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Artificial Neural Networks and its Applications

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Dr. Ivan Izonin, Lviv Polytechnic National University, 79013 Lviv, Ukraine; University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2FG, UK

Prof. Stephane Chretien, Université Lumiere Lyon 2, France

Summary

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) have emerged as powerful computational models inspired by the biological neural networks in the human brain. Initially conceived as a simplified abstraction of how neurons work, ANNs have evolved into sophisticated algorithms capable of learning complex patterns and making decisions across diverse domains.

 

Artificial Neural Networks have revolutionized numerous fields by harnessing the power of computational learning and pattern recognition. From enhancing medical diagnostics to driving innovation in finance and manufacturing, ANNs continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in artificial intelligence. As research and development in this field progress, the impact of ANNs on society is poised to grow, shaping a future where intelligent systems assist and augment human capabilities across diverse domains.

 

While ANNs have demonstrated remarkable success in various applications, several challenges remain. These include the need for large-scale labeled datasets, issues related to model interpretability, and concerns about bias and fairness in AI systems. Future research aims to address these challenges through advancements in deep learning architectures, such as attention mechanisms and self-supervised learning, as well as ethical frameworks to guide responsible AI deployment.

 

This Special Issue (SI) focuses on the latest advancements in models, methods, and architectures of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), highlighting their transformative applications across diverse fields including computer vision, natural language processing, healthcare, finance, manufacturing and industry 4.0, and beyond.


Keywords

Small Data Approaches based on ANN
Non-iterative training algorithms
Deep Learning Architectures
ANN-based Ensembles
Novel Activation Functions for Neural Networks
Reinforcement Learning in Real-world Scenarios
Transfer Learning Techniques in Neural Networks
Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in Neural Networks
Federated Learning
Graph Neural Networks
Self-supervised Learning Approaches in Neural Networks
Quantum Neural Networks
Capsule Networks
Hybrid Neural Network Models
Neuro-fuzzy systems

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Improving Badminton Action Recognition Using Spatio-Temporal Analysis and a Weighted Ensemble Learning Model

    Farida Asriani, Azhari Azhari, Wahyono Wahyono
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3079-3096, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.058193
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Artificial Neural Networks and its Applications)
    Abstract Incredible progress has been made in human action recognition (HAR), significantly impacting computer vision applications in sports analytics. However, identifying dynamic and complex movements in sports like badminton remains challenging due to the need for precise recognition accuracy and better management of complex motion patterns. Deep learning techniques like convolutional neural networks (CNNs), long short-term memory (LSTM), and graph convolutional networks (GCNs) improve recognition in large datasets, while the traditional machine learning methods like SVM (support vector machines), RF (random forest), and LR (logistic regression), combined with handcrafted features and ensemble approaches, perform well but… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Enhancing Solar Energy Production Forecasting Using Advanced Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques: A Comprehensive Study on the Impact of Meteorological Data

    Nataliya Shakhovska, Mykola Medykovskyi, Oleksandr Gurbych, Mykhailo Mamchur, Mykhailo Melnyk
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3147-3163, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056542
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Artificial Neural Networks and its Applications)
    Abstract The increasing adoption of solar photovoltaic systems necessitates accurate forecasting of solar energy production to enhance grid stability, reliability, and economic benefits. This study explores advanced machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques for predicting solar energy generation, emphasizing the significant impact of meteorological data. A comprehensive dataset, encompassing detailed weather conditions and solar energy metrics, was collected and preprocessed to improve model accuracy. Various models were developed and trained with different preprocessing stages. Finally, three datasets were prepared. A novel hour-based prediction wrapper was introduced, utilizing external sunrise and sunset data to restrict… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    Mural Anomaly Region Detection Algorithm Based on Hyperspectral Multiscale Residual Attention Network

    Bolin Guo, Shi Qiu, Pengchang Zhang, Xingjia Tang
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1809-1833, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056706
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Artificial Neural Networks and its Applications)
    Abstract Mural paintings hold significant historical information and possess substantial artistic and cultural value. However, murals are inevitably damaged by natural environmental factors such as wind and sunlight, as well as by human activities. For this reason, the study of damaged areas is crucial for mural restoration. These damaged regions differ significantly from undamaged areas and can be considered abnormal targets. Traditional manual visual processing lacks strong characterization capabilities and is prone to omissions and false detections. Hyperspectral imaging can reflect the material properties more effectively than visual characterization methods. Thus, this study employs hyperspectral imaging… More >

  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    An Aerial Target Recognition Algorithm Based on Self-Attention and LSTM

    Futai Liang, Xin Chen, Song He, Zihao Song, Hao Lu
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 1101-1121, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.055326
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Artificial Neural Networks and its Applications)
    Abstract In the application of aerial target recognition, on the one hand, the recognition error produced by the single measurement of the sensor is relatively large due to the impact of noise. On the other hand, it is difficult to apply machine learning methods to improve the intelligence and recognition effect due to few or no actual measurement samples. Aiming at these problems, an aerial target recognition algorithm based on self-attention and Long Short-Term Memory Network (LSTM) is proposed. LSTM can effectively extract temporal dependencies. The attention mechanism calculates the weight of each input element and… More >

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