New concepts in neutrosophic graphs with application

A neutrosophic set is a generalization of an intuitionistic fuzzy set. Neutrosophic models give more flexibility, precisions and compatibility to the system as compared to intuitionistic fuzzy models. In this research study, we apply the concept of neutrosophic sets to graphs and discuss certain concepts of single-valued neutrosophic graphs. We illustrate the concepts by several examples. We investigate some interesting properties. We describe an application of single-valued neutrosophic graph in decision making process. We also present the procedure of our proposed method as an algorithm.     

Novel applications of bipolar single-valued neutrosophic competition graphs

Bipolar single-valued neutrosophic models are the generalization of bipolar fuzzy models. We first introduce the concept of bipolar single-valued neutrosophic competition graphs. We then, discuss some important propositions related to bipolar single-valued neutrosophic competition graphs. We define bipolar single-valued neutrosophic economic competition graphs and m-step bipolar single-valued neutrosophic economic competition graphs. Further, we describe applications of bipolar single-valued neutrosophic competition graphs in organizational designations and brands competition. Finally, we present our improved methods by algorithms.     

Single-Valued Neutrosophic Lie Algebras

A single-valued neutrosophic (SVN) set is a powerful general formal framework that generalizes the concept of fuzzy set and intuitionistic fuzzy set. In SVN set, indeterminacy is quantified explicitly, and truth membership, indeterminacy membership, and falsity membership are independent. In this paper, we apply the notion of SVN sets to Lie algebras. We develop the concepts of SVN Lie subalgebras and SVN Lie ideals. We describe some interesting results of SVN Lie ideals.     

Single valued neutrosophic cross-entropy for multicriteria decision making problems

A single valued neutrosophic set (SVNS) is an instance of a neutrosophic set, which give us an additional possibility to represent uncertainty, imprecise, incomplete, and inconsistent information which exist in real world. It would be more suitable to apply indeterminate information and inconsistent information measures. In this paper, the cross entropy of SVNSs, called single valued neutrosophic cross entropy, is proposed as an extension of the cross entropy of fuzzy sets. Then, a multicriteria decision-making method based on the proposed single valued neutrosophic cross entropy is established in which criteria values for alternatives are SVNSs. In decision making process, we utilize the single-valued neutrosophic weighted cross entropy between the ideal alternative and an alternative to rank the alternatives corresponding to the cross entropy values and to select the most desirable one(s). Finally, a practical example of the choosing problem of suppliers is provided to illustrate the application of the developed approach.     

一种基于TOPSIS法的单值中智多属性决策新方法

单值中智集(SVNS)是中智集(NS)的一种特殊情况,它可以描述现实世界中大量存在的不精确、不确定和不一致信息。由于语言评价的模糊性,传统的模糊评价方法在解决多属性决策(MADM)问题上效果不佳。针对这种情况,提出了一种基于TOPSIS法的单值中智多属性决策新方法。首先介绍了中智集的一些基本概念和运算规则,给出了两个单值中智集之间的广义距离公式;然后构建了聚合专家权重的单值中智决策矩阵,把TOPSIS法推广到单值中智集的环境下;接着通过偏好排序确定了最佳的决策方案。最后通过一个仿真实例,说明了该方案的有效和实用性。     

Accessible single-valued neutrosophic graphs

This paper derived single-valued neutrosophic graphs from single-valued neutrosophic hypergraphs via strong equivalence relation. We show that any weak single-valued neutrosophic graph is a derived single-valued neutrosophic graph and any linear weak single-valued neutrosophic tree is an extendable linear single-valued neutrosophic tree.     

Bipolar neutrosophic planar graphs

Fuzzy graph theory is used for solving real-world problems in different fields, including theoretical computer science, engineering, physics, combinatorics and medical sciences. In this paper, we present conepts of bipolar neutrosophic multigraphs, bipolar neutrosophic planar graphs, bipolar neutrosophic dual graphs, and study some of their related properties. We also describe applications of bipolar neutrosophic graphs in road network and electrical connections.     

Group decision making with simplified neutrosophic ordered weighted distance operator

Simplified neutrosophic set is a convenient tool proposed for dealing with complex problems; it is effective in providing more data for decision‐making process. In this study, we develop a simplified neutrosophic ordered weighted distance operator which combines the neutrosophic distance measures and the ordered weighted average distance in the same formulation. It is a new handy aggregation operator that considers the situations where the input data are represented in simplified neutrosophic numbers, and it also contains diverse distance aggregation operators. Parameterized families of simplified neutrosophic ordered weighted distance operator are handled. Moreover, we establish a new neutrosophic group decision‐making method based on the simplified neutrosophic ordered weighted distance operator, which has 2 extended approaches for determining the weights of decision makers and decision attributes in decision‐making process, respectively. Finally, an illustrative example demonstrates the application of the proposed method. The effectiveness and advantages of the proposed method are shown by the comparative analysis with existing relative methods.     

基于单值中智集Choquet积分算子的群决策方法

单值中智集不仅能描述现实决策系统中不完整信息而且能描述不确定性和不一致信息,已有关于单值中智集的决策方法只能用来解决属性间相互独立的多属性决策问题.考虑到Choquet积分算子的特点,将Choquet积分算子应用到单值中智集中,用以解决属性间有关联关系的多属性群决策问题.首先应用单值中智集余弦相似度比较方法,提出了单值中智集Choquet积分算子,研究了其性质.然后建立了基于单值中智集Choquet积分算子的多属性群决策方法.最后通过实例分析说明了算法的可行性和有效性.     

