This study proposes a multiple attribute group decisionmaking(MAGDM)approach on the basis of the plant growth simulation algorithm(PGSA)and interval 2-tuple weighted average operators for uncertain linguistic weighted...This study proposes a multiple attribute group decisionmaking(MAGDM)approach on the basis of the plant growth simulation algorithm(PGSA)and interval 2-tuple weighted average operators for uncertain linguistic weighted aggregation(ULWA).We provide an example for illustration and verification and compare several aggregation operators to indicate the optimality of the assembly method.In addition,we present two comparisons to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed method.The method can be used not only to aggregate MAGDM problems but also to solve multi-granularity uncertain linguistic information.Its high reliability,easy programming,and high-speed calculation can improve the efficiency of ULWA characteristics.Finally,the proposed method has the exact characteristics for linguistic information processing and can effectively avoid information distortion and loss.展开更多
Crowdsourcing is widely used in various fields to collect goods and services from large participants.Evaluating teaching quality by collecting feedback from experts or students after class is not only delayed but also...Crowdsourcing is widely used in various fields to collect goods and services from large participants.Evaluating teaching quality by collecting feedback from experts or students after class is not only delayed but also not accurate.In this paper,we present a crowdsourcing-based framework to evaluate teaching quality in the classroom using a weighted average operator to aggregate information from students’questionnaires described by linguistic 2-tuple terms.Then we define crowd grade based on similarity degree to distinguish contribution from different students and minimize the abnormal students’impact on the evaluation.The crowd grade would be updated at the end of each feedback so it can guarantee the evaluation accurately.Moreover,a simulated case is shown to illustrate how to apply this framework to assess teaching quality in the classroom.Finally,we developed a prototype and carried out some experiments on a series of real questionnaires and two sets of modified data.The results show that teachers can locate the weak points of teaching and furthermore to identify the abnormal students to improve the teaching quality.Meanwhile,our approach provides a strong tolerance for the abnormal student to make the evaluation more accurate.展开更多
A method is proposed to deal with the uncertain multiple attribute group decision making problems,where 2-dimension uncertain linguistic variables(2DULVs)are used as the reliable way for the experts to express their f...A method is proposed to deal with the uncertain multiple attribute group decision making problems,where 2-dimension uncertain linguistic variables(2DULVs)are used as the reliable way for the experts to express their fuzzy subjective evaluation information.Firstly,in order to measure the 2DULVs more accurately,a new method is proposed to compare two 2DULVs,called a score function,while a new function is defined to measure the distance between two 2DULVs.Secondly,two optimization models are established to determine the weight of experts and attributes based on the new distance formula and a weighted average operator is used to determine the comprehensive evaluation value of each alternative.Then,a score function is used to determine the ranking of the alternatives.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed method is proved by an illustrated example.展开更多
A 2-dimension linguistic lattice implication algebra(2DL-LIA)can build a bridge between logical algebra and 2-dimension fuzzy linguistic information.In this paper,the notion of a Boolean element is proposed in a 2DL-L...A 2-dimension linguistic lattice implication algebra(2DL-LIA)can build a bridge between logical algebra and 2-dimension fuzzy linguistic information.In this paper,the notion of a Boolean element is proposed in a 2DL-LIA and some properties of Boolean elements are discussed.Then derivations on 2DL-LIAs are introduced and the related properties of derivations are investigated.Moreover,it proves that the derivations on 2DL-LIAs can be constructed by Boolean elements.展开更多
In order to lessen adverse influences of excessive evaluative indicators of the initial set in multi-sensory evaluation,a2-tuple and rough set based reduction model is built to simplify the initial set of evaluative i...In order to lessen adverse influences of excessive evaluative indicators of the initial set in multi-sensory evaluation,a2-tuple and rough set based reduction model is built to simplify the initial set of evaluative indicators. In the model,a great variety of descriptive forms of the multi-sensory evaluation are also taken into consideration. As a result,the method proves effective in reducing redundant indexes and minimizing index overlaps without compromising the integrity of the evaluation system. By applying the model in a multi-sensory evaluation involving community public information service facilities,the research shows that the results are satisfactory when using genetic algorithm optimized BP neural network as a calculation tool. It shows that using the reduced and simplified set of indicators has a better predication performance than the initial set,and 2-tuple and rough set based model offers an efficient way to reduce indicator redundancy and improves prediction capability of the evaluation model.展开更多
Most of modern systems for information retrieval, fusion and management have to deal with more and more qualitative information （by linguistic labels） besides information expressed quantitatively （by numbers）, sin...Most of modern systems for information retrieval, fusion and management have to deal with more and more qualitative information （by linguistic labels） besides information expressed quantitatively （by numbers）, since human reports are better and easier expressed in natural language than with numbers. In this paper, Herrera-Martfnez＇s 2-Tuple linguistic representation model is extended for reasoning with uncertain and qualitative information in Dezert-Smarandache Theory （DSmT） framework, in order to overcome the limitations of current approaches, i.e., the lack of precision in the final results of linguistic information fusion according to 1-Tuple representation （ q1 ）- The linguistic information which expresses the expert＇s qualitative beliefs is expressed by means of mixed 2 Tuples （equidistant linguistic labels with a numeric biased value）. Together with the 2-Tuple representation model, some basic operators are presented to carry out the fusion operation among qualitative information sources. At last, through simple example how 2-Tuple qualitative DSmT-based （q2 DSmT） fusion rules can be used for qualitative reasoning and fusion under uncertainty, which advantage is also showed by comparing with other methods.展开更多
