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Evaluation of Shared Micro-Mobility Systems for Sustainable Cities by Using a Consensus-Based Fermatean Fuzzy Multiple Objective Optimization and Full Multiplicative Form
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Saha, Abhijit; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Pamucar, Dragan; Arya, Leena; Simic, Vladimir
In Turkey, the transportation industry's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions increased by 147.1% between 1990 and 2019. Today, this transportation industry (i.e., freight and passenger) is among the significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in Turkey's megacities. Moreover, 65.43% of short-distance trips between home to work and home to school have been made by private automobiles in Istanbul and increasing concerns about environmental pollution have led practitioners to seek practical, robust, and effective solutions to reduce GHG emissions. Shared electric scooters have rapidly become popular for end-users and practitioners in megacities, depending on their valuable advantages. However, the rapid spread of micro-mobility, characterized by escooters, has also raised questions about this system's sustainability, suitability, and applicability. Thus, there are some critical and noteworthy gaps in this issue. This study investigates the factors affecting the suitable e-scooter selection for a sustainable urban transport system. Besides, it aims to develop a methodological framework for assessing the available e-scooter alternatives. For this purpose, a novel negotiation approach, a new form of the Delphi technique, was developed with the help of Fermatean fuzzy sets to identify the influential criteria. Also, the current paper presents a consensus-based MULTIMOORA (Multiple Objective Optimization on the basis of Ratio Analysis plus Full Multiplicative Form) decision-making model based on Fermatean fuzzy sets to address the appraisal problem concerning e-scooter selection. The current paper indicated that economic measures such as acquisition price and upkeep costs affect the e-scooter selection processes. In addition, an optimization model based on cross-entropy and dispersion measures is utilized to compute criteria weights. It highlighted that the costs of e-scooters are still high, and operators consider these criteria instead of the technical and operational features of the e-scooters. Finally, the validity check executed to test the robustness and trustworthiness of the model affirms the model's firmness and trustworthiness.
Optimizing Location Selection for Foreign Trade Intelligence Centres Using Spherical Fuzzy Methods
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Cizmecioglu, Sinan; Boz, Esra; Calik, Ahmet
This investigation focuses on a vital research topic that has significant research gaps in the literature, such as the selection of locations for foreign trade intelligence centres, which have a critical role in a country's development, a country's development and export capabilities. Previous studies have primarily addressed site selection in the context of manufacturing industries and retail outlets, focusing on strategies, and often ignored the unique requirements of foreign trade intelligence operations. This study solves the problem by considering the requirements of an innovative and integrated decision-making approach developed in the context of foreign trade intelligence centres, while at the same time filling the relevant research gap. The proposed model provides a mathematical form by extending Delphi management with spherical fuzzy sets to highlight influential evaluation criteria, as well as providing an integrated decision-making model extended with spherical fuzzy numbers to assess alternatives and determine rankings. Ten primary evaluation criteria are established to present a set of criteria for the authorities. The importance level of the criteria and assessments of alternatives for these criteria are aggregated spherical fuzzy numbers. A mixed integer non-linear multi-objective mathematical model is developed for the previous stages' outputs and different parameters. The results of the empirical application in Turkey show that Mersin is the most suitable alternative due to its attractive government incentives and strong commercial vitality compared to other options. The robustness checks verified the model's validity and reliability, proving a consistent decision-making tool for decision-makers and policymakers in the context of systematic decision-making.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supplier Evaluation for Airlines Through Lopcow and Marcos Approaches With Interval-Valued Fuzzy Neutrosophic Information
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Ecer, Fatih; Tanriverdi, Gokhan; Yasar, Mehmet; Gorcun, Omer Faruk
In line with the 2050 net zero emission target, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is recognized as one of the most effective decarbonization solutions for the aviation industry, which has been identified among the critical areas for mitigating climate change. However, although sustainability issues and decarbonization have attracted scholars' attention in various terms for the airline industry, we identified some significant theoretical and managerial gaps as follows: (i) the number of studies evaluating sustainable suppliers by airlines via multicriteria decision-making (MCDM) approaches are very few, (ii) the extant literature has no paper addressing airlines' SAF supplier selection process, and (iii) no widely established criteria set in the literature to evaluate the SAF suppliers for airlines. We propose a novel model for the decision-making process of airlines' sustainable SAF supplier selection, including 39 criteria from 5 aspects considering the triple bottom of sustainability. The proposed model involves the combination of the logarithmic percentage change-driven objective weighting (LOPCOW) and measurement alternatives and ranking according to the compromise solution (MARCOS) approaches' extended forms based on the interval-valued fuzzy neutrosophic numbers (IVFNN). A comprehensive sensitivity and comparison control is further exploited to display the developed framework's robustness and practicality. Our results suggest that airlines prioritize the green initiatives of SAF suppliers over the economic aspect in the process of sustainable SAF supplier selection. We provide some managerial and policy insights for practitioners and policy-makers in the airline industry and some directions for further research.
