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1 - Prioritizing The Sustainable Development Of Strategic Infrastructures Using The Analytic Hierarchy Process: A Case Study Of Iran
Babak Nabizadeh Saman SolaimanianIntroduction: The importance of the global movement towards sustainable development has increased in the recent years, and it is necessary to redefine the concept of development in every country under a framework which responds to the current and future needs of that na MoreIntroduction: The importance of the global movement towards sustainable development has increased in the recent years, and it is necessary to redefine the concept of development in every country under a framework which responds to the current and future needs of that nation. Therefore, the aim of this research is to prioritize three strategic infrastructures of the national electricity distribution network, water supply network and fossil fuel distribution network within a specific practical framework. Materials and Methods: This research used the comprehensive multi-criteria decision-making method of the analytical hierarchy process which is based on the experiences gained in the design, implementation and operation of strategic infrastructures with a survey from 12 experts. Mentioned infrastructures have prioritized according to four economic, social, environmental and technical criteria along with 10 sub-criteria layers of investment and construction cost, maintenance cost, job creation, acceptance and public participation rate, water, soil and air pollution, final quality, technical efficiency and training of expert staff. Results and Discussion: The results showed that in examining the dimensions of sustainable development, the environmental criterion with a weight of 0.30 has the highest priority, followed by the technical criterion with a weight of 0.24. Social and economic criteria were ranked next with weights of 0.224 and 0.223 respectively. Also, the fuel distribution network with a weight of 0.026 had the highest importance in the sustainable development of infrastructure. The second priority was the nationwide electricity distribution network with a weight of 0.0252, and the third priority was the water supply network with a weight of 0.0251. Further, the weight of the alternatives for prioritizing the strategic target infrastructures based on the main criteria showed that the water supply network had the highest priority in economic and environmental criteria with weights of 0.27 and 0.34 respectively. In the social criterion, the nationwide electricity distribution network has the highest priority with a weight of 0.26, and in the technical criterion, the fuel network has the highest priority with a weight of 0.33. Conclusion: Iran with high dependency on fossil energy in its infrastructure demands planning for sustainable development in the processes of exploration, extraction, refining and transportation network of fossil fuels. Then the electricity network of the country requires fundamental changes in the electricity supply system and convergence with innovative technologies. In the third step, because of the water crisis, Iran needs to introduce novel technologies into its infrastructure to achieve higher efficiency. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Modeling IT project outsourcing decisions using group decision making methods
Mohamadreza Motadel mohammad ali Afshar Kazemi Sara DastbazRecently organizations note using information technology as a one of the important rival factors. To obtainmore profit from using information technology, they search for the best internal and external resources forprocuring their IT need. For this reason IT outsourcing MoreRecently organizations note using information technology as a one of the important rival factors. To obtainmore profit from using information technology, they search for the best internal and external resources forprocuring their IT need. For this reason IT outsourcing became one of the key issues in management. For thisreason managers face important problems, such as" which IT projects should be outsourced".In this article has tried with distinguishing factors witch has effect on IT projects outsourcing decisions andthe amount of their importance score by using analytic hierarchy process(AHP) method for calculating theoutsourcing of each project then by using binary programming, choose the IT projects for out sourcing. For thisresearch the IT department of NIORDC (national Iran oil refining and distributing company) has been chosen. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Estimation of Technological Coefficients Of Input-Output Table by Using the Group Decision Making Models (In Line With the Analytic Hierarchy)
M. Asgharpour J. Haghighat monfaredDecision makers and persons, in charge of ascertaining economic activities of each sector, who hold top position for marking for policies need to employ fully effective methods in order to make decision about priority cases of different sectors in comparison with each o MoreDecision makers and persons, in charge of ascertaining economic activities of each sector, who hold top position for marking for policies need to employ fully effective methods in order to make decision about priority cases of different sectors in comparison with each other as well as being able to allocate resources in a more proper way. These effective methods should be, processed and analyzed without taking too long or incurring high costs. The input-output model in economics is one of the tools being employed for economic planning and analysis of inter – industries relations . This model is prepared and updated with prevailing methods, such as RAS and its adjusted version. One has to dedicate long time work (months) and allocate high costs (billion of Rials), as well as a need for availability of precise data and statistic of the existing conditions (activities) at the State’s different economic sectors. It should be noted that this process usually is employed in less developed countries like Iran, within long intervals. This article intends to estimate technological coefficients of the input-output table in Iran for the first time by improvising a new method with the help of an improved analytic hierarchy process and group decision making (GDM). This particular method may well show itself to be quite effective when no clear cut statistic data of the activities of the State’s economy are available, also when we are facing time limit, resources inadequacy stringency while it is simultaneously felt that we must make use of technological coefficients in planning. Ten, estimated technological coefficients for the particular period has been worked out by employing RAS customary method, compared with estimated coefficients suggested by this piece of research work (As a modern model and incurring high time and costs of the prevailing methods) through making use of non-parametric statistical tests. The comparison has proved that the obtained results clearly shoe no meaningful difference between these two compared coefficients. Thus, the obtained results are very promising and it is hoped that they may come handy whenever the relevant experts have in mind to use an effective method. Manuscript profile -
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4 - Determining Relative Efficiency of Slightly-Nonhomogeneous Decision Making Units by Data Envelopment Analysis
R. Farzinpoor Saen A. Memariani F. Hosseinzadeh lotfiThe assumption of classical Data Analysis (DEA) model is based on complete homogeneity of Decision Making Units (DMU’s). The objective of this paper is to propose a method of determining relative efficiency of slightly-nohomogeneous DMU’s by using DEA. First MoreThe assumption of classical Data Analysis (DEA) model is based on complete homogeneity of Decision Making Units (DMU’s). The objective of this paper is to propose a method of determining relative efficiency of slightly-nohomogeneous DMU’s by using DEA. First missing values are inserted by series mean. Then relative weights of DMU are measured by Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and finally relative efficiency of DMU’s is computed by Chance Constrained DEA. A case study demonstrates the application of the proposed method. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Survey Factors of Implementation of Environmental management system(EMS) , ISO 14001by Using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) (Case study: ARAK SMEs)
Iraj Nouri Peyman Qaffari Abbas MardaniISO 14001 has attracted interest from industry, international organizations and governments around theglobe. ISO14001 standards are designed to help organizations to establish management processes for controllingand improving their environmental performance and for redu MoreISO 14001 has attracted interest from industry, international organizations and governments around theglobe. ISO14001 standards are designed to help organizations to establish management processes for controllingand improving their environmental performance and for reducing the impact of their operations on theenvironment. An empirical study using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was carried out to find the relativeweights and priorities of these critical success factors and benefitsThe study was carried out in the SMEs ARAK which includes 190 companies; the results of the studyindicate that the critical success factors in the order of importance are as follows: management approach,organizational change, technical aspects, and external and social aspects. The results of the study also indicatethe benefits that can be obtained by the implementation of ISO 14001: improvement in the company’s image andreputation, improvement in company’s processes and profits, improvement in customer loyalty and trust, andimprovement in staff morale and employere employee relations. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Identification and ranking the factors affecting organizational cynicism and its implications with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP): (A Study among faculty members)
seyedeh laya mortazavi ابوالحسن فقیهیBackground:One of the problems that now threat organizations and is one of the challenges of management is organizational cynicism.Objective:In this paper, the causes of organizational cynicism among faculty members and their implications have been identified.Methods: A MoreBackground:One of the problems that now threat organizations and is one of the challenges of management is organizational cynicism.Objective:In this paper, the causes of organizational cynicism among faculty members and their implications have been identified.Methods: After reviewing the literature and interviews with 15 experts, using AHP technique to identify and rank the most important reason was the organizational cynicism and its consequences.Results: Of the 19 factors were identified: perception of organizational policy , social cynicism, psychological cynicism, breach of contract , reducing organizational justice , reducing organizational support , job security and style of leadership. 8 also factor as to the consequences of the spread of this phenomenon at the University of 4 were identified by their important factor of experts respectively: obsessing over organizational change , reducing organizational commitment , reducing the incidence of organizational citizenship behaviors and reduction of job satisfaction. Conclusion: The findings suggest that universities consider the factors in the creation of organizational cynicism and control of the spread of this phenomenon avoid the consequences Manuscript profile -
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7 - شناسایی و رتبه بندی عوامل موثر بر استرس شغلی در کارکنان با تکنیک AHP
Mehdi Ebrahimi nejad - Nargeskhatoon Zeymaran Hadi ShafieeThe findings indicate that among the main factors affecting job stress the psycho-social, physical and environmental factors are prior to the other factors. Also amongst the psychosocial factors, lack of career promotion opportunities with 0.222 has the most weight and MoreThe findings indicate that among the main factors affecting job stress the psycho-social, physical and environmental factors are prior to the other factors. Also amongst the psychosocial factors, lack of career promotion opportunities with 0.222 has the most weight and a lack of accountability of the management about the employees' concerns with 0.036 has the least weight; amongst the physical factors, the uncompromising rest time factor has the most weight of 0.138, and the need to physical strength factor 0.20 has the least weight. Amongst the environmental factors, the unsafe working conditions factor with 0.059 has the most weight and the surface temperature of the working environment with 0.010 has the least weight amongst the main components of job stress. Conclusion: Because the lack of promotion opportunities has the most weight amongst the main causes of the employees occupational stress (psycho - social), the management and managers of Kaleh Amol Company would better prepare a training and collaborative environment so that the workers learn new items and feel the sense of being useful; besides they can progress on the path to career promotion and will increase the efficiency of the company Manuscript profile -
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8 - Evaluation of the Urban Settlement s Optimal System
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9 - The Strategic Positioning of Saderat Bank Brand from the Viewpoint of Legal Customers – Manufacturing Units of Southern Khorasan Province
L. Mahmoodi S. A. R. Davoodi T. Sadeghi A. Kafashpor F. YosefzadehThis study aims to study the position of Saderat Bank Brand, Sepah, Mellat, Melli, Parsian, Eghtesad Novin, and Tejarat banks in attracting legal customers – manufacturing units. The study used a mixed/combined methodology. The positioning process and the perceptu MoreThis study aims to study the position of Saderat Bank Brand, Sepah, Mellat, Melli, Parsian, Eghtesad Novin, and Tejarat banks in attracting legal customers – manufacturing units. The study used a mixed/combined methodology. The positioning process and the perceptual map technique were applied. The population included senior managers and financial executives of manufacturing units in Sothern Khorasan Province, for which the data was gathered through surveying their opinions due to their limited number (fewer than 40). The focus group technique and the questionnaires were used at two times to collect the data. Analyses were done by analytic hierarchy process technique and non-parametrical statistics, clomograph and Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney tests. The results indicate that Saderat Bank and Mellat Bank have the best position in terms of processes for the provision of manufacturing units with finance, the ease of processes for providing letter of guarantee and LC, and the provision of letter of guarantee and LC. Besides, Saderat Bank enjoyed the second rank – after Mellat Bank – on the minds of customers in this section of the market with regard to the negotiation and consultation services, and interaction between bank's managers and the senior managers of manufacturing units. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Surveying the Effect of Automated Service Quality on Customer's Commitment in Banking Industry
H. Vazifehdoost R. OmidzadePurpose: Nowadays competition for improving service quality is well known as a key strategic issue for organizations that operate in service sector. To reach this, banks have tried to use the backgrounds that information technology provides for them in order to pursue t MorePurpose: Nowadays competition for improving service quality is well known as a key strategic issue for organizations that operate in service sector. To reach this, banks have tried to use the backgrounds that information technology provides for them in order to pursue the modern methods and improve the quality of their services. The main purpose of this research is to investigate the outcomes of automatic service quality in electronic banking. Methodology: The present research is descriptive research in terms of method and nature; and in terms of performance it is surveying and in terms of aims it is applicable and uses structural equation modeling and LISREL software for investigating the relationships between the parts of model. Population in this research consists of bank customers in Azna town during the year 1391. To reach the aims of the research 450 questionnaires were distributed among the bank customers of Azna and among them 384 questionnaires were analyzed. Findings: Result of the research show that dimension of service quality has an impact on trust, commitment and customer delight. Also existence of impact of the customer delight on trust was accepted, but existence of impact of the customer delight on commitment was not accepted. Research Limitations: not to be available of accurate statistics of the customers using automated service was among the restricting factors in this research. Managerial Implications: Finally it is suggested that bank managers by adopting programs to know the strengths of their competitors in area of encourage and excite the customers to use of their automated service and also, to know the weakness of themselves in this area, providing the best services to their customers so that customers will understand the quality in the way of offering services and the pleasure sense be improved. Manuscript profile -
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11 - The Strategy Formulation for Customer Relationship Management System with Balance Score Card Approach (CRM SCORE CARD) in Sapco Company
J. Haghighat Monfared E. SaraeeniaToday organizations focus on their customers to set and regulate their sale and marking strategies. Modern organizations try to present the best for their customers as the aim of customer relation management is to develop long-term and stable dependencies between the co MoreToday organizations focus on their customers to set and regulate their sale and marking strategies. Modern organizations try to present the best for their customers as the aim of customer relation management is to develop long-term and stable dependencies between the companies and their customers. The importance of this subject is better understood by considering guidelines on customers’ satisfaction and customer relation management system strategies. One of the most important challenges to modern organizations is the implementation of strategies which are regulated by thought and systematic methods. Organizations which have used performance evaluation system- particularly balanced score card- prove to be strategically successful. It is believed that CRM’s score card is one of the strongest tools in collecting customer relation management system strategy. This card converts CRM plans to key factors which predict success of CRM. This research aimed at collecting data on customer relation management system strategy based on balanced score card as an organization concentrates on four approaches (financial, customer, domestic process and learning and growth). In this research after identifying mission , perspective and current strategies of organization , the strategic goals of customer relation management system were determined for each aspect of balanced score card. After conducting Extensive theoretical studies in order to recognize the key factors of success in customer relation management system and Screening them, next step was collecting performance key indices for each of mentioned factors which were then prioritized by AHP method and establishing balanced score card. Finally the formulating map for customer relationship management system strategy was determined for each one of success factors. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Ecological capability assessment to determine areas suitable for development in the range of the Rayen, the city of Kerman, based on ecotourism zoning by GIS and AHP
