The rational allocation of spatial resources is an important factor to ensure the sustainable
development of rural areas, and effective pre-emptive spatial evaluation is the prerequisite …

Decision-making in ship investment is a complex and difficult process with trade-offs. The
purpose of this study is to guide the decisions on the purchase of dry bulk carriers based on …

The present study was designed to assess the capability of the novel Multiple-criteria
decision-making (MCDM) method such as Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to …

The apiary industry plays a crucial role in global food production. However, many studies
worldwide have never considered seasonal variation when locating suitable areas for …

Climatic conditions, drought and frost severely affect honey sector. Nevertheless, beehives
have increased significantly, leading to overcrowding and competition between beekeepers …

Crop selection for sustainable and effective agricultural land management has to take into
accounts several issues such as chemical, physical, environmental, economic and social …

The evaluation of suitable landfill sites is a complex process and requires various legislative,
technical, social, and environmental criteria. Therefore, this study provides a management …

The comprehensive suitability of regional human settlements is of great significance to the
development and spatial distribution of regional human settlements and regional social and …

The EU has long-recognised the functions and contributions of beekeeping in sustainable
rural area development. In 2018, the EU adopted the Pollinator Initiative to strengthen its …

Apiculture plays a vital role in maintaining a genetically diverse ecosystem and is an
economic activity that contributes to the development of rural communities, thereby …