Artificial Neural System Research Articles

Geomatics Technology Education – Assessment of Learning Pedagogy

Abstract. The paper investigates multidisciplinary education and specialization at the master's level, analyzes assessment methods, and proposes a technique for evaluating geospatial technology education. It emphasises is on pedagogical approaches, and highlights the importance of capacity building to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in spatial information management. The research provides guidelines for improving course content, structure, and teaching methodologies, aiming to enhance the quality and relevance of geospatial education for both students and stakeholders. This paper is based on online data gathered from 115 universities across the globe, who are imparting geospatial education, campus-based and e-learning, also a survey was conducted of two thousand students. It supported in analysis and suggestion to develop a specific robust technique for assessment of the geospatial technology education and provides the corrective measures to the users of the technique. It proposed a framework aimed at enhancing the course content, organization, and teaching methods substantially. Further an attempt was made to adopt AHP model for investigating the statistical approach. It was aimed to know the actual values and significance of each parameter used for analysis of the study. In order to prepare a common guideline for improving the course structure, course content and teaching methodology, ANFIS architecture (Artificial Neural Fuzzy-Inference System) was adopted. Spatial information represented in the form of thematic maps in relation with the respective attribute data in Geographical Information System (GIS) environment is now used by all spectrum of the society, be it government organizations, industry, and academia. The result of the study has designed the criteria and common guidelines, which may be implemented, would able to help and curtail the challenges of the geospatial education as global vision for Local Action.

Seagull-optimized artificial neural network-based innovative energy management system using improvised boost converter and coupled inductor

Seagull-optimized artificial neural network-based innovative energy management system using improvised boost converter and coupled inductor

Nanomaterials for Flexible Neuromorphics.

The quest to imbue machines with intelligence akin to that of humans, through the development of adaptable neuromorphic devices and the creation of artificial neural systems, has long stood as a pivotal goal in both scientific inquiry and industrial advancement. Recent advancements in flexible neuromorphic electronics primarily rely on nanomaterials and polymers owing to their inherent uniformity, superior mechanical and electrical capabilities, and versatile functionalities. However, this field is still in its nascent stage, necessitating continuous efforts in materials innovation and device/system design. Therefore, it is imperative to conduct an extensive and comprehensive analysis to summarize current progress. This review highlights the advancements and applications of flexible neuromorphics, involving inorganic nanomaterials (zero-/one-/two-dimensional, and heterostructure), carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene, and polymers. Additionally, a comprehensive comparison and summary of the structural compositions, design strategies, key performance, and significant applications of these devices are provided. Furthermore, the challenges and future directions pertaining to materials/devices/systems associated with flexible neuromorphics are also addressed. The aim of this review is to shed light on the rapidly growing field of flexible neuromorphics, attract experts from diverse disciplines (e.g., electronics, materials science, neurobiology), and foster further innovation for its accelerated development.

Analysis and Optimization of Super Duplex Stainless Steel Deposition in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Using Machine Learning Techniques

<div>This article presents experimental investigations and machine learning-based analysis on depositions of super duplex stainless steel (SDSS ER2594) material in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) considering the process parameters namely voltage, wire feed rate, torch travel speed, and gas flow rate. Deposition efficiency and surface height values of the accumulated material were measured to build machine learning models using artificial neural network (ANN) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS). The developed ANN model could predict the deposition efficiency and surface height with mean absolute deviations (MADs) of 8.9% and 16.1%, respectively. The MAD for prediction of the two responses for ANFIS model was found to be 6.1% and 14.9% as compared to the experimental data. Multi-objective optimization was also performed to obtain optimal solutions to achieve desired deposition results. Mechanical properties and microstructures of the deposited materials with optimal processing parameters were found comparable to that of the base materials.</div>

Predicting chlorophyll-a dynamics in the Ashtamudi estuary using ANN and ANFIS techniques

