Distance weighted K-Means algorithm for center selection in training radial basis function networks

The accuracies rates of the neural networks mainly depend on the selection of the correct data centers. The K-means algorithm is a widely used clustering algorithm in various disciplines for centers selection. However, the method is known for its sensitivity to initial centers selection. It suffers not only from a high dependency on the algorithm's initial centers selection but, also from data points. The performance of K-means has been enhanced from different perspectives, including centroid initialization problem over the years. Unfortunately, the solution does not provide a good trade-off between quality and efficiency of the centers produces by the algorithm. To solve this problem, a new method to find the initial centers and improve the sensitivity to the initial centers of K-means algorithm is proposed. This paper presented a training algorithm for the radial basis function network (RBFN) using improved K-means (KM) algorithm, which is the modified version of KM algorithm based on distance-weighted adjustment for each centers, known as distance-weighted K-means (DWKM) algorithm. The proposed training algorithm, which uses DWKM algorithm select centers for training RBFN obtained better accuracy in predictions and reduced network architecture compared to the standard RBFN. The proposed training algorithm was implemented in MATLAB environment; hence, the new network was undergoing a hybrid learning process. The network called DWKM-RBFN was tested against the standard RBFN in predictions. The experimental models were tested on four literatures nonlinear function and four real-world application problems, particularly in Air pollutant problem, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) problem, Phytoplankton problem, and forex pair EURUSD. The results are compared to proposed method for root mean square error (RMSE) in radial basis function network (RBFN). The proposed method yielded a promising result with an average improvement percentage more than 50 percent in RMSE

An improved radial basis function networks in networks weights adjustment for training real-world nonlinear datasets

In neural networks, the accuracies of its networks are mainly relying on two important factors which are the centers and the networks weight. The gradient descent algorithm is a widely used weight adjustment algorithm in most of neural networks training algorithm. However, the method is known for its weakness for easily trap in local minima. It suffers from a random weight generated for the networks during initial stage of training at input layer to hidden layer networks. The performance of radial basis function networks (RBFN) has been improved from different perspectives, including centroid initialization problem to weight correction stage over the years. Unfortunately, the solution does not provide a good trade-off between quality and efficiency of the weight produces by the algorithm. To solve this problem, an improved gradient descent algorithm for finding initial weight and improve the overall networks weight is proposed. This improved version algorithm is incorporated into RBFN training algorithm for updating weight. Hence, this paper presented an improved RBFN in term of algorithm for improving the weight adjustment in RBFN during training process. The proposed training algorithm, which uses improved gradient descent algorithm for weight adjustment for training RBFN, obtained significant improvement in predictions compared to the standard RBFN. The proposed training algorithm was implemented in MATLAB environment. The proposed improved network called IRBFN was tested against the standard RBFN in predictions. The experimental models were tested on four literatures nonlinear function and four real-world application problems, particularly in Air pollutant problem, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) problem, Phytoplankton problem, and forex pair EURUSD. The results are compared to IRBFN for root mean square error (RMSE) values with standard RBFN. The IRBFN yielded a promising result with an average improvement percentage more than 40 percent in RMSE

An improved radial basis function networks based on quantum evolutionary algorithm for training nonlinear datasets

In neural networks, the accuracies of its networks are mainly relying on two important factors which are the centers and spread value. Radial basis function network (RBFN) is a type of feedforward network that capable of perform nonlinear approximation on unknown dataset. It has been widely used in classification, pattern recognition, nonlinear control and image processing. Thus, with the increases in RBFN application, some problems and weakness of RBFN network is identified. Through the combination of quantum computing and RBFN provides a new research idea in design and performance improvement of RBFN system. This paper describes the theory and application of quantum computing and cloning operators, and discusses the superiority of these theories and the feasibility of their optimization algorithms.This proposed improved RBFN (I-RBFN) that combined with cloning operator and quantum computing algorithm demonstrated its ability in global search and local optimization to effectively speed up learning and provides better accuracy in prediction results. Both the algorithms that combined with RBFN optimize the centers and spread value of RBFN. The proposed I-RBFN was tested against the standard RBFN in predictions. The experimental models were tested on four literatures nonlinear function and four real-world application problems, particularly in Air pollutant problem, Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) problem, Phytoplankton problem, and forex pair EURUSD. The results are compared to I-RBFN for root mean square error (RMSE) values with standard RBFN. The proposed I-RBFN yielded better results with an average improvement percentage more than 90 percent in RMSE

Determination of flexibility of workers working time through Taguchi method approach

Human factor is one of the important elements in manufacturing world, despite their important role in improvement the production flow, they have been neglected while scheduling for many decades. In this paper the researchers taken the human factor throughout their job performance weightage into consideration while using job shop scheduling (JSS) for a factory of glass industry, in order to improving the workers' flexibility. In other hand, the researchers suggested a new sequence of workers' weightage by using Taguchi method, which present the best flexibility that workers can have, while decreasing the total time that the factory need to complete the whole production flow.

