基于新型语言评估标度的二元语义改进模型

为了有效地求解基于语言评价信息的多属性决策问题,针对目前常用的二元语义分析方法中存在的标度转换问题,提出一种处理语言评价信息的新型复合标度(该标度综合了指数标度和-n～n标度的优点),建立了基于新型复合标度的二元语义改进模型.算例验证结果表明,新型复合标度为处理定性的语言评价信息提供了科学依据,所提出的改进模型可以有效提高决策结果的精度和可信度.     

A new version of 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model for computing with words

In this paper, we provide a new (proportional) 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model for computing with words (CW), which is based on the concept of "symbolic proportion." This concept motivates us to represent the linguistic information by means of 2-tuples, which are composed by two proportional linguistic terms. For clarity and generality, we first study proportional 2-tuples under ordinal contexts. Then, under linguistic contexts and based on canonical characteristic values (CCVs) of linguistic labels, we define many aggregation operators to handle proportional 2-tuple linguistic information in a computational stage for CW without any loss of information. Our approach for this proportional 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model deals with linguistic labels, which do not have to be symmetrically distributed around a medium label and without the traditional requirement of having "equal distance" between them. Moreover, this new model not only provides a space to allow a "continuous" interpolation of a sequence of ordered linguistic labels, but also provides an opportunity to describe the initial linguistic information by members of a "continuous" linguistic scale domain which does not necessarily require the ordered linguistic terms of a linguistic variable being equidistant. Meanwhile, under the assumption of equally informative (which is defined by a condition based on the concept of CCV), we show that our model reduces to Herrera and Mart/spl inodot//spl acute/nez's (translational) 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model.     

基于变权的语言评价信息不完全的群组评价方法

针对评价群体成员权重未知且语言评价信息不完全的群组评价问题,提出了一种基于变权的证据推理解决方法．该方法将各评价群体成员的评价意见作为证据,将位置权向量引入到信度初始分配的建立中,定义了冲突度指数的概念作为证据赋权的诱导分量,结合“大多数”模糊量化算子确定权重,并应用Ｄｅｍｐｓｔｅｒ规则进行证据合成．该方法从证据之间提取权重信息,体现了采纳多数人意见的群组评价思想．最后给出了一个应用实例．     

A 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model for computing withwords

The fuzzy linguistic approach has been applied successfully to many problems. However, there is a limitation of this approach imposed by its information representation model and the computation methods used when fusion processes are performed on linguistic values. This limitation is the loss of information; this loss of information implies a lack of precision in the final results from the fusion of linguistic information. In this paper, we present tools for overcoming this limitation. The linguistic information is expressed by means of 2-tuples, which are composed of a linguistic term and a numeric value assessed in (-0.5, 0.5). This model allows a continuous representation of the linguistic information on its domain, therefore, it can represent any counting of information obtained in a aggregation process. We then develop a computational technique for computing with words without any loss of information. Finally, different classical aggregation operators are extended to deal with the 2-tuple linguistic model     

A hierarchical model of a linguistic variable

In this work a theoretical hierarchical model of dichotomous linguistic variables is presented. The model incorporates certain features of the approximate reasoning approach and others of the Fuzzy Control approach to Fuzzy Linguistic Variables. It allows sharing of the same hierarchical structure between the syntactic definition of a linguistic variable and its semantic definition given by fuzzy sets. This fact makes it easier to build symbolic operations between linguistic terms with a better grounded semantic interpretation. Moreover, the family of fuzzy sets which gives the semantics of each linguistic term constitutes a multiresolution system, and thanks to that any fuzzy set can be represented in terms of the set of linguistic terms. The model can also be considered a general framework for building more interpretable fuzzy linguistic variables with a high capacity of accuracy, which could be used to build more interpretable Fuzzy Rule Based Systems (FRBS).     

