[HTML][HTML] The application of Z-numbers in fuzzy decision making: the state of the art

NMFHNB Alam, KMN Ku Khalif, NI Jaini, A Gegov - Information, 2023 - mdpi.com
A Z-number is very powerful in describing imperfect information, in which fuzzy numbers are
paired such that the partially reliable information is properly processed. During a decision …

Integrated AHP & TOPSIS methodology using intuitionistic Z-numbers: An application on hydrogen storage technology selection

E Haktanır, C Kahraman - Expert Systems with Applications, 2024 - Elsevier
The reliability of decision makers' judgments together with their degree of hesitancy are
often ignored in decision models. The inclusion of judgments with only triangular belonging …

A novel decomposed Z-fuzzy TOPSIS method with functional and dysfunctional judgments: an application to transfer center location selection

N Tüysüz, C Kahraman - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2024 - Elsevier
Decomposed fuzzy sets (DFSs) are one of the latest extensions of intuitionistic fuzzy sets
which are introduced to express vague and imprecise information to be used in multi-criteria …

Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process using spherical Z-numbers: supplier selection application

N Alkan, C Kahraman - International Conference on Intelligent and Fuzzy …, 2022 - Springer
Z-numbers are expressed by a restriction function and a reliability function. In the literature, Z-
numbers have been extended by intuitionistic fuzzy sets but not by other fuzzy sets. This …

[PDF][PDF] Application of intuitionistic Z-numbers in supplier selection

NI Jaini - Intell Automat Soft Comput, 2023 - core.ac.uk
Intuitionistic fuzzy numbers incorporate the membership and nonmembership degrees. In
contrast, Z-numbers consist of restriction components, with the existence of a reliability …

Fermatean fuzzy Z-analytic hierarchy process: An application to third party logistics providers

IU Sari - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2024 - Elsevier
To decrease the impact of ambiguity, fuzzy sets are frequently used to decide if an element
belongs to a set. Various fuzzy set extensions differ from others in how uncertainty is …

[PDF][PDF] Sine trigonometric aggregation operators with single-valued neutrosophic z-numbers: Application in business site selection

M Kamran, N Salamat… - Neutrosophic Sets and …, 2024 - digitalrepository.unm.edu
Business has a massive effect on both people and society as a whole in today's culture.
Businesses make significant contributions to humanity's general well-being and progress by …

Aggregation operators of complex fuzzy Z-number sets and their applications in multi-criteria decision making

A Köseoğlu, F Altun, R Şahin - Complex & Intelligent Systems, 2024 - Springer
Fuzzy sets (FSs) are a flexible and powerful tool for reasoning about uncertain situations that
cannot be adequately expressed by classical sets. However, these sets fall short in two …

An outranking method with Dombi aggregation operators based on multi-polar fuzzy Z-numbers for selection of best rehabilitation center

I Ullah, M Akram, T Allahviranloo - Journal of Industrial Information …, 2025 - Elsevier
Useful decisions are made based on reliable information. The concept of Z-number involves
the issue of reliability of information. Multipolar information is particularly important in …

AI-driven predictive maintenance using an enhanced TOPSIS approach for complex fuzzy information with Z-numbers

Z Saif, S Ashraf, MS Hameed, M Kousar, V Simic… - Applied Soft …, 2025 - Elsevier
In this paper, we introduce complex fuzzy Z-numbers (CFZNs) and pioneered a novel
extension of traditional fuzzy set theory by combining complex fuzzy sets and Z-numbers …