Optimality Assessments of Classifiers on Single and Multi-labelled Obstetrics Outcome Classification Problems

Objective The risk of gastric cancer can be predicted by gastroscopic manifestation recognition and the Kyoto Gastritis Score. This study aims to validate the applicability of AI approaches for recognizing gastroscopic manifestations according to the definition of Kyoto Gastritis Score, with the goal of improving early gastric cancer detection and reducing gastric cancer mortality. Methods In this retrospective study, 29013 gastric endoscopy images were collected and carefully annotated into five categories according to the Kyoto Gastritis Score, i.e. atrophy (A), diffuse redness (DR), enlarged folds (H), intestinal metaplasia (IM), and nodularity (N). As a multi-label recognition task, we propose a deep learning approach composed of five GAM-EfficientNet models, each performing a multiple classification to quantify gastroscopic manifestations, i.e. no presentation or the severity score 0–2. This approach was compared with endoscopists of varying years of experience in terms of accuracy, specificity, precision, recall, and F1 score. Results The approach demonstrated good performance in identifying the five manifestations of the Kyoto Gastritis Score, with an average accuracy, specificity, precision, recall, and F1 score of 78.70%, 91.92%, 80.23%, 78.70%, and 0.78, respectively. The average performance of five experienced endoscopists was 72.63%, 90.00%, 77.68%, 72.63%, and 0.73, while that of five less experienced endoscopists was 66.60%, 87.44%, 70.88%, 66.60%, and 0.66, respectively. The sample t-test indicates that the approach’s average accuracy, specificity, precision, recall, and F1 score for identifying the five manifestations were significantly higher than those of less experienced endoscopists, experienced endoscopists, and all endoscopists on average (p < 0.05). Conclusion Our study demonstrates the potential of deep learning approaches on gastric manifestation recognition over junior, even senior endoscopists. Thus, the deep learning approach holds potential as an auxiliary tool, although prospective validation is still needed to assess its clinical applicability.

Emotion recognition plays a pivotal role in advancing Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) by enabling systems to understand and respond to human emotional states. Among various modalities, Speech Emotion Recognition (SER) stands out as a non-invasive, cost-effective, and temporally efficient approach for detecting emotions. This study leverages the RAVDESS dataset, which provides high-quality audio recordings for emotion classification. The proposed methodology involves preprocessing audio signals to remove noise, extracting temporal and spectral features in both time and frequency domains, and implementing machine learning models for multi-class emotion classification. The study evaluates and compares the performance of several classification models, including Random Forest (RF), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), and Decision Trees (DT). Experimental results demonstrate promising accuracy levels, highlighting the potential of these machine learning techniques in SER. This research contributes to the integration of SER within Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and other emotion-aware applications, paving the way for enhanced interactive systems. Keywords – Speech Emotion Recognition -Machine Learning - Random Forest -Multilayer Perceptron - Support Vector Machine - Convolutional Neural Networks - Decision Tree - RAVDESS Dataset

Developing a multi-label learning model to predict major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with unstable angina pectoris: A prospective cohort study.

Stress is a psychological condition that requires proper treatment due to its potential long-term effects on health and cognitive faculties. This is particularly pertinent when considering pre- and early-school-age children, where stress can yield a range of adverse effects. Furthermore, detection in children requires a particular approach different from adults because of their physical and cognitive limitations. Traditional approaches, such as psychological assessments or the measurement of biosignal parameters prove ineffective in this context. Speech is also one of the approaches used to detect stress without causing discomfort to the subject and does not require prerequisites for a certain level of cognitive ability. Therefore, this study introduced a hybrid deep learning approach using supervised and unsupervised learning in a stress detection model. The model predicted the stress state of the subject and provided positional data point analysis in the form of a cluster map to obtain information on the degree using CNN and GSOM algorithms. The results showed an average accuracy and F1 score of 94.7% and 95%, using the children's voice dataset. To compare with the state-of-the-art, model were tested with the open-source DAIC Woz dataset and obtained average accuracy and F1 scores of 89% and 88%. The cluster map generated by GSOM further underscored the discerning capability in identifying stress and quantifying the degree experienced by the subjects, based on their speech patterns

