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Advanced Algorithms for Feature Selection in Machine Learning

Submission Deadline: 30 July 2025 View: 1228 Submit to Special Issue

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Dr. Muhammad Adnan Khan, Department of Software, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Software, Gachon University, Seongnam, 13120, Republic of Korea

Summary

This special issue examines the critical role of advanced feature selection algorithms in enhancing the efficacy of machine learning models. Feature selection is pivotal in the machine learning pipeline, significantly influencing model performance by improving accuracy, reducing computational complexity, enhancing interpretability, and mitigating overfitting. However, the growing complexity and volume of data necessitate innovative solutions to efficiently and effectively select relevant features.


The research in feature selection faces several significant challenges. Traditional methods may struggle with high-dimensional data, and the emergence of new data types and structures demands more sophisticated techniques. Moreover, the need for interpretable and explainable models in various domains further underscores the importance of robust feature selection methods. This special issue aims to:

· Explore innovative algorithms and techniques for feature selection.

· Assess the effectiveness of these techniques in diverse applications.

· Foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.


We especially encourage submissions that present novel methodologies, evaluate their performance in real-world scenarios, and propose practical frameworks for enhancing machine learning models through effective feature selection. We welcome original research articles, review papers, and case studies. The special issue solicits original research articles, reviews, and case studies that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:

· Hybrid and ensemble feature selection techniques

· Scalable algorithms for high-dimensional and big data feature selection

· Domain-specific feature selection methods (e.g., text, bioinformatics, computer vision)

· Interpretable and explainable feature selection approaches

· Automated and meta-learning approaches to feature selection

· Quantum computing and other emerging paradigms for feature selection

· Federated and privacy-preserving feature selection techniques

· Benchmarking and comparative studies of feature selection algorithms

· Real-world applications and case studies of advanced feature selection methods


Keywords

Feature Selection, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Hybrid Methods, Sparse Learning, Optimization Algorithms, High-Dimensional Data

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    A Method for Fast Feature Selection Utilizing Cross-Similarity within the Context of Fuzzy Relations

    Wenchang Yu, Xiaoqin Ma, Zheqing Zhang, Qinli Zhang
    CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.1, pp. 1195-1218, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.060833
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Algorithms for Feature Selection in Machine Learning)
    Abstract Feature selection methods rooted in rough sets confront two notable limitations: their high computational complexity and sensitivity to noise, rendering them impractical for managing large-scale and noisy datasets. The primary issue stems from these methods’ undue reliance on all samples. To overcome these challenges, we introduce the concept of cross-similarity grounded in a robust fuzzy relation and design a rapid and robust feature selection algorithm. Firstly, we construct a robust fuzzy relation by introducing a truncation parameter. Then, based on this fuzzy relation, we propose the concept of cross-similarity, which emphasizes the sample-to-sample similarity relations… More >

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