Bi-directional nearness in a network by AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) and ANP (Analytic Network Process)

Axioms of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and its Generalization to Dependence and Feedback: The Analytic Network Process (ANP)

The AHP/ANP are multicriteria decision-making theories that deal with both hierarchic structures when the criteria are independent of the alternatives and with networks when there is any dependence within and between elements of the decision. Both of them have been repeatedly used in practice by various researchers and practitioners. From the perspective of almost 40 years of practice in solvin...

The Analytic Network Process

Abstract   The Analytic Network Process (ANP) is a generalization of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The basic structure is an influence network of clusters and nodes contained within the clusters. Priorities are established in the same way they are in the AHP using pairwise comparisons and judgment. Many decision problems cannot be structured hierarchically because they involve the inter...

Applications of Analytic Network Process in Entertainment

Analysis of Hazard Identification Methods in Process Industries Using Analytic Network Process Technique (ANP)

Background and aims: Hazard identification is a critical factor to ensure safe design and operation of systems in the process industries. Process industries are one of the most complex systems, with a variety of equipment, control systems, and executive procedures. In these industries, the use of hazardous materials as raw materials or products is quite common. Interactions between technical co...

Comprehensive Multi-Criteria Comparison and Ranking of Natural Gas Liquefaction Process by Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)

Several processes have been proposed for natural gas liquefaction due to the vast utilization of LNG as a reliable and relatively easy to use fuel. Even though the merits and demerits of different process have been studied, a dearth of comprehensive technical and economical comparative investigation of these methods makes further broad examination a necessity. This article is presented to addre...