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The purpose of the Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology is to foster advancements of knowledge and help disseminate results concerning recent applications and case studies in the areas of fuzzy logic, intelligent systems, and web-based applications among working professionals and professionals in education and research, covering a broad cross-section of technical disciplines.
The journal will publish original articles on current and potential applications, case studies, and education in intelligent systems, fuzzy systems, and web-based systems for engineering and other technical fields in science and technology. The journal focuses on the disciplines of computer science, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, bioengineering, and biomedical engineering. The scope of the journal also includes developing technologies in mathematics, operations research, technology management, the hard and soft sciences, and technical, social and environmental issues.
Authors: Tino Merlin, R. | Ravi, R.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This study introduces a tailored data acquisition and communication framework for IoT smart applications, focusing on enhancing efficiency and system performance. The proposed Quality-Driven IoT Routing (EQR-SC) for smart cities utilizes IoT-enabled wireless sensor networks. Additionally, a noteworthy contribution is the introduction of the Chaotic Firefly Optimization (CFOA) algorithm for IoT sensor cluster formation, potentially optimizing the organization and efficiency of IoT sensor networks in smart cities. Trust-based cluster Head Selection is enhanced by employing the Weighted Clustering Algorithm (WCA), which assigns weights to nodes based on trustworthiness and relevant metrics to select reliable cluster heads. The proposal of a …lightweight data encryption technique enhances data security among IoT sensors, ensuring the privacy and integrity of transmitted information. To optimize pathfinding within the IoT platform, the research employs the Bellman-Ford algorithm, ensuring efficient data routing while accommodating negative edge weights when necessary. Finally, a thorough performance analysis, conducted through network simulation (NS2), provides insights into the effectiveness of the proposed OQR-SC technique, allowing for valuable comparisons with existing state-of-the-art methods. Show more
Keywords: QoS, IoT smart applications, wireless sensor networks
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240308
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-10, 2024
Authors: Deng, Lulu | Zhang, Changlun | He, Qiang | Wang, Hengyou | Huo, Lianzhi | Mu, Haibing
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The semantic segmentation of high-resolution remote sensing images has broad application prospects in land cover classification, road extraction, urban planning and other fields. To alleviate the influence of the large data volume and complex background of high-resolution remote sensing images, the usual approach is to downsample them or cut them into small pieces for separate processing. Even if combining the two methods can improve the segmentation efficiency, it ignores the differences between the middle and the edge regions. Therefore, we consider the characteristics of large and irregular region in high-resolution remote sensing images, and then propose an irregular adaptive refinement …network to locate the irregular edge region, which will be refined adaptively. Specifically, on the basis of effectively preserving the global and local information, the prediction confidence is calculated to locate pixel points that are poorly segmented, so as to form irregular regions requiring further refinement, avoiding to ‘over-refine’ intermediate region with good segmentation. At the same time, considering the difference in the refinement degree of different pixels, we propose to adaptively integrate the local segmentation results to refine the coarse segmentation results. In addition, in order to bridge the gap between the two extreme ends of the scale space, we introduce a multi-scale framework. Finally, we conducted experiments on the Deepglobe dataset showing that the proposed method performed 0.37% to 0.87% better than the previous state-of-the-art methods in terms of mean Intersection over Union (mIoU). Show more
Keywords: High spatial resolution, remote sensing image, semantic segmentation, adaptive
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-232958
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Manju, S.C. | Swarnajyothi, K. | Geetha, J. | Somasundaram, K.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The Padmakar-Ivan (PI) index of a connected graph G is given by PI (G ) = ∑e =(u ,v )∈E (G ) (|V (G ) | - N G (e )) and weighted Padmakar-Ivan index is PI w (G ) = ∑e =(u ,v )∈E (G ) (d G (u ) + d G (v )) (|V (G ) | - N G (e )) . In this paper, we present the PI index for various classes of perfect graphs, including block graphs, the line graph of unicyclic graphs, and split graphs. The theorems established in this study are applied to ascertain the PI index of chain and …cyclic silicates. Furthermore, we derive both the PI and weighted PI indices for the lexicographic product of two regular graphs and determine the exact values for the lexicographic product involving a regular graph and a complete multipartite graph. Show more
Keywords: PI index, weighted pi index, perfect graphs, block graphs, lexicographic product, regular graphs, chain and cyclic tetrahedral frameworks
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238204
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Chen, Jiankai | Li, Zhongyan | Wang, Xin | Zhai, Junhai
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Monotonic classification is a widely applied classification task where improvements in specific input values do not lead to worse outputs. Monotonic classifiers based on K-nearest neighbors (KNN) have become crucial tools for addressing such tasks. However, these models share drawbacks with traditional KNN classifiers, including high computational complexity and sensitivity to noise. Fuzzy Monotonic K-Nearest Neighbors (FMKNN) is currently the state-of-the-art KNN-based monotonic classifier, mitigating the impact of noise to some extent. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement in reducing computational complexity and softening monotonicity in FMKNN. In this paper, we propose a prototype selection algorithm based on FMKNN, …named Condensed Fuzzy Monotonic K-Nearest Neighbors (C -FMKNN). This algorithm achieves a dynamic balance between monotonicity and test accuracy by constructing a joint evaluation function that combines fuzzy ranking conditional entropy and correct prediction. Data reduction and simplifying computations can be achieved by using C -FMKNN to filter out instance subsets under the adaptive dynamic balance between monotonicity and test accuracy. Extensive experiments show that the proposed C -FMKNN improves significantly in terms of ACCU, MAE and NMI compared with the involved KNN-based non-monotonic algorithms and non-KNN monotonic algorithms. Compared with the instance selection algorithms MCNN, MENN, and MONIPS, C -FMKNN improves the average values of ACCU, MAE, and NMI by 3.7%, 3.6% and 18.3%, respectively, on the relevant datasets. In particular, compared with the benchmark algorithm FMKNN, C -FMKNN achieves an average data reduction rate of 58.74% while maintaining or improving classification accuracy. Show more
Keywords: Monotonic classification, fuzzy monotonic K-nearest neighbor, fuzzy ranking conditional entropy, joint evaluation function, data reduction
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-236643
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-22, 2024
Authors: Vimala, S. | Valarmathi, K.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This study proposes a novel method using hybrid CNN-LSTM networks to measure and predict the effectiveness of speech and vision therapy. Traditional methods for evaluating therapy often rely on subjective assessments, lacking precision and efficiency. By combining CNN for visual data and MFCC for speech, alongside LSTM for temporal dependencies, the system captures dynamic changes in patients’ conditions. Pre-processing of audio and visual data enhances accuracy, and the model’s performance outperforms existing methods. This approach exhibits the potential of deep learning in monitoring patient progress effectively in speech and vision therapy, offering valuable insights for improving treatment outcomes. The proposed …system’s effectiveness is assessed by various performance metrics. The suggested system’s results are compared with those of other methods already in use. The study’s findings indicate that the suggested approach is more accurate than other existing models. In conclusion, this study offers important new information on how deep learning methods are being used to track patients’ progress in speech and vision therapy. Show more
Keywords: Monitor, speech and vision, deep learning, therapy patient, recording device, CNN-LSTM, categorization
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-237363
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-17, 2024
Authors: Ravi, Vinayakumar
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Deep learning-based models are employed in computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tools development for pediatric pneumonia (P-Pneumonia) detection. The accuracy of the model depends on the scaling of the deep learning model. A survey on deep learning shows that models with a greater number of layers achieve better performances for P-Pneumonia detection. However, the identification of the optimal models is considered to be important work for P-Pneumonia detection. This work presents a hybrid deep learning model for P-Pneumonia detection. The model leverages the EfficientNetV2 model that employs various advanced methodologies to maintain the balance between the model scaling and the performance of …the model in P-Pneumonia detection. The features of EfficientNetV2 models are passed into global weighted average pooling (GWAP) which acts like an attention layer. It helps to extract the important features that point to the infected regions of the radiography image and discard all the unimportant information. The features from GWAP are high in dimension and using kernel-based principal component analysis (K-PCA), the features were reduced. Next, the reduced features are combined together and passed into a stacked classifier. The stacked classifier is a two-stage approach in which the first stage employs a support vector machine (SVM) and random forest tree (RFT) for the prediction of P-Pneumonia using the fused features and logistic regression (LRegr) on values of prediction for classification. Detailed experiments were done for the proposed method in P-Pneumonia detection using publically available benchmark datasets. Various settings in the experimental analysis are done to identify the best model. The proposed model outperformed the other methods by improving the accuracy by 4% in P-Pneumonia detection. To show that the proposed model is robust, the model performances were shown on the completely unseen dataset of P-Pneumonia. The hybrid deep learning-based P-Pneumonia model showed good performance on completely unseen data samples of P-Pneumonia patients. The generalization of the proposed P-Pneumonia model is studied by evaluating the model on similar lung diseases such as COVID-19 (CV-19) and Tuberculosis (TBS). In all the experiments, the P-Pneumonia model has shown good performances on similar lung diseases. This indicates that the model is robust and generalizable on data samples of different patients with similar lung diseases. The P-Pneumonia models can be used in healthcare and clinical environments to assist doctors and healthcare professionals in improving the detection rate of P-Pneumonia. Show more
Keywords: Pediatric pneumonia, machine learning, deep learning, dimensionality reduction, feature fusion
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219397
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-18, 2024
Authors: Vaikunta Pai, T. | Nethravathi, P.S. | Birau, Ramona | Popescu, Virgil | Karthik Pai, B.H. | Naik, Pramod Vishnu
