An MCDM Model for Sustainable Decision-Making in Municipal Residential Buildings Facilities Management

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An MCDM Model for Sustainable Decision-Making in Municipal Residential Buildings Facilities Management

Eglė Klumbytė, Raimondas Bliūdžius, Milena Medineckienė, Paris A. Fokaides

05 Mar 2021-Sustainability (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)-Vol. 13, Iss: 5, pp 2820

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors presented an MCDM model for the sustainable decision-making, tailored to municipal residential buildings facilities management, applied for ranking investment alternatives related to the management of the buildings.

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Abstract: Measuring and monitoring sustainability plays an essential role in impact assessment of global changes and development. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) represents a reliable and adequate technique for assessing sustainability, especially in the field of municipal buildings management, where numerous parameters and criteria are involved. This study presents an MCDM model for the sustainable decision-making, tailored to municipal residential buildings facilities management. The main outcome of this research concerned normalized and weighted decision-making matrixes, based on the complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) and weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) methods, applied for ranking investment alternatives related to the management of the buildings. The delivered model was applied to 20 municipal buildings of Kaunas city municipality, located in Lithuania, which an EU member state employing practices and regulations in accordance with the EU acquis, as well as a former Soviet Republic. The proposed model aspires to enhance sustainability practices in the management of municipal buildings and to demonstrate a solid tool that will allow informed decision-making in the building management sector.

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A Novel Pythogorean Fuzzy-SWARA-CRITIC-COPRAS Method for Evaluating the Barriers to Developing Business Model Innovation for Sustainability

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Mahyar Kamali Saraji¹, Dalia Streimikiene¹, Agne Lauzadyte-Tutliene¹•Institutions (1)

Vilnius University¹

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a novel integrated SWARA-CRITIC-COPRAS under the Pythagorean fuzzy (PF) environment to evaluate the barriers to developing the sustainable business model innovation (SBMI).

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Abstract: The present study proposes a novel integrated SWARA-CRITIC-COPRAS under the Pythagorean fuzzy (PF) environment to evaluate the barriers to developing the sustainable business model innovation (SBMI). To this end, the barriers were identified through the literature review and evaluated by three decision experts using linguistic variables. The PF-SWARA and the PF-CRITIC method were applied to calculate the weight of the subjective and objective barriers, and the PF-COPRAS was applied to evaluate alternatives concerning the identified weighted barriers, and sensitivity and comparative analyses were performed to evaluate the proposed method's performance. The results indicated that “lack of awareness” is the most significant barrier to SBMI and the proposed method is accurate, applicable, and reliable due to its sensitivity to weight changes

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Abstract: Recent disasters have emphasized the need for further action to protect businesses and society from long-term sustainability threats. We believe that the crisis is hastening nascent ESG trends, and that the increased focus on a company’s environmental and social impact will last long after crises have passed. We refined three fundamental concepts that guide our thinking on investing based on environmental, social, and governance factors as our approach to sustainable investing has evolved. The ESG factor assessments are more of an inherent aspect of a sound investment process than a separate investment discipline. When ESG variables are considered, the focus is on long-term risk adjusted investment returns. Investors should choose the strategy that best matches with their goals and interests. ESG investing is not a simple yes or no answer. The research gap extracted from the previous studies is to determine the relationship among the influencing factors of ESG and its priority with their driving and dependence capabilities. We used an ISM Approach to uncover the interrelationships and influencing behavior among the elements for considering ESG in investment after conducting a thorough literature research and consulting with experts. Here interpretive structural modeling (ISM) was used to explore the links among such extracted factors and its interdependencies. There was also focus on the short-term and long-term factors to achieve our desired objective. Our research will assist businesses in attracting and obtaining finance. The results of this analysis will be helpful for leaders to understand the impact of ESG on the investment aspects of an organization.

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Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment

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Shahryar Sorooshian, Noor Azlinna Azizan, Nader Ale Ebrahim

31 Aug 2022-Mathematical modelling of engineering problems

TL;DR: This study examined 388 documents from archive of the Scopus database to evaluate the diversity of the newly introduced MCDM Weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS), and found it can deal with variety of problem-solving scenarios.