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Telescopic forklift selection through a novel interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy PIPRECIA-WISP approach
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Ulutas, Alptekin; Topal, Ayse; Ecer, Fatih
Telescopic forklifts stand apart from other forklift types, boasting numerous benefits. They offer notable advantages, such as enhanced manoeuvrability, accessibility to elevated areas, versatility, and the capacity to operate at high speeds. Choosing appropriate telescopic forklifts can substantially enhance operational efficiency and efficacy within the industry. Concurrently, it can bolster business competitiveness by expediting logistical processes, yielding notable cost reductions. Nonetheless, the intricacy and specificity inherent in these machines complicate the decision-making process for stakeholders. Furthermore, conflicting criteria, the continuous evolution of manufacturers' models, and the industry's intricate nature compound the selection challenges. Hence, there is a pressing need for a resilient, dependable, and practical decision-making framework capable of adeptly navigating uncertainties to yield reliable and coherent outcomes. This study aimed to develop an integrated decision-making model based on interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy (IVFF) sets to respond to these requirements and address this critical decision-making problem in the relevant industry, which is also significantly affected by complex uncertainties. This work, therefore, introduces an integrated methodology for decisionmaking, IVFF-PIPRECIA and IVFF-WISP techniques. IVFF-PIPRECIA determines criteria importance weights, whereas IVFF-WISP identifies optimal alternatives. A case study in the textile industry validates the framework's practicality. Purchase price emerges as the primary criterion, exceeding 500 thousand euros for telescopic forklifts, followed closely by load-carrying capacity. The second alternative proves to be the best option. Comparative and sensitivity analyses confirm the model's credibility. The approach effectively handles decisionmaking uncertainties, yielding competitive outcomes. It can be applied to diverse engineering problems. Insights from this study assist users in selecting optimal equipment and may inform forklift manufacturers in improving machinery. Future research could focus on establishing real-time operational data collection frameworks for these vehicles.
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Evaluating the Deep Learning Software Tools for Large-Scale Enterprises Using a Novel Todiffa-Mcdm Framework
(Elsevier, 2024) Gligoric, Zoran; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Gligoric, Milos; Pamucar, Dragan; Simic, Vladimir; Kucukonder, Hande
Deep learning (DL) is one of the most promising technological developments emerging in the fourth industrial revolution era for businesses to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce errors. Accordingly, hierarchical learning software selection is one of the most critical decision-making problems in integrating neural network applications into business models. However, selecting appropriate reinforcement learning software for integrating deep learning applications into enterprises' business models takes much work for decision-makers. There are several reasons for this: first, practitioners' limited knowledge and experience of DL makes it difficult for decision-makers to adapt this technology into their enterprises' business model and significantly increases complex uncertainties. Secondly, according to the authors' knowledge, no study in the literature addresses deep structured learning solutions with the help of MCDM approaches. Consequently, making inferences concerning criteria that should be considered in an evaluation process is impossible by considering the studies in the relevant literature. Considering these gaps, this study presents a novel decision-making approach developed by the authors. It involves the combination of two new decision-making approaches, MAXC (MAXimum of Criterion) and TODIFFA (the total differential of alternative), which were developed to solve current decision-making problems. When the most important advantages of this model are considered, it associates objective and subjective approaches and eliminates some critical limitations of these methodologies. Besides, it has an easily followable algorithm without the need for advanced mathematical knowledge for practitioners and provides highly stable and reliable results in solving complex decision-making problems. Another novelty of the study is that the criteria are determined with a long-term negotiation process that is part of comprehensive fieldwork with specialists. When the conclusions obtained using this model are briefly reviewed, the C2 "Data Availability and Quality" criterion is the most influential in selecting deep learning software. The C7 "Time Constraints" criterion follows the most influential factor. Remarkably, prior research has overlooked the correlation between the performance of Deep Learning (DL) platforms and the quality and accessibility of data. The findings of this study underscore the necessity for DL platform developers to devise solutions to enable DL platforms to operate effectively, notwithstanding the availability of clean, high-quality, and adequate data. Finally, the robustness check carried out to test the validity of the proposed model confirms the accuracy and robustness of the results obtained by implementing the suggested model.