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Multimodal conversational AI systems have gained significant attention due to their potential to enhance user experience and enable more interactive and engaging interactions. This vital and complex research field seeks to integrate diverse modalities, including text, images, and speech, to develop conversational AI systems capable of comprehending, perceiving, and generating responses within a multimodal framework. By seamlessly incorporating various modalities, these systems can provide a more comprehensive and immersive conversational experience, enabling users to communicate in a more natural and intuitively. This research presents a novel multimodal architecture empowered by Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) for simultaneous integration and processing of …diverse modalities. Multimodal data encompasses various sources like text, images, audio, video, or sensor data. The objective is to merge and harness information from these modalities to amplify learning and enhance performance across a spectrum of tasks. This research explores the extension of ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art conversational AI model, to handle multimodal inputs, including text and images or text and speech. We present a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and challenges of integrating various options into ChatGPT, examining their impact on understanding, interaction, and overall system performance. Through extensive experimentation and evaluation, we demonstrate the potential of multimodal ChatGPT to provide richer, more context-aware conversations, while also highlighting the existing limitations and open research questions in this evolving field. Multimodal ChatGPT outperform the current GPT-3.5 by 16.51% and it is clear that multimodal ChatGPTis capable of better performance and offer a pathway for further progress in the field of language models. Show more
Keywords: Large language model, generative pre-trained transformer, deep learning, State-Of-The-Art (SOTA), artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcement training from human feedback, natural language processing (NLP), convolutional neural networks (CNN), recurrent neural networks (RNN)
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239465
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-17, 2024
Authors: Li, Ye | Zhou, Jingkang
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Semi-supervised learning (SSL) aims to reduce reliance on labeled data. Achieving high performance often requires more complex algorithms, therefore, generic SSL algorithms are less effective when it comes to image classification tasks. In this study, we propose ComMatch, a simpler and more effective algorithm that combines negative learning, dynamic thresholding, and predictive stability discriminations into the consistency regularization approach. The introduction of negative learning is to help facilitate training by selecting negative pseudo-labels during stages when the network has low confidence. And ComMatch filters positive and negative pseudo-labels more accurately as training progresses by dynamic thresholds. Since high confidence does …not always mean high accuracy due to network calibration issues, we also introduce network predictive stability, which filters out samples by comparing the standard deviation of the network output with a set threshold, thus largely reducing the influence of noise in the training process. ComMatch significantly outperforms existing algorithms over several datasets, especially when there is less labeled data available. For example, ComMatch achieves 1.82% and 3.6% error rate reduction over FlexMatch and FixMatch on CIFAR-10 with 40 labels respectively. And with 4000 labeled samples, ComMatch achieves 0.54% and 2.65% lower error rates than FixMatch and MixMatch, respectively. Show more
Keywords: Semi-supervised learning, negative learning, dynamic threshold, predictive stability
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-233940
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Sun, Haobin | Chen, Bingsan | Zhang, Wenshui | Wei, Songma | Lian, Changwei
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: In the process of production, the label on the product provides the basic product information. Due to the complex text contained on the product labels, the high accuracy recognition for online production labels has always been a challenging problem. To address this issue, a more effective method for complex text detection by improving the convolutional recurrent neural network has been proposed to enhance the recognition accuracy of complex text. Firstly, the SE-DenseNet feature extraction network has been introduced for feature extraction, aiming to improve the model’s depth and feature extraction capacity. Then, the Bi-GRU network is utilized to learn and …model the hidden states and spatial features extracted by SE-DenseNet, anticipate preliminary sequence results, reduce model parameters, and improve the model’s calculation performance. Finally, the CTC network is employed for transcription to convert each feature sequence prediction output by Bi-GRU into a label sequence, achieving complex text recognition. Experimental results on the SVT, IIIT-5K, ICDAR2013 public dataset, and a self-built dataset demonstrate that the proposed model achieves superior outcomes on both public and self-built datasets. Remarkably, the model exhibits the highest recognition accuracy of 93.2% on the ICDAR2013 public dataset, demonstrating its potential to support complex text recognition for online production labels. Show more
Keywords: Online production labels, complex text recognition, SE-DenseNet, Bi-GRU
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-234748
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-14, 2024
Authors: Lv, Zhangwei
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: In the context of China’s cultural and tourism industry, cultural equipment plays a critical role in cultural dissemination, especially in remote areas with harsh road conditions and unique environmental factors. However, the efficiency and stability of manual analysis are significantly challenged by these conditions and the vast yet sparsely collected monitoring data. This study aims to develop a method for extracting valuable information from monitoring data to assess the health status of cultural equipment. We introduce a deep learning-based algorithm that leverages convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to extract local features from multidimensional monitoring indicators and long short-term memory (LSTM) networks …to capture time series features, facilitating the classification of cultural equipment’s health status. The algorithm’s effectiveness is demonstrated through simulation results, highlighting its practicality and applicability in real-world scenarios. This research not only provides a novel approach for cultural equipment health assessment but also contributes significantly to the field by addressing the challenges of data analysis in complex environments, underscoring the importance of technological advancements in preserving cultural heritage. Show more
Keywords: Environmental evaluation, convolutional neural network, long short term memory, health status
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-241607
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Shamma, Aashitha L. | Vekkot, Susmitha | Gupta, Deepa | Zakariah, Mohammed | Alotaibi, Yousef Ajami
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This paper investigates the potential of COVID-19 detection using cough, breathing, and voice patterns. Speech-based features, such as MFCC, zero crossing rate, spectral centroid, spectral bandwidth, and chroma STFT are extracted from audio recordings and evaluated for their effectiveness in identifying COVID-19 cases from Coswara dataset. The explainable AI SHAP tool is employed which identified MFCC, zero crossing rate, and spectral bandwidth as the most influential features. Data augmentation techniques like random sampling, SMOTE, Tomek, and Edited Nearest Neighbours (ENN), are applied to improve the performance of various machine learning models used viz. Naive Bayes, K-nearest neighbours, support vector machines, …XGBoost, and Random Forest. Selecting the top 20 features achieves an accuracy of 73%, a precision of 74%, a recall of 94%, and an F1-score of 83% using the Random Forest model with the Tomek sampling technique. These findings demonstrate that a carefully selected subset of features can achieve comparable performance to the entire feature set while maintaining a high recall rate. The success of the Tomek undersampling technique highlights the ability of model to handle sparse clinical data and predict COVID-19 and associated diseases using speech-based features. Show more
Keywords: Covid-19, MFCC, spectral bandwidth, zero crossing rate, SHAP tool, Tomek
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219387
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-14, 2024
Authors: Zou, Chao | Zhu, Jiwei | Cao, Jiawei | Wang, Xin | Mei, Zhenyu | Zhou, Kui
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Prefabricated buildings (PBs) are a new type of building construction, which are less time-consuming and cause low environmental pollution and resource consumption. They play an important role in industrialized construction and clean production and have gained worldwide attention. However, the high construction costs have become a major obstacle to their popularity and application. This study investigates the factors influencing construction costs of PBs in China using a systematic literature review (SLR), fuzzy interpretive structure modeling (fuzzy ISM), and the Matrice d’Impacts croises-multiplication appliqué an classment (MICMAC) technique. First, 32 influencing factors were identified from the SLR. Second, out of which …16 critical factors were selected and mapped in a hierarchical model through semi-structured interview screening, and the MICMAC technique was used to classify the cost-influencing factors of PBs into different categories. The results revealed that all identified factors played pivotal roles in various capacities and influenced the cost of PB construction. This study may assist administrators and policymakers in better understanding the factors that influence the costs of PBs construction to manage and reduce them. Show more
Keywords: Prefabricated buildings, construction costs, critical factors, fuzzy ISM, MICMAC technique
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240206
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-17, 2024
Authors: Ding, Zongchao
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The networks have achieved good results by using sparse connections, weight sharing, pooling, and establishing their own localized receptive fields. This work aims to improve the Space Invariant Artificial Neural Network approach and raise its recognition accuracy and convergence rate. Incorporating the continuous neural architecture into the Space Invariant Artificial Neural Network is the first step toward simultaneously learning the deep features of an image. Second, the skip convolution layer of ResNet serves as the foundation for developing a new residual module named QuickCut3-ResNet. A dual evaluation model is then developed to achieve the combined evaluation of the convolutional and …complete connection process. Ultimately, the best network parameters of the Space Invariant Artificial Neural Network are determined after simulation experiments are used to examine the impact of various network parameters on the network performance. Results from experiments demonstrate that the Space Invariant Artificial Neural Network technique described in this research can learn the image’s varied characteristics, which enhances the Space Invariant Artificial Neural Network’s capacity to recognize images and extract features accurately. Show more
Keywords: Artificial intelligence, big data, space invariant artificial neural network, image recognition, QuickCut3-ResNet
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239538
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-14, 2024
Authors: Wang, Zhimin | Li, Boquan
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This paper introduces an expert system to decision-making. The expert system is linguistic summarization combined with prioritized operators. In the practical decision-making problems, the information of attributes is linguistic type and needs to be converted into numerical type. The validity of the linguistic summarization is recorded as the attribute value. We discuss how to calculate the validity of the linguistic summarization, and present three prioritized operators. Then the three prioritized operators are used to aggregate the attribute values. Finally, a practical example is given. In addition, we conduct a comparative analysis between the expert system method and another multi-attribute decision-making …method by using a measure of specificity, and conclude that the expert system method is better. Show more
Keywords: Expert system, decision-making, linguistic summarization, prioritized operators, comparative analysis
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238556
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Lv, Fangxing | Liu, Wenfeng | Yang, Yuzhen | Gao, Yaling | Bao, Longqing
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The automatic generation of natural language is a complex and essential task in text processing. This study proposes a novel approach to address this fundamental problem by leveraging an improved version of DST_BERT, a model that converts input text into a vector representation. Our key contribution lies in the joint optimization of two models, NLU (Natural Language Under-standing) and NLG (Natural Language Generation), which enables us to obtain variable representations within a hidden space. This integration enhances the capabilities of both NLU and NLG in generating coherent and contextually appropriate language. The NLU and NLG …models are seamlessly integrated with the hidden variable space, forming a generative representation model. To assess the effectiveness of our proposed approach, we conducted extensive experiments on the E2E and Weather datasets. The results highlight the state-of-the-art performance achieved by our model in generating natural language. Show more
