scholarly journals Comparing outcomes profiles of public programmes with ELECTRE assistance instead of observing evolution of a synthetic impact index: illustration of the benefits of a multicriteria evaluation approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice Baslé ◽  
Maud Huaulme
Keyword(s):  
Multicriteria Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Impact Index

Integrasi Sistem Maklumat Geografi Dan Kaedah Penilaian Pelbagai Kriteria Dalam Pemilihan Tapak Perumahan Kos Rendah: Kajian Kes Di Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narimah Samat ◽  
Swee Li Ong
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Geographic Information System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Multicriteria Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Low Cost Housing ◽  
Housing Site

Pembandaran yang pesat kesan langsung daripada perkembangan sektor perindustrian dan pembinaan di Malaysia telah meningkatkan permintaan terhadap tempat kediaman. Namun permintaan tersebut sering dihadkan oleh kekurangan sumber semula jadi terutamanya tanah. Kekurangan tanah yang boleh dimajukan untuk perumahan terutamanya perumahan kos rendah telah membentuk satu cabaran kepada jururancang dan pembuat dasar di negara ini. Namun pada masa kini, kajian yang terperinci tentang penentuan kesesuaian tapak perumahan masih kurang dijalankan di negara ini. Artikel ini memapar potensi aplikasi perintegrasian GIS (Geographic Information Systems) dan MCE (Multicriteria Evaluation) dalam pemilihan tapak perumahan kos rendah di Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Analisis ini dijalankan melalui pemilihan lapan faktor dan satu halangan dengan mengambil kira pandangan pakar dan kecenderungan seseorang dalam proses membuat keputusan. Analisis ini berpontensi digunakan untuk menyelesaikan masalah pemilihan tapak perumahan kos rendah yang melibatkan pelbagai faktor ruangan dan halangan. Kata kunci: Perumahan kos rendah; sistem maklumat geografi; kaedah penilaian pelbagai kriteria Rapid urbanization resulted from the growth in the industrial and construction sectors in Malaysia has increased the demand towards residential place. These demands, however, are constantly limited due to the scarcity of natural resources especially in land. The shortage in potentially developed land for urban development especially for low–cost housing has become a challenge to planners and policy makers in this country. Nevertheless, in–depth rescarches on the suitability of site for residential development are still less being conducted in this country today. This article demonstrates the potential of integrating GIS (Geographic Information System) and MCE (Multicriteria Evaluation) in selecting suitable sites for low–cost housing in the Seberang Perai Utara, Penang State, Malaysia. This analysis was carried out based on eight factors and one constraint while taking into consideration the evaluation by experts and individuals in decision making process. This analysis has the potential to be used in solving low–cost housing site selection problem involving spatial factors and its constraints. Key words: Low–cost housing; geographic information system; multicriteria evaluation approach

GIS-Based Multicriteria Evaluation Approach for Corridor Siting

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassène Aissi ◽  
Salem Chakhar ◽  
Vincent Mousseau
Keyword(s):  
Multicriteria Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approach

A multicriteria evaluation approach to set forest restoration priorities based on water ecosystem services

2021 ◽  
Vol 285 ◽  
pp. 112049
Author(s):  
Roberta Averna Valente ◽  
Kaline de Mello ◽  
Jéssica Fernandez Metedieri ◽  
Carla Américo
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Forest Restoration ◽  
Multicriteria Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Water Ecosystem

The Measurement of Performance in Probabilistic Diagnosis IV. Utility Considerations in Therapeutics and Prognostics

1981 ◽  
Vol 20 (02) ◽  
pp. 80-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. F. Habbema ◽  
J. Hilden
Keyword(s):  
Decision Theory ◽  
Figure Of Merit ◽  
Acute Abdominal Pain ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Expected Loss ◽  
Patient Benefit ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Average Loss ◽  
Actual Decision ◽  
Probabilistic Diagnosis

It is argued that it is preferable to evaluate probabilistic diagnosis systems in terms of utility (patient benefit) or loss (negative benefit). We have adopted the provisional strategy of scoring performance as if the system were the actual decision-maker (not just an aid to him) and argue that a rational figure of merit is given by the average loss which patients would incur by having the system decide on treatment, the treatment being selected according to the minimum expected loss principle of decision theory.A similar approach is taken to the problem of evaluating probabilistic prognoses, but the fundamental differences between treatment selection skill and prognostic skill and their implications for the assessment of such skills are stressed. The necessary elements of decision theory are explained by means of simple examples mainly taken from the acute abdomen, and the proposed evaluation tools are applied to Acute Abdominal Pain data analysed in our previous papers by other (not decision-theoretic) means. The main difficulty of the decision theory approach, viz. that of obtaining good medical utility values upon which the analysis can be based, receives due attention, and the evaluation approach is extended to cover more realistic situations in which utility or loss values vary from patient to patient.

Mixed-Methods Evaluation as Scaffold to the Development of a Mobile Health Application to Support the Prescription of Wheelchairs and Postural Support Devices (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Klein ◽  
Roseli de Deus Lopes ◽  
Rodrigo Suigh
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
The Third ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Mixed Methods Evaluation ◽  
Usability Tests ◽  
Third Phase ◽  
Postural Support ◽  
Support Devices

BACKGROUND EasySeating is a mobile health (mHealth) app that supports the prescription of wheelchair and postural support devices (WPSD). It can be used by occupational therapists (OT) and physiotherapists (PT) who prescribe WPSD. The app offers a standardization of the prescription procedure, showing images, metrics and details that guide the prescriber to decide on the best equipment. It was developed with an iterative mixed-methods evaluation approach. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the processes involved in the prescription of WPSD and to propose, develop and evaluate a mHealth to support OT and PT prescribers. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the processes involved in the prescription of WPSD and to propose, develop and evaluate a mHealth to support OT and PT prescribers. METHODS This study was divided into three phases and was carried out as an iterative process composed of user consulting/testing (using a mixed-methods evaluation approach), system (re)design and software development. The first phase consisted of the collection of qualitative and quantitative data to map and understand the users requirements and of the development of the first prototype (v1) of the app. This data collection was performed through semi-structured interviews with 14 OT and PT prescribers, 5 specialized technicians and 5 WPSD users. The second phase aimed at improving the overall functionality of the app and consisted in the development, test and evaluation of the prototypes v1, v2, v3 and v4. A total of 59 prescribers tested and evaluated these prototypes by means of open interviews, semi-structured questionnaires and focus groups. The third phase focused in the usability aspects of the app. It consisted in the development and test of the prototype v5. Eight technology specialists assessed its usability through heuristics evaluation. RESULTS Data collected in phase one indicated there is a lack of standardization on the prescription of postural support devices (PSD). A divergent nomenclature for the PSDs was also found and classified in eight categories. These information guided the development of the first prototype of the EasySeating app. Phase two results pointed that the prescribers value the insertion of the app into their clinical practice, as it accelerates and increases the quality of the evaluation process and improves the organization of the prescription information. Significant suggestions for the improvement of the app were given during the users tests, including the use of images to represent the PSDs. The usability tests from the third phase revealed two strong issues that must be solved: the need of greater feedback and failures in the persistence of the input data. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that there is a lack of systematization of the WPSD prescription process. The evaluation of the developed EasySeating app demonstrated that there is a potential to standardize, integrate and organize the WPSD prescription information, supporting and facilitating the decision making process of the prescribers. CLINICALTRIAL This study was approved by the Research Ethics Board of the Universidade de São Paulo (registered protocol n°53929516.6.0000.0065) URL - http://plataformabrasil.saude.gov.br/login.jsf

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