Evaluation of process technologies for sustainable mining using interval rough number based heronian and power averaging functions

• DOI: 10.1016/j.knosys.2024.111494
• Publication Date: 2024-02-08T04:02:41Z
• Authors: Dragan Pamucar; Muhammet Deveci; Ilgin Gokasar; Pablo R. Brito-Pa...; Luis Martínez
• Keywords: Decision matrix

The mining sector is vital for the world's economy and provides an important source of wealth various countries. mines future must adhere to sustainable principles, which rely on applying right technologies. This study evaluates alternatives choosing best process technology, mining, by using interval rough decision-making model, considering four main criteria (cost, efficiency, environmental, social) fifteen sub-criteria. approach was used treat uncertainty imprecision in information, enabled objective processing information. A novel that makes use hybrid Heronian Power Averaging (HPA) functions based number developed assess different technologies mining. Nonlinear HPA were see criteria's mutual influence eliminate impact extreme unreasonable arguments initial decision matrix. case illustrate feasibility proposed model a sensitivity analysis conducted examine effects weights ranking. results show methodology powerful tool decision-making.