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1. Towards a decision support framework for technologies used in cold supply chain traceability

Author:
Óskarsdóttir, Kristín; Oddsson, Guðmundur Valur
Source:
Journal of food engineering 2019 v.240 pp. 153-159
ISSN:
0260-8774
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; supply chain; traceability;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... In recent years, a need for product traceability in the cold supply chain has emerged. The purpose of this study was to identify and map out different kinds of identification technologies and techniques used for cold supply chain traceability. This was done by looking into what traceability solutions are available right now through literature review. The results from this review were then further ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2018.07.013

2. Improved disaggregation of conventional soil maps

Author:
Møller, Anders Bjørn; Malone, Brendan; Odgers, Nathan P.; Beucher, Amélie; Iversen, Bo Vangsø; Greve, Mogens Humlekrog; Minasny, Budiman
Source:
Geoderma 2019 v.341 pp. 148-160
ISSN:
0016-7061
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; algorithms; soil texture; soil types; wetlands; Denmark;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The disaggregation of conventional soil maps is an alternative for producing high-quality soil maps when point observations are not available. Previous studies developed the DSMART algorithm (“Disaggregation and Harmonisation of Soil Map Units Through Resampled Classification Trees”) for this purpose. In this study, we tested the sensitivity of DSMART towards the input data by using two different ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.geoderma.2019.01.038

3. Managing trade-offs in complex scenarios: A decision-making tool for sustainability projects

Author:
de Magalhães, Ruane Fernandes; Danilevicz, Ângela de Moura Ferreira; Palazzo, Joseph
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.212 pp. 447-460
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; decision making; guidelines; planning; technicians; traceability;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The inclusion of sustainability factors in projects is considered a challenge for technicians, managers and decision makers. Sustainability projects deal with a large number of criteria from different areas, making the decision-making process more complex and uncertain. Multicriteria methods can guide project choices to reach their objectives; however, they are not able to manage the overlap and c ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.023

4. Knowledge integration in Marine Spatial Planning: A practitioners' view on decision support tools with special focus on Marxan

Author:
Janßen, Holger; Göke, Cordula; Luttmann, Anne
Source:
Ocean & coastal management 2019 v.168 pp. 130-138
ISSN:
0964-5691
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; coastal zone management; planning; stakeholders;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Modern ecosystem-based forms of marine management such as Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) deal with various complex systems and often with huge amounts of data. Software-based simulative and analytical tools are therefore frequently mentioned in the scientific literature on marine management approaches. But in addition to the evolution of management approaches, the requirements for more integrated t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2018.11.006

5. Testing an environmental flow-based decision support tool: Evaluating the fish model in the Murray Flow Assessment Tool

Author:
Lester, Rebecca E.; Pollino, Carmel A.; Cummings, Courtney R.
Source:
Environmental modelling & software 2019 v.111 pp. 72-93
ISSN:
1364-8152
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; data collection; fish; habitats; hydrology; moieties; monitoring;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Robust environmental decision support tools are critical to maximise the ecological benefit of management decisions. However the models that underpin these rarely undergo rigorous evaluation. Here, we evaluated components of a scenario-based habitat suitability model, the Murray Flow Assessment Tool, by correlating model outputs against fish monitoring data collected since its development. Overall ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envsoft.2018.09.012

6. A rigorous fastener inspection approach for high-speed railway from structured light sensors

Author:
Mao, Qingzhou; Cui, Hao; Hu, Qingwu; Ren, Xiaochun
Source:
ISPRS journal of photogrammetry and remote sensing 2018 v.143 pp. 249-267
ISSN:
0924-2716
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; fasteners; railroads;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Rail fasteners are critical components in high-speed railway. Therefore, they are inspected periodically to ensure the safety of high-speed trains. Manual inspection and two-dimensional visual inspection are the commonly used methods. However, both of them have drawbacks. In this paper, a rigorous high-speed railway fastener inspection approach from structured light sensors is proposed to detect d ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2017.11.007

7. Visual characteristics for sequencing of overlapping bloodstain patterns

Author:
van Steijn, L.J.; Limborgh, J.C.M.; Edelman, G.J.
Source:
Forensic science international 2018 v.286 pp. 166-176
ISSN:
0379-0738
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; crime; surveys;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... The deposition sequence of overlapping bloodstain patterns can be valuable reconstructive information. A formal method for sequencing overlapping bloodstain patterns has yet to be published. We present a method for sequencing overlapping transfer and drip stains using visual characteristics. A survey was held amongst educated bloodstain pattern analysts to determine whether the newly acquired meth ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.forsciint.2018.02.023

