RETRACTED: Enhanced computer network security assessment through employing an integrated LogTODIM-TOPSIS technique under interval neutrosophic sets

Abstract

Keywords

Multiple-attribute group decision-making (MAGDM)interval neutrosophic sets (INSs)logarithmic TODIM technique TOPSIS technique computer network security evaluation

The following articles have been retracted at the request of the Publisher:

Zhao L, Du S. Incorporating intelligence in multiple-attribute decision-making using algorithmic framework and double-valued neutrosophic sets: Varied applications to teaching quality evaluation. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2025; 29(3): 348–362. DOI:10.1177/13272314241313147.

Lu M. Advancements in MADM with college English teaching quality evaluation: Integrating 2-tuple linguistic neutrosophic models with prioritized heronian mean techniques. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2025; 29(1): 79–94. DOI:10.3233/KES-230235.

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Huo J, Zhang W, Chen Z. Enhanced decision-making through an intelligent algorithmic approach for multiple-attribute college English teaching quality evaluation with interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2024; 28(2): 279294. DOI:10.3233/KES-230299.

Sun Q, Yang L. Enhanced computer network security assessment through employing an integrated LogTODIM-TOPSIS technique under interval neutrosophic sets. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2024; 28(3): 419–434. DOI:10.3233/KES-230239.

Zhao X. Enhanced EDAS framework for quality evaluation of cultural industry development under the background of digital economy based on SVNNCSM and SVNNCFSM techniques. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2025; 29(2): 278–293. DOI:10.1177/13272314241295918.

Huang C, Cheng Z, Guo H. ExpTODIM-driven framework for 2-tuple linguistic neutrosophic MAGDM with applications to teaching quality evaluation in higher education. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2024; 28(1): 15–30. DOI:10.3233/KES-230094.

Mao C. Enhanced group decision-making through an intelligent algorithmic approach for multiple-attribute credit evaluation with 2-tuple linguistic neutrosophic sets. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2024; 28(1): 163–177. DOI:10.3233/KES-230233.

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Li X. Modified cross-entropy method for multiple-attribute decision making with type-2 neutrosophic number and applications to risk assessment of internet supply chain finance. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2023; 27(2): 207–218. DOI:10.3233/KES-230112.

Yang Y. Comprehensive analysis using triangular fuzzy neutrosophic MADM and grey relational techniques with teaching quality evaluation. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2023; 27(4): 461–473. DOI:10.3233/KES-230070.

Zheng X. Intelligent framework for multiple-attribute decision-making under probabilistic neutrosophic sets and its applications. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2023; 27(4): 503–513. DOI:10.3233/KES-230095.

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Hua T. Model for evaluating the classification modes of the China’s college entrance examination with hesitant fuzzy information. International Journal of Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Engineering Systems 2017; 21(4): 265–272. DOI:10.3233/KES-170370.

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