Comparing Novel Multi-Objective Optimization Methodologies

Thi Thu Trang Bui; Duc Trung Do

doi:10.2478/scjme-2026-0003

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Comparing Novel Multi-Objective Optimization Methodologies

Strojnícky časopis - Journal of Mechanical Engineering

Volume 76 (2026): Issue 1 (April 2026)

By: Thi Thu Trang Bui and Duc Trung Do

Open Access

|May 2026

Abstract

Extracting bioactive compounds from botanicals is a pivotal undertaking within chemical sciences. This research undertakes a comparative analysis of three contemporary MCDM methodologies: IRPA, RAM, and DEPART. The comparative assessment of these three methods is conducted across three distinct botanical extraction scenarios: optimizing the extraction of Balloon Vine, Spinach, and Turkey Tail Mushroom. The DEPART method emerged as the most prominent performer, while the IRPA method ranked third.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/scjme-2026-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2450-5471 | Journal ISSN: 0039-2472

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Published on: May 5, 2026

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Keywords:

Multi-objective optimization,

MCDM,

Related subjects:

Mechanical engineering,

Fundamentals of mechanical engineering,

Mechanics

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