A. Shekhovtsov, Jakub Wiȩckowski, Bartłomiej Kizielewicz, W. Sałabun
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Abstract
Operational research is a scientific discipline related to the decision theory that allows determining solutions for specific problems related to, for example, widely understood transport. Increasingly popular in this field are issues related to the domain of the green urban transport. In order to support the decision-making process in this area, methods of multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) are used more and more often. However, if we solve a specific problem using different MCDA methods, we get different rankings, as each method has a different methodological basis. Therefore, the challenge is how to make a reliable decision. This paper presents a numerical example from the green urban transport domain, which is solved by six different MCDA methods that return a complete ranking. We measure the similarity of these rankings using coefficients rw and WS, and then we propose a simple way of determining a compromise solution. The obtained compromise ranking is guaranteed to be the best match to the selected MCDA methods' rankings, which is proved in the paper. Finally, possible directions for further development work are identified.
期刊介绍:
Facta Universitatis, Series: Mechanical Engineering (FU Mech Eng) is an open-access, peer-reviewed international journal published by the University of Niš in the Republic of Serbia. It publishes high-quality, refereed papers three times a year, encompassing original theoretical and/or practice-oriented research as well as extended versions of previously published conference papers. The journal's scope covers the entire spectrum of Mechanical Engineering. Papers undergo rigorous peer review to ensure originality, relevance, and readability, maintaining high publication standards while offering a timely, comprehensive, and balanced review process.