Farideh Asadian Majid Asadi Marjan Javadian NaminiEco-tourism (ecological tourism) is naturally close relationship with the environment, Theenvironmental assessment be done properly if it leads to the development of rural areas of thecity. Environmental protection strategy, especially in less developed regions where th MoreEco-tourism (ecological tourism) is naturally close relationship with the environment, Theenvironmental assessment be done properly if it leads to the development of rural areas of thecity. Environmental protection strategy, especially in less developed regions where thedevelopment could be based on tourism, is more important. Rhine historical and tourist city inKerman Province in the mountain range that has thousands of good weather and the potentialfor eco-tourism (ecological tourism), which is examined in this study. Applied research anddevelopment research method is descriptive. The main objective of this study was to evaluatethe ecological zoning for the development of ecotourism based on GIS and AHP inidentifying the rural town of Rhine is examined. After weighting variables AHP hierarchywere using GIS to overlay zoning, resulting in the development of eco-tourism for the regionRhine in three separate classification was developed 3/27% Rayen area on the first floorprioritized for development User tourist 7/6% second priority area, which if necessary can beused to develop tourism. Also, 66% of the Rayen area of tourism, ecological tourism in thearea is poor management and political strategies that contribute to the development of theRayen. Manuscript profile -
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13 - Investigating the Attainability of Good Urban Governance Indexes by Emphasizing on Urban Life Quality (Case Study Districts 1, 7 and 22 of Tehran City
Hanie Tavakoli Mehdi MoemeniIntroduction and objective: Urban growth in twentieth century has increased the urban population dramatically and made urbanization the default way of living. Nowadays, with urban expansion and its complexity, governors and authorities cannot handle and guide the urban MoreIntroduction and objective: Urban growth in twentieth century has increased the urban population dramatically and made urbanization the default way of living. Nowadays, with urban expansion and its complexity, governors and authorities cannot handle and guide the urban societies and meet the increasing demands of urban development by themselves. In this situation, a process of coordination forms among government, public sector, civil society and private sector which is called urban governance. One of the impacts of good urban governance can be investigated in the measurable concept of life quality indexes. Therefore, this study firstly aimed to analyze and determine the coordinates and dimensions of good urban governance and then by utilizing analytic hierarchy process (AHP) model, these indexes were evaluated in Districts 1, 7 and 22 of Tehran City. Study method: Study method was descriptive-analytic and based on the document-library studies and field researches. Then primary data were classified and accordingly AHP conceptual method was prepared. Findings: In AHP model based on the standard good urban governance indexes, these indexes were divided into 4 clusters in which each of them were provided with 4 sub criteria in Expert Choice software. Conclusion: By utilizing pairwise comparisons and sensitivity analysis, the study results show the weights of indexes accordingly: transparency index 0.153, participation index 0.080, accountability index 0.439 and rule of law index 0.328. Also, the inconsistency index weighs at 0.10 and acceptable level. Districts 1, 22 and 7 are respectively arranged according to governance index from highest to lowest. Manuscript profile -
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14 - Identify and examine the available capacities and potentials of the land focusing on infilling development (Case study: Sardasht city neighborhoods)
Keramatollah Zayyari Ahmad Pourahmad Rezgar HamzehpourFollowing the rapid population growth and emergence new urbanization changes in the world, we have been witnessed the extension of urban development patterns such as horizontal expansion which has caused to form suburbs, to destroy agricultural lands and to forget inter MoreFollowing the rapid population growth and emergence new urbanization changes in the world, we have been witnessed the extension of urban development patterns such as horizontal expansion which has caused to form suburbs, to destroy agricultural lands and to forget intermediate textures and their depletion from inside. These matters makes it necessary using capacities and potentials of the inside of the town. Therefore the purpose of this paper is identify and examine capacities and potentials of infilling development in the neighborhoods of Sardasht. The kind of research is practical and its review method is descriptive-analytical. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and expert choice software were used to prioritize and validating standards and Geographic Information System (GIS) was used for layers production and processing. During this process 8 standards and effective indexes including population density, deserted and abandoned lands, brown lands, building quality, building floors, building age, military and cemetery applications were identified and applied. Finally by summing together of mass standards and sub standards, using mathematical operations attempted to create the final development map and their prioritizing. The final map indicates that the 3 and 8 neighborhoods which are placed in 1 and 2 priorities have the most infill development potential and 5 and 9 neighborhoods in the end of the priorities have the lowest capacity to develop from the inside(infill development). Manuscript profile -
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15 - Identifying and prioritizing factors affecting the use of digital promotion tools by farmers (a case study of Kohgilouye province and Boyer Ahmed)
mohsen mousaei Akbar ZakinegadThe purpose of this research was to identify and prioritize factors affecting the use of digital promotion tools by farmers. The research in terms of division based on the purpose is considred as a developmental research; In terms of classification based on the method o MoreThe purpose of this research was to identify and prioritize factors affecting the use of digital promotion tools by farmers. The research in terms of division based on the purpose is considred as a developmental research; In terms of classification based on the method of data collection can be categorized as a descriptive-survey research; And in terms of the type of data, it is a mixed qualitative and quantitative research.The statistical population of the research consists of professors, agricultural experts and leading farmers who have enough experience in the field of digital agriculture. The analysis method in the qualitative part is the Delphi method and in the quantitative part the analytic hierarchy prosses (AHP) is used to rank the known factors. The results in the qualitative part led to the identification of 6 main factors (economic, individual, educational-extensional, policy making, technical and motivational factors). The ranking results showed that individual factors with weight (0.267) in the first place, educational-promotional factors with weight (0.256) in second place, technical and technological factors with weight (0.187) in third place, motivational factor with weight (0.131) In the fourth place, policy making weight (0.093) is in the fifth place and economic factors with weight (0.065) is in the sixth place. Manuscript profile -
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16 - An Analysis of Customer-based Brand Equity in the Field of Agricultural Extension and Education: Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach
Mehrdad NiknamiThis study aimed to determine the criteria, sub-criteria, and priorities of brand equity (BE) in the agricultural extension and education (AEAE) field at Islamic Azad University. Prioritization and weighting of the BE alternatives of the AEAE field were performed by the MoreThis study aimed to determine the criteria, sub-criteria, and priorities of brand equity (BE) in the agricultural extension and education (AEAE) field at Islamic Azad University. Prioritization and weighting of the BE alternatives of the AEAE field were performed by the use of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) approaches. Given the fact that we targeted customer-based brand equity (CBBE), 28 Ph.D. students with higher knowledge and understanding in the field of AEAE were selected from the Islamic Azad University of Iran using purposive sampling. A questionnaire based on the 1-9 Saati scale was considered our main research tool. The outputs of the sub-criteria priorities based on the weights derived from the Expert Choice and Super Decision software were used to compare the results obtained from the AHP and ANP approaches for the BE in the AEAE field. The results of this study can be utilized by managers and marketers of higher education in the field of agriculture and specifically in (AEAE). Manuscript profile -
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17 - Combined Data Envelopment Analysis and Analytical Hierarchy Process Methods to obtain the Favorable Weights from Pairwise Comparison Matrix
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18 - Feasibility study of development and exploitation projects of hydroelectric power stations in urban main water supply systems using hierarchical analysis method (case study: part of Tehran main metropolitan water main pipeline system)
Rojin ziaeipourroudsari Mohammad Reza BeheshtiPreserving the environment and making fossilfuels viable for energy production, as well as power grid losses and low efficiency of thermal power plants, have drawn human attention to the use of alternative and renewable resourcesof energy such as hydroenergy.One of the MorePreserving the environment and making fossilfuels viable for energy production, as well as power grid losses and low efficiency of thermal power plants, have drawn human attention to the use of alternative and renewable resourcesof energy such as hydroenergy.One of the most effective approaches to operational managementof the urbanwatersupply networks is to control thesurplus hydraulicpressure in somepartsof thesystem.Therefore,utilizing thepotential head along main gravitypipelines route to recoverenergy can be considered as a favourable strategy for optimum flowcontrol and management of thewaterpressure in the network.In this study,by applying hydraulic simulationof a given water supply network,the important hydraulicparameters suchas available netpressure head in various locationsof waterpipeline and water reservoirs inflow havebeen derived.Hence,by considering these essentialparameters and taking into account the topographicstatusof water transmission route and hydraulicgrade line elevation at each point,thepower output was calculated at nine selected hydropower sites.In addition,to Prioritizing theconstruction and operationof theproposed hydropower potentials and providing useful guidance to authorities,investors and executive managers,a multi-criteria decision-making analysis based on the analytic hierarchy process was conducted according to five key criteria including technical,economic,social, passivedefence and environmental aspects.Hence,a comprehensive multi-criteria model based on AHP and questionnaires has been developed to rank hydroenergy production in proposed sites in a water supply network.By analysing the expert questionnaires and weighting to each of thecriteria and sub-criteria(pairwise comparison)in theExpertChoicesoftware,it was found that thetechnical,economic,environmental,passivedefence and socialcriteria were ranked in first to fifth place,respectively.The results showed that microhydropower potential sites in R.1183,R.1453 and R.57reservoirs with installed capacityof3100,4107and1072KW respectively,were ranked in thefirst to third priorityof construction in thestudied watersupply network. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Location of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Case Study: Hidaj City (Zanjan Province) Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Location of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Case Study: Hidaj City (Zanjan Province) Environmental Impact Assessment of Proposed Location of Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Case Study: Hidaj City (Zanjan Province)
Younes Khosravi Abdolhossein Parizanganeh Mi Ali Asgha Mokhtari Khadije SalehiBackground and Objective: The high rapid urbanization, unappropriated patterns of consumption, changes in living standards and diversity of productions are the main factors of increasing of waste generation and changes in the composition of wastes that cause many proble MoreBackground and Objective: The high rapid urbanization, unappropriated patterns of consumption, changes in living standards and diversity of productions are the main factors of increasing of waste generation and changes in the composition of wastes that cause many problems in the environment. Accordingly, selecting a suitable site for landfill can prevent their adverse environmental impacts. Materials and Methods: This investigation is an applied research using descriptive-analytical methods and was aimed to determine appropriate location for waste landfilling of Hidaj city in Zanjan province. For this purpose, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and ArcGIS 10.3 software were used. Accordingly, and given the required parameters for choosing the optimum site that have an important role in site selection, weighting using hierarchical method was performed and thereafter the layers were overlaid and the optimum sites were identified. Results: According to the results, the suitable area for landfill was diagnosed in the eastern part of the Hidaj city. The required area of land for landfill was determined based on the average rate of population growth, density of generated waste, volume of waste mass, and the average per capita of waste generation in the study area. Discussion and Conclusion: The results showed that the selected area likely has high potential for landfilling of municipal solid wastes of Hidaj for the next 20-year period. Manuscript profile -
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20 - Safety and biological factor Assessment in crisis management of urban tunnel
Leila Abbaszadeh Tavassoli Azadeh Nekooei Esfahani Hasti BorgheipourBackground and Objective: Urban Expansion and problems regarding urban life raise the necessity of providing actionable strategies to improve urban inhabitants’ life. Today, with increasing tunnel constructions, safety in tunnels has been the issue for engineers, MoreBackground and Objective: Urban Expansion and problems regarding urban life raise the necessity of providing actionable strategies to improve urban inhabitants’ life. Today, with increasing tunnel constructions, safety in tunnels has been the issue for engineers, government officials and authorities. In order to standardize and safety enhancement, safety assessment is the first priority to adopt relevant measures to improve safety level in tunnels. Generally, regarding to the limited spaces in urban tunnels, accidents in tunnels may result in more critical conditions. Occurring of these accidents may disturb the tunnel’s function, which may lead to fire, respiratory problems etc. Given to critical condition after the accidents, therefore, it is required to adopt appropriates methods for safety factor assessment in crisis management of tunnels. The present study address safety and biological factor assessment in crisis management of urban tunnels after that we would investigate the differences between Tohid, Resalat and Shohadaie Qazeh tunnels. Method: To analyze data, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) has been used. Findings: The highest level of risk associated with Tohid tunnel and the lowest level of risk associated with Shohadaie Qazeh tunnels. Discussion and Conclusion: The results of research in 1396 show that the ventilation system has the highest weight and drainage has the lowest weight and Tohid tunnel has the first rank. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Suitability Evaluation for Agriculture with Regard to Ecological, Economic Power and Social Demand in Semnan Watershed
mojtaba ghandali kamran shayesteh Mohammad Sadi MesgariBackground and Purpose: Optimal and principled use of natural resources and land use management based on ecological potential, has an important role in environmental management and prevention of environmental degradation in the direction of sustainable development. Howe MoreBackground and Purpose: Optimal and principled use of natural resources and land use management based on ecological potential, has an important role in environmental management and prevention of environmental degradation in the direction of sustainable development. However, ignoring the social need, despite considering the economic and especially the ecological potential in land use planning, leads to inconsistency with the terrestrial reality, which is one of the basic principles of any land use planning. Materials and Methods: In this study, using weighted linear combination method and hierarchical analysis and standardization of criteria using fuzzy sets, in addition to preparing an ecological and economic potential map for agricultural use, the social needs to change land from barren lands to agriculture were also mapped. By combining all of them, a map of the desirability of changing barren lands to agriculture in the Semnan watershed was obtained, which can also be used in modeling land use changes. Results: In this study, unemployment rate and population growth rate in the next ten years as the most important social factors of agricultural land use change, access to roads and electricity as the most important economic factors, and soil and water as the most important ecological resources of agricultural land use were determined. Discussion and conclusions: Considering the social needs and economic potential along with ecological capability, is more in line with the ground reality and can be used in the optimal allocation of agricultural land. Manuscript profile -
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22 - Site selection of wind farms in Semnan province by using AHP method
Hasan Rezaei mokhtar karami Fahimeh ShakeriBackground and Objective: Limited fossil energy source and increase of energy demand is always pushed man to search for new energy sources as replacement. In this case the winds always have a special place in the new generation of energy sources. Semnan province with fa MoreBackground and Objective: Limited fossil energy source and increase of energy demand is always pushed man to search for new energy sources as replacement. In this case the winds always have a special place in the new generation of energy sources. Semnan province with favourable topographical and relativity suitable situation is one of the best places for building a wind farm. Method: Therefore, in this research different criteria and sub criteria have been used to identify the suitable location for building wind farms in Semnan province, As the importance of information fusion, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method were employed for weighting the layers and the Expert Choice software implemented for this purpose. The Arc GIS program has been used for special analyses and overlapping of layers. After the analysis of information, according to the capacity of building wind farms, province of Semnan has been divided to four parts of great, good, normal and weak. Findings: At last, it is indicated that Geographic Information System as a Supportive Decision making system can be practical both in preparing of data and designing the priorities and giving expert's ideas dealing with different factors and also help the designers to select the proper location for the wind farms. Discussion and Conclusion: In this research, three regions have been determined, considering priority of overlaying and limitation of land and places, survey of priority area also considering the climate condition and personal observation have been determined that this places are Damghan, Nothwestern of Garmsar and and some part of eastern Shahroud. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Evaluation of municipal solid waste final disposal scenarios through life cycle assessment and analytic hierarchy process methods (Case study: Tehran)
