Use Of Analytic Network Process Research Articles

The use of Analytical Network Process (ANP) Approach to Assess the Health of Natural Production Forest

The need of the sustainable forest management has become the world most demand in a recent to face the climate change issue. Monitoring the health of forest thus should be done properly as one of indicators for achieving sustainable forest management. Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) is one of the methods applied to monitor the status, change and trends of forest health condition by using the ecological indicators. Here, we re-introduce the used of Analytical Networking Process (ANP) approach to scoring the health condition of natural production forest. We weighted the-four ecological indicators of Forest Health Monitoring (FHM), e.g. forest productivity in term of quality and quantity, forest health and vitality (tree-damage and crown condition), site quality, and biodiversity. Final score of forest health is obtained by combining indicator weights and relative score of each indicator. This work has been published in 2008, but reintroducing the method is taking a high importance as it needed for better developing the health assessment for different forest type and function.

Using weighted of ROC in analytical network process for decision making

The use of Analytic Network Process (ANP) with complex model sometimes makes it difficult to fill the numeral by using the pairwise comparison. Therefore, one alternative that can apply is ROC or Rank Order Centroid. ROC implemented in SMARTER and MAGIQ, thus for this study was done using ROC on ANP system. The results obtained in this study is that there is a difference in ranking on ANP by using pairwise Comparison in the previous research while comparing with ROC. The reason is many numbers that lead to the same ranking value in a cluster. Therefore, it can complicate the determination of the best alternative. However, ROC can help in quick counting and support validate the pairwise comparison weights on ANP.

Sustainable infrastructure delivery in Nigeria: implementation of the analytic network process for contractor selection

Purpose: This paper presents research findings that involve the use of analytic network process (ANP) to select contractors for build–operate–transfer (BOT) infrastructure in Nigeria. To deliver sustainable infrastructure (SI), a responsive methodology is required for contractors' selection process, which combines judgement and data for an effective outcomes prediction. Design/methodology/approach: Theoretically grounded on a system theory, sustainable infrastructure delivery (SID) model has been developed in this study. At the deductive phase of the model is the integration of the ANP (a multicriteria decision-making technique) for data synthesis. To obtain decision criteria, 55 sustainability indicators for contractor selection were identified from the literature review. The criteria were first developed to a web-based questionnaire where respondents were requested to rank the importance of the criteria towards selecting contractors that deliver SI, using Likert scale of 1–5 (where “5” is very important and “1” is not important). The results were analysed using factor analysis. Data were further reduced to 16 variables after multicollinearity issues in the data set had been resolved. To weigh the relative importance of the 16 criteria among contractors, ANP methodology was adopted for the second-round questionnaire. The seven-man decision panel that completed the pairwise comparison survey was selected through a purposeful sampling technique. The final survey results were synthesised by Super Decisions (computer package that implements ANP) trial version to rank contractors' options and predict outcomes. Findings/results: Sensitivity analysis of the research findings reveals that the 16 criteria have differential comparative advantages, which requires critical judgement during contractor's pre-evaluation process. Although the overall priorities rank multinational construction corporations (MCC) higher than local construction companies (LCC), MCC are not absolute to deliver SI. LCC are sensitive to some key criteria that are critical to the actualisation SI agenda. Originality/value: This study fills the gap in the knowledge of SID in Nigeria. The study theoretically suggests a framework to harmonise sustainability indicators in contractor selection. The findings further provide feedbacks that can be incorporated to Government's Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) procurement policy to promote SID.

An analytic network process (ANP) model to examine LEED-certified buildings’ operational performance

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to create and present a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design New Construction (LEED NC) building performance assessment model that will identify and prioritize external parameters affecting a LEED-certified building’s operational performance.Design/methodology/approachThe uncertainty associated with external parameters affecting a LEED-certified building’s operational performance is examined through the use of analytic network process (ANP). An ANP model is created based on the extensive literature research and experiences of professionals in the green building industry. Eight case studies are analyzed, and data collected through interviews with experts are utilized in prioritizing external parameters affecting buildings’ operational performance.FindingsThe findings show that the most important external parameters affecting a LEED-certified building’s operational performance are lack of enhanced commissioning, lack of life cycle assessment/life cycle costing analysis, lack of energy modeling, and lack of knowledge in green technology. The results demonstrate that both asset value and profit, as well as the economic life of the facility, are mostly affected by the energy efficiency of the building, and consequently LEED NC energy and atmosphere category.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the body of knowledge on green architecture by defining and prioritizing external parameters and their relationships to operational building performance in LEED NC projects. The proposed model can be used by construction managers and facility managers to operate LEED-certified buildings better and reduce environmental impacts throughout the functional life cycle of the building.