Keywords: Natural language generation, natural language understanding, text summarization
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-232981
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-9, 2024
Authors: Yang, Fan | Zhou, Qing | Su, Renbin | Xiong, Weihong
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Molecular graph representation learning has been widely applied in various domains such as drug design. It leverages deep learning techniques to transform molecular graphs into numerical vectors. Graph Transformer architecture is commonly used for molecular graph representation learning. Nevertheless, existing methods based on the Graph Transformer fail to fully exploit the topological structural information of the molecular graphs, leading to information loss for molecular representation. To solve this problem, we propose a novel molecular graph representation learning method called MTS-Net (Molecular Topological Structure-Network), which combines both global and local topological structure of a molecule. In global topological representation, the molecule …graph is first transformed into a tree structure and then encoded by employing a hash algorithm for tree. In local topological representation, paths between atom pairs are transcoded and incorporated into the calculation of the Transformer attention coefficients. Moreover, MTS-Net has intuitive interpretability for identifying key structures within molecules. Experiments on eight molecular property prediction datasets show that MTS-Net achieves optimal results in three out of five classification tasks, the average accuracy is 0.85, and all three regression tasks. Show more
Keywords: Molecular representation, graph structure, graph transformer, property prediction
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-236788
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Veeraiah, D. | Sai Kumar, S. | Ganiya, Rajendra Kumar | Rao, Katta Subba | Nageswara Rao, J. | Manjith, Ramaswamy | Rajaram, A.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Medical image fusion plays a crucial role in accurate medical diagnostics by combining images from various modalities. To address this need, we propose an AI model for efficient medical image fusion using multiple modalities. Our approach utilizes a Siamese convolutional neural network to construct a weight map based on pixel movement information extracted from multimodality medical images. We leverage medical picture pyramids to incorporate multiscale techniques, enhancing reliability beyond human visual intuition. Additionally, we dynamically adjust the fusion mode based on local comparisons of deconstructed coefficients. Evaluation metrics including F1-score, recall, accuracy, and precision are computed to assess performance, yielding …impressive results: an F1-score of 0.8551 and a mutual information (MI) value of 2.8059. Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of our method, achieving a remarkable 99.61% accuracy in targeted experiments. Moreover, the Structural Similarity Index (SSIM) of our approach is 0.8551. Compared to state-of-the-art approaches, our model excels in medical picture classification, providing accurate diagnosis through high-quality fused images. This research advances medical image fusion techniques, offering a robust solution for precise medical diagnostics across various modalities. Show more
Keywords: Multimodal medical image fusion, image classification, siamese CNN, LSTM, genetic algorithm
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240018
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Huang, Rongbing | Hanif, Muhammad Farhan | Aleem, Aqsa | Siddiqui, Muhammad Kamran | Hanif, Muhammad Faisal | Hussain, Mazhar
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The triangular γ-graphyne structure is highlighted in particular, as it is a new configuration with possible applications in medicine. We shed light on this structure’s special qualities and potential uses in healthcare by computing several topological indices linked to it through computational research. Furthermore, we use Shannon’s entropy measure to express the information content of the connection-based topological indices in tandem. This method offers a thorough comprehension of the intricate features and structural properties of the triangular γ-graphyne structure. A logarithmic regression model is built to establish a quantifiable relationship between the computed indices and entropy. The SPSS program was …used in the development of this model, allowing for a thorough examination of the relationship between structural features and informational entropy. A regression model based on triangular graphyne topological indices is used as a predictive tool for entropy estimation. Show more
Keywords: Connection number (CN), triangular γ-graphyne, line graph, logarithmic regression model, Shannon entropy
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240356
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Wang, Ke | Gu, Tianrui | Du, Xiaoye
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: With the rapid economic development and increasingly serious environmental problems, many regions have launched green credit policies. Green credit can reduce the loan interest rate of the environmental protection industry and lower the financing threshold. Traditional risk prediction methods cannot comprehensively evaluate the green credit risk of the enterprise based on the degree of green environmental protection and the industry environment in which the enterprise is located, resulting in the inconsistency between the credit financial risk prediction and the actual results, which increases the bank credit risk. In order to strengthen the management level of green credit and reduce the …probability of non-performing loans, a scientific risk assessment method was constructed by using a combination of automatic encoding network and bidirectional long short-term memory neural network model to predict the financial risks of green credit, driven by multi-modal data. Through the study of multimodal data, this paper took green credit financial risk as the research object, aggregated the information of various enterprises to improve the bank’s capital utilization rate, and also promoted enterprises to take the initiative to transform into the direction of green environmental protection. Finally, the experiment proved that multimodal data fusion model was more superior than random forest in risk prediction, reducing the bank’s non-performing loan rate by 3.1% and improving the bank’s risk control level. Show more
Keywords: Financial risk, green credit, risk prediction, multimodal data
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-237691
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Wang, Hengyou | Ke, Rongji | Jiang, Xiang
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Due to its remarkable performance, the convolutional neural network (CNN) has gained widespread usage in image inpainting challenges. However, most of these CNN-based methods reconstruct images only in the spatial domain, which produces satisfactory outcomes for small-region inpainting tasks, but blurs the details and generates incomplete structures for large-region inpainting tasks with complex backgrounds. In this paper, we address the issue of large-region inpainting tasks by our novel Adaptive Fourier Neural Network . Specifically, in our network, a Fourier-based global receptive field module is introduced to incorporate frequency information and expand the receptive field by transforming local convolutions into …global convolutions, enabling the proposed network to transmit global information to the missing region. Furthermore, to better fuse spatial and frequency features, an attention-based joint space-frequency module is proposed to combine spatial and frequency information. Finally, to validate the effectiveness and robustness of our proposed method, we conduct qualitative and quantitative experiments on two popular datasets Paris StreetView and Places. The experimental results demonstrate that our proposed method outperforms state-of-the-art methods by generating sharper, more coherent, and visually plausible inpainting results. Code will be released after this work published: https://github.com/langka9/AFNN.git . Show more
Keywords: Large-region image inpainting, Fourier-based global receptive field, frequency domain, Fourier Neural Network
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239513
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Bai, Hao | Wang, Wubin | Tang, Hao | Li, Xin | Zhao, Yinting | Lv, Dongqin
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This study utilized several coupled approaches to create powerful algorithms for forecasting the compressive strength (C s ) of concretes that include metakaolin (MK ) and fly ash (FA ). For this purpose, three various methods were considered, named random forests (RF ), Categorical boosting model (CB ), and extreme gradient boosting (XGB ) by considering the seven most influential input variables. It was tried to divide the concrete components to binder value (B ) to achieve the non-dimensional input variables. Herein, the cutting-edge Tasmanian devil Optimization (TDO ) algorithm was linked with RF , XGB , and CB …for the purpose of determining the optimal values of hyperparameters (named TD - CB , TD - RF , and TD - XG ). It is worth mentioning that developing the mentioned algorithms optimized with TD to estimate the mechanical properties of the concrete containing several important admixtures can be recognized as this study’s contribution to practical applications. The findings indicate that the algorithms possess a notable capacity to precisely forecast the C s of concrete, which includes MK and FA , with R 2 bigger than roughly 0.97. The lower value of OBJ comprehensive index belonged to the TD - CB at 1.5762, followed by TD - XG at 1.9943 and then 2.3317 related to TD - RF with almost 70% reduction. The sensitivity analysis demonstrated that the prediction of C s is highly influenced by all input parameters, which are higher than 0.8659, but a higher influence from MK /B at 0.9548. Show more
Keywords: Modified concrete, metakaolin, fly ash, unary and binary mix, estimation, categorical boosting
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-242189
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Atef, Shimaa | El-Seidy, Essam | Abd El-Salam, Salsabeel M.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Relatedness is necessary and causal in the development of social life. Interlayer relatedness is a measure of how one player’s decisions affect the decisions of other players in the game. The relatedness can be positive or negative. We had to determine how effective each strategy was under specific conditions, and how the correlation between players affected their payoffs. In this paper, we analytically study the strategies that enforce linear payoff relationships in the Iterated Prisoner’s Dilemma (IPD) game considering both a relatedness factor. As a result, we first reveal that the payoffs of two players and three players can be …represented by the form of determinants as shown by Press and Dyson even with the factor. Show more
Keywords: Equalizer, iterated prisoner’s dilemma (IPD), relatedness, two-player, three-player, zero-determinant strategies (ZD)
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239406
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Zhong, Qiao | Zou, Fang | Zhong, Ling
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Traditional fuzzy decision-making methods still have certain limitations in practical applications, such as the problem of the sum of attribute memberships and non-memberships possibly exceeding 1. Additionally, due to the attributes in real decision-making processes often not being mutually independent but rather exhibiting a certain degree of correlation, traditional fuzzy decision-making methods may not fully capture and express this complexity. To overcome these limitations, this paper proposes a new multi-attribute decision-making method addressing the problem of integrating information with correlated attributes in the generalized spherical fuzzy environment. Initially, by combining the generalized spherical fuzzy set with the Heronian averaging operator, …the paper introduces the generalized spherical fuzzy weighted Heronian averaging operator and thoroughly discusses some valuable properties of both operators, providing corresponding proofs. Furthermore, the paper proposes the multi-attribute decision-making method using the generalized spherical fuzzy weighted Heronian averaging operator, enriching not only the theoretical framework of multi-attribute decision-making methods but also offering more possibilities for practical applications. Finally, the application of this method in the field of commercial bank lending decision-making will be further explored to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of credit decisions, reduce risks, and promote the healthy development of the banking industry. Show more
Keywords: Heronian mean operator, generalised spherical fuzzy Heronian operator, multi-attribute decision-making
