Mathematics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 3214 - 3214
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
The
problem
of
insecurity
is
a
global
phenomenon
that
has
several
forms
like
terrorism,
banditry,
kidnappings,
etc.
Insecurity
taken
hold
in
the
Sub-Saharan
Region
West
Africa,
especially
Nigeria,
for
over
two
decades.
Nigeria’s
security
crisis
more
pronounced
Northern
Region,
with
new
wave
North-Central
Nigeria.
It
herculean
to
assess
Nigeria
because
region’s
fuzzy
or
imprecise
nature
insecurity.
This
constitutes
rationale
deploying
Fermatean
technique
due
capacity
scheme
handle
imprecision.
To
this
end,
distance
metric
presented
evaluate
using
multi-criteria
decision-making
technique.
express
logic
creating
metric,
some
existing
metrics
are
discussed,
along
their
drawbacks.
mathematical
properties
and
method
applied
computationally
data
assessment
collected
via
linguistic
variables
opinions
experts
analyzed
order
preference
by
similarity
ideal
solution,
which
commonly
used
method.
Finally,
numerical
validity
expressed
comparative
results,
finding
shows
benefit
approach
methodologies.
outcome
work
will
provide
reliable
traveling
advisories
safe
voyages
within
region.
Knowledge-Based Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
294, P. 111770 - 111770
Published: April 6, 2024
Multi-view
clustering
has
attracted
substantial
attention
thanks
to
its
ability
integrate
information
from
diverse
views.
However,
the
existing
methods
can
only
generate
hard
or
fuzzy
partitions,
which
cannot
effectively
represent
uncertainty
and
imprecision
when
facing
objects
in
overlapping
clusters,
thus
increasing
risk
of
error.
To
solve
above
problems,
this
paper,
we
propose
an
adaptive
weighted
multi-view
evidential
(WMVEC)
method
based
on
theory
belief
functions
characterize
cluster
assignment.
Technically,
view
weight
assignments
credal
partition
between
prototypes
into
a
joint
learning
framework.
The
offers
more
comprehensive
insight
data
by
enabling
be
associated
with
not
singleton
clusters
but
also
subsets
these
(termed
meta-clusters)
empty
set,
represents
noise
cluster.
avoid
interference
irrelevant
redundant
features,
further
present
feature
preference
(WMVEC-FP)
learn
importance
each
under
different
We
suggest
objective
WMVEC
WMVEC-FP
design
alternating
optimization
schemes
obtain
optimal
solutions,
respectively.
Through
extensive
array
experiments,
it
been
demonstrated
that
our
proposed
outperform
other
related
state-of-the-art
terms
their
advantages
overall
effectiveness.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. e27548 - e27548
Published: March 1, 2024
Aggregation
operators
(AOs)
are
well-known
and
efficient
mathematical
tools
that
utilized
to
overcome
the
impact
of
imprecise
vague
information
during
aggregation
process.
The
theoretical
concepts
Aczel
Alsina
expressions
an
extension
triangular
norms
become
a
hot
research
topic
in
environment
fuzzy
framework.
power
provide
smooth
approximation
used
mitigate
influence
redundant
or
insufficient
on
attributes
criteria.
Some
robust
approaches
developed
by
combining
two
different
theories,
like
tools.
This
article
aims
explore
theory
picture
sets
(PFSs),
extended
version
sets,
intuitionistic
sets.
operations
also
present
light
environment.
We
established
class
new
methodologies
information,
including
weighted
average
(PFAAPWA)
ordered
(PFAAPOWA)
operators.
appropriate
approach
geometric
(PFAAPWG)
(PFAAPOWG)
Notable
properties
characteristics
proposed
demonstrated.
Our
invented
not
only
aggregate
complicated
but
can
clearly
define
interrelationships
among
several
arguments.
Moreover,
we
establish
algorithm
for
multi-attribute
group
decision-making
(MAGDM)
problem
handle
human
opinions.
Finally,
study
experimental
case
evaluate
optimal
option
from
available
options.
To
reveal
consistency
effectiveness
approaches,
changing
various
parametric
values
comparative
comparing
results
existing
approaches.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. e26997 - e26997
Published: March 1, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
caused
a
surge
in
essential
medical
supplies
usage,
leading
to
notable
increase
waste
generation.
Consequently,
extensive
research
focused
on
sustainable
disposal
methods
handle
used
equipment
safely.
Given
the
necessity
evaluate
these
considering
qualitative
and
quantitative
criteria,
this
falls
within
realm
of
multi-criteria
decision-making
(MCDM).
This
study
introduces
framework
for
selecting
most
suitable
treatment
methods,
taking
into
account
economic,
technological,
environmental,
social
aspects.
Sixteen
criteria
were
assessed
using
Fuzzy
Preference
Selection
Index
(F-PSI)
determine
optimal
approach.
Additionally,
Compromise
Ranking
Alternatives
from
Distance
Ideal
Solution
(F-CRADIS)
method
was
employed
nine
technologies
disposal.