Somayeh Khan Pouraghdam Mehdi Ghanbarzadeh Lak Mehrdad Mohtadi Mohammad Reza Sabour Background and Objective: An integrated model of life cycle assessment and hierarchical analysis was developed to determine the best practical method for municipal solid waste disposal. The model used for environmental and technical assessments of scenarios inclu More Background and Objective: An integrated model of life cycle assessment and hierarchical analysis was developed to determine the best practical method for municipal solid waste disposal. The model used for environmental and technical assessments of scenarios included (A) landfilling of wastes without energy extraction; (B) waste incineration with energy recovery and ash burial; and (C) production of compost from the organic components and landfilling other wastes. Method: In order to conduct environmental assessments, the amount of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) was estimated by life cycle of the disposal method. Technical evaluations were carried out based on the hierarchical analysis method and a survey of experts. In order to analyze the results of the proposed model, Tehran city in Iran was selected as a case study. Findings: The highest greenhouse gas emissions occurred in scenario A, and the lowest was associated with scenario B. Maximum discounts on emissions from burning putrescible wastes, paper and cardboards were obtained in scenario B. In contrast, landfilling of such wastes in scenarios A and C was the main source of methane production. Although the incineration of plastic wastes might lead to more energy extraction in scenario B, the generation of non-biological CO2 had an incremental effect on GHG emissions. Scenarios A and C had a relatively high superiority over scenario B from the perspective of most technical criteria, but the probability of leachate in these scenarios reduced their technical advantages. Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the combination of evaluations, the method of landfilling without energy extraction is the most inappropriate option, and waste incineration with energy extraction leads to the lowest greenhouse gas emissions and is technically acceptable. Manuscript profile -
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24 - Impact Assessment of Candidate Landfill Sites for Zanjan City Using Improved RIAM Method
Ghazal Monzavi Abdolrassoul Salmanmahiny Habibollah YunesiBackground and Objectives: In Zanjan city, no research has been conducted for selection of asuitable site for sanitary disposal of solid waste. At the moment, a traditional landfill site is used forsolid wastes disposal in the vicinity of the city. The site has high pot MoreBackground and Objectives: In Zanjan city, no research has been conducted for selection of asuitable site for sanitary disposal of solid waste. At the moment, a traditional landfill site is used forsolid wastes disposal in the vicinity of the city. The site has high potential to pollute the environmentdue to the open air practice of waste disposal. Hence, it is urgent to select a site for this purpose fromamongst the proposed ones.Unsuitable landfill sites may have many negative impacts. Using environmental impact assessmentcan highly help mitigate the negative effects and arrive at a sound environmental management plan.RIAM is an approach that guarantees a sound and at the same time fast and clear evaluation of themain environmental impacts of development projects. This approach has many advantages and somedisadvantages, and of the latter the subjectivity has been targeted in this research.We used the RIAM that was upgraded with the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to lower thesubjectivity implicit in the scoring of the impacts and introduce more objectivity to the process.Method of study: We used suggested landfill sites in Zanjan City and assessed their environmentalimpacts through integration of AHP and RIAM methods. Comparing the effects of each of theselandfills on the environment helped us in selecting the least impacting one.Results: In the process, we integrated the RIAM with the AHP and found the present landfill site stillholds some edge over other suggested sites. The possibility of improving the original RIAM methodwith the AHP was also shown to be applicable and promising.Discussion and conclusion: This study shows that RIAM method can be upgraded throughintegration with the AHP method. The integration transformed challenging ideas on the scoring of theimpacts and provided an opportunity for inclusion of expert opinion and greatly enhancedachievement of a unified impact score. Manuscript profile -
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25 - Land Suitability Evaluation Based on the Climatic Elements for Canola Cultivation Using Fuzzy and AHP model in Kordestan
Amir hossein Halabian Nahid esmaeliBackground and Objective: The challenge of costant development production in agriculture is the food security for growing population that increase the country food needs. The capability finding, lands regionalization and encouraging the producers for producting the stra MoreBackground and Objective: The challenge of costant development production in agriculture is the food security for growing population that increase the country food needs. The capability finding, lands regionalization and encouraging the producers for producting the strategic and high quality products with more add end- value result in optimum production according to offer and demand and decreasing the depandence. The edible oil have the most depandence amond basive materials so, cultivating the oily seeds with favorite quality and more efficiency that be compatible with climate conditions of country is as the most important effective factors for increasing the production operation. Method: In this research, first, the studied data of 7 meteorology station have been studied daily during the common years (1992-2010:1371- 1389) for 19 years statistic period. Then, the value information layers have been provided for Geographic Information System. The studied layers including the height, landuse, soil, frosty, effective and active growth term period. The present layers have been fuzzy by using fuzzy redundant, and then the weight of each layer have been calculated by AHP model.Then, the final regionalization of feasibility study for Canola cultivation have been provided. Findings: The results of study indicated that Kordeston province have fine cultivation capability for canola oily plant, so the 28% of lands in northeast and south east place in very fine limit. 38% of province lands place in fine limit and more of them observe in eastern half of province. 24% of province lands is in the medium limit and 10% of province lands place in weak limit, Generally, the eastern half of Kordestan province have more capability for Canola cultivation. Discussion & conclusion: Based on the obtained results, the Kordestan province lands were divided in to four categories of highly suitable (7940.8 km2), suitable (10905.3 km2), moderate (6824 km2) and weak (2829.3 km2) lands on the basis of the environmental and climatologocal potentials for canola cultivation. Manuscript profile -
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26 - Fuzzy Risk Assessment of Metro Station Construction (Case study: Karaj D2 Metro Station)
Soroush Salimipour Seyed Mohammad Reza Miri Lavasani Saeed Give chiBackground and Objective: Growth of urban population contributes to many emerging problems including traffic, disturbances in the transportation system, air pollution and traffic accidents. In order to reduce these problems, it is possible to use rapid transportation sy MoreBackground and Objective: Growth of urban population contributes to many emerging problems including traffic, disturbances in the transportation system, air pollution and traffic accidents. In order to reduce these problems, it is possible to use rapid transportation systems and clean energy, such as rail transport systems (Metro), which can help to reduce traffic and also reduce air pollution and environmental pollution. On the other hand, with the remarkable development of our country in subway industry and its increasing necessity in large cities, transport systems (metro) have pushed industrialists and manufacturers towards such projects. This increases the number of metro and tunnel construction projects that may result in many incidents. The aim of this study is to investigate the hazards associated with metro station construction projects. Method: In this applied research, an analytical descriptive method is used to investigate the hazards of constructing a metro station. In general, Fuzzy Risk Assessment (FRA) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) models are used for this purpose. The risk assessment process involves four general stages including: identifying, assessing, responding, and monitoring the risks. Regarding the problem of uncertainty in the field of risk management as well as the lack of information in this field, fuzzy risk assessment method was used and hierarchical analysis was applied to include the importance of component as compared to each other. Findings: After evaluation, the results indicated that the aggregative risk of the project was almost equal to 50%, which confirms very high probability of occurrence and severity of the risks. Also, considering the dimensions of the risks and risk factors studied, it was found that the largest share of this number was related to the implementation of metro station access and the risk of debris falling during drilling. Conclusion: In order to reduce the risks and incidents, these areas should be focused and appropriate preventive and control measures should be considered to ensure greater safety in such projects. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Zoning earthquake vulnerability using GIS (Case study: Tehran city)
Mahdi Hashemi Aliasghar Alesheikh Mohammadreza MalekIntroduction: Natural hazards like earthquakes, tornados and floods can cause considerable losses to lives and environmental properties. In order to develop an appropriate risk management and loss mitigation strategy, it is crucial to develop reliable methods for risk a MoreIntroduction: Natural hazards like earthquakes, tornados and floods can cause considerable losses to lives and environmental properties. In order to develop an appropriate risk management and loss mitigation strategy, it is crucial to develop reliable methods for risk assessment. Risk assessment is defined by both assessing the likelihood and intensity of the natural disaster. Methodology: In order to assess earthquake vulnerability in this research, governing factors were identified and weighted using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Vulnerability map for census tracts of Tehran city has been provided with the help of Index Overlay (IO) and Fuzzy Logic methods. Results are presented visually in GIS environment. Results: The results indicate the preference of fuzzy logic in determining vulnerability of areas, although index overlay method with sufficient number of weight classes for each factor can bring similar results. In addition, index overlay method benefits from simplicity, faster problem solving and more flexibility in combining inputs and ranking outputs. A suitable method for the preparation of vulnerability map must observe the fuzziness rate of parameters, the appropriate selection of membership function and the optimized integration of data layers. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Evaluation of environmental potential in Parsabad, Moghan for urban development using GIS and AHP
Dariush Nami Ebrahim Fataei Arezoo Nejaei Mojgan ZaeimdarAbstract Background and Objective: Use of land ignoring the ecological differences and environmental potentials leads to adverse consequences and destruction of the environment, and eventually threatens natural resources and hinders sustainable development of the envir MoreAbstract Background and Objective: Use of land ignoring the ecological differences and environmental potentials leads to adverse consequences and destruction of the environment, and eventually threatens natural resources and hinders sustainable development of the environment. Rapid expansion and development, lack of urban planning, and imbalance composition of Parsabad County call for implementation of proper management to prevent negative effects of development process and necessitate introduction of new zones for urban development. This study aimed to select appropriate directions for urban development within Parsabad County. Method: MADM was used with a focus on value and compensatory Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to weigh and combine the criteria in GIS environment. Urban development was completed using the criteria for ecological model of urban, rural, and industrial development. Moreover, some economic, social, hydrologic and hydro-geological criteria such as distance from wells, rivers, roads, airports, industrial zones, faults, and cities were also incorporated in this model. Conclusion: Results revealed that from the total area of Parsabad County, 6238.2896 acres was suitable, 18146.5083 acres was moderately suitable, and 110121.067 acres was unsuitable for urban development. Suitable and moderately suitable lands for urban development landuse are mostly located in the northern part of the medium. At present, the spatial distribution of Parsabad population centers in this area mainy because of adjacency to Aras River, low slope and proximity to the residential area. Manuscript profile -
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29 - Hybrid Portfolio Optimization using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) and Markowitz Model (Case study of Tehran Stock Exchange)
Nasimeh Abdi mehdi Moradzadeh Fard Hamid Ahmadzadeh Mahmoud KhoddamUsing effective and efficient criteria in choosing the investment portfolio can provide the most profitability for individual and institutional investors. Therefore, it seems necessary to choose a hybrid method to create a portfolio that shows better performance. The pu MoreUsing effective and efficient criteria in choosing the investment portfolio can provide the most profitability for individual and institutional investors. Therefore, it seems necessary to choose a hybrid method to create a portfolio that shows better performance. The purpose of this study is to provide a model that can combine Multi-criteria decision-making techniques and Markowitz's mean-variance model, in different periods, to create an optimal portfolio that maximizes shareholder profits. The proposed model was implemented in three steps. In the first step, using the AHP technique, utilizing the opinion of experts, comparing different decision options based on the fundamental and technical criteria effective in decision making and prioritizing the mentioned criteria during the period from June 2016 to June 2021, among industries Activists in the Tehran Stock Exchange were selected as top industries. In the second step, from selected industries, three portfolios with one-month, six-month, and one-year periods were selected using the CoCoSo technique. In the third step, using the Markowitz model in the expressed time period, optimal portfolios were created on the efficient frontier. The results of this study showed that this hybrid proposed model will give more returns to investors according to the risk in different time periods. Manuscript profile -
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30 - Landfill Site Selection for Urban Hysteresis of Qazvin City using the AHP in ArcGIS Software
Younes Khosravi Hamid AshjaeiThe daily increase in populationand urban development, increasing consumption of undegradable materials and many other of mechanical and modern life aspects have caused to managers pay more attention to the issue of wastes. According to the environmental, economic and e MoreThe daily increase in populationand urban development, increasing consumption of undegradable materials and many other of mechanical and modern life aspects have caused to managers pay more attention to the issue of wastes. According to the environmental, economic and ecological impacts, choosing landfill must be done carefully and during a scientific process. This study was aimed to suggest the best places for municipal urban solid waste disposal in Qazvin. This investigation is an applied research using descriptive-analytical methods and was aimed to determine appropriate location for waste landfilling of Qazvin city. For this purpose, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and ArcGIS 10.3 software was used. Accordingly and given the required parameters for choosing the optimal site that have an important role in site selection such as Soil, Geology, Rivers, Roads, Cities and Villages points, Climatology, Roads etc., the AHP model was performed and the target areas were identified for landfill in Qazvin city. According to the maps and layers created, Potential areas for wastes disposal have been identified in 5 classes and were chosen Lands with an area of above 70 hectares from lands in fifth grade and for the best place to landfill in the range of 40 years old. Based on the results, the suitable area for landfill was diagnosed in central and northern parts of the Qazvin city cause of low permeability soil, suitable land use, suitable distance and good buffer from rivers, the distance from faults, cities and village, proximity to road access and communication and dry climate. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Identification of factors influencing tourism industry development with cultural approach and their prioritization with AHP method (case study: Iran country)
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32 - Evaluation of Behavioral Biases Affecting Investors’ Decision-Making by Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
Hossein Jamali Masoud BakhtiariThe purpose of the present study is to evaluate behavioral biases affecting investors’ decision-making by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. This research is a case study in terms of data collection and it is descriptive-explorative in methodology. Regarding purpos MoreThe purpose of the present study is to evaluate behavioral biases affecting investors’ decision-making by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. This research is a case study in terms of data collection and it is descriptive-explorative in methodology. Regarding purpose, this study is classified in the group of applied research. The statistical population included all the active clients (around 300) of Yasouj stock exchange firm. The sample size was calculated to be 168 by Cochran formula. In this research, a snowball sampling method was used and data collection tools were Delphi and pairwise comparison questionnaires. For data analysis, multi-criteria decision-making techniques such as fuzzy-AHP were used. The research data were analyzed by Super Decision software. Prioritization of behavioral biases affecting investor’ decisions showed that overconfidence bias (0.235) is in the 1st level, aversion bias (0.168) is in the 2nd level, and mental accounting bias (0.149) is in the 3rd level. Moreover, availability bias (0.119) is in the 4th level, agency bias (0/108) is in the 5th level, regret bias (0.095) is in the 6th level, anchoring bias (0.073) is in the 7th level and finally, herding bias (0.054) is in the 8th level. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Assessing groundwater vulnerability in Ramhormoz aquifer using a GIS and DRASTIC Techniques
