For the next post in the series, we will explore the concept of industrial systems, with a particular focus on soft systems. Soft systems are an integral part of modern industrial processes, particularly in complex environments where human factors, organizational structures, and non-quantifiable elements play significant roles in decision-making and optimization.
Understanding Industrial Systems: A Focus on Soft Systems
This post is the second part of the series that will explore the optimization concept, tailored for authors and researchers interested in submitting to Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri (JOSI). We will break down essential optimization techniques and terminologies, providing insights that can guide your research and manuscript preparation, helping you align with the scope and standards of JOSI.
In our previous post, we explored the fundamental aspects of optimization, focusing on the objective function, constraints, and the distinction between local and global optima. We will build on that foundation by introducing two powerful concepts: gradients and convexity. These ideas play a central role in many optimization problems, determining how efficiently and effectively we can find the optimal solution. Understanding these tools will help you approach optimization challenges with greater precision and confidence.
The Journey Toward Optimal Solutions – How Gradients and Convexity Shape Optimization
Vol. 23 No. 1 (2024): Published in July 2024
Published: 10-07-2024
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri (JOSI) with ISSN: 2442-8795 (online medium) and 2088-4842 (print medium), translated as Journal on Optimization of Systems in Industries, is a distinguished peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly periodical. Since its inception in 2001, JOSI has been dedicated to publishing high-quality research papers, technical papers, conceptual papers, and case study reports that undergo a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the highest standards of scholarly integrity.
Published by the Industrial Engineering Department at Universitas Andalas, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, JOSI focuses on optimising soft systems aspects of industrial operations and engineering. While we welcome discussions on hard systems, these must clearly optimise soft system aspects as outlined in our focus and scope. Our commitment to interdisciplinary approaches is aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in quality education, decent work and economic growth, industry innovation, and responsible consumption and production.
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JOSI is indexed by Scopus (Q4), the DOAJ (Seal), and Sinta, attesting to our quality and impact in the field of industrial engineering. We maintain strong collaborations with The Institution of Engineers Indonesia (Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia) and BKSTI (Badan Kerjasama Penyelenggara Pendidikan Tinggi Teknik Industri), which provide editorial members, peer reviewers, and authors who support the journal’s aims and scope.
JOSI meets all essential criteria for high-standard open-access journals. We have a valid and confirmed ISSN, ensuring persistent identification. Our rigorous evaluation process guarantees that we publish scholarly articles of the highest quality. All journal outputs are freely accessible and carry open licenses included in the article-level metadata. We do not charge publication fees, making our journal accessible to all authors. Submissions are welcome from authors of all affiliations, provided their research aligns with our journal's aims and scope. Furthermore, JOSI is owned by a public, non-profit organisation that promotes research and scholarship.