Excessive nutrients and associated high chlorophyll-a concentration are of growing concern to the public health due to the occurrence of eutrophication in aquatic bodies. Continuous monitoring of chlorophyll-a has limitations, thereby necessitating the development of prediction models. Even though chlorophyll-a prediction models are numerous, they rarely fit into estuarine conditions, which is encountered with dynamic mixing of freshwater and sea water. Thus, the present study identifies the most appropriate driving factors that are relevant for estuarine conditions through chlorophyll-a prediction models developed using Artificial Neural Network and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) approaches in the Ashtamudi estuary, India. Salinity, which is an indirect measure of the estuarine mixing intensity, has been used to replicate the dynamic mixing in the estuary. The results indicate that the model incorporating salinity along with total nitrogen, total phosphorous and turbidity well-predicted chlorophyll-a concentration with a coefficient of determination ranging from 0.73 to 0.99. General Regression Neural Network (GRNN) and ANFIS models outperformed Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) and Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) models. Of the various ANFIS models, the ones that used Gaussian and Generalized Bell membership functions were most appropriate for the prediction of chlorophyll-a than the models with triangular and trapezoidal membership functions. The study identified that the models that considered salinity were less sensitive and can be used for modelling chlorophyll-a. The chlorophyll-a was observed to have a direct influence of salinity at salinity values greater than 5‰. The study highlighted that estuarine mixing further enhances the primary productivity through increased penetration of light leading to higher chlorophyll-a concentration. Further the study emplasized that the predictive models are important tools fitting well within estuarine environments due to its replicability.

PREDICTION SYSTEM FOR THE AMOUNT OF SUGAR PRODUCTION USING ADAPTIVE NEURO-FUZZY INFERENCE SYSTEM

Sugar is one of the staple foods most Indonesians use, so sugar production needs to be done optimally to meet people's needs. This research will design a prediction system for the amount of sugar production in PTPN XI PG Prajekan using the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) method. ANFIS is a combined method of two systems, namely a fuzzy logic system and an artificial neural network system. This research consists of data collection, ANFIS system design, ANFIS training, ANFIS testing, accuracy calculation, and result analysis. The prediction system for the amount of sugar production is designed to predict the variable which is the amount of sugar production in the year using the input variables (sugarcane harvested area in year ), (amount of sugarcane in year ), (average of yield in year ), and (number of milling days in year ). The experiments in this research used variations of the type of membership function and the number of membership functions. The best model obtained in this research is a model with a difference between two sigmoidal membership functions and a product of two sigmoidal membership functions with a total of 2 membership functions for each input variable. Both models have the same Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) value, which is 1.79% in the training process and 4.82% in the testing process.

Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Reliability Analysis Using Response Surface Methodology, ANN, ANFIS and Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm

Considering uncertainty in the analysis of geotechnical structures is a necessary condition for optimal and robust design. An alternative method for studying the reliability of a mechanically reinforced earth wall in granular soil is used to account for these uncertainties more rigorously. This allows for the inclusion of various uncertainties in a mathematical risk formulation based on random variables. The deterministic model is a benchmark taken from the literature used in a numerical simulation to determine the maximum horizontal displacement of the wall. In this case, the serviceability limit state is considered, allowing the wall's actual behavior to be described. ANOVA was used to identify the most influential parameters on the system's response. As uncorrelated random variables, only the parameters (E, φ and γ) were considered. The mathematical model serving as the limit state function was numerically predictedby three methods, response surface methodology (RSM), artificial neural network (ANN) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), and their predictive capacities were then compared. The results showed that the ANN model outperformed the RSM and ANFIS models regarding prediction. ANN models and multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) are used to optimize the Hasofer-Lind reliability index. The analysis is then carried out by taking into account the various types of functions of parameter distributions, which allowed us to better appreciate the effects of the uncertainties and identify the set of parameters with a high incidence.

Utilizing artificial neural network system to predict the residual valve after endoscopic posterior urethral valve ablation.

