PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
1. Ma, W.M., Gong, K.X., & Tian, Z.P. (2022). Heterogeneous large-scale group decision making with subgroup leaders: An application to the green supplier selection. Journal of the Operational Research Society, https://doi.org/10.1080/01605682.2022.2100722.
2. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Chin, K.S., & Wang, J.Q. (2022). Implementing healthcare service quality enhancement using a cloud-support QFD model integrated with TODIM method and linguistic distribution assessments. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 73(2), 207-229.
3. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Long, R.Y., & Dong, W. (2022). Forecasting household electricity demand with hybrid machine learning-based methods: Effects of residents' psychological preferences and calendar variables. Expert Systems with Applications, 206, 117854.
4. Nie, R.X., Chin, K.S., Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., & Zhang, H.Y. (2022). Exploring dynamic effects on classifying service quality attributes under the impacts of COVID-19 with evidence from online reviews. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-12-2021-1474.
5. Tian, Z.P., Liang, H.M., Nie, R.X., & Wang, J.Q. (2022). An integrated multi-granular distributed linguistic decision support framework for low-carbon tourism attraction evaluation. Current Issues in Tourism, https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2022.2045915.
6. Wang, X.K., Hou, W.H., Zhang, H.Y., Wang, J.Q., Goh, M., Tian, Z.P., & Shen, K.W. (2022). KDE-OCSVM model using Kullback-Leibler divergence to detect anomalies in medical claims. Expert Systems with Applications, 200, 117056.
7. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., & Wang, J.Q. (2021). Consistency and consensus improvement models driven by a personalized normalization method with probabilistic linguistic preference relations. Information Fusion, 69, 156-176.
8. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., Wang, J.Q., & Long, R.Y. (2021). Adaptive consensus-based model for heterogeneous large-scale group decision-making: Detecting and managing non-cooperative behaviors. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 29(8), 2209-2223.
9. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., & Chin, K.S. (2020). Hotel selection driven by online textual reviews: Applying a semantic partitioned sentiment dictionary and evidence theory. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 88, 102495.
10. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., & Luo, H.Y. (2020). An objective and interactive-information-based feedback mechanism for the consensus-reaching process considering a nonsupport degree for minority opinions. Expert Systems, 37(5), e12543.
11. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., & Wang, J.Q. (2020). Probabilistic linguistic multi-criteria decision-making based on evidential reasoning and combined ranking methods considering decision-makers' psychological preferences. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 71(5), 700-717.
12. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., Wang, J.Q., Luo, H.Y., & Li, L. (2020). A prospect theory-based QUALIFLEX for uncertain linguistic Z-number multi-criteria decision-making with unknown weight information. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 38(2), 1775-1787.
13. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., Wang, X.K., & Wang, J.Q. (2020). Single-valued neutrosophic ELECTRE II for multi-criteria group decision-making with unknown weight information. Computational & Applied Mathematics, 39, 224.
14. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., & Hu, J.H. (2019). Pythagorean fuzzy multiple criteria decision analysis based on Shapley fuzzy measures and partitioned normalized weighted Bonferroni mean operator. International Journal of Intelligent Systems, 34(2), 297-324.
15. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., & Wang, J.Q. (2019). Social network analysis-based consensus-supporting framework for large-scale group decision-making with incomplete interval type-2 fuzzy information. Information Sciences, 502, 446-471.
16. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., Wang, J.Q., & Li, L. (2019). Group multi-granular linguistic QFD for prioritizing service designs with combined weighting method. Expert Systems, 36(4), e12419.
17. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., Wang, J.Q., & Zhang, H.Y. (2019). Signed distance-based ORESTE for multi-criteria group decision-making with multi-granular unbalanced hesitant fuzzy linguistic information. Expert Systems, 36(1), e12350.
18. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., Zhang, H.Y., & Wang, T.L. (2018). Water security sustainability evaluation: Applying a multistage decision support framework in industrial region. Journal of Cleaner Production, 196, 1681-1704.
19. Nie, R.X., Tian, Z.P., Wang, X.K., Wang, J.Q., & Wang, T.L. (2018). Risk evaluation by FMEA of supercritical water gasification system using multi-granular linguistic distribution assessment. Knowledge-Based Systems, 162, 185-201.
20. Tian, Z.P., Nie, R.X., Wang, J.Q., & Zhang, H.Y. (2018). A two-fold feedback mechanism to support consensus-reaching in social network group decision-making. Knowledge-Based Systems, 162, 74-91.
21. Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., Wang, J., & Zhang, H.Y. (2018). A multi-phase QFD-based hybrid fuzzy MCDM approach for performance evaluation: A case of smart bike-sharing programs in Changsha. Journal of Cleaner Production, 171, 1068-1083.
22. Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., & Zhang, H.Y. (2018). An integrated approach for failure mode and effects analysis based on fuzzy best-worst, relative entropy, and VIKOR methods. Applied Soft Computing, 72, 636-646.
23. Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., & Zhang, H.Y. (2018). Hybrid single-valued neutrosophic MCGDM with QFD for market segment evaluation and selection. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 34(1), 177-187.
24. Tian, Z.P., Wang, J.Q., Zhang, H.Y., & Wang, T.L. (2018). Signed distance-based consensus in multi-criteria group decision-making with multi-granular hesitant unbalanced linguistic information. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 124, 125-138.
25. Tian, Z.P., Wang, J., Wang, J.Q., & Chen, X.H. (2018). Multicriteria decision-making approach based on gray linguistic weighted Bonferroni mean operator. International Transactions in Operational Research, 25(5), 1635-1658.
26. Tian, Z.P., Wang, J., Zhang, H.Y., & Wang, J.Q. (2018). Multi-criteria decision-making based on generalized prioritized aggregation operators under simplified neutrosophic uncertain linguistic environment. International Journal of Machine Learning and Cybernetics, 9(3), 523-539.
27. Tian, Z.P., Zhang, H.Y., Wang, J.Q., & Wang, T.L. (2018). Green supplier selection using improved TOPSIS and best-worst method under intuitionistic fuzzy environment. Informatica, 29(4), 773-800.
Projects
1. 2021-2023, A study on large group consensus decision-making method for community division driven by social network trust. NSF Youth Project Grant (Project Approval No. 72001204), CNY 240,000, under research, presided.
2. 2020-2022, Research on social network large group emergency decision making method based on group intelligence perception information and cloud model. Supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Project Approval No. 2020M681782), CNY 50,000, under research, presided.
3. 2020-2021, Research on cooperative/non-cooperative behavior management and consensus methods in heterogeneous large group decision making. Funded by the Central Universities Basic Research Business Expenses Special Fund Project (Project Approval No. 2020QN72), CNY60,000 , completed, presided.
4. 2019-2022, Research on Z-number based decision making method and application. National Natural Science Foundation of China, Grant No. 71871228, CNY 480,000, under research, participation.
5. 2016-2019, Research on the Finite Rationality-based Multi-criteria Decision Making Method of CMI and its Application. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project Approval No. 71571193), CNY 493,000, completed, participation.