scholarly journals Part-time student selection problem with a novel hybrid approach based on DEMATEL-modified ANP and MULTIMOORA methods

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derya Deliktaş ◽  
◽  
Büşra Günhan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Subjective Assessment ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Materials Engineering ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The University ◽  
Selection Of

This study proposes a hybrid approach for the selection of students employed part-time at the various departments of a university. There are both qualitative and quantitative criteria for the selection of students. Thus, to handle the subjective assessment in the decision-making process, this study considers developing DEMATEL-modified ANP and MULTIMOORA. An empirical case study applied at Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department in Turkey is exhibited to test the effectiveness of the proposed decision-making method, which provides a fair selection considering three main and seven sub-criteria. These criteria are determined in accordance with the previous experience of the commission members and the principles which are listed in the Administration Guideline of the university. One among five candidates is selected by a novel hybrid approach. The obtained results and all scenarios in sensitivity analysis based on the changing of the decision makers’ weights and the changing of the dimension weights indicate that the S3 student remains the most preferred alternative, and the S4 student mostly is the most suitable alternative, respectively.

scholarly journals The Role of the Preparatory Year in the Selection of Engineering Specialization: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Omar S Asfour
Keyword(s):  
Academic Staff ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
First Year ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Preparatory Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Selection Of

At many universities, students who get enrolled at faculties of engineering are required to study a preparatory year before they begin their specialized academic programs. This year includes several general engineering and basic science modules. It is claimed that this year gives students the required time and knowledge to decide on which engineering department they would select. This study aims to investigate this issue from students’ and academics’ points of view. Islamic University of Gaza (IUG) has been taken as a case study. The study carried out a survey that includes a questionnaire directed to the students and a structured interview directed to the academic staff. Results showed that the majority of students do not think they need an entire academic year to get a clear perception for the different engineering specialities. They think it would be better if they get specialized directly upon their entry to the university. This is also the recommendation of the academic staff. Despite the benefits claimed for the preparatory year, greater ones could be achieved if students are given the chance to get specialized earlier. This includes giving engineering departments more flexibility in the selection of the first year modules

International market selection: an application of hybrid multi-criteria decision-making technique in the textile sector

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Gabriel Vanegas-López ◽  
Jose Jaime Baena-Rojas ◽  
Diego Alejandro López-Cadavid ◽  
Manoj Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
International Market ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Export Market ◽  
New Markets ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Textile Sector ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose The selection of an international market (IMS) is a prime factor in the success and growth of a company. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to consolidate and apply a systematic methodology that contributes toward the evaluation of international markets and promotes entry into the export market of Antioquia’s textile companies. Design/methodology/approach Through a systematic literature review, the criteria and sub-criteria involved in the IMS process are identified and a total of 5 general criteria and 23 sub-criteria are selected. A hybrid approach is used to address the gap. In total, a multiple case study of 11 companies from different range of export values are selected. Data analysis is conducted using two multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) models, namely, the analytic hierarchy process for weighting the factors and the technique for order of preference by similarity to the ideal solution for the country selection ranking. Findings The results demonstrate the applicability of the hybrid MCDM technique to improve IMS decision-making in the textile sector and other sectors. It is found that Canada, Belgium and the UK are the best destinations for textile exports with a selection score of 0.7716, 0.7488 and 0.7337, respectively. The sub-criteria belonging to the dimensions of trade barriers, economic factors and costs are the main factors affecting the export of a textile-clothing product. Research limitations/implications The possibility of achieving a generalized result through this case study is not possible, but the methodological application carried out is a novel for the selection of markets in the Colombian case and within the literature available in the domain. Practical implications From the managerial point of view, firms associated with trade have a broader vision when looking for new markets. Emerging entrepreneurs can equip themselves to enter the international market. Practitioners and policymakers can also use this methodology, which will allow them to evaluate new markets to outline promotional strategies for positioning products abroad. Social implications To facilitate the selection of international markets for enterprises. Originality/value The contribution of the study is twofold. First, the combination of techniques will allow wider support for the selection of markets and act as a decision support system. On the other hand, this is the first time that such a methodology is used for IMS in the exporting sector not only in Colombia but also in Latin America. Finally, the detailed methodological process described in the study allows both academicians and decision-makers to replicate the study in other contexts and scenarios.

scholarly journals Multi-Criteria Analysis for the Selection of the Optimal Mining Design Solution—A Case Study on Quarry “Tambura”

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 3200
Author(s):  
Branimir Farkaš ◽  
Ana Hrastov
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Mine Design ◽  
Promethee Ii ◽  
Mining Design ◽  
Quarry Mine ◽  
Selection Of

Mining design is usually evaluated with different multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods when it comes to large open pit or underground ore mines, but it is not used on quarry sites. Since Croatia is mostly mining stone, the implementation of such methods in decision making of the quarry mine design is imperative but left out. In this paper, the PROMETHEE II and AHP decision-making methods are implemented on the quarry site to find out the best final quarry design contour. By implementing the MCDM methods, the best quarry model was chosen based on 22 different criteria parameters out of three final quarry designs. The chosen model is not only financially sound but also has the least environmental impact.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Penentuan Tunjangan Kinerja dan Rekomendasi Pegawai Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Aldi Jakaria ◽  
Ade Andri Hendriadi ◽  
Nina Sulistiyowati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Multiple Attribute Decision Making ◽  
Development Life Cycle ◽  
Multiple Attribute ◽  
Waterfall Model ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University

Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang does not yet have a system and criteria for assessing the performance of non-P3K employees. Currently the staffing office at the University of Singaperbangsa Karawang does not yet have a way to determine how an employee is entitled to a Performance Allowance. Based on these facts, a website-based employee performance allowance information system will be created with a case study of the staff of the singaperbangsa karawang university. The system to be built includes the definition of criteria, data processing to become the best employee recommendation / promotion and determination of Employee Performance Allowances. The methodology used is software engineering and uses the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method with the waterfall model because it is in accordance with the research that will be carried out with a relatively short stage of system usage. The calculation process is done by using the method of fuzzy multiple attribute decision making with weighted product because this method determines the weight value for each attribute, then proceed with a ranking process that will select the best alternative from a number of alternatives. The system created can provide information about the amount of employee performance benefits and recommendations for promotion for employees. After evaluating the user, this system gets a response that is easy to understand and easy to understand on each menu on the system. Looking at the benefits of this system is useful when it will provide performance allowances to employees and at the time will determine the employees who are reconditioned for promotions. The design of employee recommendation decision support systems using fuzzy multiple attribute decision making is done by completing the weighted product to produce alternatives after verification with the existing data getting 60% accuracy.

Information literacy assessment by portfolio: a case study

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie Sonley ◽  
Denise Turner ◽  
Sue Myer ◽  
Yvonne Cotton
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Literacy Assessment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Small Cohort ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Selection Of

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report the results of a case study evaluating the revision of the assessment methods of an information literacy module. The revised assessment method took the form of a portfolio.Design/methodology/approachDuring 2004, all six credit modules at the University of Teesside had to be reviewed and restructured into ten credit modules. Following Biggs' principles of constructive alignment, the tutors looked at the existing module aims and learning outcomes. A review of the literature and previous experience informed the selection of the new assessment method by portfolio. An evaluation of the assessment method was undertaken after the module had run.FindingsThe paper finds that the assessment method had real strengths especially in terms of validity. It was also economical and efficient. Students knew what they were expected to do and where they needed to put in effort.Research limitations/implicationsThe assessment by a portfolio method has been carried out once with a relatively small cohort of students, so the findings can only be regarded as interim.Practical implicationsThe tutors believe that they have created a very useful module with an aligned assessment method which would be of benefit to a much greater number of studentsOriginality/valueThere is a shortage of publications that report the results of the use of portfolios for the assessment of information literacy.

The Single Most Consequential Thing We Do in Universities

2013 ◽  
pp. 304-329
Author(s):  
Grant Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Academic Careers ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Constructive Alignment ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Manchester ◽  
Giving Feedback

Assessing students (including giving feedback and making decisions based on assessments) is arguably the single most important thing done in universities in terms of tangible impacts on people’s lives, but assessment is hard to do. Academics are seldom trained in assessment, and for many it is the most worrying aspect of the job. The University of Manchester operates a New Academics Programme for its probationary lecturers, running over three years and encompassing research, teaching, and administrative aspects of academic careers, culminating in a reflective portfolio. This case study describes the introduction of an assessment component into this programme, including its motivation, content, implementation, and evolution, and its reception by the new academics. The assessment component of the New Academics Programme is now delivered in two sessions at different times of the year. The first covers the importance of assessment and gives guidance for designing good assessments and giving feedback. The second session goes more deeply into constructive alignment and learning outcomes, leading on to decision making in exam boards, and ending with a focus on cultivating academic judgement.

Suggested Model for Business Intelligence in Higher Education

Data Mining ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 550-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaidoun Alzoabi ◽  
Faek Diko ◽  
Saiid Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
University Management ◽  
Suggested Model ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Data Mining Approach ◽  
Input Processing ◽  
The University

BI is playing a major role in achieving competitive advantage in almost every sector of the market, and the higher education sector is no exception. Universities, in general, maintain huge databases comprising data of students, human resources, researches, facilities, and others. Data in these databases may contain decisive information for decision making. In this chapter we will describe a data mining approach as one of the business intelligence methodologies for possible use in higher education. The importance of the model arises from the reality that it starts from a system approach to university management, looking at the university as input, processing, output, and feedback, and then applies different business intelligence tools and methods to every part of the system in order to enhance the business decision making process. The chapter also shows an application of the suggested model on a real case study at the Arab International University.

The Use of Applets in an Engineering Chemistry Course

2010 ◽  
pp. 108-118
Author(s):  
B.M. Trigo ◽  
G.S. Olguin ◽  
P.H.L.S. Matai
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Software Applications ◽  
Engineering Department ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The University

This chapter deals with the use of Applets, which are examples of software applications, combined with a specific methodology of teaching, based on Paulo Freire’s education concepts. According to his methods, co-creation between its participants is fundamental for the effectiveness of learning process. In that way, to promote a cooperative learning, the Applet should have interactive features. The Chemistry course of Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, in which students take in the first semester of the first year of the engineering course, was the case study. First, a research with the teachers of the Chemical Engineering Department was carried out, to identify the main problems and difficulties teachers and students face. Then, a topic was selected to be explored with the Applet, which was developed and applied to a small group of students. To identify the success of this experiment a questionnaire was created and the results are presented in this chapter. Some conclusions were drawn and the interactive features of the Applet received a positive feedback.

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