scholarly journals Implementación de un método para alcanzar un paisaje resiliente mediante la ubicación apropiada de edificaciones rurales

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Su Jeong ◽  
Lorenzo García Moruno ◽  
David González Gómez ◽  
Steve Carver
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
European Union ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Location Planning ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Rural Buildings ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
Eu Directives ◽  
Suitable Location

<p>Suitable location planning of rural buildings is a complex process to be in harmony with landscapes. This paper presents a multi-criteria spatial decision analysis approach using GIS techniques. The research aim is to evaluate the study area suitability to sustainably site tourism rural commercial buildings with landscapes. The criteria weights were decided by the authors with relevant literatures, regional polices and European Union (EU) directives and experts’ discussion. The results reveal the most suitable areas for siting them, not to find a single suitable solution. They explain the weighting flexibility strengths of the application in the decision making process.</p>

scholarly journals Decision theory with multiple criteria: an aplication of ELECTRE IV and TODIM to SEBRAE/RJ

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 577-590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luís Alberto Duncan Rangel ◽  
Luiz Flávio Autran Monteiro Gomes ◽  
Rogério Amadel Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Prospect Theory ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
The Other ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
French School ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
Janeiro State

This paper presents an application of two methods of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), ELECTRE IV and TODIM, in order to tackle the problem of ranking projects with important economic and social consequences in the Rio de Janeiro State. These projects are ranked under the presence of quantitative and qualitative criteria. ELECTRE IV is a method of the French School of MCDA whose use does not rely on knowledge of criteria weights. TODIM, on the other hand, is a method that is based on the paradigm of Prospect Theory and that has elements of both the French and the American School of MCDA. Although ranks obtained by both methods were different, the same project was ranked as the best alternative according in both. The practical experience described in this paper has suggested that the use of MCDA methods in the ranking of project can significantly clarify the decision making process.

scholarly journals A New Grey Approach for Using SWARA and PIPRECIA Methods in a Group Decision-Making Environment

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (13) ◽  
pp. 1554
Author(s):  
Dragiša Stanujkić ◽  
Darjan Karabašević ◽  
Gabrijela Popović ◽  
Predrag S. Stanimirović ◽  
Muzafer Saračević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision Making ◽  
Group Decision ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Grey System Theory ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Grey System ◽  
Criteria Weights

The environment in which the decision-making process takes place is often characterized by uncertainty and vagueness and, because of that, sometimes it is very hard to express the criteria weights with crisp numbers. Therefore, the application of the Grey System Theory, i.e., grey numbers, in this case, is very convenient when it comes to determination of the criteria weights with partially known information. Besides, the criteria weights have a significant role in the multiple criteria decision-making process. Many ordinary multiple criteria decision-making methods are adapted for using grey numbers, and this is the case in this article as well. A new grey extension of the certain multiple criteria decision-making methods for the determination of the criteria weights is proposed. Therefore, the article aims to propose a new extension of the Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and PIvot Pairwise Relative Criteria Importance Assessment (PIPRECIA) methods adapted for group decision-making. In the proposed approach, attitudes of decision-makers are transformed into grey group attitudes, which allows taking advantage of the benefit that grey numbers provide over crisp numbers. The main advantage of the proposed approach in relation to the use of crisp numbers is the ability to conduct different analyses, i.e., considering different scenarios, such as pessimistic, optimistic, and so on. By varying the value of the whitening coefficient, different weights of the criteria can be obtained, and it should be emphasized that this approach gives the same weights as in the case of crisp numbers when the whitening coefficient has a value of 0.5. In addition, in this approach, the grey number was formed based on the median value of collected responses because it better maintains the deviation from the normal distribution of the collected responses. The application of the proposed approach was considered through two numerical illustrations, based on which appropriate conclusions were drawn.

scholarly journals State-of-the-Art Prescriptive Criteria Weight Elicitation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Riabacke ◽  
Mats Danielson ◽  
Love Ekenberg
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Decision Theory ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Analytical Methods ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Method Of Assessment ◽  
Descriptive Theories

Comparatively few of the vast amounts of decision analytical methods suggested have been widely spread in actual practice. Some approaches have nevertheless been more successful in this respect than others. Quantitative decision making has moved from the study of decision theory founded on a single criterion towards decision support for more realistic decision-making situations with multiple, often conflicting, criteria. Furthermore, the identified gap between normative and descriptive theories seems to suggest a shift to more prescriptive approaches. However, when decision analysis applications are used to aid prescriptive decision-making processes, additional demands are put on these applications to adapt to the users and the context. In particular, the issue of weight elicitation is crucial. There are several techniques for deriving criteria weights from preference statements. This is a cognitively demanding task, subject to different biases, and the elicited values can be heavily dependent on the method of assessment. There have been a number of methods suggested for assessing criteria weights, but these methods have properties which impact their applicability in practice. This paper provides a survey of state-of-the-art weight elicitation methods in a prescriptive setting.

The Decision-Making Process

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Panos Koutrakos
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
European Union ◽  
External Action ◽  
Foreign Affairs ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
The European Union

A main feature of the European Union’s constitutional arrangements, as laid down in the Treaty on the European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), is the organization of the rules governing external policies around the theme of integration. This is illustrated in different ways. First, the external policies of the Union are all part of what the Treaties describe as the Union’s ‘external action’. Terms such as ‘external policies’ or ‘actions’ are avoided. Instead, the choice of the reference to ‘external action’ signifies the design of the EU’s foreign affairs as a coherent whole.

