RMCDA

This R package has been developed to serve as a universal library in R for the application of multi-criteria decision making methods.

Installation Guide

To install R package run the following code:

devtools::install_github("AnniceNajafi/RMCDA")

Description of Methods

This is an R package for applying MCDA methods on product data.

Methods

Method	Full Name	References
AHP	Analytic Hierarchy Process	Saaty, T. L. (2004). Decision making—the analytic hierarchy and network processes (AHP/ANP). Journal of systems science and systems engineering, 13, 1-35.
Fuzzy AHP	Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process	Pehlivan, N. Y., Paksoy, T., & Çalik, A. (2017). Comparison of methods in FAHP with application in supplier selection. In Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (pp. 45-76). Chapman and Hall/CRC.
ANP	Analytic Network Process	Saaty, T. L., & Vargas, L. G. (2006). Decision making with the analytic network process (Vol. 282). Berlin, Germany: Springer Science+ Business Media, LLC.
ARAS	Additive Ratio Assessment	Zavadskas, E. K., & Turskis, Z. (2010). A new additive ratio assessment (ARAS) method in multicriteria decision‐making. Technological and economic development of economy, 16(2), 159-172.
BORDA	Borda Count Method	Borda, J. D. (1781). M'emoire sur les' elections au scrutin. Histoire de l'Acad'emie Royale des Sciences.
BWM	Best Worst Method	Rezaei, J. (2015). Best-worst multi-criteria decision-making method. Omega, 53, 49-57.
COCOSO	Combined Compromise Solution	Yazdani, M., Zarate, P., Kazimieras Zavadskas, E., & Turskis, Z. (2019). A combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) method for multi-criteria decision-making problems. Management decision, 57(9), 2501-2519.
CODAS	Combinative Distance-based Assessment	Keshavarz Ghorabaee, M., Zavadskas, E. K., Turskis, Z., & Antuchevičienė, J. (2016). A new combinative distance-based assessment (CODAS) method for multi-criteria decision-making.
COPELAND	Copeland Method	Saari, D. G., & Merlin, V. R. (1996). The copeland method: I.: Relationships and the dictionary. Economic theory, 8, 51-76.
COPRAS	Complex Proportional Assessment	Zavadskas, E. K., Kaklauskas, A., Peldschus, F., & Turskis, Z. (2007). Multi-attribute assessment of road design solutions by using the COPRAS method. The Baltic journal of Road and Bridge engineering, 2(4), 195-203.
CRADIS	Compromise Ranking and Distance from Ideal Solution	Puška, A., Stević, Ž., & Pamučar, D. (2022). Evaluation and selection of healthcare waste incinerators using extended sustainability criteria and multi-criteria analysis methods. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-31.
CRITIC	CRiteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation	Diakoulaki, D., Mavrotas, G., & Papayannakis, L. (1995). Determining objective weights in multiple criteria problems: The critic method. Computers & Operations Research, 22(7), 763-770.
DEMATEL	Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory	Si, S. L., You, X. Y., Liu, H. C., & Zhang, P. (2018). DEMATEL technique: a systematic review of the state‐of‐the‐art literature on methodologies and applications. Mathematical problems in Engineering, 2018(1), 3696457.
EDAS	Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution	Keshavarz Ghorabaee, M., Zavadskas, E. K., Olfat, L., & Turskis, Z. (2015). Multi-criteria inventory classification using a new method of evaluation based on distance from average solution (EDAS). Informatica, 26(3), 435-451.
ELECTRE I	ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité	Roy, B. (1968). Classement et choix en présence de points de vue multiples. Revue française d'informatique et de recherche opérationnelle, 2(8), 57-75.
ENTROPY	Entropy Method	Shannon, C. E. (1948). A mathematical theory of communication. The Bell system technical journal, 27(3), 379-423.
GRA	Grey Relational Analysis	Kuo, Y., Yang, T., & Huang, G. W. (2008). The use of grey relational analysis in solving multiple attribute decision-making problems. Computers & industrial engineering, 55(1), 80-93.
