Econometric modelling of choice now constitutes a major cross-over between multiple fields
of research in which quantitative valuation of human preferences is of interest. The methods …

Decision-making is a ubiquitous and paramount issue in the modern business world.
Inappropriate decisions may lead to severe consequences for companies. Considering that …

Abstract In the Sub-Himalayan foothills region of eastern India, floods are considered the
most powerful annually occurring natural disaster, which cause severe losses to the socio …

Floods have received global significance in contemporary times due to their destructive
behavior, which may wreak tremendous ruin on infrastructure and civilization. The present …

Increasing system complexity has provided the impetus to develop new and novel systems
engineering methodologies. One of these methodologies is set‐based design (SBD), a …

In an effort to address the inherent deficiencies of traditional Kano method, this paper
proposes an analytical Kano (A-Kano) model with focus on customer need analysis. Kano …

The EcoPort performance level serves as a basic indicator to determine the environmental
status of a port and its achievement of certification standards. The European Sea Ports …

Subsidies for promoting plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) adoption are a key component of
China's overall plan for reducing local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the …

A valuable addition to the reliability literature, this book presents the perspectives of experts
from the industry, national labs, and academia on non-deterministic approaches including …

Firms design products that appeal to consumers and are feasible to produce. The resulting
marketing and engineering design goals are driven by consumer preferences and …