Assessment of traffic congestion with ORESTE method under double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic environment

With the new generation of information technology development and the promotion of the Internet, local governments turn their attention to the construction of intelligent transportation systems. More and more cities began building intelligent transportation which has been widely used to monitor urban traffic. Experts can evaluate urban traffic congestion based on the information collected from the big data of intelligent transportation. In recent two years, double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic term set has been widely used to depict explicit evaluation information, which is straightforward and broad-spectrum. When evaluating traffic congestion in a city, decision makers can utilize double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic term sets to express vague information. Moreover, the ORESTE method is an applicative method which can select a reliable alternative by subdividing alternatives and reduce the loss of information in the conversion process. In this paper, we propose a double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic ORESTE method and a new score function of double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic term set. The method raises a new perspective to reduce the error from other methods and the new score function derives a robust decision-making result. Then, we apply the double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic ORESTE method to solve a practical case involving choosing the congested city by evaluating the 5S traffic congestion model. Finally, we compare the double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic ORESTE method with other methods such as the classical ORESTE method and the double hierarchy hesitant fuzzy linguistic MULTIMOORA to illustrate the advantages of our method.     

A novel hesitant fuzzy linguistic hybrid cloud model and extended best-worst method for multicriteria decision making

Developing effective and accurate model to handle complex uncertainties of linguistic assessments in multicriteria decision making (MCDM) has important theoretical significance and practical value of engineering. This paper proposes a novel hesitant fuzzy linguistic hybrid cloud (HFLHC) model that integrates hesitant fuzzy linguistic term set and cloud model to handle the hesitancy, fuzziness, and randomness of linguistic expression. The normal cloud and trapezium cloud are integrated to represent hybrid-length linguistic variables of HFLHC model, which can effectively avoid evaluation information loss and distortion. Aiming at applying HFLHC model to MCDM, some hybrid operations for normal cloud and trapezium cloud are developed. Moreover, an improved method for aggregating multiple linguistic concepts into an integrated trapezium cloud in HFLHC model is proposed, with consideration of the different representation region of each linguistic concept. Furthermore, a novel HFLHC-based best-worst method is proposed to obtain optimal criteria weights with developing a HFLHC optimization programming model and a modified consistency ratio. Finally, an illustrative example of sustainable supplier selection is presented. Several comparative analyses demonstrate that our method can provide more consistency and greater reliability.     

Multi-criteria decision-making using interval-valued hesitant fuzzy QUALIFLEX methods based on a likelihood-based comparison approach

QUALIFLEX is a very efficient outranking method to handle multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) involving cardinal and ordinal preference information. Based on a likelihood-based comparison approach, this paper develops two interval-valued hesitant fuzzy QUALIFLEX outranking methods to handle MCDM problems within the interval-valued hesitant fuzzy context. First, we define the likelihoods of interval-valued hesitant fuzzy preference relations that compare two interval-valued hesitant fuzzy elements (IVHFEs). Then, we propose the concepts of the concordance/discordance index, the weighted concordance/discordance index and the comprehensive concordance/discordance index. Moreover, an interval-valued hesitant fuzzy QUALIFLEX model is developed to solve MCDM problems where the evaluative ratings of the alternatives and the weights of the criteria take the form of IVHFEs. Additionally, this paper propounds another likelihood-based interval-valued hesitant fuzzy QUALIFLEX method to accommodate the IVHFEs’ evaluative ratings of alternatives and non-fuzzy criterion weights with incomplete information. Finally, a numerical example concerning the selection of green suppliers is provided to demonstrate the practicability of the proposed methods, and a comparison analysis is given to illustrate the advantages of the proposed methods.

     

犹豫模糊语言PROMETHEE方法在川酒品牌评价中的应用

基于犹豫模糊语言集理论,提出一种犹豫模糊语言信息环境下的PROMETHEE多属性决策方法,并应用于川酒品牌评价决策问题中.研究表明,犹豫模糊语言集能够很好地描述和处理复杂定性信息环境下的川酒品牌评价与决策问题;所提出的犹豫模糊语言PROMETHEE算法简便, 且改进的偏好函数允许决策者根据其对方案的严格优于偏好对参数进行选择,可保证决策过程的科学性和决策结果的准确性.     

The fuzzy cross-entropy for intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy sets and their application in multi-criteria decision-making

In this paper, the cross-entropy of intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy sets (IHFSs) is developed by integrating the cross-entropy of intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs) and hesitant fuzzy sets (HFSs). First, several measurement formulae are discussed and their properties are studied. Then, two approaches, which are based on the developed intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy cross-entropy, are proposed for solving multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems within an intuitionistic hesitant fuzzy environment. For both methods, an optimisation model is established in order to determine the weight vector for MCDM problems with incomplete information on criteria weights. Finally, an example is provided in order to illustrate the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed approaches.     

