Solution Models based on Symmetric and Asymmetric Information

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
• Subjects: History of engineering and technology; 2-tuple linguistic neutrosophic numbers set (2TLNNSs); backward cloud transformation; Bayes' theorem; Bonferroni mean (BM) operator; capital injection; combining the weights; control system; criteria weight assessment; criteria weights; data envelopment analysis; data logger; dual generalized Bonferroni mean (DGBM) operator; dual generalized geometric Bonferroni mean (DGGBM) operator; economic decisions; engineering problems; evaluating the quality of distant courses; excess-of-loss reinsurance; FAHP; full fuzzy environment; fuzzy efficiency; fuzzy sets; generalized Bonferroni mean (GBM) operator; green supplier selection; green supply chain management; group decision-making; hybrid MCDM; hybrid problem solution models; IDOCRIW; information theory; interval type-2 fuzzy set (IT2FS); logistics; MCDM; MCGDM; measurement; multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM); multiple attribute decision making (MADM); multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM); neutrosophic numbers; nonlinear dynamics; normal cloud; optimal dividend; oscillations; pattern formation; performance; population sizes; probabilistic systems analysis; public management; Pythagorean fuzzy set; quadcopter; resources distribution; rough ARAS; rough sets; salvage value; sensor; stability; Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA); subjective weights; symmetry of the method; the criteria of the weights; thrust; transaction cost; transport; Z-numbers
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 This Special Issue covers symmetry and asymmetry phenomena occurring in real-life problems. We invited authors to submit their theoretical or experimental research presenting engineering and economic problem solution models dealing with the symmetry or asymmetry of different types of information. The issue gained interest in the research community and received many submissions. After rigorous scientific evaluation by editors and reviewers, nine papers were accepted and published. The authors proposed different MADM and MODM solution models as integrated tools to find a balance between the components of sustainable global development, to find a symmetry axis concerning goals, risks, and constraints to cope with the complicated problems. Most approaches suggested decision models under uncertainty, combining the usual decision-making methods with interval-valued fuzzy or rough sets theory, also Z numbers. The application fields of the proposed models involved both problems of technological sciences and social sciences. The papers cover three essential areas: engineering, economy, and management. We hope that a summary of the Special Issue as provided here will encourage a detailed analysis of the papers included in the Printed Edition.