An algorithmic multiple attribute decision-making context to model uncertainty associated with hospital site selection problem using complex sv-neutrosophic soft information

ABSTRACT

Decision-making approaches are often used in uncertain environments by people who must make difficult judgments in daily life, including elements of varied qualities and costs. These methods assist decision-makers in managing ambiguity and uncertainty, allowing for more informed and risk-reduced decisions. This research introduces an advanced framework called a complex single-valued neutrosophic soft set (csvNSS) to address uncertainties inherent in decision-making. The csvNSS framework is capable of managing information periodicity by introducing two components: amplitude and phase. The first deals with fuzzy membership, while the second manages periodicity within a complex plane. Some rudiments of csvNSS like properties, set operations and aggregations, are investigated. To make these ideas practically applicable in choosing an appropriate location for the hospital, an algorithm for handling csvNSS is proposed. An enhanced strategy is validated through the use of a specific example that takes site selection for hospital into account. The outcome demonstrates the efficacy of the suggested strategy. The method can be used in other domains where selection issues arise.

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Supplemental data for this article can be accessed online at https://doi.org/10.1080/08839514.2024.2375110