Investigation of the Use of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Techniques in Maritime Studies With Prisma Method

Abstract

Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques make it possible to reach the optimal solution among different criteria and priorities with their dynamic processes. The ability to analyse big data, use integrated techniques, respond to complex problems in terms of quantitative and qualitative criteria, and structure the result as a repeatable process for different decision makers makes these techniques an increasingly attractive source of reference. MCDM techniques are used in many different fields of science today. One of them is maritime studies. In the current maritime curriculum, the fact that decision-making is among the minimum requirements at both operational and management levels in deck and engine departments draws attention to the importance of the subject in maritime terms. At this point, investigating the use of multi-criteria decision-making techniques in the maritime field on a global scale will contribute to the literature. In this study, the use of MCDM techniques in maritime has been investigated with the PRISMA method. The findings contribute to the scientific literature by revealing the use of multi-criteria decision-making techniques in maritime, their change over time and their main fields of study. With the results obtained, it is aimed to reveal the profile of a methodological concept used globally in maritime studies and to serve as a reference for future studies. Given the evolving landscape of maritime publications utilizing the MCDM technique, the study results will be an incentive to explore potential avenues for future methodological advances.