Commonly used GIS combination operators such as Boolean conjunction/disjunction and weighted linear combination can be generalized to the ordered weighted averaging (OWA) family of operators. This multicriteria evaluation method allows decision-makers to define a decision strategy on a continuum between pessimistic and optimistic strategies. Recently, OWA has been introduced to GIS-based decisi...

In this paper, a new classification model which combines the discriminant analysis and the data envelopment analysis and bases on on the multicriteria decision making is developed. Our suggested model utilizes the relative efficiency concept of the data envelopment analysis in predicting group membership of units. The study is supported with an application which examines a few selected socioeco...

Software architectures is a critical aspect in the design and development of software. Architecture of software is a collection of design decisions that are expensive to change. Software architectures are generally designed with particular functional and non-functional requirements. Organizations often need to choose software architecture for future development from several competing candidate ...

Internet, a client/server system, is a perfect means of GIS data accessing, analyzing and transmission. The World Wide Web, FTP (file transfer protocol) and HTTP programs make it convenient to access and transfer data files across the Internet. Using Internet for GIS makes it easy access to acquire GIS data from diverse data sources in the distributed environment. The geospatial multicriteria d...

In this paper we present an approach for solving the weighting criteria assignment problem that is associated to many multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) procedures. We use fuzzy pairwise comparison in a flexible method that allows us to manage with both vague and precise valuations.

BACKGROUND Healthcare organizations have far greater maintenance needs for their medical equipment than other organization, as many are used directly with patients. However, the literature on asset management in healthcare organizations is very limited. The aim of this research is to provide more rational application of maintenance policies, leading to an increase in quality of care. METHODS ...