No decision can be made without first taking the decision-making process into
consideration. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) seeks to identify the optimal option by …

The paper elucidates two distinct techniques for conducting a comparative study aimed at
ascertaining the transient availability of a repairable system. The use of Markov modeling …

Whether in the design and manufacturing stage of complex equipment, or in its operation
and maintenance stage, equipment reliability is a key indicator. In order to improve and …

Moving toward integrated distribution energy systems (IDESs) has many advantages, such
as enhancing energy systems' overall efficiency and flexibility. The self-sufficiency of IDESs …

Multi-source information fusion techniques are widely used in reliability assessment.
However, uncertainties can exist between different information. Furthermore, besides …