scholarly journals A distributed neural network model for the distinct roles of medial and lateral HVC in zebra finch song production

2017 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 677-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Galvis ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Richard L. Hyson ◽  
Frank Johnson ◽  
Richard Bertram
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Zebra Finch ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Network Organization ◽  
Cortical Nucleus ◽  
Song Production ◽  
Zebra Finch Song

Zebra finch song consists of a string of syllables repeated in a nearly invariant sequence. We propose a neural network organization that can explain recent data indicating that the medial and lateral portions of the premotor cortical nucleus HVC have different roles in zebra finch song production. Our model explains these data, as well as data on the effects on song of cooling HVC, and makes predictions that we test in the singing bird.

scholarly journals Interhemispheric dominance switching in a neural network model for birdsong

2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 1186-1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Galvis ◽  
Wei Wu ◽  
Richard L. Hyson ◽  
Frank Johnson ◽  
Richard Bertram
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Behavioral Effects ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Primary Input ◽  
Song System ◽  
Cortical Nucleus ◽  
Song Production ◽  
Song Control

Male zebra finches produce a sequence-invariant set of syllables, separated by short inspiratory gaps. These songs are learned from an adult tutor and maintained throughout life, making them a tractable model system for learned, sequentially ordered behaviors, particularly speech production. Moreover, much is known about the cortical, thalamic, and brain stem areas involved in producing this behavior, with the premotor cortical nucleus HVC (proper name) being of primary importance. In a previous study, our group developed a behavioral neural network model for birdsong constrained by the structural connectivity of the song system, the signaling properties of individual neurons and circuits, and circuit-breaking behavioral studies. Here we describe a more computationally tractable model and use it to explain the behavioral effects of unilateral cooling and electrical stimulations of HVC on song production. The model demonstrates that interhemispheric switching of song control is sufficient to explain these results, consistent with the hypotheses proposed when the experiments were initially conducted. Finally, we use the model to make testable predictions that can be used to validate the model framework and explain the effects of other perturbations of the song system, such as unilateral ablations of the primary input and output nuclei of HVC. NEW & NOTEWORTHY In this report, we propose a two-hemisphere neural network model for the bilaterally symmetrical song system underlying birdsong in the male zebra finch. This model captures the behavioral effects of unilateral cooling and electrical stimulations of the premotor cortical nucleus HVC during song production, supporting the hypothesis of interhemispheric switching of song control. We use the model to make testable predictions regarding the behavioral effects of other unilateral perturbations to the song system.

Neural Network Model to Calculate the Creep Data Using Size

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 257
Author(s):  
Seetharam .K ◽  
Sharana Basava Gowda ◽  
. Varadaraj
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Software Metrics ◽  
Creep Data ◽  
Engineering Software ◽  
Function Points ◽  
Different Levels

In Software engineering software metrics play wide and deeper scope. Many projects fail because of risks in software engineering development[1]t. Among various risk factors creeping is also one factor. The paper discusses approximate volume of creeping requirements that occur after the completion of the nominal requirements phase. This is using software size measured in function points at four different levels. The major risk factors are depending both directly and indirectly associated with software size of development. Hence It is possible to predict risk due to creeping cause using size.

Estimating nitrogen contents of apple leaves based on hyperspectral parameter models at different phenophases

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 942-952
Author(s):  
Xicun ZHU ◽  
Zhuoyuan WANG ◽  
Lulu GAO ◽  
Gengxing ZHAO ◽  
Ling WANG
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Bp Neural Network ◽  
Shoot Growth ◽  
Hyperspectral Data ◽  
Estimation Model ◽  
Apple Leaves ◽  
Bp Neural Network Model ◽  
Nitrogen Contents

The objective of the paper is to explore the best phenophase for estimating the nitrogen contents of apple leaves, to establish the best estimation model of the hyperspectral data at different phenophases. It is to improve the apple trees precise fertilization and production management. The experiments were done in 20 orchards in the field, measured hyperspectral data and nitrogen contents of apple leaves at three phenophases in two years, which were shoot growth phenophase, spring shoots pause growth phenophase, autumn shoots pause growth phenophase. The study analyzed the nitrogen contents of apple leaves with its original spectral and first derivative, screened sensitive wavelengths of each phenophase. The hyperspectral parameters were built with the sensitive wavelengths. Multiple stepwise regressions, partial least squares and BP neural network model were adopted in the study. The results showed that 551 nm, 716 nm, 530 nm, 703 nm; 543 nm, 705 nm, 699 nm, 756 nm and 545 nm, 702 nm, 695 nm, 746 nm were sensitive wavelengths of three phenophases. R551+R716, R551*R716, FDR530+FDR703, FDR530*FDR703; R543+R705, R543*R705, FDR699+FDR756, FDR699*FDR756and R545+R702, R545*R702, FDR695+FDR746, FDR695*FDR746 were the best hyperspectral parameters of each phenophase. Of all the estimation models, the estimated effect of shoot growth phenophase was better than other two phenophases, so shoot growth phenophase was the best phenophase to estimate the nitrogen contents of apple leaves based on hyperspectral models. In the three models, the 4-3-1 BP neural network model of shoot growth phenophase was the best estimation model. The R2 of estimated value and measured value was 0.6307, RE% was 23.37, RMSE was 0.6274.

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