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Most cited papers in Evaluation and Optimization Models

Evaluation and Optimization Models

What are the most cited papers in Evaluation and Optimization Models?

The most cited paper in Evaluation and Optimization Models is "The Analytic Hierarchy Process—A Survey of the Method and its Applications" (Fatemeh Mariam Zahedi, 1986), with 1,341 citations. Next come "Principal-components analysis and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis." (1,154) and "Inter-company comparison using modified TOPSIS with objective weights" (1,021).

Showing 50 of 100 papers. Every paper with more than 113 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#Paper
1 The Analytic Hierarchy Process—A Survey of the Method and its Applications Fatemeh Mariam Zahedi · INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics Aug 1986 1,341
2 Principal-components analysis and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Fred B. Bryant, Paul R. Yarnold 1995 1,154
3 Inter-company comparison using modified TOPSIS with objective weights Hepu Deng, Chung‐Hsing Yeh, Robert J. Willis · Computers & Operations Research Sep 2000 1,021
4 A Unified Model of Turnover from Organizations Allen C. Bluedorn · Human Relations Feb 1982 921
5 A performance evaluation model by integrating fuzzy AHP and fuzzy TOPSIS methods Chia‐Chi Sun · Expert Systems with Applications 21 May 2010 817
6 A fuzzy AHP and BSC approach for evaluating performance of IT department in the manufacturing industry in Taiwan Amy H.I. Lee, Wen‐Chin Chen, Ching-Jan Chang · Expert Systems with Applications 28 Sep 2006 664
7 Application of the Entropy Weight and TOPSIS Method in Safety Evaluation of Coal Mines Xiangxin Li, Kongsen Wang, Liwen Liu et al. · Procedia Engineering Conference paperOpen access 2011 528
8 A fuzzy MCDM approach for evaluating banking performance based on Balanced Scorecard Hung-Yi Wu, Gwo‐Hshiung Tzeng, Yi-Hsuan Chen · Expert Systems with Applications 23 Jan 2009 519
9 A discussion on Extent Analysis Method and applications of fuzzy AHP Kejun Zhu, Jing Sheng Yu, Da-Yong Chang · European Journal of Operational Research Jul 1999 494
10 The state-of-the-art integrations and applications of the analytic hierarchy process William Ho, Xin Ma · European Journal of Operational Research Open access 13 Sep 2017 485
11 Applications of WASPAS Method in Manufacturing Decision Making Shankar Chakraborty, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas · Informatica Open access 2014 475
12 A fuzzy approach to select the location of the distribution center Chen‐Tung Arthur Chen · Fuzzy Sets and Systems Feb 2001 437
13 Evaluating teaching performance based on fuzzy AHP and comprehensive evaluation approach Jeng-Fung Chen, Ho-Nien Hsieh, Quang Hung · Applied Soft Computing 11 Dec 2014 410
14 Designing an integrated AHP based decision support system for supplier selection in automotive industry Fikri T. Dweiri, Sameer Kumar, Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan et al. · Expert Systems with Applications 22 Jun 2016 407
15 Integration of correlations with standard deviations for determining attribute weights in multiple attribute decision making Ying‐Ming Wang, Ying Luo · Mathematical and Computer Modelling Open access 30 Aug 2009 403
16 On consistency of the weighted geometric mean complex judgement matrix in AHP Zhiyuan Xu · European Journal of Operational Research Nov 2000 393
17 Evaluating attack helicopters by AHP based on linguistic variable weight Ching‐Hsue Cheng, Kuo-Lung Yang, Chia-Lung Hwang · European Journal of Operational Research Jul 1999 366
18 Ranking by Eigenvector versus other methods in the Analytic Hierarchy Process Thomas L. Saaty, Gang Hu · Applied Mathematics Letters Open access Jul 1998 352
19 Fuzzy AHP approach for selecting the suitable bridge construction method Nang-Fei Pan · Automation in Construction 28 May 2008 351
20 A cosine maximization method for the priority vector derivation in AHP Gang Kou, Chang-Sheng Lin · European Journal of Operational Research Open access 17 Oct 2013 349
21 Evaluating weapon system using fuzzy analytic hierarchy process based on entropy weight Don‐Lin Mon, Ching‐Hsue Cheng, Jiann-Chern Lin · Fuzzy Sets and Systems Mar 1994 343
22 A critical analysis of the eigenvalue method used to derive priorities in AHP Carlos A. Bana e Costa, Jean‐Claude Vansnick · European Journal of Operational Research 4 Jan 2007 334
23 Some models for deriving the priority weights from interval fuzzy preference relations Zeshui Xu, Jian Chen · European Journal of Operational Research 4 Jan 2007 306
24 Application of AHP Technique Valentinas Podvezko · Journal of Business Economics and Management Open access 5 Jun 2009 292
