Abstract:
In this study, a hybrid method based on Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) technique, analytical network process (ANP), and factor analysis is developed to prioritize economic, social, and environmental indicators of sustainable development in free. For this purpose, first, the indicators are classified into two internal and external ones and their latent factors are identified and named using the factor analysis method. Then, the DEMATEL technique is employed for identifying the internal relationship among the indicators as well as determining the intensity of their influential indicators and influence. Moreover, the causal diagrams, the internal relationships of internal and external indicators, and the cause or effect of the indicators are explained by the DEMATEL technique. Finally, the relative importance of the indicators is obtained based on the ANP method, and by calculating the weighted and limit super matrixes, the ranking of sustainable development indicators in both internal and external parts is obtained. The results obtained from 44 internal and 24 external indicators show that "welfare and services" and "culture making" factors are the most important internal and external ones, respectively, while "providing conditions for investment and support for investment" and "prevention of marine pollution by ships" indicators are the most important internal and external ones in the sustainable development of free zones.
Machine summary:
Factors and internal indicators of sustainable development (Refer to the page image) Indicator Name Description Percentage Factor Loading Indicator Factor Factor Variance Indicator Latent Factor i36 Encouraging employees to implement sustainable development 0/652 i37 Providing investment opportunities 0/829 i40 Satisfaction of tourists and customers 0/731 i41 Supporting local industries and businesses 0/839 i44 Compliance with government regulations, observing labor law 0/633 i3 Reduction of noise and acoustic pollution 0/918 i6 Management of industrial waste and garbage 0/963 F3 Control 10/854 i7 Control of oil leaks and monitoring soil pollution 0/949 Pollution i13 Water pollution control and wastewater management 0/807 i14 Monitoring air quality and reducing air pollution 0/693 i22 Prevention of coastal pollution and marine dredging 0/893 i8 Maintenance program for hazardous materials and goods 0/841 i15 Protection of nature 0/858 F4 Protection and 9/817 i17 Controls and planning for natural disasters and 0/797 Prevention i18 Non-destruction of natural resources for construction 0/851 i21 Program for adaptation to climate change 0/839 i16 Innovation in products and services 0/880 F5 8/657 i25 Water consumption efficiency and water quality monitoring 0/834 Efficiency i28 Energy efficiency and renewable energy development 0/812 i33 Reduction of waste in the product manufacturing process 0/822 i4 Preservation of natural resources and green space development 0/675 i5 Bicycle facilities and public transportation 0/623 F6 Operations 8/173 i20 Reducing the use of hazardous industrial waste 0/769 Green i24 Use of green materials in construction 0/747 i38 Packaging goods based on green management 0/743 i1 Improvement of infrastructure and upgrading free zone safety 0/772 Indicator Name Description Percentage Factor Loading Indicator Factor Factor Variance Indicator Latent Factor F7 Infrastructure 3/886 i2 Reduction of waiting and delay time 0/701 and facilities Table 6.
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