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Author-Name: Issam Banamar
Author-X-Name-First: Issam
Author-X-Name-Last: Banamar
Author-Name: Yves De Smet
Author-X-Name-First: Yves De
Author-X-Name-Last: Smet
Title: An extension of PROMETHEE II to temporal evaluations
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Conventional PROMETHEE methods have been designed to help decision makers to manage multicriteria problems without considering temporal evaluations. The aim of this paper is to introduce a temporal extension of PROMETHEE II. A new approach to set dynamic thresholds is introduced. The weighted arithmetic mean is used to aggregate net flow scores over time. In addition, an interactive query method is developed in order to determine decision maker's instances importance. Simulation results are used to show the effectiveness of this approach in terms of convergence and speed. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the model.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 298-325
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: multicriteria decision aid; temporal evaluations; outranking methods; PROMETHEE; GAIA.
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Author-Name: Hitoshi Yano
Author-X-Name-First: Hitoshi
Author-X-Name-Last: Yano
Author-Name: Ichiro Nishizaki
Author-X-Name-First: Ichiro
Author-X-Name-Last: Nishizaki
Author-Name: Rongrong Zhang
Author-X-Name-First: Rongrong
Author-X-Name-Last: Zhang
Title: Interactive decision making with fuzzy goals for simple recourse in multiobjective stochastic programming problems
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In this paper, we focus on multiobjective stochastic programming problems, and propose two interactive fuzzy decision-making methods to obtain a satisfactory solution of a decision maker. In the proposed methods, equality constraints with random variables are formulated on the basis of the two-stage programming method, in which two kinds of random variables, i.e., continuous ones and discrete ones, are considered, respectively. Under the assumption that the decision maker has fuzzy goals not only for the original objective functions but also for the expectations of shortages and excesses for the violation of the equality constraints, the M-α-Pareto optimality concept is introduced, and two interactive fuzzy decision-making methods are proposed to obtain a satisfactory solution from among an M-α-Pareto optimal solution set. The proposed method is applied to a farm planning problem in the Philippines, in which it is assumed that an amount supplied of water resource in dry season is represented as a continuous or discrete random variable.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 326-346
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: multiobjective programming; stochastic programming; fuzzy goals; simple recourse; satisfactory solution; interactive decision making; permissible levels.
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Author-Name: Mohamed Ali Elleuch
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed Ali
Author-X-Name-Last: Elleuch
Author-Name: Ahmed Frikha
Author-X-Name-First: Ahmed
Author-X-Name-Last: Frikha
Title: Combining the PROMETHEE method and mathematical programming for multi-objective facility location problem
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The decision making concerning where to locate new facilities is crucial in designing distribution networks. In the present study, the supply chain concept and the multi-objective facility location problem were studied. We integrated also multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and linear programming model (LPM) methods to support selection of best sites according many objectives. In addition, facility location decision involves both qualitative and quantitative criteria. In order to select the best location, it is often necessary to compromise possibly conflicting tangible and intangible factors. The major weaknesses of the different multi-objective programming models used to solve the problem are that they are basically mathematical and they ignore qualitative objectives, such as the environmental and socio-economic factors which are important in facility location selection. In this paper, we reported the obtained results when applying an integrated MCDA/LPM approach to solve the facility location problem (FLP) for an aluminium company in Tunisia. We combined three methods, preference-ranking organisation method for enrichment evaluation (PROMETHEE) and a linear programming model (LPM), using the stretching and shrinking graphs method (SSG method).
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 195-216
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: multi-criteria decision analysis; MCDA; preference-ranking organisation method for enrichment evaluation; PROMETHEE; linear programming model; LPM; SSG method; facility location problem; FLP.
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Author-Name: Zaher Drira
Author-X-Name-First: Zaher
Author-X-Name-Last: Drira
Author-Name: Mohamed Ayman Boujelben
Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed Ayman
Author-X-Name-Last: Boujelben
Author-Name: Habib Ayadi
Author-X-Name-First: Habib
Author-X-Name-Last: Ayadi
Title: A multicriteria analysis to assess the pollution in the southern coastal area of Sfax
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The coastal marine area of Sfax (Tunisia) is a well-known zone by its high productivity and fisheries. However, it is threatened by a variety of pollution sources contributing to a degradation of the water quality. In this paper, a study involving 20 stations and 23 physico-chemical and biogeochemical parameters is proposed. Due to the multicriteria nature of the problem, De Smet et al.'s method is used to assess the pollution level in this coastal area. The application of this approach leads to three groups of stations with different pollution levels. The results show that PO<SUP align="right"><SMALL>3−</SMALL></SUP><SUB align="right"><SMALL>4</SMALL></SUB>, BOD<SUB align="right"><SMALL>5</SMALL></SUB>, COD, MN<SUP align="right"><SMALL>2+</SMALL></SUP>, Cl<SUP align="right"><SMALL>−</SMALL></SUP> and SO<SUP align="right"><SMALL>2−</SMALL></SUP><SUB align="right"><SMALL>4</SMALL></SUB> are the main factors of the pollution. In addition, they indicate that the SIAPE discharges and the phosphogypsum wastes are the main source of PO<SUP align="right"><SMALL>3−</SMALL></SUP><SUB align="right"><SMALL>4</SMALL></SUB>, Cl<SUP align="right"><SMALL>−</SMALL></SUP> and SO<SUP align="right"><SMALL>2−</SMALL></SUP><SUB align="right"><SMALL>4</SMALL></SUB> which explain the high COD. Thus, an urgent action leading to control the loading of these industrial wastes into the sea is a necessity in order to reduce the pollution and to avoid its propagation.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 217-235
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: southern coast of Sfax; anthropogenic inputs; pollution assessment; multicriteria clustering; De Smet et al.'s method.
