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An artificial neural network (ANN) representation method is presented and discussed in this paper. ANN representation of symbolic and numeric knowledge is realized by the improved backpropagation (BP) algorithm. The method of management and organization of ANN representation is presented also. The problem that numeric knowledge is difficult to be represented is effectively solved by the network. After learning, the threshold values and weights of ANN are ensured and the diagnostic knowledge is learned. The practical examples are used to check the diagnostic results. It is shown that the ANN representation method is effective.

A method for modernizing the route of technical document flow at an enterprise manufacturing high-tech products proposed using elements of the theory of artificial neural networks. The traditional route of the processes of approval of technical documentation in the environment of an automated enterprise system revised. With analysis using elements of the theory of artificial neural networks, elements of the route that require improvement identified. An improved model of the technical document flow route in the environment of an enterprise automated system is proposed, which made it possible to improve the quality of the processes of approval of the enterprise's technical documentation.

The escalating demands and increasing awareness for the environment, resulted in deployment of Photovoltaic (PV) system as a viable option. PV system are widely installed for numerous applications. However, the challenges in tracking the maximum power with intermittent atmospheric condition and varying load is significant. Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms are employed and based on their convergence speed, control of external variations and oscillation, the output power efficiency, and other significant factors viz. the algorithm complexity and implementation cost, novel MPPT approach are preferable than the conventional approach. This paper presents an artificial intelligence-based optimization controller for MPPT in a PV system under varying load and irradiance conditions. Comparative analysis of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) based MPPT is simulated and analysed. The PV system consisting of PV array and boost converter with MPPT controller feeds the DC load. The power conversion and panel efficiency are the significant factors to determine the effectiveness of tracking maximum power point. The simulation results show the performance of these controllers on the PV panel output power and the load side output power under changing loads and irradiance. In addition, the comparison of PV panel efficiency of ANN and PSO based MPPT techniques w.r.t changing loads is carried out. Based on the above analysis, PSO based MPPT algorithm marginally outperforms the ANN based MPPT algorithm. Further, the implementation of hybrid MPPT (ANN &PSO) for higher accuracy and tracking capability can be carried out as future work.

Multiple serum tests were performed on archival samples from patients who participated in trials to assess the ProstaScint scan staging ability. Traditional statistical analysis as well as artificial neural network (ANN) analysis were employed to evaluate individual patients and the group as a whole. The results were evaluated so that each factor was tested for prognostic value. Data obtained from serum tests, bone scans, and ProstaScint scans were evaluated by traditional statistical methods and ANN to determine the individual value in clinical staging of prostate cancer. Two hundred seventy-five patients (180 postprostatectomy, 95 intact prostate) with prostate cancer (14 with distant metastases) were available for analysis. Data available included: clinical state (remission or progression), most recent clinical TNM stage, bone scan, and ProstaScint scan. Serum was tested for prostate-specific membrane antigen(PSMA), prostate-specific antigen(PSA), free PSA (fPSA), and complexed PSA (cPSA). Additional calculations included percent free PSA, and percent complexed PSA. Spearman individual statistical assessment for traditional group evaluation revealed no significant factors for T-stage. The free PSA and complex PSA had a significant association with node (N)-status. The distant metastases (M) stage correlated well with the bone scan and clinical stage. ANN analysis revealed no significant T-stage factors. N-stage factors showed a 95% sensitivity and 49% specificity. These factors included the presence or absence of a prostate, PSA serum levels, bone scan, and ProstaScint scans as major associated indicators. ANN analysis of the important variables for M-stage included ProstaScint scan score, and PSA levels (total, percent complexed, percent free, and fPSA). These factors were associated with a 95% sensitivity and 15% specificity level. Two hundred seventy-five patients receiving treatment for prostate cancer were evaluated by ANN and traditional statistical analysis for factors related to stage of disease. ANN revealed that PSA levels, determined by a variety of ways, ProstaScint scan, and bone scan, were significant variables that had prognostic value in determining the likelihood of nodal disease, or distant disease in prostate cancer patients.

