A non-threshold consensus model based on the minimum cost and maximum consensus-increasing for multi-attribute large group decision-making

X Zhong, X Xu, B Pan - Information Fusion, 2022 - Elsevier
This study proposes a non-threshold consensus model that combines the minimum cost and
maximum consensus-increasing for multi-attribute large group decision-making (MALGDM) …

A multi-stage hybrid consensus reaching model for multi-attribute large group decision-making: Integrating cardinal consensus and ordinal consensus

X Zhong, X Xu, X Yin - Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Based on the notion that cardinal consensus and ordinal consensus are of equal
importance, a novel consensus reaching model for multi-attribute large group decision …

Consensus reaching process with multiobjective optimization for large-scale group decision making with cooperative game

P Wu, F Li, J Zhao, L Zhou… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Large-scale group decision making (LSGDM) is a common decision-making activity in which
experts elicit their preferences through preference relations with consistencies based on …

Knowledge structure-based consensus-reaching method for large-scale multiattribute group decision-making

YW Du, Q Chen, YL Sun, CH Li - Knowledge-Based Systems, 2021 - Elsevier
Large-scale multiattribute group decision-making (LMGDM) requires a large number of
participants with different knowledge structures. This study proposed an LMGDM consensus …

The interactive consensus reaching process with the minimum and uncertain cost in group decision making

Y Li, H Zhang, Y Dong - Applied Soft Computing, 2017 - Elsevier
The consensus model with the minimum cost (or minimum adjustments or minimum
information loss) is a powerful decision tool for consensus building in the group decision …

Adaptive consensus reaching process with hybrid strategies for large-scale group decision making

M Tang, H Liao, J Xu, D Streimikiene… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Large-scale group decision making, which involves dozens to hundreds of experts, is
attracting increasing attention and has become an important topic in the field of decision …

An endo-confidence-based consensus with hierarchical clustering and automatic feedback in multi-attribute large-scale group decision-making

X Tian, W Li, Z Xu, G Kou, C Nie - Information Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
With the development of novel technological and societal paradigms, consensus in multi-
attribute large-scale group decision making is of great significance. The confidence derived …

Managing consensus reaching process with self-confident double hierarchy linguistic preference relations in group decision making

X Gou, Z Xu, X Wang, H Liao - Fuzzy Optimization and Decision Making, 2021 - Springer
Group decision making (GDM) can be defined as an environment where there exist a set of
possible alternatives and a set of individuals (experts, judgements, etc.). Preference relation …

Consensus efficiency in group decision making: A comprehensive comparative study and its optimal design

H Zhang, Y Dong, F Chiclana, S Yu - European Journal of Operational …, 2019 - Elsevier
Consensus reaching processes (CRPs) aim to help decision-makers achieve agreement
regarding the solution to a common decision problem, and consequently play an …

Enhanced minimum-cost consensus: Focusing on overadjustment and flexible consensus cost

SM Yu, XT Zhang, Z Du - Information Fusion, 2023 - Elsevier
Minimum-cost consensus (MCC) using the optimization-based consensus rule (OR) has
been developed and widely applied to various group decision-making (GDM) contexts …