Expert Choice Research Articles

ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI LOKAL MASYARAKAT PESISIR DI DESA LABUHAN BAJO

This research aims to analyze strategies for optimizing local economic development (PEL) in Labuhan Bajo village, Utan sub-district, Sumbawa district. The research sample was 30 respondents related to local economic development strategies. The data used in this research uses primary data and secondary data, where data is taken by observasing and distributing questionnaires directly with respondents or the best experts and obtaining a clear understanding from existing literature. The analysis technique uses the process hierarchy analysis (AHP) method with the help of the expert choice application. The results of this research show that the priority strategies for optimizing local economic development in Labuhan Bajo village include : 1) Human Resources, 2) The role of government and society, 3) Regional marketing, 4) Capital, 5) Natural resources, 6) Techology. 
 Keywords: Development; Local economy; coastal; strategy

FARMER DECISION CRITERIA IN DETERMINING AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURE AND ORGANIC FOOD CROPES

Determining national and regional superior commodities is the first step in agricultural development based on the concept of efficiency in order to gain comparative and competitive advantages in facing the globalization of trade so that regional development needs to be carried out in accordance with its development, potential and development policies. The selection or arrangement of priorities is carried out using a logical and structured procedure. The preparation of the strategy is carried out by competent and representative experts related to the alternatives that will be prioritized. AHP analysis is used to solve measurable (quantitative) problems, which require opinion (judgment) or in complex situations. The three strategies used in this research are Providing Production Facilities, Strengthening Human Resources, and Strengthening Farmer Institutions. To find out the Organic Product Development Strategy, a questionnaire was carried out by distributing questionnaires to relevant government officials or agencies totaling around 30 respondents in order to obtain the information that researchers needed. The questionnaires collected from respondents were then tabulated, then analyzed using Expert Choice software. Strategy for Providing Infrastructure and Production Facilities the selection of irrigation networks has the highest percentage, namely 44.8 percent, in the strategy of strengthening human resources, processing training and product marketing, it has the highest percentage, namely 54.9 percent, in the strategy of strengthening institutions, providing market access facilities, it has the highest percentage, namely 71.0 percent, the criteria for strengthening farmers' human resources shows that the alternative strategy that is the main priority in developing organic products is strengthening farmer institutions 46.2 percent.

IMPLEMENTATION MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING FOR SUPPLIER SELECTION ALUMINUM INGOT IN CV. SL

The purpose of this study is to determine the priority order of the criteria, sub- criteria, then determine which suppliers CV SL company can choose. The population in this study is the decision maker and management of CV SL.The sampling technique used was purposive sampling in order to obtain 7 people. The data analysis technique in this study used the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), while the analytical tool used was expert choice 11. The results of the analysis of this study obtained the importance weight of the criteria with the first priority is quality (0.34), price (0.26) , availability (0.15), delivery (0.12), performance history (0.07), warranty & complaint service (0.06). Meanwhile, the results of the assessment of the importance of alternatives in supplier selection show that the LN supplier (0.0786) has the highest weight, the two IS suppliers (0.0760), the three MJ suppliers (0.0733), the four TL suppliers (0.0711), the fifth supplier FI (0.0703), the sixth supplier LM (0.0684). The results of this calculation can be used by the company as a consideration in determining the next supplier selection policy.

WHICH WOODY SPECIES ARE PREFERRED IN THE COMPOSITION OF AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS IN SANDY SOILS OF DOLJ COUNTY?

Agroforestry systems have been gaining increasing global attention due to their numerous benefits both for environment and landowners. While Romania possesses significant potential for widespread adoption of these systems, only a few examples are currently in practice. The goal of this research was to highlight the most suitable woody species that could be introduced in the composition of the agroforestry systems across sandy soils of Dolj County. In order to determine the most preferred woody species a set of eight criteria was used and an Analytical Hierarchy Process was conducted by using Expert Choice Desktop (v. 11.5.1683) software. This research can serve as a model for similar studied aimed at selecting optimal agroforestry systems for specific sites. Future research should also incorporate criteria that consider the functional relationships of these green spaces with neighbouring areas.

