M. Irfan Ali

Bio: M. Irfan Ali is an academic researcher from Quaid-i-Azam University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Soft set & Rough set. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 4 publications receiving 1683 citations.

On some new operations in soft set theory

Abstract: Molodtsov introduced the theory of soft sets, which can be seen as a new mathematical approach to vagueness. In this paper, we first point out that several assertions (Proposition 2.3 (iv)-(vi), Proposition 2.4 and Proposition 2.6 (iii), (iv)) in a previous paper by Maji et al. [P.K. Maji, R. Biswas, A.R. Roy, Soft set theory, Comput. Math. Appl. 45 (2003) 555-562] are not true in general, by counterexamples. Furthermore, based on the analysis of several operations on soft sets introduced in the same paper, we give some new notions such as the restricted intersection, the restricted union, the restricted difference and the extended intersection of two soft sets. Moreover, we improve the notion of complement of a soft set, and prove that certain De Morgan's laws hold in soft set theory with respect to these new definitions.

Soft sets combined with fuzzy sets and rough sets: a tentative approach

Abstract: Theories of fuzzy sets and rough sets are powerful mathematical tools for modelling various types of uncertainty. Dubois and Prade investigated the problem of combining fuzzy sets with rough sets. Soft set theory was proposed by Molodtsov as a general framework for reasoning about vague concepts. The present paper is devoted to a possible fusion of these distinct but closely related soft computing approaches. Based on a Pawlak approximation space, the approximation of a soft set is proposed to obtain a hybrid model called rough soft sets. Alternatively, a soft set instead of an equivalence relation can be used to granulate the universe. This leads to a deviation of Pawlak approximation space called a soft approximation space, in which soft rough approximations and soft rough sets can be introduced accordingly. Furthermore, we also consider approximation of a fuzzy set in a soft approximation space, and initiate a concept called soft---rough fuzzy sets, which extends Dubois and Prade's rough fuzzy sets. Further research will be needed to establish whether the notions put forth in this paper may lead to a fruitful theory.

(α,β)-fuzzy ideals of hemirings

Abstract: We give a characterization of different types of (@a,@b)-fuzzy ideals of hemirings, where @a,@b@?{@?,q,@?@?q,@?@?q} and @a @?@?q. Special attention is paid to (@?,@?@?q)-fuzzy prime and semiprime ideals.

Soft ideals and generalized fuzzy ideals in semigroups

Abstract: A soft semigroup over a semigroup is a collection of subsemigroups. Similarly, a soft ideal over a semigroup is a collection of ideals of the semigroup. As a natural consequence, the idea of soft ideals of a soft semigroup originates. Soft ideals over a semigroup with a fixed set of parameters form a distributive lattice. Soft sets are a very handy tool. Soft ideals over a semigroup characterize generalized fuzzy ideals and fuzzy ideals with thresholds of S.

On soft topological spaces

Abstract: In the present paper we introduce soft topological spaces which are defined over an initial universe with a fixed set of parameters. The notions of soft open sets, soft closed sets, soft closure, soft interior points, soft neighborhood of a point and soft separation axioms are introduced and their basic properties are investigated. It is shown that a soft topological space gives a parametrized family of topological spaces. Furthermore, with the help of an example it is established that the converse does not hold. The soft subspaces of a soft topological space are defined and inherent concepts as well as the characterization of soft open and soft closed sets in soft subspaces are investigated. Finally, soft T"i-spaces and notions of soft normal and soft regular spaces are discussed in detail. A sufficient condition for a soft topological space to be a soft T"1-space is also presented.

Soft set theory and uni–int decision making

Abstract: We firstly redefine the operations of Molodtsov’s soft sets to make them more functional for improving several new results. We also define products of soft sets and uni–int decision function. By using these new definitions we then construct an uni–int decision making method which selects a set of optimum elements from the alternatives. We finally present an example which shows that the method can be successfully applied to many problems that contain uncertainties.

Soft sets combined with fuzzy sets and rough sets: a tentative approach

Abstract: Theories of fuzzy sets and rough sets are powerful mathematical tools for modelling various types of uncertainty. Dubois and Prade investigated the problem of combining fuzzy sets with rough sets. Soft set theory was proposed by Molodtsov as a general framework for reasoning about vague concepts. The present paper is devoted to a possible fusion of these distinct but closely related soft computing approaches. Based on a Pawlak approximation space, the approximation of a soft set is proposed to obtain a hybrid model called rough soft sets. Alternatively, a soft set instead of an equivalence relation can be used to granulate the universe. This leads to a deviation of Pawlak approximation space called a soft approximation space, in which soft rough approximations and soft rough sets can be introduced accordingly. Furthermore, we also consider approximation of a fuzzy set in a soft approximation space, and initiate a concept called soft---rough fuzzy sets, which extends Dubois and Prade's rough fuzzy sets. Further research will be needed to establish whether the notions put forth in this paper may lead to a fruitful theory.

Picture fuzzy sets

Abstract: In this paper, we introduce the concept of picture fuzzy sets (PFS), which are direct extensions of the fuzzy sets and the intuitonistic fuzzy sets. Then some operations on PFS with some properties are considered. The following sections are devoted to the Zadeh Extension Principle, picture fuzzy relations and picture fuzzy soft sets. Here, the basic preliminaries of PFS theory are presented.

Soft matrix theory and its decision making

Abstract: In this work, we define soft matrices and their operations which are more functional to make theoretical studies in the soft set theory We then define products of soft matrices and their properties We finally construct a soft max-min decision making method which can be successfully applied to the problems that contain uncertainties