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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Multi-criteria decision analysis"”.
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Simplified models for multi-criteria decision analysis under uncertainty
When facilitating decisions in which some performance evaluations are uncertain, a decision must be taken about how this uncertainty is to be modelled. This involves, in part, choosing an uncertainty format {a way of representing the possible outcomes that may occur. It seems reasonable to suggest …
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A multi-criteria decision analysis framework for sustainable rainwater harvesting in Ibadan, Nigeria
… solutions and develop a robust ready-to-use multi-criteria analysis tool that can quantify the costs and benefits of implementing several RWH-based storage systems. The methodology adopted was the mixed method approach, involving a detailed literature review, followed by a questionnaire …
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Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) Interventions on Reducing Campylobacter jejuni Contaminations on Processed Chicken
… in poultry have been evaluated individually. A multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) approach can compare and rank multiple food safety interventions, using weighted criteria, and help select interventions that could reduce campylobacteriosis illnesses attributable to chicken. This study …
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Implementation of a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) Toolkit to Aid in Ranking Naval Mission Vessel Combinations With Uncertainty
… I will present a new toolkit to aid in the decision making process for placing naval vessels to maximize their strategic advantage—while reducing and managing risks—increasing the ability to protect and deter unforeseen threats and—if necessary—fight a future war while adhering to the …
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Assessing the transportation of liquid fuels in South Africa using multi-criteria decision analysis: a conceptual framework and case study
… This thesis focusses on the investigation of a Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) model, which can be used to aid decision makers in the planning and assessment of liquid fuel transportation projects. A key feature of this thesis is the incorporation of a stochastic analysis in the MCDA …
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An AI-driven loan brokerage platform: integrating socio-economic factors, consumer financial behaviour, and multi-criteria decision analysis for responsible lending.
… aspect of financial intermediation, involving multiple stages of decision-making that impact both lenders and borrowers. Traditional approaches to loan assessment rely heavily on manual review or simplified credit scoring mechanisms that primarily evaluate applicants based on income, …
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Using multi-criteria decision analysis to assess private sector agents' preferences and priorities in stocking malaria rapid diagnostic test kits in Uganda
… chain in Uganda on stocking the devices using multi-criteria decision analysis. This methodology was adapted to be relevant and understandable for agents in Uganda so that it was possible to analyze business decisions incorporating a multiplicity of attributes such as selling price, purchase …
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Legitimacy and decision making in developmental local government : participative MCDA in Stellenbosch
… the context of limited resources. Poverty is a multi-dimensional problem that affects different communities in different ways. In order to use the available resources in such a way as to most effectively tackle poverty, a means of measuring and benchmarking outcomes as well as evaluating choices …
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Identifying Optimal Sites for Aquaculture in Southern Ontario Aggregate Pit Lakes: A Sustainable Post-Mining Land-Use Alternative
… Currently, there are no standardized methods or criteria to assess pit lakes for aquaculture suitability. Similarly, no comprehensive public database of pit lakes exists in Ontario. As such, we synthesize knowledge from scientific literature, historical cases of aquaculture and conducted …
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Design and validation of a data-driven infrastructure decision and planning framework for improving climate resiliency of small municipalities and rural communities
… change. Resilient municipalities must make decisions incorporating climate change to reinvest in an aging infrastructure network. The challenge is that small municipalities need access to information or the capacity to make informed decisions. Expenses related to specialized engineering for …
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Planning for the strategic management of South Africa's West Coast rock lobster fishery : an integrated approach to group decision support
… was to consider an integrated approach to group decision support, incorporating a particular soft-OR approach, SODA, together with multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). An integration of these two approaches has recently been suggested by researchers, for several reasons. Firstly, different …
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Devising a framework for the development of the medium scale coal sector in Colombia
… The framework integrates three dimensions of analysis including the Colombian national policies for productivity and competitiveness, coal sector development, and environmental conservation. I lay out several coal-development alternatives and evaluate their economic and environmental …
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Multi-Criteria Decision Based Left-turn Signal Control Guideline
… be a systematic approach involving complex decision rules. Existing guidelines for determining the appropriate left-turn signal control has been primarily based on traffic volume, delay, geometry, crash experience, and other related variables. Such existing guidelines are generally presented …
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Multi-criteria Preference Aggregation Framework for Sustainable Energy Planning
In the energy field, the decisions need to take into consideration several factors such as the needs of the population, the environment, suitability, capital cost, sustainability, political goals and the actors involved, with their interests and preferences. The lack of homogeneity in all the …
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Value proposition analysis for medium- and heavy- lift cargo unmanned aircraft systems
… value propositions for each viable market. A multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) tool was developed to analyze the value proposition for cargo UAS compared to other transportation vehicles. The MCDA tool evaluated the value generated from three different value attributes: cost, time, and …
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The Resilient City: A Platform for Informed Decision-Making Process
… theoretical approach, called “Resilient Informed Decision-Making Process.” It integrates the use of concepts and techniques, including project management, risk and vulnerability assessment based serious gaming, multi-criteria decision analysis, and object-oriented programming. To demonstrate the …
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An investigation of non-financial factors for the appraisal of energy infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa
During the project appraisal stage, a decision is made on whether to implement a project. Traditional project appraisal techniques largely focus on financial factors because investors require adequate financial returns for their investments. However, non-financial factors, led by policy and …
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Community Ecosystem Services Values Support Conservation and Sustainable Landscape Development: Perspectives From Four University of California Campuses
… knowledge gap using human subject surveys and multi-criteria decision analysis to evaluate landscape preferences and their implications for three approaches recommended to combat extinction of experience: ecosystem conservation, turf replacement and nature-based solutions. Our study focuses on …
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Land consolidation in the context of Lithuanian rural development and revitalization
… land consolidation process picture, a case study analysis was applied and interviews with participating land owners and land surveyors as well as the online questionnaire for municipal specialists were performed. Moreover, based on European expert’s practice reflected in the online questionnaire, …
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Analyzing sustainable energy in developing countries: Selected South African case studies
… Energy Agency's (IEA) Technology Systems Analysis Program (ETSAP) - are used often). The thesis shows how these models may be adapted in novel ways to tackle different challenges in different contexts. The applications covered range from macro-economic problems to the micro-economic …
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