Implementation of interpolation method in reconstructing damaged satellite image caused by impulse noise

Background: Images are extensively utilized in fields such as engineering, health, and defense. During transmission, these images often lose quality due to noise interference.Aim: The primary objective of this study is to develop a method to effectively reduce salt and pepper noise, a common issue in image transmission, and restore images to their original state.Method: To achieve this, we propose using a numerical approach based on the interpolation method, specifically designed to address the noise reduction challenge.Result: Experimental application of the interpolation method on various images demonstrated that it significantly enhances the Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) values, especially for images with low to medium noise density.Conclusion: Compared to other methods, our interpolation-based approach shows superior performance in reducing salt and pepper noise in images, making it a promising solution for image restoration in various applications

Hybrid deep learning for estimation of state-of-health in lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries have a high energy density and a long cycle life. Lithium-ion batteries have a finite lifespan, and their energy storage capacity diminishes with use. In order to properly plan battery maintenance, the state of health (SoH) of lithium-ion batteries is crucial. This study aims to combine two deep learning techniques (hybrid deep learning), namely convolutional neural network (CNN) and bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM), for SoH estimation in li-ion batteries. This study contrasts hybrid deep learning methods to single deep learning models so that the most suitable model for accurately measuring the SoH in lithium-ion batteries can be determined. In comparison to other methodologies, CNN-BiLSTM yields the best results. The CNN-BiLSTM algorithm yields RMSE, mean square error (MSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) in the following order: 0.00916, 0.000084, 0.0048, and 0.00603. This indicates that CNN-BiLSTM, as a hybrid deep learning model, is able to calculate the approximate capacity of the lithium-ion battery more accurately than other methods

An overview of multi-filters for eliminating impulse noise for digital images

An image through the digitization process is referred to as a digital image. The quality of the digital image may be degenerating due to interferences on the acquisition, transmission, extraction, etc. This attracted the attention of many researchers to study the causes of damage to the information in the image. In addition to finding cause of image damage, the researchers also looking for ways to overcome this problem. There are many filtering techniques that have been introduced to deal the damage to the information in the image. In addition to eliminating noise from the image, filtering techniques also aims to maintain the originality of the features in the image. Among the many research papers on image filtering there is a lack of review papers which are an important to facilitate researchers in understanding the differences in each filtering technique. Additionally, it helps researchers determine the direction of research conducted based on the results of previous research. Therefore, this paper presents a review of several filtering techniques that have been developed so far

Leukaemia’s Cells Pattern Tracking Via Multi-phases Edge Detection Techniques

Edge detection involves identifying and tracing the sudden sharp discontinuities to extract meaningful information from an image. The purpose of this paper is to improve detecting the leukaemia edges in the blood cell image. Toward this end, two distinctive procedures are developed which are Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm and the gradient edge detectors (Sobel, Prewitt and Robert). The latter involves image filtering, binarization, kernel convolution filtering and image transformation. Meanwhile, ACO involves filtering, enhancement, detection and localisation of the edges. Finally, the performance of the edge detection methods ACO, Sobel, Prewitt and Robert is compared to determine the best edge detection method. The results revealed that the Prewitt edge detection method produced an optimal performance for detecting edges of leukaemia cells with a value of 107%. Meanwhile, the ACO, Sobel and Robert yielded performance results of 76%, 102% and 93% respectively. Overall findings indicated that the gradient edge detection methods are superior to the Ant Colony Optimization method

A Comparative Study on Whole Body Vibration (WBV) Comfort towards Compact Car Model through Data Mining Approach

Nowadays people of Malaysian spend a significant amount of time traveling by the vehicle to travel from one location to another location, and this could be the main reason to decrease minimal vibration for the comfort level in transportation. The vibration that generated while driving can influence pressure and eliminate the focus to the driver and passenger, and this is one of the main causes that can lead accidents on the roads. In this study, we investigate the effect of the vibration caused by the tire interaction with the road surface. The methodology focuses on the trends which occur on the vibration exposure that has been generated throughout the engine operating rpm range in both stationary and nonstationary conditions. An equation will be approached through the analysis to find the significant data that can be used in the process which is K-Means algorithm. Based on the trends of the experienced and exposed vibration, the model is able to differentiate the level of comfort between the clusters by grouping the level of vibration into five categories. To review the accuracy of classification data cluster, the K-Nearest Neighbor method and Analysis Linear Discriminant is used for shows the percentage accuracy of classification data have been a cluster. Later, the vibration for the three cars in this study which has analyzed, compared using the approach of analysis of variations (ANOVA)

Infant pain detection with homomorphic filter and fuzzy k-NN classifier

Link to publisher's homepage at http://www.ttp.net/Newborn pain is a non-stationary made by babies in reaction to certain circumstances. This infant facial expression can be used to recognize physical or psychology condition of newborn. The goal of this study is to evaluate the performance of illumination levels for infant pain classification. Local Binary Pattern (LBP) features are computed at Fuzzy k-NN classifier. Eight different performance measurements such as Sensitivity, Specificity, Accuracy, Area under Curve (AUC), Cohen's kappa (k), Precession, F-Measure and Time Consumption are performed. Fuzzy k-NN classifier is employed to classify the newborn pain. The outcomes accentuated that the suggested features and classification algorithms can be employed to assist the medical professionals for diagnosing pathological condition of newborn pain