scholarly journals Preliminary Study on the Efficient Electrohysterogram Segments for Recognizing Uterine Contractions with Convolutional Neural Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Peng ◽  
Dongmei Hao ◽  
Haipeng Liu ◽  
Juntao Liu ◽  
Xiya Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Uterine Contraction ◽  
Cross Validation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Uterine Contractions ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Electrical Activities

Background. Uterine contraction (UC) is the tightening and shortening of the uterine muscles which can indicate the progress of pregnancy towards delivery. Electrohysterogram (EHG), which reflects uterine electrical activities, has recently been studied for UC monitoring. In this paper, we aimed to evaluate different EHG segments for recognizing UCs using the convolutional neural network (CNN). Materials and Methods. In the open-access Icelandic 16-electrode EHG database (122 recordings from 45 pregnant women), 7136 UC and 7136 non-UC EHG segments with the duration of 60 s were manually extracted from 107 recordings of 40 pregnant women to develop a CNN model. A fivefold cross-validation was applied to evaluate the CNN based on sensitivity (SE), specificity (SP), and accuracy (ACC). Then, 1056 UC and 1056 non-UC EHG segments were extracted from the other 15 recordings of 5 pregnant women. Furthermore, the developed CNN model was applied to identify UCs using different EHG segments with the durations of 10 s, 20 s, and 30 s. Results. The CNN achieved the average SE, SP, and ACC of 0.82, 0.93, and 0.88 for a 60 s EHG segment. The EHG segments of 10 s, 20 s, and 30 s around the TOCO peak achieved higher SE and ACC than the other segments with the same duration. The values of SE from 20 s EHG segments around the TOCO peak were higher than those from 10 s to 30 s EHG segments on the same side of the TOCO peak. Conclusion. The proposed method could be used to determine the efficient EHG segments for recognizing UC with the CNN.

N. Belknap's Four-Valued Logic, Belknap Computer and New Proximity Functions for Comparing Discrete Objects

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2 (6)) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerii Dmitrienko ◽  
Sergey Leonov ◽  
Mykola Mezentsev
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
The Other ◽  
Proximity Function ◽  
Input Information ◽  
Proximity Measures ◽  
The One ◽  
True Values

The idea of ​​Belknap's four-valued logic is that modern computers should function normally not only with the true values ​​of the input information, but also under the conditions of inconsistency and incompleteness of true failures. Belknap's logic introduces four true values: T (true - true), F (false - false), N (none - nobody, nothing, none), B (both - the two, not only the one but also the other).  For ease of work with these true values, the following designations are introduced: (1, 0, n, b). Belknap's logic can be used to obtain estimates of proximity measures for discrete objects, for which the functions Jaccard and Needhem, Russel and Rao, Sokal and Michener, Hamming, etc. are used. In this case, it becomes possible to assess the proximity, recognition and classification of objects in conditions of uncertainty when the true values ​​are taken from the set (1, 0, n, b). Based on the architecture of the Hamming neural network, neural networks have been developed that allow calculating the distances between objects described using true values ​​(1, 0, n, b). Keywords: four-valued Belknap logic, Belknap computer, proximity assessment, recognition and classification, proximity function, neural network.

A Neural Networks Pruning and Data Fusion Based Intrusion Detection Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 651-653 ◽  
pp. 1772-1775
Author(s):  
Wei Gong
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Data Fusion ◽  
Input Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pruning Algorithm ◽  
Detection Model ◽  
Process Ability

The abilities of summarization, learning and self-fitting and inner-parallel computing make artificial neural networks suitable for intrusion detection. On the other hand, data fusion based IDS has been used to solve the problem of distorting rate and failing-to-report rate and improve its performance. However, multi-sensor input-data makes the IDS lose its efficiency. The research of neural network based data fusion IDS tries to combine the strong process ability of neural network with the advantages of data fusion IDS. A neural network is designed to realize the data fusion and intrusion analysis and Pruning algorithm of neural networks is used for filtering information from multi-sensors. In the process of intrusion analysis pruning algorithm of neural networks is used for filtering information from multi-sensors so as to increase its performance and save the bandwidth of networks.

