The objective of this paper is to propose a new algebra, called decision map algebra (DMA), especially devoted to multicriteria spatial modeling. DMA is a generic and context-independent modeling language inspired from map algebra and other similar languages. It supports the conventional geometric objects and cartographic maps and adds a rich set of new operands representing different spatial m...

The present paper describes some basic elements of the software system developed (called MultiDecision-1), which consists of two separate parts (the systems MKA-1 and MKO-1) and which is designed to support decision makers in solving different multicriteria analysis and multicriteria optimization problems. The class of the problems solved, the system structure, the operation with the interface ...

Recently, due to emerging critical applications such as biomedical, and security applications, the area of intelligent signal processing has been receiving considerable attention. In this contribution, we present an intelligent signal processing system applied to signal recognition and classification. The system employs different structures, multicriteria and multitransform . In addition, princ...

The aim of this paper is to shed some light on the use of fuzzy measures and integrals as aggregation operators in multicriteria decision making. These techniques have been widely used on an ad hoc basis, but with no ax-iomatization. It is possible to obtain preference representation theorems in multicriteria decision making problems, relying on a formal parallelism between decision under uncer...

In this paper, we present a multicriteria-based framework for comparing Workflow modelling tools. Our model uses the nature of the process and the collection of workflow patterns as evaluation criteria. Specifically, our goal is to use ELECTRE method to rank the tools from best to worst according to their ability to support the workflow patterns. Our approach is justified by the fact that none ...

The paper presents selected multicriteria (multiobjective) approaches to shortest path problems. A classification of multiobjective shortest path (MOSP) problems is given. Different models of MOSP problems are discussed in detail. Methods of solving the formulated optimization problems are presented. An analysis of the complexity of the presented methods and ways of adapting of classical algori...

Continuing attempts to align science and technology policies with industrial and societal needs have aroused interest in the determination of research priorities. In this paper, we report a case study where leading experts from industry and public administration were assisted by multicriteria decision analysis in the planning of a collaborative research program for Scandinavian forestry and for...

One of the main differences among evaluation models is between monetary and non-monetary evaluation. Cost-benefit analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis are well-known examples of a monetary evaluation. In the past decades the degraded state of the natural environment has become a key issue, and it is increasingly taken for granted that environmental and resource problems generally have far-r...

The paper addresses the modular design of composite solving strategies for multicriteria ranking (sorting). Here a " scale of creativity " that is close to creative levels proposed by Altshuller is used as the reference viewpoint: (i) a basic object, (ii) a selected object, (iii) a modified object, and (iv) a designed object (e.g., composition of object components). These levels maybe used in v...

Four-layer framework for combinatorial optimization problems/models domain is suggested for applied problems structuring and solving: (1) basic combinatorial models and multicriteria decision making problems (e.g., clustering, knapsack problem, multiple choice problem, multicriteria ranking, assignment/allocation); (2) composite models/procedures (e.g., multicriteria combinatorial problems, mor...