This paper gives an overview of the PROMETHEE methodology for MCDM. It starts with general comments on Multicriterion problems, stressing that a Multicriterion problem cannot be treated without additional information related to the preferences and the priorities of the decision-makers. The information requested by PROMETHEE is particularly clear and easy to define for both decision-makers and a...

This paper analyses two hypotheses that considers a correlation between the number of alternatives and criteria considered in multiple decision-making (MCDM) problem with minimum percentage change required lowest criterion weight to outcome method. Two MCDM methods are considered, analytical hierarchy process (AHP) preference ranking organisation method for enrichment evaluations II (PROMETHEE ...

Now –adays the multi-criteria decision making methods are gaining importance for selection of best suited alternative among the available alternatives. Decision makers in the construction industry frequently face the problem of assessing a wide range of alternative options, and selecting one based on a set of conflicting criteria. MCDM methods are based on aggregating function representing “ cl...

Abstract In 2013, UN-HABITAT provided the City Prosperity Index (CPI) to evaluate policies and guide urban decision-makers. Quality of life is one of the five dimensions of urban prosperity, which is one of the newest theories in the field of urban planning. The concept of urban quality of life has been invigorated in the wake of social welfare and social justice schools. In Iran, from the past...

In this paper we present a new approach for the planning of an investment project in the field of building construction. The focus is in shaping of the concept that serves to facilitate decision making about investments through providing support to investors’ when they are dealing with a problem selection of a solution for investment project. The concept is based on the combined use of several ...

Forthcoming wireless environment is a fusion of numerous networks with diverse technologies deployed by individual operators. In such an environment, innovative network selection methodologies are required not only to provide “always best connected” service to mobile users but also to maximize network operator’s revenue. To fulfill such requirements, multiple attributes from each network are to...