County Readiness for eTourism Using Systematic Gap Analysis: The Case of Jordan

The primary focus of this study is to establish a mechanism for assessing a country readiness for eTourism using two paradigms: systematic review and gap analysis. This assessment will be conducted by applying eTourism technology aspects as the main detriments of eTourism and behavioral aspects as moderating factors to generate a three-level gap index. The systematic review for determining gap analysis will be based on a framework developed in the literature of the eTourism Technology Acceptance Model (ETAM). This study, based on ETAM, develops its own framework for the systematic review. A comparative study was performed on two dimensions. The first dimension involves the examination of technology-related factors, encompassing security, accessibility of mobile applications, support for mobile payments, user interface design, and quality. To improve understanding of how tourists assess the four technological aspects, the second dimension included two moderating factors: attitude and trust. Based on the systematic review, this paper demonstrates a methodology for calculating individualized gaps for the six factors, as well as compounded gap indexes for the two dimensions and the total composite gap index (CGI) for all six factors through the utilization of an Excel spreadsheet. Based on the overall assessment, as the authors deduced from the discussions, Jordan's readiness for eTourism still needs further improvements to its eTourism factors. Future investigations will involve the implementation of a framework, such as Expert Choice, to emulate the methods utilized in this research. In addition, the outcome of this endeavor should suggest potential avenues for continuous improvement and diversification of eTourism research.

The Quality-of-Life Measurement with a Stochastic Choice of Parameters of the Weighted Principal Component

The quality of life of the population is a latent category, and due to the impossibility of direct measurement it has to be assessed as an integral indicator of many variables. According to the established methodology, one of the main tools in this case is the first principal component, that is, a linear convolution of variables, which has the property of minimizing the variation of the original characteristics. The fact that parameters’ variation is taken into account with equal weight may cause criticism from economists. The use of a weighted principal component which is free of this drawback can be considered as a development of the initial method. In this case to minimize the total variation, the weighting coefficients of features are set expertly. However, in this case, a logical question arises: won’t expert subjectivity have a significant impact on the final integral indicator, as it happens in the case of simple linear convolution with expert weights? Thus, the purpose of this work is to test the applicability of the weighted first principal component as the main tool in constructing an integral indicator of the population quality of life. In particular, it is necessary to test the hypothesis that the influence of heterogeneity in the weights of expert assessments on the final integral indicator is insignificant. In this case, it would be useful not only to illustrate the presence or absence of this influence, but also to estimate its extent. To do this, the simulation modeling is carried out to assess the latent variable “quality of life of the population”, based on empirical expert weights and macro statistics data. Moreover, in contrast to most works related to the topic, the values of the integral indicator (and, accordingly, the ranking of observations) are presented as an interval estimate. In other words, the result is presented as a random variable where the element of randomness is the subjectivity of the expert choice of weights for the weighted principal component. It turns out that even in this case it is possible to obtain robust and meaningful results that are in good agreement with the conclusions of well-known research in this area.

ANALISIS KESESUAIAN LAHAN UNTUK KAWASAN PERMUKIMAN DI KECAMATAN DAU BERDASARKAN ARAHAN RTRW KABUPATEN MALANG TAHUN 2010-2030

Dau Sub-district is one of the sub-districts in Malang Regency that functions as a settlement development due to the urban development orientation of Malang City. This research aimed to assess the suitability of settlement land in existing conditions and based on the direction of the Malang District RTRW 2010-2030. This research was conducted using a GIS-based process with the AHP weighting method. The AHP parameters consisted of slope, rainfall, COLE index, land movement vulnerability, flood vulnerability, land use, and distance from roads. AHP processing was carried out using Expert Choice 11 software. The land suitability of Dau Sub-district settlements obtained results: S1 class covering 37,12%; S2 class 26,05%; S3 class 16,48%; N1 class 16,32%; and N2 class 4,03% of the study area. Land suitability for settlements in Dau Sub-district based on the 2010-2030 Malang Regency RTRW obtained results: S1 class covers 39,96%; S2 class 47,08%; S3 class 8,23%; N1 class 4,55%; and N2 class 0.18% of the research area. Referring to the RTRW map with existing conditions, the development of residential land has deviated by 39.25%. Areas with classes S1 and S2, which are suitable classes for the development of residential areas, dominate with an even distribution across all villages in Dau Sub-district. The main inhibiting factors affecting the suitability value are slope and disaster vulnerability.