The objective of this research is to implement a method for estimating the real missing data in heart disease datasets and to show how it affects the resulting knowledge. Missing data is common problem in knowledge discovery from database (KDD) processes that can lead significant error in extracted knowledge. We use hybridization of artificial neural network and rough set theory (ANNRST) to estimate the real missing data on heart disease from UCI (University of California, Irvine) datasets. ANN with reduced input features is used to estimate the missing data. RST is used to reduce the dimensionality of input features and to extract the knowledge as reducts and rules from heart disease datasets with estimated missing data. RST, decomposition tree, local transfer function classifier (LTF-C) and k-nearest neighbor (k-NN) classifier are used to calculate the accuracy. Comparative study with k-NN estimation, most common attribute value filling and deletion of missing data are made to evaluate the extracted knowledge. ANNRST can be considered as the appropriate estimation method when strong relationship between original complete datasets and estimated datasets is important (the estimated datasets really represent the nature of original complete datasets) as it gives the best accuracy and coverage for almost all the classifiers.

Diamond drilling has been widely used in the different civil engineering projects. The prediction of penetration rate in the drilling is especially useful for the feasibility studies. In this study, the predictability of penetration rate for the diamond drilling was investigated from the operational variables and the rock properties such as the uniaxial compressive strength, the tensile strength and the relative abrasiveness. Both the multiple regression and the artificial neural networks (ANN) analysis were used in the study. Very good models were derived from ANN analysis for the prediction of penetration rate. The comparison of ANN models with the regression models indicated that ANN models were much more reliable than the regression models. It is concluded that the penetration rate for the diamond drilling can be reliably estimated from the uniaxial compressive strength, the tensile strength and the relative abrasiveness using the ANN models.

Introduces the theory of artificial neural networks (ANN). Discusses its application to the valuation of residential apartments. Compares the performance of the back propagation neural network (BP) model in estimating sale prices of apartments against the traditional multiple regression analysis (MRA) model. Concludes that the neural network model is an easy‐to‐use, black‐box alternative to the MRA model.

The objective of the study is to investigate the fluid flow and heat transfer characteristics applying Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) analysis in triangular-shaped cavities for the analysis of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) mixed convection with varying fluid velocity of water/Al2O3 nanofluid. No study has yet been conducted on this geometric configuration incorporating ANN analysis. Therefore, this study analyzes and predicts the complex interactions among fluid flow, heat transfer, and various influencing factors using ANN analysis. The process of finite element analysis was conducted, and the obtained results have been verified by previous literature. The Levenberg-Marquardt backpropagation technique was selected for ANN. Various values of the Richardson number (0.01 ≤ Ri ≤ 5), Hartmann number (0 ≤ Ha ≤ 100), Reynolds number (50 ≤ Re ≤ 200), and solid volume fraction of the nanofluid (ϕ = 1%, 3% and 4%) have been selected. The ANN model incorporates the Gauss-Newton method and the method of damped least squares, making it suitable for tackling complex problems with a high degree of non-linearity and uncertainty. The findings have been shown through the use of streamlines, isotherm plots, Nusselt numbers, and the estimated Nusselt number obtained by ANN. Increasing the solid volume fraction improves the rate of heat transmission for all situations with varying values of Ri, Re, and Ha. The Nusselt number is greater with larger values of the Ri and Re parameters, but it lessens for higher value of Ha. Furthermore, ANN demonstrates exceptional precision, as evidenced by the Mean Squared Error and R values of 1.05200e-6 and 0.999988, respectively.

This work aimed to assess the water quality of the Tuojiang River Basin in recent years to provide a better understanding of its current pollution situation, and the potential pollution risks and causes. Water quality parameters such as dissolved oxygen (DO), ammonia–nitrogen (NH3-N), total phosphorus (TP), the permanganate index (CODMn), five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5), pH, and concentrations of various heavy metals were measured in the Tuojiang River, according to the national standards of the People’s Republic of China. Samples were collected between 2012 to 2018 at 11 national monitoring sites in the Tuojiang River Basin. The overall water pollution situation was evaluated with back propagation artificial neural network (BP-ANN) analysis. The pollution causes were analyzed considering both industrial wastewater discharge in the upper reaches and the current pollution situation. We found potential risks of excessive NH3-N, TP, Cd, Hg, and Pb concentrations in the Tuojiang River Basin. Moreover, corresponding water pollution control suggestions were given.