A multigranular hierarchical linguistic model for design evaluation based on safety and cost analysis

Before implementing a design of a large engineering system different design proposals are evaluated. The information used by experts to evaluate different options may be vague and/or incomplete. Although different probabilistic tools and techniques have been used to deal with these kinds of problems, it seems better to use the fuzzy linguistic approach to model vagueness and the Dempster‐Shafter theory of evidence for modeling incompleteness and ignorance. In the evaluation of alternative designs, different criteria can be considered. In this article an evaluation process is developed in terms of Safety and Cost analysis. Both criteria involve uncertainty, vagueness, and ignorance due to their nature. Therefore, we propose an evaluation process defined in a linguistic framework where both criteria will be conducted in different utility spaces, i.e., in a multigranular linguistic domain. Once the evaluation framework has been defined, we present an evaluation process based on a Multi‐Expert Multi‐Criteria decision model that will be able to deal with multigranular linguistic information without loss of information in order to evaluate different design options for an engineering system in a precise manner. Accordingly, we propose the use of a multigranular linguistic model based on the Linguistic Hierarchies presented by Herrera and Martínez (“A model based on linguistic 2‐tuples for dealing with multigranularity hierarchical linguistic contexts in multi‐expert decision‐making.” IEEE Trans Syst Man Cybern B 2001;31(2):227–234). © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Int Syst 20: 1161–1194, 2005.     

A model based on linguistic 2-tuples for dealing with multigranularhierarchical linguistic contexts in multi-expert decision-making

In those problems that deal with multiple sources of linguistic information we can find problems defined in contexts where the linguistic assessments are assessed in linguistic term sets with different granularity of uncertainty and/or semantics (multigranular linguistic contexts). Different approaches have been developed to manage this type of contexts, that unify the multigranular linguistic information in an unique linguistic term set for an easy management of the information. This normalization process can produce a loss of information and hence a lack of precision in the final results. In this paper, we shall present a type of multigranular linguistic contexts we shall call linguistic hierarchies term sets, such that, when we deal with multigranular linguistic information assessed in these structures we can unify the information assessed in them without loss of information. To do so, we shall use the 2-tuple linguistic representation model. Afterwards we shall develop a linguistic decision model dealing with multigranular linguistic contexts and apply it to a multi-expert decision-making problem.     

Measuring and reaching consensus in group decision making with the linguistic computing model based on discrete fuzzy numbers

The linguistic computing model based on discrete fuzzy numbers has some good properties compared with other existing models and should be further studied, which has been proved by some researchers. However, the research of group consensus with this linguistic model is insufficient, given that group consensus is an important issue in group decision making. Therefore, this paper would concentrate on this subject. It includes two main issues: research on consensus measure and research on the method for improving group consensus in group decision making based on this linguistic computing model. For research on the consensus measure, this paper first studies on the aggregation method for discrete fuzzy numbers. Then, the index of measuring group consensus is determined. For research on improving the group consensus, considering the characteristics of discrete fuzzy numbers, we present an algorithm to improve group consensus. In addition, an illustrative example of a decision-making problem about investment is stated to show the whole solving process. It also illustrates the feasibility, rationality and validity of all the proposed methods. Finally, the comparisons between some proposals and existing studies are made, which helps point out the advantages of the proposed methods.     

Evaluating new product development performance by fuzzy linguistic computing

New product development (NPD) is indeed the cornerstone for companies to maintain and enhance the competitive edge. However, developing new products is a complex and risky decision-making process. It involves a search of the environment for opportunities, the generation of project options, and the evaluation by different experts of multiple attributes, both qualitative and quantitative. To perceive and to measure effectively the capability of NPD are real challenging tasks for business managers. This paper presents a 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic computing approach to deal with heterogeneous information and information loss problems during the processes of subjective evaluation integration. The proposed method which is based on the group decision-making scenario to assist business managers to measure the performance of NPD manipulates the heterogeneous integration processes and avoids the information loss effectively. Finally, its feasibility is demonstrated by the result of NPD performance evaluation for a high-technology company in Taiwan.     