8. MS-ReRO and D-ROSE methods: Assessing relational uncertainty and evaluating scenarios’ risks and opportunities on multi-scale infrastructure systems

Author:
Salas, Jorge; Yepes, Víctor
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.216 pp. 607-623
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; case studies; cognition; infrastructure; issues and policy; risk; uncertainty; urban planning; Spain;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... There is a growing interest in model-based decision support systems contributing to strategic planning. The application of these in the case of urban infrastructure planning requires methods specifically aimed at addressing the relational uncertainties arising from the complex, multi-scale, nature of this field. This study presents UPSS, a comprehensive urban planning support system integrating th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.083

9. Energy efficiency by determining the production process with the lowest energy consumption in a steel forging facility

Author:
Unver, Umit; Kara, Ozlem
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.215 pp. 1362-1370
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; computer software; cost effectiveness; energy conservation; energy efficiency; steel;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Energy efficiency can be considered as one of the key components of sustainability. This study introduces a decision support tool that aims to provide increased energy efficiency in a steel forging facility. Seven different products were selected as a sample product group in order to simulate overall production of the facility. The material, operations, parameters, decision variables, objective fu ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.168

10. Evaluating the material resource efficiency of secondary aluminium production: A Monte Carlo-based decision-support tool

Author:
Paraskevas, Dimos; Ingarao, Giuseppe; Deng, Yelin; Duflou, Joost R.; Pontikes, Yiannis; Blanpain, Bart
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.215 pp. 488-496
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; alloys; aluminum; case studies; environmental impact; melting; mixing; recycling; uncertainty;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... The contamination of aluminium streams during the different life cycle stages by alloy mixing and/or accumulation of foreign elements, in combination with the limited melt purification options during remelting, represents an important limiting factor in recycling. Consequently, in secondary aluminium production, primary aluminium is used to dilute the concentration of the residual elements, and al ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.097

11. Dilution of sewage: Is it, after all, really worth the bother?

Author:
Dirckx, Geert; Fenu, Alessio; Wambecq, Tom; Kroll, Stefan; Weemaes, Marjoleine
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2019 v.571 pp. 437-447
ISSN:
0022-1694
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; energy conservation; environmental impact; hydrology; infrastructure; models; operating costs; sewage; sludge; wastewater; watersheds;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... Dilution of sewage caused by extraneous water is believed to have a negative effect on the daily operation of the wastewater infrastructure. Ecological consequences arise due to an increased activity of combined sewer overflows (CSO) and to a decreasing efficiency of treatment processes, while the elevated pumping activity induces a proportional increase in operational cost. This work aims at putt ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2019.01.065

12. Drawing the operating mechanisms of green building rating systems

Author:
Ismaeel, Walaa S.E.
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.213 pp. 599-609
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; buildings; certification; computer software; decision making; design for environment; energy; guidelines; leadership;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Green Building Rating and Certification systems (GBRSs) were developed to provide guidelines and benchmarking criteria for conducting sustainable building processes. Yet, they lack a ‘know how’ defining their role and value-contribution, which may eventually limit their role and affect their credibility and application in the decision-making process. Subsequently, this study presents its research ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.115

13. Production planning for stochastic manufacturing/remanufacturing system with demand substitution using a hybrid ant colony system algorithm

Author:
Liu, Wenjie; Ma, Wenyan; Hu, Yi; Jin, Mingzhou; Li, Kai; Chang, Xiangyun; Yu, Xianyu
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.213 pp. 999-1010
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; algorithms; case studies; environmental degradation; manufacturing; models; planning; sampling;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... A hybrid manufacturing/remanufacturing system (HMRS) is an effective tool to address the global challenge of resource depletion and environmental deterioration. This paper aims to make an optimal production plan for a stochastic HMRS with demand substitution. To achieve the above objective, a multi-period mixed integer programming model was first constructed. An ant colony system algorithm with ra ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.12.205

14. Investment risk evaluation for new energy resources: An integrated decision support model based on regret theory and ELECTRE III

Author:
Peng, Hong-gang; Shen, Kai-wen; He, Sang-sang; Zhang, Hong-yu; Wang, Jian-qiang
Source:
Energy conversion and management 2019 v.183 pp. 332-348
ISSN:
0196-8904
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; case studies; decision making; energy; models; risk assessment; solar energy;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... As conventional energy resources are limited and polluting, new energy resources, being renewable and environmentally friendly, have been receiving increasing attention in recent years. However, no study on new energy investment, which acts a significant role in promoting the development and use of new energy resources, has been conducted. To cover this gap, an applicable decision support model is ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.enconman.2019.01.015

