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1. Introduction
Multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) is a prerequisite for decision science. The goal is to distinguish between the most essential of the possible choices. The decision maker must assess the selection specified by different types of diagnostic circumstances such as intervals and numbers. However, in numerous circumstances, it is difficult for one person to do it because of various uncertainties within the data. One is because of the shortcoming of professional knowledge or contraventions. Hence, to measure given hazards and think about the method, a series of theories have been proposed. Zadeh presented the theory of fuzzy sets (FSs) [1] to resolve the complex problem of anxiety along with ambiguity. Usually, we need to observe membership as a nonmembership degree to indicate objects for which FSs cannot handle. To conquer the current concern, Atanassov anticipated the concept of intuitionistic fuzzy sets (IFSs) [2]. Atanassov’s IFSs competently deal with insufficient data because of membership and nonmembership values, but IFSs are not able to influence incompatible and imprecise information. The theories declared over had been fairly advised by specialists, along with the sum up of two membership and nonmembership values cannot overreach one because the above work is regarded as to visualize the environment of linear inequality between the degree of membership (MD) and the degree of nonmembership (NMD). If the experts considered the MD and NMD such as MD = 0.4 and NDM = 0.7, then
Wei [9] developed some novel operational laws for Pythagorean fuzzy numbers (PFNs) considering the interaction and proposed AOs for PFSs based on their developed operational laws. Talukdar et al. [10] utilized the linguistic PFSs for medical diagnoses and introduced some distance measures and accuracy function. They also proposed a DM technique to solve multiple criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) complications utilizing PFNs. Wang et al. [11] extended the concept of PFSs, proposed the interactive Hamacher AOs, and established a MADM method to resolve DM complications. Ejegwa et al. [12] established a correlation measure for IFSs and presented an MCDM approach. Peng and Yang [13] offered various essential operations for PFSs along with their basic characteristics. Garg [14] proposed some AOs for PFSs based on his developed logarithmic operational laws. Arora and Garg [15] introduced prioritized AOs for linguistic IFSs based on their developed operational laws. Ma and Xu [16] established novel AOs for PFSs and offered the comparison laws for PFNs. Current theories and their progressed DM strategies have been utilized in various aspects of life. However, these theories fail to cope with the parameters of alternatives.
The above-presented theories with their DM techniques are used in many fields of life such as medical diagnoses, artificial intelligence, and economics. But these theories have some limitations because of their inability with the parameterization tool. Molodtsov [17] introduced the notion of soft sets (SSs) to accommodate the abovementioned drawbacks considering the parameterization of the alternatives. Maji et al. [18] prolonged the idea of SSs with several necessary operations along with their appropriate possessions and established a DM method to resolve DM issues utilizing their developed operations [19]. Maji et al. [20] merged the two existing theories such as FSs and SSs and offered the concept of fuzzy soft sets (FSSs) with some elementary operations and their desired properties. Maji et al. [21] extended the notion of FSSs and proposed the idea of intuitionistic fuzzy soft sets with some operations and properties. Xu [22] introduced a method for IFSs to compare intuitionistic fuzzy numbers utilizing score and accuracy functions. Xu and Yager [23] proposed the weighted average and ordered weighted average operators for IFSs with their examples and properties. They also presented a DM approach to solve MADM complications utilizing their developed operators. Garg and Arora [24] proposed the generalized form of IFSSs with AOs and established a DM methodology based on their developed AOs to resolve DM issues. Garg and Arora [25] developed the correlation coefficient (CC) and weighted correlation coefficient (WCC) for IFSSs. They also presented the TOPSIS methodology to resolve MADM issues utilizing their developed correlation measures. Zulqarnain et al. [26] extended the notion of interval-valued IFSSs and proposed AOs for interval-valued IFSSs. They also presented the CC and WCC for interval-valued IFSSs and constructed the TOPSIS approach to resolve the MADM complications based on their presented correlation measures.