Analytic network process (ANP)-based spatial decision support system (SDSS) for sustainable tourism planning in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Sustainable approach to tourism development is rarely addressed among authorities and participants. This research presents an approach based on an integrated use of analytic network process (ANP) and geographic information system (GIS) for sustainable tourism planning in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. ANP was utilized to evaluate the relative priorities for the sustainable tourism development of the highlands based on chosen criteria. ANP results were then transferred into GIS environment and attached to their respective criterion maps. Subsequently, GIS-based sustainable tourism map was generated, which defines the various types of tourism activities that are compatible with the highlands according to the sensitivity of the highland’s environment. The final output was validated using Cameron Highlands Local Plan.

效率视角下的省域生态文明建设评价研究

PDF HTML阅读 XML下载 导出引用 引用提醒 效率视角下的省域生态文明建设评价研究 DOI: 10.5846/stxb201512232553 作者: 作者单位: 福州大学经济与管理学院,福州大学经济与管理学院 作者简介: 通讯作者: 中图分类号: 基金项目: 国家自然科学基金面上项目（71573114）；国家自然科学基金青年项目（71503049）；福建省社会科学规划项目（FJ2015C123）；福建省社科规划青年项目（FJ2015C231） Research on provincial ecological civilization construction evaluation under the efficiency perspective Author: Affiliation: School of Economics and Management, Fuzhou University,School of Economics and Management, Fuzhou University Fund Project: Research on provincial ecological civilization construction evaluation under the efficiency perspective 摘要 | 图/表 | 访问统计 | 参考文献 | 相似文献 | 引证文献 | 资源附件 | 文章评论 摘要:在界定生态文明概念的基础上，从省域层面入手，选取25个具有可操作性的评价指标，构建以国土空间优化、资源节约集约利用和生态环境保护为一级指标的生态文明建设评价指标体系，综合运用网络层次分析和集对分析等研究方法，定量研究我国省域生态文明建设绩效；在此基础上，将国土空间优化绩效、资源节约集约利用绩效和生态环境保护绩效作为产出指标，将就业人数、科学技术财政支出、节能环保财政支出作为投入指标，运用数据包络分析法测度各省（市）生态文明建设效率，分析指标投入冗余和产出不足情况，并修正评价绩效。研究表明：（1）规模效率低于0.6的省份共24个，占80%，规模效率不高是制约生态文明建设水平提升的重要障碍；（2）在生态文明建设投入冗余和产出不足方面，数值较高的省（市）在地理分布上具有明显的区域聚集性；（3）领先地区资源节约集约利用绩效平均分高达3.92，落后地区平均分仅为0.84，生态文明建设绩效的差异性在资源节约集约利用方面表现的尤为明显；（4）人口规模偏大、绿色生态空间建设滞后于经济发展、水资源利用效率不高是多数生态强省（市）的薄弱环节。 Abstract:On the basis of the definition of ecological civilization and the Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Accelerating the Ecological Civilization Construction and with reference to some scholars' and research institutions' contributions, we selected 25 operable evaluation criteria at provincial level in this study to construct an evaluation system of laterally comparable criteria with the primary criterion featuring land space optimization, resource intensive use and ecological environmental protection, and to conduct quantitative analysis of the performance of China's provincial ecological civilization construction by joint use of analytic network process (ANP) and set pair analysis (SPA) method. On this basis, with the performances of land space optimization, resource intensive use, and ecological environmental protection as the output indicators and the number of employees, fiscal expenditures on science and technology, on energy saving and environmental protection as the input indicators, we measured the ecological civilization construction efficiency of provinces (or municipalities) and analyzed indicators input redundancy and output deficiency with data envelopment analysis(DEA), and revised the evaluation of performance. We have also done a great deal of work on exploratory research for the ecological civilization construction pursuing both quantity and quality. It shows that:(1) there are 24 provinces with scale efficiency lower than 0.6, accounting for 80%. Low scale efficiency is a major obstacle to improve the construction of ecological civilization in most regions; (2) when it comes to input redundancy and output deficiency in ecological civilization construction, provinces (or municipalities) with higher scale efficiency are obviously regionally concentrated in geographical distribution; (3) the leading regions have an average score of 3.92 in the performance of resource intensive use, while the backward regions only get 0.84 on average. The difference is evident in the aspect of resource intensive use; (4) large population, green ecological space construction that lags behind the economic development and low water utilization efficiency are still the weaknesses of the ecologically strong provinces (or municipalities). 参考文献 相似文献 引证文献

Study on Cloud Service Evaluation Index System Based on QoS

It is extremely urgent to study on the scientific and reasonable evaluation index system in this field when small and medium-sized enterprises start turning to purchase cloud services instead of IT hardware. By making use of analytic network process, based on characteristics of cloud services, referring to common QoS properties in cloud service evaluation, 11 cloud service evaluation indexes are established in this paper and each index is quantified.

