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Uncertain linguistic aggregation operators based approach to multiple attribute group decision making under uncertain linguistic environment. (English) Zbl 1170.91328

Summary: Two uncertain linguistic aggregation operators called uncertain linguistic ordered weighted averaging (ULOWA) operator and uncertain linguistic hybrid aggregation (ULHA) operator are proposed. An approach to multiple attribute group decision making with uncertain linguistic information is developed based on the ULOWA and the ULHA operators. Finally, a practical application of the developed approach to the problem of evaluating university faculty for tenure and promotion is given.

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91B06 Decision theory
68T35 Theory of languages and software systems (knowledge-based systems, expert systems, etc.) for artificial intelligence
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