EVALUASI SUPPLIER OBAT DI PUSKESMAS XYZ DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP)

The problem with the XYZ Health Center is the slow delivery of goods and claims that are not handled properly and quickly, the number of items that are not in accordance with orders causes the availability of drug stock to become empty. Therefore, it is necessary to set standards in the selection of suppliers by determining the criteria and sub-criteria according to the policy of the Puskesmas in selecting suppliers to supply drug stock availability at the XYZ Puskesmas. The main objective of this research is to find the best supplier ranking according to the criteria and sub-criteria. The research uses the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method in decision making and expert choice software in processing the data from the questionnaire results. The research results obtained 5 criteria with 15 sub-criteria in selecting suppliers. The quality criteria with a weight of 0,2998 and the drug reliability sub-criteria with a weight of 0,1227 are the criteria and sub-criteria with the highest weighting results. Based on the ranking using the AHP method, PT A is an alternative supplier with the highest weight value, namely 0,2042 and a percentage of 20%, it can be concluded that PT A is the best supplier to be maintained.

Performance Evaluation of Raw Material Suppliers at Manufacturing Company Using Analytical Hierarchy Process Method

PT Trafoindo Prima Perkasa is a medium-sized electrical equipment manufacturing company that uses bushings as raw materials for transformers. Therefore, it is important to evaluate bushing suppliers to ensure the appropriate quality and quantity of raw materials. Currently, the company faces issues with delayed raw material deliveries, which disrupt production. The research aims to evaluate the performance of bushing raw material suppliers using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, focusing on price, quality, service, and delivery. The AHP method is employed for multi-criteria decision-making in supplier performance evaluation through questionnaires and analysis using Expert Choice software. The analysis results indicate that price is the primary evaluation criterion with a value of 0.398, and Supplier A demonstrates the best performance with a score of 0.280.

Measuring and Evaluating Physical Resilience against Earthquakes in Informal Settlements in District 20 of Tehran

INTRODUCTION: In order to increase the capacity to deal with earthquake hazards, increasing urban resilience has become a basic priority for most governments. Based on this, the current research was written with the aim of measuring the physical resilience of the peripheral part of the 20th district of Tehran against earthquakes. METHODS: The research method is applied in terms of purpose and analytical-exploratory in nature, which was used to analyze information using the AHP technique in Expert Choice software and the opinion of 25 experts. FINDINGS: The findings showed that district 20 of Tehran city will face a serious crisis due to having many worn-out and marginalized structures, short-term residential units, old buildings, high population density, small area of residential land and narrow roads. CONCLUSION: According to the obtained results, about 47% of the fabric of district 20 is highly vulnerable to the earthquake crisis. Therefore, appropriate policymaking to manage earthquake crisis, especially in strengthening buildings and land use planning in this area, is an inevitable necessity.

Analysis of the Application of the Rest Hour Maritime Labor Convention 2006 on MV. Pan Energen Crews to Improve Working Conditions With Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Method

The contribution made by the crew is very important for the welfare of the company and the performance on board. But their well-being has not been paid enough attention in the maritime world. Heavy workloads and working hours and lack of implementation of rest hours trigger human error and are prone to fatigue. The implementation of the Maritime Labor Convention 2006 has contributed significantly to the improvement of the working conditions of the crew. The purpose of this study is to determine the right criteria and strategic solutions in helping to improve the application of rest hours to crew members. Criteria and strategy solutions were obtained through the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Expert Choice methods are used as supporting software for calculations. The stages of observation, interviews, dissemination of questionnaires, modeling and choice are processes carried out in data processing. Rest time criterias with a weight value of 0.534 and an inconsistency value of 0.004466 was the main criteria chosen by the respondents. Meanwhile, Sleep Duration is a strategy solution chosen as the top priority with the weight value of 0.220 with an inconsistency value of 0. The results of the two inconsistencies each have a CR value of < 0.1 indicating that the results of rest hour application data processing based on the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention can be declared consistent and accurate.