To build, train, and assess the artificial neural network (ANN) system in estimatingthe residual valve rate after endoscopic valve ablationand compare the data obtained with conventional analysis. In a retrospective cross-sectional study between June 2010 and December 2020, 144 children with a history of posteriorurethral valve (PUV) who underwent endoscopic valve ablation were enrolled in the study. MATLAB software was used to design and train the network in a feed-forward backpropagationerror adjustment scheme. Preoperative and postoperative data from 101 patients (70%) (training set) were utilized to assessthe impact and relative significance of the necessity for repeatedablation. The validated suitably trained ANN was used to predict repeated ablation in the next 33 patients (22.9%) (test set)whose preoperative data were serially input into the system. To assess system accuracy in forecasting the requirement for repeatablation, projected values were compared to actual outcomes. The likelihood of predicting the residual valve was calculatedusing a three-layered backpropagating deep ANN using preoperativeand postoperative information. Of 144 operated cases, 33 (22.9%) had residual valvesand needs to repeated ablation. The ANN accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for predicting the residual valve were 90.75%,92.73%, and 73.19%, respectively. Younger age at surgery, hyperechogenicity of the renal parenchyma, presence of vesicoureteralreflux (VUR), and grade of reflux before surgery were among the most significant characteristics that affectedpostoperative outcome variables, the need for repeated ablation, and were given the highest relative weight by the ANN system. Conclusions: The ANN is an integrated data-gathering tool for analyzing and finding relationships among variables as a complex non-linear statistical model. The results indicate that ANN is a valuable tool for outcome prediction of the residualvalveafter endoscopic valve ablation in patients with PUV.

Novel Two-Terminal Synapse/Neuron Based on an Antiferroelectric Hafnium Zirconium Oxide Device for Neuromorphic Computing.

Functionally diverse devices with artificial neuron and synapse properties are critical for neuromorphic systems. We present a two-terminal artificial leaky-integrate-fire (LIF) neuron based on 6 nm Hf0.1Zr0.9O2 (HZO) antiferroelectric (AFE) thin films and develop a synaptic device through work function (WF) engineering. LIF neuron characteristics, including integration, firing, and leakage, are achieved in W/HZO/W devices due to the accumulated polarization and spontaneous depolarization of AFE HZO films. By engineering the top electrode with asymmetric WFs, we found that Au/Ti/HZO/W devices exhibit synaptic weight plasticity, such as paired-pulse facilitation and long-term potentiation/depression, achieving >90% accuracy in digit recognition within constructed artificial neural network systems. These findings suggest that AFE HZO capacitor-based neurons and WF-engineered artificial synapses hold promise for constructing efficient spiking neuron networks and artificial neural networks, thereby advancing neuromorphic computing applications based on emerging AFE HZO devices.

Artificial Neural Network and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System Hybridized Models in the Sustainable Integration of Language and Mathematics Skills: The Case of Singapore and Hong Kong

The four basic language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing play, a crucial role in the development of an individual’s skills in other disciplines. The current study aims to underpin the relationship between language skills and mathematics skills by focusing on the language and mathematics curricula of two consistently high-achieving countries, Hong Kong and Singapore, in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings. In the current study, the convergent parallel mixed method was utilized that qualitative and quantitative data were composed together. Primarily, the outcomes of four language skills were determined in the native language teaching curricula of the two countries. The topics and themes related to four basic language skills were determined from the two mathematics curricula. The curricula were examined by document analysis from qualitative research methods. The analysis was conducted by examining the native language teaching and the mathematics curricula of both countries by the content analysis method. Later, the findings of the document analysis were used to develop machine learning models to find a possible positive relationship between language skills and the PISA scores. Although a number of previous studies have found a reasonable relationship between language skills and mathematics skills, the current study results were contradictory to the ones performed previously in the literature, and considering the curricula no positive relationship between the language and mathematics skills was found. The findings of the current study were further supported by the artificial neural network (ANN) and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) model performance metrics. Compared to an acceptable level of 0.80, significantly low R2 values of 0.35 and 0.39 for the ANN and ANFIS models, respectively, indicated very little relationship between the language and mathematics skills.

