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  <full_title>International Journal of Neutrosophic Science</full_title>
  <abbrev_title>IJNS</abbrev_title>
  <issn media_type="print">2690-6805</issn>
  <issn media_type="electronic">2692-6148</issn>
  <doi_data>
   <doi>10.54216/IJNS</doi>
   <resource>https://www.americaspg.com/journals/show/3063</resource>
  </doi_data>
 </journal_metadata>
 <journal_issue>
  <publication_date media_type="print">
   <year>2020</year>
  </publication_date>
  <publication_date media_type="online">
   <year>2020</year>
  </publication_date>
 </journal_issue>
 <journal_article publication_type="full_text">
  <titles>
   <title>A proposed SWOT analysis method for integrating indeterminate Likert scale with the neutrosophic AHP</title>
  </titles>
  <contributors>
   <organization sequence="first" contributor_role="author">Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador</organization>
   <person_name sequence="first" contributor_role="author">
    <given_name>Edilberto</given_name>
    <surname>Edilberto</surname>
   </person_name>
   <organization sequence="first" contributor_role="author">Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador</organization>
   <person_name sequence="additional" contributor_role="author">
    <given_name>YÃ¡nez Pinto Washington</given_name>
    <surname>Eduardo</surname>
   </person_name>
   <organization sequence="first" contributor_role="author">Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador</organization>
   <person_name sequence="additional" contributor_role="author">
    <given_name>Nancy Margoth Cueva</given_name>
    <surname>Salazar</surname>
   </person_name>
   <organization sequence="first" contributor_role="author">Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador</organization>
   <person_name sequence="additional" contributor_role="author">
    <given_name>Blanca Mercedes Toro</given_name>
    <surname>Molina</surname>
   </person_name>
   <organization sequence="first" contributor_role="author">Technical University of Cotopaxi, Ecuador</organization>
   <person_name sequence="additional" contributor_role="author">
    <given_name>Lucia Monserrath Silva DÃ</given_name>
    <surname>DÃ©ley</surname>
   </person_name>
   <organization sequence="first" contributor_role="author">Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan</organization>
   <person_name sequence="additional" contributor_role="author">
    <given_name>Burkhon</given_name>
    <surname>Dekhkonov</surname>
   </person_name>
  </contributors>
  <jats:abstract xml:lang="en">
   <jats:p>In the fast-paced world of business decision-making, where clarity and precision are vital, an integrated approach that combines the indeterminate Likert scale with the neutrosophic Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) offers a fresh and enriching perspective for SWOT analysis. This innovative methodology not only allows us to capture the ambiguity inherent in human evaluations, but also enhances analytical depth by incorporating neutrosophic thinking, which considers elements of truth, falsehood and indeterminacy. Instead of traditional methods that often oversimplify complexities, this integrated approach facilitates a more nuanced and holistic assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, thus providing a more robust and reliable basis for formulating business strategies. Additionally, the adoption of the indeterminate Likert scale, fused with the neutrosophic AHP, introduces conceptual flexibility that is particularly useful in contexts of uncertainty and changing market dynamics. This approach not only allows decision makers to better capture the subjective and often contradictory perceptions of experts, but also facilitates the weighing of multiple criteria in a coherent and logical manner. Doing so ensures that the strategies developed are not only thoughtful and detailed, but also adaptable to the fluctuating realities of the modern business environment. In short, this integrated approach is presented as a powerful and versatile tool for strategic planning, capable of transforming complex challenges into tangible opportunities through a deep and balanced understanding of organizational reality.</jats:p>
  </jats:abstract>
  <publication_date media_type="print">
   <year>2025</year>
  </publication_date>
  <publication_date media_type="online">
   <year>2025</year>
  </publication_date>
  <pages>
   <first_page>475</first_page>
   <last_page>484</last_page>
  </pages>
  <doi_data>
   <doi>10.54216/IJNS.250142</doi>
   <resource>https://www.americaspg.com/articleinfo/21/show/3063</resource>
  </doi_data>
 </journal_article>
</journal>