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-241113
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Pethaperumal, Mahalakshmi | Jayakumar, Vimala | Edalatpanah, Seyyed Ahmed | Mohideen, Ashma Banu Kather | Annamalai, Surya
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The global healthcare systems have encountered unparalleled difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the crucial significance of effective management within healthcare supply chains. This research contributes to the field of healthcare supply chain management by presenting a robust MADM methodology called lattice ordered(Lq * ) q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft set(Lq * q-ROMFS -MADM) for supplier evaluation and ranking amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking inspiration from multi-fuzzy soft set and q-rung orthopair fuzzy set, the present research article proposes a novel framework known as Lq * q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft …set (Lq * qROMFSS ), which incorporates lattice ordering in q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft set. The effectiveness of the proposed model is confirmed through successful experimentation on various important operations, including union, intersection, complement, restricted union and intersection. Moreover, the verification of De Morgan’s laws for Lq * qROMFSS is carried out specifically for these operations mentioned above. To highlight the significance of the proposed Lq * qROMFSS , a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) problem is presented, showcasing its application in the domain of healthcare supply chain management. Furthermore, a comparative analysis is conducted to elucidate the advantages of this model in comparison to existing models. Show more
Keywords: Lattice ordered multi-fuzzy soft set, q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft set, Lq* q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft set, supplier selection, multi-attribute decision-making
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219411
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Annamalai, Surya | Jayakumar, Vimala
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The Hypersoft set (HSS) theory was created by extending the soft set (SS) theory. The q-Rung linear diophantine fuzzy set (q-RLDFS) is a major development in fuzzy set theory (FS). By fusing q-RLDFS with HSS, the concept of q-rung linear diophantine fuzzy hypersoft set (q-RLDFHSS) is presented in this study. This study also discusses the concepts of lattice ordered q-RLDFHSS (LOq-RLDFHSS) and LOq-RLDFHS Matrix (LOq-RLDFHSM) as well as some standard operations of LOq-RLDFHSM. A medical diagnosis methodology based on LOq-RLDFHSM is proposed to evaluate multi-sub-attributed medical diagnosis difficulties incredibly well along with a diagnosis problem based on patients with comorbidities. …Further, between the proposed and current theories, comparison analysis and discussion have been given in this study. Show more
Keywords: q-Rung linear diophantine fuzzy set (q-RLDFS), hypersoft set(HSS), lattice, medical diagnosis
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219414
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Amrutha Raj, V. | Malu, G.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Deep learning has gained popularity across several industries, including object recognition and classification. In the case of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), the first layers extract the most noticeable elements, such as shape and margin. As the model progresses, it learns to extract more complex features such as texture and color; conversely, skeleton features encompass significant locations (joints) that do not naturally align with the grid-like architecture intended for these networks. This study emphasizes the importance of structural features in enhancing the performance of deep learning models. It introduces the Gesture Analysis Module Network (GAMNet), which computes abstract structural values within …the architecture for feature extraction, prioritization, and classification. These values go through a rigorous evaluation process along with the cutting-edge deep learning model, CNN, and result in intermediate representations, leading to better performance in gesture analysis. An automated dance gesture identification system can address the challenges of recognizing hand movements in unpredictable lighting, varied backgrounds, noise, and changing camera angles. Despite these challenges, GAMNet performed remarkably well, surpassing renowned models like VGGNet, ResNet, EfficientNet, and CNN, achieving a classification accuracy of 96.80%, even in challenging image circumstances. This paper highlights how GAMNet can revolutionize the world of classical Indian dance, opening up new opportunities for research and development in this field. Show more
Keywords: Data augmentation, deep architecture, gesture recognition, structural features, skeleton, convolutional neural network
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219395
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-16, 2024
Authors: Asthana, Amit | Dwivedi, Sanjay K.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Understanding machine translation (MT) quality is becoming more and more important as MT usage continues to rise in the translation industry. The acceptance of MT output based on their performance and, ultimately, how acceptable the translators actually are, have received relatively less attention so far. MT plays a vital role in CLIR systems and their retrieval efficiency is directly proportional to the translation accuracy of the queries. The varied meanings of words, sentences carrying multiple interpretations, and differing grammatical structures across languages contribute to the complexity of the MT task. The lack of structural constraints and the presence of ambiguity …further compound the complications especially in case of web queries. The objective of this work is to assess the accuracy of free online translators in translating Hindi web queries. The accuracy of the translators has been evaluated on various metrics, i.e., BLEU, NIST, METEOR, hLepor, CHRF and GLEU. Our findings indicate that the translation accuracy for longer queries is higher than the shorter ones. Overall Google translator’s performance has been found the best while Systran performs the worst with 42.06% performance difference between the two. The present work intends to help researchers in further evaluating and analyzing the MT systems specially in context of web query translation, ultimately leading to improved translation quality and retrieval accuracy in CLIR. Show more
Keywords: Machine translation, evaluation metrics, Hindi web query
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-235532
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-10, 2024
Authors: Rong, Mansong | Wei, Yuan | Xiao, Zhijun | Peng, Hongchong | Schröder, Kai-Uwe
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: In order to improve the identification accuracy of bearing fault diagnosis, overcome the training difficulties and poor generalization ability of fault diagnosis model under the condition of small samples, this work constructs the LSTM-GAN model by combining long short-term memory network (LSTM) with generative adductive neural network (GAN). Firstly, LSTM is used to build a generator to generate adversarial neural network model, and the feature extraction capability of LSTM is adopted to improve the quality of generated samples. Then, the convolutional neural network (CNN) is improved to enhance its classification ability, and the improved CNN is used to classify faults. …Finally, CNN and convolutional autoencoder (CAE) are used to diagnose bearing faults under different working conditions to enhance the diagnostic effect of the model under different working conditions. The results show that LSTM-GAN can capture the feature information in the original data well, and the generated samples can improve the diagnosis accuracy of bearing fault diagnosis under the condition of small samples. The diagnostic model still has high accuracy under different working conditions, which provides support for the research and application of bearing fault diagnosis. Show more
Keywords: Fault diagnosis, data enhancement, variable working conditions, deep learning
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240105
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Zhang, Hongling | Zhang, Hongzhi
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The qualities of the materials employed to manufacture concrete are significantly impacted by high temperatures, which results in a noticeable decrease in the material’s strength characteristics. Concrete must be worked very hard and allowed to reach the required compressive strength (f c ). Nevertheless, a preliminary estimation of the desired outcome may be made with an outstanding degree of reliability by using supervised machine learning algorithms. The study combined the Dingo optimization algorithm (DOA), Coot bird optimization (COA), and Artificial rabbit optimization (ARO) with Random Forests (RF) evaluation to determine the f c of concrete at high …temperatures. The abbreviations used for the combined methods are RFD, RFC, and RFA, respectively. Remarkably, removing the temperature (T ) parameter from the input set leads to a remarkable 1100% improvement in the effectiveness index (PI) and normalized root mean squared error (NRMSE), while causing a significant fall in the coefficient of determination (R 2 ). The findings suggest that all RFD, RFC, and RFA have substantial promise in properly forecasting the f c of concrete at high temperatures. More precisely, the RFD algorithm demonstrated exceptional precision with R 2 values of 0.9885 and 0.9873 throughout the training and testing stages, respectively. Through a comparison of the error percentages for RFD, RFC, and RFA in error-based measurements, it becomes evident that RFD exhibits an error rate that is about 50% smaller compared to that of RFC and RFA. This prediction is crucial for various industries and applications where concrete structures are subjected to elevated temperatures, such as in fire resistance assessments for buildings, tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure. By accurately forecasting the compressive strength of concrete under these conditions, engineers and designers can make informed decisions regarding the material’s suitability and performance in high-temperature environments, leading to enhanced safety, durability, and cost-effectiveness of structures. Show more
Keywords: Concrete, elevated temperature, strength, random forests, Dingo optimization algorithm, sensitivity analysis
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240513
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: John, Manu | Mathew, Terry Jacob | Bindu, V.R.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) is a technique that involves retrieving similar images from a large database by analysing the content features of the query image. The heavy usage of digital platforms and devices has in a way promoted CBIR and its allied technologies in computer vision and artificial intelligence. The process entails comparing the representative features of the query image with those of the images in the dataset to rank them for retrieval. Past research was centered around handcrafted feature descriptors based on traditional visual features. But with the advent of deep learning the traditional manual method of feature engineering …gave way to automatic feature extraction. In this study, a cascaded network is utilised for CBIR. In the first stage, the model employs multi-modal features from variational autoencoders and super-pixelated image characteristics to narrow down the search space. In the subsequent stage, an end-to-end deep learning network known as a Convolutional Siamese Neural Network (CSNN) is used. The concept of pseudo-labeling is incorporated to categorise images according to their affinity and similarity with the query image. Using this pseudo-supervised learning approach, this network evaluates the similarity between a query image and available image samples. The Siamese network assigns a similarity score to each target image, and those that surpass a predefined threshold are ranked and retrieved. The suggested CBIR system undergoes testing on a widely recognized public dataset: the Oxford dataset and its performance is measured against cutting-edge image retrieval methods. The findings reveal substantial enhancements in retrieval performance in terms of several standard benchmarks such as average precision, average error rate, average false positive rate etc., providing strong support for utilising images from interconnected devices. Show more
Keywords: CBIR, siamese neural networks, deep learning, computer vision, clustering
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219396
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Kather Mohideen, Ashma Banu | Jayakumar, Vimala | Pethaperumal, Mahalakshmi | Kannan, Jeevitha