It is critically important for companies to screen new product projects before they are launched to the market. So far, many approaches have been developed for tackling the process of screening product innovations. Du...It is critically important for companies to screen new product projects before they are launched to the market. So far, many approaches have been developed for tackling the process of screening product innovations. Due to uncertain, vague and incomplete information as well as dynamically complex process regarding to new product development （NPD）, a fuzzy linguistic approach employed linguistic assessments and the fuzzy-set-based computation is reasonable for screening new products. However, such a fuzzy linguistic approach faces with various defects and limitations, such as loss of information, failing in considering the aspects related to human nature on uncertain subjective judgments etc. These defects and limitations lead to a dilemma, i.e., it＇s very difficult to screen new product projects reasonably and precisely. In this paper, we propose a notion of proportional 3-tuple to represent a linguistic assessment and related ignoring information, and a preference-preserving proportional 3-tuple transformation for the unification of linguistic assessments represented by proportional 3-tuples between two different linguistic term sets. On this basis, a proportional 3-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model for screening new product projects is developed. It is shown that the proposed model is flexible to handle uncertain, vague and incomplete information related to screening new product projects. It not only allows evaluators to express their subjective judgments with different confidence levels, but is also able to deal with incomplete linguistic assessments. Ultimately, the proposed model also improves the precision and reasonability of the screening result.展开更多
This paper investigates one aspect of the processing perspective in L2 （the second language） learning： the processing of new words. The article does not try to offer a comprehensive overview of language acquisition...This paper investigates one aspect of the processing perspective in L2 （the second language） learning： the processing of new words. The article does not try to offer a comprehensive overview of language acquisition mechanisms, but rather it intends to review more narrowly how our conceptual systems, governed by intricately linked networks of neural connections in the brain, make language development possible, at the same time creating some L2 processing problems. Vocabulary acquisition and application has been one of the main issues in English as a Second Language （ESL）/English as a Foreign Language （EFL） learning and teaching research. EFL instructors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular, are coping with the effective vocabulary teaching approaches. The current paper will examine three principles based on cognitive linguistics （CL）, namely the study of categorization, prototype, and metaphor, and applications of these principles in formal vocabulary instruction in a Bosnian context of English learning in Bosnia and Herzegovina.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(71771118 71471083)+1 种基金the Ministry of Education Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation of China(18YJCZH146)the Nanjing University Double First-Class project
文摘This study proposes a multiple attribute group decisionmaking(MAGDM)approach on the basis of the plant growth simulation algorithm(PGSA)and interval 2-tuple weighted average operators for uncertain linguistic weighted aggregation(ULWA).We provide an example for illustration and verification and compare several aggregation operators to indicate the optimality of the assembly method.In addition,we present two comparisons to demonstrate the practicality and effectiveness of the proposed method.The method can be used not only to aggregate MAGDM problems but also to solve multi-granularity uncertain linguistic information.Its high reliability,easy programming,and high-speed calculation can improve the efficiency of ULWA characteristics.Finally,the proposed method has the exact characteristics for linguistic information processing and can effectively avoid information distortion and loss.
文摘Crowdsourcing is widely used in various fields to collect goods and services from large participants.Evaluating teaching quality by collecting feedback from experts or students after class is not only delayed but also not accurate.In this paper,we present a crowdsourcing-based framework to evaluate teaching quality in the classroom using a weighted average operator to aggregate information from students’questionnaires described by linguistic 2-tuple terms.Then we define crowd grade based on similarity degree to distinguish contribution from different students and minimize the abnormal students’impact on the evaluation.The crowd grade would be updated at the end of each feedback so it can guarantee the evaluation accurately.Moreover,a simulated case is shown to illustrate how to apply this framework to assess teaching quality in the classroom.Finally,we developed a prototype and carried out some experiments on a series of real questionnaires and two sets of modified data.The results show that teachers can locate the weak points of teaching and furthermore to identify the abnormal students to improve the teaching quality.Meanwhile,our approach provides a strong tolerance for the abnormal student to make the evaluation more accurate.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2013020022).