Fetal cardiotocography monitoring using Legendre neural networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (6) ◽  
pp. 669-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Alsayyari
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Uterine Contraction ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Fetal Monitoring ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Legendre Series ◽  
Electronic Fetal Monitoring ◽  
A New Technique

Abstract A new technique for electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) using an efficient structure of neural networks based on the Legendre series is presented in this paper. Such a structure is achieved by training a Legendre series-based neural network (LNN) to classify the different fetal states based on recorded cardiotocographic (CTG) data sets given by others. These data sets consist of measurements of fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine contraction (UC). The applied LNN utilizes a Legendre series expansion for the input vectors and, hence, has the capability to produce explicit equations describing multi-input multi-output systems. Simulations of the proposed technique in EFM demonstrate its high efficiency. Training the LNN requires a few number of iterations (5–10 epochs). The applied technique makes the classification of the fetal state available through equations combining the trained LNN weights and the current measured CTG record. A comparison of performance between the proposed LNN and other popular neural network techniques such as the Volterra neural network (VNN) in EFM is provided. The comparison shows that, the LNN outperforms the VNN in case of less computational requirements and fast convergence with a lower mean square error.

Structured Pyramidal Neural Networks

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (05) ◽  
pp. 1750021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra M. Soares ◽  
Bruno J. T. Fernandes ◽  
Carmelo J. A. Bastos-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Processing Time ◽  
Receptive Fields ◽  
Memory Capacity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Original Approach

The Pyramidal Neural Networks (PNN) are an example of a successful recently proposed model inspired by the human visual system and deep learning theory. PNNs are applied to computer vision and based on the concept of receptive fields. This paper proposes a variation of PNN, named here as Structured Pyramidal Neural Network (SPNN). SPNN has self-adaptive variable receptive fields, while the original PNNs rely on the same size for the fields of all neurons, which limits the model since it is not possible to put more computing resources in a particular region of the image. Another limitation of the original approach is the need to define values for a reasonable number of parameters, which can turn difficult the application of PNNs in contexts in which the user does not have experience. On the other hand, SPNN has a fewer number of parameters. Its structure is determined using a novel method with Delaunay Triangulation and k-means clustering. SPNN achieved better results than PNNs and similar performance when compared to Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and Support Vector Machine (SVM), but using lower memory capacity and processing time.

Weight to Vision Neural Network Information Processing Influence Research

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 2131-2136
Author(s):  
Chun Hua Yin ◽  
Jia Wei Chen ◽  
Lei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Information Processing ◽  
The Other ◽  
Chinese Characters ◽  
Initial Weight ◽  
Initial Value ◽  
Network Information ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Weight Distributions

Many factors influence vision neural network information processing process, for example: Signal initial value, weight, time and number of learning. This paper discussed the importance of weight in vision neural network information processing process. Different weight values can cause different results in neural networks learning. We structure a vision neural network model with three layers based on synapse dynamics at first. Then we change the weights of the vision neural network model’s to make the three layers a neural network of learning Chinese characters. At last we change the initial weight distribution to simulate the neural network of process of the learning Chinese words. Two results are produced. One is that weight plays a very important role in vision neural networks learning, the other is that different initial weight distributions have different results in vision neural networks learning.

scholarly journals Fuzzy Clustering Neural Networks for Real-Time Odor Recognition System

2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekir Karlık ◽  
Kemal Yüksek
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Fuzzy Clustering ◽  
Input Data ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
Neural System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Odor Recognition ◽  
Recognition Probability

The aim of this study is to develop a novel fuzzy clustering neural network (FCNN) algorithm as pattern classifiers for real-time odor recognition system. In this type of FCNN, the input neurons activations are derived through fuzzy c mean clustering of the input data, so that the neural system could deal with the statistics of the measurement error directly. Then the performance of FCNN network is compared with the other network which is well-known algorithm, named multilayer perceptron (MLP), for the same odor recognition system. Experimental results show that both FCNN and MLP provided high recognition probability in determining various learn categories of odors, however, the FCNN neural system has better ability to recognize odors more than the MLP network.

scholarly journals Exploiting Manipulated Region in an Image using Integrated Convolution Neural Network and LRW Segmentation Features

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 5488-5495
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Random Walk ◽  
Digital Images ◽  
Convolution Neural Network ◽  
The Other ◽  
Final Decision ◽  
Convolution Neural Networks ◽  
Other Hand

To locate the manipulated region in digital images, we suggest to use Convolution Neural Networks and the segmentation based analysis. A unified CNN architecture is designed with set of training procedures for sampled training patches. Tampering map can be generated for the above said Convolution Neural Networks with the help of tampering detectors. In the other hand, a segmentation using lazy random walk based method is second-hand to generate the tampering chance map, finally integrate the maps and generate the final decision map. This can help to locate the manipulated region accurately. Experiments are conducted using the various datasets to prove the efficiency of the suggest method.

