with Demand Response

Hamid Karimi; Hamid Reza Sezavar

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 471-479

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54338.1736

Abstract
  This paper presents a multi-objective energy management strategy for a hybrid electricity-hydrogen microgrid (MG) aimed at improving economic and operational performance. The proposed framework simultaneously minimizes total operating cost and reduces peak load, which are conflicting objectives in MG ...  Read More

Research Articles Control
Multi-Rate Hybrid Control Framework for Coronary Heart Disease Risk Management

Farnaz Sabahi

Volume 9, Issue 4 , December 2026, Pages 481-490

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54544.1742

Abstract
  This paper proposes a multi-rate hybrid control framework for modeling and managing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk dynamics. Unlike conventional statistical and machine learning approaches that treat clinical variables as static predictors without dynamic interaction or stability guarantees, the proposed ...  Read More

A Detailed Study for Load Flow Analysis in Distributed Power System
Volume 1, Issue 2 , September 2018, , Pages 153-160

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2018.24423.1027

Abstract
  Load flow (LF) is one of the most important parts to study and analyze power system operation. In this research paper, a detailed study for load flow analysis in distributed power system (DPS) is presented. A case study of modeling and simulation of the actual power distribution network is implemented ...  Read More

OSA: Orientation Search Algorithm
Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 99-112

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2018.26308.1072

Abstract
  Random based inventive algorithms are being widely used for optimization. An important category of these algorithms comes from the idea of physical processes or the behavior of beings. A new method for achieving quasi-optimal solutions related to optimization problems in various sciences is proposed ...  Read More

Improved Symmetric Switched-Inductor/Capacitor Quasi Z-Source Inverter with Ability Uplifted-Boost
Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 47-58

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2019.29465.1159

Abstract
  This paper proposes a topology of switched-inductor/capacitor quasi z-source inverter (SIC-qZSI), which based on the classic qZSI. This topology is symmetric and has a high boost factor in the low duty cycle and high modulation index. Also, the low voltage stress on the capacitors and the low current ...  Read More

Torque Ripple Minimization in SRM Based on Advanced Torque Sharing Function Modified by Genetic Algorithm Combined with Fuzzy PSO
Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2018, , Pages 71-80

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2018.24302.1016

Abstract
  This paper presents a new and improved Torque Sharing Function (TSF) to minimize torque ripple of Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM). This approach combined of three steps. At first step, Genetic Algorithm has been used to define the best Turn-on and Turn-off angel of phase current. At second step, a fuzzy ...  Read More

Sliding Mode Control of LLC Resonant DC-DC Converter for Wide output voltage Range in Battery Charging Applications
Volume 2, Issue 2 , April 2019, , Pages 127-136

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2018.27333.1096

Abstract
  In this paper, a sliding mode control of LLC resonant dc-dc converter in low voltage and high current application is presented. The proposed controller operates at two fixed switching frequencies to the battery charger of electric vehicles. In resonant converter, because of the soft switching process, ...  Read More

Research Articles
A Comparative Analysis of AI Algorithms for Power Transformer Fault Diagnosis Using Dissolved Gas Analysis

Hamid Reza Sezavar; Hamid Karimi; Navid Fahimi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 June 2026

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54596.1744

Abstract
  A comparative approach is pretend in this paper that evaluates different Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods for diagnosing power transformer faults using Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA). Traditional approaches like the Rogers Ratio Method and Duval Triangle have been used for many years, but offer unreliable ...  Read More

Research Articles
Metaheuristic Optimization of External Independent Dominating Sets for Robust IoT Network Security

mahmodreza hajian; Ali Broumandnia; afshin salajegheh; Razieh Farazkish

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 30 June 2026

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.53511.1723

Abstract
  The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has raised critical security concerns across its heterogeneous and resource-constrained networks. Ensuring robust protection with minimal overhead requires identifying a minimal set of key nodes that can provide wide security coverage. This study introduces ...  Read More

Original Article
False Data Injection Attack Detection and Estimation in Smart Grid: An Observer-based Approach

Zahra Molavi-Nafchi; Abdorreza Rabiee; Maryam Shahriari

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 July 2026

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.55000.1752

Abstract
  In this paper, an adaptive observer-based cyber-attack detection and estimation problem is studied for smart grid under false data injection attack (FDIA). By invoking mathematical model of the smart grid, sliding mode observer (SMO) is proposed for estimating grid states and generating residual signal. ...  Read More

Research Articles
Chaos-Enhanced Grey Wolf Optimization for Fractional-Order PID Control of a DC Motor System

Maryam Khalili Fard; Ali Hatami

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 18 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.22111/ieco.2026.54676.1745

Abstract
  Fractional-order PID (FOPID) controllers offer enhanced flexibility and robustness compared to classical integer-order PID controllers, making them well suited for complex and nonlinear control systems. However, the optimal tuning of FOPID parameters remains a challenging task due to the increased number ...  Read More

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