A New Interval-Valued Fuzzy Set Knowledge and Accuracy Measure with Applications in Multi-Criteria Decision-Making and Recognizing Patterns

• Published in: Fuzzy information and engineering Vol. 17; no. 2; pp. 121 - 153
• Main Authors: Kansal, Dinesh, Kumar, Satish
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tsinghua University Press 01.06.2025
• Subjects: knowledge measure; pattern recognition; technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (topsis); vlse kriterijumska optimizacija kompromisno resenje (vikor)
• ISSN: 1616-8658; 1616-8666
• DOI: 10.26599/FIE.2025.9270056

Fuzzy sets with interval values are a generalization of conventional fuzzy sets. The theoretical understanding of interval-valued fuzzy sets rests under the presumption that each element possesses a single real-valued truth membership degree that falls within a specified interval. Information and knowledge measures are crucial in the theory of interval-valued fuzzy sets. The primary aim of this manuscript is to explore these measures within the context of interval-valued fuzzy sets. This manuscript introduces an axiomatically-defined knowledge measure for interval-valued fuzzy sets. Numerous numerical instances including organized syntax contrast, inconsistency, and the calculation of criterion values within an interval-valued fuzzy framework are used to demonstrate the effectiveness and dependability of the recommended knowledge measure. Using the suggested knowledge measure, an accuracy measure is constructed in the interval-valued fuzzy domain. The recommended accuracy measure is applied to pattern detection challenges. A revised version of the Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) method, utilizing the proposed accuracy measure, is introduced to address Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) challenges within a interval fuzzy context. Lastly, a case study is provided to demonstrate the process of selecting the optimal wastewater treatment technology for handling wastewater.