Improving the Environmental Effects of Nosocomial Infectious Effluents by Using Disposable Suction Liner Bags

Goal: Environmental protection is a key issue, and improper disposal of infectious fluids poses irreparable risks to human health and the environment. Infectious waste is any waste that is generated during a diagnostic process, treatment, or research activities that include biological experiments. The management of infectious waste is as vital as its disposal. therefore, it is necessary to use products such as disposable suction bags that collect infectious fluids and prevent them from spreading to the surrounding environment. In this article, we will investigate the issue of nosocomial infections and the methods of preventing the spread of this infection, as well as the management of infectious waste using the new method (disposable suction liner bag) and the old method (permanent suction canisters). Methods: The study was conducted by the AHP Method model, which is one of the multi-criteria decision-making methods and analyzes the evaluation of parameters quantitatively and qualitatively; also, to use this method and evaluations, Expert Choice software has been used. Results: It is clear in this study that permanent suction canisters cause hospital infections, increase medical centers' costs, and increase hospitals' infectious waste, which costs 10 to 15 times more than other waste due to its infectiousness. Also, the use of disposable suction liner bags not only reduces and controls hospital infections but also reduces the costs of disposal and disposal of infectious waste and treatment of infectious wastes, as well as saving water, electricity, and human resources. Conclusion: The results of this study allow managers and officials of hospitals and medical centers to know which type of suction canisters to use to improve the level of hospital control and to be familiar with the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and environmental risks caused by suction canisters. to make the best decision in this regard.

Identification of Taekwondo Athlete Talent by Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Softwear

AHP is designed to solve complex problems in hierarchies, unclear structures, uncertain opinions of a decision, many decision makers, and inaccuracies in existing data. This study aims to determine the criteria and sub-criteria in identifying the talent of taekwondo athletes aged 12 to 14 years. The data collected and analyzed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with the expert choice application. The method used in this research is a combination method (mixed-methods research) by conducting a literature review and providing questionnaires to 30 taekwondo experts in West Java. Of the thirteen sub-criteria, ten sub-criteria were the highest with data analysis using AHP. The ten sub criteria include mesomorph, endomorph, height, ectomorph, V02Max, Body Mass Index, weight, agility, speed and leg length.

Assessment of the Therapeutic Performance of a Selected Medical University Based On Driving Indices Using the AHP-TOPSIS Approach

Background: The assessment of the performance of medical universities as one of the main organizations providing healthcare services is of utmost significance. In this regard, the indices of treatment domain play a fundamental role in promoting health indices and affect the overall performance of the medical university. The present study evaluated the performance of a selected university of medical sciences in Iran based on treatment driving indices with the AHP-TOPSIS approach.
 Methods: This research applied a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In this study, first the driving indices were identified and weighted, and then the performance was analyzed according to the indices. The statistical population of the research consisted of key experts in the validation and weighting phase and of nine years of information pertaining to one of the medical universities of Iran in the final phase. The instrument used in the study was the Index Collection Form. Prioritization of indices was done by AHP method using Expert Choice and Excel. TOPSIS model were used to evaluate performance.
 Results: In the first step, using a review study, 111 indices were identified, and in the validation stage, 10 indices of treatment domain were selected. Then, based on hierarchical analysis and pairwise comparisons in the weighted indices, the highest weight or priority pertained to the index of the ratio of the total nursing staff to the available beds with a weight of 0.161 and the lowest weight or priority related to the index of natural delivery to all deliveries with a weight of 0.049. According to the TOPSIS method, the selected university showed the highest performance (0.228) in 2014 and the lowest performance (0.006) in 2017.
 Conclusion: Considering strategic measures in the deputy of treatment simultaneously to improve and manage research indices over time can improve the performance of universities. Thus, it is appropriate to monitor the indices periodically and in the order of priority, so that in addition to maintaining the efficiency, especially in the indices related to human resources, the effectiveness of the measures, including the improvement of the functional indices of the treatment domain, can also be improved.

