A Review over AI Methods Developed for Maritime Awareness Systems

Due to their operations against illegal activities, maritime threats or collision prevention analysis, maritime surveillance plays a vital role in maritime traffic security and safety management. Today's maritime surveillance and awareness systems can integrate multiple data sources like: coastal, HFSWR and SAR radars, AIS or satellite imagery; and this process produces massive amounts of data. That available data can be processed, with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods and algorithms, to automatically monitor the maritime traffic and its implications in safety, security, economy and environment. This paper's purpose is to briefly reveal current AI techniques that have been researched and deployed in the industry, and to seize the opportunity of implementing them.

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Mapping the landscape of Artificial Intelligence applications against COVID-19

Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research ◽

10.1613/jair.1.12162 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 69 ◽

pp. 807-845 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Joseph Bullock ◽

Alexandra Luccioni ◽

Katherine Hoffman Pham ◽

Cynthia Sin Nga Lam ◽

Miguel Luengo-Oroz

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Machine Learning ◽

Open Science ◽

Data Sources ◽

World Health ◽

Artificial Intelligence Research ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Multiple Data ◽

The World ◽

Health Organization

COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, which has reported over 18 million confirmed cases as of August 5, 2020. In this review, we present an overview of recent studies using Machine Learning and, more broadly, Artificial Intelligence, to tackle many aspects of the COVID19 crisis. We have identified applications that address challenges posed by COVID-19 at different scales, including: molecular, by identifying new or existing drugs for treatment; clinical, by supporting diagnosis and evaluating prognosis based on medical imaging and non-invasive measures; and societal, by tracking both the epidemic and the accompanying infodemic using multiple data sources. We also review datasets, tools, and resources needed to facilitate Artificial Intelligence research, and discuss strategic considerations related to the operational implementation of multidisciplinary partnerships and open science. We highlight the need for international cooperation to maximize the potential of AI in this and future pandemics.

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Using Bayesian Networks for Quantifying Domino Effect Probability in a Hydrocarbon Processing Area

Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering Journal ◽

10.23880/ppej-16000274 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Duenas Santana JA

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Bayesian Networks ◽

Safety Management ◽

Joint Probability ◽

Vital Role ◽

Risk Level ◽

Process Unit ◽

Domino Effect ◽

Process Industries ◽

Hydrocarbon Processing

Accidents in process industries include fires, explosions, or toxic releases depending on the spilled material properties and ignition sources. One of the worst phenomena that may occur is the called domino effect. This triggers serious consequences on the people, the environment, and the economy. That is why the European Commission defined the domino effect prediction as a mandatory challenge for the years ahead. The quantification of the domino effect probability is a complex task due to the multiple and synergic effects among all accidents that should be included in the analysis. However, these techniques could be integrated with others in order to represent the domino effect occurrence reliably. In this matter, artificial intelligence plays a vital role. Bayesian networks, as one of the artificial intelligence nets, have been widely applied for domino effect likelihood determination. This research aims to provide a guide for quantifying domino effect probability using Bayesian networks in a hydrocarbon processing area. For this purpose, a four-step model is proposed integrating some classical risk analysis techniques with Bayesian networks. Moreover, this methodology is applied to an actual hydrocarbon storage and processing facility. After that, the joint probability can reach 9.37% for the process unit tank 703 which storages naphtha. Hence, safety management plans must be improved in this area for reducing this actual risk level. Finally, this research demonstrates how Artificial intelligence techniques should be integrated with classical ones in order to get more reliable results.

