Criterion Impact MeAsurement System
CIMAS (Criterion Impact MeAsurement System) is a weight subjective multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) method introduced by Bošković, S., Jovčić, S., Simić, V., Švadlenka, L., Dobrodolac, M., Bacanin, N. in 2025. It turns a decision matrix of alternatives scored on multiple criteria into a structured, reproducible result.
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When to use it
L_j ∈ [0,1], Σ L_j = 1. Higher L_j means criterion j is more important. CIMAS amplifies criteria where experts disagree most strongly (large weighted range), reflecting that disagreement carries information about importance.
Strengths & limitations
- Follows a transparent, reproducible computational procedure that can be audited step by step.
- Handles multiple criteria of differing scales and units within a single decision matrix.
- Results depend on the chosen normalisation, weights, and parameter settings.
Sources
- Bošković, S., Jovčić, S., Simić, V., Švadlenka, L., Dobrodolac, M., Bacanin, N. (2025). A New Criteria Importance Assessment (CIMAS) Method in Multi-Criteria Group Decision-Making: Criteria Evaluation for Supplier Selection. FACTA UNIVERSITATIS — Series: Mechanical Engineering DOI: 10.22190/FUME230730050B ↗
How to cite this page
ScholarGate. (2026, June 2). Criterion Impact MeAsurement System. ScholarGate. https://scholargate.app/en/decision-making/cimas
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