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: As the globe enters a new era, web applications will become indispensable to managing business. Businesses can easily grow, become simpler, and accomplish their objective much faster by employing web applications. Creating a web application in cloud computing allows for the more affordable leveraging of cloud-based services. This makes it easier to avoid setting up and maintaining several servers. To get around cloud computing’s built-in restrictions such as scalability, security, and bandwidth limitations, the future smart world of cloud computing will be coupled with LiFi connectivity. Beyond creating the web application, it is important to promote this web application among …the network of users as quickly and effectively as possible. This manuscript proposes a strategy to address these challenges. There are two primary components to this MCDM technique. The first step is to model the problem as a graph and weigh the edges by employing the Hamacher aggregation operator. The second step involves using a fresh iteration of Kruskal’s technique in conjunction with this approach to discover a Minimum Spanning Tree as a resolution. This manuscript adds to the literature by solving real-world Minimum Spanning Tree problems by combining existing algorithms with MCDM techniques. This technique is demonstrated for marketing a web application(created via cloud service) in a future smart world using LiFi technology. Show more
Keywords: Cloud computing, LiFi technology, Kruskal’s technique, minimum spanning tree, Hamacher aggregation operator
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219423
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-16, 2024
Authors: Jenefa, A. | Taurshia, Antony | Edward Naveen, V. | Kuriakose, Bessy M. | Thiyagu, T.M.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: In the realm of digital imaging, enhancing low-resolution images to high-definition quality is a pivotal challenge, particularly crucial for applications in medical imaging, security, and remote sensing. Traditional methods, primarily relying on basic interpolation techniques, often result in images that lack detail and fidelity. GANSharp introduces an innovative GAN-based framework that substantially improves the generator network, incorporating adversarial and perceptual loss functions for enhanced image reconstruction. The core issue addressed is the loss of critical information during down-sampling processes. To counteract this, we proposed a GAN-based method leveraging deep learning algorithms, trained using sets of both low- and high-resolution images. …Our approach, which focuses on expanding the generator network’s size and depth and integrating adversarial and perceptual loss, was thoroughly evaluated on various benchmark datasets. The experimental results showed remarkable outcomes. On the Set5 dataset, our method achieved a PSNR of 34.18 dB and a SSIM of 0.956. Comparatively, on the Set14 dataset, it yielded a PSNR of 31.16 dB and an SSIM of 0.920, and on the B100 dataset, it achieved a PSNR of 30.51 dB and an SSIM of 0.912. These results were superior or comparable to those of existing advanced algorithms, demonstrating the proposed method’s potential in generating high-quality, high-resolution images. Our research underscores the potency of GANs in image super-resolution, making it a promising tool for applications spanning medical diagnostics, security systems, and remote sensing. Future exploration could extend to the utilization of alternative loss functions and novel training techniques, aiming to further refine the efficacy of GAN-based image restoration algorithms. Show more
Keywords: Adversarial network training, enhanced image generation, image refinement, advanced neural architecture, improved resolution, quality assessment metrics, structural similarity evaluation
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238597
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-16, 2024
Authors: Wang, Tianxing | Huang, Bing
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This paper makes a significant contribution to the field of conflict analysis by introducing a novel Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Three-Way Conflict Analysis (IVIFTWCA) method, which is anchored in cumulative prospect theory. The method’s key innovation lies in its use of interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy numbers to represent an agent’s stance, addressing the psychological dimensions and risk tendencies of decision-makers that have been largely overlooked in previous studies. The IVIFTWCA method categorizes conflict situations into affirmative, impartial, and adverse coalitions, leveraging the evaluation of the closeness function and predefined thresholds. It incorporates a reference point, value functions and cumulative weight functions to …assess risk preferences, leading to the formulation of precise decision rules and thresholds. The method’s efficacy and applicability are demonstrated through detailed examples and comparative analysis, and its exceptional performance is confirmed through a series of experiments, offering a robust framework for real-world decision-making in conflict situations. Show more
Keywords: Three-way decision, conflict analysis, interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy sets, cumulative prospect theory
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238873
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-14, 2024
Authors: Pethaperumal, Mahalakshmi | Jayakumar, Vimala | Kannan, Jeevitha | Shanmugam, Nithya Sri
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The global challenges associated with urbanization and the escalating waste production have been magnified in recent times, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to these challenges, municipal authorities, especially in developing nations, are confronted with the imperative task of discerning the most suitable healthcare waste (HCW) disposal methods. These methods are crucial for the effective management of medical waste, both during and after the COVID-19 era. This study introduces a novel similarity measure designed for lattice ordered q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft sets (Lq * q-ROMn FSSs) and exploring some of their essential characteristics. Currently, …no established methods are available for gauging the similarity of Lq * q-ROMn FSSs sets. Therefore, this paper takes a pioneering step by presenting similarity measures tailored for Lq * q-ROMn FSSs sets. Moreover, we propose an evaluation methodology that leverages the lattice ordered q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft information to determine the optimal health care waste (HCW) disposal approach. This approach seeks to enhance decision-making within the realm of waste management, facilitating more informed and effective choices in handling healthcare waste. Show more
Keywords: Multi-fuzzy soft set, Lq* q-rung orthopair multi-fuzzy soft set, Lq* q-ROMnFS matrix, Lq* q-ROMnFS similarity measures, healthcare waste disposal technique
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219412
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Thirugnanasammandamoorthi, Puviyarasi | Kumar, Harsh | Ghosh, Debabrata | Dhasarathan, Chandramohan | Dewangan, Ram Kishan
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Sentiment analysis is a method of analyzing emotions and using text analysis techniques with natural language processing methods. Sentiment analysis uses data from various sources to identify the user’s attitude through different aspects. It is widely used for extracting opinions and recognizing sentiments, which helps Business organizations understand the user’s needs. This paper proposes a simple but compelling sentiment analysis method, showing the combined scores based on positive and negative words. Then, the tweets are categorized as Neutral, Negative, or Positive according to the scores. Sentiment analysis and opinion mining have grown significantly in the last decade. Different studies in …this domain try to determine people’s feelings, opinions, and emotions about something or someone. The main objective of this analysis is to determine the sentiment of the review using a machine learning model and then compare the result with the manual review of the data. This would allow researchers to represent and analyze opinions objectively across different domains. A hybrid method that combines a supervised machine learning algorithm with natural language processing techniques is suggested for review analysis. This project aims to find the best model to predict the sentiment of the tweets on airlines. During the research process and considering various methods and variables that should be considered, we found that methods like naïve Bayes and random forest were not fully explored. The proposed system improves an effective and more feasible method for sentimental analysis using machine learning, multinomialNB, linear regression, and regular expression. Show more
Keywords: Sentiment analysis, machine learning, regular expression, multinomialNB, public sentiments, social media analysis
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219417
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Thampi, Sabu M. | El-Alfy, El-Sayed M. | Berretti, Stefano
Article Type: Editorial
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219381
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-9, 2024
Authors: David Raj, G. | Mukherjee, Saswathi | Jasmine, R.L.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: To enhance the reliability of the document retrieval system, the most efficient techniques such as Query Expansion (QE) are utilized. It has offered more adequate queries for the user when assimilated over original or initial queries by adding up one or more expansion keywords. Moreover, these techniques are more effective to enhance the performance of document retrieval and return the unnecessary information. In recent times, searching the suitable documents in the huge datasets is tiresome work. Generally, the automatic QE is used to address the refining query. A typical technique for QE has included the extracted close expression and the …related documents clustering by utilizing the clusters. However, classical clustering poses some issues to QE. Hence, a novel optimized bi-clustering mechanism is proposed in this paper for patent retrieval by QE. The ultimate aim of this implemented model is to retrieve the patent information by expanding the request query. Initially, the patent-related data is collected from standard data sources in terms of abstract and text. It is then given to the text pre-processing stage. Consequently, the pre-processed text or word is converted into vector formation by using the Multi-cascade Transformer Network (MTN). Finally, the retrieval process is done by proposing the Optimal Bi-Clustering (OptBi-C) process, in which the parameters are optimally determined by a hybrid algorithm of Reptile Search Algorithm (RSA) and Lion Algorithm (LA) termed as Iteration-based Reptile Search and Lion Algorithm (IRSLA). Thus, the performance of the model is examined with certain metrics and compared with traditional techniques. The precision of the implemented patent retrieval system using the QE model is maximized by 8.82% of DHOA-OptBi-C, 7.35% of HHO-OptBi-C, 10.29% of RSA-OptBi-C, and 7.35% of LA-OptBi-C respectively when the number of retrieved data is 10. Moreover, the recall of the designed patent retrieval system using the QE model is enhanced by 21.83% of KNN, 24.13% of CNN, 19.54% of FUZZY, and 11.49% of Bi-clustering respectively when the number of retrieved data is 6. Thus, the findings demonstrate that the system improves the retrieval performance. Show more
Keywords: Patent retrieval system, query expansion, multi cascaded transformer network, iteration-based reptile search and lion algorithm, optimal bi-clustering
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-241138
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-19, 2024
Authors: Shivkumar, S. | Amudha, J. | Nippun Kumaar, A.A.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Navigation of a mobile robot in an unknown environment ensuring the safety of the robot and its surroundings is of utmost importance. Traditional methods, such as pathplanning algorithms, simultaneous localization and mapping, computer vision, and fuzzy techniques, have been employed to address this challenge. However, to achieve better generalization and self-improvement capabilities, reinforcement learning has gained significant attention. The concern of privacy issues in sharing data is also rising in various domains. In this study, a deep reinforcement learning strategy is applied to the mobile robot to move from its initial position to a destination. Specifically, the Deep Q-Learning algorithm …has been used for this purpose. This strategy is trained using a federated learning approach to overcome privacy issues and to set a foundation for further analysis of distributed learning. The application scenario considered in this work involves the navigation of a mobile robot to a charging point within a greenhouse environment. The results obtained indicate that both the traditional deep reinforcement learning and federated deep reinforcement learning frameworks are providing 100% success rate. However federated deep reinforcement learning could be a better alternate since it overcomes the privacy issue along with other advantages discussed in this paper. Show more