Pouriya Moradi Hassan Rouhi Kazem Rangzan Nasrollah Kalantari Nazanin GhanbariAquifer vulnerability assessment to identify areas that have a potential contamination of water re-sources management, is very important. One of the rudimentary and important ways to prevent groundwater contamination is the identification of vulnerable areas and applied MoreAquifer vulnerability assessment to identify areas that have a potential contamination of water re-sources management, is very important. One of the rudimentary and important ways to prevent groundwater contamination is the identification of vulnerable areas and applied its results for land use management. In this study, the vulnerability of Ramhormoz aquifer evaluated by an Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method and Modified DRASTIC based on GIS. In the DRASTIC model the map of seven hydrogeological characteristics affecting groundwater pollution (depth to water, net recharge, aquifer media, soil type, topography, the impact of vadose zone and hydraulic conduc-tivity) was combined using Geographic information system (GIS) and aquifer vulnerability map was prepared. In order to overlaying the data layer tree methods (DRASTIC-DRASTIC, DRASTIC-AHP and AHP-AHP methods) have been used. Nitrate concentration data of groundwater have been used for model validation. The results show that, except the southeast that have a high vulnerability, other parts of plain have a low to moderate vulnerability. In the study area, DRASTIC-DRASTIC and DRASTIC-AHP methods have a better results rather than AHP-AHP method. The correlation coefficient between Q index and nitrate concentration in DRASTIC-DRASTIC, DRASTIC-AHP and AHP-AHP methods is obtained 0.97, 0.96 and 0.81, respectively, which confirmed the results. Manuscript profile -
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34 - Optimum ecotourism site selection in Kojur basin of Mazandaran province using ordered weighted average (OWA) and Geographic information system (GIS)
Amir Saadatfar Hassan FaramarziIn order to create sustainable development in the tourism industry, the proper understanding of environmental potentials and its sensitivity to human activities is very important. This study has identified and prioritized the potential of ecotourism sites in the Kojur b MoreIn order to create sustainable development in the tourism industry, the proper understanding of environmental potentials and its sensitivity to human activities is very important. This study has identified and prioritized the potential of ecotourism sites in the Kojur basin of Mazandaran province. Physiographies criteria, including slope, direction, and elevation, as well as criteria of distance from road, river, village, sliding locations and canopy percent, were selected as the appropriate index. The criteria were evaluated and fuzzy by the experts and Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method. Subsequently, using the Ordered weighted average (OWA) scenarios, the appropriate ecotourism site was selected. To reduce risk and increase managerial power, Boolean logic was used. The results showed that the landslide and the roads had a maximum value of 0.315 and 0.238, respectively. The output maps of the OWA scenarios have shown that the northeastern range of the cougar basin is the most optimal location for the establishment of the ecotourism site, and the northern region was ranked next. In the scenario of the low-risk level and non-compensated, and low-risk level and low compensation scenario, 83 hectares of land were recognized for the appropriate ecotourism site. While, average risk and complete compensation, high risk and low compensation, average risk and non-compensation and high risk and no compensation, were 3179, 1255, 1909, and 2577 hectares respectively for ecotourism sites. The Boolean logic output showed that about 47 hectares of northeastern lands of Kojour basin are an appropriate ecotourism site. Manuscript profile -
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35 - Identification of the prone lands for wood farming by Eucalyptus in Khuzestan province using Fuzzy AHP
Saeedeh Eskandari Sajad Ali Mahmoudi Samira ZandifarRegarding stop industrial forests exploitation in northern Iran, this study was conducted to determine the suitable areas for wood farming by Eucalyptus in Khuzestan province using Fuzzy AHP and GIS. The indices used were included four main indices, water resources, lan MoreRegarding stop industrial forests exploitation in northern Iran, this study was conducted to determine the suitable areas for wood farming by Eucalyptus in Khuzestan province using Fuzzy AHP and GIS. The indices used were included four main indices, water resources, land use, climate and soil and 22 related sub-indices (Soil texture, soil depth, soil salinity, soil acidity, distance from the river, water volume, surface water salinity, groundwater depth, groundwater salinity, mean annual temperature, mean minimum annual temperature, mean maximum annual temperature, minimum absolute temperature, maximum absolute temperature, mean annual rainfall, mean annual relative humidity, mean annual wind speed, shrublands around the rivers, sandy hills, Jihad Nasr lands, empty lands around the Jihad Nasr channels, empty lands around the water resources). Maps of these factors were prepared using Google Earth satellite imagery (from summer of 2017 to 2019), ground sampling (September of 2019) and available data. Eucalyptus cultivation map in Khuzestan province was also prepared from Khuzestan Natural Resources Administration and ground sampling by GPS in September of 2019. The land use map was prepared by the digitization of land use/cover using Google Earth satellite imagery from summer of 2017 to 2019. Accuracy of land use map was evaluated by 60 ground control points. The weight of effective indices in Eucalyptus wood farming potential was calculated using Fuzzy AHP. For this purpose, 30 expert questionnaires (30 expert judgments) were distributed among the scientific and operating experts of wood farming to express the importance and priority of effective factors in wood farming. Then, the mean questionnaire was obtained and it was analysed by Chang triangular fuzzy extent analysis. Based on this method, the normal weights of the indices and sub-indices were calculated using Fuzzy AHP method. Using the linear weighted combination of effective sub-indices, maps of the main indices and then a map of Eucalyptus wood farming potential was prepared. Finally, the wood farming potential map was validated by Eucalyptus cultivation map and its accuracy was evaluated in identifying the suitable areas for Eucalyptus wood farming in Khuzestan province. The results showed that among the main indices, water resources and land use had the most importance in the determination of the prone lands for Eucalyptus farming in Khuzestan province based on the Fuzzy AHP. According to the results, 12.83% of the area had very good potential and 10.47% of the area had good potential for Eucalyptus farming. The results of the accuracy assessment of wood farming potential map also showed that Fuzzy AHP with overall accuracy 82% had good accuracy in identification of the prone areas for wood farming in Khuzestan province. Manuscript profile -
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36 - Identification and evaluation of geotourism potential areas with sustainable development approach (Case study: mount Damavand areas in Haraz watershed)
Kurdwan Hedayatipour Ghorban Vahabzadeh kebria Sayed Ramezan Musavi integrationthe action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a communityMore (Definitions, Synonyms, Translation) Background and ObjectiveVolcanic Mount Damavand has unique landscapes and special geomorphological phenomena, wildlife diversity, vegetati More integrationthe action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a communityMore (Definitions, Synonyms, Translation) Background and ObjectiveVolcanic Mount Damavand has unique landscapes and special geomorphological phenomena, wildlife diversity, vegetation, and unique climatic conditions and is one of the most important tourist destinations in Mazandaran province. Therefore, the protection of these unique reserves, especially geological phenomena that are the result of millions of year’s global evolution in this region, is important. Therefore, comprehensive national and international planning based on the principles of sustainable development is essential for the continuation of this world heritage. By using valuable tools such as GIS, it is possible to identify prone areas to geotourism development for sustainable development in the region and then apply the evaluation and optimal management. In addition to scientific values, geocomposites have many conservation, cultural, aesthetic, social and economic values. For the comprehensive management of watersheds, it is necessary to consider all the natural and human aspects affecting geotourism. In this study, in order to identify the potential of geotourism, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) has been used with the GIS. Materials and Methods Mount Damavand with a height of 5672 meters is located in northern Iran. It is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East, as well as the highest semi-active volcanic peak in Asia. Damavand is a stratified and semi-active volcanic mountain that was mainly formed during the fourth geological period called the Quaternary and Holocene eras. From the point of view of country divisions, it is located in Amol city of Mazandaran province. Its altitude is 5672 meters above sea level, the average annual rainfall is 540 mm and it is mainly in the form of snow. The climate of this part of the basin is semi-humid climate according to the Koppen method and cold semi-humid climate according to the Ambrege method. In order to determine the effective indices in identifying the potential areas for geotourism development, the study of criteria is divided into two categories of effective criteria and restrictive development. Layers of development obstacles include; rivers and main roads, side roads and inter-rural roads. The effective layers studied along with the relative weight obtained from the analysis of the questionnaire were considered to superimpose the layers with a specific weight for each layer. The results of completing the questionnaire by the audience, to determine the relative weight, information layers were formed in the GIS environment. In this study, using geographic information system (GIS) tools and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method, the weighting of effective criteria susceptible areas with geotourism development capability within a radius of 20 km of mount Damavand were performed. Results and Discussion The criteria inconsistency rate is less than 0.1, there is no need to reconsider the judgments. According to the final results obtained from overlaying effective layers in the development of geotourism by the Weighted Overlay function in GIS software, the study area with an area of 1256 square kilometres, after subtracting the restrictive areas, is divided into five classes; very inappropriate, unsuitable, medium, suitable and very suitable. The results showed, that the regions were classified into 5 categories: very inappropriate (1.34%), unsuitable (19.11%), medium (56.44%), suitable (20.94%) and very suitable (2.16%). then, after the field visit, 40 Alternatives were identified and examined in terms of the importance of development potential in the region. Evaluation of 40 Alternatives shows that 25, 40 and 35% of the alternatives have very good, appropriate and average potential, respectively. The results show that most of the susceptible areas with geotourism development capability, are located in the east and southeast of Mount Damavand. This can be caused by the density of various facilities, including villages, cities, roads and rivers, and so on. The high potential areas are more in the north, centre to the southeast of the protected area that has vegetation and forest, water resources and high geomorphological values and low potential areas are more in South and west is the range. This can be seen in the present study. Also, most of the area has medium to high potential, which indicates a good potential of the area. Conclusion One of the main reasons for the lack of integration in determining areas with geotourism potential is the lack of comprehensive and codified scientific criteria and indices. Geotourism, as one of the sub-branches of tourism, is a way to explain various geological and geomorphological concepts, it can be used as an industry for the construction and development of economic geology. In this study, in order to determine the susceptible areas with geotourism development capability with a view to the sustainable development of the region, the studied criteria were determined according to the availability of their information. These layers include; geology, distance from rivers, city, villages, communication roads, altitude, slope and aspect, rainfall and temperature as effective layers and road and river maps were considered as a constraint layer. In different studies, according to the availability of information of each layer in the study area and according to the purpose of the study, the layer of effective criteria and obstacles are different. After a field survey and identifying 40 alternatives, the results of overlaying the identified alternatives with the final potential map showed 35% of the alternatives in areas with very good potential, 40% of the options in areas with good potential, and 25% of the alternatives has medium development potential, respectively. This method is used to exploit natural resources and prepare tourism, welfare maps and can be a key step for the sustainable development of regions, and can provide a key step for the sustainable development of areas prone to tourism with different goals. http://dorl.net/dor/20.1001.1.26767082.1400.12.1.1.2 Manuscript profile -
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37 - Wind farm site selection based on geospatial multi-criteria and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) (Case study: Bushehr province)
Tayebeh Tabatabaei Fazel AmiriThe aim of this paper is site selection for wind farm based on multi-criteria; climate (wind speed, dominant wind speed and temperature), geography (elevation, slope), socio-economic (distance from roads, distance from cities, distance from the villages), environmental MoreThe aim of this paper is site selection for wind farm based on multi-criteria; climate (wind speed, dominant wind speed and temperature), geography (elevation, slope), socio-economic (distance from roads, distance from cities, distance from the villages), environmental (distance from protected areas, landuse, distance from the river), and geological (distance from the earthquake, distance to faults) in a geographic information systems (GIS) using analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in the Bushehr province. According to the role and influence of these criteria, preferences site map is implemented in ArcGIS®10.1 software. Weight of criteria and alternative are determined using AHP in ExpertChoice2000 software. For modeling, spatial analysis and integration layers ArcGIS®10.1 setting was used and the zoning map was obtained at four different classes (very high, high, moderate and low). The results of the site suitability assessment by AHP showed that site NE located at Bushehr province was the most suitable area for locating the wind farm, with covers area of 566218 ha, 24.8% of the total area. Furthermore, the map provides the foundation for decision makers in develop the wind farm location. Finally, the results indicate that GIS as a decision support system, can also prepare the data and the model priorities and expert opinions in relation to various factors in selecting an appropriate location and design is very efficient will help to build power plants. The results indicate that the AHP than other methods of high flexibility in modeling the geospatial data on site selection of wind farm. Manuscript profile -
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38 - The Zoning of Earthquake risk by using fuzzy inference system and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process
Kazem Rangzan Mostafa Kaboulizade Ebrahim Mansour NaeimiThe present research was performed with the aim of microzonation risk of earthquake using fuzzy inference system model and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process in district 1 of Ahvaz Municipality. In this study 19 criteria (population, land use, building density, occupancy MoreThe present research was performed with the aim of microzonation risk of earthquake using fuzzy inference system model and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process in district 1 of Ahvaz Municipality. In this study 19 criteria (population, land use, building density, occupancy level, historical background, floors, structures, distance from health centers, outdoor fireplaces and military facilities, proximity to faults, electrical, subway, high-pressure gas and petrol stations) were selected and converted into raster format in ArcGIS®10.1 environment to generate the standard layers. Linguistic variables limitation and fuzzy membership functions were then written using MATLAB program. The results indicated that, the fuzzy inference system has better performance than fuzzy analytic hierarch process model. In addition, based on the results of the fuzzy inference system, existence of areas with a very high, high, and a medium rate of risk showed 60% (4.48 Km2) of total area (7.6 Km2). This indicated the existence of the medium up to a high rate of risk in mentioned district. Furthermore the area with low and very low rate of risk was 40% of area (3.12 Km2) which is mostly consisted of arid lands and farms in the west and southwest of the district. Manuscript profile -
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39 - Flood hazard potential zonation of Baghan watershed using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method (FAHP)
Nematollah Nasrinnejad Kazem Rangzan Nasrollah Kalantari Azim SaberiThe aim of this research is flooded hazard potential zonation of Baghan watershed using geographic information system (GIS) and Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method (FAHP). After identifying effective factors in flood hazard (slope, digital elevation model, permeabil MoreThe aim of this research is flooded hazard potential zonation of Baghan watershed using geographic information system (GIS) and Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process method (FAHP). After identifying effective factors in flood hazard (slope, digital elevation model, permeability, lithology, infiltration, land use, vegetation cover density, precipitation, network drainage density, distance from the stream), criteria and subcriteria weight were calculated using pairwise comparisons and experts' comments as well as FAHP. Watershed flood hazard potential was zoned and finally, the watershed was categorized into five classes based on flood hazard risk using a fuzzy gamma operator. The results of flood hazard risk zonation indicate that classes 1, 2 and 3 are generally located in mountainous areas and include about 22% (203 km2) of the region and so it can be concluded that, the 22% part of runoff yield, watershed management projects in this region are in priority. Classes 4 and 5 have less flood hazard potential in comparison to class 1, 2 and 3 and are located in slopes and taluses in mountainous areas and cover about 78% (706 km2) of the region. Manuscript profile -
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40 - Identification of sites suitable for artificial recharging using GIS and AHP techniques (Case study: Oshtorinan Plain)
