RT - Journal Article T1 - Prioritization of Combating-Desertification Strategies in Yazd-Khezrabad Plain using Cook and Seiford Method JF - JSTNAR YR - 2022 JO - JSTNAR VO - 26 IS - 2 UR - http://jstnar.iut.ac.ir/article-1-4117-en.html SP - 313 EP - 326 K1 - Decision-making method K1 - Multi-criteria decision-making K1 - Assignment problem K1 - pair-wise comparison K1 - Lingo software AB - The optimal strategy selection is an influential factor to enhance the efficiency of land reclamation projects. On the other hand, the process of desertification of the land during environmental degradation is the consequence of the interaction between various factors that make it challenging to select appropriate solutions. Therefore, this study aimed to provide systematic optimization strategies in the form of a group decision-making model in the Yazd-Khezrabad plain. The important strategies were identified using the Delphi model. Then, the alternative initial ranking was formed by Cook and Seiford method framework using the vote taken from the decision makers on strategies. Finally, by estimating the linear distance of each option and including the matrix of the intervals, the last priority of the strategies was obtained from solving the assignment problem. The results indicated that the strategies of "prevent land use inappropriate change" (A18) and "the regeneration of vegetation cover" (A23) with Value=1 and Reduced Cost=0, were identified as the most important combating-desertification strategies in the region, respectively. The results of this study help desert managers to utilize limited facilities and capital dedicated to controlling the desertification process efficiently and effectively. LA eng UL http://jstnar.iut.ac.ir/article-1-4117-en.html M3 10.47176/jwss.26.2.23842 ER -