in this research, we address the application of uncertaintyprogramming to design a multi-site, multi-product, multi-period,closed-loop supply chain (clsc) network. in order to make theresults of this article more realistic, a clsc for a case study inthe iron and steel industry has been explored. the presentedsupply chain covers three objective functions: maximization ofprofit, minimization of n...

This chapter reviews the multicriteria analysis applied to the selection problems in agricultural systems. It also discusses life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) from the decision analytic framework. Special attention is paid to the attributes (evaluation criteria) used for evaluating agricultural systems by considering their impacts on the environment. Problem structuring in decision analysis, ...

This paper discusses relationships between research, architectural design and technology, with particular focus on the descriptions and activities of a practice-oriented architectural research program. The objectives of the program are to advance the performance of project designs, improve decision-making process, and to inspire innovation through systematic investigations of building performan...

When dealing with problems more than two objectives, sophisticated multi-objective optimization algorithms might be needed. Pareto optimization, which is based on the concept of dominated and non-dominated solutions, most widely utilized method when comparing solutions within a setting. However, in context where three or objectives are involved, effectiveness dominance approaches to drive conve...

Abstract Balancing multiple competing and conflicting objectives is an essential task for any artificial intelligence tasked with satisfying human values or preferences. Conflict arises both from misalignment between individuals values, but also value systems held by a single human. Starting principle of loss-aversion, we designed set soft maximin function approaches to multi-objective decision...

BACKGROUND Knowledge exchange portals are emerging as web tools that can help facilitate knowledge management in public health. We conducted a review to better understand the nature of these portals and their contribution to knowledge management in public health, with the aim of informing future development of portals in this field. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted of the ...