Leila Goodarzi Ali Mohammad Akhondali Heidar ZareiOne of the water management methods that had wide application in recent years is the artificial recharge. The aim of this study is to determine the suitable sites for artificial recharge in Oshtorinan plain located in Boroujerd City. The effective factors of artificial MoreOne of the water management methods that had wide application in recent years is the artificial recharge. The aim of this study is to determine the suitable sites for artificial recharge in Oshtorinan plain located in Boroujerd City. The effective factors of artificial recharge were identified includes: geology, slope, the thickness of the unsaturated zones, groundwater quality, aquifer transmissivity, hydraulic gradient, storage coefficient, distance from surface water sources, and land use. In first, raster maps for different layers were prepared and arranged using the paired comparison method and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Raster layers were integrated using the Weighted Index Overlay Method. Unsuitable areas according to the proximity to wells, springs and Qantas were eliminated by using the Boolean model, and the artificial recharge map was prepared. Three sites were determined for artificial recharge in Oshtorinan Plain. The potential artificial recharge map shown, 17% of the region area had quite suitable, 21% was suitable, 31% was moderately suitable, 18% was unsuitable and 13% was prefect unsuitable for artificial recharge. Finally, through field visiting four sites were determined for artificial recharge in Oshtorinan Plain. Manuscript profile -
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41 - Ecological capability assessment by using GIS and analytic hierarchy process (Case study: Tabriz Suburb)
Farideh Naghdi Seyed Mohsen Hosseini Shaghayegh SadrIn order to achieve sustainable development, it is necessary to obtain and adopt planning procedures based on Multi Criteria Evaluation of natural environment. Since biophysical (natural) environment has limited ecological capabilities for human use, ecological capabili MoreIn order to achieve sustainable development, it is necessary to obtain and adopt planning procedures based on Multi Criteria Evaluation of natural environment. Since biophysical (natural) environment has limited ecological capabilities for human use, ecological capability assessment, as an essence for environmental studies and with the aim of preventing existing crises, yields proper grounds for environmental planning. The analysis of land capability and sufficiency for urban development is one of the main categories with which urban planners deal. In this paper, by Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) through the perspective of Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Approach and within the Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ecological capability of the suburbs surrounding Tabriz city was assessed (natural and human in terms of 12 criteria) to examine the physical development of Tabriz city and final mapping of the region was provided. This mapping shows regions suitable for physical urban development of the city. The results and finding of this research were applied by urban planners. Manuscript profile -
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42 - Ecotourism site selection of Kiamaky wildlife refuge using multicriteria decision making
Omid Rafieyan Seyed Ali AKbar Mirrazi Najibeh Abdolalipour Elham GolabiIdentifying and locating suitable areas for eco-tourism development, is one of the important issues of tourism planners. But the wide variety of options and parameters, variables uncertainty and long terms in environmental planning, causes the &n MoreIdentifying and locating suitable areas for eco-tourism development, is one of the important issues of tourism planners. But the wide variety of options and parameters, variables uncertainty and long terms in environmental planning, causes the decision-making becomes more complex. So multi-criteria decision-making methods can meet these challenges. Thus the aim of this study is to identify suitable areas for eco-tourism in Kiamaky wildlife refuge using MCDM method Based on fuzzy logic in GIS. According to the effective criteria on the eco-tourism in this area; obtained from previous research and expert opinions, 15 criteria maps (climate, lithology, height from sea level, slope, aspect, land use and distance maps from residential area, road, river, police station, environmental guard station, sensitive habitats, shrine, spring and waterfall) are produced and classified as input. To determine the weights of criteria, opinions of experts in the form of Delphi Method were applied. The criteria matrix formed and the relative importance of all criteria was defined using the AHP method and pairwise comparison. Finally eco-tourism appropriate priority map was produced using Weighted Linear Combination (WLC) method and applying the index of the importance of each criterion to corresponding classified map. According to mentioned map, 15% and 34% of the area eligible for perfect and good for eco-tourism respectively, and 4% of the area are medium for this purpose. In this study, besides confirming previous studies, power and usefulness of GIS in locating and combining different ecological criteria were shown. Manuscript profile -
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43 - Neutrosophic-Cubic Analaytic Hierarchy Process with Applications
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44 - Evaluating the Factors Affecting on Credit Ratings of Accepted Corporates in Tehran Securities Exchange by Using Factor Analysis and AHP
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45 - Comparative evaluation of the performance of selected portfoli-os based on AHP and Topsis multi-criteria decision-making techniques with Markowitz mean-variance model
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46 - Identification and prioritization of obstacles in production of edible insects from perspective of livestock and poultry producers
Y. Ostadi Gh. Yavari M. Shokat Fadaei M. Ahmadian S. ImaniInsects can be used as a food in livestock and poultry. However, there may be some obstacles in using insects as animal’s diet. The priority of the obstacles from the perspective of animal husbandry managers was studied in two provinces, Alborz and Tehran, Iran. A MoreInsects can be used as a food in livestock and poultry. However, there may be some obstacles in using insects as animal’s diet. The priority of the obstacles from the perspective of animal husbandry managers was studied in two provinces, Alborz and Tehran, Iran. At first, the obstacles were categorized in 8 main and 87 sub-main indices providing a questionnaire given to 20 experts randomly to be filled up. The initial data derived from questionnaires were analyzed The weight of each index calculated and compare by using Expert Choice 11 software Results showed that the health and food obstacle, the culture and attitudes obstacle and the economic obstacles with the indices of 0.418, 0.231 and 0.143 were the most important, respectively. Amongst the sub-indices, the risk of row consumption of insects 0.054, uncertainty in security and health 0.051 and the residue of insecticides 0.047 were the most important obstacles in producing food for livestock and poultry. Manuscript profile -
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47 - Application of group analytic hierarchy process (GAHP) method in ranking the factors affecting the formation of organizational networks in order to provide more appropriate services of citizens
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48 - Identification and Ranking of Concept Production Methods in Architectural Design, Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
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49 - بررسی کاربردهای مختلف پساب شهری اراک با استفاده از فرآیند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی
رضا جعفری نیا جواد وروانی مهدی فولادی پناهبحران آب در مناطق خشک و نیمه­خشک ایجاب می­کند که در زمینه کاربرد پساب­های شهری و استفاده از آن بررسی­های جامعی صورت گیرد. در این تحقیق با انجام فرآیند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی در سال 1393 با توجه به وزن نسبی معیارها که پس از تکمیل پرسشنامه و تهیه ماتریسهای او Moreبحران آب در مناطق خشک و نیمه­خشک ایجاب می­کند که در زمینه کاربرد پساب­های شهری و استفاده از آن بررسی­های جامعی صورت گیرد. در این تحقیق با انجام فرآیند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی در سال 1393 با توجه به وزن نسبی معیارها که پس از تکمیل پرسشنامه و تهیه ماتریسهای اولیه، نرمال و نتایج حاصل از آن مشخص شد، بیشترین معیار محدودکننده، معیار کیفیت پساب و سپس نسبت سود به هزینه است که بالاترین درصد وزن نسبی به آنها اختصاص داده شد (22 و 5/21 درصد به ترتیب). معیارهای بعدی به ترتیب با ارجحیت 2/20، 6/14، 5/11 و 4/10 درصد به ترتیب شامل پذیرش مردمی، سیاست­های حمایتی دولت، پتانسیل منطقه نسبت و فاصله منطقه مصرف از تصفیه خانه اولویت بعدی قرار دارند. گزینه آبیاری اراضی کشاورزی با ارجحیت 5/27 درصد برترین رتبه را به خود اختصاص داد که نشان میدهد مصرف پساب شهری اراک باید برای استفاده در آبیاری اراضی کشاورزی در اولویت قرار گیرد. گزینه دوم نیز مربوط به احیاء و توسعه مراتع حاشیه کویر میقان با ارجحیت 20 درصد می­باشد. گزینه­های بعدی به ترتیب با ارجحیت 7/18، 8/17 و 9/15 درصد به ترتیب شامل جنگل و فضای سبز، تغذیه سفره های آب زیرزمینی و صنعت در اولویت­های بعدی قرار دارند. Manuscript profile -
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50 - Identifying and Prioritize ERP Risks Implementation Using FMEA and Heuristic AHP in SNOWA Corporation
Somaieh Alavi Hadi EkliliERP projects are one of the information technology projects that encounter with high failure rates. Thus, it is required for the risk assessment of the enterprise resource planning implementation to be performed before the project starts. In addition to assessing the ri MoreERP projects are one of the information technology projects that encounter with high failure rates. Thus, it is required for the risk assessment of the enterprise resource planning implementation to be performed before the project starts. In addition to assessing the risk of ERP establishment, the purpose of the present study is to compare the risk ratings in both pre-establishment and establishment phases. Moreover, the heuristic AHP method considered during the establishment phase combined with FMEA provides more accurate results. Thus, the ERP implementation risks were first identified in this study and classified according to four categories of balanced score card (BSC). The results of the analysis show that the financial risk had the highest risk in the pre- establishment phase and the risk related to the process was first in the establishment phase......ERP projects are one of the information technology projects that encounter with high failure rates. Thus, it is required for the risk assessment of the enterprise resource planning implementation to be performed before the project starts Manuscript profile -
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51 - Introducing a Framework for Measuring the Performance of Food Supply Chain by an Integrated BSC and FAHP Approach
Alireza Peykam Hamid Shahbandarzadeh Ali RaghibzadehIn today's world due to the advantages of the supply chain for organizations, the majority of organizations have joined the supply chain. On the other hand, Performance Assessment is an essential element for the development of modern organizations. Because of joining th MoreIn today's world due to the advantages of the supply chain for organizations, the majority of organizations have joined the supply chain. On the other hand, Performance Assessment is an essential element for the development of modern organizations. Because of joining the organizations to supply chain, organizations performance linked together along the supply chain and the measure of an organization's performance rate alone doesn’t indicate the performance of the supply chain. For this reason, in this study, we tried to review the previous literature and present a Comprehensive conceptual model of supply chain performance indicators in the balanced scorecard model. Then, BY using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, the measured weights Model of Balanced Scorecard in the food industry were calculated. After getting feedback from some professionals in the supply chain and doing the calculation, it has been found that the customer perspective is most important and internal process, financial and learning and growth perspective in the supply chain performance importance, respectively. The quality of the food supply chain performance metrics is also the most important indicator and efficiency, competitiveness and reliability indicators are important, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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52 - An Integrated Strategic Performance Management Model using the Balanced Scorecard, AHP and Fuzzy QFD
Mohsen Jahanbazy Majid RashidkaboliThis article aims to help the construction companies to move towards achieving their long-term goals and excellence in operations in all strategic and operational aspects using optimal and efficient strategic management system. The statistical population consisted of Be MoreThis article aims to help the construction companies to move towards achieving their long-term goals and excellence in operations in all strategic and operational aspects using optimal and efficient strategic management system. The statistical population consisted of Behsaz Kashaneh Tehran Construction Company. After developing SWOT strategies and strategic objectives, Balanced Scorecards were designed in four perspectives including financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth. In this regard, AHP was employed for weighting due to the different importance of these perspectives. Fuzzy QFD model was employed in the process of drawing a strategic map in four mentioned strategic perspectives. Finally, balanced scorecard was designed in four mentioned perspectives and for each of strategic objectives. Company performance was then measured based of the figures. The results show that not only correct design and application of Balanced Scorecards by AHP increase the performance in growth and learning (97%), and internal processes (87%) but also such cause-and-effect relationship permeates through the customers' indicators (83/8%) and financial perspective (113%). Manuscript profile -
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53 - Determining the Leanness Using Dimensional Analysis, AHP, and Fuzzy TOPSIS Methods (Case study: Rose Fireplace Co.)
Navid Hooshiar Morteza Sadegh AmalnikDetermining the leanness of different organizations is one of the key factors of progress into establishing a system without wastes and maximizing productivity in whole supply chain management. Lean manufacturing as a management philosophy concentrates on eradicating wa MoreDetermining the leanness of different organizations is one of the key factors of progress into establishing a system without wastes and maximizing productivity in whole supply chain management. Lean manufacturing as a management philosophy concentrates on eradicating wastes in the whole value chain of a product. Using the improved dimensional analysis and its conversion to the standard form, this paper aims at identifying and analyzing 6 main factors and 35 sub-factors. Also, we used multi-criteria decision-making techniques according to the direct role of experts and differentiation of their votes to the specified alternatives. Analytic hierarchical process and Fuzzy-Topsis were used to define the linguistic weights of experts in our model. Additionally, linguistic values were parameterized by triangular fuzzy numbers to optimizing the decision making methods and avoid vagueness. The results show that the degree of adaptability of Rose Fire Place Company with lean manufacturing factors and characteristics is 0.52. Also, the results indicate the distance of various parts of the production management with respect to lean manufacturing. Finally, this approach is recommended for being used in every assembly industries. Manuscript profile -
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54 - The Effect of the Content of the Structural Aspects in the Design of the Organizational Structure of Tejarat bank Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
Davod Khosroanjom Ameneh Khadivar Shaghaygh TavakoliDue to continuous changes in business environment, constraints in achieving profit, and severe competition among banks and credit and financial institutions, there is an increasing need for congruity between goals, strategies, and structures. From structure designing vi MoreDue to continuous changes in business environment, constraints in achieving profit, and severe competition among banks and credit and financial institutions, there is an increasing need for congruity between goals, strategies, and structures. From structure designing viewpoint, therefore, the proper channel must be provided for harmony and Standardization of structures with organization’s environment and strategies. This study is set out to analyze organization’s structural aspects using FAHP and examines the effect of substantive aspects including strategies, environment, and technology on structural aspects. Due to severalty in indexes and complexity in decisions, FAHP method is used. Results show that concentration is the most important factor in designing organizational structures and formality is the least important one. We also concluded that environment index is the most important factor. Manuscript profile -
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55 - Identification and Ranking of Fuzzy AHP Method of Enablers Agility Industry Segment – group
Mehdi Karbasian Bejan Khayambashi Akbar Nilipour Mohammad JavanmardiThis study attempts to present the key factors for creating an agile organization in an automotive part industry of Mashhad in order of importance. In this regard, factors and sub-factors of organizational agility in the industry were recognized and the importance of th MoreThis study attempts to present the key factors for creating an agile organization in an automotive part industry of Mashhad in order of importance. In this regard, factors and sub-factors of organizational agility in the industry were recognized and the importance of them was determined using fuzzy AHP group method. This is an application study using literature review for determining the factors and sub-factors. Afterward, in order to fit and creating the hierarchical structure, a questionnaire was made to gather the expert viewpoint.The content validity of the questionnaire confirmed using literature review, Supervisor, Co-Supervisor and the other experts. For reliability, Cronbach’s alpha value was calculated and obtained 0.7 for all dimensions of the questionnaire and indicates the internal consistency of the questionnaire. Then exploratory factor analysis was conducted and fifteen sub-factors were categorized into the four main components named technology, workers, organization and systems, and strategies. In the next section, using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and the contributing group of industry experts, the weight of each factor and sub-factors were determined. Inconsistency rates for all tables were calculated and less than 0.1 obtained. Finally, the priorities of factors and sub-factors were determined. According to the findings, between the factors technology has the first rank and between the sub-factor hardware, software and virtual organization have the first to the third rank. Manuscript profile -
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56 - Extending Fuzzy AHP Models for Evaluating Dimensions of IT Capability and Data Quality
Davod Khosroanjom Ali Asghar Anvary Rostamy Rasoul Chawshini Masoud AhmadzadeIdentifying appropriate decision-making methods shapes one of major concern of Information technology managers. Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) can be a good option in this field. Developing FAHP model, in this research 2 Information technology management capa MoreIdentifying appropriate decision-making methods shapes one of major concern of Information technology managers. Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) can be a good option in this field. Developing FAHP model, in this research 2 Information technology management capability criterion options is evaluated and reported, including information technology capabilities and Data quality. In this study Polling Expert opinion on options and criteria weights, shapes inputs of the model. According to obtained results, Fuzzy AHP is applicable in such decisions and is an appropriate apparatus. Findings indicate that human resource is the most important organizational information technology capability. Also, intrinsic criteria of data are the most critical dimension of Data quality. Manuscript profile -
