Research Article

Analytical Hierarchy Process Applied to Pedagogical Method Selection Problems

Table 5

Examples of AHP uses in different multicriteria decision-making situations.

StudiesImportance of the study

Azdast et al. [32]The importance of this study lies in using the AHP method to investigate mechanical and morphological properties of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene nanocomposite foams. The study results show the following:
(i) Holding pressure is the most effective parameter on cell size, cell density, and relative density with the contribution of 90%, 70%, and 41%, respectively
(ii) Nanoclay content is the most effective parameter on the tensile strength and hardness with the contribution of 79% and 89%, respectively
Mahmudova, and Jabrailova [33]The study develops an algorithm by using the AHP method to evaluate the functionality of software. The authors carried out several pairwise comparisons in order to determine which of these criteria, correctness, compatibility, and accuracy, is more important in measuring software performance
Jurík et al. [34]The paper aims to present the application the AHP method for project selecting in the context sustainable development using the following criteria:
(i) Production
(ii) Return on investment
(iii) Allocation of hours for the production of the machine
(iv) Usability of an empty production area
(v) Number of employees—direct staff
(vi) Number of special positions—indirect staff
(vii) Defect rate with less impact on the environment (%)
(viii) Defect rate leading to the production of hazardous waste mercury (kg)
(ix) Electricity consumption (kW)