Although the aspects that affect the performance and the deterioration of abrasive belt grinding are known, wear prediction of abrasive belts in the robotic arm grinding process is still challenging. Massive wear of coarse grains on the belt surface has a serious impact on the integrity of the tool and it reduces the surface quality of the finished products. Conventional wear status monitoring strategies that use special tools result in the cessation of the manufacturing production process which sometimes takes a long time and is highly dependent on human capabilities. The erratic wear behavior of abrasive belts demands machining processes in the manufacturing industry to be equipped with intelligent decision-making methods. In this study, to maintain a uniform tool movement, an abrasive belt grinding is installed at the end-effector of a robotic arm to grind the surface of a mild steel workpiece. Simultaneously, accelerometers and force sensors are integrated into the system to record its vibration and forces in real-time. The vibration signal responses from the workpiece and the tool reflect the wear level of the grinding belt to monitor the tool’s condition. Intelligent monitoring of abrasive belt grinding conditions using several machine learning algorithms that include K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), and Decision Tree (DT) are investigated. The machine learning models with the optimized hyperparameters that produce the highest average test accuracy were found using the DT, Random Forest (RF), and XGBoost. Meanwhile, the lowest latency was obtained by DT and RF. A decision-tree-based classifier could be a promising model to tackle the problem of abrasive belt grinding prediction. The application of various algorithms will be a major focus of our research team in future research activities, investigating how we apply the selected methods in real-world industrial environments.

Random Forest algorithm eliminates the confines of a decision tree algorithm by reducing the over-fitting of datasets. It can handle the missing values in an effective manner and is more accurate than the decision trees. This research study presents a comparison of five different supervised machine learning algorithms namely Naive Bayes, Decision Tree, Multilayer Perceptron, Support Vector Machine and Random Forest for the classification of the disease dataset collected from an online repository. The Random Forest algorithm emerges to be the most efficient algorithm in classifying the diseases. Also, the research study applies different attribute selection measures to evaluate the impact of accuracy on the Random Forest classifier empirically. Among the different node splitting criteria, we conclude that the GINI index performed better on average than the Information Gain and Gain Ratio. The work is implemented using the Python 3.7 programming language.

Predictive Utility of a Machine Learning Algorithm in Estimating Mortality Risk in Cardiac Surgery

Dual-pathway EEG model with channel attention for virtual reality motion sickness detection.

Time series classification is an active research topic due to its wide range of applications and the proliferation of sensory data. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are ubiquitous in modern machine learning (ML) models. In this work, we present a matched filter (MF) interpretation of CNN classifiers accompanied by an experimental proof of concept using a carefully developed synthetic dataset. We exploit this interpretation to develop an MF CNN model for time series classification comprising a stack of a Conv1D layer followed by a GlobalMaxPooling layer acting as a typical MF for automated feature extraction and a fully connected layer with softmax activation for computing class probabilities. The presented interpretation enables developing superlight highly accurate classifier models that meet the tight requirements of edge inference. Edge inference is emerging research that addresses the latency, availability, privacy, and connectivity concerns of the commonly deployed cloud inference. The MF-based CNN model has been applied to the sensor-based human activity recognition (HAR) problem due to its significant importance in a broad range of applications. The UCI-HAR, WISDM-AR, and MotionSense datasets are used for model training and testing. The proposed classifier is tested and benchmarked on an android smartphone with average accuracy and scores of 98% and 97%, respectively, which outperforms state-of-the-art HAR methods in terms of classification accuracy and run-time performance. The proposed model size is less than 150 KB, and the average inference time is less than 1 ms. The presented interpretation helps develop a better understanding of CNN operation and decision mechanisms. The proposed model is distinguished from related work by jointly featuring interpretability, high accuracy, and low computational cost, enabling its ready deployment on a wide set of mobile devices for a broad range of applications.

