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Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleOptimization of Raw Materials for Preparation of Transparent Soil Based on Analytic Hierarchy ProcessJianjun Liu, Yao Wang, Rui Song, Min YeThe application of man-made transparent soil has greatly contributed to the development of the visual research in physical model test. Comparing to the traditional model test, the transparent soil has advantages with respect to transparency, visualization, lower cost and utility et al. However, the transparency of material itself seriously restricted the effect of the results during the model text. This … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 1 Mar 2017 · 7,266 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleSelection of Festival Planners: Application of Modified Delphi Method and Analytic Hierarchy ProcessHan-Chen Huang, Su-Ling Wu, Pei-Ying Wu, Chien-Hua LiThere are more than one million festivals regularly held every year around the world. They not only create enormous economic benefits, but have also become a new global industry. Festival activities can attract many visitors and enhance regional development in a short time. The festival is an important trend to develop tourism. In Taiwan and foreign countries, various types of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 22 Dec 2015 · 7,839 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleUsing the Analytic Hierarchy Process to Establish a Tour Guide Selection and Evaluation ModelHan-Chen Huang, Su-Ling Wu, I-Ying Chang, Pei-Ling LiuThis study aims to examine the criteria for the selection of tour guides, in order to help travel agencies in Taiwan selecting suitable tour guides with a more objective and consistent approach. A tour guide is the life and soul of an organized tour, as well as an important key for the success of the tour. Following the acquisition of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 11 Nov 2015 · 7,379 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleApplying Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and Grey Relation Analysis to Evaluate the Supply Chain Performance of the Wafer Testing HouseYun-Chin Chen, Jun-Yuan Kuo, Bang-Ting LuoProblem statement: In the information age, the process of E-Commerce (EC) operates quickly and the present enterprises of Taiwan have to face the Free Cross-Strait Market (FCSM) with Mainland China, which will definitely change the model as well as the performance of the supply chain. Hence, this study focuses on the issue of supply chain performance evaluation of the wafer … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 12 · 27 Oct 2011 · 6,377 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEvaluating the Green Suppliers of the Printed Circuit Board Factories Base on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process and Vlsekriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno ResenjeJun-Yuan Kuo, Ben-Chang Shia, Yun-Chin Chen, Jou-Ying HoProblem statement: The “Energy Policy for Europe, EPE” and three environmental directives, proposed by the European Union (EU) in 2007, are stricter than those self-restrained by the enterprises. For this reason, the enterprises have to shortly improve their products for meeting with the strict requests setup by the EU. Consequently, it becomes even more important that the manufacturers evaluate the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 25 Mar 2011 · 7,878 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAssessment of Useful Life of Lubricants Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Vector Projection Approach (VPA)Surachai Bovornsethanant, Somchai WongwisesProblem statement: In general, engine oil is usually changed as defined by car or lubricant manufacturers, which is according to mileage. However, it was found from past researches that, at the predefined mileage or timeframe, most lubricant is still acceptably usable and efficient. Approach: This research aimed to calculate useful life of lubricant in order to reach its maximum usefulness. … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,640 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEvaluating the Maintenance Performance of the Semiconductor Factories Based on the Analytical Hierarchy Process and Grey Relational AnalysisFei-Long Chen, Yun-Chin ChenProblem statement: Maintenance is an important factor in semiconductor factories, not only because of costs and the need for the uninterrupted operation of semiconductor equipment, but also the time and expense required for maintenance. If maintenance procedures are not performed properly, the equipment will have low efficiency or break down, production capacity will decrease and the company will incur extra … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2010 · 7,308 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEvaluating Defense Architecture Frameworks for C4I System Using Analytic Hierarchy ProcessAbdullah S. AlghamdiProblem statement: The Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Systems provided situational awareness about operational environment and supported in decision making and directed to operative environment. These systems had been used by various agencies like defense, police, investigation, road, rail, airports, oil and gas related department. However, the increase use of C4I system had made it more important and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,370 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAn assessment of Urban Quality of Life by Using Analytic Hierarchy Process Approach (Case study: Comparative Study of Quality of Life in the North of Iran)Sedigheh Lotfi, Karim SolaimaniProblem Statement: Researches of quality of life are concentrated mainly on the urban nature in the recent years and the urban quality of life gained many attentions in empirical studies. The concept of urban quality of life is a multi-dimensional and complex issue. So, needless to say that this concept can be used in planning when there is an appropriate … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,637 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleDesign and Development of Decision Making System Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy ProcessChin Wen Cheong, Lee Hua Jie, Mak Chee Meng, Amy Lim Hui LanThis article aims to develop a fuzzy Multicriteria Decision Making (MCDM) tool that equips with Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) framework to help users in semi-structured and unstructured decision making tasks. The tool provides portability and adaptability features by deploying the software on web platform. In addition, this system provides an integrated domain reference channel via a database connection to assist … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2008 · 7,197 accessesView PDFCite