Facility layout selection is a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) problem,since it has a strategic impact on the efficiency of manufacturing system.In view of the interdependency among selection criteria,analytic n...Facility layout selection is a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) problem,since it has a strategic impact on the efficiency of manufacturing system.In view of the interdependency among selection criteria,analytic network process (ANP) is proposed to analyze the structure of the facility layout selection problem and determine the weights for each criterion.A network structure is constructed that shows all elements and clusters and their interactions.Limit priorities are also calculated which help decision maker evaluate the relative importance among criterion in the alternative selection process.Moreover,a hybrid MCDM approach that employs ANP and technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS)method to rank the optimal facility layout alternatives.Finally,an application of a new aeronautic component assembly workshop facility layout selection is conducted.To further illustrate the advantage of the proposed approach,the difference between ANP-TOPSIS and AHP-TOPSIS methods are compared and discussed.Results have demonstrated the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.展开更多
The application of data envelopment analysis (DEA) as a multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) technique has been gaining more and more attention in recent research. In the practice of applying DEA approach, the...The application of data envelopment analysis (DEA) as a multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) technique has been gaining more and more attention in recent research. In the practice of applying DEA approach, the appearance of uncertainties on input and output data of decision making unit (DMU) might make the nominal solution infeasible and lead to the efficiency scores meaningless from practical view. This paper analyzes the impact of data uncertainty on the evaluation results of DEA, and proposes several robust DEA models based on the adaptation of recently developed robust optimization approaches, which would be immune against input and output data uncertainties. The robust DEA models developed are based on input-oriented and outputoriented CCR model, respectively, when the uncertainties appear in output data and input data separately. Furthermore, the robust DEA models could deal with random symmetric uncertainty and unknown-but-bounded uncertainty, in both of which the distributions of the random data entries are permitted to be unknown. The robust DEA models are implemented in a numerical example and the efficiency scores and rankings of these models are compared. The results indicate that the robust DEA approach could be a more reliable method for efficiency evaluation and ranking in MCDM problems.展开更多
The existing concepts of picture fuzzy sets(PFS),spherical fuzzy sets(SFSs),T-spherical fuzzy sets(T-SFSs)and neutrosophic sets(NSs)have numerous applications in decision-making problems,but they have various strict l...The existing concepts of picture fuzzy sets(PFS),spherical fuzzy sets(SFSs),T-spherical fuzzy sets(T-SFSs)and neutrosophic sets(NSs)have numerous applications in decision-making problems,but they have various strict limitations for their satisfaction,dissatisfaction,abstain or refusal grades.To relax these strict constraints,we introduce the concept of spherical linearDiophantine fuzzy sets(SLDFSs)with the inclusion of reference or control parameters.A SLDFSwith parameterizations process is very helpful formodeling uncertainties in themulti-criteria decisionmaking(MCDM)process.SLDFSs can classify a physical systemwith the help of reference parameters.We discuss various real-life applications of SLDFSs towards digital image processing,network systems,vote casting,electrical engineering,medication,and selection of optimal choice.We show some drawbacks of operations of picture fuzzy sets and their corresponding aggregation operators.Some new operations on picture fuzzy sets are also introduced.Some fundamental operations on SLDFSs and different types of score functions of spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy numbers(SLDFNs)are proposed.New aggregation operators named spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy weighted geometric aggregation(SLDFWGA)and spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy weighted average aggregation(SLDFWAA)operators are developed for a robust MCDM approach.An application of the proposed methodology with SLDF information is illustrated.The comparison analysis of the final ranking is also given to demonstrate the validity,feasibility,and efficiency of the proposed MCDM approach.