COS-DeformDeep: Adaptive 2T2D spectral feature extraction method for improving the component identification performance in mixtures based on handheld Raman technology.

Crataegus monogyna is a complex species that is essential in both ecological and therapeutic domains. Its versatility across several settings, along with its extensive phytochemical composition, renders it a significant focus of research in both botany and medicine. One of the research areas that could be focused on is the propagation of C. monogyna under in vitro conditions. In this study, we encapsulated nodal segments of sterile shoots from C. monogyna plants growing naturally in Van, Türkiye. Encapsulated propagules were cultured in hormone-free Murashige and Skoog medium or Murashige and Skoog medium supplemented with 2 mg/L indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) after being stored for 30, 60, or 90 days at −20, 4, or 24 °C. The regeneration of synthetic seeds under the effects of hormone (IAA), storage temperature, and storage period was predicted using five machine learning algorithms: Decision Tree (DT), Gaussian Process (GP), Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), Random Forest (RF), and XGBoost (Extreme Gradient Boosting). Feature importance analysis was conducted to identify the key factors influencing regeneration outcomes. The DT, MLP, RF, and XGBoost models achieved high prediction accuracy (97.3%). Furthermore, while the DT and XGBoost models identified temperature as the most influential factor, the MLP and RF models found hormone to be the most significant. Surface and contour plot analyses were also employed to assess the relationships visually between key features of the regeneration process.

Background and aims: Patients frequently have concerns about their disease and find it challenging to obtain accurate Information. OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot (ChatGPT) is a new large language model developed to provide answers to a wide range of questions in various fields. Our aim is to evaluate the performance of ChatGPT in answering patients’ questions regarding gastrointestinal health. Methods: To evaluate the performance of ChatGPT in answering patients’ questions, we used a representative sample of 110 real-life questions. The answers provided by ChatGPT were rated in consensus by three experienced gastroenterologists. The accuracy, clarity, and efficacy of the answers provided by ChatGPT were assessed. Results: ChatGPT was able to provide accurate and clear answers to patients’ questions in some cases, but not in others. For questions about treatments, the average accuracy, clarity, and efficacy scores (1 to 5) were 3.9 ± 0.8, 3.9 ± 0.9, and 3.3 ± 0.9, respectively. For symptoms questions, the average accuracy, clarity, and efficacy scores were 3.4 ± 0.8, 3.7 ± 0.7, and 3.2 ± 0.7, respectively. For diagnostic test questions, the average accuracy, clarity, and efficacy scores were 3.7 ± 1.7, 3.7 ± 1.8, and 3.5 ± 1.7, respectively. Conclusions: While ChatGPT has potential as a source of information, further development is needed. The quality of information is contingent upon the quality of the online information provided. These findings may be useful for healthcare providers and patients alike in understanding the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT.

Forestry work involves scientific management and the effective utilization of forest land resources, and finding economical, efficient and accurate acquisition methods for forest land resource information. In previous land-use classification research, machine learning algorithms have achieved good results, and Sentinel public data have been used in various remote sensing applications. However, there is a paucity of research using these data to evaluate the performance of machine learning algorithms in the extracting of complex forest land resource information. Using the Sentinel-2 satellite multispectral image data, the spectral reflectance, vegetation index characteristics and image texture characteristics of different forest land resources in the study area were calculated and compared. Then, based on three groups of features, the performances of the Support Vector Machine (SVM), K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Random Forest (RF), decision trees (DT) and Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP) were examined and compared to identify and classify forest land resource types. The research indicates the following: (1) The SVM algorithm achieved the highest OA (95.8%). The average accuracy of the SVM algorithm was much higher than other algorithms (SVM 88.3%, KNN 87.5, RF 85.3%, MLP 85.00% and DT 77.5%). (2) The classification accuracies of each algorithm for coniferous forests were relatively high, and the recognition accuracy was above 95%, whereas the classification accuracies of the other categories varied greatly. (3) Adding texture features can improve the accuracy of the five algorithms. This study reports new references for the qualitative methods of forest land resource distribution. It has also produced more efficient and accurate acquisitions of forest land resource information, scientific management and effective use of forest land resources.