IDOCRIW	Integrated Determination of Objective CRIteria Weights	Zavadskas, E. K., & Podvezko, V. (2016). Integrated determination of objective criteria weights in MCDM. International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making, 15(02), 267-283.
MABAC	Multi-Attributive Border Approximation Area Comparison	Pamučar, D., & Ćirović, G. (2015). The selection of transport and handling resources in logistics centers using Multi-Attributive Border Approximation area Comparison (MABAC). Expert systems with applications, 42(6), 3016-3028.
MACBETH	Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical Based Evaluation Technique	Marcelino, P., Antunes, M. D. L., Fortunato, E., & Gomes, M. C. (2019). Development of a multi criteria decision analysis model for pavement maintenance at the network level: Application of the MACBETH approach. Frontiers in Built Environment, 5, 6.
MAIRCA	Multi-Attribute Ideal Real Comparative Analysis	Hadian, S., Shahiri Tabarestani, E., & Pham, Q. B. (2022). Multi attributive ideal-real comparative analysis (MAIRCA) method for evaluating flood susceptibility in a temperate Mediterranean climate. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 67(3), 401-418.
MARA	Multi-Attribute Ranking Approach	Gligorić, M., Gligorić, Z., Lutovac, S., Negovanović, M., & Langović, Z. (2022). Novel hybrid MPSI–MARA decision-making model for support system selection in an underground mine. Systems, 10(6), 248.
MARCOS	Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking based on Compromise Solution	Stević, Ž., Pamučar, D., Puška, A., & Chatterjee, P. (2020). Sustainable supplier selection in healthcare industries using a new MCDM method: Measurement of alternatives and ranking according to COmpromise solution (MARCOS). Computers & industrial engineering, 140, 106231.
MOORA	Multi-Objective Optimization by Ratio Analysis	Brauers, W. K., & Zavadskas, E. K. (2006). The MOORA method and its application to privatization in a transition economy. Control and cybernetics, 35(2), 445-469.
MOOSRA	Multi-objective Optimization on the Basis of Simple Ratio Analysis	Jagadish, R. A., & Ray, A. (2014). Green cutting fluid selection using MOOSRA method. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, 3(3), 559-563.
MULTIMOORA	Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of a Ratio Analysis plus the full MULTIplicative form	Brauers, W. K. M., & Zavadskas, E. K. (2010). Project management by MULTIMOORA as an instrument for transition economies. Technological and economic development of economy, 16(1), 5-24.
OCRA	Outranking Compromise Ranking Approach	Madić, M., Petković, D., & Radovanović, M. (2015). Selection of non-conventional machining processes using the OCRA method. Serbian Journal of Management, 10(1), 61-73.
OPA	Ordered Performance Analysis	Ataei, Y., Mahmoudi, A., Feylizadeh, M. R., & Li, D. F. (2020). Ordinal priority approach (OPA) in multiple attribute decision-making. Applied Soft Computing, 86, 105893.
ORESTE	Organisation, Rangement Et Synthèse De Données Relatives À L’évaluation	Roubens, M. (1982). Preference relations on actions and criteria in multicriteria decision making. European Journal of Operational Research, 10(1), 51-55.
PIV	Position Index Value	Mufazzal, S., & Muzakkir, S. M. (2018). A new multi-criterion decision making (MCDM) method based on proximity indexed value for minimizing rank reversals. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 119, 427-438.
PROMETHEE	Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation	Brans, J. P., & De Smet, Y. (2016). PROMETHEE methods. Multiple criteria decision analysis: state of the art surveys, 187-219.
PSI	Preference Selection Index	Maniya, K., & Bhatt, M. G. (2010). A selection of material using a novel type decision-making method: Preference selection index method. Materials & Design, 31(4), 1785-1789.
RAFSI	Ranking Alternatives using Full Subset Inference	Žižović, M., Pamučar, D., Albijanić, M., Chatterjee, P., & Pribićević, I. (2020). Eliminating rank reversal problem using a new multi-attribute model—the RAFSI method. Mathematics, 8(6), 1015.
REGIME	Regime Analysis	Hinloopen, E., & Nijkamp, P. (1990). Qualitative multiple criteria choice analysis: the dominant regime method. Quality and quantity, 24, 37-56.