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Abstract: Multiple Criteria decision-making (MCDM) approaches are required for complex issue resolution. However, it is debatable whether MCDMs applicability will be able to stay within the analytical possibilities for dealing with divorce issues. As a result, one of the newly introduced MCDMs Weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS), is chosen for evaluation. Therefore, this study examined 388 documents from archive of the Scopus database. To evaluate the diversity of the technique's application, the data analysis looked at a few bibliometrics measures. So, the publishing hosts and their influence patterns are displayed, the vast majority of the documents were in the fields of engineering and computer science. According to the findings, the WASPAS can deal with variety of problem-solving scenarios. Hence, this work is summed up with the aim of lowering uncertainty among decision-makers and scholars.

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Abstract: In Thailand, many municipalities lack the information to guide decision-making for improving environmental performance. They need tools to systematize the collection and analysis of data, and then to self-assess environmental performance to increase efficiency in environmental management toward a sustainable city. The aim of this study is to develop a platform for self-assessment of an environmental performance index. Nonthaburi municipality, Hat Yai municipality, and Yasothon municipality were selected to study the work context for six indicators, viz., energy, greenhouse gas, water, air, waste, and green area, which were important environmental problems. The development of an online system called “EcoCitOpia” divides municipality assessment into four parts: data collection, database creation, data analysis, and data display. The municipality can use the system for the assessment of environmental performance and the creation of a separate database based on indicators. The system can analyze the results and display them in the form of radar graphs, line graphs, and tables for use in public communication that will lead to cooperation in solving environmental problems at the policy level for urban development to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Optimization of Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment

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Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas¹, Zenonas Turskis¹, Jurgita Antucheviciene¹, Algimantas Zakarevičius¹•Institutions (1)

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University¹

07 Jun 2012-Elektronika Ir Elektrotechnika

TL;DR: The aim of the research is to measure the accuracy of the WSM and WPM methods and to propose a method to increase the ranking accuracy of alternatives, to apply joint WASPAS (Weighted Aggregates Sum Product Assessment) method.

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Abstract: One of important parts of every computer-aided multiple criteria decision support system is selection of a proper MCDM (Multiple Criteria Decision Making) method. WSM (Weighted Sum Model) and WPM (Weighted Product Model) are analyzed in the current research. The aim of the research is to measure the accuracy of the latter methods and to propose a method to increase the ranking accuracy of alternatives. It is proposed to apply joint WASPAS (Weighted Aggregates Sum Product Assessment) method. Methodology for evaluation of accuracy, based on initial criteria values, is developed. Optimization of weighted aggregated function is suggested, that enables to reach the highest accuracy of measurement. An example of application of the proposed methodology is presented. Ill. 3, bibl. 15, tabl. 4 (in English; abstracts in English and Lithuanian). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.eee.122.6.1810

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"An MCDM Model for Sustainable Decis..." refers methods in this paper

...Methodology for Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods, Case Study, and Results This case study was calculated according to the two most successfully applied multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods: weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) [21,22] and complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) [20]....
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...This case study was calculated according to the two most successfully applied multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods: weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) [21,22] and complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) [20]....
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...The research purpose was to present a new perspective of sustainability through sustainable decision-making methods and to present residential buildings facilities management model for municipalities [17,18] that are based on MCDM techniques by using complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) [19] and weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) [20,21] methods....
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Analysis of the potentials of multi criteria decision analysis methods to conduct sustainability assessment

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Marco Cinelli¹, Stuart R. Coles¹, Kerry Kirwan¹•Institutions (1)

University of Warwick¹

01 Nov 2014-Ecological Indicators

TL;DR: The analysis has shown that most of the requirements are satisfied by the MCDA methods (although to different extents) with the exclusion of management of mixed data types and adoption of life cycle perspective which are covered by all the considered approaches.

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"An MCDM Model for Sustainable Decis..." refers background in this paper

...The significance of municipal building management has been justified in the recent past in numerous studies [13,16,17]...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented a practical example (key-case) of selecting a contractor for the replacement of windows in the main building of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) as a part of its retrofit multivariant design.