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to prepare a cropland suitability map of Mongolia based on comprehensive landscape principles, including topography, soil properties, vegetation, climate and socio-economic factors. The p...The purpose of this study was to prepare a cropland suitability map of Mongolia based on comprehensive landscape principles, including topography, soil properties, vegetation, climate and socio-economic factors. The primary goal was to create a more accurate map to estimate vegetation criteria (above ground biomass AGB), soil organic matter, soil texture, and the hydrothermal coefficient using Landsat 8 satellite imagery. The analysis used Landsat 8 imagery from the 2016 summer season with a resolution of 30 meters, time series MODIS vegetation products (MOD13, MOD15, MOD17) averaged over 16 days from June to August 2000-2016, an SRTM DEM with a resolution of 30 meters, and a field survey of measured biomass and soil data. In total, 6 main factors were classified and quality evaluation criteria were developed for 17 criteria, each with 5 levels. In this research the spatial MCDM (multi-criteria decision-making) method and AHP based GIS were applied. This was developed for each criteria layer’s value by multiplying parameters for each factor obtained from the pair comparison matrix by the weight addition, and by the suitable evaluation of several criteria factors affecting cropland. General accuracy was 88%, while PLS and RF regressions were 82.3% and 92.8%, respectively.展开更多
Evaluation of commercial banks(CBs)performance has been a signicant issue in the nancial world and deemed as a multi-criteria decision making(MCDM)model.Numerous research assesses CB performance according to different...Evaluation of commercial banks(CBs)performance has been a signicant issue in the nancial world and deemed as a multi-criteria decision making(MCDM)model.Numerous research assesses CB performance according to different metrics and standers.As a result of uncertainty in decision-making problems and large economic variations in Egypt,this research proposes a plithogenic based model to evaluate Egyptian commercial banks’performance based on a set of criteria.The proposed model evaluates the top ten Egyptian commercial banks based on three main metrics including nancial,customer satisfaction,and qualitative evaluation,and 19 subcriteria.The proportional importance of the selected criteria is evaluated by the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP).Furthermore,the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS),Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompro-misno Resenje(VIKOR),and COmplex PRoportional ASsessment(COPRAS)are adopted to rank the top ten Egyptian banks based on their performance,comparatively.The main role of this research is to apply the proposed integrated MCDM framework under the plithogenic environment to measure the performance of the CBs under uncertainty.All results show that CIB has the best performance while Faisal Islamic Bank and Bank Audi have the least performance among the top 10 CBs in Egypt.展开更多
Healthcare supply chains are under pressure to drive down costs because of digital business,shifting customer needs and new competition.Medical waste generated from medical facilities includes medical activities and d...Healthcare supply chains are under pressure to drive down costs because of digital business,shifting customer needs and new competition.Medical waste generated from medical facilities includes medical activities and daily-life activities of patients and their family members.According to statistics of the Department of Health EnvironmentalManagement,Vietnam currently has more than 13,500 medical facilities,including hospitals from central to provincial and district levels and private hospitals and medical facilities.Preventive medicine generates about 590 tons of medical waste/day and is estimated to be about 800 tons/day.Medical waste includes ordinary medical waste and hazardous medical waste;in which ordinary medical waste accounts for about 80%–90%,only about 10%–20%is hazardous medical waste including infectious waste and non-infectious hazardous waste.This is an environmental and occupational health issue that needs attention in developing countries like Vietnam.Handling large amounts of medical waste to ensure environmental and personal hygiene,doing so inefficiently creates potential hazards to the environment and increases operating costs.However,hospitals lack objective criteria and methods to evaluate and select the most optimal infectious medical waste,relying instead on their own subjective assessment and prior experience.Therefore,the author proposed a fuzzy multicriteria decision making(MCDM)model including Fuzzy Analytic hierarchy process(FAHP)and the Weighted Aggregated Sum-Product Assessment(WASPAS)for infectious medical waste contractors’selection in this research.The proposed Fuzzy MCDM method is in-tended to provide a more efficient,accurate method in the selection of infectious medical waste contractors than subjective assessment methods,thus reduce potential risks to hospitals.The results of this study can be applied to evaluate and select contractors in other industries.展开更多