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Evaluating the Financial Credibility of Third-Party Logistic Providers Through a Novel Frank Operators-Driven Group Decision-Making Model With Dual Hesitant Linguistic Q-rung Orthopair Fuzzy Information
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2025) Sarkar, Arun; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Ecer, Fatih; Senapati, Tapan; Kucukonder, Hande
In the relevant literature, there is no study dealing with the financial credibility of third-party logistic providers with the help of decision-making frames. Further, there are no criteria to evaluate the third-party logistics providers' creditworthiness in practice, and decision-makers in the banks consider their judgments and experiences to assess the demand of the logistics firms. This study proposes a multi-criteria group decision-making framework through a dual hesitant linguistic q-rung orthopair fuzzy (DHLq-ROF) set to manage uncertainties more effectively and make a theoretical contribution to the academic literature. For ranking, the score function and accuracy function are defined. Additionally, some novel operational laws based on Frank t-norms and t-conorms are defined for DHLq-ROF numbers. A wide range of generalized aggregation operators, such as DHLqROF Frank weighted averaging, DHLq-ROF Frank weighted geometric, DHLq-ROF Frank generalized weighted averaging, and DHLq-ROF Frank generalized weighted geometric operators, are also investigated. Beyond that, several prominent characteristics of the proposed operators are studied. It is applied to a financial credibility problem for a multinational organization to demonstrate the introduced model's applicability. Considering the results obtained regarding the importance of the criteria, the most crucial criterion is market indebtedness, followed by fleet vehicle structure and current rate criteria, respectively. The results indicate that UPS, Kuhne & Nagel and DHL Deutsche Post are the best third-party logistic providers. The sensitivity analysis shows that the framework possesses favourable flexibility and effectiveness. Thanks to the framework's ability to produce practical solutions to challenging decision-making problems, it can be reliably preferred in engineering and other fields.
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The Blockchain Technology Selection in the Logistics Industry Using a Novel Mcdm Framework Based on Fermatean Fuzzy Sets and Dombi Aggregation
(Elsevier Science Inc, 2023) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Pamucar, Dragan; Biswas, Sanjib
Logistics is a sophisticated system involving third-party logistics (3PL) providers, freight forwarders, warehousing companies, and transport service producers in various transport modes, such as road, rail, air, maritime, and multimodal transportation. Furthermore, it is possible to add customs clearance agencies, insurance companies, banks, and relevant institutions and organizations to the system. Effective logistics systems must sustainably provide customers with quality and satisfactory logistics services using data shared over advanced technologies. Nevertheless, data and information on logistics are usually challenging to collect, process, and understand, as they are primarily unstructured, unreachable, and unstandardized. Blockchain is a new and advanced technology promising to eliminate or mitigate the adverse effects of these difficulties. However, blockchain technology practices in the logistics industry are extraordinarily scarce; and a few blockchain platforms have attempted to produce solutions for a few large-scale and global logistics firms. Hence, the digital transformation process involving blockchain technology for a logistics company encounters the challenge of selecting an appropriate blockchain platform for the logistics industry's needs. Although studies have been carried out in the relevant literature to select a suitable blockchain platform for various industries, few of these studies dealt with selecting the best blockchain platform for the logistics industry. Hence, experimental studies on choosing the proper blockchain platform in the logistics industry that tries to manage outstandingly complicated relations and linkages among stakeholders are currently inadequate. The current study presents a novel, robust, practical, and powerful decision-making tool that can also overcome highly complex uncertainties to identify the most feasible blockchain technology for the logistics industry. The robustness of the study's findings is validated with comprehensive sensitivity and comparative analyses.
