This paper develops an approach based on performance targets to assess a preference function for a multiobjective decision under uncertainty. This approach yields preference functions that are strategically equivalent to conventional multiattribute utility functions, but the target-oriented approach is more natural for some classes of decisions. In some situations, the target-oriented preferenc...

Generalizing our earlier results on optimization with linguistic variables [3, 6, 7] we introduce a novel statement of fuzzy multiobjective mathematical programming problems and provide a method for finding a fair solution to these problems. Suppose we are given a multiobjective mathematical programming problem in which the functional relationship between the decision variables and the objectiv...

Recognising the multiobjective nature of the decision process for rehabilitation of water supply distribution systems, this paper presents a comparative study of two multiobjective evolutionary methods, namely, multiobjective genetic algorithm (MOGA) and strength Pareto evolutionary algorithm (SPEA). The analyses were conducted on a simple hypothetical network for cost minimisation and minimum ...

Generalizing our earlier results on optimization with linguistic variables [3, 6, 7] we introduce a novel statement of fuzzy multiobjective mathematical programming problems and provide a method for findig a fair solution to these problems. Suppose we are given a multiobjective mathematical programming problem in which the functional relationship between the decision variables and the objective...

A common approach in multiobjective optimization is to perform the decision making process after the search process: first, a search heuristic approximates the set of Pareto-optimal solutions, and then the decision maker chooses an appropriate trade-off solution from the resulting approximation set. Both processes are strongly affected by the number of optimization criteria. The more objectives...

From sustainability to productivity, agricultural land use issues involve complex multiobjective decision making problems. The Agland Decision Tool is an Excel based decision support system designed to help agricultural property managers make informed production decisions. Using the Agland Decision Tool, managers can build and compare up to five different production alternatives on the basis of...

In the first part (Part I) of this study, a novel fluidized bed reactor was modeled mathematically for methanol synthesis in the presence of in-situ water adsorbent named Sorption Enhanced Fluidized-bed Reactor (SE-FMR) is modeled, mathematically. Here, the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II (NSGA-II) is applied for multi-objective optimization of this configuration. Inlet temperature o...

Here‎, ‎we aim to develop a new algorithm for solving a multiobjective linear programming problem‎. ‎The algorithm is to obtain a solution which approximately meets the decision maker's preferences‎. ‎It is proved that the proposed algorithm always converges to a weak efficient solution and at times converges to an efficient solution‎. ‎Numerical examples and a simulation study are used to illu...

Abstract Multiobjective design optimization studies typically derive Pareto sets or use a scalar substitute function to capture trade-offs, leaving it up the designer’s intuition this information for refinements and decision-making. Understanding causality of trade-offs more deeply, beyond simple postoptimality parametric studies, would be particularly valuable in configuration problems guide r...