Scientific Data Ranking Methods: Theory and Applications

Manuela Pavan and Roberto Todeschini (Eds.)9780444530202, 0444530207

The aim of this volume is to present the basic mathematical aspects of the ranking methods using a didactical approach and to explain their use through examples of relevant applications in different scientific fields. Ranking methods can be applied in several different fileds, such as decision support, toxicology, EU priority lists of toxic chemicals, environmental problems, proteomics and genomics, analytical chemistry, food chemistry and QSAR. . Covers a wide range of applications, from the environment and toxicology to DNA sequencing . Incorporates contributions from renowned experts in the field . Meets the increasing demand for literature concerned with ranking methods and their applications

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Table of contents :
Content:
Volume Editors
Page iii

Copyright Page
Page iv

Contributors
Pages vii-viii

Preface
Pages ix-x
Manuela Pavan, Roberto Todeschini

Chapter 1 Introduction to Ranking Methods Review Article
Pages 1-50
L.A. Sarabia, M.S. Sánchez, M.C. Ortiz

Chapter 2 Total-Order Ranking Methods Review Article
Pages 51-72
M. Pavan, R. Todeschini

Chapter 3 Partial Ordering and Hasse Diagrams: Applications in Chemistry and Software Review Article
Pages 73-95
R. Brüggemann, K. Voigt, S. Pudenz

Chapter 4 Partial Ordering and Prioritising Polluted Sites Review Article
Pages 97-109
L. Carlsen

Chapter 5 Similarity/Diversity Measure for Sequential Data Based on Hasse Matrices: Theory and Applications Review Article
Pages 111-138
A. Mauri, D. Ballabio

Chapter 6 The Interplay between Partial-Order Ranking and Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationships Review Article
Pages 139-157
L. Carlsen

Chapter 7 Semi-Subordination Sequences in Multi-Measure Prioritization Problems Review Article
Pages 159-168
W.L. Myers, G.P. Patil

Chapter 8 Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods: A Tool for Assessing River Ecosystem Health Using Functional Macroinvertebrate Traits Review Article
Pages 169-191
S. Canobbio, V. Mezzanotte, D. Ballabio, M. Pavan

Chapter 9 The DART (Decision Analysis by Ranking Techniques) Software Review Article
Pages 193-207
A. Manganaro, D. Ballabio, V. Consonni, A. Mauri, M. Pavan, R. Todeschini

Index
Pages 209-213