Introduction:
The
artisanal
sector
within
Ecuador's
Popular
and
Solidarity
Economy
faces
challenges
such
as
low
levels
of
associativity,
limited
financial
resources,
difficulties
in
product
commercialization.
These
obstacles
have
adversely
affected
competitiveness
sustainability
La
Victoria
Parish
the
Cotopaxi
Province.
Therefore,
this
study
focuses
on
proposing
an
associative
strategy
based
a
collective
brand
to
strengthen
entrepreneurs
Methods:
A
qualitative
descriptive
approach
was
adopted,
focusing
associativity
communities
framework
Economy.
Additionally,
methods
Saaty's
Analytical
Hierarchy
Process
(AHP)
were
applied
evaluate
identified
challenges,
along
with
modeling
Entropy
VIKOR
support
implementation
academic
projects
aimed
at
enhancing
sector.
Results:
demonstrated
improvements
quality,
optimization
commercialization
channels,
access
inclusion
programs,
fostering
local
economic
development.
Conclusions:
Associativity
has
proven
be
fundamental
pillar
for
Moreover,
proposed
can
replicated
other
communities,
strengthening
territorial
development
promoting
social
Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(6), С. 222 - 222
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024
The
product
design
process,
fraught
with
uncertainties
and
ambiguities
in
its
requirements
constraints,
commonly
traverses
multiple
stages,
each
emphasizing
distinct
aspects.
This
engenders
heterogeneity
decision-making
criteria,
rendering
the
effective
integration
of
information
from
various
stages
(PDDM)
a
pivotal
task
identifying
optimal
solution.
Surprisingly,
limited
research
has
attended
to
challenge
consolidating
such
heterogeneous
across
PDDM
stages.
To
bridge
this
gap,
our
study
employs
real
numbers,
interval
linguistic
terms
capture
judgments
decision-makers.
We
fuse
Maximization
Deviation
Method
analytic
hierarchy
process
(AHP)
for
determining
indicators’
weights,
while
decision-makers’
weights
are
derived
through
dual
consideration
uncertainty
measure
using
fuzzy
entropy
distance-minimization
model
applied
matrix
achieving
consistency.
Leveraging
advantage
axiomatic
design,
alternatives
evaluated
based
on
their
content
matrices.
Given
multistage
nature
stages’
computed
by
assessing
consistency
degree
matrices
at
stage.
Ultimately,
approach
achieves
fusion
axiom
weighting.
A
case
involving
specific
numerical
control
machine
illustrates
efficacy
method
integrating
data,
yielding
comprehensive
perspective
viability
schemes.
Results
show
that
ranking
sequence
schemes
solidifies
x3
>
x2
x1
2
3
PDDM,
diverging
initial
order
observed
stage
1
(x2
x1),
fused
result
analysis
aligns
later
rankings,
indicating
credibility
persuasiveness
fortified.
methodology
thus
offers
robust
framework
synthesizing
navigating
complexities
inherent
contexts.
STUDIES IN ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(1), С. 2088 - 2101
Опубликована: Май 21, 2024
Bridges
are
critical
points
in
transportation
networks
because
they
exposed
to
various
natural
and
human-caused
hazards,
leading
partial
or
complete
service
interruption.
must
maintain
their
societal
functions,
especially
after
events
such
as
earthquakes,
play
a
vital
role
emergency
response,
relief
operations
damage
mitigation.
This
paper
proposes
an
improved
model
for
evaluating
the
reliability
of
reinforced
concrete
bridges
before
seismic
events,
improve
resilience
earthquakes
enable
effective
preparedness
disasters.
In
first
phase
this
study,
group
important
factors
that
affect
bridge
were
identified,
based
on
opinions
experts
comprehensive
reading
current
literature
field,
These
include
physical
condition
bridge,
hazard,
design,
importance
terms
traffic,
geometry
bridges.
second
stage,
Analytical
Hierarchy
Process
(AHP)
was
used
determine
relative
impact
each
factor
compared
other
factors.The
third
stage
is
calculate
bridge's
index
(RSI)
by
combining
weights
these
with
score
case.Three
classifications
proposed
low,
medium
high.
