scholarly journals A Qualitative-Quantitative Evaluation Model for Systematical Improving the Creativity of Students’ Design Scheme

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Xiong ◽  
Cheng-Lein Teng ◽  
Yu-Qi Li ◽  
Yuan-Zone Lee ◽  
Bo-Wei Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Evaluation ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Network Process

For teaching architectural design, if creativity in students’ practice assignments can be effectively evaluated, it will help make certain the ranking of the performance of different design schemes and provide a critical decision basis for the continuous improvement of each scheme. Based on the review of related literature, this study integrates the grounded theory (GT) from the social sciences’ domain and the method of multiple attribute decision making (MADM) from operations research by analyzing their advantages and congruence to create a qualitative–quantitative evaluation model such as the GT-DANP-mV (GT, DEMATEL-based analytic network process [ANP] with modified VIKOR) model. Then, the characteristics and advantages of this evaluation model were examined by applying it to empirical research. Overall, this evaluation model fully utilized the advantages of the analytical techniques of GT and the MADM method to solve the corresponding problems at different stages of the evaluation study, which realizes their complementary advantages. More crucial is that, whether in the related evaluation study or practice assignments, the application of the GT-DANP-mV model could facilitate the formulation of continuous improvement strategies for architectural design schemes based on performance evaluation results under conditions of limited resources.

scholarly journals Emergency Capacity of Small Towns to Endure Sudden Environmental Pollution Accidents: Construction and Application of an Evaluation Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5511
Author(s):  
Delu Wang ◽  
Yadong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Pollution ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Recovery Capacity ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Response And Recovery

Sudden environmental pollution accidents (SEPAs) in small towns are characterized by high uncertainty, complex evolution, and fast spread speed, and they cause serious harm to a wide geographic range. Thus, SEPAs greatly challenge the emergency management systems of enterprises and governments. Therefore, improving the emergency capacity of small towns (ECST) to withstand SEPAs deserves more attention. In this study, the evolution mechanism of SEPAs is systematically analyzed, revealing the interactions among various situational elements in the SEPA occurrence process. Then, an evaluation index system of the ECST response to SEPAs is constructed based on four dimensions: monitoring and early warning capacity, preparedness and mitigation capacity, response, and recovery capacity. The system includes 68 indicators and covers the key stages of the SEPA life cycle. Finally, an evaluation model of the ECST to SEPAs is proposed based on the analytic network process method, and the small town of Jiangyin City is selected as a case study for empirical evaluation. The proposed evaluation model considers the interactions and interdependent feedback between indexes, effectively improving the accuracy and scientific nature of the evaluation results. Thus, this model provides a solid decision-making reference for governments and a quantitative theoretical basis for the formulation of measures targeted at SEPAs.

scholarly journals Research on the Evaluation Model of Urban Tourism Management Efficiency with Uncertain Linguistic Information

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song-Mao Wang ◽  
Liang-Yan Fang ◽  
Feng Deng
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Weighted Averaging ◽  
Linguistic Information ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Multiple Attribute

We investigate the multiple attribute decision making problems for evaluating the urban tourism management efficiency with uncertain linguistic information. We utilize the uncertain linguistic weighted averaging (ULWA) operator to aggregate the uncertain linguistic information corresponding to each alternative and get the overall value of the alternatives and, then rank the alternatives and select the most desirable one(s). Finally, a numerical example for evaluating the urban tourism management efficiency with uncertain linguistic information is used to illustrate the proposed model.