Multi-Criteria Evaluation Approach of Mobile Text Entry Methods

Current evaluations on mobile text entry methods focus only on speed and accuracy performance but fail to consider subjective preferences of users. Such evaluation is ill-defined and does not constitute a systems approach since it requires a complex multi-criteria decision process that must encompass both objective and subjective criteria. Thus, this paper proposes the use of Analytic Network Process (ANP) in the evaluation of five mobile text entry methods in Android smartphones. A hierarchical network decision problem is developed from a focus group discussion of keen smartphone users. Using ANP, new insights in research and design of text entry methods are proposed. Results show that QWERTY method is the most preferred text entry method and is influenced by criteria on perceived text entry speed and number of keys. A survey is conducted to validate the results of the evaluation process using ANP. The main contribution of this work is in introducing a multi-criteria evaluation approach for mobile text entry research that holistically addresses speed-accuracy performance along with relevant subjective criteria that may potentially influence decision-making.

Selection Process of Supervisor for Doctoral Dissertation Using Analytical Network Process (ANP): An Iranian Study

One of the most critical activities that the PhD. Student maybe faced is selecting supervisor for her dissertation. Most often these decisions are in the form of a selection problem from a finite number of choices. The selection is based on a set of criteria, such as professors’ reputation, knowledge, and matching of interests among others. However, the application of these criteria in selecting a supervisor is often done in an unplanned manner, which can become one of the reasons for regret, lack of motivation, and poor quality of research output. The need for having a supervisor who fits well with the students’ preferences can hardly be overemphasized. The basic assumptions in this study, is that the criterions have relationships with each others. So the AHP method could not be a good way for evaluating the problem. The paper aims to demonstrate the use of analytical network process (ANP) in the selection of a thesis supervisor. A survey of doctoral students is conducted to obtain a list of criteria that are significant for selection of a research guide and then modeled as an ANP problem. A survey of junior and senior doctoral students in Tehran University is also conducted to ascertain the relative weights of the criteria elements to demonstrate the application of the proposed method.

Use of analytic network process in selecting knowledge management strategies

PurposeIn order to maintain competitive advantage, companies need to have and manage successful knowledge management (KM) strategies which are difficult to imitate. However, various critical factors, such as determinants, dimensions, and enablers, which affect the evaluation of a successful KM strategy, have not been systematically investigated. The purpose of this paper is to bridge this gap by providing a good insight into the use of analytic network process (ANP) that is a multi‐criteria, decision‐making methodology in selecting an appropriate KM strategy.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, after the decision criteria of KM strategy are introduced, an ANP model is developed and applied to KM strategy selection problem as a framework to guide KM managers.FindingsFirst, the comprehensive ANP framework presents a roadmap for successfully selecting an appropriate KM strategy for Turkish manufacturing organizations. Second, as compared to the human‐oriented KM strategy (HKM) and system‐oriented KM strategy (SKM), dynamic KM strategy (DKM) can lead to a more targeted improvement in terms of knowledge transparency, knowledge sharing and communication. Finally, findings demonstrate that the ANP model, with minor modifications, can be useful to all firms in their KM strategy selection decisions.Research limitations/implicationsThe developed ANP model provides firms with a simple, flexible, and easy to use approach to evaluate KM strategies efficiently. However, ANP is a highly complex methodology and requires more numerical calculations in assessing composite priorities than the traditional analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and hence it increases the effort.Originality/valueWhile the selection of a suitable KM strategy is an important component of organization's success, very little research has devoted explicit attention to this issue. ANP has the ability to be used as a decision‐making analysis tool since it incorporates feedback and interdependent relationships among decision criteria and alternatives. In addition, it gives valuable information and guidelines which hopefully will help the KM managers to evaluate KM strategies through their organizations in an effective way.

Prioritization of rural roads: AHP in group decision

PurposePoor conditions of rural roads in most developing countries have hindered the growth of their rural economy. Investments from government and other sources in rural road projects are inadequate, leading often to political, rather than socio‐economic, considerations in allocating funds to specific projects. Realizing this, many donor organizations demand an unbiased study for prioritizing rural roads for funds allocation. This requires prioritizing rural roads on a rational basis. This paper seeks to examine this issue.Design/methodology/approachA two‐stage AHP model is developed considering several socio‐economic criteria relevant to a road and the region through which it passes. The model is exercised in a group‐decision environment. The final scores indicate a list of roads in decreasing order of priority.FindingsThe framework, when applied to 178 rural roads in two districts of Orissa, a relatively backward state of India, yields a ranked‐order list of roads.Research limitations/implicationsExperts' judgments during pair‐wise comparison are associated with imprecision. Fuzzy AHP is a distinct alternative. Possible dependency among criteria has been ignored. Use of Analytic Network Process (ANP) can overcome problems arising from such dependencies.Practical implicationsFunds that are limited can be allotted to the highly ranked roads.Originality/valueThe paper presents application of AHP for ranking of rural roads in a developing country; development of a generic road prioritization framework; and devising a group decision‐making procedure that combines the best features of the group consensus and geometric mean methods.