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Artificial intelligence retrieval algorithm for text data from multiple data sources

International Journal of Computers and Applications ◽

10.1080/1206212x.2019.1639353 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Desheng Wu ◽

Yuhui Guan

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Data Sources ◽

Retrieval Algorithm ◽

Text Data ◽

Multiple Data Sources ◽

Multiple Data

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A Trajectory Scoring Tool for Local Anomaly Detection in Maritime Traffic Using Visual Analytics

ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information ◽

10.3390/ijgi10060412 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 412

Author(s):

Fernando H. O. Abreu ◽

Amilcar Soares ◽

Fernando V. Paulovich ◽

Stan Matwin

Keyword(s):

Visual Analytics ◽

Domain Knowledge ◽

Surveillance Systems ◽

Maritime Surveillance ◽

Maritime Traffic ◽

Sea Transportation ◽

Maritime Navigation ◽

Illegal Activities ◽

Scoring Tool ◽

Local Anomalies

With the recent increase in the use of sea transportation, the importance of maritime surveillance for detecting unusual vessel behavior related to several illegal activities has also risen. Unfortunately, the data collected by surveillance systems are often incomplete, creating a need for the data gaps to be filled using techniques such as interpolation methods. However, such approaches do not decrease the uncertainty of ship activities. Depending on the frequency of the data generated, they may even confuse operators, inducing errors when evaluating ship activities and tagging them as unusual. Using domain knowledge to classify activities as anomalous is essential in the maritime navigation environment since there is a well-known lack of labeled data in this domain. In an area where identifying anomalous trips is a challenging task using solely automatic approaches, we use visual analytics to bridge this gap by utilizing users’ reasoning and perception abilities. In this work, we propose a visual analytics tool that uses spatial segmentation to divide trips into subtrajectories and score them. These scores are displayed in a tabular visualization where users can rank trips by segment to find local anomalies. The amount of interpolation in subtrajectories is displayed together with scores so that users can use both their insight and the trip displayed on the map to determine if the score is reliable.

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An Efficient Multiple Data Sources Selection Algorithm in Data-Sharing Environments

Journal of Software ◽

10.3724/sp.j.1001.2008.00314 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 314-322 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Xiao-Qing WANG

Keyword(s):

Data Sharing ◽

Data Sources ◽

Selection Algorithm ◽

Multiple Data Sources ◽

Multiple Data

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Integration of statistical and administrative agricultural data from Namibia

Statistical Journal of the IAOS ◽

10.3233/sji-200634 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-22

Author(s):

Emily Berg ◽

Johgho Im ◽

Zhengyuan Zhu ◽

Colin Lewis-Beck ◽

Jie Li

Keyword(s):

Measurement Error ◽

Data Collection ◽

Administrative Data ◽

Statistical Data ◽

Data Sources ◽

Extension Programs ◽

Multiple Data ◽

Administrative Agencies ◽

Crop Area ◽

Using Data

Statistical and administrative agencies often collect information on related parameters. Discrepancies between estimates from distinct data sources can arise due to differences in definitions, reference periods, and data collection protocols. Integrating statistical data with administrative data is appealing for saving data collection costs, reducing respondent burden, and improving the coherence of estimates produced by statistical and administrative agencies. Model based techniques, such as small area estimation and measurement error models, for combining multiple data sources have benefits of transparency, reproducibility, and the ability to provide an estimated uncertainty. Issues associated with integrating statistical data with administrative data are discussed in the context of data from Namibia. The national statistical agency in Namibia produces estimates of crop area using data from probability samples. Simultaneously, the Namibia Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry obtains crop area estimates through extension programs. We illustrate the use of a structural measurement error model for the purpose of synthesizing the administrative and survey data to form a unified estimate of crop area. Limitations on the available data preclude us from conducting a genuine, thorough application. Nonetheless, our illustration of methodology holds potential use for a general practitioner.