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Warehouse Site Selection for Humanitarian Relief Organizations Using an Interval-Valued Fermatean Fuzzy Lopcow-Rafsi Model
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Korucuk, Selcuk; Aytekin, Ahmet; Gorcun, Ozhan; Simic, Vladimir; Gorcun, Omer Faruk
The selection of warehouse locations for humanitarian organizations represents a critical and strategic decisiomaking process. It is inherently complex, influenced by uncertainties and conflicting criteria. This study presents an integrated decision-making framework tailored to address this complexity for humanitarian organizations. The framework combined two key methodologies: logarithmic percentage change-driven objective weighting (LOPCOW) and ranking of alternatives through functional mapping of criterion sub-intervals into a single interval (RAFSI). Besides, this model has strengthened by extending with the help of the interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy sets to capture and process highly complex ambiguities. A significant advantage of this proposed model is its high resilience against the rank reversal problem, which is a critical shortcoming and challenge in decisionmaking methodologies. Additionally, the model boasts a robust, powerful, and practical structure coupled with a straightforward and easily understandable algorithm. Based on the results obtained through the implementation of the model, population density (0.1140) emerges as the most critical factor influencing decisions regarding site selection. Humanitarian organizations aim to rescue and assist as many individuals as possible during and after a disaster, prioritizing their humanitarian needs. Therefore, enhancing logistical efficiency in disaster zones and promptly reaching affected populations becomes feasible when humanitarian aid warehouses are as close as possible to areas with the highest concentration of potential disaster victims. Moreover, according to the study's findings, the most suitable option identified for the case study was Bagcilar. The conclusions drawn from sensitivity and comparative analyses affirm the model's reliability, consistency, and resilience.
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Sustainability Performance Analysis of Micro-Mobility Solutions in Urban Transportation With a Novel Ivfnn-Delphi-LOPCOW-CoCoSo Framework
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2023) Ecer, Fatih; Kucukonder, Hande; Kaya, Sema Kayapinar; Gorcun, Omer Faruk
Almost all megacities worldwide are under pressure from environmental pollution and excessive resource usage due to rapid urbanization and increasing urban population. Within this scope, micro-mobility solutions (MMSs), an extension to the primary urban transportation network, have become even more critical recently. However, when we executed a preliminary investigation concerning MMSs' sustainability, we noted some critical theoretical and managerial gaps: (1) the number of studies assessing MMSs using decision-making approaches is excessively scarce, (2) no paper in the literature deals with the MMSs' sustainability performance, and (3) there are no commonly accepted criteria set to assess the sustainability of the MMSs in the literature. The current study aims to present a practical and robust decision-making framework that can over-come excessively complicated uncertainties to evaluate the sustainability performance of MMSs. Further, it suggests a novel methodological framework, i.e., Delphi, Loga-rithmic Percentage Change-Driven Objective Weighting (LOPCOW), and Combined Compromise Solution (CoCoSo) methods with interval-valued fuzzy neutrosophic number (IVFNN) informa-tion, which can be defined as a reconciliation tool to set the criteria affecting the assessment processes. Findings present that computing time, scenic adoption, and accidents are the foremost criteria, whereas mini-electric VH, powered standing scooter, and powered seated scooter are the most promising MMSs, respectively. Findings reveal that computing time, scenic adoption, and accidents are the critical factors for the sustainability assessment of MMSs, whereas mini-electric VH, powered standing scooter, and powered seated scooter are the most promising MMSs, respectively. The current paper's overall outcomes and findings can assist practitioners and policy-makers in the urban transportation industry in setting sustainability policies and investing in the more rational and sustainable MMSs.
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EVALUATING LOGISTICS VILLAGES IN TURKEY USING HYBRID IMPROVED FUZZY SWARA (IMF SWARA) AND FUZZY MABAC TECHNIQUES
(Vilnius Gediminas Tech Univ, 2021) Hashemkhani Zolfani, Sarfaraz; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Kucukonder, Hande
Positioning in the right location for organizing logistics activities is a determinative factor in the aspect of costs, effectivity, productivity, and performance of these operations carried out by logistics firms. The proper logistics village selection is a crucial, complicated, and time-consuming process for decision-makers who have to make the right and optimal decision on this issue. Decision-makers need a methodological frame with a practical algorithm that can be implemented quickly to solve these decision-making problems. Within this scope, the current paper aims to present an evaluation tool, which provides more reasonable and reliable results for decision-makers to solve the logistics village selection problem that is very complicated and has uncertain conditions based on fuzzy approaches. In this study, we propose the Improved Fuzzy Step-Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (IMF SWARA), a modified and extended version of the traditional fuzzy Step-Wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (F-SWARA) to identify the criteria weights. Also, we suggest applying the fuzzy Multi-Attributive Border Approximation area Comparison (F-MABAC) technique to determine the preference ratings of the alternatives. This combination has many valuable contributions. For example, it proposes to use a more reliable and consistent evaluation scale based on fuzzy sets. Hence, decision-makers can perform more reliable and reasonable pairwise comparisons by considering this evaluation scale. Besides, it presents a multi-attribute evaluation system based on the identified criteria weights. From this perspective, the proposed model is implemented to evaluate eight different logistics village alternatives with respect to nine selection criteria. According to the analysis results, while A8 is the most appropriate option, C1 Gross National Product (GNP) is the most significant criterion. A comprehensive sensitivity analysis was performed to test the robustness and validation of the proposed model, and the results of the analysis approve the validity and applicability of the proposed model. As a result, the suggested integrated MCDM framework can be applied as a valuable and practical decisionmaking tool to develop new strategies and improve the logistics operations by decision-makers.
