A Neutrosophic and Q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy Sets Approach for Desertification Susceptibility Mapping: A Case Study in Matrouh, Egypt

Nabil M. AbdelAziz, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqiyah, 44519, EgyptFollow
Khalid A. Eldrandaly, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqiyah, 44519, EgyptFollow
Amira M. Fawzy, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqiyah, 44519, EgyptFollow
Gehan A. Fouad, Egyptian Russian University, Badr City, EgyptFollow
Safa Al-Saeed, Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqiyah, 44519, EgyptFollow

ORCID

Nabil M. AbdelAziz: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6181-097X

Khalid A. Eldrandaly: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0802-5563

Amira M. Fawzy: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8958-9928

Gehan A. Fouad: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0543-1122

Safa Al-Saeed: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9501-1121

Article Type

Research Article

Abstract

This study introduces an innovative approach to desertification susceptibility mapping by integrating q-rung orthopair fuzzy sets (Q-ROFS) with a neutrosophic environment. Conducted in Matrouh, Egypt, the research quantifies desertification risk through advanced modeling techniques that address uncertainty and non-linearity in environmental data. The Q-ROFS framework enhances risk prediction by capturing complex relationships among desertification indicators. Neutrosophic logic, meanwhile, effectively addresses imprecision and ambiguity. The resulting susceptibility map clearly distinguishes between vulnerable and non-vulnerable regions, offering valuable guidance for policymakers and planners. The analysis revealed that approximately 79.98% of the study area falls under moderate susceptibility, 14.27% under high susceptibility, and only 5.75% under low susceptibility. These findings underscore the urgent need for sustainable interventions, especially in areas with moderate to high risk. A detailed sensitivity analysis further validated the model’s robustness and clarified the influence of individual factors on susceptibility outcomes, strengthening the credibility of the results.

Keywords

Desertification susceptibility, Mapping, Q-rung orthopair fuzzy sets, Neutrosophic

How to Cite

AbdelAziz, Nabil M.; A. Eldrandaly, Khalid; M. Fawzy, Amira; A. Fouad, Gehan; and Al-Saeed, Safa (2025) "A Neutrosophic and Q-Rung Orthopair Fuzzy Sets Approach for Desertification Susceptibility Mapping: A Case Study in Matrouh, Egypt," Neutrosophic Systems with Applications: Vol. 25: Iss. 6, Article 1.