Lifetime-oriented multi-objective optimization for structural reinforcement based on series-system reliability and benefit–cost analysis has already been proposed. It is still needed, however, to incorporate the life quality index (LQI) in the lifetime reinforcement optimization process of...

To establish a combined method of qualitative and quantitative for evaluating cultivated land fertility, visually and accurately reflect cultivated land fertility, and provide the basis for scientific management and sustainable utilization of cultivated land resources, we analyzed the cultivated...

As we may have a set of possible values when comparing alternatives (or criteria), the hesitant fuzzy preference relation becomes a suitable and powerful technique to deal with this case. This paper mainly focuses on the multiplicative consistency of the hesitant fuzzy preference relation. First...

DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF INTELLIGENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS <bold> <italic>Reviewed book:</italic> </bold> Dalé Dzemydiené. <italic>Intelektualizuotų informacinių sistemų projektavimas ir taikymas</italic>: monografija. Vilnius: Mykolo Romerio universiteto leidybos centras, 2006. 352 p. [Design and Application of Intelligent Information...

OPTIMIZATION METHODS FOR A STAKEHOLDER SOCIETY <bold> <italic>Reviewed book:</italic> </bold> Willem K. Brauers. <italic>Optimization Methods for a Stakeholder Society: A Revolution in Economic Thinking by Multi‐objective Optimization</italic>. Boston / Dordrecht / London: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004.

<title>Abstract</title> This paper considers the application of methodology for the defining the utility and market value of a real estate. The theoretical basis of the methodology is developed. The proposed methods, the method of multiple criteria complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) and the method of...

<title>Abstract</title> Sustainable development principles reaching many spheres of human activities, public buildings refurbishment is not an exemption in this case. Buildings refurbishment supports excellent opportunities to reduce energy consumption in buildings as well as encourages other sustainable...