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Container Vessel Selection for Maritime Shipping Companies by Using an Extended Version of the Grey Relation Analysis (gra) With the Help of Type-2 Neutrosophic Fuzzy Sets (t2nfn)
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2022) Zolfani, Sarfaraz Hashemkhani; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Kundu, Pradip; Kucukonder, Hande
Contrary to expectations, based on occurring changes in customer behaviours related to consuming and shopping triggered by the pandemic, the global container shipping market has continued to grow during COVID 19. Experts estimate that these increases will continue in the future due to changing consumption habits. However, container shipping companies (CSCs) may soon encounter many troubles and challenging situations. They have an extremely fragile structure and may be entirely unprotected when they encounter unexpected situations sourced from external factors. (i.e., due to grounding of a ship, complete blockage of the Suez channel for three weeks can be given as a clear example of that). Hence, selecting an appropriate container vessel type can help construct a healthier container shipping system less influenced by adverse conditions for decision-makers and practitioners. Besides, it can provide a more effective and productive maritime transportation environment for all stakeholders. However, selecting a proper container vessel type is a complicated decision-making problem since many conflicting criteria and complex ambiguities exist. The current paper proposes an extended version of the GRA technique with the help of type-2 neutrosophic fuzzy sets (T2NFN) for capturing and processing uncertainties better than the traditional MCDM frameworks. According to the obtained results, C6, container carrying capacity, is the most influential criterion and the type of post-Suezmax container vessel is the best option for the CSCs, as it provides advantages at a satisfactory level for almost all criteria than others. After the proposed model was applied, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis (SA) was performed to test the validity of the T2NFN GRA approach. The results of SA approve the applicability, effectivity, and robustness of the model.
An Integrated Decision-Making Framework to Evaluate the Route Alternatives in Overweight/Oversize Transportation
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2026) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Kundu, Pradip; Kucukonder, Hande; Dogan, Gurkan; Tirkolaee, Erfan Babaee
Overweight and oversized transport (O&OT) has become one of the most critical elements of project logistics, driven by advancements in transportation and lifting technologies that now allow high-volume loads to be moved across long distances. This type of transportation operation, also called abnormal transportation, is greatly affected by technical factors such as the weight and geometry of the load, road surface, axle load limitations, slope, and ground strength, as well as external variables such as weather conditions, traffic density, and legal regulations. In planning and operational processes, Decision-Makers (DMs) and practitioners who plan and execute operations without adequately considering these factors and variables can lead to delays in operations, serious risks, and loss of productivity. This research proposes a flexible decision support model that integrates Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and Logarithmic Percentage Change-driven Objective Weighting (LOPCOW), and a ranking technique; i.e., Mixed Aggregation by Comprehensive Normalization Technique (MACONT) techniques to address the decision problems related to route selection, one of the most critical problems in transporting heavy and bulky loads, and to produce reasonable solutions. The proposed model significantly reduces information losses by processing subjective and objective information and integrating subjective (SWARA) and objective (LOPCOW) methods. Unlike traditional ranking approaches, the MACONT method combines three different normalization techniques to determine the ranking performance of alternatives. In this way, it provides more reliable and accurate results by reducing the deviations of the results provided by the single normalization technique. In addition, it shows each alternative's good and bad performance compared to the others and is more convincing about the results obtained. According to the results obtained by applying the proposed model, fuel consumption (0.096) is determined as the most effective and critical factor in selecting the route on which heavy and bulky loads will be transported. In this context, choosing routes that allow lower fuel consumption can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and external costs arising from transportation. The extensive robustness and validation check to test the proposed model prove that the proposed model is a reliable, robust, and practical decision-making tool for making reasonable and rational decisions in O&OT.