Background and aimsThe birth weight of a newborn is a crucial factor that affects their overall health and future well-being. Low birth weight (LBW) is a widespread global issue, which the World Health Organization defines as weighing less than 2,500 g. LBW can have severe negative consequences on an individual’s health, including neonatal mortality and various health concerns throughout their life. To address this problem, this study has been conducted using BDHS 2017–2018 data to uncover important aspects of LBW using a variety of machine learning (ML) approaches and to determine the best feature selection technique and best predictive ML model.MethodsTo pick out the key features, the Boruta algorithm and wrapper method were used. Logistic Regression (LR) used as traditional method and several machine learning classifiers were then used, including, DT (Decision Tree), SVM (Support Vector Machine), NB (Naïve Bayes), RF (Random Forest), XGBoost (eXtreme Gradient Boosting), and AdaBoost (Adaptive Boosting), to determine the best model for predicting LBW. The model’s performance was evaluated based on the specificity, sensitivity, accuracy, F1 score and AUC value.ResultsResult shows, Boruta algorithm identifies eleven significant features including respondent’s age, highest education level, educational attainment, wealth index, age at first birth, weight, height, BMI, age at first sexual intercourse, birth order number, and whether the child is a twin. Incorporating Boruta algorithm’s significant features, the performance of traditional LR and ML methods including DT, SVM, NB, RF, XGBoost, and AB were evaluated where LR, had a specificity, sensitivity, accuracy and F1 score of 0.85, 0.5, 85.15% and 0.915. While the ML methods DT, SVM, NB, RF, XGBoost, and AB model’s respective accuracy values were 85.35%, 85.15%, 84.54%, 81.18%, and 84.41%. Based on the specificity, sensitivity, accuracy, F1 score and AUC, RF (specificity = 0.99, sensitivity = 0.58, accuracy = 85.86%, F1 score = 0.9243, AUC = 0.549) outperformed the other methods. Both the classical (LR) and machine learning (ML) models’ performance has improved dramatically when important characteristics are extracted using the wrapper method. The LR method identified five significant features with a specificity, sensitivity, accuracy and F1 score of 0.87, 0.33, 87.12% and 0.9309. The region, whether the infant is a twin, and cesarean delivery were the three key features discovered by the DT and RF models, which were implemented using the wrapper technique. All three models had the identical F1 score of 0.9318. However, “child is twin” was recognized as a significant feature by the SVM, NB, and AB models, with an F1 score of 0.9315. Ultimately, with an F1 score of 0.9315, the XGBoost model recognized “child is twin” and “age at first sex” as relevant features. Random Forest again beat the other approaches in this instance.ConclusionsThe study reveals Wrapper method as the optimal feature selection technique. The ML method outperforms traditional methods, with Random Forest (RF) being the most effective predictive model for Low-Birth-Weight prediction. The study suggests that policymakers in Bangladesh can mitigate low birth weight newborns by considering identified risk factors.

This study explores the application of machine learning techniques, specifically classification, to improve data analysis outcomes. The primary objective is to evaluate and compare the performance of Decision Tree and Random Forest classifiers in the context of a structured dataset. Using the Elbow Method for optimal clustering alongside decision tree and random forest for classification algorithms, this research investigates the effectiveness of each method in accurately categorizing data. The study employs K-Means clustering to segment the data and Decision Trees and Random Forests for classification tasks. Dataset used in this research was obtained from Kaggle consisting of 13 attributes and 1048575 rows, all of which are numeric. The key results show that Random Forest outperforms Decision Trees in terms of classification accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, providing a more robust model for data classification. The performance improvement observed in Random Forest, particularly in handling complex datasets, demonstrates its superiority in generalizing across varied classes. The findings suggest that for applications requiring high accuracy and reliability, Random Forest is preferable to Decision Trees, especially when the dataset exhibits high variability. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how different machine learning models can be applied to real-world classification problems, offering insights into the selection of the most appropriate model based on specific data characteristics.