改进的犹豫模糊语言熵的一般公式与生成算法

由于现有的扩展犹豫模糊语言术语集的熵无法区分与补集相等的扩展犹豫模糊语言术语集的不确定性，并且对犹豫模糊语言信息中的犹豫性考虑得相对较少，无法全面地反映犹豫模糊语言信息的不确定性。改进了扩展犹豫模糊语言术语集的熵的定义，从模糊性和犹豫性两方面刻画了扩展犹豫模糊语言术语集的不确定性，分别定义了扩展犹豫模糊语言术语集的模糊熵和犹豫熵，给出了模糊熵和犹豫熵的一般公式与生成算法。定义了一个扩展犹豫模糊语言术语集的总熵，给出了总熵的一般公式。最后给出了一个基于犹豫模糊语言熵的高校教授晋升优选评估的多属性决策算例，通过比较分析说明了决策方法的可行性与有效性。     

Signed distance‐based ORESTE for multicriteria group decision‐making with multigranular unbalanced hesitant fuzzy linguistic information

The objective of this study is to develop an integrated approach for solving multicriteria group decision‐making problems with multigranular unbalanced hesitant fuzzy linguistic term sets (HFLTSs). Firstly, a signed distance‐based transformation function is proposed to unify multigranular unbalanced hesitant fuzzy linguistic (HFL) assessments. Secondly, a mathematical programming model based on the maximum consensus is constructed to allocate decision‐makers (DMs)' weights objectively. Thirdly, a new signed distance‐based preference score function is defined to aggregate HFL assessments and determine the weak ranking of alternatives, and a novel preference, indifference, and incomparability test framework is constructed to identify the subtle relations among alternatives. On these bases, a signed distance‐based ORESTE (Organísation, rangement et Synthèse de données relarionnelles, in French) method, in which knowledge regarding criterion values and weights are expressed as multigranular unbalanced HFLTSs, is developed to obtain the ranking of alternatives. Finally, an illustrative example, followed by sensitivity and comparative analyses, is presented to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed approach.     

A soft computing method of performance evaluation with MCDM based on interval-valued fuzzy numbers

This study presented a new performance evaluation method for tackling fuzzy multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) problems based on combining VIKOR and interval-valued fuzzy sets. The performance evaluation problem often exists in complex administrative processes in which multiple evaluation criteria, subjective/objective assessments and fuzzy conditions have to be taken into consideration simultaneously in management. Here, the subjective, imprecise, inexact and uncertain evaluation processes are modeled as fuzzy numbers by means of linguistic terms, as fuzzy theory can provide an appropriate tool to deal with such uncertainties. However, the presentation of linguistic expressions in the form of ordinary fuzzy sets is not clear enough [15] and [21]. Interval-valued fuzzy sets can provide more flexibility [4] and [14] to represent the imprecise/vague information that results, and it can also provide a more accurate modeling. This paper presents the interval-valued fuzzy VIKOR, which aims to solve MCDM problems in which the weights and performances of criteria are unequal by using the concepts of interval-valued fuzzy sets. A case study for evaluating the performances of three major intercity bus companies from an intercity public transport system is conducted to illustrate the effectiveness of the method.     

FLM-TOPSIS: The fuzzy linguistic multiset TOPSIS method and its application in linguistic decision making

Linguistic decision making is an important subject in decision making, many interesting and important linguistic decision making methods have been proposed, in which, alternatives-criteria decision matrix are uniformly used to express linguistic assessments of alternatives provided by decision makers with respect to criteria. Alternatives-criteria decision matrixes have some limitations when we use them to distinguish distinct, partial unknown or hesitant linguistic decision making or carry out linguistic decision making in the huge amounts of decision information and alternatives. In this paper, we propose alternatives-linguistic terms decision matrix to represent linguistic assessments of alternatives, analyze advantages of the decision matrix in representing linguistic assessments and distinguishing distinct, partial unknown or hesitant linguistic decision making. To simple and fast fuse alternatives-linguistic terms decision matrixes, we further provide linguistic multiset or fuzzy linguistic multiset to represent linguistic assessments in alternatives-linguistic terms decision matrixes, analyze the function properties of the fuzzy linguistic multiset. Motivated by fuzzy multiset and the TOPSIS method, we develop the fuzzy linguistic multiset TOPSIS method for linguistic decision making, the method is mainly consisted of transformation, aggregation and exploitation phases. In transformation phase, linguistic assessments of alternatives are transformed into fuzzy linguistic multisets by using alternatives-linguistic terms decision matrixes. In aggregation phase, we use Union, Intersection and Sum operations of multisets to obtain the positive and negative ideal solutions of linguistic decision making, which are different with the positive and negative ideal solutions of the traditional TOPSIS method, in addition, we provide a pseudo-distance between two fuzzy linguistic multisets to fast fuse linguistic assessments of alternatives. In exploitation phase, we define a new closeness degree of alternative by using pseudo-distances between the alternative and the positive and negative ideal solutions, which can be used to obtain the set of most satisfying alternatives. We also design an algorithm to carry out linguistic decision making based on the proposed method. In cases study, we use two practical examples to illustrate the practicality of the proposed method and compare it with the symbolic aggregation-based method, the hesitant fuzzy linguistic TOPSIS method, the hesitant fuzzy linguistic VIKOR method and the probabilistic linguistic term sets TOPSIS method, results indicate that alternatives-linguistic terms decision matrix and fuzzy linguistic multiset are alternative, useful and flexible tools for linguistic decision method and the fuzzy linguistic multiset TOPSIS method is suitable to deal with partial unknown or hesitant linguistic decision making.     