Peng et al. [27] introduced the theory of PFSSs by merging two existing theories such as PFSs and SSs. They also presented some fundamental operations of PFSSs and discussed their desirable properties. Athira et al. [28] extended the notion of PFSSs, introduced some novel distance measures for PFSSs, and established a DM method based on presented distance measures to solve complicated problems. Zulqarnain et al. [29] developed the operational laws for Pythagorean fuzzy soft numbers (PFSNs) and proposed the AOs for PFSNs. They also presented a MADM method to resolve DM concerns using their developed AOs. Riaz et al. [30] defined the concept of
The existing studies are unable to accommodate the situation when any parameters of a set of attributes have corresponding subattributes. Smarandache [39] developed the concept of hypersoft sets (HSSs) which replace the function
Supplier selection and valuation are a crucial prospect of business routine. Due to variations in management strategies, the selection of suppliers is considered from multiple perspectives, which included environmental and social necessities. Therefore, in the literature, this query is stated as a reference question for MCGDM as a sustainable supplier selection. Continuing, there are several papers [44–47] that carried the MCDM approach for the selection of sustainable suppliers according to relevant data and considerations that appropriately reflect the preferences of decision makers. However, all the above methods are not appropriate for summarizing the abovementioned methodologies and cannot deliberate the interaction among Mem and NMem functions. Particularly, we can say that the influence of other levels of Mem or NMem on the conforming geometric or average AOs does not have any influence on the aggregation process. In addition, it has been stated from the above-discussed models that the overall Mem (NMem) function level is independent of its corresponding NMem (Mem) function level. So, the consequences corresponding to those models are not favorable, so no reasonable order of preference is given for alternatives. Therefore, how to add these PFHSNs through interaction relations is an interesting topic. To solve this problem, in this article, we are going to develop some interaction AOs such as PFHSIWA and PFHSIWG operators for PFHSSs. An algorithm is planned to resolve the DM problem based on our established operators. A numerical example has been presented to ensure the practicality of the developed DM approach.
The rest of the research can be summarized as follows: In Section 2, we presented the necessary concepts such as SSs, FSSs, HSSs, IFHSSs, and PFHSSs which can support us to construct the subsequent research organization. In Section 3, we defined some novel operational laws for PFHSSs considering interaction and developed some AOs based on interaction operational laws such as PFHSIWA and PFHSIWG operators using presented operational laws with their desirable properties. In Section 4, an MCDM method is developed utilizing the proposed operators. A numerical example is provided to ensure the implementation of the setup MCDM method. Moreover, we used some of the existing methods to present comparative analysis with our planned approach. Also, we present the benefits, simplicity, flexibility, as well as effectiveness of the planned method in Section 5, and we organized a comprehensive debate and comparison among some available techniques and our established methodology.
2. Preliminaries
In this section, we recollect some fundamental notions such as SSs, FSSs, HSSs, IFHSSs, and PFHSSs.
Definition 1 (see [17]).
Let
Also, it can be defined as follows:
Definition 2 (see [20]).
Let
Definition 3 (see [39]).
Let
It is also defined as
Definition 4 (see [39]).
Let
It is also defined as
Remark 1.
If
The PFHSNs
But, sometimes the scoring function such as
Hence, some rules have been introduced in the following for the comparison among two PFHSNs
(1) If
(2) If
If
If
Observe that the overall difference between PFHSNs and IFHSNs lies in their distinguishing limits. The Pythagorean membership degree area is larger than either the intuitionistic membership degree area. PFHSNs cannot only model IFHSNs’ ability to capture DM scenarios anywhere the sum of Mem as well as NMem of subattributes of the considered parameters is equal to or less than 1 but it is also unable to handle the circumstances where IFHSNs are not able to characterize the sum of Mem as well as NMem of multi-subattributes of the considered attributes exceeding 1. On the contrary, PFHSNs accommodate more uncertainty considering Mem as well as NMem of multi-subattributes of the considered attributes, and the sum of their squares is equal to or less than 1.
Definition 5 (see [43]).
Let
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
For the collection of PFHSNs
3. Interaction Aggregation Operators for Pythagorean Fuzzy Hypersoft Numbers
In this section, we introduce interaction AOs for PFHSNs. In it, some fundamental properties have been discussed based on defined interaction PFHSIWA and PFHSIWG operators for PFHSNs.
3.1. Interaction Operational Laws for PFHSNs
Definition 6.
Let
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Based on the above-defined operational laws, now we introduce some interaction AOs for PFHSNs’
Definition 7.
Let
Theorem 1.
Let
Proof.
The PFHSIWA operator can be proved using the principle of mathematical induction as follows:
For
For
The above justification shows that equation (13) holds for
For
Hence, it is true for
Example 1.
Let
By using equation (13),
Hence, some fundamental properties utilizing the planned PFHSIWA operator for the collection of PFHSNs are established based on Theorem 1.
3.2. Properties of PFHSIWA Operator
3.2.1. Idempotency
If
Proof.
As we know that all
3.2.2. Boundedness
Let
Proof.
As we know that
Similarly,
Let
Operating equation (8), we get
Then, by order relation among two PFSNs, we have
3.2.3. Homogeneity
Prove that
Proof.
Let
So,
The proof is completed.
Definition 8.
Let
Theorem 2.
Let
Proof.
The PFHSIWG operator can be proved using the principle of mathematical induction as follows:
For
For
The above justification shows that equation (10) holds for
For
Hence, it is true for
Example 2.
Let
By using equation (13),
Hence, some basic properties for PFHSNs using the PFHSWG operator are established using Theorem 2.