Facilitating Lifestyle Choice and Change

2014 ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Judith Aufenthie
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Lifestyle Choice ◽  
Complex Process

Creating optimal well being is a multifaceted, complex process. It involves many biological, psychological, physical, behavioral, emotional as well as neurobiological factors which all interact and effect the choices we make and changes that we are able to implement. Research has begun to connect with the decision making process to better understand how our decisions and choices are made. This research coupled with research and evidence based models provides integrative nurses and patients with validated tools to optimize change and wellness.

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Panke
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
European Union ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Economic ◽  
Eu Policies ◽  
Eu Directives ◽  
Council Of Ministers ◽  
Committee Of The Regions

In the European Union (EU), there are two consultative committees, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions (CoR). Both, the EESC and the CoR are involved in EU decision-making but lack formal competencies to influence European secondary law directly. Instead of having votes or veto rights concerning EU directives or regulations, the two consultative committees provide recommendations to the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers. In addition to providing advice to the two EU legislative chambers, the two consultative committees can also approach the European Commission and give input into the drafting of EU policies at the very early stage.

Perspectives of decision-making in requests for euthanasia: A qualitative research among patients, relatives and treating physicians in the Netherlands

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne K Dees ◽  
Myrra J Vernooij-Dassen ◽  
Wim J Dekkers ◽  
Glyn Elwyn ◽  
Kris C Vissers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Proactive Approach ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Complex Decision Making

Background: Euthanasia has been legally performed in the Netherlands since 2002. Respect for patient’s autonomy is the underpinning ethical principal. However, patients have no right to euthanasia, and physicians have no obligation to provide it. Although over 3000 cases are conducted per year in the Netherlands, there is little known about how decision-making occurs and no guidance to support this difficult aspect of clinical practice. Aim: To explore the decision-making process in cases where patients request euthanasia and understand the different themes relevant to optimise this decision-making process. Design: A qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with patients making explicit requests for euthanasia, most-involved relative(s) and treating physician. Participants/setting: Thirty-two cases, 31 relatives and 28 treating physicians. Settings were patients’ and relatives’ homes and physicians’ offices. Results: Five main themes emerged: (1) initiation of sharing views and values about euthanasia, (2) building relationships as part of the negotiation, (3) fulfilling legal requirements, (4) detailed work of preparing and performing euthanasia and (5) aftercare and closing. Conclusions: A patient’s request for euthanasia entails a complex process that demands emotional work by all participants. It is characterised by an intensive period of sharing information, relationship building and negotiation in order to reach agreement. We hypothesise that making decisions about euthanasia demands a proactive approach towards participants’ preferences and values regarding end of life, towards the needs of relatives, towards the burden placed on physicians and a careful attention to shared decision-making. Future research should address the communicational skills professionals require for such complex decision-making.

LEARNING DECISION FUNCTIONS IN THE FUZZY γ-MODELS

2000 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 459-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
JUNG-HSIEN CHIANG
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Analysis ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Information Aggregation ◽  
Aggregation Operator ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Hierarchical Network ◽  
Numerical Examples ◽  
Fuzzy Models ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction

In this approach, we investigate the fuzzy γ-models for decision analysis and making. This methodology utilizes fuzzy γ-model as an information aggregation operator. It provides several advantages due to the fact that the input to each model is the evidence supplied by the degree of satisfaction of sub-criteria and the output is the aggregated evidence. We also generalize fuzzy γ-models as a hierarchical network in this work. Thus, the decision making process is to aggregate and propagate the evidence information through such a hierarchical network. This trainable network is able to perceive and interpret complex decisions by using those fuzzy models. The simulation study examines the learning behaviors of the fuzzy γ-models using two numerical examples.

scholarly journals Influence beyond formal powers: The parliamentarisation of European Union security policy

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guri Rosén ◽  
Kolja Raube
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
European Union ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
European Parliament ◽  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Union Security ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Foreign And Security Policy ◽  
And Control

The European Union’s foreign and security policy is commonly described as an intergovernmental affair. Despite limited formal powers, several studies suggest that the European Parliament has increased its influence on the Union’s foreign and security policy. This article argues that, to gauge the significance of parliamentary participation, it is necessary to look beyond the notion of formal parliamentary rights and to take into account informal influence. The analysis shows how informal avenues of influence are crucial at certain stages of the decision-making process, and points to factors that constrain and enable parliamentary impact. Furthermore, it emphasises the important role that parliaments play in scrutinising security policy, which is a crucial component of democratic governance. In this particular field where there is little legislation, the establishment of solid procedures and practices for oversight and control can also be a significant indicator of parliamentary influence.

scholarly journals Multi-criteria decision-making for flood risk management: a survey of the current state of the art

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1019-1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Madruga de Brito ◽  
Mariele Evers
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Flood Risk ◽  
Flood Risk Management ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Criteria Weights ◽  
Simple Additive Weighting

Abstract. This paper provides a review of multi-criteria decision-making  (MCDM) applications to flood risk management, seeking to highlight trends and identify research gaps. A total of 128 peer-reviewed papers published from 1995 to June 2015 were systematically analysed. Results showed that the number of flood MCDM publications has exponentially grown during this period, with over 82 % of all papers published since 2009. A wide range of applications were identified, with most papers focusing on ranking alternatives for flood mitigation, followed by risk, hazard, and vulnerability assessment. The analytical hierarchy process (AHP) was the most popular method, followed by Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to an Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Although there is greater interest in MCDM, uncertainty analysis remains an issue and was seldom applied in flood-related studies. In addition, participation of multiple stakeholders has been generally fragmented, focusing on particular stages of the decision-making process, especially on the definition of criteria weights. Therefore, addressing the uncertainties around stakeholders' judgments and endorsing an active participation in all steps of the decision-making process should be explored in future applications. This could help to increase the quality of decisions and the implementation of chosen measures.

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