Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods
Abstract This study evaluates sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and Fuzzy TOPSIS (FTOPSIS) to address global water scarcity by comparing rainwater harvesting, water recycling, and desalination across five criteria: water efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, social...
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| author | Fang Han Rami N. Alkhawaji M. Mehdi Shafieezadeh |
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| description | Abstract This study evaluates sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and Fuzzy TOPSIS (FTOPSIS) to address global water scarcity by comparing rainwater harvesting, water recycling, and desalination across five criteria: water efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, social equity, and technological feasibility. The results show Rainwater Harvesting as the most balanced option with a relative closeness value of $${C}_{i}^{+}$$ C i + =0.640, excelling in social equity and environmental sustainability. Water Recycling ranks closely behind ( $${C}_{i}^{+}$$ C i + =0.608), highlighting its adaptability and technological feasibility, while Desalination, though highly efficient, is hindered by lower cost-effectiveness ( $${C}_{i}^{+}$$ C i + =0.578). By integrating TOPSIS and FTOPSIS, the study addresses uncertainties and subjective criteria, providing a robust multi-dimensional assessment framework for resource management. This methodology aids decision-makers in identifying strategies that align with sustainable development goals and adapt to regional priorities. Future work can expand this framework to include stakeholder engagement and policy factors, enhancing water management strategies for resilient, long-term solutions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-affd1f8864de42ccbcbfedd911cfeb352025-01-26T12:47:11ZengSpringerOpenApplied Water Science2190-54872190-54952024-12-0115111310.1007/s13201-024-02336-7Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methodsFang Han0Rami N. Alkhawaji1M. Mehdi Shafieezadeh2Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Lincoln University CollegeDepartment of Computer Scince, University College of Umluj, University of TabukDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Islamic Azad UniversityAbstract This study evaluates sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and Fuzzy TOPSIS (FTOPSIS) to address global water scarcity by comparing rainwater harvesting, water recycling, and desalination across five criteria: water efficiency, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, social equity, and technological feasibility. The results show Rainwater Harvesting as the most balanced option with a relative closeness value of $${C}_{i}^{+}$$ C i + =0.640, excelling in social equity and environmental sustainability. Water Recycling ranks closely behind ( $${C}_{i}^{+}$$ C i + =0.608), highlighting its adaptability and technological feasibility, while Desalination, though highly efficient, is hindered by lower cost-effectiveness ( $${C}_{i}^{+}$$ C i + =0.578). By integrating TOPSIS and FTOPSIS, the study addresses uncertainties and subjective criteria, providing a robust multi-dimensional assessment framework for resource management. This methodology aids decision-makers in identifying strategies that align with sustainable development goals and adapt to regional priorities. Future work can expand this framework to include stakeholder engagement and policy factors, enhancing water management strategies for resilient, long-term solutions.https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-024-02336-7Sustainable water managementTOPSIS methodFuzzy TOPSISWater scarcity solutionsEnvironmental impact |
| spellingShingle | Fang Han Rami N. Alkhawaji M. Mehdi Shafieezadeh Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods Applied Water Science Sustainable water management TOPSIS method Fuzzy TOPSIS Water scarcity solutions Environmental impact |
| title | Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods |
| title_full | Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods |
| title_short | Evaluating sustainable water management strategies using TOPSIS and fuzzy TOPSIS methods |
| title_sort | evaluating sustainable water management strategies using topsis and fuzzy topsis methods |
| topic | Sustainable water management TOPSIS method Fuzzy TOPSIS Water scarcity solutions Environmental impact |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-024-02336-7 |
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