The Use of Gravity Model in Spatial Planning

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krystyna Kurowska ◽  
Hubert Kryszk ◽  
Ewa Kietlinska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Environment ◽  
Technological Progress ◽  
Current State ◽  
Gis Tools ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Study Support ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
Support Decision Making ◽  
Selection Of

The GIS tools facilitate organised and formal creation of models presenting both the current state of and the forecasted changes in physical environment (ones that will occur if specific conditions are satisfied). Formulated in 1962, D. L. Huff’s algorithm is gaining in popularity nowadays; it helps determine the probability of a particular venue being chosen from amongst several competitive ones. Initially, it was used to define the optimal location of new points of sale; but with the technological progress of the GIS and with an increased demand for studies on distribution of venues or service points, its scope of use in urban planning is becoming more and more extensive. The results of the study support decision-making processes and are invaluable help in selection of optimal locations. This article presents how Huff’s algorithm and Lakshmanan-Hansen’s channel pass-through model can be used in physical planning of cities with the focus on new trade centres. The research was based on the case study of Warsaw – the biggest city in Poland. The analysis conducted showed not only what market share particular centres had, but it also demonstrated what changes could be expected upon appearance of new trade centres.

Human Factors in Automated Analysis for Enterprise Models

2020 ◽  
pp. 186-204
Author(s):  
Hector Florez
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Automated Analysis ◽  
Modeling Language ◽  
Modeling Tools ◽  
Current State ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Enterprise Models ◽  
Specific Calculations ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Support Decision Making

Enterprise models are created for communicating and documenting the current state of the enterprise. However, these models can also be used for supporting analysis processes and are fundamental assets in project management. But, analysis is a process made by humans, and due to enterprise models that are complex and have a large amount of elements, analysis is usually a tough process. Then modeling tools might provide support for analysis. It is possible to offer this support through the use of automated analysis methods, which are algorithms for providing specific calculations based on the elements included in the model. The results of said automated analysis methods support decision-making processes. It is also possible to execute a sequence of analysis methods by the configuration of analysis chains. This chapter presents a proposal and strategy for analyzing enterprise models by the execution of automated analysis methods and automated analysis chains. This strategy is presented using enterprise models that conform to ArchiMate as modeling language.

scholarly journals PARAMETRIC PARADIGMA: EXCEPTIONAL COFFERED CEILING ARCHITECTURE VS HBIM

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Rosignoli ◽  
Barbara Scala ◽  
Daniele Treccani ◽  
Andrea Adami ◽  
Laura Taffurelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Conservation Management ◽  
Operational Strategies ◽  
Transcription Process ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Historical Heritage ◽  
Support Decision Making

The scientific community is confirming the advantages of using BIM in the processes of conservation, management, and intervention over architectural historical heritage. However, many difficulties remain in the transcription process of elements of the built environment, especially when the objective of the model is to support decision-making processes in restoration  operations. Even for apparently simple elements the procedures are not trivial; the need to define the most adequate operational strategies remains. In the context of this study, a possible approach concerning the documentation of a coffered ceiling has been proposed, a case study which takes into consideration the need to discretize information (to make it effective, transmissible, and understandable) and the potential offered by the combined use of further software automatization.

scholarly journals A Semantic Information Model for Capturing and Communicating Design Decisions

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin A. Rockwell ◽  
Ian R. Grosse ◽  
Sundar Krishnamurty ◽  
Jack C. Wileden
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Design ◽  
Semantic Information ◽  
Information Model ◽  
Design Rationale ◽  
Seamless Integration ◽  
Design Decisions ◽  
Current State ◽  
Modular Domain ◽  
Support Decision Making

A semantic information model to improve reuse and communication of engineering design knowledge is presented in this paper. We consider design to be a process involving a sequence of decisions informed by the current state of information. As such, the information model developed is structured to reflect the conceptualizations of engineering design decisions with a particular emphasis on semantically capturing design rationale. Through the approach presented, knowledge reuse is achieved by communicating design rationale. A case study is presented to illustrate two key features of the approach: (1) seamless integration of separate modular domain ontologies and instance knowledge related to engineering design that are needed to support decision making and (2) the explicit documentation of design rationale through design decisions.

scholarly journals Dashboard Meta-Model for Knowledge Management in Technological Ecosystem: A Case Study in Healthcare

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vázquez-Ingelmo ◽  
García-Holgado ◽  
García-Peñalvo ◽  
Therón
Keyword(s):  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Specific Data ◽  
Meta Model ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Care Costs ◽  
Concrete Model ◽  
Support Decision Making

Informal caregivers play an important role in healthcare systems in many countries. They have a high impact on reducing care costs related to dependent persons because their support prevents institutionalization. A technological ecosystem has been defined to support informal caregivers using psychoeducation techniques. This ecosystem should include a dashboard to support decision-making processes related to the wellbeing of patients and caregivers. A dashboard meta-model was used to obtain a concrete model for the presented context. This meta-model allows defining dashboards adapted to the users’ needs and specific data domains.

scholarly journals STUDY TOWARDS THE TIME-BASED MCDA RANKING ANALYSIS – A SUPPLIER SELECTION CASE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 381
Author(s):  
Bartłomiej Kizielewicz ◽  
Jakub Więckowski ◽  
Andrii Shekhovtsov ◽  
Jarosław Wątróbski ◽  
Radosław Depczyński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Similarity Coefficient ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
The Given ◽  
Ranking Analysis ◽  
Selection Of