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57 - Identifying and role review of effective social factors on organizational reputation of the employees of Islamic Azad University of East Tehran branch through using analytic hierarchy process (AHP)
Sedighe Tootian Isfahani Faranak Khodayari Yosef AziziOrganizational reputation represents the value of public relations in the organization, which is a one of the most important and essential issues in organizational progress. This research aimed to identifying and role review of effective social factors on organizational MoreOrganizational reputation represents the value of public relations in the organization, which is a one of the most important and essential issues in organizational progress. This research aimed to identifying and role review of effective social factors on organizational reputation of the employees of Islamic Azad University. In a descriptive - analytical study from employees of Islamic Azad University of east Tehran branch in 2016 year, 113 people were selected through stratified sampling method. Data collected with questionnaires of social factors and organizational reputation and analyzed through using of paired comparison matrix and analytic hierarchy process (AHP) methods. The findings showed that expertise, trust capability, fame, organization management, financial function and organization responsibility, respectively were identified as effective factors on the organizational reputation of the employees of Islamic Azad University and this factors had a significant role in their organizational reputation (P<0/05). Regarded to results to improve the organizational reputation could increase respectively the level of expertise, trust capability, fame, organization management, financial function and organization responsibility through workshop. Manuscript profile -
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58 - Application of GIS and AHP in Waste Disposal Site Selection (Case Study: Chqabl City)
Siamak Baharvand Salman SooriWaste disposal site selection is a critical issue in the urban planning process because of its enormous impact on the economy, ecology, and the environmental health of the region. Waste disposal site selection process aims to locate the areas that will minimize hazards MoreWaste disposal site selection is a critical issue in the urban planning process because of its enormous impact on the economy, ecology, and the environmental health of the region. Waste disposal site selection process aims to locate the areas that will minimize hazards to the environment and public health. The purpose of this study was to determine suitable waste disposal site selection by using the geographical information system and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) in the study area. In this study first, with using related equations was calculated adequate area to burial chghabale solid waste for 20 years then by using of many data layers such as lithology, land use, soil, road, groundwater and … by using GIS and AHP model was attempted to choice the best location for burial waste of chghabale. According to the results obtained from the map for the site selection of landfill, 15.36%, 20.34%, 27.56%, 29.08% and 7.62% of the site area are located in the very unsuitable, unsuitable, moderate, suitable and the best suitable area, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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59 - Landslide Hazard Zoning central part of the Semirom city
Mojtaba Rahimi Shahid Nima RahimiNatural hazards such as Landslide is as the nature disasters that have many financial and human losses every year. Today advances in science and technology, provided appropriate fields for the study and reduce these natural hazards. In this respect, the geographic infor MoreNatural hazards such as Landslide is as the nature disasters that have many financial and human losses every year. Today advances in science and technology, provided appropriate fields for the study and reduce these natural hazards. In this respect, the geographic information along with decision support tool used to assess the risk of landslides. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different factors in the creation and landslide hazard zonation of landslides in Central part of the Semirom city. For this purpose affecting factors were binary compared using analytical method by indicating the weight of each factor as indicator for their effects in occurrence of landslide. Accordingly, the landslide regionalization hazard map was prepared to the use of weighed information layer and weighted coefficient of each factor. Results of this study show that the analytical hierarchy method is precise method for evaluation of landslide potential due to the use of binary comparison affecting factors and considering numerous factors for landslide evaluation at the same time in comparison to the other prevalent method. The results indicates that the percentage of high and very high hazard class is 40.98 percent in AHP method. As well as material and slope were identified as the most important factors in landslide occurrence in the region. Manuscript profile -
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60 - Landfill Location construction waste Yazd using Analytical Hierarchy Methods
Javad Ghanei Ardakani Seyyed Abolfazl KashfiThe growth of urban population, thus continuing the upward trend in production and waste discharge into the environment, humans and the environment surrounding the multiple problems stems. Including concern due to the increasing population and development in the city, a MoreThe growth of urban population, thus continuing the upward trend in production and waste discharge into the environment, humans and the environment surrounding the multiple problems stems. Including concern due to the increasing population and development in the city, a certain type of proper management of waste, construction waste and reducing pollution caused by it is the environmental. Hence the proper management of construction waste, locating the perfect place for burial in landfill construction will be necessary. Determine the location of the tomb optimal health and favorable requirements engineering methods and processes that optimize the performance of each of them affect the final result. the natural environment surrounding landfill is investigated. Despite multiple parameters in the landfill, better managing time, cost and complexity of design, powerful tools of GIS have been used. By collecting and combining data layers required to determine suitable areas for construction waste landfill Yazd hierarchical analysis method was used. Information relevant weighting of each layer and the substrate and the final map using layers of privacy, forbidden zones removed. 4 The final map of area was perfectly fit in the category. Due to the impact of the prevailing wind direction is ultimately the best place for landfill was diagnosed two regions. Manuscript profile -
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61 - Potential identification of groundwater resources using fuzzy logic method (Case study: Darab Fars watershed)
hamidreza amiri yosef shafiei ava fakhraei rad Hojjatullah KeshavarzThe limitation and scarcity of groundwater resources in Darab Fars plain has caused this plain to be in a critical situation and in the forbidden group. With proper management, the capacity of available surface and groundwater resources can be well identified and studie MoreThe limitation and scarcity of groundwater resources in Darab Fars plain has caused this plain to be in a critical situation and in the forbidden group. With proper management, the capacity of available surface and groundwater resources can be well identified and studied to make a comprehensive plan for their proper use. The use of GIS along with observational data leads to easy and systematic estimation of groundwater recharge areas. The purpose of this study is to identify the potential of groundwater resources using AHP model and fuzzy functions in GIS environment. To assess the potential of groundwater resources, 10 geological criteria, fault density, altitude, slope, land use, soil, geomorphology, precipitation, drainage density and distance from rivers were studied and analyzed. The layers were prepared in a GIS environment and then the potential of groundwater resources was modeled using fuzzy logic functions. The results showed that the use of 0.98 gamma showed more favorable results than other numbers. Areas with high groundwater potential were determined with high accuracy. To validate the model, exploitation wells in the region have been used. About 63.62 percent of this type of wells are located in areas with good and very good potential. Areas with good and very good potential correspond to the terrace reserves, alluviums and sediments of the fourth period and have a low slope (0-5 degrees). About 31 percent of the watershed is in two categories of good and very good potential. Manuscript profile -
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62 - An investigation of entrepreneurial tendencies of male and female students of physical education: Developing a model for measuring entrepreneurial tendency
neda Kiani Mavi Reza Kiani MaviEntrepreneurship can result in economical developments and can be considered as a substitution for conventional work culture. In this paper, entrepreneurial tendency is investigated. To this end, a comprehensive model of entrepreneurship is utilized. The questionnaires MoreEntrepreneurship can result in economical developments and can be considered as a substitution for conventional work culture. In this paper, entrepreneurial tendency is investigated. To this end, a comprehensive model of entrepreneurship is utilized. The questionnaires were distributed among 49 male and 42 female students of physical education. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18. The results show that there is a significant difference between male and female students in terms of drive and energy, independency, risk taking and creativity attributes. However, no significant difference between them for the need for achievement attribute was found. In general, the findings show that entrepreneurial tendency of male students is higher than female students. In this paper, the weights of these attributes are obtained by fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) and a mathematical equation is developed for forecasting entrepreneurial tendency. The results of FAHP depicted ranking of entrepreneurial tendency attributes as: drive and energy, risk taking, creativity, independency and need for achievement. �[ � ��?����شجویان پسر رشته تربیت­بدنی توزیع شد. داده­های حاصل با نرم افزار SPSS 18 تجزیه و تحلیل شدند. نتایج تحقیق نشان می­دهند که بین تمایل کارآفرینانه در دانشجویان دختر و پسر از نظر ویژگی­های عزم و اراده، استقلال­طلبی، ریسک­پذیری و خلاقیت تفاوت معناداری وجود دارد ولی این دو گروه دانشجویان از نظر توفیق­طلبی تفاوت معناداری باهم ندارند. در کل نتایج تحقیق حاکی از آن است که تمایل کارآفرینانه در دانشجویان پسر رشته تربیت­بدنی بیشتر از تمایل کارآفرینانه دانشجویان دختر این رشته می­باشد. همچنین در این مطالعه، با استفاده از روش فرآیند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی فازی، وزن این ویژگی­ها محاسبه شد و یک معادله ریاضی برای پیش­بینی میزان تمایل کار آفرینانه دانشجویان ارائه گردید. نتایج فرآیند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی فازی نشان می­دهد که مهم­ترین ویژگی­های کارآفرینانه به ترتیب عزم و اراده، ریسک­پذیری، خلاقیت، استقلال­طلبی و توفیق­طلبی می­باشند. Manuscript profile -
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63 - A Comparison of the REMBRANDT System with a New Approach in AHP
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64 - Vendor Selection: An Enhanced Hybrid Fuzzy MCDM Model
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65 - A survey of service quality of the educational centers in Tabriz using servqual model and ranking educational centers using Analytic hierarchy Process
Majid Bagherzadeh Fatemeh BagherzadehThe main purpose in this study is to determine the gaps between students’ expectations and perceptions in higher education centers, in Tabriz (Islamic Azad University, Industrial Management Organization, Alghadir Non-profit Higher education Institution, Aras Non-p MoreThe main purpose in this study is to determine the gaps between students’ expectations and perceptions in higher education centers, in Tabriz (Islamic Azad University, Industrial Management Organization, Alghadir Non-profit Higher education Institution, Aras Non-profit Higher education Institution). For this purpose SERVQUAL scale’s generic questionnaire adapted for the higher education service sector and used to evaluate the gap of service quality. SPSS software has used for data analysis. Results of study indicate that, higher education centers in Tabriz, have not fulfilled the students’ expectations. The smallest gap is related to security and the biggest one to dimension of empathy. In addition, students have given most of the importance to dimensions of empathy and Responsibility. Also the results of EXPERT CHOICE show that Industrial Management Organization is the best and Aras Non-profit Higher education Institution is the worst of the centers in the service quality. Manuscript profile -
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66 - Research on Using FANP to Establish a Performance Assessment Model for Business Intelligence Systems
Jalal Haghighat Monfared Azadeh RezaeiIn today’s fast expanding business climate, the need for useful business information seems to be vital not only for achieving success but also for the survival of an organization. Considering the failure of management information systems (MIS) in satisfying the re MoreIn today’s fast expanding business climate, the need for useful business information seems to be vital not only for achieving success but also for the survival of an organization. Considering the failure of management information systems (MIS) in satisfying the requirements of organizational decision makers on the competition issues during recent years, the art-like technologies such as business intelligence have become one of the major concepts of management information systems, and by mixing with the culture of advanced organizations, are playing an important role at the frontline of information technology for supporting management decision making. In this article an attempt has been made, with the identification and introduction of the most important factors and parameters affecting the performance of a business intelligence system, to present a model for the measurement of a business intelligence performance (within the framework of a case study in a software production organization ). Taking into consideration the lack of independence and the existence of the relationship between effective factors, the method of Fuzzy Analytic Network Process was used for identifying the possible relationship between the factors as well as measuring them for the development of an evaluating model. In the conclusion, the results gained have been compared with the methods of Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and Non-Fuzzy Analytic Network Process. Manuscript profile -
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67 - Identification and Investigation of Value Creation Barriers in Auto Part Industry: An Interpretive Structural Modeling Approach (Case Study)
Houshang TaghizadehAchieving success in an industrial cluster depends on avariety of variables. A fertile research soil in this regard seems to be investigation of the very concept of value from different perspectives. The aim of this study was thus to identify barriers to value creation MoreAchieving success in an industrial cluster depends on avariety of variables. A fertile research soil in this regard seems to be investigation of the very concept of value from different perspectives. The aim of this study was thus to identify barriers to value creation in auto part industry of East Azarbaijan and to scrutinize them using ISMtechniqueThe research population comprised 220 managers of auto part manufacturing companies who were members of auto-part manufacturer forum of East Azarbaijan. A sample of 71 was further selected from the population based on Cochran's formula. Two questionnaires were distributed to glean the research data: one focused on identifying the value creation barriers and the other on pinpointing the inter-relationships among those barriers. Value creation barriers were identified via t-test analysis of the research data and the ISM technique was implemented in structuring the identified barriers. The findings emerging from the ISM analysis delineated "nonsufficient experience", "poor inter-personal communication" and "technological changes" as the most influential barriers, and "lack of innovative ideas", "low quality of manufacturing" and "routine thinking" identified as the most influenceable barriers to value creation in the auto part industry. The findings suggest that the barriers could be adequately overcome by promoting work relationships among the personnel, employing experienced experts and reinforcing research and development in monitoring new technologies in automotive industry. Manuscript profile -
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68 - Sustainable Development Goals and Homelessness
John Mordeson Sunil Mathew Puzhikunnath SujithraThe United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals encourage countries to solve many social problems. One of these problems is homelessness. We consider those goals which are most pertinent to homelessness according to [13]. We rank countries with respect to the achievem MoreThe United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals encourage countries to solve many social problems. One of these problems is homelessness. We consider those goals which are most pertinent to homelessness according to [13]. We rank countries with respect to the achievement of these goals. We use fuzzy similarity measures to determine the degree of similarity between these rankings. We use three methods to rank the counties, namely, the Analytic Hierarchy Process, the Guiasu method, and the Yen method. Overall scores of categories in some basic research papers pertaining to Sustainable Development Goals were obtained by using multiplication of the scores of the category’s targets. Multiplication was used to agree with the philosophy that in order for a high score to be obtained, all targets must have a high score. To support this philosophy in the decision process, we use the t-norms bounded difference, algebraic product, and standard intersection as experts. We also suggest a way the techniques used here can be extended to nonstandard analysis Manuscript profile -
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69 - Identification and Zoning of Flood-Prone Areas Using AHP - GIS (Case Study: Dayyer County, Bushehr Province)