A model for selecting an ERP system based on linguistic information processing

An enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an enterprise-wide application software package that integrates all necessary business functions into a single system with a common database. In order to implement an ERP project successfully in an organization, it is necessary to select a suitable ERP system. This paper presents a new model, which is based on linguistic information processing, for dealing with such a problem. In the study, a similarity degree based algorithm is proposed to aggregate the objective information about ERP systems from some external professional organizations, which may be expressed by different linguistic term sets. The consistency and inconsistency indices are defined by considering the subject information obtained from internal interviews with ERP vendors, and then a linear programming model is established for selecting the most suitable ERP system. Finally, a numerical example is given to demonstrate the application of the proposed method.     

云计算环境下基于信任属性的混合信任评估模型

针对用户如何选择安全可信的云服务提供商的问题,提出了基于信任属性的混合信任评估模型。该模型利用"硬"信任属性对云平台的安全能力进行评估,用"软"信任机制对云服务提供商行为的信任度进行评估,并建立信任衰减监控机制。实验结果表明,该模型的评估结果更贴近云服务提供商的真实信任度。     

A new linguistic MCDM method based on multiple-criterion data fusion

Multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) is concerned with the ranking of decision alternatives based on preference judgements made on decision alternatives over a number of criteria. First, taking advantage of data fusion technology to comprehensively consider each criterion data is a reasonable idea to solve the MCDM problem. Second, in order to efficiently handle uncertain information in the process of decision making, some well developed mathematical tools, such as fuzzy sets theory and Dempster Shafer theory of evidence, are used to deal with MCDM. Based on the two main reasons above, a new fuzzy evidential MCDM method under uncertain environments is proposed. The rating of the criteria and the importance weight of the criteria are given by experts’ judgments, represented by triangular fuzzy numbers. Then, the weights are transformed into discounting coefficients and the ratings are transformed into basic probability assignments. The final results can be obtained through the Dempster rule of combination in a simple and straight way. A numerical example to select plant location is used to illustrate the efficiency of the proposed method.     

基于灰色语言变量的移动银行网络安全风险评估方法

针对移动银行网络安全风险评估问题,提出一种灰色加性语言有序加权平均算子的网络安全多人评估模型。首先在灰色模糊数中将语言变量融入其模部形成灰色语言变量,在此基础上界定了灰色加性语言变量间的运算法则、可能度以及几种灰色加性语言信息集成算子,最后构建了移动银行网络安全多人评估模型。仿真示例验证了模型的可行性。     

A group decision-making model based on incomplete comparative expressions with hesitant linguistic terms

As a result of uncertainty and complexity for environments of decision-making, it is more suitable for decision makers to use hesitant fuzzy linguistic information. In this paper, a novel group decision making (GDM) model based on fuzzy linear programming is proposed for incomplete comparative expressions with hesitant fuzzy linguistic term set (HFLTSs). We establish an equivalence theorem of additive consistency between 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic preference relation (FLPR) and corresponding fuzzy preference relation. Based on this framework, a fuzzy linear programming is established to address incomplete comparative expressions with HFLTSs. It is more important that the proposed fuzzy linear programming has a double action, finding the highest consistent incomplete 2-tuple FLPR and increasing inconsistent 2-tuple FLPR to the additive consistent 2-tuple FLPR based on given incomplete comparative expressions with HFLTSs. By this means, a novel GDM model is constructed based on importance induced ordered weighted averaging operator. Finally, an investment decision-making in real-world is solved by the proposed model, which shows the result of GDM is effectiveness.     