Towards the development of believable agents: Adopting neural architectures and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system via playback of human traces

Artificial intelligence (AI) research on video games primarily focused on the imitation of human-like behavior during the past few years. Moreover, to increase the perceived worth of amusement and gratification, there is an enormous rise in the demand for intelligent agents that can imitate human players and video game characters. However, the agents developed using the majority of current approaches are perceived as rather more mechanical, which leads to frustration, and more importantly, failure in engagement. On that account, this study proposes an imitation learning framework to generate human-like behavior for more precise and accurate reproduction. To build a computational model, two learning paradigms are explored, artificial neural networks (ANN) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS). This study utilized several variations of ANN, including feed-forward, recurrent, extreme learning machines, and regressions, to simulate human player behavior. Furthermore, to find the ideal ANFIS, grid partitioning, subtractive clustering, and fuzzy c-means clustering are used for training. The results demonstrate that ANFIS hybrid intelligence systems trained with subtractive clustering are overall best with an average accuracy of 95%, followed by fuzzy c-means with an average accuracy of 87%. Also, the believability of the obtained AI agents is tested using two statistical methods, i.e., the Mann–Whitney U test and the cosine similarity analysis. Both methods validate that the observed behavior has been reproduced with high accuracy.

Цифровое моделирование интерсубъективности в социальном конструировании и феноменологических анализах мира повседневности

The widespread introduction of digital information and communication tech­nologies is changing the very nature of interpersonal and mass social interaction, creating new practices, meanings and forms of intersubjectivity. The article ana­lyzes a number of approaches to the creation of general artificial intelligence (AGI) systems based on the convergence of methods of phenomenological ana­lysis of intentional structures of intersubjectivity with technologies for creating and training artificial neural network systems of generative intelligence – Chat­GPT. It is shown that one of the most promising areas of constructing the cogni­tive architecture of AGI is the theory of frames as modeling schemes or matrices of stereotypical organization and interpretation of everyday experience. This conclusion is based on the fact that frames, as well as the procedures for swit­ching and configuring them, act as a kind of “spiritual automata” that control typical behavior of people in typical situations. The dual role of digital platforms in the social construction of reality is shown. On the one hand, digital platforms allow users to realize their aspirations and express the uniqueness of their indi­viduality, facilitate access to information, etc. On the other hand, our digital alter Ego, generated by intelligent systems, acquires the ability to recursively target, direct and control our thinking, motivations, emotional reactions, etc. The direct digital access to our spiritual life is not an inevitable consequence of the intro­duction of digital technologies into the world of everyday life, but a political project that can and should be sought for effective alternatives

Training Artificial Neural Network with a Cultural Algorithm

Artificial neural networks are amongst the artificial intelligence techniques with their ability to provide machines with some functionalities such as decision making, comparison, and forecasting. They are known for having the capability of forecasting issues in real-world problems. Their acquired knowledge is stored in the interconnection strengths or weights of neurons through an optimization system known as learning. Several limitations have been identified with commonly used gradient-based optimization algorithms, including the risk of premature convergence, the sensitivity of initial parameters and positions, and the potential for getting trapped in local optima. Various meta-heuristics are proposed in the literature as alternative training algorithms to mitigate these limitations. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to combine a feed-forward artificial neural network (ANN) with a cultural algorithm (CA) as a meta-heuristic, aiming to establish an efficient and dependable training system in comparison to existing methods. The proposed artificial neural network system (ANN-CA) evaluated its performance on classification tasks over nine benchmark datasets: Iris, Pima Indians Diabetes, Thyroid Disease, Breast Cancer Wisconsin, Credit Approval, Glass Identification, SPECT Heart, Wine and Balloon. The overall experimental results indicate that the proposed method outperforms other methods included in the comparative analysis by approximately 12% in terms of classification error and approximately 7% in terms of accuracy.