Keywords: Federated deep reinforcement learning, navigation, path-planning, mobile robot, robotics
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-219428
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-16, 2024
Authors: Wu, Meiqin | Ma, Linyuan | Fan, Jianping
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This article proposes an expert-driven consensus and decision-making model that comprehensively considers expert behavior in Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) scenarios. Under the premise that experts are willing to adjust their viewpoints, the framework strives to reach group consensus to the utmost degree feasible. To tackle experts’ uncertainty during the evaluation process, this article employs the rejection degree in the picture fuzzy sets (PFS) to signify the level of ignorance while they deliver their evaluation opinions. Due to the diversity of expert views, reaching a group consensus is difficult in reality. Therefore, this article additionally presents a strategy for adjusting the weights …of experts who did not reach consensus. This approach upholds data integrity and guarantees the precision of the ultimate decision. Finally, this article confirms the efficiency of the aforementioned model by means of a case study on selecting the optimal carbon reduction alternative for Chinese power plants. Show more
Keywords: Picture fuzzy sets (PFS), weight of experts, behavior-driven, Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), Consensus reaching process (CRP)
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238151
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-17, 2024
Authors: Liang, Hailin | Qu, Shaojian | Dai, Zhenhua
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: In group decision-making (GDM), when decision-makers (DMs) feel it is unfair, they may take uncooperative measures to disrupt the consensus-reaching process (CRP). On the other hand, it is difficult for the moderator to objectively determine each DM’s unit consensus cost and weight in CRP. Hence, this paper proposes data-driven robust maximum fairness consensus models (RMFCMs) to address these. First, this paper uses the robust optimization method to construct multiple uncertainty sets to describe the uncertainty of the DMs’ unit adjustment cost and proposes the RMFCMs. Subsequently, based on the DMs’ historical data, the DMs’ weights in the CRP are determined …by a data-driven method based on the kernel density estimation (KDE) method. Finally, this paper also applies the proposed models to the carbon emission reduction negotiation process between governments and enterprises, and the experimental results verify the rationality and robustness of the proposed consensus model. Show more
Keywords: Fairness, uncertain environment, consensus model, data-driven method
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-237153
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-19, 2024
Authors: Akbas, Ayhan | Buyrukoglu, Gonca | Buyrukoglu, Selim
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have garnered significant attention from both the academic and industrial communities. However, the limited battery capacity of WSN nodes imposes a set of restrictions on energy dissipations, which has compelled researchers to seek ways to save and minimize energy consumption. This paper presents a hybrid optimization model to minimize energy dissipation in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). Employing linear programming and a combination of XGBoost and Random Forest algorithms, it effectively predicts internode distances and network lifetime. The results demonstrate significant energy savings in WSN deployments, outperforming traditional methods. This approach contributes to the field by offering …a practical, energy-efficient strategy for WSN configuration planning, highlighting the model’s applicability in real-world scenarios, where energy conservation is critical. Show more
Keywords: Wireless sensor networks, energy minimization, linear programming, optimization model, XGBoost, random forest
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-234798
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Wei, Jingya | Ju, Yongfeng
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Due to the equipment error, environmental interference and data transmission delay of vehicle flow detection, the accuracy and real-time performance of vehicle perception and traffic flow data will be affected to some extent, resulting in poor traffic signal control effect. Therefore, a data-driven traffic signal adaptive control algorithm is designed by integrating vehicle perception and traffic flow data. To complete the modeling of urban traffic, the discrete distribution and continuous distribution of traffic are obtained. Based on this research environment, the DV-hop localization algorithm is improved to sense the vehicle position. Based on the phase space reconstruction of traffic flow …time series and vehicle location information, traffic flow data is predicted. Based on the driving of traffic data, the vehicle types are divided into small, medium and large three categories, and the impact weights are assigned respectively, and the weight values affecting the final allocation of green time are obtained to realize the allocation of green time. The experimental results show that: The research algorithm can not only predict the traffic flow intensity effectively, but also the predicted results are highly coincident with the actual traffic flow intensity. Vehicle arrival rates are higher, vehicle delays are shorter, and vehicles stop fewer times on average. Show more
Keywords: Vehicle perception, positioning algorithm, traffic flow prediction, data-driven, traffic signal adaptive control
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-235654
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Xing, Zhenguo | Wu, Xiao | Li, Jiangjiang
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Purpose: aiming at the limitations of pre-input parameters in the complex network overlapping community discovery algorithm based on tag propagation in real networks and the problems of tag redundancy, method: a node degree increment-based proximal policy optimization method for community discovery in online social networks is proposed (named NDI-PPO). Process: by applying the cohesion idea and introducing the concept of modularity increment, a social network great community is constructed from the bottom up according to the criteria of community division. For the problem that the number of iterative steps is sensitive to the strategy gradient algorithm, we adopt an improved …PPO to improve the efficiency of feature extraction. In label updating, the maximum clique is used as the core unit to update the labels and weights of the maximum maximum clique adjacent nodes from the center to the periphery using intimacy, and the weights of the non-maximum maximum clique adjacent nodes are updated by means of the maximum weight. In the post-processing stage, the adaptive threshold method is used to remove the noise in the node label, which effectively overcomes the limitation of the number of pre-input overlapping communities in the real network. Result: The simulation results show that the proposed community discovery algorithm NDI-PPO is superior to other advanced algorithms, the time complexity is greatly reduced, and it is suitable for community discovery in large social networks. Show more
Keywords: Community discovery, node degree increment, proximal policy optimization, online social networks
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-236587
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-9, 2024
Authors: Jayswal, Hardik S. | Chaudhari, Jitendra | Patel, Atul | Makwana, Ashwin | Patel, Ritesh | Dubey, Nilesh | Ghajjar, Srushti | Sharma, Shital
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: A nation’s progress is directly linked to the effective functioning of its agricultural sector. The detection and classification of plant disease is an essential component of the agricultural industry. Plant diseases may result in substantial financial losses due to decreased crop production. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, it is estimated that plant diseases result in a reduction of approximately 10-16% in global crop yields annually. Farmers are traditionally relying on visual inspection, using naked eye observation, as the primary method for detecting plant diseases. This involves a meticulous examination of crops to identify any …visible signs of diseases. However, manual disease detection can lead to delayed identification, resulting in significant crop losses. Various methods, coupled with machine learning classifiers, were demonstrated effectiveness in scenarios involving manual feature extraction and limited datasets. However, to handle larger datasets, deep learning models such as Inception V4, ResNet-152, EfficientNet-B5, and DenseNet-201 were studied and implemented. Among these models, DenseNet-201 exhibited superior performance and accuracy compared to the previous methodology. Additionally, A Fine-tuning Deep Learning Model called SympDense was developed, which surpassed other deep learning models in terms of accuracy. Show more
Keywords: Plant diseases, classification, deep learning, SympDense
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239531
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Yuan, Chao | Zhao, Ziqi
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: With the acceleration of urbanization, the concept of smart city is rising gradually. Wireless sensor network as an important technical support of smart city, its application in environmental monitoring and water resources management has a profound impact on economic growth. Water resource is one of the most dependent resources for human beings. With the growth of world population and the rapid development of economy, water resource crisis is constant, water pollution, water shortage and water waste coexist. How to build a perfect water resource economic policy is a worldwide problem at present. At present, the formulation of water resources policies …is often based on experience or the knowledge system of decision makers. Due to the dynamic nature of water resources utilization and the incomplete information of decision makers, there are often policy failures, which affect economic growth. Based on this, this paper uses system dynamics model to study the mechanism of water resources management policies affecting economic growth by taking Gansu, Tianjin and Zhejiang as three qualitatively representative arid areas, transitional areas and water-rich areas. The research results show that under the same water resources policy coupling, different regions also have different eco-economic effects. The effect of coupled water resources policy is better than that of single water resources management policy. Show more
Keywords: Smart city, environmental monitoring, water resources management, economic growth
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-242195
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Keswani, Vinay H. | Peshwe, Paritosh
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This paper presents the design of a novel multiparametric model aimed at improving sub-field scheduling performance for lithographic processes. The proposed model incorporates various parameters such as sub-field locations, conflict analysis, critical dimensions, delay, current, voltage, dose, and depth of current for optimization of scheduling operations. To achieve this, we have utilized both Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Q-learning algorithms to optimize the scheduling performance in real-time lithographic processes. The need for this work stems from the increasing demand for high precision lithographic processes, which require efficient scheduling operations to achieve optimal results. The proposed model has been tested on real-time …lithographic processes, and the results have been evaluated in terms of critical dimensions, scheduling performance, and scheduling efficiency. The results show that the proposed model has reduced critical dimensions by 8.5%, improved scheduling performance by 10.5%, and increased scheduling efficiency by 8.3% . These results demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed model in improving sub-field scheduling performance in lithographic processes. Based on the results it can be observed that this work presents a novel multiparametric model that utilizes GA and Q-learning algorithms to improve sub-field scheduling performance in lithographic processes. Show more
Keywords: Efficient, multiparametric, sub-field scheduling, GA, Q-Learning, optimizations
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-233784
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-14, 2024
Authors: Ngo, Quoc Trinh | Nguyen, Linh Quy | Vu, Trung Hieu | Nguyen, Long Khanh | Tran, Van Quan
