Peking University researchers have unveiled ERTool, a Python-based open-source package designed to simplify the Evidential Reasoning (ER) approach for multi-source evidence fusion. Targeting challenges in healthcare, business analytics, and environmental risk assessment, this tool removes coding barriers for non-specialists.
ERTool features a user-friendly interface, computational efficiency, and real-time data visualization. Available via PyPI and an online platform, it surpasses competitors like Intelligent Decision System (IDS) with its accessibility and open-source flexibility.
Future enhancements include integrating a database management system (DBMS) to process larger datasets, solidifying ERTool’s role as a leading tool for evidence-based decision-making.