3.3. Properties of PFHSIWG Operator
3.3.1. Idempotency
3.3.2. Boundedness
Let
3.3.3. Homogeneity
Prove that
4. An MCDM Approach Based on Interaction Aggregation Operators for PFHSSs
An MCDM approach is established here under the developed operators and presented a comprehensive comparative analysis to prove the usefulness and practicality of our established method.
4.1. Proposed MCDM Approach
Consider
Step 1. Develop decision matrices for each alternative
Step 2. Obtain normalized decision matrices for alternatives utilizing the normalization rule:
Step 3. Establish a collective decision matrix
Step 4. Using equation (8), compute the score values for each alternative
Step 5. Select the most suitable alternative with the maximum score value
Step 6. Rank the alternatives
The graphical representation of the presented approach can be expressed in following Figure 1.
[figure omitted; refer to PDF]4.2. Case Study
The problem of supplier selection is an essential part at both a logical and practical level. This is an ongoing problem for the organization because the most suitable choice of suppliers is the basis for effective supply chain management and also the basis of reasonable benefit, which includes environmental management standards and includes more features of sustainable improvement in environmental management standards and supplier selection procedures. Depending on the visible horizon of substantial or social activities, supplier selection is typically known as “sustainable supplier selection” in the literature. This is a multidimensional consequence along with conflicting specifications. The self-assessment process needs to deliberate several features. From these perspectives, the issue of supplier selection is often considered a “reference” issue in the literature, with a wide range of methods used to support incorporative decisions. The problem of choosing and assessing a sustainable supplier is solved in lots of the best ways. This example of sustainable supplier selection results in a set of five parameters, using the analysis of [44–53]. These are
Consider
4.2.1. By Using PFHSIWA Operator
Step 1. Experts access the matters to illustrate the PFHSN. A summary of the many subattributes of the perceived attributes as well as their score values is given in Tables 1–3 .
Step 2. All attributes are of the same type, so no need to normalize them.
Step 3. Experts’ opinion can be summarized utilizing equation (13) as follows:
Step 4. Compute the score values using equation (8):
Step 5.
Step 6. Alternatives’ ranking using the PFHSIWA operator is given as follows:
Table 1
PFHS decision matrix for
Table 2
PFHS decision matrix for
Table 3
PFHS decision matrix for
4.2.2. By Using PFHSIWG Operator
Step 1 and Step 2. They are the same as Section 4.2.1.
Step 3. Experts’ opinion can be summarized utilizing equation (29) as follows:
Step 4. Compute the score values using equation (8):
Step 5.
Step 6. Alternatives’ ranking using the PFHSIWG operator is given as follows:
5. Comparative Analysis and Discussion
In the following section, we will discuss quality, naivety, and tractability by means of the planned method. We also gave a brief overview of the following: the proposed approach with some existing methods.
5.1. Superiority of the Proposed Method
Through this study, along with association, it is resolute that the concerns attained with the proposed method are rather extrageneral than either technique. However, the developed MCDM approach has been provided more information to cope with the hesitancy in the DM procedure related to the existing MCDM strategies. Besides, the numerous mixed structures of FSs have grown into a unique feature of PFHSSs; after adding some proper conditions, the general facts about the component can be stated precisely and logically, as shown in Table 4. It is observed that the obtained results deliver extrainformation comparative to existing studies. The developed PFHSSs accurately accommodate more information considering the multi-subattributes of the parameters. It is quite an easy tool to mix inexact and unsure information within the DM process. Hence, the proposed methodology is pragmatic, diffident, and distinctive from available hybrid structures of fuzzy sets.
Table 4
Comparison of PFHSSs with some prevailing models.
Set | Truthiness | Falsity | Parametrization | Attributes | Subattributes | |
Zadeh [1] | FS | ✓ | × | × | ✓ | × |
Atanassov [2] | IFS | ✓ | ✓ | × | ✓ | × |
Maji et al. [21] | IFSS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | × |
Peng et al. [27] | PFSS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | × |
Zulqarnain et al. [42] | IFHSS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Proposed approach | PFHSS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
5.2. Discussion
Zadeh’s [1] FSs only addressed the rough and vague facts using MD considering the subattributes for each alternative. But, the FSs are unable to deal with the NMD of parameters. Atanassov’s [2] IFSs accommodate the unclear and undefined objects using MD and NMD. However, IFSs are unable to handle the circumstances when
5.3. Comparative Analysis
We endorse a new algorithmic rule for PFHSSs using developed PFHSIWA and PFHSIWG operators within the succeeding section. Consequently, we used the proposed algorithmic rule for any veridical problem, that is to say, supplier selection in SSCM. Results demonstrate that algorithmic governance is effective as well as sensible. From the above calculation, it can be observed that
Table 5
Comparative analysis with existing operators.
