Abstract:

Uncertain data is a challenge to decision-making (DM) problems. Multi-criteria group decision-making (MCGDM) problems are among these problems that have received much attention. MCGDM is difficult because the existing alternatives frequently conflict with each other. In this article, we suggest a novel hybrid model for an MCGDM approach based on modified rough bipolar soft sets (MRBSs) using a well-known method of technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), which combines MRBSs theory and TOPSIS for the prioritization of alternatives in an uncertain environment. In this technique, we first introduce an aggregated parameter matrix with the help of modified bipolar soft lower and upper matrices to identify the positive and negative ideal solutions. After that, we define the separation measurements of these two solutions and compute relative closeness to choose the best alternative. Next, an application of the proposed technique in the MCGDM problem is introduced. Afterward, an algorithm for this application is developed, which is illustrated by a case study. The application demonstrates the usefulness and efficiency of the proposal. Compared to some existing studies, we additionally present several merits of our proposed technique. Eventually, the paper handles whether additional studies on these topics are needed.

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