Fertilizer industry in Vietnam and globally have entered the saturation phase.With the growth rate slowing down,this poses challenges for the development impetus of the fertilizer industry in the next period.In fact,o...Fertilizer industry in Vietnam and globally have entered the saturation phase.With the growth rate slowing down,this poses challenges for the development impetus of the fertilizer industry in the next period.In fact,over the past few decades,Vietnam’s crop industry has abused excessive investment in chemical fertilizers,with organic fertilizers are rarely used or not at all,limiting crop productivity,increasing pests and diseases.To develop sustainable agriculture,Vietnam’s crop industry must limit the use of chemical fertilizers,increase the use of environmentally friendly organic and natural mineral fertilizers to produce clean agricultural products which is safe.Therefore,it is necessary to consider and choose the right supplier to ensure the goal of sustainable development.Spherical Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process(SF-AHP),and the combinative distance-based assessment(CODAS)are new Multicriteria Decision Making(MCDM)method which can be used to solve supplier selection problem.This paper uses an effective solution based on a combined the concept of triple bottom line(TBL),SF-AHP and CODAS approach to help agriculture companies that need to select the best fertilizer supplier.This research can support supply chain managers to achieve supply chain systems that reduce not only sourcing costs,but also develop sustainable agriculture.展开更多
The East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) is located on the eastern periphery of the city of Kolkata and extends up to theBidyadhari-Matla River confluence. It is a Ramsar Site and acts as an absorber basin for a large number o...The East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) is located on the eastern periphery of the city of Kolkata and extends up to theBidyadhari-Matla River confluence. It is a Ramsar Site and acts as an absorber basin for a large number of con-taminants drained from Kolkata. Agricultural lands, sewage-fed fisheries, garbage dumping fields, horticulture,and built-up areas are included in this protected area, that covers approximately 125 km2. It reveals that climatechange reduces the variety of wetland ecosystem services and increases socio-economic vulnerability and eco-nomic stress. The human encroachment, reclamation of land for agriculture, aquaculture, and urban expansion inand around Kolkata has recently adversely threatened the EKW. The remotely sensed data, socio-economic data,and responses of inhabitants have been used to analyse the EKW’s risk and vulnerability. We employed geospatialanalysis by using the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method using nine risk factors. An in-depth analysisof the EKW using geospatial techniques and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) helped to understandthe EKW transformations through vulnerability and risk analysis. The results show that the transformation of thewetland to aquaculture, eutrophication and pollution, road proximity, waste dumping, population density, andgrowth are the main factors for the deteriorating health, quality, and environment of the EKW. It also reveals thatquantitative and qualitative evaluations of ecosystem services, wetland degradation, transformation, and cause-effect rapport should be periodically assessed using scientific methods like FAHP, RS, GIS to formulate resilient,integrated plans and strategy for the sustainable management of the EKW.展开更多
I<span style="font-family:Verdana;">n Ghana, freight transport is growing continuously every year due to its location and business processes. However, road transport carries 86% of frei</span><...I<span style="font-family:Verdana;">n Ghana, freight transport is growing continuously every year due to its location and business processes. However, road transport carries 86% of frei</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ght despite its numerous negative impacts. Hence, the government has invested in rail transport, with 70% of its capacity is for freight transport in her busy freight transport corridor (eastern transport regions of Ghana). Thus, awareness of criteria considered when deciding on freight transport becomes vital. Hence, this study aims to improve the understanding of the fa</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ctors of freight transport mode selection in Ghana from the decision-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">making process by identifying criteria that affect their decisions on mode transportation. The combination of Fuzzy AHP and Topsis is used to find the weights and suggest suitable alternatives for the decision-makers in the Eastern transport regions of Ghana. The result of this study shows that the criteria to consider when selecting freight transport mode in the regions are prioritized in other of Transport cost (0.6544), transport Time factors (0.2562), reliability, and flexibility (0.0605), and security, Risk of damage and lose factors (0.0287). Additionally, the suitable mode(s) of transportation in the stated corridor is owned truck carrier transport compared to the railroad, road-barge, and Contracted Carrier, thus, in descending order. The results provide organizations to prioritize these factors when deciding to select freight transport mode. At the same time, the government must remove some inputs that result in high transport cost</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, enforce</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">policies, and invest in the appropriate mode.</span>展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51575274)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China (No.JCKY2016605B006)the Key Research and Development Project of Jiangxi Province in China (No.20161ACE50004)
文摘Facility layout selection is a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) problem,since it has a strategic impact on the efficiency of manufacturing system.In view of the interdependency among selection criteria,analytic network process (ANP) is proposed to analyze the structure of the facility layout selection problem and determine the weights for each criterion.A network structure is constructed that shows all elements and clusters and their interactions.Limit priorities are also calculated which help decision maker evaluate the relative importance among criterion in the alternative selection process.Moreover,a hybrid MCDM approach that employs ANP and technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS)method to rank the optimal facility layout alternatives.Finally,an application of a new aeronautic component assembly workshop facility layout selection is conducted.To further illustrate the advantage of the proposed approach,the difference between ANP-TOPSIS and AHP-TOPSIS methods are compared and discussed.Results have demonstrated the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.
文摘The application of data envelopment analysis (DEA) as a multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) technique has been gaining more and more attention in recent research. In the practice of applying DEA approach, the appearance of uncertainties on input and output data of decision making unit (DMU) might make the nominal solution infeasible and lead to the efficiency scores meaningless from practical view. This paper analyzes the impact of data uncertainty on the evaluation results of DEA, and proposes several robust DEA models based on the adaptation of recently developed robust optimization approaches, which would be immune against input and output data uncertainties. The robust DEA models developed are based on input-oriented and outputoriented CCR model, respectively, when the uncertainties appear in output data and input data separately. Furthermore, the robust DEA models could deal with random symmetric uncertainty and unknown-but-bounded uncertainty, in both of which the distributions of the random data entries are permitted to be unknown. The robust DEA models are implemented in a numerical example and the efficiency scores and rankings of these models are compared. The results indicate that the robust DEA approach could be a more reliable method for efficiency evaluation and ranking in MCDM problems.
文摘The existing concepts of picture fuzzy sets(PFS),spherical fuzzy sets(SFSs),T-spherical fuzzy sets(T-SFSs)and neutrosophic sets(NSs)have numerous applications in decision-making problems,but they have various strict limitations for their satisfaction,dissatisfaction,abstain or refusal grades.To relax these strict constraints,we introduce the concept of spherical linearDiophantine fuzzy sets(SLDFSs)with the inclusion of reference or control parameters.A SLDFSwith parameterizations process is very helpful formodeling uncertainties in themulti-criteria decisionmaking(MCDM)process.SLDFSs can classify a physical systemwith the help of reference parameters.We discuss various real-life applications of SLDFSs towards digital image processing,network systems,vote casting,electrical engineering,medication,and selection of optimal choice.We show some drawbacks of operations of picture fuzzy sets and their corresponding aggregation operators.Some new operations on picture fuzzy sets are also introduced.Some fundamental operations on SLDFSs and different types of score functions of spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy numbers(SLDFNs)are proposed.New aggregation operators named spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy weighted geometric aggregation(SLDFWGA)and spherical linear Diophantine fuzzy weighted average aggregation(SLDFWAA)operators are developed for a robust MCDM approach.An application of the proposed methodology with SLDF information is illustrated.The comparison analysis of the final ranking is also given to demonstrate the validity,feasibility,and efficiency of the proposed MCDM approach.
