Comparative Analysis of Ahp and Fuzzy Logic for Cultural Landscape-based Evaluation of Land-use Alternatives: a Case Study of the Kartal Quarry Area (istanbul)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate alternative land-use classes for the defunct Kartal Quarry in Istanbul within the scope of landscape restoration using cultural landscape criteria. A multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) framework combining Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and a fuzzy logic-based approach was employed, with expert judgment incorporated through consensus among three experts. The criteria were weighted using AHP, while the land-use alternatives were evaluated using a fuzzy logic-based approach to incorporate uncertainty. Recreational and Sports Areas ranked first in both approaches, followed by Healthcare Facilities and Residential Area. Statistical comparison using Spearman’s rank correlation showed a very high level of agreement between the AHP and fuzzy Priority Rankings (𝜌=0.9956,𝜌 < 0.001), while sensitivity analysis indicated that the overall AHP Priority Ranking remained largely stable under ±25 % and ±50 % variations in criterion weights. The proposed framework provides a structured decision-support approach for cultural landscape-based land-use evaluation of defunct quarries under site-specific planning considerations.
Source: Scientific Study & Research
Authors: Beyza Çermikli, Elif Tarakçı, Recep Duranay
Institution: Atlas Üniversitesi
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220834090