Adel Mohammad Doust Seyed Amir ShamsniaFlood-prone areas are of great importance in order to control the resulting damages, store runoff and increase underground water reserves. In this regard, it is possible to use advanced spatial methods to identify flood-prone areas and use its results in urban managemen MoreFlood-prone areas are of great importance in order to control the resulting damages, store runoff and increase underground water reserves. In this regard, it is possible to use advanced spatial methods to identify flood-prone areas and use its results in urban management planning. The purpose of the present study is to identify flood prone areas and flood potential zoning of dayyer County in Bushehr province using hierarchical analysis in GIS environment. For this purpose, based on the most important effective factors in creating floods and their weighting, the Analytical Hierarchy (AHP) method was used. After preparing the weighted maps and analyzing the criteria, by overlapping the layers, a flood zoning map was prepared and presented in dayyer County. Based on the results, the extension of the northern and northeastern elevations to the east of dayyer County and the middle elevations of the city and its center have a high flood potential. The results showed that out of the total area of 2306 square kilometers of the studied area, 204 square kilometers are in the very low vulnerability category (8.8%), 563 square kilometers are in the low vulnerability category (24%), and 694 square kilometers are in the medium vulnerability category (5.5). 30 percent), 583 square kilometers are in the high vulnerability class (25.2 percent) and 262 square kilometers are in the very high vulnerability class (11.5 percent). Considering that more than 50% of the area of the region has a medium to high risk of flood potential and the areas with a very high risk also constitute a significant area of the region, Therefore, it is necessary that flood-prone areas be the focus of urban management planning. Manuscript profile -
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70 - Assessment of Analysis Network Process (ANP) and Analytic Hierarchy process (AHP), Methods on Investigating The Effect Some of Hydro Geomorphological Factors in Water Supply and Location of Settlement’s (Case Study: Miandoab Plain)
Davood Mokhtari Somayyeh MoazzezIranis a countrylocatedin thebelt ofarid and semi-arid. Poordistribution ofrainfallandhigh evaporationof themain characteristics ofthese areas Morewaterfromprecipitationthrough theevaporationofitsresidentsout. Inthis areatoo,the additionofwater fromriversinthe region, A MoreIranis a countrylocatedin thebelt ofarid and semi-arid. Poordistribution ofrainfallandhigh evaporationof themain characteristics ofthese areas Morewaterfromprecipitationthrough theevaporationofitsresidentsout. Inthis areatoo,the additionofwater fromriversinthe region, Andintensifyitin recent yearsand the increase inurban populationin recent yearsin the region, An increasing numberhavemoresevereConstructionMinister ofprime landarea, dothenecessaryresearch. .Therefore,inthisstudy, the method ofAHP(AHP) andnetworkanalysis(ANP)wereevaluated. For the studyofimageTM, 2011Landsat satellitewere used. Factors(slope, lithology, land use, distance to fault, distance from the river, rainfall, elevation andvegetation) were preparedin GIS Locationmapssettlementswas producedinthe above methods. Interpretation ofthe coefficientsshowed thatthe distancefrom the river, rain andelevationplays an important rolein this context. Manuscript profile -
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71 - Using Analytical Hierarchy Model for Developing and Prioritizing of Effective Criteria in Relocating the Capital
Vahid Keshtkar Safa Khazaei samaneh qadiriSince the beginning of the twentieth century, many countries have changed their capitals. Capital cities are the heart of any political system that those being threatened can lead to collapse of the political system of the country. That is why locating the capital of ea MoreSince the beginning of the twentieth century, many countries have changed their capitals. Capital cities are the heart of any political system that those being threatened can lead to collapse of the political system of the country. That is why locating the capital of each country, as the center of authority and persistence of political structure is very important. The main objective of this study is to identify and prioritize the criteria and factors that affect in relocating the capital of the country. This article’s type is analytical – descriptive and will attempt to find effective indicators and criteria and importance of each by using expert opinion. Thus, 18 main criteria that affect locating of capitals detected; including the following four categories of criteria for environmental-natural, socio-cultural, security-defense, economic-political. Then using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Thomas L. Saaty’s binary comparison matrix to determine the coefficients to rank importance of the indices and criteria studied. The results show that among the main criteria, environmental criteria (weight 0.423) as compared to defensive, social and economic criteria is more important. Among the sub-criteria, four indicators "not being exposed to earthquake and fault zone (with coefficient = 0.179)", "appropriate access to surface water and groundwater (0.123)", "being far away from nuclear centers (0.120)" and " the rate of social crime (0.080)" are the most important weights of elements in the selection process of suitable location for the capital. In addition, based on these findings it can be stated that the selection or locating of the capital; more than 50 percent, depends on these four factors. Manuscript profile -
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72 - Entitlement levels of health services in townships of Khuzestan province, using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process techniques (Fuzzy AHP)
Saeed Amanpour Sahar HassanpourToday, health care as one of the factors contributing to the development of the society is known. If the vital health services are not distributed equally, the utility would not be created for all residents and this is a weakness that makes it difficult for the process MoreToday, health care as one of the factors contributing to the development of the society is known. If the vital health services are not distributed equally, the utility would not be created for all residents and this is a weakness that makes it difficult for the process of achieving sustainable development. In Khuzestan province this has also been observed that health services have tended to concentrate in the city of Ahwaz, and some municipalities of the province have been neglected with regards of health services distribution. Therefore, this study aimed to examine and analyze the indexes of health services in Khuzestan province. Strategy Research, functional and descriptive and analytical methods have been used to gather the required information, the library method was used as well. To analyze the data, the coefficient of dispersion (CV), T- test and model Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) were used. The methods of the health status of Khuzestan province by 20 indicators was examined. To do better calculations excel and spss software were used. Hierarchical process model, a model of Multi Attribute Decision Making (MCDM0 was used in which the performance has been confirmed in uncertainty. The model calculations showed that the city of Ahvaz getting 2/302 Score, was the most enjoyed city in Khuzestan province. In ratings the second and the third it was found that , Respectively Abadan (0/474) and Dezful (0/326), along with other cities in this province are in a state of denial instead. The standard minimum weight calculations showed that the city of Ahvaz and other cities of the province to provide health services to their inhabitants have not been successful. Dispersion calculations showed that the distribution of services in Khuzestan province is willing to be focused. T- test showed that both in towns and in the villages, there is no distribution of health service coordination. It was concluded that in relation to the distribution of health services in Khuzestan province, there are structural and functional weaknesses and distribution of health services are not subject to the principles of sustainable development. Manuscript profile -
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73 - Optimal site selection of educational space in urban areas using FDAHP and Cut Fill function A Case study: Schools of district 6th in Ahvaz city
Ali Shojaian Hadi Alizadeh Seyedeh Narges Naghibi Rokni Today, the finding organizations and the optimal organization of space in cities is a major aim in order to create sustainable development for cities. In the meantime, location and optimal establishment activities as well as the prop More Today, the finding organizations and the optimal organization of space in cities is a major aim in order to create sustainable development for cities. In the meantime, location and optimal establishment activities as well as the proportional distribution in cities and towns are highly effective in achieving optimal physical arrangement. The research method deployed is a descriptive - analytic one that has been carried out in order to perform optimal site selection of educational space in urban areas, with emphasis on locating schools in 6th area of Ahvaz. To achieve the above objective and analysis of information obtained, Fuzzy Delphi AHP (FDAHP) and Cut Fill functions are used. To locate the optimal place Arc GIS software is used for prioritization of urban land uses in proximity to schools. In this research the feedback information (Comments) of 15 experts have been obtained and analyzed. The results show that, according to weights obtained from Fuzzy Delphi Analytic Hierarchy Process (FDAPH), residential land use is a top priority for the schools neighborhood. Manuscript profile -
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74 - Identification and ranking of effective factors on technological skills of primary school teachers using analytic hierarchy process (AHP), case study: the city of Gorgan
ali badeleh Mohedeseh Khaje Shirin Pourghaz Abdoljal TomajThis survey,has,been conducted,with the objective of identifying and ranking the effective factors on the technological skills of primary school teachers in the city of Gorgan in the educational year 2017-2018.The research methodology is descriptive survey type.The stat MoreThis survey,has,been conducted,with the objective of identifying and ranking the effective factors on the technological skills of primary school teachers in the city of Gorgan in the educational year 2017-2018.The research methodology is descriptive survey type.The statistical population is the experts of IT,teachers of communicational sciences and primary school teachers in the city,of Gorgan.Data,analysis,was,done,by,analytic,hierarchy,process,(AHP).Considering the survey objective, the analytic hierarchy process has been a very useful method for ranking technological skills of teachers.For this purpose,a questionnaire according to Thomas,L. Totten’s design was prepared and filled. The questionnaire reliability was analyzed with the incompatibility rate of 0.04. Therefore,there,is compatibility in the paired comparisons.The data,was analyzed by the use of Expert Choice software.The findings show that out of the main factors,educational and occupational guidance of students with the relative weight of,0.234 is,at the,top, teachers’ interaction with,students and their parents with,0.231 is the second factor, and the electronic lesson design with,0.227 is the third important factor; and out of the minor factors,interaction in,the,system by,the school personnel,with the,relative weight,of 0.101 is,at,the first place, calling the roll by the smart method with,0.082 at the second place, and the compatibility level of the goals of smart schools’ electronic systems with,the,lesson,contents,with,0.073 is,in the third rank of importance. Manuscript profile -
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75 - انتخاب تامین کننده در زنجیره تامین پایدار: کاربرد فرایند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی و تحلیل پوششی داده های فازی
حمیدرضا رضایی محمد طالقانی محسن شفیعیان تارا نیک اندامتوسعه و مدیریت یک زنجیره تأمین موثر و کارآمد شامل انتخاب تامین کنندگان است. تنها معیارهای اقتصادی، از جمله هزینه و تحویل، در یک فرایند انتخاب تامین کننده مورد توجه قرار گرفت. اما، به دلیل شرایط به سرعت در حال تغییر، آنها برای ارزیابی تامین کنندگان کافی نیستند و مورد نیا Moreتوسعه و مدیریت یک زنجیره تأمین موثر و کارآمد شامل انتخاب تامین کنندگان است. تنها معیارهای اقتصادی، از جمله هزینه و تحویل، در یک فرایند انتخاب تامین کننده مورد توجه قرار گرفت. اما، به دلیل شرایط به سرعت در حال تغییر، آنها برای ارزیابی تامین کنندگان کافی نیستند و مورد نیاز است دیدگاه های مختلف در نظر گرفته شوند. هدف مقاله حاضر ارائه روش ترکیبی بر مبنای تجزیه و تحلیل پوششی داده های فازی برای انتخاب تامین کنندگان پایدار است. در ابتدا، معیارهای انتخاب تامین کنندگان پایدار از ادبیات مربوطه حاصل می شود. سپس سلسله مراتب معیارها و تعاملات ترجیحی آنها با فرآیند تحلیل سلسله مراتبی مشخص می شود. در نهایت، عملکرد تامین کنندگان با استفاده از تجزیه و تحلیل پوشش داده های فازی ارزیابی می شود. مدل DEA ارائه شده از مفهوم واحدهای تصمیم گیری ایده آل و غیر ایده آل (DMU) در ارزیابی کارایی متقاطع الهام گرفته شده است. با توجه به این مفهوم، DMU کارآمد است اگر آن نزدیک به عملکرد DMU ایده آل و به دور از عملکرد DMU ضد ایده آل است. Manuscript profile -
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76 - Evaluaation and selection process or municipal wastewatertreatment with a structured approach and optimal with methodAHP(Case Study:Shoushtar City)
Farzad Gholipour Sayed Mahmood JazayeriAbstract Application software and mathematical models in wastewater treatment processes combined with technical know-how precious time is to be.treatmen wastwater, in order to stabilize the organic matter in large and small communities done intermediate good water and s MoreAbstract Application software and mathematical models in wastewater treatment processes combined with technical know-how precious time is to be.treatmen wastwater, in order to stabilize the organic matter in large and small communities done intermediate good water and sanitation can be considered the value is added and the resulting solid material reuse it to produce effluent standard and to strengthen the underground aquifers done, as part of this research using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and the work developed by the Expert Choice software relying on the experts compared the different processes were, of the five selected processes with weights WETLAND (0.399) and weight POND (0.351) BIOLAC with (0.108) and weight SBR process (0.085) and CAS weight (0.057) WETLAND option or Wetland with subsurface due weight should mention (0.399) has been chosen. in another part of the city of Shoushtar research using case study and review laboratory results,Confirmed that to design and build a wastewater treatment plant wastewater is important both quantitative and qualitative parameters and the financial comparison and evaluation processes of the study verified a first method (AHP) as a result, natural and semi-natural method because the process of being cheap and relatively quick return on investment with good efficiency Been selected. Manuscript profile -
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77 - Locality Evaluation of Urban Waste Landfill (Case Study: Andika Township)
Ali mohamad emamiAbstract One of the serious, potential and growing problems in many urban areas, especially in developing countries, is the management of waste and the selection of suitable sites for its disposal and burial. This issue is very important for our country, and especially MoreAbstract One of the serious, potential and growing problems in many urban areas, especially in developing countries, is the management of waste and the selection of suitable sites for its disposal and burial. This issue is very important for our country, and especially the Andika, due to issues and constraints, and most importantly the challenge of quantity and quality of water. Therefore, in this study, suitable locations for dumping landfills in the Andika city using the integration of GIS spatial knowledge and multi criteria decision analysis on hydrological factors, human factors and accessibility, geomorphology, geology and ecology were extracted and introduced. For this purpose, 15 layers of input map were prepared and analyzed in GIS environment. Effective factors were weighed, limitations were applied and places with high, moderate and low proportions in the Andika township were extracted and suggested. Manuscript profile -
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78 - Strategic Planning of Tourism Development with Emphasizing the Colm Village target tourism in Ilam province
Hamed Ghasempour Reza Ghafarnia Karam KhliliTherefore, every region to achieve sustainable development and increased competitiveness, the strategic plan is needed. Research in order to provide effective strategies for tourism development in the village of cabbage goal of functions Badra city in Ilam province, met MoreTherefore, every region to achieve sustainable development and increased competitiveness, the strategic plan is needed. Research in order to provide effective strategies for tourism development in the village of cabbage goal of functions Badra city in Ilam province, methodology and tools and techniques AHP framework of a comprehensive strategy to put Mtmhnzr. Braynasas, according to the research in terms of methodology, a descriptive analysis based on objective, functional and via two-way data collection, documentation and field present situation, situation analysis and strategic recommendations are discussed. Qzavny targeted methods, distribution, and results obtained. In addition to looking at 30 and 35 strength and weakness opportunities and threats and scores matrix of internal and external factors as well as the diagram 9 house, extractive strategy, is maintenance. Finally, strategies for development using AHP process of prioritizing and implementing programs to implement each of the strategies of tourism development to maintain and enhance the current situation is presented. Manuscript profile -
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79 - The Effective Factors on the Development of Agro-Tourism (Case Study: Mahalat County)
Aliakbar Anabestani Kebriya MoradiDue to the umbrella-like nature of tourism industry, it has various types and is divided to different parts that agricultural tourism is one of its subsets. One of the most crucial factors of planning and development of tourism is the recognition of effective factors on MoreDue to the umbrella-like nature of tourism industry, it has various types and is divided to different parts that agricultural tourism is one of its subsets. One of the most crucial factors of planning and development of tourism is the recognition of effective factors on its development. Mahalat County enjoys many potentialities in agritourist due to having scenic and exotic agricultural attractions particularly farms and gardens growing plants and flowers. Therefore, planning and development of plants and flowers of this province needs attention to various effective aspects on development of this type of tourism one of which is effective factors on development of agricultural tourism. In line with this matter, the aim of the present study is recognizing the effective factors on the development of agricultural tourism of Mahalat County. The study is descriptive-analytic and it is a practical study regarding its aim. The sample of the study consists of the officials and intellects in tourism field in Mahalt County. Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP) was used for the data analysis. The findings of the research indicate that social-cultural factors with an index of (%768) are the most influential factors on the development of agricultural tourism. From this perspective, agricultural pivot with the effect index of (%768), culturing with effect index of (%768), and advertisement with the effect index of (%768) have the most roles in the development of agricultural tourism in Mahalat County. Manuscript profile -
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80 - Evaluate and optimize the site selection of public parking’s (case study Rasht city)