文摘A method is proposed to deal with the uncertain multiple attribute group decision making problems,where 2-dimension uncertain linguistic variables(2DULVs)are used as the reliable way for the experts to express their fuzzy subjective evaluation information.Firstly,in order to measure the 2DULVs more accurately,a new method is proposed to compare two 2DULVs,called a score function,while a new function is defined to measure the distance between two 2DULVs.Secondly,two optimization models are established to determine the weight of experts and attributes based on the new distance formula and a weighted average operator is used to determine the comprehensive evaluation value of each alternative.Then,a score function is used to determine the ranking of the alternatives.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed method is proved by an illustrated example.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(61074093,61473048,61233008)the Open Research Project from SKLMCCS(20150101)Youth Talent Support Plan of Changsha University of Science and Technology
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11501523,61673320)。
文摘A 2-dimension linguistic lattice implication algebra(2DL-LIA)can build a bridge between logical algebra and 2-dimension fuzzy linguistic information.In this paper,the notion of a Boolean element is proposed in a 2DL-LIA and some properties of Boolean elements are discussed.Then derivations on 2DL-LIAs are introduced and the related properties of derivations are investigated.Moreover,it proves that the derivations on 2DL-LIAs can be constructed by Boolean elements.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50775108)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China(PAPD)
文摘In order to lessen adverse influences of excessive evaluative indicators of the initial set in multi-sensory evaluation,a2-tuple and rough set based reduction model is built to simplify the initial set of evaluative indicators. In the model,a great variety of descriptive forms of the multi-sensory evaluation are also taken into consideration. As a result,the method proves effective in reducing redundant indexes and minimizing index overlaps without compromising the integrity of the evaluation system. By applying the model in a multi-sensory evaluation involving community public information service facilities,the research shows that the results are satisfactory when using genetic algorithm optimized BP neural network as a calculation tool. It shows that using the reduced and simplified set of indicators has a better predication performance than the initial set,and 2-tuple and rough set based model offers an efficient way to reduce indicator redundancy and improves prediction capability of the evaluation model.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (60804063)863 Program (2006AA040202)
文摘Most of modern systems for information retrieval, fusion and management have to deal with more and more qualitative information （by linguistic labels） besides information expressed quantitatively （by numbers）, since human reports are better and easier expressed in natural language than with numbers. In this paper, Herrera-Martfnez＇s 2-Tuple linguistic representation model is extended for reasoning with uncertain and qualitative information in Dezert-Smarandache Theory （DSmT） framework, in order to overcome the limitations of current approaches, i.e., the lack of precision in the final results of linguistic information fusion according to 1-Tuple representation （ q1 ）- The linguistic information which expresses the expert＇s qualitative beliefs is expressed by means of mixed 2 Tuples （equidistant linguistic labels with a numeric biased value）. Together with the 2-Tuple representation model, some basic operators are presented to carry out the fusion operation among qualitative information sources. At last, through simple example how 2-Tuple qualitative DSmT-based （q2 DSmT） fusion rules can be used for qualitative reasoning and fusion under uncertainty, which advantage is also showed by comparing with other methods.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China（61473176,61105077,61402260,61074149） the Excellent Young and Middle-Aged Scientist Award Grant of Shandong Province of China（BS2012DX026,BS2013DX043） the Open Program from theState Key Laboratory of Management and Control for Complex Systems（20140102）
文摘It is critically important for companies to screen new product projects before they are launched to the market. So far, many approaches have been developed for tackling the process of screening product innovations. Due to uncertain, vague and incomplete information as well as dynamically complex process regarding to new product development （NPD）, a fuzzy linguistic approach employed linguistic assessments and the fuzzy-set-based computation is reasonable for screening new products. However, such a fuzzy linguistic approach faces with various defects and limitations, such as loss of information, failing in considering the aspects related to human nature on uncertain subjective judgments etc. These defects and limitations lead to a dilemma, i.e., it＇s very difficult to screen new product projects reasonably and precisely. In this paper, we propose a notion of proportional 3-tuple to represent a linguistic assessment and related ignoring information, and a preference-preserving proportional 3-tuple transformation for the unification of linguistic assessments represented by proportional 3-tuples between two different linguistic term sets. On this basis, a proportional 3-tuple fuzzy linguistic representation model for screening new product projects is developed. It is shown that the proposed model is flexible to handle uncertain, vague and incomplete information related to screening new product projects. It not only allows evaluators to express their subjective judgments with different confidence levels, but is also able to deal with incomplete linguistic assessments. Ultimately, the proposed model also improves the precision and reasonability of the screening result.
文摘This paper investigates one aspect of the processing perspective in L2 （the second language） learning： the processing of new words. The article does not try to offer a comprehensive overview of language acquisition mechanisms, but rather it intends to review more narrowly how our conceptual systems, governed by intricately linked networks of neural connections in the brain, make language development possible, at the same time creating some L2 processing problems. Vocabulary acquisition and application has been one of the main issues in English as a Second Language （ESL）/English as a Foreign Language （EFL） learning and teaching research. EFL instructors in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular, are coping with the effective vocabulary teaching approaches. The current paper will examine three principles based on cognitive linguistics （CL）, namely the study of categorization, prototype, and metaphor, and applications of these principles in formal vocabulary instruction in a Bosnian context of English learning in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
