Establishment and application of safety evacuation scheme evaluation model with entropy weight and TOPSIS for university dormitories in China

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This study develops a comprehensive safety evacuation scheme evaluation model by integrating the entropy weight method and the technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS). The model aims to provide an objective and systematic approach to evaluate and rank evacuation schemes for university dormitories. A set of evaluation indicators, encompassing building layout, evacuation routes, emergency equipment, personnel readiness, and crowd dynamics, is established. The entropy weight method is employed to calculate the weight of each indicator, reflecting its relative importance. The TOPSIS method is then applied to measure the closeness of each evacuation scheme to the ideal solution, enabling comparative ranking. A case study conducted in 8 university dormitories in different regions validates the model’s practicality and effectiveness. The results demonstrate that the proposed model offers a robust decision-making tool for university administrators, aiding in optimizing evacuation plans and enhancing safety during emergencies. Physical sciences/Engineering Physical sciences/Mathematics and computing university dormitory safety evacuation entropy weight TOPSIS evaluation model Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 31 Jan, 2026 Read the published version in Scientific Reports → Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Revision requested 26 Sep, 2025 Reviews received at journal 30 Jul, 2025 Reviews received at journal 28 Jul, 2025 Reviewers agreed at journal 27 Jul, 2025 Reviewers agreed at journal 23 Jul, 2025 Reviewers agreed at journal 21 Jul, 2025 Reviewers agreed at journal 20 Jul, 2025 Reviewers invited by journal 20 Jul, 2025 Editor invited by journal 08 Jul, 2025 Editor assigned by journal 07 Jul, 2025 Submission checks completed at journal 05 Jul, 2025 First submitted to journal 04 Jul, 2025 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. 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