scholarly journals Accessibility analysis for housing development in Singapore with GIS and multi-criteria analysis methods

Applied GIS ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 13.1-13.12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Zhu ◽  
Suxia Liu ◽  
Mun-Ching Yeow
Keyword(s):  
Housing Development ◽  
Accessibility Analysis ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis

How can multi-criteria analysis support deliberative spatial planning? A critical review of methods and participatory frameworks

Evaluation ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 135638902110203
Author(s):  
Geert te Boveldt ◽  
Imre Keseru ◽  
Cathy Macharis
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Spatial Planning ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis

In spatial planning, the paradigm has shifted from positivist to deliberative approaches. Still, cost–benefit analysis remains the dominant evaluation method. Multi-criteria analysis is arguably more appropriate, as it allows for stakeholder participation. While there are dozens of ever more sophisticated multi-criteria analysis methods, their practicality as real-world learning tools has received little attention. The goal of this article is to assess the suitability of different multi-criteria analysis methods for deliberative planning. It presents a critical review of the logical-mathematical cores of the principal methods but also of the different participatory frameworks within which they can be applied. While mathematically sophisticated methods are valuable in well-defined problems with precise data available, we conclude that in the participatory and politically sensitive stages of the planning process, user-friendly and transparent methods are more appropriate and recommend the development of a method that supports the incremental improvement of design options rather than ranking alternatives.

Comparison of railway lines in Poland concerning use in freight transport

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wojciech Kamiński
Keyword(s):  
Solution Method ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Ideal Solution ◽  
Transit Traffic ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Order Preference ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis

AbstractThis article considers factors of number of sidings and the occurrences of transit traffic and presents a comparison of selected railway lines in Poland. Multi-criteria analysis methods were used, like the zero unitarization method and the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution method. The comparison made it possible to arrange the selected railway lines in the order from the most to the least useful. The obtained results showed also that zero unitarization method is limited only to the analysis of all lines on which transit traffic occurs or all lines without transit traffic. The comparison of all lines is possible using the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution method.

scholarly journals The Application of Multi-Criteria Analysis Methods for the Determination of Priorities in the Implementation of Irrigation Plans

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Karleuša ◽  
Andreja Hajdinger ◽  
Lidija Tadić
Keyword(s):  
Irrigated Agriculture ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Case Study Area ◽  
Electre Tri ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Criteria Importance

Irrigated agriculture has considerable impacts on the environment. To minimize negative effects and maximize positive effects, it is necessary to provide comprehensive analyses beyond the strictly technical domain. In this study, we apply a methodology for determining priorities in implementing irrigation plans using multi-criteria analysis methods on a specific case study area in the sub-catchment area of the Orljava River in Požega–Slavonia County, Croatia. Five potential irrigation areas (Orljava–Londža, Pleternica, Ovčare, Treštanovci, and Venje–Hrnjevac) were analyzed according to five selected criteria: environmental protection, water-related (four sub-criteria), social, economic, and time criteria with different criteria importance (weight). The aim of this study was to confirm the adequacy of using six multi-criteria analysis (MCA) methods (mostly used: PROMETHEE, AHP, ELECTRE TRI, and the less used: DEXi, PRIME, and PCA) in determining priorities for fulfilling irrigation plans, present models for preparation of the input data, apply certain methods, and compare the results on the selected case study area. The methods’ adequacy was confirmed during the research. Five of the six MCA methods identified the Ovčare area as the most appropriate for irrigation development (i.e., it has priority in implementing the irrigation plan). According to one (AHP) of the six methods, Orljava–Londža has more advantages over other areas. All MCA methods, except PCA, chose Venje–Hrnjevac as the least advisable (last to be implemented) alternative. Conclusions from this research confirm findings from recently published research regarding the application of MCA on water management problems.

scholarly journals The The Solution of the Sorted Waste Collection Using the Methods of Multi-criteria Decision-making

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Hlatka ◽  
Ondrej Stopka ◽  
Maria Chovancova
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Waste ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Alternative Option ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
The Given

This paper outlines the alternative option for the collection of sorted municipal waste using the selected methods of multi-criteria decision-making. The introductory parts include general theoretical approaches regarding the waste management. The main chapter of the paper includes obtained outcomes in regard to solve the sorted waste management in the particular area using the specific multi-criteria analysis methods. The proposed solution can help to increase the efficiency of sorted waste collection, and at the same time, reduce the waste management costs in the given area.

scholarly journals Selecting the Location of a Nautical Tourism Port by Applying PROMETHEE And GAIA Methods Case Study – Croatian Northern Adriatic

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 341-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirjana Kovačić
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Optimal Location ◽  
Geometrical Interpretation ◽  
Northern Adriatic ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Research Criteria ◽  
Selected Location

In this paper, the author presents the multi-criteria analysis methods, PROMETHEE I and II and GAIA, used for selecting the location of a nautical tourism port. In an example of the selected location of a nautical tourism port in the Northern Adriatic, the author has used an analytic and graphical evaluation for solving such a problem. Particular attention has been paid to the use of GAIA method, which is suitable for visualisation of the problem characteristics through geometrical interpretation and presentation of the results of a multi-criteria analysis. By application of the described methods, it is possible to establish the most acceptable location considering the principles of sustainable development. The paper emphasises the importance of applying multi-criteria analysis and multi-criteria use of selected methods, which contain criteria and sub-criteria for selecting the optimal location of a nautical tourism port. In the paper the results of the research “Criteria for selecting the location of a nautical tourism port” conducted during 2006/2007 have been used. KEY WORDS: nautical tourism port, selecting the location, multi-criteria analysis

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