Product Colour Variation Management with Artificial Intelligence

This research focuses on the topic of using AI in color variant management in products to enhance the appeal and performance of the products in the marketplace by incorporating artificial intelligence, deep learning, and neural network systems. Real-time consumer and product information, preferences, buying history, and sales history; I created an AI model to predict and change product colors in real-time. The complete workflow used comprises data gathering, processing, and feature extraction, model training, integration of the color adjustment software tools, and finally, testing and validation. The efficiency of such AI-driven interventions was analyzed through the consumer satisfaction indices, the sales results, and the engagement data based on the consumption of digital platforms. This study demonstrates valuable potential of AI to improve product design application and development while providing valuable suggestions for Businesses adapting and improving market outcomes according to the changing consumer trends. Such an application of AI implements a new best practice in ways of enhancing futuristic consumer-oriented marketing approaches. The paper was first completed in 2021 and later I have modified the paper with latest updates till date 2024.

Retraction Note: Artificial neural networks (ANN), MARS, and adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to predict the stress at the failure of concrete with waste steel slag coarse aggregate replacement

Retraction Note: Artificial neural networks (ANN), MARS, and adaptive network-based fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to predict the stress at the failure of concrete with waste steel slag coarse aggregate replacement

Bioinspired Artificial Visual-Respiratory Synapse as Multimodal Scene Recognition System with Oxidized-Vacancies MXene.

In the pursuit of artificial neural systems, the integration of multimodal plasticity, memory retention, and perceptual functions stands as a paramount objective in achieving neuromorphic perceptual components inspired by the human brain, to emulating the neurological excitability tuning observed in human visual and respiratory collaborations. Here, an artificial visual-respiratory synapse is presented with monolayer oxidized MXene (VRSOM) exhibiting synergistic light and atmospheric plasticity. The VRSOM enables to realize facile modulation of synaptic behaviors, encompassing postsynaptic current, sustained photoconductivity, stable facilitation/depression properties, and "learning-experience" behavior. These performances rely on the privileged photocarrier trapping characteristics and the hydroxyl-preferential selectivity inherent of oxidized vacancies. Moreover, environment recognitions and multimodal neural network image identifications are achieved through multisensory integration, underscoring the potential of the VRSOM in reproducing human-like perceptual attributes. The VRSOM platform holds significant promise for hardware output of human-like mixed-modal interactions and paves the way for perceiving multisensory neural behaviors in artificial interactive devices.

Conventional and artificial intelligence based maximum power point tracking techniques for efficient solar power generation

AbstractThe increasing global need for renewable energy sources, driven by environmental concerns and the limited availability of traditional energy, highlights the significance of solar energy. However, weather fluctuations challenge the efficiency of solar systems, making maximum power point tracking (MPPT) systems crucial for optimal energy harvesting. This study compares ten MPPT approaches, including both conventional and artificial intelligence (AI)‐based techniques. These controllers were designed and implemented using MATLAB Simulink, and their performance was evaluated under real environmental conditions with fluctuating irradiance and temperature. The results demonstrate that conventional techniques, such as incremental conductance (INC), Perturb and Observe (P&O), Incremental conductance and Particle Swam Optimization (INC‐PSO), Fuzzy Logic Control and Particle Swam Optimization (FLC‐PSO), and Perturb and Observe and Particle Swam Optimization (P&O‐PSO), achieved accuracies of 94%, 97.6%, 98.9%, 98.7%, and 99.3% respectively. In contrast, AI‐based intelligent techniques, including Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Artificial Neural Fuzzy Interference System (ANFIS), Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC), Particle Swam Optimization (PSO), and Artificial Neural Network and Particle Swam Optimization (ANN‐PSO), outperform achieving higher accuracies of 97.8%, 99.9%, 98.9%, 99.2%, and 99%, respectively. Compared to available research, which often reports lower accuracies for conventional techniques, our study highlights the enhanced performance of AI‐based methods. This study provides a comprehensive comparative analysis, delivering critical analysis and practical guidance for engineers and researchers in selecting the most effective MPPT controller optimized to specific environmental conditions. By improving the efficiency and reliability of solar power systems, our research supports the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