scholarly journals The novel Artificial Neural Network assisted models: A review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhanu Srivastav
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Neural Structure ◽  
Recent Advancement ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Estimation Models

Neural networks are one of the methods of artificial intelligence. It is founded on an existingknowledge and capacity to learn by illustration of the biological nervous system. Neuralnetworks are used to solve problems that could not be modeled with conventional techniques.A neural structure can be learned, adapted, predicted, and graded. The potential of neuralnetwork parameters is very strong prediction. The findings are more reliable than standardmathematical estimation models. Therefore, it has been used in different fields.This research reviews the most recent advancement in utilizing the Artificial neural networks.The reviewed studies have been extracted from Web of Science maintained by ClarivateAnalytics in 2021. We find that among the other applications of ANN, the applications onCovid-19 are on the rise.

scholarly journals Open Access of COVID-19-related publications in the first quarter of 2020: a preliminary study based in PubMed

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 649
Author(s):  
Olatz Arrizabalaga ◽  
David Otaegui ◽  
Itziar Vergara ◽  
Julio Arrizabalaga ◽  
Eva Méndez
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
The Other ◽  
First Year ◽  
Pubmed Central ◽  
Research Context ◽  
Research Publications ◽  
Preliminary Study

Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has made funders, researchers and publishers agree to have research publications, as well as other research outputs, such as data, become openly available. In this extraordinary research context of the SARS CoV-2 pandemic, publishers are announcing that their coronavirus-related articles will be made immediately accessible in appropriate open repositories, like PubMed Central (PMC), agreeing upon funders’ and researchers’ instigation. Methods: This work uses Unpaywall, OpenRefine and PubMed to analyse the level of openness of the papers about COVID-19, published during the first quarter of 2020. It also analyses Open Access (OA) articles published about previous coronavirus (SARS CoV-1 and MERS CoV) as a means of comparison. Results: A total of 5,611 COVID-19-related articles were analysed from PubMed. This is a much higher amount for a period of 4 months compared to those found for SARS CoV-1 and MERS during the first year of their first outbreaks (337 and 125 articles, respectively).  Regarding the levels of openness, 97.4% of the SARS CoV-2 papers are freely available; similar rates were found for the other coronaviruses. Deeper analysis showed that (i) 68.3% of articles belong to an undefined Bronze category; (ii) 72.1% of all OA papers don’t carry a specific license and in all cases where there is, half of them do not meet Open Access standards; (iii)  there is a large proportion that present a copy in a repository, in most cases in PMC, where this trend is also observed. These patterns were found to be repeated in most frequent publishers: Elsevier, Springer and Wiley. Conclusions: Our results suggest that, although scientific production is much higher than during previous epidemics and is open, there is a caveat to this opening, characterized by the absence of fundamental elements and values ​​on which Open Science is based, such as licensing.

Predicting vibrancy of metro station areas considering spatial relationships through graph convolutional neural networks: The case of Shenzhen, China

2020 ◽  
pp. 239980832097786
Author(s):  
Longzhu Xiao ◽  
Siuming Lo ◽  
Jiangping Zhou ◽  
Jixiang Liu ◽  
Linchuan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
The Other ◽  
Spatial Relationships ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
Metro Station ◽  
The One

Vibrancy is one of the most desirable outcomes of transit-oriented development (TOD). The vibrancy of a metro station area (MSA) depends partially on the MSA’s built-environment features. Predicting an MSA’s vibrancy with its built-environment features is of great interest to decision makers as these features are often modifiable by public interventions. However, little has been done on MSAs’ vibrancy in existing studies. On the one hand, seldom has the vibrancy of MSAs been explicitly explored, and measuring the vibrancy is essential. On the other hand, because MSAs are interconnected, one MSA’s vibrancy depends on the MSA’s features and those of relevant MSAs. Hence, selecting a suitable metric that quantifies spatial relationships between MSAs can better predict MSAs’ vibrancy. In this study, we identify four single-dimensional vibrancy proxies and fuse them into an integrated index. Moreover, we design a two-layer graph convolutional neural network model that accounts for both the built-environment features of MSAs and spatial relationships between MSAs. We employ the model in an empirical study in Shenzhen, China, and illustrate (1) how different metrics of spatial relationships influence the prediction of MSAs’ vibrancy; (2) how the predictability varies across single-dimensional and integrated proxies of MSAs’ vibrancy; and (3) how the findings of this study can be used to enlighten decision makers. This study enriches our understandings of spatial relationships between MSAs. Moreover, it can help decision makers with targeted policies for developing MSAs towards TOD.

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