Notably,
disinfection
efficiency
emerged
as
crucial
criterion,
with
autoclaving
identified
preferred
treatment.
A
practical
case
conducted
Sivas,
Turkey,
validates
feasibility
strategies.
Multiple
sensitivity
analyses
performed
ensure
stability
reliability
proposed
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
137, P. 109112 - 109112
Published: Aug. 16, 2024
Transport
systems
are
pivotal
in
sustainable
development,
profoundly
impacting
social,
environmental,
and
economic
sustainability
urban
settings.
Integrating
decision
support
becomes
imperative
to
underscore
the
necessity
for
change
facilitate
informed
policy
decisions
based
on
current
conditions.
This
study
evaluates
Budapest,
Hungary's
public
transport
system
foster
sustainability.
Experts
transportation
field
Budapest
were
engaged
as
evaluators.
The
employs
newly
developed
Magnitude
Based
Fuzzy
Analytic
Hierarchy
Process,
chosen
its
accuracy
computational
efficiency
compared
existing
methods.
obtained
results
align
with
those
from
Modified
Logarithmic
Least
Squares
method,
affirming
reliability.
Comparative
sensitivity
analyses
validate,
ensure
consistency,
test
robustness
of
proposed
model
findings.
concludes
that
introducing
new
buses
emerges
most
viable
solution
enhancing
service
quality
system.
adopted
a
real
dataset,
application
evaluation,
recommendation
an
optimal
offer
insights
into
development.
Symmetry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 574 - 574
Published: May 7, 2024
The
q-rung
orthopair
fuzzy
sets
(q-ROFSs),
a
novel
concept
for
processing
vague
information,
offer
more
potent
and
all-encompassing
method
compared
to
traditional
sets,
intuitionistic
Pythagorean
sets.
inclusion
of
the
parameter
q
allows
capture
broader
range
uncertainty
information.
In
this
paper,
we
present
two
distance
measures
q-ROFSs
inspired
by
Jensen–Shannon
divergence,
called
DJS_2D
DJS_3D,
analyze
some
properties
they
satisfy,
such
as
non-degeneracy,
symmetry,
boundedness,
triangular
inequality.
Then,
normalized
measures,
DJS_2D˜
DJS_3D˜,
are
proposed
verify
their
rationality
through
numerical
experiments.
Finally,
apply
practical
scenarios,
including
pattern
recognition
multicriteria
decision-making,
results
demonstrate
effectiveness
measures.
Structural Change and Economic Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
70, P. 544 - 566
Published: May 16, 2024
Despite
the
fact
that
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
techniques
are
increasingly
influencing
economic
and
societal
dynamics,
certain
aspects
of
AI's
role
in
structural
change,
such
as
enhancing
resilience
supply
chains,
have
not
been
thoroughly
explored
academic
research.
Thus,
we
first
identify
thirteen
variables
influential
shaping
transformation
food
chains.
These
chosen
based
on
financial,
technological,
social,
organizational
challenges
to
building
within
chain.
Then,
generate
an
interval-valued
T-spherical
fuzzy
CoCoSo'B
model
uncover
AI
chain
dynamics
change
sector.
After
that,
explore
alleviating
factors
through
generated
decision
expert
interview.
The
result
also
reveals
advantageAd2"Enhancing
information
sharing
among
nodes"
(1.983)
has
most
potential
influence
adoption
behavior.
outcomes
present
study
can
provide
a
new
decision-support
technique
for
uncovering
effects
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23, P. 102539 - 102539
Published: July 9, 2024
The
rail
network
is
essential
for
sustainable
transportation,
offering
various
advantages
such
as
reduced
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
congestion
relief.
However,
ensuring
safety
within
the
crucial
its
long-term
viability
public
acceptance.
Derailment
incidents
have
significant
implications
safety,
efficiency,
sustainability.
This
study
employs
Best-Worst
Method
(BWM)
to
identify
weigh
parameters
affecting
derailment
incidents.
research
methodology
involved
conducting
an
extensive
literature
review
extract
influential
parameters,
which
were
subsequently
classified.
Additionally,
a
rigorous
data
collection
process
was
undertaken
ensure
reliability
of
findings.
BWM
then
applied,
utilizing
expertise
five
carefully
selected
domain
experts
who
met
specific
selection
criteria
based
on
their
experience
reputation
in
field
railway
safety.
expert
panel
provided
valuable
insights
determine
relative
importance
identified
parameters.
calculated
weights
revealed
criticality
factors
fractures
lines,
illegal
width,
unauthorized
locomotive
speed,
defects
wagon
wheels.
Conversely,
falling
cargo
train
parts,
improper
load
distribution,
subsidence
line
had
relatively
lesser
influence.
results
this
offer
information
decision-makers
stakeholders
industry,
facilitating
resource
allocation
implementation
targeted
strategies
enhance