The new extension of TOPSIS method for multiple criteria decision making with hesitant Pythagorean fuzzy sets

Pythagorean fuzzy sets (PFSs) as a new generalization of fuzzy sets (FSs) can handle uncertain information more flexibly in the process of decision making. In our real life, we also may encounter a hesitant fuzzy environment. In view of the effective tool of hesitant fuzzy sets (HFSs) for expressing the hesitant situation, we introduce HFSs into PFSs and extend the existing research work of PFSs. Concretely speaking, this paper considers that the membership degree and the non-membership degree of PFSs are expressed as hesitant fuzzy elements. First, we propose a new concept of hesitant Pythagorean fuzzy sets (HPFSs) by combining PFSs with HFSs. It provides a new semantic interpretation for our evaluation. Meanwhile, the properties and the operators of HPFSs are studied in detail. For the sake of application, we focus on investigating the normalization method and the distance measures of HPFSs in advance. Then, we explore the application of HPFSs to multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) by employing the technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) method. A new extension of TOPSIS method is further designed in the context of MCDM with HPFSs. Finally, an example of the energy project selection is presented to elaborate on the performance of our approach.     

Linguistic hesitant intuitionistic fuzzy decision-making method based on VIKOR

Linguistic hesitant intuitionistic fuzzy set, which allows an element having several linguistic evaluation values and each linguistic argument having several intuitionistic fuzzy memberships, is a power tool to model uncertain information existing in multiple attribute decision-making problems. In this paper, we propose new methods by using TOPSIS and VIKOR for multiple attribute decision-making problems, in which evaluation values are in the form of linguistic hesitant intuitionistic fuzzy elements. Different situations of attribute weight information are considered. If attribute weights are partly known, a linear programming model is set up based on the idea that reasonable weights should make the relative closeness of each alternative evaluation value to the linguistic hesitant intuitionistic fuzzy positive ideal solution as large as possible. If attribute weights are unknown completely, an optimization model is set up based on the maximum deviation method. A numerical example is presented to illustrate feasibility and practical advantages of the proposed method. We compare the alternatives’ rankings derived from the linguistic hesitant intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS method with those derived from the hesitant fuzzy linguistic TOPSIS and the hesitant intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS approach to further illustrate their advantages.

     

Some interesting properties of the fuzzy linguistic model based on discrete fuzzy numbers to manage hesitant fuzzy linguistic information

The management of hesitant fuzzy information is a topic of special interest in fuzzy decision making. In this paper, we focus on the use and properties of the fuzzy linguistic modelling based on discrete fuzzy numbers to manage hesitant fuzzy linguistic information. Among these properties, we can highlight the existence of aggregation functions with no need of transformations or the possibility of a greater flexibilization of the opinions of the experts, even using different linguistic chains (multigranularity). Furthermore, based on these properties we perform a comparison between this model and the one based on hesitant fuzzy linguistic term sets, showing the advantages of the former with respect to the latter. Finally, a fuzzy decision making model based on discrete fuzzy numbers is proposed.     

Admissible orders of typical hesitant fuzzy elements and their application in ordered information fusion in multi-criteria decision making

Typical hesitant fuzzy elements (HFEs) are quite useful for multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) in hesitant fuzzy setting. To reach a decision, it is necessary to derive the orders of HFEs. However, all the existing orders presented for HFEs in the literature are partial orders. We may need total orders sometimes such as in the situations when aggregating information by the ordered weighted aggregation (OWA) operators. Thus, the first purpose of this paper is to develop the total orders (called admissible orders) of HFEs for MCDM. The admissible orders improve the existing partial orders of HFEs and can be generated by a set of special functions. We demonstrate that the distinct ranking of HFEs can be derived according to different admissible orders. Another purpose is to redefine the hesitant fuzzy OWA operator based on the proposed total orders. Some interesting properties of the operator are also discussed.     