Decision-making processes increasingly use models based on various methods to ensure professional analysis and evaluation of the considered alternatives. However, the abundance of these methods makes it difficult to choose the proper method to solve a given problem. Also, it is worth noting whether different results can be obtained using different methods within a single decision problem. In this paper, we used three selected Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods called COMET, TOPSIS, and SPOTIS in order to examine how the obtained rankings vary. The selection of material suppliers was taken into consideration. The equal weights, entropy and standard deviation methods were used to determine the weights for criteria. Final preferences values were then compared with the WS similarity coefficient and weighted Spearman correlation coefficient to check the similarity of the received rankings. It was noticed that in the given problem, all of the methods provide highly correlated results, and the obtained positional rankings are not significantly different. However, practical conclusions indicate the need to look for improved solutions in the correct and accurate assessment of suppliers in a given period.

scholarly journals Efficiency of Methods for Determining the Relevance of Criteria in Sustainable Transport Problems: A Comparative Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 7915 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrii Shekhovtsov ◽  
Volodymyr Kozlov ◽  
Viktor Nosov ◽  
Wojciech Sałabun
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Sustainable Transport ◽  
Similarity Coefficients ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Study Case ◽  
Transport Problems ◽  
Support Decision Making

Problems related to sustainable urban transport have gained in importance with the rapid growth of urban agglomerations. There is, therefore, a need to support decision-making processes in this area, a trend that is visible in the literature. Many methods have already been presented as a useful decision-making tool in this field. However, it is still a significant challenge to properly determine the relevance of the criteria because it is one of the most critical points of many presented techniques to solve decision problems. In this work, we propose two new approaches to determining the relevance of particular decision criteria effectively in sustainable transport problems. For this purpose, we examine a study case for the evaluation of electric bikes evaluated against eight criteria, which have been taken from earlier work. We calculate the relevance of each criterion using four different approaches and then evaluate their effectiveness using a reference ranking and popular multi-criteria decision analysis methods. The results are compared with each other by using similarity coefficients. Finally, we summarize the results obtained and set out further methods of development.

scholarly journals UNCERTAINTY MODELLING OF CITIZEN-CENTERED GROUP DECISION MAKING USING FUZZY-VIKOR CASE STUDY: SITE SELECTION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES

2019 ◽  
Vol XLII-4/W18 ◽  
pp. 809-814
Author(s):  
Z. Neisani Samani ◽  
A. A. Alesheikh
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Fuzzy Vikor ◽  
Case Study Site ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Comparison Of The Results ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract. The participation of citizens in decision-making processes is one of the main concerns in urban planning. People’s contributions increase the usability and efficiency of urban facilities. Hospitals and healthcare services are among the most important public facilities that citizens require. This paper aims to improve an approach that could locate the hospitals according to the citizens’ preferences. Decision-making process in this situation should consider the uncertainties exist in any steps of decisions-making. In this regard, this paper applied Fuzzy-VIKOR method that is appropriate to model such kind of uncertainty. The proposed method was accomplished in Districts 6 of Tehran province. The achieved results were compared with each other in two different scenario (using expert knowledge and citizens’ satisfaction). The comparison of the results showed that the more suitable distribution and density of proposed sites for hospitals must be observed if the citizens’ perspectives were considered. Also, the proposed sites with experts follow urban planning principals rather than the second case.

scholarly journals The Current State and Future Directions of Organic No-Till Farming with Cover Crops in Canada, with Case Study Support

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Beach ◽  
Ken Laing ◽  
Morris Walle ◽  
Ralph Martin
Keyword(s):  
Cover Crops ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Current State ◽  
No Till ◽  
Study Support

scholarly journals A Cultural and Environmental Assessment of a Landscape Archetype with Dispersed Settlements in Čadca Cadastral District, Slovakia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1200
Author(s):  
Ingrid Belčáková ◽  
Branislav Olah ◽  
Martina Slámová ◽  
Zuzana Pšenáková
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Local Identity ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Gis Tools ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Management Method ◽  
Definition Of

Special types of rural settlements in Slovakia, so-called dispersed settlements, are typical of several regions in the country. They are recognized as specific elements in a landscape and have a strong effect on local identity. They are a part of a historical landscape structure, constituting a unique natural and cultural heritage. For this reason, they deserve special attention in planning and management processes. Decision-making processes about the landscape that do not take into consideration that the inherent value of those structures could lead to their irreversible loss. This paper aims at the evaluation of specific landscape elements in the case study area and describes their effect in terms of the sociohistorical, environmental, and visual context and their influence on sustainability. Both cultural and environmental inventories were interpreted in relation to spatiotemporal land cover/use changes. The field inventory and geospatial analysis, using geographic information systems (GIS) tools, resulted in the categorization and evaluation of 63 dispersed settlement units in the study area of Čadca. We propose a management method, giving reasonable detail to proposed incentives, for each dispersed settlement unit category. The proposed methodology is intended to create a classification of the dispersed settlement units from the perspective of landscape archetypes. The cultural and environmental assessment of dispersed settlement units resulted in the definition of indicators signaling the presence of a particular archetype.

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