An analytic network process model for hospital facilities management performance evaluation

Facilities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph H.K. Lai ◽  
Huiying (Cynthia) Hou ◽  
David J. Edwards ◽  
P.L. Yuen
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Network Process

Purpose This study aims to establish a rigorous model that can pragmatically evaluate the facilities management (FM) performance of hospitals. Design/methodology/approach Among the applicable performance indicators that were identified from extant literature, a focus group study shortlisted ten key performance indicators (KPIs) in four categories (safety, physical, financial and environmental) and verified their practicality. Using the analytic network process (ANP) method to process the focus group’s responses yielded importance weightings for the KPIs and developed the intended evaluation model. This model was then validated by a case study. Findings From the empirical data collected, two types of FM performance data and two scenarios of KPI scores were identified. To process these data and scores, a robust calculation method was devised and then proved useful in obtaining an overall score for holistic hospital FM performance. The case study confirmed the appropriateness and validity of the model developed. Research limitations/implications Through illustrating how the ANP method could be applied to develop an FM performance evaluation model, the study contributes knowledge to the multi-criteria decision-making domain. Despite the geographical limitation of the model established (i.e. centered around a group of hospitals investigated in Hong Kong), the study can serve as a reference for developing performance evaluation models for other buildings or infrastructures globally. Practical implications The model constitutes a practical tool for evaluating the FM performance of hospitals. Using this model on a regular basis will enable performance benchmarking and hence, continuous improvement of FM services. Originality/value The ANP model established is the first of its kind tailored for evaluation of hospital FM performance.

scholarly journals Sustainable Supplier Evaluation and Selection of Fresh Agricultural Products Based on IFAHP-TODIM Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Yupei Du ◽  
Di Zhang ◽  
Yue Zou
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Agricultural Product ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Selection Of

In recent years, increasing pollution of the ecological environment, excessive use of pesticides, and lack of effective management of agricultural product supply chains have made the problem of having a green and safe supply of fresh food increasingly prominent. The sustainability of the fresh agricultural products supply has become an inevitable focus in the development of agricultural enterprises. There are some problems in the supply chain of fresh agricultural products, such as scattered production sites and difficult logistics transportation, which makes it difficult for enterprises to choose reliable suppliers. Supplier selection is a key component of sustainable supply chain management, and the criteria for evaluating the quality of sustainable suppliers are often affected by economic, social, and environmental factors. Therefore, from the perspective of sustainability, based on triple bottom line theory and comprehensively considering the three aspects of society, environment, and economy, this paper proposes a novel evaluation index system for the selection of sustainable suppliers of fresh agricultural products. This paper innovatively integrates the intuition fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and TODIM (an acronym in Portuguese of interactive and multiple attribute decision-making), and these are applied to select sustainable suppliers. Finally, the integration method is applied to the example, and a sensitivity analysis is carried out to verify the validity of the evaluation model.

An Analytical Model for Evaluating Wind Turbine Types

2014 ◽  
Vol 543-547 ◽  
pp. 333-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy H.I. Lee ◽  
Meng Chan Hung ◽  
W.L. Pearn ◽  
He Yau Kang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Term Energy

With worldwide developments stressing the security, economy, human well-beings and environmental costs of relying heavily on fossil and nuclear energy, the demand of safe renewable energy resources is expanding consistently and tremendously in recent years. With its safe and environmental characteristics, wind energy production has become one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources in the world. While new wind power capacity is being added in more places in various countries, the installation of wind turbines is an important process for long-term energy generation. In this study, an evaluation model, which incorporates multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) methods, including decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) and fuzzy analytic network process (FANP), is developed to establish interactive relationships between criteria. Fuzzy Yager ranking method is used for deffuzification. The final ranking of the alternatives is obtained, and this can provide decision-makers for references.

scholarly journals Explorations of Charm Factors and Development of Fishing in Southern Taiwan Based on Miryoku Engineering and the Analytic Network Process

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 737
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Shuo-Fang Liu ◽  
Kun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Fishing Industry ◽  
Development Direction ◽  
The World ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Southern Taiwan ◽  
Process Method

Fishing is a popular leisure activity all over the world. However, due to the differences in local customs and cultures, fishing shows regional differences. This study aims to explore the charm of fishing in Southern Taiwan. In this study, the Miryoku engineering method was used to analyze and determine the charm characteristics of fishing in Southern Taiwan and draw the EGM evaluation structure chart. Thereafter, with the analytic network process method, the evaluation model was established in order to calculate the weight and ranking of each charm item. Then the weights of the 35 items in the summit, middle and bottom levels were obtained. The analysis results showed that fishing in Southern Taiwan was similar to that in other parts of the world, but the charm factors of fishing in Southern Taiwan had its relaxation and leisure characteristics. According to the analysis results of the charm factors of fishing, we discussed the future development direction of fishing industry based on the charm characteristics of fishing in Southern Taiwan.