25 Selecting the appropriate project delivery method using AHP Mohammed I Al Khalil · International Journal of Project Management Aug 2002 287
26 Risk assessment and management of excavation system based on fuzzy set theory and machine learning methods Song-Shun Lin, Shui‐Long Shen, Annan Zhou et al. · Automation in Construction 28 Dec 2020 271
27 A hybrid approach based on SERVQUAL and fuzzy TOPSIS for evaluating transportation service quality Anjali Awasthi, Satyaveer S. Chauhan, Hichem Omrani et al. · Computers & Industrial Engineering 7 May 2011 263
28 Extension theory and its application Wen Chen · Chinese Science Bulletin Sep 1999 261
29 The maximizing deviation method for group multiple attribute decision making under linguistic environment Zhibin Wu, Yihua Chen · Fuzzy Sets and Systems 18 Feb 2007 257
30 MULTIPLICATIVE CONSISTENCY OF HESITANT FUZZY PREFERENCE RELATION AND ITS APPLICATION IN GROUP DECISION MAKING Huchang Liao, Zeshui Xu, Meimei Xia · International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making Oct 2013 253
31 Goal programming models for obtaining the priority vector of incomplete fuzzy preference relation Zeshui Xu · International Journal of Approximate Reasoning Open access 2 Jan 2004 248
32 An integrated AHP–DEA methodology for bridge risk assessment Ying‐Ming Wang, Jun Liu, Taha Elhag · Computers & Industrial Engineering 9 Nov 2007 248
33 A method for multiple attribute group decision making based on the ET-WG and ET-OWG operators with 2-tuple linguistic information Guiwu Wei · Expert Systems with Applications 12 May 2010 243
34 Risk assessment of gas explosion in coal mines based on fuzzy AHP and bayesian network Min Li, Hetang Wang, Deming Wang et al. · Process Safety and Environmental Protection 11 Jan 2020 239
35 Evaluating weapon system by Analytical Hierarchy Process based on fuzzy scales Ching‐Hsue Cheng, Don‐Lin Mon · Fuzzy Sets and Systems Apr 1994 238
36 The analysis of multidimensional contingency tables when some variables are posterior to others: a modified path analysis approach Leo A. Goodman · Biometrika Apr 1973 235
37 Bearing degradation process prediction based on the PCA and optimized LS-SVM model Shaojiang Dong, Tianhong Luo · Measurement 4 Jul 2013 218
38 An integrated approach for fuzzy failure modes and effects analysis using fuzzy AHP and fuzzy MAIRCA Soumava Boral, Ian M. Howard, Sanjay Kumar Chaturvedi et al. · Engineering Failure Analysis Open access 3 Nov 2019 213
39 A note on AHP group consistency for the row geometric mean priorization procedure Marı́a Teresa Escobar, Juan Aguarón, José María Moreno‐Jiménez · European Journal of Operational Research 12 May 2003 207
40 A non-additive model for evaluating airline service quality James J.H. Liou, Gwo‐Hshiung Tzeng · Journal of Air Transport Management 21 Feb 2007 206
41 Grey relational analysis model for dynamic hybrid multiple attribute decision making Guiwu Wei · Knowledge-Based Systems 15 Feb 2011 204
42 An improved text mining approach to extract safety risk factors from construction accident reports Na Xu, Ling Ma, Qing Liu et al. · Safety Science Open access 23 Feb 2021 201
43 Supplier selection using combined analytical hierarchy process and grey relational analysis Ching‐Chow Yang, Bai‐Sheng Chen · Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management 26 Sep 2006 201
44 An integrated fuzzy MCDM approach for supplier evaluation and selection E. Ertuğrul Karsak, Mehtap Dursun · Computers & Industrial Engineering 24 Jan 2015 200
45 Research on the multi-attribute decision-making under risk with interval probability based on prospect theory and the uncertain linguistic variables Пэйдэ Лю, Fang Jin, Xin Zhang et al. · Knowledge-Based Systems 2 Feb 2011 197
46 Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for risk assessment based on interval type-2 fuzzy evidential reasoning method Jindong Qin, Yan Xi, Witold Pedrycz · Applied Soft Computing 29 Jan 2020 194
47 A dynamic Bayesian network based approach to safety decision support in tunnel construction Xianguo Wu, Huitao Liu, Limao Zhang et al. · Reliability Engineering & System Safety 27 Oct 2014 190
48 Grey relational analysis method for 2-tuple linguistic multiple attribute group decision making with incomplete weight information Guiwu Wei · Expert Systems with Applications 9 Oct 2010 189
49 Multivariate hazard identification and ranking system Faisal Irshad Khan, S. A. Abbasi · Process Safety Progress Sep 1998 185
50 INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTIVITY ESTIMATION AND ITS UNDERLYING ECONOMETRIC SPECIFICATIONS: A SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS Harry H. Kelejian, Dennis P. Robinson · Papers of the Regional Science Association Open access 1997 179

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