Table 8.
Comparison of different parameters with various methodologies.
| Aspects | Xu and Zhang [78] | Mishra et al. [84] | Mardani et al. [97] | Proposed framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approaches | TOPSIS method | COPRAS method | SWARA-WASPAS method | ARAS methodology |
| Alternatives/criteria assessment | HFSs | HFSs | HFSs | HFSs |
| Aggregation process | Arithmetic | Arithmetic | Arithmetic, Geometric | Arithmetic, geometric |
| Theme of prioritization | Compromise solution | Compromise solution | Utility theory | Utility theory |
| Criteria weights | Assumed | Shapley function-based procedure | SWARA method | The proposed method based on divergence measure |
| MCDM process | Single | Single | Group | Group |
| Hesitation degree in assessments | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Expert weights | Assumed | Assumed | Computed | Computed (Using Scoring model) |
| Normalization type | Vector | Linear | Linear | Linear, Vector |
| Optimal drug option |