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Dealing with Interaction Between Bipolar Multiple Criteria Preferences in PROMETHEE Methods [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In this paper, we consider the bipolar approach to Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). In particular we aggregate positive and negative preferences by means of the bipolar PROMETHEE method.
Corrente, Salvatore   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Multiresponse Tribological Ranking Alternatives of Al–Cu Alloys via an Integrated Taguchi Experimental Design, AHP Weighting, and WASPAS Decision Framework

open access: yesEngineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2026.
To optimize aluminium–copper alloy compositions and tribological parameters for improved wear performance using an integrated hybrid MCDM approach. The Al–Cu alloy compositions were fabricated through die casting. Their tribological performance was evaluated and optimized using a hybrid Taguchi–AHP–WASPAS methodology under varying loads, sliding speeds,
S. P. Sundar Singh Sivam   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A new Decision Support Tool for assessing cities sustainability levels: the IBTool software

open access: yesValori e Valutazioni
Digital Tools for urban sustainability and Neighbourhood Sustainability Assessment Tools (NSATs), designed to certify and promote sustainable development initiatives at both neighbourhood and building scales, are gaining increasing relevance in ...
Giuliano Poli   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sociolinguistics II: Deviance, Dystopia, And Democracy (LING82) Syllabus [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This course builds upon foundational concepts in sociolinguistic theory to examine discourses of news and entertainment media, across science fiction and politics.
Thomas, Jamie A.
core   +2 more sources

A predictive scoring model for perinatal loss in monochorionic diamniotic twins with selective fetal growth restriction managed expectantly

open access: yesPregnancy, Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2026.
Abstract Objective To establish a clinically applicable prenatal scoring system to predict perinatal loss in monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins with selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR). Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study of MCDA twins with sFGR and managed expectantly at a single fetal therapy center between 2010 and 2024 ...
Shelly Soni   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Highly Sensitive and Rapid Identification of Streptococcus agalactiae Based on Multiple Cross Displacement Amplification Coupled With Lateral Flow Biosensor Assay

open access: yesFrontiers in Microbiology, 2020
Streptococccus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) is an important neonatal pathogen that is associated with mortality and morbidity. Therefore, we developed a rapid, accurate, and sensitive method based on multiple cross displacement amplification (MCDA) for the
Xueqin Cheng   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Monochorionic twin pregnancies conceived through assisted reproduction: Maternal and perinatal clinical outcomes

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 5, Page 868-877, May 2026.
ART‐conceived monochorionic twin pregnancies are associated with a higher burden of maternal complications compared with spontaneous conception. While fetal and neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly between groups after adjustment for relevant confounders, ART‐conceived pregnancies showed higher point estimates for several adverse outcomes ...
Daniela Casati   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cultivating Nurse Leaders: Integrating Policy Analysis Projects in Doctor of Nursing Practice Programmes

open access: yesJournal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 82, Issue 5, Page 4192-4204, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim To present the process of establishing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) policy analysis project option at one nursing school, offering examples of diverse student and graduate analyses to guide other institutions. Background Nurses are skilled patient advocates, and their advocacy forms a crucial foundation for influencing health policy.
Elizabeth K. Kuzma   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

ON THE APPLICATION OF THE CONVERSION METHOD FOR WEBSITE EVALUATION OF POLISH BANKS IN 2022

open access: yesHumanities and Social Sciences
This article aims to examine the application of the new conversion method for evaluating electronic banking services. The conversion method consists of aggregating the average ratings of the respondents. Its intuitiveness results from the data collection
Marek ZBOROWSKI, Witold CHMIELARZ
doaj   +1 more source

THE USE OF MULTI-CRITERIAL DECISION ANALYSIS (MCDA) FOR ESTIMATING THE THERAPEUTIC VALUE OF INNOVATIVE DRUGS

open access: yesФармакоэкономика, 2017
Among the most important aspects of the health policy are the methods for pricing of medicines, especially of innovative medicines. In many countries, the “therapeutic value” of a medicine is commonly used as a major criterion in negotiations on medicine
V. K. Fedyaeva   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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