The Study of Soft Set Theory, Its Algebra and Applications
journal article

The Study of Soft Set Theory, Its Algebra and Applications

Udoaka, O. G.

African Journal of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science · 2026 · Volume 1 · Issue 3 · DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22036451

Abstract

Soft set theory is a parameterized framework for the representation of uncertainty in situations where the available information is incomplete, qualitative, or difficult to encode by a probability distribution or membership function. In this paper, I develop a unified treatment of the basic algebra of soft sets and examine how classical algebraic structures can be represented through parameter-dependent approximations. I formulate the principal soft-set operations on compatible parameter domains, establish elementary structural properties, and study soft groups, soft rings, soft semirings, and soft lattices. I further show that, for a fixed parameter set, suitable families of soft subsets inherit commutative idempotent monoid and distributive lattice-type structures under parameterwise union and intersection. To demonstrate the applied value of the framework, I construct a multi-parameter decision model for selecting an alternative from a finite universe. The model combines binary soft information, parameter reduction, and weighted choice values. An illustrative house-selection example shows how the same soft information can be converted into a transparent ranking procedure while preserving the semantic role of each parameter. The analysis emphasizes that the validity of algebraic identities depends on the adopted definitions and parameter domains, and therefore distinguishes fixed-domain operations from extended operations. The paper provides a concise bridge between the foundational theory, algebraic interpretation, and decision-making use of soft sets.

Keywords

soft set theory; soft algebra; soft group; soft ring; soft semiring; soft lattice; uncertainty; decision making; parameter reduction.

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DOI10.5281/zenodo.22036451
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Pages1–10
LicenceCC BY 4.0
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