Efficiency of Klanting Crackers Processing Process using A Clean Production Approach UMKM Kamasa Case Study

UMKM Kamasa Kerupuk Klanting needs to implement clean production which aims to reduce waste and increase the efficiency of using raw materials. The objective of the research was to identify the implementation of clean production in Kerupuk Klanting processing and to analyze alternative implementations of clean production economically and technically at UMKM Kamasa Kerupuk Klanting. These stages of the research were identification of the production process, analysis of net production opportunities, analysis of economic and technical feasibility and election priority cleaner production opportunities with paired comparison questionnaires. Processing of Kerupuk Klanting of cassava-based 80 kg produces an average of 40.25 kg of Kerupuk Klanting and produces 20.4124 kg of solid waste and 525 kg of liquid waste. The recommended net production opportunities are processing cassava peels into compost, processing cassava peels into liquid organic fertilizer and reducing the use of clean water in the cassava washing process by collecting water in the sink and cleaning using a cloth, using sacks directly at the mouth of the grating machine is expected to hold grated cassava spilled on the machine can be recovered, utilization of squeezed wastewater as raw material for cassava starch (tapioca), and use of wood pellets as a substitute for firewood. Priority assessment of clean production opportunities using Expert Choice is Reducing the use of clean water in the cassava washing process by collecting water in the sink and cleaning using a cloth.

MCDM-AHP and PROMETHEE methods integrated for base service strategy vendor evaluation and selection

Business competition is very important in controlling product-savvy customers. Strong basic service techniques will be the main factor that binds vendors as the final destination in the supply chain through the strength of business network processes. This research aims to create a strategic basis for evaluating and selecting vendors through the integration process services of the multi-criteria decision-making method analytic hierarchy process (MCDM-AHP) and preference ranking organization method for enrichment evaluation (PROMETHEE) methods. Empirical studies show how this approach can provide optimal decision support for the vendor evaluation and selection process. Eight different types of criteria are required in its apps and must be realized as a barometer of the strategic basis for selecting vendors so that business processes are of high quality. These criteria include quality of goods, payment methods, payment terms, minimum transactions, discounts, delivery times, inventory, and service. The optimal weight for each criterion will be determined based on its importance to the synthesis process and its feasibility tested using mathematical algebra matrices and expert choice apps. Decision-making was based on the results of ranking evaluation of selected vendors through the development of 342 preference matrices, ten vendors were deemed worthy of acceptance and nine other vendors were rejected.

Health impact reduction strategy design due to pesticide exposure

This study aims to formulate priority strategies for reducing health impacts due to pesticide exposure in red onion farmers. The research was conducted in Brebes District, Wanasari District, and Jatibarang District, Brebes Regency, Central Java Province. The collected data is analyzed for prioritization based on criteria and strategies set with a hierarchical and priority model. The process of completing the Analytical Hierarchy Process method in this study was carried out with the software Expert Choice 11. The results showed that the pairwise comparison assessment on alternatives was a technological improvement with a weight of 0.475; Improved regulation with a weight of 0.329 and increased knowledge, attitude, and practice with a weight of 0.196. This shows that technology related to reducing health impacts needs to be regulated separately considering the high number of health problems due to pesticide exposure.

Clinical Practice Gaps in Managing Patients with Myelofibrosis: Comparison of Healthcare Professional and Expert Treatment Choices Provided to an Online Decision Support Tool

