scholarly journals Overlap Functions Based (Multi-Granulation) Fuzzy Rough Sets and Their Applications in MCDM

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1779
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Wen ◽  
Xiaohong Zhang

Through a combination of overlap functions (which have symmetry and continuity) and a fuzzy β-covering fuzzy rough set (FCFRS), a new class of FCFRS models is established, and the basic properties of the new fuzzy β-neighborhood lower and upper approximate operators are analyzed and studied. Then the model is extended to the case of multi-granulation, and the properties of a multi-granulation optimistic fuzzy rough set are mainly investigated. By theoretical analysis for the fuzzy covering (multi-granulation) fuzzy rough sets, the solutions to problems in multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) and multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) problem methods are built, respectively. To fully illustrate these methodologies, effective examples are developed. By comparing the method proposed in this paper with the existing methods, we find that the method proposed is more suitable for solving decision making problems than the traditional methods, while the results obtained are more helpful to decision makers.

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shougi S. Abosuliman ◽  
Saleem Abdullah ◽  
Muhammad Qiyas

On the basis of decision-theoretical rough sets (DTRSs), the three-way decisions give new model of decision approach for deal with the problem of decision. This proposed model of decision method is based on the loss function of DTRSs. First, the concept of fractional orthotriple fuzzy β -covering (FOF β -covering) and fractional orthotriple fuzzy β -neighborhood (FOF β -neighborhood) was introduced. We combined loss feature of DTRSs with covering-based fractional orthotriple fuzzy rough sets (CFOFSs) under the fractional orthotriple fuzzy condition. Secondly, we proposed a new FOF-covering decision-theoretical rough sets model (FOFCDTRSs) and developed related properties. Then, based on the grade of positive, neutral and negative membership of fractional orthotriple fuzzy numbers (FOFNs), five methods are established for addressing the expected loss expressed in the form of FOFNs and the corresponding three-way decisions are also derived. Based on this, we presented a FOFCDTRS-based algorithm for multi-criteria decision making (MCDM). Then, an example verifies the feasibility of the five methods for solving the MCDM problem. Finally, by comparing the results of the decisions of five methods with different loss functions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Mohammed Atef ◽  
José Carlos R. Alcantud ◽  
Hussain AlSalman ◽  
Abdu Gumaei

The notions of the fuzzy β -minimal and maximal descriptions were established by Yang et al. (Yang and Hu, 2016 and 2019). Recently, Zhang et al. (Zhang et al. 2019) presented the fuzzy covering via ℐ , T -fuzzy rough set model ( FC ℐ T FRS ), and Jiang et al. (Jiang et al., in 2019) introduced the covering through variable precision ℐ , T -fuzzy rough sets ( CVP ℐ T FRS ). To generalize these models in (Jiang et al., 2019 and Zhang et al. 2019), that is, to improve the lower approximation and reduce the upper approximation, the present paper constructs eight novel models of an FC ℐ T FRS based on fuzzy β -minimal (maximal) descriptions. Characterizations of these models are discussed. Further, eight types of CVP ℐ T FRS are introduced, and we investigate the related properties. Relationships among these models are also proposed. Finally, we illustrate the above study with a numerical example that also describes its practical application.


Symmetry ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingqian Wang ◽  
Xiaohong Zhang

Intuitionistic fuzzy rough sets are constructed by combining intuitionistic fuzzy sets with rough sets. Recently, Huang et al. proposed the definition of an intuitionistic fuzzy (IF) β -covering and an IF covering rough set model. In this paper, some properties of IF β -covering approximation spaces and the IF covering rough set model are investigated further. Moreover, we present a novel methodology to the problem of multiple criteria group decision making. Firstly, some new notions and properties of IF β -covering approximation spaces are proposed. Secondly, we study the characterizations of Huang et al.’s IF covering rough set model and present a new IF covering rough set model for crisp sets in an IF environment. The relationships between these two IF covering rough set models and some other rough set models are investigated. Finally, based on the IF covering rough set model, Huang et al. also defined an optimistic multi-granulation IF rough set model. We present a novel method to multiple criteria group decision making problems under the optimistic multi-granulation IF rough set model.


PLoS ONE ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. e0172679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Yang ◽  
Ping-an Du ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Bin Liang

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Kuang-Hua Hu ◽  
Fu-Hsiang Chen ◽  
Ming-Fu Hsu ◽  
Gwo-Hshiung Tzeng

In today’s big-data era, enterprises are able to generate complex and non-structured information that could cause considerable challenges for CPA firms in data analysis and to issue improper audited reports within the required period. Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled auditing technology not only facilitates accurate and comprehensive auditing for CPA firms, but is also a major breakthrough in auditing’s new environment. Applications of an AI-enabled auditing technique in external auditing can add to auditing efficiency, increase financial reporting accountability, ensure audit quality, and assist decision-makers in making reliable decisions. Strategies related to the adoption of an AI-enabled auditing technique by CPA firms cover the classical multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) task (i.e., several perspectives/criteria must be considered). To address this critical task, the present study proposes a fusion multiple rule-based decision making (MRDM) model that integrates rule-based technique (i.e., the fuzzy rough set theory (FRST) with ant colony optimization (ACO)) into MCDM techniques that can assist decision makers in selecting the best methods necessary to achieve the aspired goals of audit success. We also consider potential implications for articulating suitable strategies that can improve the adoption of AI-enabled auditing techniques and that target continuous improvement and sustainable development.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Zaibin Chang ◽  
Lingling Mao

Multigranulation rough set theory is an important tool to deal with the problem of multicriteria information system. The notion of fuzzy β -neighborhood has been used to construct some covering-based multigranulation fuzzy rough set (CMFRS) models through multigranulation fuzzy measure. But the β -neighborhood has not been used in these models, which can be seen as the bridge of fuzzy covering-based rough sets and covering-based rough sets. In this paper, the new concept of multigranulation fuzzy neighborhood measure and some types of covering-based multigranulation fuzzy rough set (CMFRS) models based on it are proposed. They can be seen as the further combination of fuzzy sets: covering-based rough sets and multigranulation rough sets. Moreover, they are used to solve the problem of multicriteria decision making. Firstly, the definition of multigranulation fuzzy neighborhood measure is given based on the concept of β -neighborhood. Moreover, four types of CMFRS models are constructed, as well as their characteristics and relationships. Then, novel matrix representations of them are investigated, which can satisfy the need of knowledge discovery from large-scale covering information systems. The matrix representations can be more easily implemented than set representations by computers. Finally, we apply them to manage the problem of multicriteria group decision making (MCGDM) and compare them with other methods.


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