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3d Printer Selection for the Sustainable Manufacturing Industry Using an Integrated Decision-Making Model Based on Dombi Operators in the Fermatean Fuzzy Environment
(Mdpi, 2024) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Zolfani, Sarfaraz Hashemkhani; Kucukonder, Hande; Antucheviciene, Jurgita; Pavlovskis, Miroslavas
Three-dimensional printers (3DPs), as critical parts of additive manufacturing (AM), are state-of-the-art technologies that can help practitioners with digital transformation in production processes. Three-dimensional printer performance mostly depends on good integration with artificial intelligence (AI) to outperform humans in overcoming complex tasks using 3DPs equipped with AI technology, particularly in producing an object with no smooth surface and a standard geometric shape. Hence, 3DPs also provide an opportunity to improve engineering applications in manufacturing processes. As a result, AM can create more sustainable production systems, protect the environment, and reduce external costs arising from industries' production activities. Nonetheless, practitioners do not have sufficient willingness since this kind of transformation in production processes is a crucial and irrevocable decision requiring vast knowledge and experience. Thus, presenting a methodological frame and a roadmap may help decision-makers take more responsibility for accelerating the digital transformation of production processes. The current study aims to fill the literature's critical theoretical and managerial gaps. Therefore, it suggests a powerful and efficient decision model for solving 3DP selection problems for industries. The suggested hybrid FF model combines the Fermatean Fuzzy Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (FF-SWARA) and the Fermatean Ranking of Alternatives through Functional mapping of criterion sub-intervals into a Single Interval (FF-RAFSI) approaches. The novel FF framework is employed to solve a critical problem encountered in the automobile manufacturing industry with the help of two related case studies. In addition, the criteria are identified and categorized regarding their influence degrees using a group decision approach based on an extended form of the Delphi with the aid of the Fermatean fuzzy sets. According to the conclusions of the analysis, the criteria "Accuracy" and "Quality" are the most effective measures. Also, the suggested hybrid model and its outcomes were tested by executing robustness and validation checks. The results of the analyses prove that the suggested integrated framework is a robust and practical decision-making tool.
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Prioritization of Crowdsourcing Models for Last-Mile Delivery Using Fuzzy Sugeno-Weber Framework
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Pamucar, Dragan; Lazarevic, Dragan; Dobrodolac, Momcilo; Simic, Vladimir; Gorcun, Omer Faruk
Modern technologies provide new opportunities for the industry but raise the expectations of the customers as well. This is valid also for the postal, courier, and logistics industries. The biggest challenge for the companies in the field is to improve the efficiency of the final phase in the transfer of shipments - last-mile delivery. A contemporary solution relates to collaboration between delivery companies and citizens who are willing to perform the delivery tasks as an additional activity to their established job or routine. Such a concept is known as crowdsourcing. There are several approaches within crowdsourcing, for example, transportation by car, utilizing public transport, etc. To make an appropriate choice, multiple criteria should be considered. This paper aims to propose an original methodology for solving the explained multi-criteria decision-making problem. The proposed framework is based on the application of the Sugeno-Weber nonlinear functions in a fuzzy environment. The application of the fuzzy Sugeno-Weber weighted assessment methodology showed that the proposed methodology has adaptability, a high degree of generalization, and stability of results. This enables the applicability of the methodology to various tasks from a broad spectrum of areas, which represents an additional value. A reallife case study is provided to solve the prioritization of crowdsourcing models in suburban municipalities of Belgrade, Serbia. The available alternatives and the most important criteria for the crowdsourced delivery model are identified. All criteria are divided into four groups, which define the dimensions of sustainability, including the technical aspect. The results of the conducted research indicate a high level of convenience in using one's car or daily bus lines for crowdsourced delivery to optimize the entire process of shipment transfer in the observed territory.
