Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis under uncertainty in sustainable construction: a neutrosophic modified best-worst method

Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis under uncertainty in sustainable construction: a neutrosophic modified best-worst method
Author: Scherz M.
Publisher: Infinite Study
Total Pages: 10
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Genre: Mathematics
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Capturing uncertainty in multiple criteria decision analysis (MCDA) is not a new theme but a largely developing topic which is in close connection with uncertainty theories such as fuzzy set and grey systems theories. Due to growing complexity of construction processes mainly because of implementation of sustainability aspects it would be necessary to take advantage of a novel MCDA methodology as an efficient tool to handle the uncertainty in sustainable construction decision making. In this study, we utilise a novel neutrosophic modified best-worst method (NM-BWM) to deal with the uncertainty in decision making in the context of sustainable construction. The method is an integration of neutrosophic set theory (NST) and the modified best-worst method (M-BWM). The NST can provide insights on efficient uncertainty handling of decision makers (DMs) subjective judgements. The BWM is a MCDA method which utilises two vectors of pairwise comparisons (the best criterion to others and others to the worst criterion) to obtain the weights of evaluation criteria. Merits of the BWM include its capability in effectively remedying the inconsistency derived from pairwise comparisons as well as simplicity and less pairwise comparisons compared to other similar methods like analytic hierarchy process (AHP). We show the applicability of the method in a case study with focus on the implementation of sustainable construction.

Comparison of Plithogenic and Neutrosophic Approaches in Decision Making via Best-Worst Method

Comparison of Plithogenic and Neutrosophic Approaches in Decision Making via Best-Worst Method
Author: S. Sudha
Publisher: Infinite Study
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

Decision making is a comprehensive process comprising of uncertainties that shall be handled with the right selection of decision making approaches. Selection of the optimal alternatives and the best criteria is the expected outcome of any decision making strategy. This paper proposes a decision making model based on the plithogenic pythagorean best –worst method which is an extension of the multi-valued neutrosophic approach of BWM. The efficiency of the developed model is determined with the example pertaining to the optimal selection of the teaching methods based on the attribute values or the sub criteria and it is also compared with the neutrosophic approach. In the proposed model plithogenic and pythagorean neutrosophic sets are used for representing the expert’s opinion.

A Hybrid Neutrosophic-Grey Analytic Hierarchy Process Method: Decision-Making Modelling in Uncertain Environments

A Hybrid Neutrosophic-Grey Analytic Hierarchy Process Method: Decision-Making Modelling in Uncertain Environments
Author: Amin Vafadarnikjoo
Publisher: Infinite Study
Total Pages: 18
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Genre: Mathematics
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The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is recognised as one of the most commonly applied methods in the multiple attribute decision-making (MADM) literature. In the AHP, encompassing uncertainty feature necessitates using suitable uncertainty theories, since dealing efficiently with uncertainty in subjective judgements is of great importance in real-world decision-making problems. The neutrosophic set (NS) theory and grey systems are two reliable uncertainty theories which can bring considerable benefits to uncertain decision-making. Thea im of this study is to improve uncertain decision-making by incorporating advantages of the NS and grey systems theories with the AHP in investigating sustainability through agility readiness evaluation in large manufacturing plants.

Dynamics Under Uncertainty: Modeling Simulation and Complexity

Dynamics Under Uncertainty: Modeling Simulation and Complexity
Author: Dragan Pamučar
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9783036515755

The dynamics of systems have proven to be very powerful tools in understanding the behavior of different natural phenomena throughout the last two centuries. However, the attributes of natural systems are observed to deviate from their classical states due to the effect of different types of uncertainties. Actually, randomness and impreciseness are the two major sources of uncertainties in natural systems. Randomness is modeled by different stochastic processes and impreciseness could be modeled by fuzzy sets, rough sets, Dempster-Shafer theory, etc.

Multi-criteria Decision Making Methods

Multi-criteria Decision Making Methods
Author: Evangelos Triantaphyllou
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1475731574

Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) has been one of the fastest growing problem areas in many disciplines. The central problem is how to evaluate a set of alternatives in terms of a number of criteria. Although this problem is very relevant in practice, there are few methods available and their quality is hard to determine. Thus, the question `Which is the best method for a given problem?' has become one of the most important and challenging ones. This is exactly what this book has as its focus and why it is important. The author extensively compares, both theoretically and empirically, real-life MCDM issues and makes the reader aware of quite a number of surprising `abnormalities' with some of these methods. What makes this book so valuable and different is that even though the analyses are rigorous, the results can be understood even by the non-specialist. Audience: Researchers, practitioners, and students; it can be used as a textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate courses in business and engineering.

New Concepts and Trends of Hybrid Multiple Criteria Decision Making

New Concepts and Trends of Hybrid Multiple Criteria Decision Making
Author: Gwo-Hshiung Tzeng
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351680625

When people or computers need to make a decision, typically multiple conflicting criteria need to be evaluated; for example, when we buy a car, we need to consider safety, cost and comfort. Multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) has been researched for decades. Now as the rising trend of big-data analytics in supporting decision making, MCDM can be more powerful when combined with state-of-the-art analytics and machine learning. In this book, the authors introduce a new framework of MCDM, which can lead to more accurate decision making. Several real-world cases will be included to illustrate the new hybrid approaches.

Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets

Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets
Author: Krassimir T. Atanassov
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2019-09-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030320901

The book offers a comprehensive survey of interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets. It reports on cutting-edge research carried out by the founder of the intuitionistic fuzzy sets, Prof. Krassimir Atanassov, giving a special emphasis to the practical applications of this extension. A few interesting case studies, such as in the area of data mining, decision making and pattern recognition, among others, are discussed in detail. The book offers the first comprehensive guide on interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets. By providing the readers with a thorough survey and important practical details, it is expected to support them in carrying out applied research and to encourage them to test the theory behind the sets for new advanced applications. The book is a valuable reference resource for graduate students and researchers alike.

Decision Making with Spherical Fuzzy Sets

Decision Making with Spherical Fuzzy Sets
Author: Cengiz Kahraman
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 551
Release: 2020-05-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030454614

This book introduces readers to the novel concept of spherical fuzzy sets, showing how these sets can be applied in practice to solve various decision-making problems. It also demonstrates that these sets provide a larger preference volume in 3D space for decision-makers. Written by authoritative researchers, the various chapters cover a large amount of theoretical and practical information, allowing readers to gain an extensive understanding of both the fundamentals and applications of spherical fuzzy sets in intelligent decision-making and mathematical programming.

Multiple-Criteria Decision Making

Multiple-Criteria Decision Making
Author: Goran Ćirović
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2022
Genre:
ISBN: 9783036528168

Decision-making on real-world problems, including individual process decisions, requires an appropriate and reliable decision support system. Fuzzy set theory, rough set theory, and neutrosophic set theory, which are MCDM techniques, are useful for modeling complex decision-making problems with imprecise, ambiguous, or vague data.This Special Issue, “Multiple Criteria Decision Making”, aims to incorporate recent developments in the area of the multi-criteria decision-making field. Topics include, but are not limited to:- MCDM optimization in engineering;- Environmental sustainability in engineering processes;- Multi-criteria production and logistics process planning;- New trends in multi-criteria evaluation of sustainable processes;- Multi-criteria decision making in strategic management based on sustainable criteria.