Fermatean fuzzy Linguistic term set based on linguistic scale function with Dombi aggregation operator and their application to multi criteria group decision –making problem

Abstract

The selection of an industrial location is a challenging multiple-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problem that depends on taking a variety of locations as well as incompatible and inconsistent criteria. This paper proposed a comprehensive framework for the strategic selection of industrial locations, considering both quantitative and qualitative aspects. Decision-makers (DMs) have to deal with ambiguous information throughout this process due to a complex decision environment or their insufficient knowledge. We present a new Fermatean Fuzzy (FF) Linguistic term set based on the Dombi aggregation operators (AOs). By combining the FF set with Linguistic variables, the FF Linguistic (FFL) set is an effective approach for thoroughly representing uncertain evaluation information. We establish a basic operational principles and certain aggregation operator under FFL information, such as the FF Linguistic Dombi weighted averaging (FFLDWA) operator FF Linguistic Dombi weighted geometric (FFLDWG) operator and some fundamental properties of these operators with appropriated elaboration. Based on these operators, a multi-criteria group decision-making technique is developed. Finally, we used a numerical example to compare the flexibility of the suggested technique with other existing methods. Thus, by knowing priorities industries, the best site can be selected.

Keywords

• Linguistic Fermatean fuzzy set (LFFS)
• Linguistic Fermatean fuzzy Dombi aggregation operators (LFFDAO)
• Industrial site selection
• Multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM)