Machine Learning News and Research

RSS

Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on developing algorithms and models capable of automatically learning and making predictions or decisions from data without being explicitly programmed. It involves training models on labeled datasets to recognize patterns and make accurate predictions or classifications in new, unseen data.

New AI Guidelines Aim to Tackle Reproducibility Crisis in Scientific Research

A Princeton-led research team proposes new guidelines to ensure rigorous and transparent use of machine learning in scientific research, aiming to address reproducibility issues that threaten research integrity across multiple disciplines.

2 May 2024

AI Analysis Helps Monitoring of Threatened Marbled Murrelets

Research led by Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service indicates that artificial intelligence can effectively analyze acoustic data to monitor the elusive marbled murrelet, offering a promising tool for tracking this threatened seabird's population.

2 May 2024

Edge Detection in Color Images Using SVM-SSO Integration

Researchers introduce a novel method for edge detection in color images by integrating Support Vector Machine (SVM) with Social Spider Optimization (SSO) algorithms. The two-stage approach demonstrates superior accuracy and quality compared to existing methods, offering potential applications in various domains such as object detection and medical image analysis.

1 May 2024

DTDN Algorithm Integration for Manufacturing Scheduling

Researchers propose a solution for the Flexible Double Shop Scheduling Problem (FDSSP) by integrating a reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm with a Deep Temporal Difference Network (DTDN), achieving superior performance in minimizing makespan.

1 May 2024

Using ML to Predict Anemia Among Young Girls in Ethiopia

Researchers utilized machine learning algorithms to predict anemia prevalence among young girls in Ethiopia, analyzing data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. The study identified socioeconomic and demographic predictors of anemia and highlighted the efficacy of advanced ML techniques, such as random forest and support vector machine, in forecasting anemia status.

30 Apr 2024

Machine Learning for Cell Lineage Classification in Microscopy

Researchers discussed the integration of machine learning (ML) algorithms, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs), to automate cell quantification and lineage classification in microscopy images. Despite challenges like misclassifications for certain cell strains, the approach showed promising accuracy exceeding 86% for five strains.

30 Apr 2024

Deep Learning for 5HMC Detection in RNA Sequences

Researchers introduced Deep5HMC, a machine learning model combining advanced feature extraction techniques and deep neural networks to accurately detect 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5HMC) in RNA samples. Deep5HMC surpassed previous methods, offering promise for early disease diagnosis, particularly in conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease, by efficiently identifying RNA modifications.

30 Apr 2024

Non-Destructive Analysis of Intergranular Fatigue Cracking in SAC305-Bi Solder Balls

Researchers combined X-ray tomography with machine learning (ML) to analyze degradation in Pb-free solder balls, revealing intergranular fatigue cracking as the primary failure mode during thermal cycling. Their study investigated the effect of bismuth (Bi) content on solder properties, enhancing fatigue resistance and delaying recrystallization. The findings advance the development of sustainable solder alloys and offer insights for optimizing microelectronics reliability.

30 Apr 2024

Predicting Jumbo Drill Rate of Penetration in Underground Mining

Researchers investigate jumbo drill rate prediction in underground mining using regression and machine learning methods, highlighting the effectiveness of support vector regression (SVR) with rock mass drillability index (RDi) for accuracy. ML outperforms regression, offering insights into drilling efficiency and rock mass characteristics.

29 Apr 2024

Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Grape Leaf Disease Detection

Researchers introduced a deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) model for accurately detecting and classifying grape leaf diseases. Leveraging a dataset of grape leaf images, the DCNN model outperformed conventional CNN models, demonstrating superior accuracy and reliability in identifying black rot, ESCA, leaf blight, and healthy specimens.

26 Apr 2024

Tropical Pasture Management with Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery and ML

Researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of integrating Sentinel-2 satellite imagery and machine learning algorithms to estimate key parameters in tropical pastures, crucial for sustainable grazing management. Models incorporating support vector regression (SVR) achieved promising accuracy in predicting pasture leaf forage mass (FM), crude protein (CP), and fiber content, highlighting the potential for improving precision feeding technologies and decision support tools in tropical regions.

25 Apr 2024

Predicting Complex Processes with Recurrent Neural Networks

Researchers investigated the performance of recurrent neural networks (RNNs) in predicting time-series data, employing complexity-calibrated datasets to evaluate various RNN architectures. Despite LSTM showing the best performance, none of the models achieved optimal accuracy on highly non-Markovian processes.

25 Apr 2024

Explainable ML for High-Risk Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Prediction

Researchers developed an explainable machine learning (ML) model using NHANES data to predict high-risk metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Their ensemble-based XGBoost model outperformed traditional biomarkers, offering a promising tool for early identification of high-risk MASH patients.

24 Apr 2024

Exploring Noise in Machine Commonsense Reasoning Benchmarks

Researchers conducted a noise audit on human-labeled benchmarks for machine commonsense reasoning (CSR), revealing significant levels of noise across different experimental conditions and datasets. The study emphasized the impact of noise on performance estimates of CSR systems, challenging the reliance on single ground truths in AI benchmarking practices and advocating for more nuanced evaluation methodologies.

24 Apr 2024

Automation of Structural Health Monitoring for Civil Infrastructures Using AI and ML

This review explores the critical role of image-processing technologies in structural health monitoring (SHM) for civil infrastructures. It highlights the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance SHM automation and accuracy. Various imaging modalities, including drones, thermography, LiDAR, and satellite imagery, are discussed for damage detection, crack identification, and deformation monitoring.

23 Apr 2024

Machine Learning-based System for Analyzing Sexual Harassment in Middle Eastern Literature

Scholars utilized machine learning techniques to analyze instances of sexual harassment in Middle Eastern literature, employing lexicon-based sentiment analysis and deep learning architectures. The study identified physical and non-physical harassment occurrences, highlighting their prevalence in Anglophone novels set in the region.

17 Apr 2024

Predicting Preplaced Aggregate Concrete Strength with Machine Learning

Researchers evaluated 13 machine learning models to forecast compressive strength in preplaced aggregate concrete. Extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) emerged as the most accurate, with sensitivity and SHAP analyses highlighting crucial factors like gravel and water-to-binder ratio.

17 Apr 2024

Machine Learning Analysis of Urban Residential Water Consumption in Developing Countries

Researchers employed machine learning techniques to analyze residential water consumption patterns in Adama City, Ethiopia, highlighting factors influencing water usage. Findings emphasized low per capita usage rates and the need for infrastructure improvements. ML models identified key determinants and suggested targeted interventions for promoting water conservation and sustainability.

16 Apr 2024

Integrated Machine Learning for Enhancing Footing Stability Prediction in Shallow Foundations

Researchers introduced two novel predictive models employing metaheuristic algorithms, Backtracking Search Algorithm (BSA) and Equilibrium Optimizer (EO), combined with artificial neural networks (ANNs) to assess the bearing capacity of footings on two-layered soil masses. Both BSA-ANN and EO-ANN models demonstrated improved prediction accuracy over conventional ANN models, with EO exhibiting superior performance.

16 Apr 2024

Dynamic Bayesian Network Structure Learning with Improved Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm

Researchers introduced an Improved Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm (IBFO-A) to enhance Dynamic Bayesian Network (DBN) structure learning, addressing issues of search space complexity and reduced accuracy. The proposed IBFO-D method combined dynamic K2 scoring, V-structure orientation, and elimination-dispersal strategies, showcasing improved efficiency, accuracy, and stability in engineering applications.

16 Apr 2024