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A knowledge-based decision support system for roofing materials selection and cost estimating: a conceptual framework and data modelling

open access: yes, 2009
A plethora of materials is available to the modern day house designer but selecting the appropriate material is a complex task. It requires synthesising a multitude of performance criteria such as initial cost, maintenance cost, thermal performance and ...
Rahman, Sazzadur   +5 more
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Resolving Rank Reversal in TOPSIS: A Comprehensive Analysis of Distance Metrics and Normalization Methods

open access: yes
This paper examines ranking reversal (RR) in Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) using the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS).
Huan-Jyh Shyur; Hsu-Shih Shih
core   +1 more source

Application of influence diagrams to multi‐objective allocation of firefighting resources in process plants

open access: yesThe Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 104, Issue 6, Page 3038-3051, June 2026.
Abstract Identification of firefighting strategies (i.e., which endangered units to suppress or cool first) in chemical and process plants falls under the domain of multi‐objective decision‐making (MODM), where not only the safety and integrity of the affected process plant but also the safety of on‐site and off‐site vulnerable targets matter.
Sina Khakzad, Nima Khakzad
wiley   +1 more source

An Application of TOPSIS Method in Supplier Selection Problems with Target Values

open access: yes, 2010
[[abstract]]Decision makers always consider many criteria in supplier selection problems to find out their best suppliers. Hence, the supplier selection problem belongs to the multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) problem. There are many approaches to
Ching-Chun Fu
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A mixed-data evaluation in group TOPSIS with differentiated decision power [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
This main objective of this paper is to provide decision support for mixed data in group Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Idea Solution (TOPSIS) with differentiated decision power.
Shih, Hsu-Shih
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Effect of Chitosan, Aloe vera Gel and Coconut Oil Edible Coatings on Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch) Under Ambient Storage

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Postharvest application of eco‐friendly edible coatings consisting of chitosan solution (CH), Aloe vera gel (AVG), and coconut oil (CO) on strawberry fruit under ambient conditions. Six distinct formulations (CH, AVG, CO, CH + AVG, CH + CO, and AVG + CO) along with a distilled water (control) were analyzed.
Gazi Mohammad Tasnimul Karim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

On an Aggregation Theory for Indicators Expressing Behaviors of Complex Systems With an Application to Sustainability

open access: yesSustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue 3, Page 3304-3321, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Certain attributes of large‐scale complex systems are often expressed through sets of indicators. For example, the sustainability of an entity, be it a nation, a city, an energy system, a corporation etc., can be effectively represented by indicators and corresponding data series.
Vassilis S. Kouikoglou   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Ranking of Pharmaceutical Companies using an Integrative Multi-Standard Decision-Making and Genetic Algorithm [PDF]

open access: yesحسابداری سلامت, 2013
Introduction: The purpose of this study is to rank the financial performance measures and to rank the pharmaceutical companies using an integrative multi-criteria decision-making and genetic algorithm, and finally to compare the obtained results with ...
E. Abasi, S. H. Ahmadi, E. Heidari
doaj  

A Decision‐Support Roadmap for Landfill Site Selection: Insights From a Systematic Review and Applications in Brazil

open access: yesEnvironmental Quality Management, Volume 35, Issue 4, Summer 2026.
ABSTRACT The rapid growth of municipal solid waste generation, particularly in emerging economies, has intensified environmental and public health challenges associated with inadequate final disposal. Although sanitary landfills remain the most widely adopted solution, inappropriate site selection can result in long‐term environmental degradation and ...
Daniella Moura Barbosa   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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