scholarly journals Modified VIKOR method as a component of decision support of information technology of the dual form of education

Author(s):  
Taras Lechachenko ◽  
Olena Karelina

The model for supporting the student decision in choosing the subjects of specialty educational program based on VIKOR multi-criteria optimization method is developed in this paper. The developed model is the component of the dual education information system (when the student is trained in the company and educational institution at the same time on the basis of the contract). This component is a decision support tool for a student training by a dual education, taking into account the expert opinion of stakeholders in the learning process. The criteria of dual education stakeholders for ranking alternatives (subjects of the specialty program): student, educational institution, company are outlined. VIKOR method is modified by the selection of subsystems criteria in order to derive an integrated assessment of experts from different subsystems. The algorithm for integrating ratings of ranking subsystems is developed, taking into account the strategy of maximum group usefulness of VIKOR method. The weighting coefficients of subsystems and their criteria are determined by T. Saati method of hierarchies analysis. In order to take into account the uncertainty associated with the lack of information, intuitionistic fuzzy sets are used to assign assessments of the alternatives ranking by subsystem experts. The proposed modification of VIKOR method makes it possible to rank the alternatives with the involvement of different specialists with their own criteria system. This approach increases the accuracy of the obtained results, as the criteria are further divided into holders subsystems of the ranking problem. This approach enables to carry out deeper and broader analysis of ranking problem aspects. Numerical example of the developed model which confirms the acceptability of its application in practice in the dual educational process application is illustrated in this paper.

Author(s):  
Christos Katrakazas ◽  
Natalia Sobrino ◽  
Ilias Trochidis ◽  
Jose Manuel Vassallo ◽  
Stratos Arampatzis ◽  
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2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S.E. Walters ◽  
D. Savic ◽  
R.J. Hocking

The water industry over the years has primarily focussed on upgrading and investing in clean water provision. However, as research into the science and management of clean water services has progressed rapidly, wastewater provision and services has been slower. Focus, though, is now shifting within Industry and Research into wastewater services. The water regulator, Ofwat, for England and Wales demands the Sewerage Undertakers demonstrate efficient management of wastewater systems in order to obtain funding for Capital Investment projects. South West Water, a Water Service Provider and Sewerage Undertaker located in the South West of England, identified a need gap in their asset management strategies for wastewater catchments. This paper will introduce the production of a Decision Support Tool, DST, to help SWW proactively manage their Wastewater Catchments, examining Sewage Treatment Works, Pumping Stations and Networks. The paper will discuss some concepts within the DST, its production, testing and a brief case study. The DST provides a framework for prioritising catchments to optimise investment choices and actions. The Tool ranks catchments utilising Compromise Programming, CP, as well as AHP Pair-wise comparisons for preference weights. The DST incorporates Asset models, a Whole life Costing Module, as well as a Decay and Intervention Module.


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