Screening procedures are typically operationalized in GIS by means of Boolean operations using conjunctive or disjunctive decision rules. There are several conceptual and technical problems with the conventional screening methods. The methods require fairly detailed a priori information about the cut-oV values, aspiration (target) levels, or preferences with respect to the relative importance o...

Abstract. Interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy numbers (IVIFNs) characterized by a membership function and a non-membership function with values that are intervals, have strong ability to handle imprecise and ambiguous information in real-world applications. This paper proposes an integrated maximizing consistency and multi-choice goal programming (MCGP) approach to handle hybrid multi-criteria...

This paper concentrates on the control of hybrid fuel cell/energy storage distributed generation systems under voltage sag in distribution systems. The proposed control strategy makes hybrid distributed generation system works properly when a voltage disturbance occurs in distribution system and it stays connected to the main grid. To distribute the power between dc power sources and stabilize ...

This paper views operating synergies as real options that acquiring companies have in the post-acquisition M&A process. The paper builds on the synergistic restructuring theory, which states that both acquisitions and divestitures are wealth-creating activities. Acquisition synergies are broadly defined as arising both from resource redeployments between the acquirer and the acquisition target ...

Assessment of reliability analysis of paper plant with fuzzy logic technique has carried out in this paper. Fuzzy Weibull distribution and lifetime of a component is also determined. The paper plant is a complex system under consideration which consists of various subsystems such as chipping, feeding, pulp preparation, washing, screening, bleaching and paper production etc. The mathematical mod...

Early detection of breast cancer is the key to improve survival rate. Thermogram is a promising front-line screening tool as it is able to warn women of breast cancer up to 10 years in advance. However, analysis and interpretation of thermogram are heavily dependent on the analysts, which may be inconsistent and error-prone. In order to boost the accuracy of preliminary screening using thermogr...