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Numerous researchers have suggested several aggregation operators based on q-ROFSs. In order to discuss prioritized relationship in the criterion and a smooth approximation of q-ROF information, we introduced q-rung orthopair fuzzy Einstein prioritized weighted averaging (q-ROFEPWA) operator and q-rung orthopair fuzzy Einstein prioritized weighted geometric (q-ROFEPWG) operator. Additionally, we presented a multi-criteria group decision making (MCGDM) technique based on q-rung orthopair fuzzy Einstein prioritized aggregation operators. These operators can evaluate the possible symmetric roles of the criterion that express the real phenomena of the problem. In order to investigate characteristic of suggested operators regarding the symmetry of attributes and their symmetrical roles under q-ROF information, we presented an application of Einstein prioritized aggregation operators. 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