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Chemical accident area reconnaissance by unmanned aircraft [PDF]

Војно дело, 2018
Chemical accidents, as unexpected events, occur in contemporary society relatively often, and the resulting consequences can be different - from very small to catastrophic.
Inđić Dejan, Petrović Ivan, Ivanković Negovan, Đukić Đorđe   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advancement of European Union Countries in Sustainable Development Goal 7

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The United Nations 2030 Agenda identifies 17 Sustainable Development Goals, along with Goal 7 on ‘ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all’. Achieving it is a major challenge for countries, including the European Union member states.
Mariola Grzebyk, Barbara Fura, Małgorzata Stec, Alina Szewc‐Rogalska   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

, 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 ...
Bi, Yaxin, Odeyinka, Henry, Perera, Srinath, Rahman, Sazzadur   +3 more
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On an Aggregation Theory for Indicators Expressing Behaviors of Complex Systems With an Application to Sustainability

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
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, Yannis A. Phillis   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Multi‐Criteria and Empirical Study for Determining the Influencing Factors of Generative Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Companies

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has emerged as a transformative force across business and society due to its ability to generate new content. This potential to reshape businesses introduces challenges and opportunities, necessitating a deeper understanding of GenAI's impact.
Symone G. S. Alcalá, Victor L. de Nicolas, Alvaro J. Lopez‐Lopez, Mariano Ventosa   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimising Wave Energy Plant Location Through Neutrosophic Multi‐Criteria Group Decision‐Making

CAAI Transactions on Intelligence Technology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global shift towards sustainable energy has intensified research into renewable sources, particularly wave energy. Pakistan, with its long coastline, holds significant potential for wave energy development. However, identifying optimal locations for wave energy plants involves evaluating complex, multi‐faceted criteria.
Hafiz Muhammad Athar Farid, Ayesha Razzaq, Muhammad Riaz, Tapan Senapati, Sarbast Moslem   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing the Expert Decision-Making Algorithm Using the Methods of Multi-Criteria Analysis

Cybernetics and Information Technologies, 2020
The paper deals with the development of an expert decision-making algorithm using the AHP and TOPSIS methods of multi-criteria analysis. In the proposed algorithm, the AHP and TOPSIS methods are used in combination; in particular the AHP method is used ...
Basheleishvili Irakli
doaj   +1 more source

Improved TOPSIS Method Based on Relative Entropy [PDF]

2010 International Conference on E-Product E-Service and E-Entertainment, 2010
Classical TOPSIS method is widely used as a simple calculation, reasonable assessment, and flexible application method. However this method has a shortcoming: it can not rank the point in the perpendicular of the ideal point and negative ideal point. Improved VIKOR algorithm can not rank the point of the same distance to the ideal point.
Meng Zhao, Wanhua Qiu
openaire   +1 more source

Location decision for foreign direct investment in ASEAN countries (A TOPSIS Approach) [PDF]

TOPSIS approach is applied to select the most suitable ASEAN countries for attracting FDI inflows. The proposed approach also provides a relatively simple tool for this strategic decision making problem.
Karimi, Mohammad sharif, Siong Hook, Law, Yusop, Zulkornain   +2 more
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An Innovative Decision‐Making Model for Alternative Regulatory Frameworks Based on Sustainable Development Goal Disclosure Costs

Business Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The study explores the costs of disclosing sustainable practices within the decision‐making process. We identify various sustainable development goal (SDG) disclosure costs, including litigation, regulatory, reputational, operational, and proprietary costs.
Hasan Dinçer, Waleed Ihsan, Ullas Rao, Mohsen Saad, Serhat Yüksel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source