Method | Score values for alternatives | Ranking order | ||||
PFIWA [8] | 0.55374 | 0.33901 | 0.60019 | 0.52007 | 0.36813 | |
PFIWG [9] | 0.49325 | 0.41837 | 0.73000 | 0.48906 | 0.46524 | |
PFSWA [10] | 0.21173 | 0.22017 | 0.33215 | 0.27008 | 0.21893 | |
PFSWG [10] | 0.20587 | 0.23066 | 0.32902 | 0.25462 | 0.21727 | |
PFEWA [54] | 0.51686 | 0.54833 | 0.60467 | 0.59021 | 0.51235 | |
PFEWG [54] | 0.54219 | 0.56597 | 0.62190 | 0.59381 | 0.52209 | |
SPFWA [16] | 0.08158 | 0.07674 | 0.14762 | 0.09959 | 0.07985 | |
IFHSWA [55] | 0.49830 | 0.41735 | 0.40935 | 0.46175 | 0.43247 | |
IFHSWG [55] | 0.42615 | 0.36175 | 0.35635 | 0.40790 | 0.40635 | |
Proposed PFHSIWA operator | 0.1667 | 0.2421 | 0.2673 | 0.2549 | 0.1148 | |
Proposed PFHSIWG operator | 0.0505 | 0.0159 |
The existing PFIWA [8], PFIWG [9], PFEWA, PFEWG [54], and SPFWA [16] operators are not capable of dealing with the parametrization of the alternatives. The PFSWA and PFSWG [10] operators handle the parametric values of the alternatives but these operators cannot accommodate the multi-subattributes of the considered parameters. The prevailing IFHSWA and IFHSWG [55] operators competently deals the multi-sub attributes of the parameters comparative to above discuss operators. But IFHSSs cannot handle the situation when the sum of Mem and NMem values of the subattribute of the considered attribute exceeds 1. On the contrary, our proposed PFHSIWA and PFHSIWG operators competently accommodate the abovementioned shortcomings. So, we claim that our established operators are extraordinary than existing operators to solve imprecise as well as vague facts in DM procedure. The assistance of the deliberated approach along with related measures over present approaches is evading conclusions grounded on adverse reasons. Therefore, it is a useful tool for combining inaccurate and uncertain information in the DM process.
6. Conclusion
In this article, PFHSSs consider solving the complexities of information related to unsatisfactory, instability, and deviation by considering MD and NMD on the n-tuple subattributes of the suggested attributes. The core objective of this research is to propose novel operational laws considering the interaction. We also presented interaction aggregation operators, i.e., PFHSIWA and PFHSIWG, utilizing developed operational laws and discussed their desirable properties. Furthermore, based on developed interaction AOs, an MCDM approach has been established to solve real-life complications. To certify the applicability and practicality of our anticipated method, we planned an ephemeral comparative analysis of our developed methodology with some existing studies. From the obtained results, it can be decided absolutely that the predetermined methodology indicates that the experts have high stability and accessibility in the process of DM. The subsequent study will clarify the presentation of DM techniques using a number of other initiatives under PFHSSs, such as entropy and similarity measures. Furthermore, many other structures can be established and proposed, such as topological structure, algebraic structure, and configurable structure. In the future, PFHSSs can be extended to q-rung orthopair fuzzy hypersoft sets and spherical and T-spherical fuzzy hypersoft sets with their several AOs and decision-making approaches.
Acknowledgments
The author Rifaqat Ali would like to express his gratitude to Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia, for providing funding research groups under the research grant no. R. G. P. 2/71/41.
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Abstract
In this paper, we examine the multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) difficulties for Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft sets (PFHSSs). The PFHSSs are a suitable extension of the Pythagorean fuzzy soft sets (PFSSs) which deliberates the parametrization of multi-subattributes of considered parameters. It is a most substantial notion for describing fuzzy information in the decision-making (DM) procedure to accommodate more vagueness comparative to existing PFSSs and intuitionistic fuzzy hypersoft sets (IFHSSs). The core objective of this study is to plan some innovative operational laws considering the interaction for Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft numbers (PFHSNs). Also, based on settled interaction operational laws, two aggregation operators (AOs) i.e., Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft interaction weighted average (PFHSIWA) and Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft interaction weighted geometric (PFHSIWG) operators for PFHSSs operators have been presented with their fundamental properties. Furthermore, an MCDM technique has been established using planned interaction AOs. To ensure the strength and practicality of the developed MCDM method, a mathematical illustration has been presented. The usefulness, influence, and versatility of the developed method have been demonstrated via comparative analysis with the help of some conventional studies.
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1 Department of Mathematics, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Sialkot Campus, Pakistan
2 Department of Mathematics, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore 54770, Pakistan
3 Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Arts, King Khalid University, Muhayil, 61413 Abha, Saudi Arabia
4 Department of Mathematics, Cankaya University, Etimesgut, Ankara, Turkey; Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
5 Department of Mathematics, School of Science, University of Phayao, Mae Ka, Mueang, Phayao 56000, Thailand