559 research outputs found
A genetic algorithm for simplifying the amino acid alphabet and predicting protein interactions.
A central problem in creating simplified amino acid alphabets is narrowÂing down the massive number of possible simplifications. Since considering all possible simplifications is intractable, effectively creating simplified alphabets is essential. Genetic algorithms have been effective in providing near-optimal solutions for similar combinatorial problems with large solution spaces. This makes them a good candidate for creating simplified alphabets. Simplified amino acid alphabets could uncover hidden relationships in protein sequences, and in turn provide a valuable first step in solving protein-related microbiological problems. The project demonstrates the impact of reducing the alphabet in addressing an important open problem in microbiology, which is predicting protein-protein interactions. Various techniques for predicting protein-protein interactions exist, but are incomplete. No single method can effectively predict more than a small subset of interactions. Hence, a comÂprehensive listing all of a cells protein-protein interactions may require many complimentary approaches. The projects results indicate that genetic algoÂrithms effectively. create simplified amino acid alphabets, and these alphabets are a useful tool in predicting protein interactions
Detection of False Data Injection Attacks Using the Autoencoder Approach
State estimation is of considerable significance for the power system
operation and control. However, well-designed false data injection attacks can
utilize blind spots in conventional residual-based bad data detection methods
to manipulate measurements in a coordinated manner and thus affect the secure
operation and economic dispatch of grids. In this paper, we propose a detection
approach based on an autoencoder neural network. By training the network on the
dependencies intrinsic in 'normal' operation data, it effectively overcomes the
challenge of unbalanced training data that is inherent in power system attack
detection. To evaluate the detection performance of the proposed mechanism, we
conduct a series of experiments on the IEEE 118-bus power system. The
experiments demonstrate that the proposed autoencoder detector displays robust
detection performance under a variety of attack scenarios.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, 1 table, conferenc
Ars Femina Archive 1500s-1800s: Representing Women Composers through Digital Archives
Representation is one of the most powerful impacts that archives can make on communities. Ensuring that all people’s works, lives, and information is being preserved in an archive is what fuels a many modern day archivist. However, establishing equal representation of minorities and underrepresented groups is not enough to create a more inclusive world, archivists must also create ways for people to access that information. The creation of digital libraries and other online resources, allows for more people to use the resources collected, see themselves and their work represented, and gain an understanding of the artists who have come before them. The Ars Femina Archive (AFA), is housed at Indiana University Southeast, and is a collection of music composed by women from before the 1500s to the 1800s. This archive preserves and celebrates the impact that women in history have had on music. Women are largely underrepresented in the arts and especially in music, the AFA allows for people from around the world to research and access this collection of musical compositions created by women. This presentation will focus on the history of the collection, what is contained in the archive, its mission and how that mission is furthered by digitization, and the impact it has on scholarship and performance
A Constraint Enforcement Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Optimal Energy Storage Systems Dispatch
The optimal dispatch of energy storage systems (ESSs) presents formidable
challenges due to the uncertainty introduced by fluctuations in dynamic prices,
demand consumption, and renewable-based energy generation. By exploiting the
generalization capabilities of deep neural networks (DNNs), deep reinforcement
learning (DRL) algorithms can learn good-quality control models that adaptively
respond to distribution networks' stochastic nature. However, current DRL
algorithms lack the capabilities to enforce operational constraints strictly,
often even providing unfeasible control actions. To address this issue, we
propose a DRL framework that effectively handles continuous action spaces while
strictly enforcing the environments and action space operational constraints
during online operation. Firstly, the proposed framework trains an action-value
function modeled using DNNs. Subsequently, this action-value function is
formulated as a mixed-integer programming (MIP) formulation enabling the
consideration of the environment's operational constraints. Comprehensive
numerical simulations show the superior performance of the proposed MIP-DRL
framework, effectively enforcing all constraints while delivering high-quality
dispatch decisions when compared with state-of-the-art DRL algorithms and the
optimal solution obtained with a perfect forecast of the stochastic variables.Comment: This paper has been submitted to a publication in a journal. This
corresponds to the submitted version. After acceptance, it may be removed
depending on the journal's requirements for copyrigh
Quantum Neural Networks for Power Flow Analysis
This paper explores the potential application of quantum and hybrid
quantum-classical neural networks in power flow analysis. Experiments are
conducted using two small-size datasets based on the IEEE 4-bus and 33-bus test
systems. A systematic performance comparison is also conducted among quantum,
hybrid quantum-classical, and classical neural networks. The comparison is
based on (i) generalization ability, (ii) robustness, (iii) training dataset
size needed, (iv) training error. (v) training computational time, and (vi)
training process stability. The results show that the developed
quantum-classical neural network outperforms both quantum and classical neural
networks, and hence can improve deep learning-based power flow analysis in the
noisy-intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) era.Comment: 7 pages, 15 figure
Conversations with my washing machine: an in-the-wild study of demand-shifting with self-generated energy
Domestic microgeneration is the onsite generation of low- and zero-carbon heat and electricity by private households to meet their own needs. In this paper we explore how an everyday household routine – that of doing laundry – can be augmented by digital technologies to help households with photovoltaic solar energy generation to make better use of self-generated energy. This paper presents an 8-month in-the-wild study that involved 18 UK households in longitudinal energy data collection, prototype deployment and participatory data analysis. Through a series of technology interventions mixing energy feedback, proactive suggestions and direct control the study uncovered opportunities, potential rewards and barriers for families to shift energy consuming household activities and highlights how digital technology can act as mediator between household laundry routines and energy demand-shifting behaviors. Finally, the study provides insights into how a “smart” energy-aware washing machine shapes organization of domestic life and how people “communicate” with their washing machine
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