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

Applied Soft Computing Journal

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 476-485

  Kuo, Ming Shin ^a,b   Liang, Gin Shuh ^c  

^a KAINAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^b NATIONAL FORMOSA UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^c NATIONAL TAIWAN OCEAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Fuzzy sets; Interval valued fuzzy sets; MCDM; Performance evaluation; VIKOR

Indexed keywords

ACCURATE MODELING; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS; BUS COMPANIES; EVALUATION CRITERIA; FUZZY CONDITIONS; FUZZY MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION-MAKING; FUZZY NUMBERS; FUZZY THEORY; INTERVAL-VALUED; INTERVAL-VALUED FUZZY NUMBERS; INTERVAL-VALUED FUZZY SETS; LINGUISTIC EXPRESSIONS; LINGUISTIC TERMS; MCDM; PERFORMANCE EVALUATION; PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS; SOFT COMPUTING METHODS; UNCERTAIN EVALUATION; VIKOR;

FUZZY RULES; FUZZY SETS; LINGUISTICS; SOFT COMPUTING;

PROBLEM SOLVING;

EID: 81155123113     PISSN: 15684946     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.asoc.2011.08.020     Document Type: Article

References (50)

1. B. Ashtiani, F. Haghighirad, A. Makui, and G. Montazer Extension of fuzzy TOPSIS method based on interval-valued fuzzy sets Applied Soft Computing 9 2 2009 457 461
2. C. Büyüközkan, and D. Ruan Evaluation of software development projects using a fuzzy multi-criteria decision approach Mathematics and Computers in Simulation 77 5-6 2008 464 475
3. G. Bortolan, and R. Degani A review of some methods for ranking fuzzy subsets Fuzzy Sets and Systems 15 1 1985 1 19 (Pubitemid 15524359)
4. A. Bigand, and O. Colot Fuzzy filter based on interval-valued fuzzy sets for image filtering Fuzzy Sets and Systems 161 1 2010 96 117
5. Y.H. Chang, and C.H. Yeh A survey analysis of service quality for domestic airlines European Journal of Operational Research 139 1 2002 166 177
6. L.Y. Chen, and T.C. Wang Optimizing partners' choice in IS/IT outsourcing projects: the strategic decision of fuzzy VIKOR International Journal of Production Economics 120 1 2009 233 242
7. T.Y. Chen, and C.Y. Tsao The interval-valued fuzzy TOPSIS method and experimental analysis Fuzzy Sets and Systems 159 11 2008 1410 1428
8. C.T. Chen A fuzzy approach to select the location of the distribution center Fuzzy Sets and Systems 118 1 2001 65 73
9. C.T. Chen Extensions of the TOPSIS for group decision-making under fuzzy environment Fuzzy Sets and Systems 114 1 2000 1 9
10. S.H. Chen, and C.H. Hsieh A model and algorithm of fuzzy product positioning Information Sciences 121 1-2 1999 61 82
11. S.J. Chen, and C.L. Hwang Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making Methods and Applications 1992 Springer-Verlag New York
12. S.H. Chen Ranking fuzzy numbers with maximizing set and minimizing set Fuzzy Sets and Systems 17 1 1985 113 129
13. J.F. Ding, and G.S. Liang Using fuzzy MCDM to select partners of strategic alliances for liner shipping Information Sciences 173 1-3 2005 197 225
14. M.B. Gorzalczany A method of inference in approximate reasoning based on interval-valued fuzzy sets Fuzzy Sets and Systems 21 1 1987 1 17
15. G.I. Grattan-Guinness Fuzzy membership mapped onto interval and many-valued quantities Z. Math Logik Grundlag Mathe 22 1975 149 160
16. P. Grzegorzewski Distances between intuitionistic fuzzy sets and/or interval-valued fuzzy sets based on the Hausdorff metric Fuzzy Sets and Systems 148 2 2004 319 328
17. D.H. Hong, and S. Lee Some algebraic properties and a distance measure for interval-valued fuzzy numbers Information Sciences 148 1-4 2002 1 10 (Pubitemid 35384690)
18. H.M. Hsu, and C.T. Chen Fuzzy credibility relation method for multiple criteria decision-making problems Information Sciences 96 1-2 1997 79 91
19. C.L. Hwang, and K. Yoon Multiple Attribute Decision Making Methods and Applications 1981 Springer-Verlag Berlin/Heidelberg/New York
20. J. Kacprzyk Group decision making with a fuzzy linguistic majority Fuzzy Sets and Systems 18 2 1986 105 108
21. N.N. Karnik, and J.M. Mendel Operations on type-2 fuzzy sets Fuzzy Sets and Systems 122 2 2001 327 348
22. A. Kaufmann, and M.M. Gupta Introduction to Fuzzy Arithmetic: Theory and Applications 1991 Van Nostrand Reinhold New York
