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Some aspects of intuitionistic fuzzy sets

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We first discuss the significant role that duality plays in many aggregation operations involving intuitionistic fuzzy subsets. We then consider the extension to intuitionistic fuzzy subsets of a number of ideas from standard fuzzy subsets. In particular we look at the measure of specificity. We also look at the problem of alternative selection when decision criteria satisfaction is expressed using intuitionistic fuzzy subsets. We introduce a decision paradigm called the method of least commitment. We briefly look at the problem of defuzzification of intuitionistic fuzzy subsets.

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Yager, R.R. Some aspects of intuitionistic fuzzy sets. Fuzzy Optim Decis Making 8, 67–90 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10700-009-9052-7

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