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...

Social Multi-Criteria Evaluation (SMCE) is a methodological framework designed to support decision-making in public policy. This report presents findings from a systematic literature review and a study of applications within the European Commission, offering an overview of how SMCE has been...

The selection of suppliers in public procurement significantly impacts economic efficiency and social wellbeing, particularly within residential care institutions responsible for vulnerable populations. Despite the strategic importance of procurement decisions, limited research has addressed...

The escalating pressures of population growth, surging global energy needs, water shortages, reliance on fossil fuels, and urban air pollution underscore the critical demand for sustainable energy alternatives. Biofuels present a viable solution, yet their successful adoption hinges on an...

Suitable facility location selection for customer-required capacity localization is an emerging topic in semiconductor supply chain management. However, this topic has not been thoroughly investigated. For this reason, an explainable artificial intelligence (XAI)-interpreted fuzzy group...

Digital transformation significantly impacts all aspects of the economic system, particularly the functioning of monetary policy and the financial sector. As a key process in modernization, digital transformation encompasses innovations that enable faster, safer and more efficient financial...