We introduce and study a family of models for multi-expert multi-objective/criteria decision making. These models use a concept of weight robustness to generate a risk averse decision. In particular, the multi-expert multi-criteria robust weighted sum approach (McRow) introduced in this paper identifies a (robust) Pareto optimum decision that minimizes the worst case weighted sum of objectives ...

background: low back pain caused by work, ranked the second after cardiovascular diseases, are among the most common reasons of patients’ referral to the physicians in iran. this study aimed to determine the changes in back compressive force when measuring maximum acceptable weight of lift in iranian male students. methods: this experimental study was conducted in 2015 on 15 young male students...

Currently, due to increased competition in the services and manufacturing, many companies are trying to lower price and good quality products offer to the market. In this paper, the multi-criteria decision-making techniques to evaluate and select the best supplier from among the existing suppliers. The first, hierarchical structure for selecting suppliers of raw materials used and the analytic ...

background: a balanced nutrition schedule provides the essential substances for proper oral health. objectives: the aim of this study was to investigate the association between dental caries and body mass index in 6-11 year-old children in zahedan. materials and methods: in this cross-sectional study 1213 children (670 girls, 543 boys) were included. body mass index (bmi) and clinical examinati...

The purpose of resent research is to analysis and compares performance evaluation models of selected investment companies in Tehran Stock Exchange Market in the field of their portfolio management. The duration of research was between years 2009-2014. Statistical society the research is consisting of all active investment companies in in Tehran Stock Exchange Market which were 30 companies. Vol...

Background: Metabolic bone diseases (MBD), including rickets and osteopenia, are important neonatal complications among preterm infants. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of MBD in neonates with very low birth weight (VLBW). Methods: This prospective study was conducted on VLBW infants from January 2012 to July 2013. Inclusion criteria were birth weight of ≤1500 g a...

introduction: osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease and several factors are involved in development and progression of the disease. the aim of this study was to increase our understanding of the relation between age, weight, bmi, postmenopausal age and bone mineral density in post menopause women. methods: 240 azarbaijani women aged 50-70 years having inclusion criteria were recruited. bone ...