Background: Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare hematologic malignancy for which treatment has evolved considerably in recent years, with 3 JAK inhibitors now approved in the United States to manage this disease. With numerous therapeutics in phase III trials, the complexity of treatment selection is likely to increase in the coming years. To assist hematology/oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs), we developed an online decision support tool designed to provide case-specific treatment recommendations from 5 MF experts. Here, we report an analysis of cases entered into the tool by HCPs, comparing their planned treatment with expert recommendations to determine differences in clinical practice and areas of educational need. Methods: In February 2023, 5 MF experts provided evidence-based treatment recommendations for 45 distinct MF case scenarios that were defined by multiple key factors, including the presence of MF symptoms, splenomegaly, or anemia; platelet count; prognostic risk group; and previous JAK inhibitor therapy. To use the tool, HCPs entered their patients' characteristics and their intended treatment plan; recommendations from each of the 5 experts based on those same characteristics were then provided. In this analysis, the intended treatment plans of HCPs were compared with expert recommendations to determine areas of discordance and agreement. Results: In May/June 2023, 91 cases were entered into the tool (84% of cases by physicians); 72% of respondents reported treating 1-4 patients with MF per month (n = 32), and 61% sought recommendations for a specific patient in their practice (n = 28). A lack of concordance between HCP and expert treatment choices was observed for many case scenarios (Table). For example, for case patients with lower prognostic risk and MF signs/symptoms, experts most frequently recommended ruxolitinib (85%) in contrast to HCPs, who recommended ruxolitinib for 38% of these cases. Similarly, discordance was noted for several case scenarios of patients with higher-risk MF who were not suitable for transplant and required a treatment change following initial therapy with ruxolitinib. Of note, subtle variance was observed among experts for specific second-line case scenarios, including when to add on to current therapy vs switching to a new JAK inhibitor, which may reflect the burgeoning area of clinical practice in defining JAK inhibitor failure and determining subsequent second-line treatment paradigms with several JAK inhibitors now available. Of the 23 HCP cases seeking recommendations for patients with higher prognostic risk, 74% sought recommendations in the post-ruxolitinib setting. Overall, after reviewing expert recommendations, 81% of HCP respondents indicated that they would change their treatment approach or that the recommendations confirmed their treatment strategy (n = 32). Conclusions: Analysis of data from an online decision support tool indicates differences among experts and HCPs in contemporary management of patients with MF, and data suggest that a decision support tool can affect HCP treatment decisions in a rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape, potentially improving patient care. In-depth analyses with additional HCP cases will be presented.

Presentation of a new decision-making plan for prioritizing the rehabilitation of sustainable groundwater resources (case study: 9 aflaj of Oman)

Abstract This research for the first time, presents a plan for the rehabilitation of aflaj systems in Oman from a technical point of view. Using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in Expert Choice software. Nine famous aflaj systems in Oman were prioritized based on indicators including length, population, precipitation, discharge, quality, distance from the river network, cultivated area, and soil permeability. A snowball method for selecting participants was used, and a 28-item questionnaire was engaged to assess the relative importance of nine criteria when choosing the prior falaj. A scientific method is applied in a new case in this study to prioritize the aflaj for rehabilitation, and the method applied in this research enables to prioritize them to achieve the desired goal. The AHP method prioritizes the falaj Daris as the first ranking, based on the technical perspectives, with a relative value of 0.222. Findings show that in an equal condition, among these nine aflaj, it would be better that water decision-makers assign the budget to falaj Daris for rehabilitation aims.

The Application of Marketing Mix (7P) to the Decision to Visit the Millennium Valley Tourism Village Object (Poncowati Village, Flygi Besar District, Central Lampung)

This study aims to analyze and find out what if the application of Marketing Mix to New Tourism Village Objects of the Millennium Valley, What part of the Marketing Mix 7P should be prioritized to support improving visiting decisions at Millennium Valley Tourism Objects. This research also uses the Qualitative Descriptive method. The method of conducting this study uses case studies and the method of determining respondents using the purposive method. Data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, documentation and filling out questionnaires. The analysis method used is the AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process) method supported by Expert Choice software. The result of this study is that the application of 7P Marketing is very important to be implemented in millennium valley village tourist attractions, because it obtains data results that are able to minimize the level of downward trend in the number of visitors (which tends to decrease more), so that the part in the 7P Marketing Mix that must be prioritized is the Promotion section, the Priority Sub Criteria section is the Development of a large Parking Area, and Alternative Priorities for Actively Holding Events and Improving Service Quality. Keywords: Marketing Mix 7P, Analytical Hierarchy Process