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Paper results for author: H. J. Zoffer

An Indicator of One’s Life Satisfaction

Thomas Saaty, H. J. Zoffer, Lirong Wei
Journal: European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics
How satisfied is each of us with the fulfillment of his life? In this paper after a thorough search of the literature about satisfaction, 58 criteria and subcriteria related to satisfaction or fulfillment were identified and arranged in a hierarchic structure. A process of prioritization known as...

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A structured scientific solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict: the Analytic Hierarchy Process approach

Thomas Saaty, Luis Vargas, H. J. Zoffer
Journal: Decision Analytics
While the Israeli–Palestinian conflict has raged for decades, in all of its ramifications there has never been a totally structured or scientific approach to the conflict with all of its details. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) approaches the problem along these lines. There are a plethora o...

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Principles for Implementing a Potential Solution to the Middle East Conflict

Thomas Saaty, H. J. Zoffer
Journal: Notices of the AMS
The purpose of this paper is to show how the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) applies mathematics to deal with the most complex problems of the world in a comprehensive and holistic way—in this case the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This process has been helpful in finding solutions to some of th...

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NINA's decision: How to make better decisions and resolve conflicts-an essay for the layman

Thomas Saaty, H. J. Zoffer
Journal: International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy Process
Decision making is a central activity of all people, usually done so automatically that we do not even realize that we are doing it every moment of every day of every year for all our lives. This silent and inarticulate approach worked well when humanity was fragmented and individuals and groups ...

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Negotiating the Israeli–Palestinian controversy from a new perspective

Thomas Saaty, H. J. Zoffer
Journal: Information Technology & Decision Making
In most long-lasting conflicts, each party's grievances increase while the concessions they are willing to make decline in number, quality, and perceived value. Both parties lose sight of what they are willing to settle for, generally exaggerate their own needs, and minimize the needs of the ...

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Synthesis of complex criteria decision making: a case towards a consensus agreement for a Middle East conflict resolution

H. J. Zoffer, Asma Bahurmoz, Mohammed K. Hamid, Marcel Minutolo
Journal: Group Decision and Negotiation
The title of this paper reflects both the process and the outcome of the current undertaking. Frustrated with the current state of the Middle East but encouraged by earlier attempts at modeling complex problems, the authors participated in a panel discussion assembled to address the conflict and ...

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