Artificial neural network (ANN) analysis was used to predict the permeability of selected compounds through Caco-2 cell monolayers. Previously reported models, which were shown to be useful in the prediction of permeability values, use many structural parameters. More complex equations have also been proposed using both linear and non-linear relationships, including ANN analysis and various structural parameters. But proposed models still need to be developed using different neuron patterns for more precise predictions and a better understanding of which factors affect the permeation. To develop a simple and useful model or method for easy prediction is also a general need. Permeability coefficients (log kp) were obtained from various literature sources. Some structural parameters were calculated using computer programs. Multiple linear regression analysis (MLRA) was used to predict Caco-2 cell permeability for the set of 50 compounds (r2 = 0.403). A successful ANN model was developed, and the ANN produced log kp values that correlated well with the experimental ones (r2 = 0.952). The permeability of a compound, famotidine, which has not previously been studied, through the Caco-2 cell monolayer was investigated, and its permeability coefficient determined. It was then possible to compare the experimental data with that predicted using the trained ANN with previously determined Caco-2 cell permeability values and structural parameters of compounds. The model was also tested using literature values. The developed and described ANN model in this publication does not require any experimental parameters; it could potentially provide useful and precise prediction of permeability for new drugs or other penetrants.

The usability of Cerchar abrasivity index for the prediction of UCS and E of Misis Fault Breccia: Regression and artificial neural networks analysis

In this work we sketch a new theory of artificial neural network, based on a paraconsistent annotated logic Eτ. Such theory, called Paraconsistent Artificial Neural Network – PANN – is built from the algorithm Para-analyzer and has as characteristics the capability of mainly manipulating uncertainty, inconsistent and paracomplete concepts. Some aspects such as capability of adaptation, velocity processing, and other useful characteristics make the PANN a promising theory.

The purpose of the study is to develop new scientific approaches to improve the efficiency of irrigation machines. Modern digital technologies allow the collection of data, their analysis and operational management of equipment and technological processes, often in real time. All this allows, on the one hand, applying new approaches to modeling technical systems and processes (the so-called “data-driven models”), on the other hand, it requires the development of fundamentally new models, which will be based on the methods of artificial intelligence (artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, machine learning algorithms and etc.).The analysis of the tracks and the actual speeds of the irrigation machines in real time showed their significant deviations in the range from the specified speed, which leads to a deterioration in the irrigation parameters. We have developed an irrigation machine’s control model based on predictive control approaches and the theory of artificial neural networks. Application of the model makes it possible to implement control algorithms with predicting the response of the irrigation machine to the control signal. A diagram of an algorithm for constructing predictive control, a structure of a neuroregulator and tools for its synthesis using modern software are proposed. The versatility of the model makes it possible to use it both to improve the efficiency of management of existing irrigation machines and to develop new ones with integrated intelligent control systems.

Thyroid nodules with a predominant follicular structure are often diagnosed as indeterminate at fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). We studied 453 patients with a thyroid nodule diagnosed as indeterminate at FNAB by using a feed-forward artificial neural network (ANN) analysis to integrate cytologic and clinical data, with the goal of subgrouping patients into a high-risk and in a low-risk category. Three hundred seventy-one patients were used to train the network and 82 patients were used to validate the model. The cytologic smears were blindly reviewed and classified in a high-risk and a low-risk subgroup on the basis of standard criteria. Neural network analysis subdivided the 371 lesions of the first series into a high-risk group (cancer rate of approximately 33% at histology) and a low-risk group (cancer rate of 3%). Only cytologic parameters contributed to this classification. Analysis of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves demonstrated that the ANN model discriminated with higher sensitivity and specificity between benign and malignant nodules compared to standard cytologic criteria (p < 0.001). This value did not show degradation when ANN predictions were applied to the validation series of 82 nodules. In conclusion, neural network analysis of cytologic data may be a useful tool to refine the risk of cancer in patients with lesions diagnosed as indeterminate by FNAB.

The article is devoted to considering the use of the decision tree method, defects at a machine-building enterprise, the reasons for having defects in the product and proposals for amending the normative and technical documentation. At the moment, non-destructive diagnostics methods have become widespread, which make it possible to determine the places of fault localization and predict the object state without the need for research which requires making object inoperative or its dismantling. The construction of the diagnostic models is implemented using the methods and tools of regression analysis, the theory of artificial neural networks, etc. However, they do not have a high level of generalization, and neural networks are difficult to interpret, which complicates their application in practice.