The environmental decision problems often are divisive, even in a technical realm, decision
makers with strong personalities influence outcomes. The purpose of this study is to define …

ABSTRACT A recent review discussed a variety of hybrid multiple criteria decision-making
(HMCDM) methods on the subject of sustainability issues. Some soft computing techniques …

This paper is concerned with developing a model for group decision making under multiple
criteria. The multiple criteria group decision making (MCGDM) problem involves a set of …

In any group decision making, stakeholders have different powers, proficiency and also
experiences. These power weights are very difficult to obtain, because group managers …

At present, the water resources are a strategic element, each time more necessary and
limited becoming a source of conflicts. For that, it is fundamental to create an independent …

Group decision making (GDM) is a process of evaluating multi-expert preferences towards
criteria or alternatives in order to solve problems in daily life. The previous GDM models …

The influence of the participation of stakeholders in environmental planning is a real
problem that has not been fully tackled in the existing literature. The influences exerted in …

In this paper we present a real application of ANP in ENTERTAINMENT business, the
expansion of Disney amusing parks by establishing a new theme park in greater China. The …

In Brazil, the hydrographic basin committees are the centre of decision for water resource
management in their respective basins. The committee members, who represent the public …

The involvement of multiple decision makers in water resources management can be very
complex, involving the possibilities of conflicts amongst the stakeholders and the influence …