The
has
been
applied
many
earthquake-prone
areas
Algeria.
provides
valuable
insights
can
help
decision
makers
officials
make
proactive
decisions
will
resilience.
Finally,
results
obtained
summarized
paper.
Concurrency and Computation Practice and Experience,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(21)
Опубликована: Июнь 23, 2024
Abstract
Blockchain
networks
continue
to
gain
attraction
in
cutting‐edge
applications
and
mining
within
these
has
become
increasingly
popular.
To
get
rewards,
miners
solve
cryptographic
puzzles
add
new
blocks
blockchain
using
the
proof‐of‐work
(PoW)
consensus
mechanism.
Numerous
opt
participate
pools
due
challenges
of
solo
mining.
However,
selecting
reputed
for
pool
poses
a
significant
challenge,
given
decentralized
nature
system.
This
paper
addresses
this
challenge
by
introducing
ranking
model
that
evaluates
miners'
performance
reputation
through
trust
scores.
It
provides
method
optimizing
identifying
highly
pools,
enhancing
overall
profitability.
endeavor
necessitates
development
algorithms
tailored
unique
dynamics
pools.
The
research
offers
meticulously
designed
identifies
miners.
We
extensively
evaluate
proposed
hyperledger
framework,
guaranteeing
strong
across
vital
metrics
like
block
authorization
time,
Processing
creation
validation
confirmation
time.
Salud Ciencia y Tecnología,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4
Опубликована: Дек. 4, 2024
Dental
fluorosis
is
an
alteration
of
tooth
enamel
caused
by
excessive
exposure
to
fluoride
during
development,
resulting
in
white
spots
and
aesthetic
changes
that
affect
the
appearance
tooth.
Instead,
injectable
resins
have
emerged
as
option
improve
dental
aesthetics
cases
fluorosis,
providing
a
non-invasive
alternative
restore
affected
teeth.
For
this
reason,
study
has
focused
on
analyzing
effectiveness
treatment
fluorosis.
It
even
its
impact
coverage
spots,
well
improving
functional
results
patients
with
mild
moderate
To
do
this,
review
recent
articles
scientific
databases
was
carried
out.
In
addition,
AHP
methods
Saaty
VIKOR
were
applied
select
best
option,
considering
aspects
such
patient
satisfaction
durability
restorations.
Among
results,
it
been
observed
proved
be
effective
covering
However,
limitations
color
agreement
stability
over
time.
conclusion,
offer
promising
solution
for
Although
improvements
materials
techniques
are
required
address
current
Introduction:
The
artisanal
sector
within
Ecuador's
Popular
and
Solidarity
Economy
faces
challenges
such
as
low
levels
of
associativity,
limited
financial
resources,
difficulties
in
product
commercialization.
These
obstacles
have
adversely
affected
competitiveness
sustainability
La
Victoria
Parish
the
Cotopaxi
Province.
Therefore,
this
study
focuses
on
proposing
an
associative
strategy
based
a
collective
brand
to
strengthen
entrepreneurs
Methods:
A
qualitative
descriptive
approach
was
adopted,
focusing
associativity
communities
framework
Economy.
Additionally,
methods
Saaty's
Analytical
Hierarchy
Process
(AHP)
were
applied
evaluate
identified
challenges,
along
with
modeling
Entropy
VIKOR
support
implementation
academic
projects
aimed
at
enhancing
sector.
Results:
demonstrated
improvements
quality,
optimization
commercialization
channels,
access
inclusion
programs,
fostering
local
economic
development.
Conclusions:
Associativity
has
proven
be
fundamental
pillar
for
Moreover,
proposed
can
replicated
other
communities,
strengthening
territorial
development
promoting
social