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A Novel Integrated Mcdm Framework Based on Type-2 Neutrosophic Fuzzy Sets (t2nn) for the Selection of Proper Second-Hand Chemical Tankers
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2022) Gorcun, Omer Faruk
Shipping companies may not present appropriate and reasonable shipping charges to their customers due to the high investment costs of chemical tanker vessels. Hence, the second-hand chemical tanker vessel selection may present many advantages and opportunities to the shipping companies. However, selecting a suitable chemical tanker represents a complicated process requiring overcoming many ambiguities and considering many conflicting criteria. For this purpose, the current paper proposes a new and integrated MCDM approach based on Type-2 Neutrosophic fuzzy sets. The proposed model combines the advantages of TOPSIS and WASPAS techniques, and it uses Type-2 Neutrosophic fuzzy sets to process the uncertainties. The proposed model was applied to solve decision-making problems in selecting appropriate second-hand chemical tankers among 15 alternatives to show effectivity, pertinence, and robustness. In the current paper, 14 different selection criteria were identified to evaluate the chemical tanker vessels. According to the results, C13 '' Maintenance cost is the most significant factor, and A3 is the best and most preferable chemical tanker. Also, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis was carried out to test the validity and applicability of the suggested model, and the sensitivity analysis approves the applicability, robustness, and validity of the model.
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Efficiency Analysis Technique With Input and Output Satisficing Approach Based on Type-2 Neutrosophic Fuzzy Sets: a Case Study of Container Shipping Companies
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2023) Zolfani, Sarfaraz Hashemkhani; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Canakcioglu, Mustafa; Tirkolaee, Erfan Babaee
This work tries to discuss and evaluate the advantages and superiorities of the extended Efficiency Analysis Technique with Input and Output Satisficing (EATWIOS) method based on Type-2 Neutrosophic Fuzzy Numbers (T2NFNs). The suggested model is maximally stable and robust by considering sensitivity analysis results which demonstrates a new performance analysis approach based on T2NFN sets. The proposed model deals with the input and output criteria and considers existing uncertainties arising from insufficient information and the dy-namic structure of the industries. The model's basic algorithm has a unique structure compared to the previous performance analysis technique, and it does not require applying additional weighting techniques to identify the criteria weights. To the best of our knowledge, the extended version of the EATWIOS technique based on the T2NFN set is presented for the first time. The developed model provides reasonable and logical results to practitioners because it deals with satisfactory outputs instead of optimal outputs. This model is an immensely strengthened version of the EATWIOS technique, as the T2NFN sets treat predictable and unpredictable un-certainties. The suggested T2NFN-EATWIOS is then applied to a real-world assessment problem in the container shipping industry. The obtained results are pretty reasonable and logical. Moreover, the results of a compre-hensive sensitivity analysis with three stages approve the robustness of the suggested model.
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The Selection of Appropriate Ro-Ro Vessel in the Second-Hand Market Using the Waspas' Bonferroni Approach in Type 2 Neutrosophic Fuzzy Environment
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, 2023) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Pamucar, Dragan; Krishankumar, Raghunathan; Kucukonder, Hande
The second-hand vessel market has quite different dynamics than the market of the new-building vessel, and highly complicated and conflicting criteria and many uncertainties affect the ship selection process. Therefore, it is required to use a robust mathematical model to solve these kinds of decision-making problems. For this purpose, this paper presents an extended version of WASPAS (Weighted Aggregated Sum Product ASsessment) techniques with the help of T2NN based on the Bonferroni function (T2NN WASPAS'B). The three main focal points of the proposed approach are (i) setting the influential criteria to select the appropriate Ro-Ro vessel in the second-hand vessel market; and (ii) presenting a flexible group decision-making approach, which is proper to real decision-making problems. (iii) detecting the interrelations among criteria and eliminating the negative impacts of undesirable and excessive values in input variables on the results. Practical use of the proposed approach is demonstrated to select the appropriate Ro-Ro vessel in the second-hand market. The analysis results show that the most effective and determinative factor is Trailer Lane length, and the most effective alternative is GREIFSWALD. Besides, the consistency and validity of the obtained results have been verified with the help of a stability and robustness check. The results prove that the proposed novel T2NN WASPAS'B model is robust, powerful, and reliable for making rational and realistic decisions.
