A stable matching method for technology trading with intuitionistic fuzzy multi-attribute information

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Kong, Decai^{; *} | Tang, Yi | Zhang, Hao | Bi, Aorui

Affiliations: Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai’an, Jiangsu Province, China

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author. Decai Kong. E-mail: boriskong@hyit.edu.cn.

Abstract: Technology trading matching facilitates quicker solution-finding for technology demanders and expedites the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. Yet, unstable matchings often lead traders to renounce existing contracts, sidestep trading intermediaries, and resort to private transactions. This results in inefficient trading mechanisms and market disarray. To ensure a stable and mutually satisfactory match for both suppliers and demanders, we propose a stable two-sided matching decision-making method that incorporates intuitionistic fuzzy multi-attribute information. Initially, we introduce an intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS approach to compute the comprehensive satisfaction of both suppliers and demanders by aggregating intuitionistic fuzzy information across various attributes. Subsequently, we design a multi-objective optimization model that weighs both stability and satisfaction to determine the ideal technology trading pairs. We conclude with a real-world example that demonstrates the proposed method’s application, and its effectiveness is corroborated through sensitivity and comparative analyses.

Keywords: Technology trading, two-sided matching, stable matching, intuitionistic fuzzy sets

DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-232275

Journal: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. 45, no. 6, pp. 12395-12409, 2023