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Cemented paste backfill (CPB), a mixture of wet tailings, binding agent, and water, proves cost-effective and environmentally beneficial. Determining the Young modulus during CPB mix design is crucial. Utilizing machine learning (ML) tools for Young modulus evaluation and prediction streamlines the CPB mix design process. This study employed six ML models, including three shallow models Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), Gradient Boosting (GB), Random Forest (RF) and three hybrids Extreme Gradient Boosting-Particle Swarm Optimization (XGB-PSO), Gradient Boosting-Particle Swarm Optimization (GB-PSO), Random Forest-Particle Swarm Optimization (RF-PSO). The XGB-PSO hybrid model exhibited superior performance (coefficient of determination R2 = 0.906, root mean square error …RMSE = 19.535 MPa, mean absolute error MAE = 13.741 MPa) on the testing dataset. Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) values and Partial Dependence Plots (PDP) provided insights into component influences. Cement/Tailings ratio emerged as the most crucial factor for enhancing Young modulus in CPB. Global interpretation using SHAP values identified six essential input variables: Cement/Tailings, Curing age, Cc, solid content, Fe2 O3 content, and SiO2 content. Show more
Keywords: Cemented paste backfill (CPB), young modulus, interpretable machine learning, cement/tailings, mix design
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-237539
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-18, 2024
Authors: Liu, Mingyuan
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: As virtual reality technology develops, the analysis and processing of video content have become hot spots in the field of computer vision. Video Action Detection aims to locate features in network video, and its research spans many fields, such as computer vision and spatial prediction. In view of the problem of low-efficiency classification models and inaccurate localization of small-scale targets in complex scenes, we propose a novel method to generate candidate intervals for action detection. The action recognition model is adopted to generate the action score sequence on the video time series. We also propose the uncertainty model of the …descending pose detection algorithm. The pre-reaction phase generates a candidate list in the form of concatenated videos containing exactly the same pose to detect action poses that are not identical and of non-maximum duration. Experiments with traditional target detection and multiple deep learning models show that the proposed Non-Maximum Suppression algorithm has a strong ability to extract neural network features. Furthermore, compared with traditional ATSS and Faster R-CNN methods, the detection quality and performance are improved by more than 15.2% and 7.8%, respectively. Our method can fully utilize perception information to improve the quality of decision planning and plays a connecting role between perception fusion and decision planning. Show more
Keywords: Dynamic image processing, spatial feature prediction, uncertainty model, deep neural network
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240271
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-9, 2024
Authors: Wang, Baoliang | Su, Hongping | Luo, Xiaoqian | Yin, Luqiang
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Since the 21st century, network and mobile communication technology are gradually entering the medical and health services field. Combining body area networks, broad-generation mobile communications, and cloud platforms has made various medical applications for large-scale populations possible. The development of digital medical technology, especially digital telemedicine, is increasingly proving to be an important means of significantly reducing the cost of medical care and access, changing the distribution of medical resources, and improving the overall level of care. To observe the effects of traditional Chinese medicine gongfu combined with rehabilitation therapy on mild depression, anxiety, and functional recovery of activities of …daily living (ADL) in patients recovering from stroke, and to provide new treatment methods to improve the function and daily living ability of the group who develop mild depression and anxiety after stroke. In this paper, the digital medical engineering application combining information technology and medical treatment integrates various high-end information technologies such as body domain network and cloud computing to solve the difficulties in the current application one by one, to provide the national people with the system provides “timely”, “local” and “bottomless” remote digital health services to the Chinese people. Show more
Keywords: Cloud technology, digital telemedicine, traditional gongfu, stroke, rehabilitation
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238267
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Hussain, Abrar | Zhang, Nan | Ullah, Kifayat | Garg, Harish | Al-Quran, Ashraf | Yin, Shi
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: The q-rung orthopair fuzzy set (q-ROFS) is a moderate mathematical model, that has diverse capabilities to handle uncertain and ambiguous information of human opinion during the decision analysis process. The Aczel Alsina operations are more flexible and valuable aggregating tools with parameter values ϻ ⩾ 1, reflecting smooth and accurate information by aggregating awkward and redundant information. The theory of the Choquet integral operator is also used to express the interaction between preferences or criteria by incorporating certain values of preferences. The primary features of this article are to derive some dominant mathematical approaches by combining two different theories like Choquet integral …operators and operations of Aczel Alsina tools namely “q-rung orthopair fuzzy Choquet integral Aczel Alsina average” (q-ROFCIAAA), and “q-rung orthopair fuzzy Choquet integral Aczel Alsina geometric” (q-ROFCIAAG) operators. Some special cases and notable characteristics are also demonstrated to show the feasibility of derived approaches. Based on our derived aggregation approaches, a multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) technique aggregates redundant and unpredictable information. In light of developed approaches, a numerical example study to evaluate suitable safety equipment in the construction sector. To reveal the intensity and applicability of derived approaches by contrasting the results of prevailing approaches with currently developed AOs. Show more
Keywords: q-rung orthopair fuzzy values, choquet integral operators, aczel alsina operations, and decision support system
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240169
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Saleem, Saima | Khattar, Anuradha | Mehrotra, Monica
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Rapidly classifying disaster-related social media (SM) images during a catastrophe event is critical for enhancing disaster response efforts. However, the biggest challenge lies in acquiring labeled data for an ongoing (target) disaster to train supervised learning-based models, given that the labeling process is both time-consuming and costly. In this study, we address this challenge by proposing a new multimodal transfer learning framework for the real-time classification of SM images of the target disaster. The proposed framework is based on Contrastive Language-Image Pretraining (CLIP) model, jointly pretrained on a dataset of image-text pairs via contrastive learning. We propose two distinct methods …to design our classification framework (1) Zero-Shot CLIP: it learns visual representations from images paired with natural language descriptions of classes. By utilizing the vision and language capabilities of CLIP, we extract meaningful features from unlabeled target disaster images and map them to semantically related textual class descriptions, enabling image classification without training on disaster-specific data. (2) Linear-Probe CLIP: it further enhances the performance and involves training a linear classifier on top of the pretrained CLIP model’s features, specifically tailored to the disaster image classification task. By optimizing the linear-probe classifier, we improve the model’s ability to discriminate between different classes and achieve higher performance without the need for labeled data of the target disaster. Both methods are evaluated on a benchmark X (formerly Twitter) dataset comprising images of seven real-world disaster events. The experimental outcomes showcase the efficacy of the proposed methods, with Linear-Probe CLIP achieving a remarkable 7% improvement in average F1-score relative to the state-of-the-art methods. Show more
Keywords: Transfer learning, CLIP, social media, image classification, disaster response
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-241271
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-18, 2024
Authors: Wu, Xiongyu | Yan, Yixuan | Zhu, Wenxi | Yang, Nina
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: BACKGROUND: In recent years, Despite the proven economic growth brought by AI technology globally, the adoption of AI in the construction industry faces obstacles. To better promote the adoption of AI technology in the construction domain, this study, based on the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model, delves into the key factors influencing the adoption of AI technology in the construction industry. By introducing personal-level influencing factors such as AI anxiety and personal innovativeness, the UTAUT model is extended to comprehensively understand users’ attitudes and adoption behaviors towards AI technology. METHODOLOGY: The research …framework is based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with the added constructs of artificial intelligence anxiety and individual Innovativeness. These data were collected through a combination of online and offline surveys, with a total of 258 valid data collected and analyzed using structural equation modeling. RESULTS: The study found that Usage Behavior (UB) in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is positively influenced by several factors. Specifically, Performance Expectancy (PE) (β= 0.266, 95%), Effort Expectancy (EE) (β= 0.262, 95%), and Social Influence (SI) (β= 0.131, 95%) were identified as significant predictors of UB. Additionally, Facilitating Conditions (FC) (β= 0.168, 95%) also positively influenced UB.Moreover, the study explored the moderating effects of Artificial Intelligence Anxiety and Individual Innovativeness on the relationships between Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), and Facilitating Conditions (FC) with the Usage Behavior of AI technology. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: This study lie in informing industry stakeholders about the multifaceted dynamics influencing AI adoption. Armed with this knowledge, organizations can make informed decisions, implement effective interventions, and navigate the challenges associated with integrating AI technology into the construction sector. Show more
Keywords: UTAUT, artificial intelligence, construction industry
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-240798
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-18, 2024
Authors: Nguyen, Manh Hung | Van Nguyen, Hong | Tran, Van Quan
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Forecasting container ship arrival times is challenging, requiring a thorough analysis for accuracy. This study investigates the effectiveness of machine learning (ML) techniques in maritime transportation. Using a dataset of 581 samples with 8 input variables and 1 output variable (arrival time), ML models are constructed. The Pearson correlation matrix reduces input variables to 7 key factors: freight forwarder, dispatch location, loading and discharge ports, post-discharge location, dispatch day of the week, and dispatch week. The ranking of ML performance for predicting the arrival time of container ships can be arranged in descending order as GB-PSO > XGB > RF > RF-PSO > GB > … KNN > SVR. The best ML model, GB-PSO, demonstrates high accuracy in predicting the arrival time of container ships, with R2 = 0.7054, RMSE = 7.4081 days, MAE = 5.1891 days, and MAPE = 0.0993% for the testing dataset. This is a promising research outcome as it seems to be the first time that an approach involving the use of minimal and easily collectible input factors (such as freight forwarder, dispatch time and place, port of loading, post port of discharge, port of discharge) and the combination of a machine learning model has been introduced for predicting the arrival time of container ships. Show more
Keywords: Machine learning, container ships, arrival time, freight forwarder, place of dispatch, port of loading
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-234552
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-18, 2024
Authors: AL-Qadri, Mohammed | Gao, Peiwei | Zhang, Hui | Zhao, Zhiqing | Chen, Lifeng | Cen, Feng | Zhang, Jun
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Crack detection in concrete buildings is crucial for assessing structural health, but it poses challenges due to complex backgrounds, real-time requirements, and high accuracy demands. Deep learning techniques, including U-Net and Fully Convolutional Networks (FCN), have shown promise in crack detection. However, they are sensitive to real-world environmental variations, impacting robustness and accuracy. This paper compares the performance of U-Net and FCN for concrete crack detection on bridges using raw images under various conditions. A dataset of 157 images (100 for training, 57 for testing) was used, and the models were evaluated based on Dice similarity coefficient and Jaccard index. …FCN slightly outperformed U-Net in accuracy (94.88% vs. 94.21%), while U-Net had a slight advantage in validation (93.55% vs. 92.99%). These findings provide valuable insights for automated infrastructure maintenance and repair. Show more
