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Wave energy exploitation in the Ionian Sea Hellenic coasts: spatial planning of potential wave power stations

International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 2019
Wave energy represents the ‘new entry’ to Renewable Energy Sources discussion, in the context of clean and sustainable energy solutions in the electricity production sector. This research describes a geo-spatial Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis, based
John K. Kaldellis, Theodoris Chrysikos
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THE IMPACT OF NATURAL FACTORS INTERACTION ON THE MANIFESTATION OF HAZARDOUS GEOLOGICAL AND GEOMORPHOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN THE CHARYN STATE NATIONAL NATURAL PARK: ASPECTS OF SAFE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT [PDF]

Geo Journal of Tourism and Geosites
Charyn State National Natural Park (SNNP), located in the Sharyn River basin of southeastern Kazakhstan, is characterized by unique geomorphological landscapes and increasing tourist activity.
Kamshat YEGEMBERDIYEVA, Zhanerke SHARAPKHANOVA , Ainagul ABITBAYEVA, Yuisya LYY, Yuliya YUSHINA, Gulmira NYSANBAYEVA   +5 more
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Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) for control of transboundary livestock diseases using the example of the 2010/11 foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Republic of Korea : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Science at Massey University, Manawatū [PDF]

, 2015
Decisions regarding transboundary livestock disease control strategies differ from personal decisions, such as buying groceries, in important ways: the stakes are high and the outcome of a decision will affect people in different fields.
Kim, EuTteum
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A novel approach for identification of environmentally and economically suitable locations for establishment of wastewater treatment plants

Water Science and Technology
Despite having several economic and environmental benefits of locating suitable sites for wastewater treatment plants, only a few studies have been reported in the literature.
Vivek Singh, Sukha Ranjan Samadder
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Incorporating MCDA into HTA: challenges and potential solutions, with a focus on lower income settings

Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 2018
Background Multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) has the potential to bring more structure and transparency to health technology assessment (HTA). The objective of this paper is to highlight key methodological and practical challenges facing the use of ...
Kevin Marsh, Praveen Thokala, Sitaporn Youngkong, Kalipso Chalkidou   +3 more
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Integrating CVSS, national criticality levels, and MCDA for multi-factor cyber incident prioritization

Радіоелектронні і комп'ютерні системи
This integrated approach aims to prevent suboptimal prioritization, ensure effective resource allocation, and expedite the recovery of information systems.
Dmytro Uzlov, Sergiy Yakovlev, Olena Tolstoluzka, Oleksandr Kopytsia, Sergiy Burchenko   +4 more
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Financial Performance of BIST Sustainability Index Enterprises: Unearthing the Most Optimum MCDA Methods for Decision-Makers

Verimlilik Dergisi
Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the financial performance of companies traded in BIST Sustainability index using 7 MCDA applications. Although there have been previous studies on aforementioned index, this study will be the first comparative
Orhan Emre Elma
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Integrating ecological and economic aspects in land use concepts for agricultural landscapes [PDF]

Especially in environmentally sensitive agricultural landscapes, agriculture cannot define its aims by itself - it has to account for a number of demands of different groups of society. For example, agriculture is expected to produce food and at the same
Ahrens, Heinz, Kantelhardt, Jochen
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Analysing Metal Melting Methods for Green Transformation of Scrap Metal: Case Study of Latvia using MCDA and SWOT Analysis

Environmental and Climate Technologies
Metal is one of the most widely used materials in the world. It was a crucial driving force in technological development since the industrial age and continues to push us forward to this day.
Terjanika Viktorija, Pubule Jelena, Mihailova Elina, Zlaugotne Beate   +3 more
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Rigorously assessing software reliability and safety [PDF]

, 1996
This paper summarises the state of the art in the assessment of software reliability and safety ("dependability"), and describes some promising developments.
Fenton, N., Strigini, L.
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