Trends and applications of multi-criteria decision analysis: use in government agencies

Kurth, Margaret; Larkin, Sabrina; Keisler, Jeffrey M.; Linkov, Igor

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“…(), which considered peer‐reviewed papers published from 1990 to 2009, as well as to two follow‐up studies by Cegan et al. () and (Kurth et al., ). The latter studies in particular applied text mining to analyse large numbers of MCDA applications, both in general and with respect to some major governmental agencies in the USA.…”

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“…This review of MCDA applications to nature conservation adds to the more general review of applications within the environmental discipline carried out by Huang et al (2011), which considered peerreviewed papers published from 1990 to 2009, as well as to two follow-up studies by Cegan et al (2017) and (Kurth et al, 2017). The latter studies in particular applied text mining to analyse large numbers F I G U R E 5 Analysis conducted in the reviewed articles of MCDA applications, both in general and with respect to some major governmental agencies in the USA.…”

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“…The aim of this paper is to provide a structured review of empirical applications of MCDA to nature conservation published in the scientific literature over the last 20 years. It adds to a more general review of MCDA applications in environmental sciences carried out by Huang, Keisler, and Linkov (2011) and its follow-ups by Cegan, Filion, Keisler, and Linkov (2017) and (Kurth, Larkin, Keisler, & Linkov, 2017).…”

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Abstract1. Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is a method to support decision-making, by exploring the balance between the pros and cons of different alternatives to accomplish a specific goal. It assists in framing decision problems, illustrating the performance of alternatives across criteria, exploring trade-offs, formulating a decision and testing its robustness. This paper provides a structured review of empirical applications of MCDA to nature conservation published in the scientific literature over the last 20 years. The paper aims at taking stock of past experiences, and comparing them with best practices and common pitfalls identified in the literature, to provide recommendations for better MCDA application to conservation.2. The review follows the structure of a generalized MCDA process consisting of three key stages: (1) decision context and problem structuring, (2) analysis and (3) decision.3. The search identified 86 papers that describe MCDA applications to a range of topics, including conservation prioritization and planning; protected areas management and zoning; forest management and restoration; and mapping of biodiversity, naturalness and wilder. The results show that, concerning problem structuring, a small percentage of the reviewed MCDA engaged stakeholders other than the authors in identifying alternatives and formulating criteria (15% and 35% respectively).Concerning the analysis, criteria assessment was adequately justified by the authors (47%), at times also by involving other stakeholders (22%). Weighting was performed in almost all applications, whereas criteria aggregation was mostly based on the weighted linear combination (63%). Sensitivity analysis was largely overlooked (57%). Concerning decision, 45% of the articles provided only an overall ranking or suitability of alternatives, while 22% included additional rankings according to specific criterion, and 8% further analyses and clustering of stakeholders' preferences.4. The paper concludes by suggesting key elements of successful MCDA applications, including clear construction of the decision context; collaborative identification of alternatives and criteria that reflect the values at stake; adequate justification and communication of the methods for criteria assessment and weighting; reasoned choice of the criteria aggregation method, and comprehensive sensitivity analysis. K E Y W O R D Sbiodiversity conservation, criteria assessment, decision-making, multi-criteria decision analysis, stakeholders, weighting

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“…This approach has been proved as efficient for governmental agencies. Kurth, Larkin, Keisler, and Linkov (2017) analysed trends and applications of multi-criteria decision analysis in government agencies. Authors concluded that there is an increase in awareness and consideration of MCDA from 2000 to the present, and that agencies are especially considering and using tools to engage with stakeholders.…”

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The selection of buildings for refurbishment is a multi-objective problem and it should be based on integrated assessment of the current performance of the buildings. Accurate assessment allows the development of strategies for the optimisation of building performance and the selection of appropriate and most efficient refurbishment measures. This paper presents a computer-based integrated building performance assessment methodology based on the multiple-criteria approach. A case study from the Šiauliai district, Lithuania, illustrates the proposed methodology in use. The assessment results indicate what are the worst performing buildings and help with the selection of appropriate refurbishment measures and estimation of possible outcomes.

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“…Aspects such as methodologies (e.g., AHP, TOPSIS, MAUT, MAVT, Outranking), environmental applications (e.g., water, air, energy), and other relevant factors were documented and synthesized. Complementing this work, Kurth et al (2017) documented trends in how MCDA has been used specifically within US government agencies. Together, these papers provide an in-depth assessment of the past, present, and future of MCDA research.…”

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Trends and applications of multi-criteria decision analysis: use in government agencies

Cited by 46 publications

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Multi‐criteria decision analysis for nature conservation: A review of 20 years of applications

Multi‐criteria decision analysis for nature conservation: A review of 20 years of applications

Multiple Criteria Assessment of Apartment Building Performance for Refurbishment Purposes

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