WHEN SHOULD POLAND ENTER THE EURO ZONE?

The paper presents a solution to a real, current and significant problem for Poland. Poland, as a new EU country should join the Economic and Monetary Union – the Euro Zone – after fulfilling the convergence criteria set by the Maastricht Treaty, as soon as possible. Entering the zone, it should gain in many economic, social and political fields. We can therefore look for new opportunities. However, entering the Euro Zone also results in costs and risks. The paper aims to find such an alternative, which would maximize benefits and opportunities, and minimize costs and risks. The alternatives were developed – early, medium-term and late entry of Poland’s into the Euro Zone. The problem was solved by use of Analytic Network Process. Whether using the multiplicative or the additive/negative mathematical formulae, the conclusions show, without any doubt, that Poland should enter the Euro Zone late, that is, after 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.13033/ijahp.v1i2.55

Selecting Public Relations Personnel of Hospitals by Analytic Network Process

This study describes the use of analytic network process (ANP) in the Taiwanese hospital public relations personnel selection process. Starting with interviewing 48 practitioners and executives in north Taiwan, we collected selection criteria. Then, we retained the 12 critical criteria that were mentioned above 40 times by theses respondents, including: interpersonal skill, experience, negotiation, language, ability to follow orders, cognitive ability, adaptation to environment, adaptation to company, emotion, loyalty, attitude, and Response. Finally, we discussed with the 20 executives to take these important criteria into three perspectives to structure the hierarchy for hospital public relations personnel selection. After discussing with practitioners and executives, we find that selecting criteria are interrelated. The ANP, which incorporates interdependence relationships, is a new approach for multi-criteria decision-making. Thus, we apply ANP to select the most optimal public relations personnel of hospitals. An empirical study of public relations personnel selection problems in Taiwan hospitals is conducted to illustrate how the selection procedure works.

Using the ANP approach in selecting and benchmarking ERP systems

PurposeThis study aims to provide a good insight into the use of analytic network process (ANP), a multi‐criteria decision‐making methodology in selecting and benchmarking enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, ANP model is proposed with an actual case example in selecting the best ERP system as a framework to guide managers.FindingsThis model provides firms with a simple, flexible and easy to use approach to evaluate ERP systems efficiently. Findings demonstrate that the ANP model, with minor modifications, can be useful to all firms in their ERP system selection decisions.Research limitations/implicationsANP is a highly complex methodology and requires more numerical calculations in assessing composite priorities than the traditional analytic hierarchy process and hence it increases the effort.Originality/valueThis is probably the first time that an attempt has been made to apply the ANP model in ERP system selection decisions. ANP has the ability to be used as a decision‐making analysis tool since it incorporates feedback and interdependent relationships among decision criteria and alternatives. In addition, evaluation and selection of ERP system software can be very useful for both academic research and practice.

Use of analytic network process in vendor selection decisions

PurposeTo provide a good insight into the use of analytic network process (ANP) that is a multiple criteria decision‐making methodology in evaluating supplier selection problems.Design/methodology/approachSupplier selection problems are multi‐objective problems which have many qualitative and quantitative concerns. In this study, an ANP model is proposed in evaluating supplier selection process as a framework to help managers.FindingsIt is shown that ANP can be used as a decision analysis tool to solve multi‐criteria supplier selection problems that contain interdependencies.Research limitations/implicationsANP is a complex methodology and requires more comparisons than the traditional AHP and it increases the effort.Originality/valueProvides an effective framework to guide managers for evaluating suppliers.

A Use of Analytic Network Process for Supply Chain Management

Strategic decision analysis on Supply Chain Management (SCM) involves tangible and intangible factors and it needs to be evaluated by interdependent multiple criteria. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a practical and popular decision-making tool for SCM. Interdependency among criteria becomes a source of difficulty in directly applying AHP to various SCM decision problems. Hence, the managerial issue is examined by Analytic Network Process (ANP), the general form of AHP. This study addresses a new use of ANP on SCM strategic decision analysis such as a supplier selection and improvement of supply chain performance.