This study analyses the barriers hindering the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices within the food industry while proposing effective mitigation strategies. Employing an extensive literature review as a foundation, the study utilizes the Pythagorean fuzzy Delphi approach to...

This paper empirically explores the early development of insurance projects in the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, which is based on disruptive technologies like blockchain and smart contracts. A brief history of DeFi is narrated stressing four risks of DeFi (volatility risk, cyberattack...

Background: Supplier selection in shipbuilding is a high-stakes decision problem due to stringent quality requirements, compressed construction schedules, and elevated project risks. This study develops a systematic decision-support framework for selecting shipbuilding material suppliers while...

Background: Green logistics practices are crucial for achieving the EU's Green Deal objectives, addressing environmental challenges, improving supply chain efficiency, and fostering business sustainability. This paper presents a conceptual framework for green logistics practices and their...

The small and medium industries are key to improving national and global economies and yet the industries are faced with many challenges in accessing global markets, building global networks and cooperation, and accessing technology. To this end, this study aims to analyze the export development...

This study introduces a decision support model integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) to select an economic tree product champion (bamboo) to benefit rural communities. An extensive literature review and...

The article deals with the decision-making situation whether it is more advantageous for accounting entities in Czechia to keep accounting according to Czech accounting regulations or to International Financial Reporting Standards. The preparation of financial statements only in accordance with...

Background When pairwise comparisons are used to express preferences for alternatives or judgments on criteria's importance, several methods can be used to derive priorities in multi-criteria decision-making. In the case of inconsistency, different methods give different results. Objectives The...

China's iron and steel industry, significant for national economic development, is notable for high energy consumption and carbon emissions. To balance industry growth with carbon neutrality goals, it is crucial to analyze emissions throughout production processes. This study begins with an...

Background: Selecting enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for complex port environments is a significant challenge. This study addresses a key research gap by identifying and prioritizing the critical factors for ERP selection within the strategic context of United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

Many countries are prioritizing renewable energy sources in response to fossil fuel depletion, environmental concerns, and the need for energy resilience. This study evaluates five renewable energy alternatives: Biomass, Wind, Solar, Geothermal, and Hydro, with the aim of reducing foreign energy...

Agritourism has emerged as a contemporary tourism alternative in the post-COVID-19 era, adapting to the need to connect with nature while promoting a sustainable tourism model. As nations increasingly recognize agritourism's potential, efforts to create suitable locations strategically are...

COVID-19 pandemic has become a global issue of increasing concern in recent years. As time has passed, existing urban planning and design have gradually been challenged and transformed. The World Health Organization has provided numerous recommendations to the public regarding the transmission...

Scaling up private investment in Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) is crucial for achieving universal electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa. Tailored de-risking actions based on investors' risk perceptions can facilitate investment. However, current literature provides a fragmented...

The growing adoption of renewable energy, particularly photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, has led to the development of numerous simulation software tools to simplify system design, analysis, and optimization. This study evaluates five widely used PV simulation software packages-SAM, PVsyst,...

This study aims to examine the Islamic banking performances of the 10 countries with the highest Islamic bank assets between 2018-2022 (including the period of Covid-19 pandemic), to observe whether different criteria weighting methods yield different results and whether there is a relationship...

Popayán (Colombia) was the first city to be designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2005, positioning itself as a symbolic 'myth of origin' within the network. In the context of growing demands for local strategies aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is...

Postal services have re-emerged across numerous emerging economies worldwide as essential logistics providers, harnessing their vast coverage and dependability in the face of expanding e-commerce platforms and technological innovations. This study investigates India Post, one of the largest...

The security of critical ICT infrastructure is very important because it is directly related to the safety and lives of the people, and a successful cyber-attack can cause catastrophic damage. According to Korean laws, all critical ICT infrastructures are required to confirm the implementation...

In response to global challenges posed by climate change and the urgent need to transition toward sustainable energy sources, this study aims to understand societal risk perceptions associated with both established and emerging energy systems. Utilizing the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), a...

Industrial estate (IE) was established to obtain economic, territorial, and environmental advantages. A high occupancy rate indicates an IE's success, which depends on thorough IE planning and preparation. However, the literature has not fully explored a comprehensive measurement of IE readiness...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate Exogenous Risk Factors (ERFs) affecting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in automotive supply chains, aiming to enhance resilience against global disruptions. The primary research question focuses on identifying and prioritizing ERFs that pose the...

The oil and gas industry, with numerous supply chain partners, significantly contributes to the world economy. This industry's operations involve complex processes and interactions with different stakeholders, leading to many drivers contributing to its complexity. This study identifies...

Rapid industrialization necessitates the utmost balance among economic, environmental, and social performance of manufacturing industries for long-term sustainability. The equity among the performance criteria can be maintained through the adoption of sustainability in the industries' supply...

Purpose - Cryptocurrency, an emerging asset class, is a virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security and operates on decentralised networks based on blockchain technology. It offers both challenges and opportunities for investors, particularly in terms of diversification, risk...

The Colombian government is promoting the transition to electric vehicles in metropolitan areas; however, a lack of decision-making in intermediate and small cities hinders local sustainable objectives. The transition to clean technologies must be aligned with the realities intrinsic to cities....

Background: A bibliometric analysis was conducted to investigate the prevalence of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in academic studies, revealing it to be one of the most widely used methods in multi-criteria decision-making. The AHP structures complex decisions in a hierarchy, facilitating...

The digitisation of seaports has brought about a significant improvement in efficiency, productivity, and communication within the maritime industry. However, the increasing reliance on technology exposes seaports to cyber threats, constituting significant risk to the economy and national...

In multicriteria decision-making (MCDM), selecting the best option among a set of alternatives by a committee of decision-makers based on given criteria is crucial. Usually, this task is accomplished by using linguistic terms. Researchers apply fuzzy sets in conjunction with a multi-criteria...

This study proposes a hybrid framework combining Deep Learning (DL) and Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) to evaluate author similarity and enhance collaboration in bioinformatics research. The model integrates structured expert judgment through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and...

The strategic choice of project delivery method profoundly impacts the success of residential construction projects. This study focuses on the Indian construction industry intricate dynamics involving various stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and clients, in shaping project...

This study examines innovative urban public space management approaches in Toyota City, Japan, focusing on the TOYOTA CITY CENTER MANAGEMENT (TCCM) initiative. It addresses the complex challenges of urban planning and public space management in contemporary society, emphasizing the need for...