scholarly journals A Novel Multicriteria Decision Making Model for Sustainable Stormwater Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9508
Author(s):  
Khaled Alkhaledi ◽  
Allison Arnold ◽  
Kenneth Means ◽  
In-Ju Kim ◽  
Salaheddine Bendak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
The United States ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Sustainable Technologies ◽  
The North ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
Decision Making Model

Precipitation not absorbed by the soil or local vegetation and remain on the surface leading to stormwater can cause soil erosion, flooding, property damage, and overflow to wastewater treatment facilities. This paper introduces a novel multicriteria decision-making model to choose among various sustainable solutions that can help in managing stormwater. This model is intended to help decision-makers in handling stormwater through proper utilization of precipitation while ensuring public safety and adhering to runoff regulations. The model also aims to present sustainable technologies that can help in reducing harmful stormwater overflows. As a way of constructing and validating the model, precipitation and other relevant data from the North-Eastern region of the United States were used. The model can be altered though to suit other regions in the world. The model was further validated by seeking the opinion of a group of experts on its constructs. Statistical analysis identified high item-to-total correlations for model constructs and a model Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.84 leading to conclude that the model is valid. Yet, green solutions presented in this study and the developed model should be considered as a first step in determining sustainable stormwater solutions and further research in this area is needed.

scholarly journals A Multicriteria Decision Making Approach Based on Fuzzy Theory and Credibility Mechanism for Logistics Center Location Selection

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bowen Wang ◽  
Haitao Xiong ◽  
Chengrui Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Fuzzy Theory ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Logistics Center ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Center Location ◽  
Decision Making Model

As a hot topic in supply chain management, fuzzy method has been widely used in logistics center location selection to improve the reliability and suitability of the logistics center location selection with respect to the impacts of both qualitative and quantitative factors. However, it does not consider the consistency and the historical assessments accuracy of experts in predecisions. So this paper proposes a multicriteria decision making model based on credibility of decision makers by introducing priority of consistency and historical assessments accuracy mechanism into fuzzy multicriteria decision making approach. In this way, only decision makers who pass the credibility check are qualified to perform the further assessment. Finally, a practical example is analyzed to illustrate how to use the model. The result shows that the fuzzy multicriteria decision making model based on credibility mechanism can improve the reliability and suitability of site selection for the logistics center.

scholarly journals Multicriteria Decision Making Model for the New Team Member Selection Based on Individual and Group-Related Factors

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-114
Author(s):  
Jakub Wojnar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Team Member ◽  
Team Building ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Member Selection ◽  
Decision Making Model

Multicriteria Decision Making Model for the New Team Member Selection Based on Individual and Group-Related FactorsThis paper presents a novel approach to the team building emphasizing group-related attributes of potential candidates instead of focusing on their individual characteristics during the recruitment process. The main assumption is that the teamwork capabilities are equally if not more important than individual skills or competences when selecting new team member. Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is used for analyzing teamwork capabilities and multicriteria decision making model will be developed as a final solution.

scholarly journals Multicriteria Decision Making Model with Z-Numbers Based on FUCOM and MABAC model

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darko Božanić ◽  
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Duško Tešić ◽  
Aleksandar Milić ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Decision Making Model

Decision Making Model Based on the Z-Information

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 625-630
Author(s):  
O. M. Poleshchuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Decision Models ◽  
Probabilistic Assessment ◽  
Multicriteria Decision ◽  
Numerical Example ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Decision Making Model ◽  
The Ideal

A model of multicriteria decision making is developed taking into account the reliability of the data obtained. To formalize the information containing the data and assess their reliability, Z-numbers are used, the definition of which was given by Lotfie Zadeh in 2011. Most of the well-known decision models based on Z-numbers are limited by the assumption of a probabilistic assessment of the reliability of the data, which significantly narrows the scope of these models. This article partially removes the restrictive requirements when working with Z-numbers. For components of Z-numbers, aggregate indicators are calculated using a-cuts, based on which the similarity indicator between Z-numbers is determined. Choosing the best alternative is based on the minimum indicator of similarity with the ideal alternative. A numerical example is presented that shows the operation of the model and its effectiveness under conditions of multi-criteria selection.

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