The International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and Practice publishes original, quality articles reporting advances in industrial engineering theory, techniques, methodology, applications and practice; general surveys and critical reviews; educational or training articles including case studies; short communications; keynote papers; book reviews; announcements; etc., concerned with traditional aspects and recent advances in Industrial Engineering.Topics include:Data mining and Computational IntelligenceProduction Planning and ControlOperation ResearchService Engineering (Healthcare, etc.)Sustainability (Energy, Environment, etc.) Information Systems and TechnologyManagement of TechnologyWork Measurement, Human Factors and ErgonomicsQuality, Reliability, Maintenance EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementLogistics and Material HandlingProduct Design and DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisModelling and Simulation,Homeland Security (Defense, Disaster Preparedeness, etc.)