We consider multicriteria decision-aid (MCDA) problems with multiple decision makers. In such problems, the uncertainty or inaccuracy of the criteria measurements can be represented as probability distributions. In many real-life problems the uncertainties may be dependent. However, it is often difficult to quantify these dependencies. Also most of the existing MCDA methods are unable to handle...

The immunostaining techniques can be dated from 1940s. It uses the antibodies against the species. It is a general term of IHC (Immunohistochemistry) to stain the tissue sections. IHC has been explored to be a crucial tool for predictive marker testing to determine the positive and negative patients. The limitations of this technique are highly relied on the experience of hand making of the sli...

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is an operations research framework used to support decision-makers in choosing alternatives characterized by multiple conflicting criteria. Over the past years, several MCDA methods have been developed and a significant drawback of using more than one algorithm for given problem potential ranking that they may yield. This work aims at setting first steps...

In this article, we discuss decision making involving multiple objectives (MCDA) and especially the lack of more prescriptively useful elicitation methods for weights within MCDA. We highlight the discrepancy between how elicitation is handled in current decision analysis applications and the abilities of real decision-makers to provide what is required from them. Based on theory and highlighte...

In the contemporary literature on sustainability, one can notice an increasingly frequent use of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) methods instead classic sustainability indices. The MCDA method should be tailored to specific problem and decision situation so that its results are credible satisfactory for decision-maker. Therefore, following research questions arise: (1) which most often ...

Building consensus over the set of alternative solutions in a spatial decision making process promotes the sustainability, stability and longevity of spatial decisions. Web-based GIS–MCDA (Multicriteria Decision Analysis) facilitates consensus-building in the process of spatial decision making. The level of consensus among decision makers in the Web-based GIS–MCDA can be influenced by various d...

The implementation of stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) could help re-establish the natural hydrological cycle of watersheds after urbanization, with each BMP presenting a different performance across a range of criteria (flood prevention, pollutant removal, etc.). Additionally, conflicting views from the relevant stakeholders may arise, resulting in a complex selection process. This ...

OBJECTIVE To introduce a new online generic decision support system based on multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA), implemented in practical and user-friendly software (Annalisa©). BACKGROUND All parties in health care lack a simple and generic way to picture and process the decisions to be made in pursuit of improved decision making and more informed choice within an overall philosophy of p...