Group decision-making based on complex spherical fuzzy VIKOR approach

M Akram, C Kahraman, K Zahid - Knowledge-Based Systems, 2021 - Elsevier
The main objective of this study is to set up the foundations of a new model, namely,
complex spherical fuzzy (CSF) model that is highly proficient to express the two dimensional …

Hospital location selection: A systematic literature review on methodologies and applications

M Gul, AF Guneri - Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The increased focus of people on the quality of health care in recent years has led hospital
owners to develop strategies and policies to improve medical services through the …

[HTML][HTML] Using quantum spherical fuzzy decision support system as a novel sustainability index approach for analyzing industries listed in the stock exchange

M Kayacık, H Dinçer, S Yüksel - Borsa Istanbul Review, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to identify critical factors of the sustainability index (SI) and evaluate the
industries listed in the stock exchange based on the performance of this index. For this …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of obstacles to adoption of solar energy in emerging economies using spherical fuzzy AHP decision support system: A case of Pakistan

K Shahzad, D Abdul, M Umar, A Safi, S Maqsood… - Energy Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
Adopting suitable energy policies that consider the existence of main obstacles could make
the development of solar energy systems much smoother. Several obstacles have been …

A new ELECTRE-based method for group decision-making with complex spherical fuzzy information

K Zahid, M Akram, C Kahraman - Knowledge-Based Systems, 2022 - Elsevier
This study exploits the tremendous theory of ELimination and Choice Expressing REality
(ELECTRE) method to enhance the number of outranking approaches for the ground …

Extension of TOPSIS model to the decision-making under complex spherical fuzzy information

M Akram, C Kahraman, K Zahid - Soft Computing, 2021 - Springer
This research article is devoted to present a decision-making approach pertaining the
excellent tendencies of traditional TOPSIS method under the broader environment of …

A novel spherical fuzzy AHP-VIKOR methodology to determine serving petrol station selection during COVID-19 lockdown: A pilot study for İstanbul

E Ayyildiz, A Taskin - Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world. During the Covid-19 pandemic, which is
tried to be prevented by all countries of the world, regulations have been made to reduce the …

Medical waste disposal planning for healthcare units using spherical fuzzy CRITIC-WASPAS

A Menekşe, HC Akdağ - Applied Soft Computing, 2023 - Elsevier
Healthcare services create medical waste that may be dangerous to healthcare personnel,
patients, the general public, and the environment. Medical waste disposal method selection …

Complex spherical fuzzy TOPSIS based on entropy

E Aydoğdu, E Güner, B Aldemir, H Aygün - Expert Systems with …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is a
traditional approach, which is quite powerful since it shows the best and worst alternatives at …

Comparison of GIS-based AHP and fuzzy AHP methods for hospital site selection: a case study for Prayagraj City, India

AK Tripathi, S Agrawal, RD Gupta - GeoJournal, 2021 - Springer
Identification of hospital sites and their ranking is important for the planning and
development of any country's health infrastructure. The site selection problem is a typical …