Applying Group Decision Making and Multiple Attribute Decision Making Methods in Business Processes

2014 ◽  
Vol 693 ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Kateřina Kashi ◽  
Jiří Franek
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Multiple Attribute

The aim of this applied research is to focus on real-life application of multiple attribute decision making (MADM) methods and their adaptation in a way which can be acceptable for business practice. The study will apply the group decision making methods on a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a type of performance measurement and strategic decision making. The study is mainly concerned with multiple criteria decomposition method of analytic network process (ANP) method, WINGS technique and entropy. This group of methods had been already applied in several business domains. However, majority of the implementation was only presented as an example how it could work in practice, but they were not investigated from the perspective of how much information they could provide to the management. In this paper, proposed methods will be used to determine which criteria are most important for the company within the Balanced Scorecard and results of all methods will be compared. The aim of this study is, by utilizing group MADM approach, to discover the areas of the BSC which must be improved so that a total performance increases.

Application of Interval Multiple Attribute Decision-Making Method to Standard Instrument Departure Procedure Design' Scheme

2013 ◽  
Vol 409-410 ◽  
pp. 1248-1252
Author(s):  
Chen Ken
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Evaluation Index System ◽  
Air Traffic Flow Management ◽  
Standard Instrument ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Traffic Flow Management ◽  
Selection Of

The optimal selection of the standard instrument departure procedure design (SIDPD) scheme is directly related to flight safety, air traffic flow management, and efficient use of airspace of aerodrome. In practice, the selection of the SIDPDs scheme is usually based on experts knowledge and experience in order to determine the optimal solution, which has the subjectivity and arbitrariness defects. In this paper, we comprehensively study the influence factors of standard instrument departure procedure design (SIDPD) scheme and establish an optimal evaluation index system. In addition, through applying relative membership degree rule, we build an evaluation model for optimization of SIDPD based on the evaluation of each index in the form of interval number. At the end of this paper, we show the effectiveness and feasibility of this model through an example.

scholarly journals A structured framework for sustainable supplier selection using a combined BWM-CoCoSo model

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarfaraz Hashemkhani Zolfani ◽  
Prasenjit Chatterjee ◽  
Morteza Yazdani
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Sustainable Supply Chain ◽  
Economic Significance ◽  
Industrial Organizations ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Sustainable Supplier Selection ◽  
Network Process

Purpose – sustainability in industrial organizations is becoming one of the predominant concepts in the context of modern industrialization due to global warming, economic significance, and social awareness. These have prompted a huge concern toward sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) to be adopted and promoted as an innovative business model. Supplier evaluation and selection play a significant role in SSCM for taking appropriate procurement decisions. Research methodology – a hybrid MADM model based on Best Worst Method (BWM) and Combined Comprise Solution (CoCoSo) method. Findings – a case study in the steel industry is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. The results show the potentiality of the proposed model in resolving complex sustainability issues in the SCM environment. Research limitations – other weighting techniques like the analytic network process (ANP) and decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) approaches can also be combined and performances can be compared. Practical implications – the proposed model can be used by the organizations to select the most appropriate suppliers who contribute to the movement of the SC towards sustainability. Originality/Value – a multi-criteria evaluation model has been proposed for solving a sustainable supplier selection problem while considering economic, environmental and social criteria simultaneously by integrating BWM-COCOSO methods

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