Keywords: Cracks detection, concrete buildings, deep learning, U-Net, Fully Convolutional Networks (FCN)
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239709
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
Authors: Parthiban, P. | Vaisakhi, V.S.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Wireless sensor network (WSN) collect and detect data in real time, but their battery life limits their lifetime. The CH selection process increases network overhead and reduces lifetime, but it considers node processing and energy limitations. To solve that problem this research methodology proposed Multi Objective Energy trust - Aware Optimal Clustering and Secure Routing (MOETAOCSR) protocol. At first, the trust factors such as direct and indirect factors are calculated. Thus, the calculated values are given as input to the SDLSTM to detect the malicious node and normal node. Here, the network deployment process is initially carried out and then …the cluster is formed by HWF-FCM. From the clustered sensor nodes, the cluster head is selected using Golden Jackal Siberian Tiger Optimization (GJSTO) approach. Then, the selection of CH the paths are learned by using the Beta Distribution and Scaled Activation Function based Deep Elman Neural Network (BDSAF-DENN) and from the detected paths the optimal paths are selected using the White Shark Optimization (WSO). From the derived path sensed data securely transferred to the BS for further monitoring process using FPCCRSA. The proposed technique is implemented in a MATLAB platform, where its efficiency is assessed using key performance metrics including network lifetime, packet delivery ratio, and delay. Compared to existing models such as EAOCSR, RSA, and Homographic methods, the proposed technique achieves superior results. Specifically, it demonstrates a 0.95 improvement in throughput, 0.8 enhancement in encryption time, and a network lifetime of 7.4. Show more
Keywords: Four point curve cryptographic and rivest shamir adleman (FPCCRSA), Haversine with weighted function based fuzzy c-means clustering (HWF-FCM), wireless sensor network, Cluster head (CH), sigmoid deep long short term memory (SDLSTM)
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-236739
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-15, 2024
Authors: Yu, Hongliang | Peng, Zhen | Wu, Zhaoliang | He, Zirui | Huang, Chun
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: To address the existing shortcomings in the research on the coupling of safety risk factors in subway tunnel construction using the shallow-buried excavation method, this paper conducts a coupled analysis and dynamic simulation of the safety risks associated with this construction method. Firstly, by analyzing the mechanisms and effects of risk coupling in shallow-buried excavation construction of subway tunnels, this study divides the risk system into four risk subsystems (human, material, management, and environment), establishes an evaluation index system for the coupling of safety risks, calculates the comprehensive weight values of the risk indicators using the AHP-entropy weight method, and …constructs a risk coupling degree model by combining the inverse cloud model and efficacy function. Subsequently, based on the principles of system dynamics, a causal relationship diagram and a system dynamics simulation model for the coupling of “human-material” risks in construction are established using Vensim PLE software. Finally, the case study of the underground excavation section of Chengdu Metro Line 2 is employed to perform dynamic simulation using the established model. By adjusting the relevant risk coupling coefficients and simulation duration, the impact of the coupling of various risk factors on the safety risk level of the human-material coupling system is observed. The simulation results demonstrate that: 1) Heterogeneous coupling of human and material risks has a particularly significant effect on the system’s safety risks; 2) Violations by personnel and initial support structure defects are key risk coupling factors. The findings of this study provide new insights for decision-makers to assess the safety risk of shallow-buried excavation construction in subway tunnel. Show more
Keywords: Shallow-buried excavation method, risk coupling, coupling degree model, system dynamics, simulation analysis
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-239674
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-17, 2024
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: With the rapid development of the building industry, intelligent buildings benefit from its safety, energy saving, environmental protection and integration and other advantages have been widely loved by people, most operators also realize the importance of intelligent buildings to bring people humanized and customized services, and in order to realize the personalized service of the building, multi-modal data fusion is an effective method. On the other hand, in today’s Internet of Things society, many practical applications need to deploy a large number of sensing equipment for data collection and processing, so as to carry out high-quality monitoring of the physical …world, but due to the inherent limitations of these hardware equipment and the influence of factors such as the environment, single mode data often cannot be completely and comprehensively monitored to the physical world’s changing characteristics. In this development context, multi-modal data fusion has become a research hotspot in the field of machine learning. Based on this, this paper proposes a one-stage fast object detection model with multi-level fusion of multi-modal features and end-to-end characteristics for building indoor environment perception, and conducts experimental analysis on the performance of the model. The verification results show that the accuracy of the proposed method is 50.7% and the running speed is 0.107 s, which has better performance than the existing detection methods. Show more
Keywords: Multi-modal data fusion, depth perception, target detection, intelligent building, environmental awareness
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-241252
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-10, 2024
Authors: Saleh Mohamed Naser, Naser | Serte, Sertan | Al-Turjman, Fadi
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Deep learning has recently made great progress leading to revolutionizing image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing tasks that were previously challenging to make using traditional techniques. Image classification offers a lot of potential for architectural design, even though it is rarely used to uncover new techniques. It can be used to determine the client’s preferences and design a building that satisfies those preferences. The different architectural styles based on culture, region, and time are one of the main challenges for image classification in architecture. Hence, it can be challenging for untrained clients to recognize an architectural style, and …sometimes some buildings are made up of various types that are difficult to classify as a single style. This paper investigates the potential of employing state-of-art cutting-edge image classification algorithms in houses classification. In addition, the paper proposes the uses of Shifted Patch Tokenization (SPT) and Locality Self-Attention (LSA) in order to enhance the performance of Vision transformer (ViT) when trained to classify house images with a small dataset, opposed to the regular ViT which requires huge dataset in order to converge. Experimentally, these techniques proved to have a positive impact on the performance of the ViT, which reached 96.85% accuracy when SPT and LSA are employed. Show more
Keywords: Image recognition, house classification, vision transformer, ViT, shifted patch tokenization, locality self-attention
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-230972
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-11, 2024
Authors: Ameen, Zanyar A. | Mohammed, Ramadhan A. | Al-shami, Tareq M. | Asaad, Baravan A.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This paper introduces a new fuzzy structure named “fuzzy primal.” Then, it studies the essential properties and discusses their basic operations. By applying the q-neighborhood system in a primal fuzzy topological space and the Łukasiewicz disjunction, we establish a fuzzy operator (·) ⋄ on the family of all fuzzy sets, followed by its core characterizations. Next, we use (·) ⋄ to investigate a further fuzzy operator denoted by Cl ⋄ . To determine a new fuzzy topology from the existing one, the earlier fuzzy operators are explored. Such a new fuzzy topology is called primal fuzzy topology. Various properties of …primal fuzzy topologies are found. Among others, the structure of a fuzzy base that generates a primal fuzzy topology. Furthermore, the concept of compatibility between fuzzy primals and fuzzy topologies is introduced, and some equivalent conditions to that concept are examined. It is shown that if a fuzzy primal is compatible with a fuzzy topology, then the fuzzy base that produces the primal fuzzy topology is itself a fuzzy topology. Show more
Keywords: Fuzzy primal, fuzzy grill, fuzzy ideal, primal fuzzy topology, fuzzy ideal topology
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238408
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-10, 2024
Authors: Hossain, AKM B. | Salam, Md. Sah Bin Hj. | Alam, Muhammad S. | Hossain, AKM Bellal
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: Semantic segmentation is crucial for the treatment and prevention of brain cancers. Several neural network–based strategies were rapidly presented by research groups to enhance brain tumor thread segmentation. The tumor’s uneven form necessitates the usage of neural networks for its detection. Therefore, improved patient outcomes may be achieved with precise segmentation of brain tumor. Brain tumors can range widely in size, form, and position, making diagnosis difficult. Thus, this work offers a Multi-level U-Net (MU-Net) approach for analyzing the brain tumor data augmentation for improved segmentation. Therefore, a significant amount of data augmentation is employed to successfully train the recommended …system, removing the problem of a lack of data when using MR images for the diagnosis of multi-grade brain cancers. Here, we presented the “Multi-Level Pyramidal Pooling (MLPP)” component, where a new pyramidal pool will be employed to capture contextual data for augmentation. The “High-Grade Glioma” (HGG) datasets from the Kaggle and BraTs2021 were used to assess the proposed MU-Net. Overall Tumor (OT), Enhancing Core (EC), and Tumor Core (TC) were the three main designations to be segmented. The dice score was used to contrast the results empirically. The suggested MU-Net fared better than most existing methods. Researchers in the fields of bioinformatics and medicine might greatly benefit from the high-performance MU-Net. Show more
Keywords: Brain tumor, Data Augmentation (DA), Multi-level U-Net (MU-Net), Multi-Level Pyramidal Pooling (MLPP), Adaptive Curvelet Transform (ACT), wavelet threshold
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-232782
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-12, 2024
Authors: Mahendran, S. | Gomathy, B.
Article Type: Research Article
Abstract: This study addresses the escalating energy demands faced by global industries, exerting pressure on power grids to maintain equilibrium between supply and demand. Smart grids play a pivotal role in achieving this balance by facilitating bidirectional energy flow between end users and utilities. Unlike traditional grids, smart grids incorporate advanced sensors and controls to mitigate peak loads and balance overall energy consumption. The proposed work introduces an innovative deep learning strategy utilizing bi-directional Long Short Term Memory (b-LSTM) and advanced decomposition algorithms for processing and analyzing smart grid sensor data. The application of b-LSTM and higher-order decomposition in the analysis …of time-series data results in a reduction of Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Minimal Root Mean Square (RMSE). Experimental outcomes, compared with current methodologies, demonstrate the model’s superior performance, particularly evident in a case study focusing on hourly PV cell energy patterns. The findings underscore the efficacy of the proposed model in providing more accurate predictions, thereby contributing to enhanced management of power grid challenges. Show more
Keywords: Smart grids, deep learning, PV cells, error rate and absolute error, prediction
DOI: 10.3233/JIFS-238850
Citation: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, vol. Pre-press, no. Pre-press, pp. 1-13, 2024
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