基于层次分析法的犹豫模糊语言包络分析模型及其在边缘节点网络安全评估中的应用

针对传统的网络安全评估方法仅用单一语言术语作为偏好信息难以评估复杂网络环境的安全性的问题,利用犹豫模糊语言术语集作为评估网络安全的偏好信息,提出了一种基于层次分析法(analytic hierarchy process,AHP)的犹豫模糊语言包络分析模型,用以评估边缘节点的网络安全性。该模型通过求解目标规划模型获得最优的网络安全准则权重信息,进一步构建网络安全准则权重信息对应的AHP约束锥作为犹豫模糊语言包络分析模型的约束条件,获得移动用户安全评估的排序结果。实例证明该模型能够合理地融合网络安全准则偏好信息,并有效地处理边缘节点的网络安全评估问题。     

双论域上的犹豫模糊语言多粒度粗糙集及其应用

犹豫模糊语言术语集结合了模糊语言方法与犹豫模糊集的优势, 常应用于定性环境下的群决策中. 基于犹豫模糊语言关系, 提出双论域上的犹豫模糊语言多粒度粗糙集. 在该粗糙集中, 定义了双论域上的乐观和悲观犹豫模糊语言多粒度粗糙集, 并讨论了其相关性质. 在此基础上提出以人岗匹配为背景的决策模型, 并用算例阐述了所提出模型的有效性. 结果表明, 该模型不仅可以处理定性环境下的语言信息, 而且可以结合不同专家的意见给出最终决策结果, 为人岗匹配提供一种新思路.     

Extension of the ELECTRE method based on interval-valued fuzzy sets

Decision-making is the process of finding the best option among the feasible alternatives. In classical multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods, the ratings and the weights of the criteria are known precisely. However, if decision makers cannot reach an agreement on the method of defining linguistic variables based on the fuzzy sets, the interval-valued fuzzy set theory can provide a more accurate modeling. In this paper, the interval-valued fuzzy ELECTRE method is presented aiming at solving MCDM problems in which the weights of criteria are unequal, using interval-valued fuzzy set concepts. For the purpose of proving the validity of the proposed model, we present a numerical example and build a practical maintenance strategy selection problem.     

基于优序关系的犹豫模糊语言多准则决策方法

犹豫模糊语言集是语言集和犹豫模糊集的扩展,受传统Electre方法的启发,构建基于优序关系的犹豫模糊语言多准则决策方法. 首先,给出犹豫模糊语言数的Hausdorff距离公式;然后,基于每一准则下方案评价的对比,建立犹豫模糊语言数的优序关系,并在此基础上,提出一种基于优序关系的犹豫模糊语言多准则决策方法;最后,通过算例表明了所提出方法的有效性和可行性.     

A Multigranularity Linguistic Group Decision‐Making Method Based on Hesitant 2‐Tuple Sets

Hesitant fuzzy linguistic term set (HFLTS) is a very useful technology in dealing with decision‐making problems where people have hesitancy in providing their linguistic assessments. Distinct methods have been developed to aid decision making with HFLTSs, yet there is little research involving the issue that how to deal with the multigranularity hesitant fuzzy linguistic information. The aim of this paper is to develop the aggregation method for multigranularity hesitant fuzzy linguistic information and solve the linguistic group decision problem with different linguistic term sets. To do so, we first modify the translation functions and aggregation operators in the existing 2‐tuple linguistic representation models so as to aggregate linguistic terms from different linguistic term sets. Then, we introduce the notion of hesitant 2‐tuple sets to make computation of HFLTSs without loss of information, and develop some new operators to aggregate HFLTSs from different linguistic term sets. Using these operators, we propose a method to deal with multigranularity linguistic group decision‐making problems with different situations where importance weights of either criteria or experts are known or unknown. Finally, the multigranularity linguistic group decision‐making model is implemented to the healthcare waste treatment in West China Hospital to validate its effectiveness and efficiency in aiding decision‐making process.     

基于MACBETH方法的犹豫模糊语言多准则决策方法

犹豫模糊语言集是语言术语集的拓展.受传统的MACBETH(measuring attractiveness by a categorical-based evaluation technique)方法的启发,构建基于MACBETH方法的犹豫模糊语言多准则决策方法.首先将语言表达式表示的决策信息通过转化函数转化为犹豫模糊语言数,进而得出犹豫模糊语言判断矩阵;然后将此结果应用于改进的MACBETH决策支持系统;最后,通过毕业生选择就职企业这一实例说明该方法的有效性和可行性.