Distributed computing model for processing remotely sensed images based on grid computing

With advances in remote-sensing technology, the large volumes of data cannot be analyzed efficiently and rapidly, especially with arrival of high-resolution images. The development of image-processing technology is an urgent and complex problem for computer and geo-science experts. It involves, not only knowledge of remote sensing, but also of computing and networking. Remotely sensed images need to be processed rapidly and effectively in a distributed and parallel processing environment. Grid computing is a new form of distributed computing, providing an advanced computing and sharing model to solve large and computationally intensive problems. According to the basic principle of grid computing, we construct a distributed processing system for processing remotely sensed images. This paper focuses on the implementation of such a distributed computing and processing model based on the theory of grid computing. Firstly, problems in the field of remotely sensed image processing are analyzed. Then, the distributed (and parallel) computing model design, based on grid computing, is applied. Finally, implementation methods with middleware technology are discussed in detail. From a test analysis of our system, TARIES.NET, the whole image-processing system is evaluated, and the results show the feasibility of the model design and the efficiency of the remotely sensed image distributed and parallel processing system.     

基于双重语言信息联动的多阶段决策模型

研究双重语言信息联动下多阶段决策信息的动态集结方法. 考虑决策依据信息和专家偏好信息的自身特点, 设计基于双重语言信息融合的多阶段决策问题分析框架; 分析决策信息的动态变化特征, 以两类信息之间差异最小为原则构建规划模型群, 探寻阶段权重和各阶段下属性权重的具体表现; 设定决策者的信息偏好程度, 集结方案的动态综合绩效和专家判断结果, 在多阶段情形下实现候选方案的优选决策. 最后通过算例验证了所提出方法的科学性和适用性.     

A computing model for enhancing service quality and increasing profitability of corporations: model evaluation based on two different sources data

In this paper, we introduce and evaluate a computing model for enhancing service quality of consumers and increasing profitability of corporations. We discuss the model prediction of the turning and transition period based on data from two different sources. By applying these real data of some leading manufacturing corporations in Japan we analyze the model accuracy. By using the proposed model, the corporation can increase their profit by enhancing the marketable quality. From the analysis, we conclude that even there are some differences between two sources data, the proposed model give a good approximation and prediction of the turning and transition period of Japanese economy.     

A multi-dimensional trust evaluation model for large-scale P2P computing

In large-scale peer-to-peer (P2P) computing, trust management technology has become a key requirement for network security. However, trust is one of the most complex concepts in network communities. It involves many factors, such as, assumptions, expectations, behaviors, risks, and so on. As a result, trustworthiness has multi-dimensional properties. In this paper, an innovative trust model is proposed for large-scale P2P computing, in which multiple factors are incorporated to reflect the complexity of trust. More importantly, the properties (weights) of these factors are dynamically assigned by weighted moving average and ordered weighted averaging (WMA-OWA) combination algorithms. This model surpasses the limitations of existing approaches, wherein weights are assigned subjectively. The simulation results show that, compared with the existing approaches, the proposed model provides greater accuracy and a more detailed analysis in trust evaluation.     

一种基于语言评价信息的多指标群聚类方法

针对具有语言评价信息的多指标群聚类分析问题,提出一种基于二元语义信息处理的最大树聚类方法.首先描述了具有语言评价信息的多指标群聚类问题,并介绍了近年来国际上最新发展的二元语义概念及其算子;然后基于二元语义信息处理的方法,将专家给出的语言评价信息进行"量化"集结,并依据传统的最大树聚类分析方法的基本思路,给出了解决基于语言评价信息的最大树聚类方法的计算步骤;最后通过一个算例说明了所提出方法的有效性.     

A multigranular linguistic content‐based recommendation model

Recommendation systems are a clear example of an e‐service that helps the users to find the most suitable products they are looking for, according to their preferences, among a vast quantity of information. These preferences are usually related to human perceptions because the customers express their needs, taste, and so forth to find a suitable product. The perceptions are better modeled by means of linguistic information due to the uncertainty involved in this type of information. In this article, we propose a content‐based recommendation model that will offer a more flexible context to improve the final recommendations where the preferences provided by the sources will be modeled by means of linguistic variables assessed in different linguistic term sets. The proposal consists of offering a multigranular linguistic context for expressing the preferences instead of forcing users to use a unique scale. Then the content‐based recommendation model will look for the most suitable product(s), comparing them with the customer(s) information according to its resemblance. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Int Syst 22: 419–434, 2007.