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Foreign Market Selection of Suppliers Through a Novel Ref-Sort Technique
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2022) Aytekin, Ahmet; Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Ecer, Fatih; Pamucar, Dragan; Karamasa, Caglar
Purpose The present study aims to provide a practical and robust assessment technique for assessing countries' investability in global supply chains to practitioners. Thus, the proposed approach can help decision-makers evaluate and select appropriate countries in the expansion process of the global supply chains and reduce risks concerning country (market) selection. Design/methodology/approach The present study proposes a novel decision-making approach, namely the REF-Sort technique. The proposed approach has many valuable contributions to the literature. First, it has an efficient basic algorithm and can be applied to solve highly complicated decision-making problems without requiring advanced mathematical knowledge. Besides, some characteristics differentiate REF-Sort apart from other techniques. REF-Sort employs the value or value range that reflects the most typical characteristic of the relevant class in assignment processes. The reference values in REF-Sort and center profiles are similar in this regard. On the other hand, class references can be defined as ranges in REF-Sort. Secondary values, called successors, can also be employed to assign a value to the appropriate class. REF-Sort can also determine the reference and successor values/ranges independently of the decision matrix. In addition, the proposed model is a maximally stable and consistent decision-making tool, as it is resistant to the rank reversal problem. Findings The current papers' findings indicate that countries have different features concerning investment. Hence, the current paper pointed out that only 22% of the 95 countries are investable, whereas 19% are risky. Thus, decision-makers should make detailed evaluations using robust, powerful, and practical decision-making tools to make more reasonable and logical decisions concerning country selection. Originality/value The current paper proposes a novel decision-making approach to evaluate. According to the authors' information, the proposed model has been applied to evaluate investable countries for the global supply chains for the first time.
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A Novel Performance Evaluation Technique Based on Integrated Weighting Approach: A Case Study in the Field of Sport Management
(Growing Science, 2021) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Kucukonder, Hande
It is a fact accepted by everybody that football is the most popular sport around the world. The result of a derby match may be very important for millions of people. Even the time seems to stop on a match day for so many people. Show and entertainment are the most important aspects of football. If soccer players have a high performance, a match may provide pleasure and excitement to audiences. Briefly, the performance and quality of soccer players are the key factors, which draw audiences. Goalkeepers are also one of the important components of football like other players playing different positions such as strikers, mid-fielders, and defenders. Moreover, a goalkeeper can affect the result of a match positively or negatively. Therefore, with the help of a mathematical approach as the methodological framework, it can be seen that the examination of the performance of goalkeepers can be beneficial for decision-makers performing in the fields of sport and the future studies. The current paper proposes an improved integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach to evaluate the selection of goalkeepers; and this model can be applied for goalkeeper's performance analysis. The proposed model combines the weights of criteria calculated with the help of both the CRITIC and the PSI techniques by applying the weight aggregation operator. It also ranks the decision alternatives by implementing the WASPAS technique based on the final criteria weights obtained by using the weight aggregation operator. In addition, a comprehensive sensitivity analysis consisting of three stages was performed to verify the validation of the suggested hybrid model. It has been observed that All has remained the best option for all scenarios. As a result, the results of the sensitivity analysis prove that the proposed hybrid MCDM technique is a very useful, strong and applicable approach. Also, the results obtained by applying the proposed model are accurate, realistic, and reasonable according to the results of the validation test. (C) 2021 by the authors; licensee Growing Science, Canada.
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Evaluation of the Second-Hand Lng Tanker Vessels Using Fuzzy Mcgdm Approach Based on the Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Aras (it2f-Aras) Technique
(Pergamon-elsevier Science Ltd, 2024) Gorcun, Omer Faruk; Kundu, Pradip; Kucukonder, Hande; Senthil, S.
Selecting appropriate LNG tankers is paramount in the maritime sector. Opting for suitable second-hand LNG vessels is a significant and efficient strategy for managing transportation operations effectively and meeting industry standards. Given LNG tanker specifications and shipbuilding capacity, the second-hand LNG tanker market adequately meets maritime industry demands. Thus, there is a strong motivation to evaluate the current second-hand vessel market. However, uncertainties prevail, necessitating decision-makers to employ a resilient and practical methodological framework to address uncertainties and complex decision-making scenarios effectively. This study proposes a decision-making framework integrating the Delphi and Additive Ratio Assessment (ARAS) methods, leveraging interval type-2 fuzzy sets (IT2FSs). This framework resolves real-life challenges associated with selecting second-hand LNG tankers, demonstrating the practicality of the approach. Using IT2FSs, the Delphi method identifies critical criteria influencing second-hand tanker vessel selection. "Cargo carriage capacity" emerged as the most influential criterion, followed by "purchasing costs" and "year of construction." Moreover, "Mediterranean Energy" was deemed the most suitable second-hand LNG tanker among the six alternatives assessed. Thorough sensitivity analysis validated the proposed model and its implications, confirming its validity and applicability.