In this research, we investigate Quality of Service (QoS) interaction provisioning between video applications and components of the Di Serv network. QoS interaction is performed through the mapping of video packets based on the relative quality index (RQI), which represents the relative preference in terms of loss and delay, onto the adaptive packet forwarding mechanism in a Di Serv network. To...

This paper proposes foundations and a methodology for survey-based tracking of well-being. First, we develop a theory in which utility depends on "fundamental aspects" of well-being, measurable with surveys. Second, drawing from psychologists, philosophers, and economists, we compile a comprehensive list of such aspects. Third, we demonstrate our proposed method for estimating the aspects' rela...

Abstract We define $$2n+1$$ 2 n + 1 and 2 n fuzzy numbers, which generalize triangular trapezoidal respectively. Then, we extend the preference relation relative to rank numbers. When data is representable in terms of number, FMCDM (fuz...