文摘The purpose of this study was to prepare a cropland suitability map of Mongolia based on comprehensive landscape principles, including topography, soil properties, vegetation, climate and socio-economic factors. The primary goal was to create a more accurate map to estimate vegetation criteria (above ground biomass AGB), soil organic matter, soil texture, and the hydrothermal coefficient using Landsat 8 satellite imagery. The analysis used Landsat 8 imagery from the 2016 summer season with a resolution of 30 meters, time series MODIS vegetation products (MOD13, MOD15, MOD17) averaged over 16 days from June to August 2000-2016, an SRTM DEM with a resolution of 30 meters, and a field survey of measured biomass and soil data. In total, 6 main factors were classified and quality evaluation criteria were developed for 17 criteria, each with 5 levels. In this research the spatial MCDM (multi-criteria decision-making) method and AHP based GIS were applied. This was developed for each criteria layer’s value by multiplying parameters for each factor obtained from the pair comparison matrix by the weight addition, and by the suitable evaluation of several criteria factors affecting cropland. General accuracy was 88%, while PLS and RF regressions were 82.3% and 92.8%, respectively.
基金supported by Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology(KIAT)grant funded by the Korea Government(MOTIE)(P0012724,The Competency Development Program for Industry Specialist)the Soonchunhyang University Research Fund。
文摘Evaluation of commercial banks(CBs)performance has been a signicant issue in the nancial world and deemed as a multi-criteria decision making(MCDM)model.Numerous research assesses CB performance according to different metrics and standers.As a result of uncertainty in decision-making problems and large economic variations in Egypt,this research proposes a plithogenic based model to evaluate Egyptian commercial banks’performance based on a set of criteria.The proposed model evaluates the top ten Egyptian commercial banks based on three main metrics including nancial,customer satisfaction,and qualitative evaluation,and 19 subcriteria.The proportional importance of the selected criteria is evaluated by the Analytic Hierarchy Process(AHP).Furthermore,the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS),Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompro-misno Resenje(VIKOR),and COmplex PRoportional ASsessment(COPRAS)are adopted to rank the top ten Egyptian banks based on their performance,comparatively.The main role of this research is to apply the proposed integrated MCDM framework under the plithogenic environment to measure the performance of the CBs under uncertainty.All results show that CIB has the best performance while Faisal Islamic Bank and Bank Audi have the least performance among the top 10 CBs in Egypt.
文摘Healthcare supply chains are under pressure to drive down costs because of digital business,shifting customer needs and new competition.Medical waste generated from medical facilities includes medical activities and daily-life activities of patients and their family members.According to statistics of the Department of Health EnvironmentalManagement,Vietnam currently has more than 13,500 medical facilities,including hospitals from central to provincial and district levels and private hospitals and medical facilities.Preventive medicine generates about 590 tons of medical waste/day and is estimated to be about 800 tons/day.Medical waste includes ordinary medical waste and hazardous medical waste;in which ordinary medical waste accounts for about 80%–90%,only about 10%–20%is hazardous medical waste including infectious waste and non-infectious hazardous waste.This is an environmental and occupational health issue that needs attention in developing countries like Vietnam.Handling large amounts of medical waste to ensure environmental and personal hygiene,doing so inefficiently creates potential hazards to the environment and increases operating costs.However,hospitals lack objective criteria and methods to evaluate and select the most optimal infectious medical waste,relying instead on their own subjective assessment and prior experience.Therefore,the author proposed a fuzzy multicriteria decision making(MCDM)model including Fuzzy Analytic hierarchy process(FAHP)and the Weighted Aggregated Sum-Product Assessment(WASPAS)for infectious medical waste contractors’selection in this research.The proposed Fuzzy MCDM method is in-tended to provide a more efficient,accurate method in the selection of infectious medical waste contractors than subjective assessment methods,thus reduce potential risks to hospitals.The results of this study can be applied to evaluate and select contractors in other industries.
