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Paper results for author: H. J. Zoffer
An Indicator of One’s Life Satisfaction
Thomas Saaty, H. J. Zoffer, Lirong WeiJournal: European Journal of Pure and Applied MathematicsHow 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...
Read MoreA structured scientific solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict: the Analytic Hierarchy Process approach
Thomas Saaty, Luis Vargas, H. J. ZofferJournal: Decision AnalyticsWhile 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...
Read MorePrinciples for Implementing a Potential Solution to the Middle East Conflict
Thomas Saaty, H. J. ZofferJournal: Notices of the AMSThe 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...
Read MoreNINA's decision: How to make better decisions and resolve conflicts-an essay for the layman
Thomas Saaty, H. J. ZofferJournal: International Journal of the Analytic Hierarchy ProcessDecision 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 ...
Read MoreNegotiating the Israeli–Palestinian controversy from a new perspective
Thomas Saaty, H. J. ZofferJournal: Information Technology & Decision MakingIn 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 ...
Read MoreSynthesis 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 MinutoloJournal: Group Decision and NegotiationThe 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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