A Fuzzy-AHP Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for a Sustainable Supply Chain of Rice Farming Stakeholders in Edu-Patigi LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsWithout a shadow of doubt, rice represents one of the staple foods globally. Moreover, Nigeria is one of the world’s largest markets for rice, due to its production and because the country is also a big consumer. Given its importance, boosting its production has been accorded high priority.
I understand that there are various reasons and difficulties for this country to produce all the rice it needs, so I consider the topic of this article interesting from an academic perspective. In other words, I consider the article relevant.
In my opinion, the article starts with a correct introduction to the topic and expresses on a clear way the aim of it: to determine how the decisions of stakeholders of rice value chain in Edu/Patigi local government area, and their resources improve food security on the underlying triple bottom line (SRP). Literature review, references, structure and methodology are also appropriate.
I also consider relevant to highlight the limitation explained in the conclusions (the analysis was based on the opinion of just one category of stakeholders across the rice value chain), so it may be possible to continue with subsequent lines of work.
Finally, I would make two recommendations: 1. To further elaborate the conclusions and 2. To clearly define who this article is addressed to (from a stakeholder perspective).
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThis letter focuses on a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and multi-standard decision-making methods to measure the decision-making activities of sustainable development rice practices among stakeholders in the rice industry. The triple bottom line describes sustainable practices for the environment, economy, and society. The use of this technology can improve the supply chain of locally produced rice, ultimately improving the country's food security. The following comments should be considered in the revised manuscript.
1. The number of references in the Introduction is limited, and there is insufficient description of the background and research status. Please supplement relevant visiting literature.
2. The use of images to represent formulas is an incorrect method, and I do not agree with it.
3. Please correct the last image on page 7. The image is incomplete and the author's attitude is not serious!
4. Please provide the data source for the conclusion (such as Table 4), which is the basis for the authenticity of the data.
5. There are some format errors. Such as,
Figure 1 is blurry, please upload it again.
There are some grammar issues, please read the entire paper and correct it.
Adjust the content on page seven.
Please revise the flowchart on page ten.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageThis letter focuses on a fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and multi-standard decision-making methods to measure the decision-making activities of sustainable development rice practices among stakeholders in the rice industry. The triple bottom line describes sustainable practices for the environment, economy, and society. The use of this technology can improve the supply chain of locally produced rice, ultimately improving the country's food security. The following comments should be considered in the revised manuscript.
1. The number of references in the Introduction is limited, and there is insufficient description of the background and research status. Please supplement relevant visiting literature.
2. The use of images to represent formulas is an incorrect method, and I do not agree with it.
3. Please correct the last image on page 7. The image is incomplete and the author's attitude is not serious!
4. Please provide the data source for the conclusion (such as Table 4), which is the basis for the authenticity of the data.
5. There are some format errors. Such as,
Figure 1 is blurry, please upload it again.
There are some grammar issues, please read the entire paper and correct it.
Adjust the content on page seven.
Please revise the flowchart on page ten.
Author Response
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe paper "A Fuzzy-AHP Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach for Sustainable Supply Chain of Rice Farming Stakeholders in Edu-Patigi LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria" presents a comprehensive study using the fuzzy-AHP method to evaluate the decision-making processes in the rice supply chain. It contributes to the field of sustainable supply chain management, but must be improved.
Study could benefit from a detailed methodology, on how the fuzzy sets were determined and how they influence the final decision-making model.
The criteria for sustainable practices are based on the Sustainable Rice Platform's recommendations and categorized based on the Triple Bottom Line. You could justify the selection of these specific criteria and explore whether additional factors could be relevant. The analysis heavily depends on the opinions of RIFAN members, which might not fully represent the entire spectrum of the rice supply chain.
The literature could benefit from more detailed analysis and critical approach to supply chain studies such as these 1. Xu, J., Yang, Z., Wang, Z., Li, J., & Zhang, X. (2023). Flexible sensing enabled packaging performance optimization system (FS-PPOS) for lamb loss reduction control in E-commerce supply chain.
Li, Q., Lin, H., Tan, X., & Du, S. (2020). H∞ Consensus for Multiagent-Based Supply Chain Systems Under Switching Topology and Uncertain Demands.
There is no dicssuion, you input results into discussion section. Both discussion and results need further polishing and adding.
Discussion must integrate its findings with existing research to highlight its unique contributions and potential for future research would strengthen its impact.
Recommendations for policymakers, farmers, and other stakeholders in the rice supply chain could be more explicitly stated.
Comments on the Quality of English Languageneeds improvement
sentences exhibit grammatical inconsistencies, which might lead to confusion. For example, "The manual processing methods requires more labor, this led to increase in labor demand..."
punctuation mistakes
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Round 2
Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsIn this revised paper, authors have answered reviewers all questions. Now, it can be accepted.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageGood
Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authorsfine
Comments on the Quality of English Languageproofread