文摘Fertilizer industry in Vietnam and globally have entered the saturation phase.With the growth rate slowing down,this poses challenges for the development impetus of the fertilizer industry in the next period.In fact,over the past few decades,Vietnam’s crop industry has abused excessive investment in chemical fertilizers,with organic fertilizers are rarely used or not at all,limiting crop productivity,increasing pests and diseases.To develop sustainable agriculture,Vietnam’s crop industry must limit the use of chemical fertilizers,increase the use of environmentally friendly organic and natural mineral fertilizers to produce clean agricultural products which is safe.Therefore,it is necessary to consider and choose the right supplier to ensure the goal of sustainable development.Spherical Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process(SF-AHP),and the combinative distance-based assessment(CODAS)are new Multicriteria Decision Making(MCDM)method which can be used to solve supplier selection problem.This paper uses an effective solution based on a combined the concept of triple bottom line(TBL),SF-AHP and CODAS approach to help agriculture companies that need to select the best fertilizer supplier.This research can support supply chain managers to achieve supply chain systems that reduce not only sourcing costs,but also develop sustainable agriculture.
基金The authors would like to thank the Netaji Subhas Open Uni-versity,Kolkata,for providing the supportive research funding(No.AC/140/2021-22).
文摘The East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) is located on the eastern periphery of the city of Kolkata and extends up to theBidyadhari-Matla River confluence. It is a Ramsar Site and acts as an absorber basin for a large number of con-taminants drained from Kolkata. Agricultural lands, sewage-fed fisheries, garbage dumping fields, horticulture,and built-up areas are included in this protected area, that covers approximately 125 km2. It reveals that climatechange reduces the variety of wetland ecosystem services and increases socio-economic vulnerability and eco-nomic stress. The human encroachment, reclamation of land for agriculture, aquaculture, and urban expansion inand around Kolkata has recently adversely threatened the EKW. The remotely sensed data, socio-economic data,and responses of inhabitants have been used to analyse the EKW’s risk and vulnerability. We employed geospatialanalysis by using the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) method using nine risk factors. An in-depth analysisof the EKW using geospatial techniques and the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) helped to understandthe EKW transformations through vulnerability and risk analysis. The results show that the transformation of thewetland to aquaculture, eutrophication and pollution, road proximity, waste dumping, population density, andgrowth are the main factors for the deteriorating health, quality, and environment of the EKW. It also reveals thatquantitative and qualitative evaluations of ecosystem services, wetland degradation, transformation, and cause-effect rapport should be periodically assessed using scientific methods like FAHP, RS, GIS to formulate resilient,integrated plans and strategy for the sustainable management of the EKW.
文摘I<span style="font-family:Verdana;">n Ghana, freight transport is growing continuously every year due to its location and business processes. However, road transport carries 86% of frei</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ght despite its numerous negative impacts. Hence, the government has invested in rail transport, with 70% of its capacity is for freight transport in her busy freight transport corridor (eastern transport regions of Ghana). Thus, awareness of criteria considered when deciding on freight transport becomes vital. Hence, this study aims to improve the understanding of the fa</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ctors of freight transport mode selection in Ghana from the decision-</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">making process by identifying criteria that affect their decisions on mode transportation. The combination of Fuzzy AHP and Topsis is used to find the weights and suggest suitable alternatives for the decision-makers in the Eastern transport regions of Ghana. The result of this study shows that the criteria to consider when selecting freight transport mode in the regions are prioritized in other of Transport cost (0.6544), transport Time factors (0.2562), reliability, and flexibility (0.0605), and security, Risk of damage and lose factors (0.0287). Additionally, the suitable mode(s) of transportation in the stated corridor is owned truck carrier transport compared to the railroad, road-barge, and Contracted Carrier, thus, in descending order. The results provide organizations to prioritize these factors when deciding to select freight transport mode. At the same time, the government must remove some inputs that result in high transport cost</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">, enforce</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">policies, and invest in the appropriate mode.</span>