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"An MCDM Model for Sustainable Decis..." refers methods in this paper

...Sustainability 2021, 13, x FOR PEER REVIEW 4 of 17 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Start Compilation of the assessment criteria system of the requirements for social housing for technical assessment Normative requirements (10) Technical assessment of buildings based on a system of criteria developed by experts Multi-criteria evaluation of alternatives using WASPAS and COPRAS methods State/Municipal requirements (10) Social housing residents requirements (10) Is the reliability of the survey consistent Weighing the relevance of criteria by pairwise comparison Method (AHP) End Selection of the requirements for municipal social housing Normative requirements (44) State/Municipal requirements (27) Social housing residents requirements (38) Assessment of requirements for social housing using an expert method (AHP) Is the credibility of the survey coordinated?...
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...Normalized values 𝑥ijof the j criterion for i alternative with COPRAS method are calculated on the basis of Equation (6)....
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...Kaklauskas, A.; Zavadskas, E.K.; Raslanas, S.; Ginevicius, R.; Komka, A.; Malinauskas, P. Selection of low-e windows in retrofit of public buildings by applying multiple criteria method COPRAS: A Lithuanian case....
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...The research purpose was to present a new perspective of sustainability through sustainable decision-making methods and to present residential buildings facilities management model for municipalities [17,18] that are based on MCDM techniques by using complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) [19] and weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) [20,21] methods....
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...The last stage of the model is dedicated to the technical assessment of buildings according to the developed system of three groups of criteria used by the MCDM methods— WASPAS and COPRAS, in order to model the decision-making process in municipalities....
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Evaluating the criteria for human resource for science and technology (HRST) based on an integrated fuzzy AHP and fuzzy DEMATEL approach

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Ying-Chyi Chou¹, Chia Chi Sun², Hsin-Yi Yen³•Institutions (3)

Tunghai University¹, Tamkang University², Feng Chia University³

01 Jan 2012

TL;DR: It is found out Infrastructure might be more critical since it is a cause and will directly influence human resource for science and technology performance and improvement should be started with Infrastructure.

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Abstract: This study intends to use a combination of fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and fuzzy Decision-making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method in human resource for science and technology (HRST). Specifically, this study first uses AHP to evaluate the weighting for each criterion and then use DEMATEL method to establish contextual relationships among those criteria. We find out Infrastructure might be more critical since it is a cause and will directly influence human resource for science and technology performance. For human resource for science and technology (HRST), improving Infrastructure might be a better choice for the long period of time. Moreover, Education, R&D Expenses and Immediate output are more important second-tier criteria than Value, Cooperation, Labor Market, Human Capital and Intermediate output. Therefore, the improvement should be started with Infrastructure, particularly on identification of the Education, R&D Expenses and Immediate output.

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Sustainable Assessment of Alternative Sites for the Construction of a Waste Incineration Plant by Applying WASPAS Method with Single-Valued Neutrosophic Set

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TL;DR: In this article, a new extension of the WASPAS method is proposed, namely, wasPAS-SVNS, which is realized in the framework of the single-valued neutrosophic set that enables to represent and model the indeterminacy explicitly.

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Abstract: The principles of sustainability have become particularly important in the construction, real estate maintenance sector, and all areas of life in recent years. The one of the major problem of urban territories that domestic and construction waste of generated products cannot be removed automatically. The above necessity induces the demand of systems and technologies for waste life cycle and proper disposal development. Siting of the waste incineration plant is a complex process, which includes all factors of sustainability principles. The selection of the construction area is a complex problem due to the existence of different tangible and intangible factors and the multiple alternatives available. Multicriteria decision-making methods (MCDM) present powerful and flexible techniques for the solution of many sustainability problems. In this paper, we propose a new extension of WASPAS method, namely WASPAS-SVNS. This extension is realized in the framework of the single-valued neutrosophic set that enables to represent and model the indeterminacy explicitly and the functions of the truth-membership, the indeterminacy-membership and the falsity-membership are not related to each other. The paper deals with the solution of the waste incineration plant siting problem due to the requirements of sustainability factors.

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"An MCDM Model for Sustainable Decis..." refers methods in this paper

...Methodology for Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods, Case Study, and Results This case study was calculated according to the two most successfully applied multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods: weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) [21,22] and complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) [20]....
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...This case study was calculated according to the two most successfully applied multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) methods: weighted aggregated sum product assessment (WASPAS) [21,22] and complex proportion assessment (COPRAS) [20]....
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