Application of triple-branch artificial neural network system for catalytic pellets combustion

On the international level, it is common to act on reducing emissions from energy systems. However, in addition to industrial emissions, low-stack emissions also make a significant contribution. A good step in reducing its environmental impact, is to move to biofuels, including biomass. This paper examines the impact of placing a catalytic system in a retort boiler to minimize emissions of greenhouse gases, dust and other pollutants when burning pellets. The effect of platinum, and oxides of selected metals placed on the deflector as a solid catalyst was studied. Based on the experimental data, a branched artificial neural network was constructed and trained. The routing of three parallel topologies made it possible to achieve high accuracy while keeping the input data relatively simple. The system showed an average error of 3.54% against arbitrary test data. On the basis of experimental data as well as predictions returned by the artificial neural network, recommendations were shown for the catalysts used and their amounts. Depending on the biomass from which the pellet was produced, the experiment suggested the use of titanium or copper oxides. In the case of the neural network, it was able to select a better system, based on platinum, improving emission reductions by up to more than 19%, depending on the type of pellet used.

IoT-Enabled Single-Camera Speed Sensor for Smart City Tasks

This article presents an innovative IoT-enabled single-camera speed sensor designed for smart city applications. The research encompasses the development of both hardware and software components, focusing on a computer vision and artificial neural network-based system. A novel aspect of this study is the implementation of a distance-measuring algorithm that eliminates the need for expensive LIDAR sensors traditionally used in speed cameras. Instead, the system relies on convolutional neural networks (CNN) and computer vision algorithms to estimate vehicle speed accurately. Field testing was conducted in real conditions over several months, generating sufficient data to assess the device’s ability to function under various adverse conditions. The results demonstrate the system’s capability to perform vehicle speed detection consistently across diverse conditions, showcasing its potential as a scalable solution for urban traffic management. This makes the proposed system not only more affordable but also simpler to deploy and maintain, thereby enhancing its suitability for widespread use in smart city environments.

A Reconfigurable All-Optical-Controlled Synaptic Device for Neuromorphic Computing Applications.

Retina-inspired visual sensors play a crucial role in the realization of neuromorphic visual systems. Nevertheless, significant obstacles persist in the pursuit of achieving bidirectional synaptic behavior and attaining high performance in the context of photostimulation. In this study, we propose a reconfigurable all-optical controlled synaptic device based on the IGZO/SnO/SnS heterostructure, which integrates sensing, storage and processing functions. Relying on the simple heterojunction stack structure and the role of energy band engineering, synaptic excitatory and inhibitory behaviors can be observed under the light stimulation of ultraviolet (266 nm) and visible light (405, 520 and 658 nm) without additional voltage modulation. In particular, junction field-effect transistors based on the IGZO/SnO/SnS heterostructure were fabricated to elucidate the underlying bidirectional photoresponse mechanism. In addition to optical signal processing, an artificial neural network simulator based on the optoelectrical synapse was trained and recognized handwritten numerals with a recognition rate of 91%. Furthermore, we prepared an 8 × 8 optoelectrical synaptic array and successfully demonstrated the process of perception and memory for image recognition in the human brain, as well as simulated the situation of damage to the retina by ultraviolet light. This work provides an effective strategy for the development of high-performance all-optical controlled optoelectronic synapses and a practical approach to the design of multifunctional artificial neural vision systems.