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Author-Name: María A. De Vicente y Oliva
Author-X-Name-First: María A. De Vicente y
Author-X-Name-Last: Oliva
Author-Name: Sarah Ben Amor
Author-X-Name-First: Sarah Ben
Author-X-Name-Last: Amor
Author-Name: Jaime Manera Bassa
Author-X-Name-First: Jaime Manera
Author-X-Name-Last: Bassa
Author-Name: Isabel Caballero López Fando
Author-X-Name-First: Isabel Caballero López
Author-X-Name-Last: Fando
Author-Name: Ángel Gómez Delgado
Author-X-Name-First: Ángel Gómez
Author-X-Name-Last: Delgado
Author-Name: Pablo De Miguel Bohoyo
Author-X-Name-First: Pablo De Miguel
Author-X-Name-Last: Bohoyo
Title: A decision aiding methodology to compare patient classification systems
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Spanish public hospitals funding depends on the classification of attended pathologies. These pathologies are grouped thanks to a patient classification system (PCS) into the so-called diagnostic related groups (DRGs). International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding systems generate various DRGs. Based on the ICD-9, the all patients diagnostic related groups (AP-DRGs) were used. In January 2016, Spain adopted ICD-10. One of the casualties from this transition was the AP-DRG PCS which did not accept information coded with ICD-10. A new system had to be adopted. In this paper we develop a methodology to assist decision-makers who are charged with evaluating and determining replacement PCS in the context of scarce resources and limited hospital funding. We ground our approach in a rigorous analytical framework is order to understand the pros and cons of candidate systems, from both clinical and managerial perspectives. We propose a multicriteria decision-aiding approach based on the outranking method, ELECTRE III to produce a ranking of the different options. The methodology is applied to a case study of a Spanish hospital where the change from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has already occurred.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 177-194
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: hospital management; patients classification system; PCS; multicriteria evaluation; ICD-9; ICD-10; AP-DRG; APR-DRG; IR-DRG; 3M; ELECTRE III.
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Author-Name: Alessandra Oppio
Author-X-Name-First: Alessandra
Author-X-Name-Last: Oppio
Author-Name: Marta Bottero
Author-X-Name-First: Marta
Author-X-Name-Last: Bottero
Title: A strategic management based on multicriteria decision analysis: an application for the Alpine regions
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Starting from the case of the Alpine huts located in the Sondrio Province of the Lombardy Region (Italy), the paper proposes an integrated evaluation framework for addressing the need of the Italian Alpine Club to efficiently allocate economic resources in the context of the huts' management. The evaluation has been based on the combination of spatial multicriteria analysis and PROMETHEE method with the aim of defining the most suitable mountain huts to be renovated and valorised. The spatial multicriteria analysis model has allowed to evaluate the huts' system at a territorial macro-scale, putting in evidence the areas with the highest potentialities and those suffering from major risks, while the PROMETHEE application has been targeted to the examination of the huts at a micro-scale, selecting the huts in need of requalification with reference to a set of environmental and functional criteria. The results of the two aforementioned approaches have been merged with the aim of providing an aggregated evaluation of the overall system.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 236-262
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: sustainable tourism; resource allocation; PROMETHEE; spatial multicriteria analysis; experts' panel.
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Author-Name: Hela Moalla Frikha
Author-X-Name-First: Hela Moalla
Author-X-Name-Last: Frikha
Author-Name: Sawsan Charfi
Author-X-Name-First: Sawsan
Author-X-Name-Last: Charfi
Title: Inferring an ELECTRE I model from binary outranking relations
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Multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) consists in choosing, ranking or sorting alternatives belonging to a finite set and evaluated according to several and usually conflicting criteria. Criteria weights play a crucial role in the decision process since they express the importance of the considered criteria as seen by the decision maker (DM). However, these weight values assigned directly by the DM are subjective and little reliable as they are based only on his experience, his intuition and his psychological state. To overcome the subjectivity problem, several methods are developed to infer criteria weights from DM judgments. The aim of this paper is to develop an approach eliciting ELECTRE I criteria weights using binary outranking relations furnished by the decision-maker and taking support on mathematical programming.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 263-275
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: multi-criteria decision aid; criteria weights; subjectivity; preference disaggregation; ELECTRE I method; binary outranking relations.
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Author-Name: Sawsen Maalej
Author-X-Name-First: Sawsen
Author-X-Name-Last: Maalej
Author-Name: Nesrin Halouani
Author-X-Name-First: Nesrin
Author-X-Name-Last: Halouani
Author-Name: Habib Chabchoub
Author-X-Name-First: Habib
Author-X-Name-Last: Chabchoub
Title: A linguistic reliable quality function deployment method for the healthcare sector
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This study focuses on the definition of risk management tools for the dialysis service due to the importance of the healthcare organisation assessment in maintaining the system performance. The latter can serve a high quality service within hospitals with patient healthy treatment and satisfaction.
Journal: Int. J. of Multicriteria Decision Making
Pages: 276-297
Issue: 3/4
Volume: 7
Year: 2018
Keywords: risk; reliability; reliable quality function deployment; RQFD; linguistic variable; 2-tuple model.
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