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Choice Rules with Size Constraints for Multiple Criteria Decision Making [PDF]
In outranking methods for Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), pair-wise comparisons of alternatives are often summarized through a fuzzy preference relation.
Alfandari, Laurent
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International Transactions in Operational Research, Volume 33, Issue 2, Page 719-774, March 2026.Abstract The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) ChatBots, leveraging natural language processing for information retrieval and knowledge synthesis, has garnered attention across diverse fields, including research. Recognizing AI's importance, researchers and policymakers are actively engaged in its development.
Cinzia Daraio +2 more
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Should you believe in the Shanghai ranking? [PDF]
This paper proposes a critical analysis of the "Academic Ranking of World Universities", published every year by the Institute of Higher Education of the Jiao Tong University in Shanghai and more commonly known as the Shanghai ranking.
Denis Bouyssou +2 more
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Comprehensive Framework for the Assessment of Multi‐Level Pluvial Flood Risk
Journal of Flood Risk Management, Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2026.ABSTRACT Urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to pluvial floods, a threat that is exacerbated by climate change and urbanisation. Current risk assessment methods often lack scalability and practical applicability across diverse urban contexts and varying capacities.
Murel Truu, Ivar Annus, Nils Kändler
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Can Modified Gravity (MOG) explain the speeding Bullet (Cluster)? [PDF]
, 2010 We apply our scalar-tensor-vector (STVG) modified gravity theory (MOG) to calculate the infall velocities of the two clusters constituting the Bullet Cluster 1E0657-06.
Moffat, J. W., Toth, V. T.
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Using a modified DEA model to estimate the importance of objectives. An application to agricultural economics. [PDF]
This paper shows a connection between Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the methodology proposed by Sumpsi et al. (1997) to estimate the weights of objectives for decision makers in a multiple attribute approach.
Francisco J. André +2 more
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, 2008 At present, the water resources are a strategic element each time more necessary and limited becoming a source of conflicts. For that, it is fundamental to create an independent and competent entity with good reputation and social acceptation.
Andina de la Fuente, Diego +3 more
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An empirical survey: Can green marketing really entice customers to pay more? [PDF]
This research integrated the Social Cognition Theory and the Engel Kollat Blackwell customers’ purchasing model (EKB model) to synthetically discuss the three kinds of possible relations comprising “does negatively entice”, “does possibly entice” and ...
Ming-Yuan Hsieh
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Internet Based Benchmarking [PDF]
We discuss the design of interactive, internet based benchmarking using parametric (statistical) as well as non-parametric (DEA) models. The user receives benchmarks and improvement potentials.
Bogetoft, Peter, Nielsen, Kurt
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Towards more inclusive long-term bulk water resource management [PDF]
Fresh water resources provide a platform for complex and often emotional issues to develop, particularly in resource scarcity situations. Bulk water infrastructure contains elements of a public good and proved vulnerable to failures in market and ...
de Lange, Willem J., Kleynhans, Theo E.
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