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Exploring young learners’ L2 development and perceptions of mixed-age and same-age peer interactions in EFL mixed-age classrooms

European Journal of Applied Linguistics ◽

10.1515/eujal-2020-0001 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Tomas Kos

Keyword(s):

Foreign Language ◽

Peer Interactions ◽

Language Instruction ◽

Data Sources ◽

Foreign Language Instruction ◽

Young Learners ◽

Multiple Data ◽

L2 Development ◽

Post Test ◽

Mixed Age

Abstract Although foreign language instruction in mixed-age (M-A) is gaining popularity (Heizmann and Ries and Wicki 2015; Lau and Juby-Smith and Desbiens, 2017; Shahid Kazi and Moghal and Aziz 2018; Thurn 2011), the research is scarce. Drawing from multiple data sources, this study investigated to what extent do peer interactions among M-A and same-age (S-A) pairs aid L2 development and how students perceive their interactions. In this study, the same learners (N=24) aged between 10 and 12 interacted with the same and different age partners during common classroom lessons in two EFL classrooms. The results suggest that both S-A and M-A peer interactions aided L2 development. Although S-A pairs outperformed M-A pairs on the post-test, the results are not statistically significant. The analysis of students’ perceptions revealed that the majority of students prefer working in S-A to M-A pairs. In addition to age/proficiency differences, factors such as students’ relationships and perceptions of one’s own and partner’s proficiency greatly impact how they interact with one another.

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Research on the strategy of intelligent analysis to improve sports person psychological experience in the era of artificial intelligence

Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems ◽

10.3233/jifs-219009 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Lei Wu ◽

Juan Wang ◽

Long Jin ◽

P. Hemalatha ◽

R Premalatha

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Vital Role ◽

Performance Ratio ◽

Psychological Experience ◽

The Public ◽

Usable Knowledge ◽

Intelligent Analysis ◽

Accuracy Ratio ◽

Depression Level ◽

Predictive Research

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an excellent potential technology that is evolving day-to-day and a critical avenue for exploration in the world of computer science & engineering. Owing to the vast volume of data and the eventual need to turn this data into usable knowledge and realistic solutions, artificial intelligence approaches and methods have gained substantial prominence in the knowledge economy and community world in general. AI revolutionizes and raises athletics to an entirely different level. Although it is clear that analytics and predictive research have long played a vital role in sports, AI has a massive effect on how games are played, structured, and engaged by the public. Apart from these, AI helps to analyze the mental stability of the athletes. This research proposes the Artificial Intelligence assisted Effective Monitoring System (AIEMS) for the specific intelligent analysis of sports people’s psychological experience. The comparative analysis suggests the best AI strategies for analyzing mental stability using different criteria and resource factors. It is observed that the growth in the present incarnation indicates a promising future concerning AI use in elite athletes. The study ends with the predictive efficiency of particular AI approaches and procedures for further predictive analysis focused on retrospective methods. The experimental results show that the proposed AIEMS model enhances the athlete performance ratio of 98.8%, emotion state prediction of 95.7%, accuracy ratio of 97.3%, perception level of 98.1%, and reduces the anxiety and depression level of 15.4% compared to other existing models.

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Radiology Community Attitude in Saudi Arabia about the Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Radiology

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9070834 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 834

Author(s):

Magbool Alelyani ◽

Sultan Alamri ◽

Mohammed S. Alqahtani ◽

Alamin Musa ◽

Hajar Almater ◽

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Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Vital Role ◽

Human Machine Interaction ◽

The Future ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Electronic Questionnaires ◽

Machine Interaction ◽

Applications Of Ai

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad, umbrella term that encompasses the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. The aim of this study is to assess the radiology community’s attitude in Saudi Arabia toward the applications of AI. Methods: Data for this study were collected using electronic questionnaires in 2019 and 2020. The study included a total of 714 participants. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics (version 25). Results: The majority of the participants (61.2%) had read or heard about the role of AI in radiology. We also found that radiologists had statistically different responses and tended to read more about AI compared to all other specialists. In addition, 82% of the participants thought that AI must be included in the curriculum of medical and allied health colleges, and 86% of the participants agreed that AI would be essential in the future. Even though human–machine interaction was considered to be one of the most important skills in the future, 89% of the participants thought that it would never replace radiologists. Conclusion: Because AI plays a vital role in radiology, it is important to ensure that radiologists and radiographers have at least a minimum understanding of the technology. Our finding shows an acceptable level of knowledge regarding AI technology and that AI applications should be included in the curriculum of the medical and health sciences colleges.

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