farhad javan marzieh ghanipoorParking is one of the most important urban infrastructures that have a major role in reducing Marginal Park and trafficflow.Nowadays in the megacities due to land and space constraints with creation public parkingapply optimal management to increase services of large co MoreParking is one of the most important urban infrastructures that have a major role in reducing Marginal Park and trafficflow.Nowadays in the megacities due to land and space constraints with creation public parkingapply optimal management to increase services of large content of vehicles,Public parking when can be sufficiently aware effective that have optimal geospatial site selection. Now, Rasht city and transport network its, is encountered with main problem the lack of parking for residential users and other usersand perform the work, regardless of the land use has caused that this problem will occur slowly as a urban problems.This problem in crowded places,that urban multi land use, especially have administrative - business and leisure land usemanifests itself in the form of a serious.since Rasht haven't highway network.in addition to the regional transit it is open to shipping through other parts of the province and non-optimal positioning of the existing parking is on of the main problems in the city.In this study, for optimal site selection of public parkingfor greater efficiency the study area.Initially, was preliminary study to identify influencing factors for optimal Parking site selection, Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)Weighting factors were takenand Finally, using a geographic information system (GIS)were proposed appropriate zones for the construction of public parking. Manuscript profile -
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81 - Identifying and Prioritizing the Challenges of Organic Farming Development Among Farmers in Lorestan Province
Jahanbakhsh Beiranvand Ahmad Reza Ommani Azadeh N. Noorivandi Mohammad Reza ArdakaniThe purpose of this research is qualitative analysis and prioritize the challenges of organic farming development in Lorestan province, Iran. This research has been conducted from February to December 2022 to provide a comprehensive, and practical model to understand th MoreThe purpose of this research is qualitative analysis and prioritize the challenges of organic farming development in Lorestan province, Iran. This research has been conducted from February to December 2022 to provide a comprehensive, and practical model to understand the challenges through grounded theory and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in Lorestan province. The data were collected by performing in-depth semi-structured interviews with the 32 agricultural experts in this field. To measure the validity of this qualitative study, a strategy of triangulation was used and to measure the reliability, constant testing and comparison methods of data and use of tables to record data were used. Data analysis was done by using MAXQDA12 in three steps: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The results of this study by grounded theory identified 29 initial codes and seven main following challenges were categorized and by AHP prioritized: lack of technical knowledge, skills and motivation in the field of organic production, weakness in the information and advertising network in the field of organic consumption, weakness in management and human resources of organic training courses, lack of financial resources and credits for organic training courses, structural and content weakness of organic training courses, weakness of modern research regarding organic agriculture and lack of awareness of the relative advantage of organic agriculture. Manuscript profile -
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82 - شناسایی استراتژیهای مناسب برای بهبود و توسعه نظام ترویج کشاورزی خصوصی: مورد مطالعه استان مازندران، ایران
امیر احمدپور فاطمه ابوالقاسمی هادی مؤمنی هلالیدر بسیاری از کشورها، خدمات ترویج کشاورزی خصوصی به عنوان عامل کلیدی در فرایند توسعه کشاورزی شناخته میشود. عدم توجه کافی به نظام ترویج کشاورزی خصوصی در ایران، علیرغم موفقیت نسبی آن، موجب شد تا موضوع بررسی و شناسایی راهبردهای مناسب به منظور بهبود و گسترش فعالیت این نظام م Moreدر بسیاری از کشورها، خدمات ترویج کشاورزی خصوصی به عنوان عامل کلیدی در فرایند توسعه کشاورزی شناخته میشود. عدم توجه کافی به نظام ترویج کشاورزی خصوصی در ایران، علیرغم موفقیت نسبی آن، موجب شد تا موضوع بررسی و شناسایی راهبردهای مناسب به منظور بهبود و گسترش فعالیت این نظام مورد توجه و تاکید قرار گیرد. جامعه آماری تحقیق حاضر شامل 40 از خبرگان و فعالان مطلع و باتجربه در حوزه فعالیت شرکتهای خدمات مشاورهای، فنی و مهندسی کشاورزی، بعنوان نماد نظام­های ترویج خصوصی در ایران بود. در این تحقیق از روش­های SWOT و TOWS بعنوان پایه­ای برای تکنیک AHP استفاده شده است که به روش ترکیبی A'WOT معروف است. در گام اول تحقیق، نقاط قوت، ضعف، فرصت و تهدیدات فعالیت این شرکت­ها مورد بررسی و ارزیابی قرار گرفت. با استفاده از نتایج بدست آمده در گام اول و به کمک نمودار TOWS، 11 استراتژی شناسایی و تدوین گردید.در گام دوم، به منظور شناسایی مناسب­ترین استراتژیها به منظور بهبود فعالیت شرکتهای خصوصی ترویجی، 12 نفر از خبرگان با تجربه به روش گلوله برفی از بین 40 نفر شناسایی و مورد پرسش قرار گرفتند. ابزار تحقیق دو پرسشنامه بود که برای تعیین روایی، از روایی ظاهری و محتوایی و برای سنجش پایایی از ضریب آلفای کرونباخ (برای پرسشنامه گام اول) و نرخ ناسازگاری (برای پرسشنامه گام دوم) استفاده شد. نتایج ارزیابی نقاط قوت، ضعف، فرصت و تهدید در گام اول نشان داد، بکارگیری کارشناسان تحصیل­کرده و فعال کشاورزی به عنوان مهم­ترین مزیت و عدم وجود نظام مناسب بیمهای برای اعضای شرکتها و نبود نظام مالی و تعرفه­ای مناسب برای خدمات قابل ارائه به عنوان مهم­ترین نقاط ضعف شناسایی شدند. ایجاد انگیزه در جوانان بمنظور فعالیت در بخش کشاورزی نیز به عنوان مهم­ترین فرصت و عدم شفافیت سیاستهای بلندمدت وزارت جهاد کشاورزی در مورد فعالیت ترویج خصوصی به عنوان مهم­ترین تهدید شناسایی شدند. در ادامه با استفاده از TOWS، 11 استراتژی تدوین گردید. در گام دوم تحقیق، بمنظور شناسایی مناسب­ترین راهبردها از تکنیکAHP استفاده شد. نتایج ارزیابی اولویت استراتژیها در گام دوم نشان داد استراتژیهای؛ پشتیبانی و حمایت مالی شرکتها و کشاورزان در راستای فرهنگ­سازی و بستر سازی خصوصی­سازی فعالیتهای کشاورزی، جهتدهی و اصلاح نگرش سیاست­گزاران و مدیران دولتی نسبت به اهمیت و جایگاه فعالیتهای ترویج خصوصی و اعطای امتیازات و سیاستهای تشویقی و حمایتی در ابعاد مختلف مالی و فنی به دانش آموختگان کشاورزی بویژه جوانان روستایی در جهت ترغیب به تاسیس و مدیریت شرکتها در فرآیند توسعه کشاورزی و روستایی بعنوان مهم­ترین راهبردهای بهبود و توسعه این شرکت­ها در استان مازندران شناسایی شدند که می­بایست مورد توجه مسولین و دست اندکاران امر قرار گیرد. Manuscript profile -
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83 - Review and Prioritization of Various Advertisement Methods by Meat Products Matrix Analytic Hierarchy Method (AHP): A Case Study of Sausages Products
Sara Esfandi Ahmad FatahiAdvertising is not only as a tool to increase company sales. Fast development of mass communication tools and added new mediums to advertising media have been introduced the advertising as a key element in the success or failure of a company. Due to the intense competit MoreAdvertising is not only as a tool to increase company sales. Fast development of mass communication tools and added new mediums to advertising media have been introduced the advertising as a key element in the success or failure of a company. Due to the intense competition between companies and the fast growth of markets and changes in consumer behavior, advertising is taken into consideration as a major tool to create consumer awareness of products and services. Thus, in order to choose the best advertising method for meat products (sausages and salami), comments of 500 Shiraz citizens are collected by Cochran sampling and used in data analysis by Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). After gathering the data, by synthesis the comments of respondents through arithmetic mean, the pairwise comparison matrix of criteria and priorities was formed to estimate the relative weights of them to achieve the goals of "the best method of advertising". The results indicated with respect to citizen viewpoints, the media advertisement, the street billboards, the advertising brochures, the advertising kiosks, and the purchase awards have the highest degree of importance with weight 0.430, 0.238, 0.139, 0.098 and 0.096, respectively. Due to the competition of different meat products factories, to make interest and encourage for purchasing a goods toward the competitor goods, it is necessary to use the persuasive advertisement. Manuscript profile -
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84 - Application of AHP-MCDM Method to Estimate the Delay-time of Tabriz-Bonab Highway Project
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85 - Construction Project Contractors Management Using Analytic Network Process (ANP): A Case for Tehran City
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86 - Integration of QFD, AHP, and LPP methods in supplier development problems under uncertainty
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87 - Ecological Potential Modeling for Agricultural and Rangeland Development Using GIS-based FAHP Approach: A Case Study of Razin Watershed
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88 - Study of the role of physiographic factors for planting Pisum Sativa in Golestan province
Mahdi Tarashi Ali Rahemi Karizaki Abbas Biabani Mohammad Salahi farahiThe development and preservation of ecological balance will be achieved when used from the land in accordance with its capabilities. Accordingly, identifying the capabilities of the land before loading various activities is very important. Otherwise, many of the investm MoreThe development and preservation of ecological balance will be achieved when used from the land in accordance with its capabilities. Accordingly, identifying the capabilities of the land before loading various activities is very important. Otherwise, many of the investments will be wasted. As a result, assessing the land use potential for planting different crops is the first strategic priority for increasing production and optimizing resource consumption. In order to study the role of physiographic factors in the ecological capability of Golestan province for the planting of peas, geographic information system and weighted linear combination method were used. Agricultural needs and geological variables including soil texture, elevation, slope and aspect are determined from the available scientific resources, grading and required maps were prepared. For data standardization, fuzzy logic was used and we used the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) method to weigh the criteria. Finally, using the weighted linear combination (WLC) method in the TerrSet software environment, a potential mapping plan for peas was prepared. The results of the weighting of the criteria with the AHP method showed that the slope with the maximum of 0.2790 and the elevation had the lowest coefficients of 0.1038. Also, the results showed that a large part of the agricultural lands located in the province center (70.51%) has suitable conditions for the planting of peas and 6.08% of the total area of land is less suitable and 7.2% is half suitable, which includes lands Located in the mountainous and highlands of the province. Manuscript profile -
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89 - Agroecological zoning for cultivation of Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) in East-Azerbaijan province, using analytic hierarchy process approach
Behzad Shokati Mohammadreza Asgharipour Bakhtiar FeyzizadehThis study aims to assess Agro-climatic suitability for Cumin producing in East-Azerbaijan province based on GIS spatial analysis technique. For this goal, several criteria including soil conditions, climatologically indicators, topography situation and agro-climatology MoreThis study aims to assess Agro-climatic suitability for Cumin producing in East-Azerbaijan province based on GIS spatial analysis technique. For this goal, several criteria including soil conditions, climatologically indicators, topography situation and agro-climatology criteria were taken into account of modeling process. The methodology was performed based on GIS spatial analysis. For this to happen, standardization process was performed on criteria and weighting process was done using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approach. GIS based multicriteria decision analysis was employed for weighted overlapping of indicators and results were achieved based on GIS- Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method. Initial results indicated that East-Azerbaijan province has potential for cultivating of Cumin. Based on results, Cumin plant can be cultivated in Mianeh, Shabestar, Maragheh, Marand, Sahand, Sarab, Varzrghan, Kaleybar and Bostan Abad regions which are classified in suitable category. Also, the rest regions indicated moderate potential for this purpose. Finally, about 2561151 ha of this province has high suitability, 2017916 ha has moderate suitability. Lacks of enough attention to the feasibility assessment of Cumin plant in this province, results of this research are great of importance for the purpose of regional planning in East-Azerbaijan province. Manuscript profile -
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90 - Land Suitability for soybean cultivation based on physiographic indices Case Study: Golestan province
Afrough Sadat BaniaghiL Ali Rahemi Karizaki Abbas Biabani Hsan FaramarziThe rapidly growing world population places considerable pressure on increasingly scarce natural resources, spurring the need to develop more efficient and sustainable agricultural production systems to feed these growing populations. this study to evaluate the agricult MoreThe rapidly growing world population places considerable pressure on increasingly scarce natural resources, spurring the need to develop more efficient and sustainable agricultural production systems to feed these growing populations. this study to evaluate the agricultural lands in Golestan province for soybeans, using Geographic Information System (GIS) and weighted linear method (WLC) was performed. For this purpose, the needs of the crop and environmental variable factors were determined and graded and according to current elements prepared required map. Studied Physiographic variables were consisted of slope, aspect, elevation and the soil texture. Data were standardized by fuzzy method, and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used for weighting the criteria. Finally, soybean cultivation potential map were prepared with using weighted linear combination (WLC) in the software IDRISI The results showed the highest amount weighty criteria by the Analytic Hierarchy Process in the soybean soil texture (0.5228) and elevation whit (0.0765) had the lowest coefficient in the rankings. Then zoning of lands carried out in 4 classes (high suitable, suitable, less suitable and non-suitable Generally results of the weighted linear combination of Physiographic showed that 11.08 and 37.60 percent of the lands for soybean production areas were located in high suitable and suitable zones. In addition, limiting factor of the soybean cultivation in the Golestan province can be cited soil texture. Manuscript profile -
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91 - Prioritize the Factors Affecting Financial Resources in Bank-e-Mehr-e-Eqtesad Isfahan Province (AHP Approach)
M. Fadaee H. EsmaeiliThis study aimed to prioritize the Factors Affecting Financial Resources in Bank Mehr-e-Eghtesad Isfahan using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was performed. The study’s sample involved 13 executives & staff managers of Bank Mehr-e-Eghtesad of Isfahan tha MoreThis study aimed to prioritize the Factors Affecting Financial Resources in Bank Mehr-e-Eghtesad Isfahan using the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was performed. The study’s sample involved 13 executives & staff managers of Bank Mehr-e-Eghtesad of Isfahan that were selected by purposive sampling.To gather information from paired comparisons questionnaire was used. Validity of the questionnaires from masters and professionals and experts was assessed positively. Reliability of questionnaire based on the Inconsistency rate were calculated. To test the hypothesis using AHP Approach and Expert Choice software was used. The results showed that the central bank policy criteria, has largest share and the legal limitations criteria, has the lowest share in decision-making. The interest rate paid on deposits, according to all indicators, as the most influential factor on the mobilization of bank resources and service quality as the low- influential factor. Manuscript profile -
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92 - Application and Comparison of Simple Additive Weighting method, Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and Support Vector Machine in identifying the internal and external factors in SWOT’s analysis
Ali HaeriaAn Ardekani Hamidreza Koosha fatemeh mirsaeediAll organizations, must determine their future path; in other words, they must understand where they stand and where they are heading to. Strategic management is one of the most recognized management approaches for this purpose. One of the most important steps in strate MoreAll organizations, must determine their future path; in other words, they must understand where they stand and where they are heading to. Strategic management is one of the most recognized management approaches for this purpose. One of the most important steps in strategic management is recognizing organization’s internal and external factors. If these factors are recognized correctly, they can be used to establish correct and optimal strategies. So far, few researchers have used exact methods for identifying and prioritizing internal and external factors. In this article, we try to use multi criteria (Sample Additive Weighting and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process techniques) and data mining (support vector machine) for reorganization of internal and external factors. The case study in this research is Water and Sewerage Company of Mashhad. First, organization’s internal and external factors are identified and classified by organization’s higher managers and experts. For applying Sample Additive Weighting and Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process, first, the criteria according to internal and external factor’s definition are determined and criteria’s weights are identified by Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process also Sample Additive Weighting. Then, by using these weights, the values for all factors are calculated and classified. Using these criteria (attributes) and WEKA software, after data preprocess, factors classified by Support Vector Machine that is one of the most accurate data mining approaches. The results show Support Vector Machine prediction more accurately compared to other techniques. Manuscript profile -
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93 - Vision, a critical element of enterprise resource planning
mohsen rasoulianEnterprise resource planning systems as one of the tools that businesses use to seek competitive advantages in any organization, since the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems with high-risk, high cost and the implementation of the lengthy it is import MoreEnterprise resource planning systems as one of the tools that businesses use to seek competitive advantages in any organization, since the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems with high-risk, high cost and the implementation of the lengthy it is important and which are one of the more preferred. The purpose of this paper, after extraction of the key factors for the implementation of human resource planning initiatives and opinions of experts using analytic hierarchy to prioritize the expert choice of these factors with the help of software has been estimated. The results revealed that internal factors than external factors matter most. In addition, and through the internal factors such as senior management support, business outlook, culture, change management and project management factors are higher priorities. In this research, high light that vision is independent to employment. Manuscript profile -
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94 - Ranking Bank Branches with Interval Data By IAHP and TOPSIS
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