基于在线评价且考虑消费者类型的酒店排序方法

针对在线评价的发布时间、获得的“有用”的投票数以及是否被贴上“砖家”点评标签对在线评价信息可信度和消费者购买决策具有重要影响,提出一种基于在线评价信息且考虑评价信息可信度及消费者类型的酒店排序方法。首先,将不同类型消费者群体给出的在线评价信息转换成考虑在线评价信息可信度的区间中智数;其次,依据区间中智数距离测度公式确定针对目标群体的各消费者群体权重,进而依据INLNPA集成算子集结各消费者群体评价信息确定针对目标群体的酒店-属性决策矩阵;再次,依据区间中智集熵测度方法确定各属性权重,在此基础上,基于VIKOR方法得到针对目标群体的酒店排序结果;最后,通过一个实例分析说明该方法的有效性和可行性。     

基于QUALIFLEX和LINMAP的简化中性犹豫模糊多属性决策方法

在处理多属性决策问题中,QUALIFLEX是一种非常有用的排序算法。针对属性取值为简化中性犹豫模糊集的多属性决策问题,提出了SNHFS-QUALIFLEX算法。另外考虑到属性权重不确定的情况,将LINMAP扩展到简化中性犹豫模糊集中,定义了符号距离,建立了最优数学规划模型来确定属性权重。最后将SNHFS-QUALIFLEX方法应用到多属性决策实例中,并验证了其可行性和有效性。     

On F-Implicit Generalized Vector Variational Inequalities

In this paper, we study the F-implicit generalized (weak) case for vector variational inequalities in real topological vector spaces. Both weak and strong solutions are considered. These two sets of solutions coincide whenever the mapping T is single-valued, but not set-valued. We use the Ferro minimax theorem to discuss the existence of strong solutions for F-implicit generalized vector variational inequalities.     

Symmetry and <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Stability

A symmetry of a game is a permutation of the player set and their strategy sets that leaves the payoff functions invariant. In this paper we introduce and discuss two relatively mild symmetry properties for set-valued solution concepts (that are equivalent when the solution concepts are single-valued) and show using examples that stable sets satisfy neither version. These examples also show that for every integer q, there exists a game with an equilibrium component of index q.Received February 2002/Revised November 2003Supported by an EPSRC doctoral grant.     

Endpoints of set-valued dynamical systems of asymptotic contractions of Meir–Keeler type and strict contractions in uniform spaces

In this paper, we introduce the concepts of the set-valued dynamical systems of asymptotic contractions of Meir–Keeler type and set-valued dynamical systems of strict contractions in uniform spaces and we present a method which is useful for establishing conditions guaranteeing the existence and uniqueness of endpoints of these contractions and the convergence to these endpoints of all generalized sequences of iterations of these contractions. The result, concerning the investigations of problems of the set-valued asymptotic fixed point theory, include some well-known results of Meir and Keeler, Kirk and Suzuki concerning the asymptotic fixed point theory of single-valued maps in metric spaces. The result, concerning set-valued strict contractions (in which the contractive coefficient is not constant), is different from the result of Yuan concerning the existence of endpoints of Tarafdar–Vyborny generalized contractions (in which the contractive coefficient is constant) in bounded metric spaces and provides some examples of Tarafdar–Yuan topological contractions in compact uniform spaces. Definitions and results presented here are new for set-valued dynamical systems in uniform, locally convex and metric spaces and even for single-valued maps. Examples show a fundamental difference between our results and the well-known ones.     

Set-valued topological contractions

By introducing a new concept called “set-valued topological contraction” in topological spaces, the existence and uniqueness of endpoints for both set-valued and single-valued topological contractions have been established.     

Further on Set-Valued Equilibrium Problems and Applications to Browder Variational Inclusions

In this paper, we introduce some concepts of convexity and semicontinuity for real set-valued mappings similar to those of real single-valued mappings. Then, we obtain different results on the existence of solutions of set-valued equilibrium problems generalizing in a common way several old ones for both single-valued and set-valued equilibrium problems. Applications to Browder variational inclusions, with weakened conditions on the involved set-valued operator, are given.     

On a topological description of solutions of complex differential equations

In this article we give a topological approach to the global behavior of arbitrary single-valued solutions in a simple connected domain of some general classes of complex differential equations with multi-valued coefficients. In particular, this permits us to describe certain globally multi-valued solutions as well as algebraic and algebroid solutions.     

Abstract convex approximations of nonsmooth functions

In the article we use abstract convexity theory in order to unify and generalize many different concepts of nonsmooth analysis. We introduce the concepts of abstract codifferentiability, abstract quasidifferentiability and abstract convex (concave) approximations of a nonsmooth function mapping a topological vector space to an order complete topological vector lattice. We study basic properties of these notions, construct elaborate calculus of abstract codifferentiable functions and discuss continuity of abstract codifferential. We demonstrate that many classical concepts of nonsmooth analysis, such as subdifferentiability and quasidifferentiability, are particular cases of the concepts of abstract codifferentiability and abstract quasidifferentiability. We also show that abstract convex and abstract concave approximations are a very convenient tool for the study of nonsmooth extremum problems. We use these approximations in order to obtain various necessary optimality conditions for nonsmooth nonconvex optimization problems with the abstract codifferentiable or abstract quasidifferentiable objective function and constraints. Then, we demonstrate how these conditions can be transformed into simpler and more constructive conditions in some particular cases.     

集值映射空间上的Tightness和Fan Tightness

本文讨论了连续集值映射空间在赋予点态收敛拓扑和紧开拓扑下的tightness和fan tightness, 将关于连续单值映射空间的某些结果推广到连续集值映射空间.     

Common coincidence- and fixed-point theorems for a class of nonlinear hybrid mappings

The concepts of multiple quasicompatibility for single-valued and multi-valued mappings are defined. Some common fixed- and coincidence-point theorems for single-valued and multi-valued mappings satisfying a ?-type condition are obtained by an iteration scheme. The conditions are not assumed to be of a contractive type.