Complex Fuzzy MARCOS and WASPAS Approaches with Z-Numbers for Augmented Reality Decision Making

Aliha Shahid; Shahzaib Ashraf; Muhammad Shakir Chohan

doi:10.31181/sor31202637

Authors

Aliha Shahid Institute of Mathematics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan Author
Shahzaib Ashraf Institute of Mathematics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8616-8829
Muhammad Shakir Chohan Institute of Mathematics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan 64200, Pakistan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6285-7980

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31181/sor31202637

Keywords:

Complex fuzzy Z-number, Decision-making, WARPAS method, MARCOS method

Abstract

This study introduces two innovative decision-making methods, MARCOS and WASPAS, based on complex fuzzy Z-number sets. The methodology employs these approaches to evaluate the application of augmented reality (AR) in contemporary society as a case study, highlighting their advantages and nuanced differences. The complex fuzzy Z-number, which integrates Z-number and complex fuzzy set theories, serves as the foundation of this research. The study presents comprehensive flowcharts for both MARCOS and WASPAS, detailing their decision-making processes. A thorough analysis of the results is provided, along with future research directions that emphasize the potential of this methodological framework. The findings contribute to advancing decision-making in AR applications by offering comparative insights using complex fuzzy Z-number sets. Furthermore, the comparison section demonstrates the methodological robustness and validity of the proposed approach.

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