Multi-modal multi-objective optimization problems (MMMOPs) have multiple subsets within the Pareto-optimal Set, each independently mapping to same Pareto-Front. Prevalent evolutionary algorithms are not purely designed search for solution subsets, whereas, MMMOPs demonstrate degraded performance in objective space. This motivates design of better addressing MMMOPs. The present work identifies c...

Investment managers are multi-objective decision-makers (DMs) who make portfolio decisions by maximizing profits and minimizing risks over a multi-period planning horizon. Portfolio decisions are complex multi-objective problems which include both tangible and intangible factors. We propose an integrated multi-objective framework for project portfolio selection with respect to both the profits ...

an integrated model considers all parameters and elements of different deficiencies in one problem. this paper presents a new integrated model of a supply chain that simultaneously considers facility location, vehicle routing and inventory control problems as well as their interactions in one problem, called location-routing-inventory (lri) problem. this model also considers stochastic demands ...

nowadays, the environmental impact of transportation project and, especially air pollution impacts, are major concerns in evaluating transportation projects. based on this concern, beside definition of traditional objective functions like total travel time and total investment cost, different type of environmental related function is considered as objective function in urban network design. in ...

Many real-world tasks require making decisions that involve multiple possibly conflicting objectives. To succeed in such tasks, intelligent systems need planning or learning algorithms that can e ciently find di↵erent ways of balancing the trade-o↵s that such objectives present. In this tutorial, we provide an introduction to decision-theoretic approaches to coping with multiple objectives. We ...

This paper presents a structured methodology for Information Systems (IS) outsourcing decision problem. The problem of selection among candidate information systems of the IS can be formulated as Multi criteria decision making (MCDM) techniques. Thus, this paper proposes a fuzzy group decision making process to evaluate and select the appropriate Information System Project (ISP) based on fuzzy ...

Delhiite‟s love affair with the automobile is becoming even more „passionate‟ and inspite of the authorities trying desperately hard, the traffic gridlock merely moves on to the next intersection. The complexity of the goals of New Delhi Transport System and its relationship with other Public and Private Organizations makes the managerial decision making regarding New Delhi Expressway System Pl...

In this paper, a multi-objective project scheduling problem is addressed. This problem considers two conflicting, priority optimization objectives for project managers. One of these objectives is to minimize the project makespan. The other objective is to assign the most effective set of human resources to each project activity. To solve the problem, a multi-objective hybrid search and optimiza...

the sensitivity analysis for multi-attribute decision making (madm) problems is important for two reasons: first, the decision matrix as the source of the results of a decision problem is inaccurate because it sorts the alternatives in each criterion inaccurately. second, the decision maker may change his opinions in a time period because of changes in the importance of the criteria and in the ...