Maclaurin symmetric mean aggregation operators based on novel Frank T-norm and T-conorm for intuitionistic fuzzy multiple attribute group decision-making

Abstract

Multi-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM) is an interesting technique to find the most optimal alternative among comparative alternatives. Several authors put forward to MAGDM by introducing different fuzzy frameworks and also different tools to deal with fuzzy information. Intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) is the fuzzy framework that deals with the uncertainty in MAGDM. Due to their flexibility and generality, Frank t-norm (FTNM) and t-conorm (FTCNM) play an essential role in information fusion. Moreover, as the generalization of some mean operators, the Maclaurin symmetric mean (MSM) operator considers the relationship between multi-criteria arguments, especially in MAGDM. This article aims to develop some MSM aggregation operators (AOs) for the intuitionistic fuzzy set (IFS) based on FTNM and FTCNM and to apply newly developed AOs in the MAGDM. To utilize the MAGDM algorithm, first, we defined the MSM by using the FTNM and FTCNM in the environment of IFS. Then we proposed intuitionistic fuzzy (IF) Frank MSM (IFFMSM) and IF Frank weighted MSM (IFFWMSM) operators. Then, the fundamental properties of these AOs are stated and proved. Then, the strategy is given that accounts for the application of the newly developed family of AOs. Further, freshly defined operators are applied to the MAGDM problem with the help of an example where the risk factors of the construction industry are assessed. To cope with the significance, the proposed AOs are compared with some existing AOs. This study also addresses the variation of these AOs' behavior based on the interpretation of sensitive parameters.