RIM	Ranking Index Method	Cables, E., Lamata, M. T., & Verdegay, J. L. (2016). RIM-reference ideal method in multicriteria decision making. Information Sciences, 337, 1-10.
ROV	Range of Value Method	Madić, M., Radovanović, M., & Manić, M. (2016). Application of the ROV method for the selection of cutting fluids. Decision Science Letters, 5(2), 245-254.
SAW	Simple Additive Weighting	Panjaitan, M. I. (2019). Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method in determining beneficiaries of foundation benefits. Login, 13(1), 19-25.
SBWM	Stratified Best Worst Method	Torkayesh, A. E., Malmir, B., & Asadabadi, M. R. (2021). Sustainable waste disposal technology selection: The stratified best-worst multi-criteria decision-making method. Waste Management, 122, 100-112.
SECA	Simple Evaluation of Complex Alternatives	Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, M., Amiri, M., Zavadskas, E. K., Turskis, Z., & Antucheviciene, J. (2018). Simultaneous evaluation of criteria and alternatives (SECA) for multi-criteria decision-making. Informatica, 29(2), 265-280.
SMART	Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique	Olson, D. L., & Olson, D. L. (1996). Smart. Decision aids for selection problems, 34-48.
SMCDM	Stratified Multi-Criteria Decision Making	Asadabadi, M. R. (2018). The stratified multi-criteria decision-making method. Knowledge-Based Systems, 162, 115-123.
SPOTIS	Stable Preference Ordering Towards Ideal Solution	Dezert, J., Tchamova, A., Han, D., & Tacnet, J. M. (2020, July). The SPOTIS rank reversal free method for multi-criteria decision-making support. In 2020 IEEE 23rd International Conference on Information Fusion (FUSION) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
SRMP	Simple Ranking Method using Reference Profiles	Khannoussi, A., Olteanu, A. L., Labreuche, C., & Meyer, P. (2022). Simple ranking method using reference profiles: incremental elicitation of the preference parameters. 4OR, 1-32.
TODIM	Interactive and Multicriteria Decision Making	Gomes, L. F. A. M. (2009). An application of the TODIM method to the multicriteria rental evaluation of residential properties. European Journal of Operational Research, 193(1), 204-211.
TOPSIS	Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution	Hwang, C. L., Yoon, K., Hwang, C. L., & Yoon, K. (1981). Methods for multiple attribute decision making. Multiple attribute decision making: methods and applications a state-of-the-art survey, 58-191.
VIKOR	VIšekriterijumsko KOmpromisno Rangiranje	Opricovic, S., & Tzeng, G. H. (2004). Compromise solution by MCDM methods: A comparative analysis of VIKOR and TOPSIS. European journal of operational research, 156(2), 445-455.
WASPAS	Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment	Zavadskas, E. K., Turskis, Z., Antucheviciene, J., & Zakarevicius, A. (2012). Optimization of weighted aggregated sum product assessment. Elektronika ir elektrotechnika, 122(6), 3-6.
WPM	Weighted Product Method	San Cristóbal Mateo, J. R., & Mateo, J. R. S. C. (2012). Weighted sum method and weighted product method. Multi criteria analysis in the renewable energy industry, 19-22.
WSM	Weighted Sum Method	San Cristóbal Mateo, J. R., & Mateo, J. R. S. C. (2012). Weighted sum method and weighted product method. Multi criteria analysis in the renewable energy industry, 19-22.
WINGS	Weighted Influence Nonlinear Gauge System	Michnik, J. (2013). Weighted Influence Non-linear Gauge System (WINGS)–An analysis method for the systems of interrelated components. European Journal of Operational Research, 228(3), 536-544.
WISP	Weighted Influence Score Preference	Stanujkic, D., Popovic, G., Karabasevic, D., Meidute-Kavaliauskiene, I., & Ulutaş, A. (2021). An integrated simple weighted sum product method—WISP. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 70(5), 1933-1944.

Online Application

Web-based application to apply methods can be accessed through this link.

Contact Information

For any technical questions, please contact Annice Najafi.


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