15. Sustainable transportation management: Integrated modeling and support

Author:
Shi, Yangyan; Arthanari, Tiru; Liu, Xiaojing; Yang, Brenda
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2019 v.212 pp. 1381-1395
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; business enterprises; business management; consumer satisfaction; models; pollution; traffic; transportation industry;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The issue of sustainability has been a focus in the transportation industry. With the development of global business operations, increasing container demand causes transportation issues, and many trucking companies make truck assignment and driver scheduling decisions based on managerial experience, leading to capacity underutilization. A further consequence is traffic congestion and pollution iss ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.209

16. New method to automatically evaluate the sexual activity of the ram based on accelerometer records

Author:
Mozo, René; Alabart, José Luis; Rivas, Eliseo; Folch, José
Source:
Small ruminant research 2019 v.172 pp. 16-22
ISSN:
0921-4488
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; accelerometers; algorithms; ewes; farms; flocks; pastures; rams; reproductive performance; serving capacity; sexual behavior;     Show all 11 Subjects
Abstract:
... The ability of rams to serve as many ewes as possible is an important feature of their reproductive capacity. The ability to automatically evaluate serving capacity on farms might increase the interest of sheep owners in this important feature. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the suitability of a system to assess sexual activity of rams (number of mounts and services performed b ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.01.009

17. Water conflict management and cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Author:
Atef, Said Shakib; Sadeqinazhad, Fahima; Farjaad, Faisal; Amatya, Devendra M.
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2019 v.570 pp. 875-892
ISSN:
0022-1694
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; Muslims; basins; conflict management; hydrology; politics; resource management; watersheds; Afghanistan; Pakistan;     Show all 10 Subjects
Abstract:
... Managing water resource systems usually involves conflicts. Water recognizes no borders, defining the global geopolitics of water conflicts, cooperation, negotiations, management, and resource development. Negotiations to develop mechanisms for two or more states to share an international watercourse involve complex networks of natural, social and political system (Islam and Susskind, 2013). The K ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jhydrol.2018.12.075

18. Random subspace-based ensemble modeling for near-infrared spectral diagnosis of colorectal cancer

Author:
Chen, Hui; Lin, Zan; Tan, Chao
Source:
Analytical biochemistry 2019 v.567 pp. 38-44
ISSN:
0003-2697
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; algorithms; colorectal neoplasms; models; near-infrared spectroscopy; patients; tissues;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... The feasibility of using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy coupled with classifier ensemble for improving the diagnosis of colorectal cancer was explored. A total of 157 NIR spectra from the patients were recorded and partitioned into the training set and the test set. Four algorithms, i.e., Adaboost.M1, Totalboost and LPboost using decision tree as weak learners, together with random subspace meth ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ab.2018.12.009

19. Classification of ingestive-related cow behaviours using RumiWatch halter and neck-mounted accelerometers

Author:
Benaissa, Said; Tuyttens, Frank A.M.; Plets, David; Cattrysse, Hannes; Martens, Luc; Vandaele, Leen; Joseph, Wout; Sonck, Bart
Source:
Applied animal behaviour science 2019 v.211 pp. 9-16
ISSN:
0168-1591
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; accelerometers; animal behavior; dairy cows; support vector machines;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... A new simple decision-tree (DT) algorithm was developed using the data from a neck-mounted accelerometer for real-time classification of feeding and ruminating behaviours of dairy cows. The performance of the DT was compared to that of a support vector machine (SVM) algorithm and a RumiWatch noseband sensor and the effect of decreasing the sampling rate of the accelerometer on the classification a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.applanim.2018.12.003

20. Efficacy of Rainfall-Runoff Models in Loose Coupling Spacial Decision Support Systems Modelbase

Author:
Neto, Sílvio Luís Rafaeli; Sá, Eder Alexandre Schatz; Debastiani, Aline Bernarda; Padilha, Víctor Luís; Antunes, Thiago Alves
Source:
Water resources management 2019 v.33 no.3 pp. 889-904
ISSN:
0920-4741
Subject:
decision support systems,   etc   ; hydrologic models; prognosis; runoff; water management; watersheds; Brazil;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... The need for a prognosis for water resources management in Brazil means that studies with hydrological models are required, as part of a Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS). Choosing the model in a modelbase requires knowledge of the performance of the existing models in the specific situations in which they are to be applied. This paper evaluated the performance of two physically-based models ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11269-018-2086-2