Communication features in a DSS for conflict resolution based on the graph model

Abstract

The novel decision support system GMCR+ is designed for encapsulating advanced communication features including the capabilities to define, analyse, and communicate models and analyses of a given conflict, thereby enabling it to support negotiation and the management of strategic conflict. A major feature of GMCR+ is its ability to visualise conflicts explicitly using enriched graph models. Other tools that facilitate communication are the automatic calculation of conflict parameters and the ability to export them to Excel. Moreover, a novel status quo analysis procedure enables an analyst to examine the possible evolution of a conflict from an initial (status quo) state to a specified outcome. Even if a win/win outcome exists, it cannot be a resolution unless it is reachable.

Binary Processing of Permissible Range in Graph Model of Conflict Resolution

“…It provides a systematic framework for representing the preferences, options, and strategic interactions among DMs involved in various conflicts, including environmental disputes, international trade negotiations, and resource management problems [4]. Recent research on GMCR has focused on refining its theoretical foundations, improving its computational efficiency, and exploring its applications to various domains, including the development of advanced software implementations for automated conflict analysis and visualization [5], [6]. Moreover, GMCR research has integrated other mathematical and computational methods, such as game theory, optimization algorithms, and artificial intelligence techniques, to enhance its modeling capabilities and analytical power [7].…”