23. M.S. Kuo, G.H. Tzeng, and W.C. Huang Group decision-making based on concepts of ideal and anti-ideal points in a fuzzy environment Mathematical and Computer Modelling 45 3-4 2007 324 339
24. M.S. Kuo, G.S. Liang, and W.C. Huang Extensions of the multicriteria analysis with pairwise comparison under a fuzzy environment International Journal of Approximate Reasoning 43 3 2006 268 285
25. G.S. Liang Fuzzy MCDM based on ideal and anti-ideal concepts European Journal of Operational Research 112 3 1999 682 691
26. S. Opricovic Multicriteria Optimization of Civil Engineering Systems 1998 Faculty of Civil Engineering Belgrade
27. S. Opricovic, and G.H. Tzeng Extended VIKOR method in comparison with outranking methods European Journal of Operational Research 178 2 2007 514 529 (Pubitemid 44750475)
28. S. Opricovic, and G.H. Tzeng Compromise solution by MCDM methods: a comparative analysis of VIKOR and TOPSIS European Journal of Operational Research 156 2 2004 445 455
29. S. Opricovic, and G.H. Tzeng Defuzzification within a fuzzy multicriteria decision model International Journal of Uncertainty, Fuzziness and Knowledge Based Systems 11 5 2003 635 652
30. S. Opricovic, and G.H. Tzeng Multicriteria planning of post-earthquake sustainable reconstruction Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering 17 3 2002 211 220 (Pubitemid 34458551)
31. M.K. Sayadi, M. Heydari, and K. Shahanaghi Extension of VIKOR method for decision making problem with interval numbers Applied Mathematical Modelling 33 5 2009 2257 2262
32. A. Sanayei, S. Farid Mousavi, and A. Yazdankhah Group decision making process for supplier selection with VIKOR under fuzzy environment Expert Systems with Applications 37 1 2010 24 30
33. I.B. Türken, and T. Bilgi Interval valued strict preference with Zadeh triples Fuzzy Sets and Systems 78 2 1996 183 195
34. I.B. Türksen Interval-valued fuzzy sets and compensatory Fuzzy Sets and Systems 51 3 1992 295 307
35. I.B. Turksen Interval-valued fuzzy sets based on normal forms Fuzzy Sets and Systems 20 2 1986 191 210
36. G.H. Tzeng, C.W. Lin, and S. Opricovic Multi-criteria analysis of alternative-fuel buses for public transportation Energy Policy 33 11 2005 1373 1383 (Pubitemid 40058765)
37. B. Vahdani, H. Hadipour, J.S. Sadaghiani, and M. Amiri Extension of VIKOR method based on interval-valued fuzzy sets International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 47 9-12 2010 1231 1239
38. H.Y. Wu, G.H. Tzeng, and Y.H. Chen A fuzzy MCDM approach for evaluating banking performance base on balanced scorecard Expert Systems with Applications 36 6 2009 10135 10147
39. S.H. Wei, and S.M. Chen Fuzzy risk analysis based on interval-valued fuzzy numbers Expert Systems with Applications 36 2 2009 2285 2299
40. Z. Xu A method based on distance measure for interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy group decision making Information Sciences 180 1 2010 181 190
41. J.S. Yao, and T.S. Shih Fuzzy revenue for fuzzy demand quantity based on interval-valued fuzzy sets Computers & Operations Research 29 11 2002 1495 1535
42. J.S. Yao, and F.T. Lin Constructing a fuzzy flow-shop sequencing model based on statistical data International Journal of Approximate Reasoning 29 3 2002 215 234
43. C.H. Yeh, and Y.H. Chang Modeling subjective evaluation for fuzzy group multicriteria decision making European Journal of Operational Research 194 2 2009 464 473
44. C.H. Yeh, and H. Deng A practical approach to fuzzy utilities comparison in fuzzy multicriteria analysis International Journal of Approximate Reasoning 35 2 2004 179 194
45. C.H. Yeh, H. Deng, and Y.H. Chang Fuzzy multicriteria analysis for performance evaluation of bus companies European Journal of Operational Research 126 3 2000 459 473
46. P.L. Yu A class of solutions for group decision problems Management Science 19 8 1973 936 946
47. L.A. Zadeh The concept of a linguistic variable and its application approximate reasoning Information Sciences 8 3 1975 199 249 301-357(II)
48. L.A. Zadeh The concept of a linguistic variable and its application approximate reasoning Information Sciences 9 1 1975 43 58
49. M. Zeleny Multiple Criteria Decision Making 1982 McGraw-Hill New York
50. H.J. Zimmermann Fuzzy Set Theory and its Applications 1996 Kluwer Academic Publishers Boston