Paper compares two possibilistic segmentation methods for SAS imagery.
problem Segmenting synthetic aperture sonar images into different seafloor environments.
method Comparison of Possibilistic Fuzzy Local Information C-Means (PFLICM) and Possibilistic K-Nearest Neighbors (PKNN) algorithms.
result PKNN outperforms PFLICM in segmentation performance on SAS images.
New validity index for fuzzy-possibilistic c-means clustering.
problem Conflicting results in determining the optimal number of clusters due to noisy data points and outliers.
method Introducing a new validity index (FP index) for fuzzy-possibilistic c-means clustering.
result FP index works well in datasets with varying cluster shapes and densities.
The paper revisits PCM and APCM clustering algorithms from an uncertainty perspective.
problem Uncertainty in clustering algorithms and its impact on clustering behavior.
method Introducing parameters σ_v and α to characterize uncertainty, modeling membership values as conditional fuzzy sets.
result Unified clustering framework (UPCM) that reduces to PCM and APCM under specific conditions.
Abstract: A possibilistic portfolio choice problem using expected utility operators.
problem A possibilistic portfolio choice problem in the framework of expected utility operators.
method Using expected utility operators, the paper formulates a possibilistic choice problem and derives two approximate calculation formulas for optimization.
result Two approximate calculation formulas for optimization of possibilistic portfolio choice problem.
Paper studies optimal portfolio allocation in fuzzy and mixed models.
problem Optimizing portfolio allocation in possibilistic and mixed models.
method Approximate formula for optimal allocation computed for possibilistic and mixed models.
result Optimal allocation formula derived considering possibilistic moments and investor preferences.
Develops possibilistic VI using maxitive Donsker-Varadhan formulation.
problem Adapting VI to possibilistic framework to handle uncertainty.
method Maxitive Donsker-Varadhan formulation for possibilistic VI.
result CBOpt optimizers achieve competitive performance in image classification.
Investment models account for both probabilistic and possibilistic risks.
problem Investment and background risks are modeled probabilistically and possibilistically.
method Developed three investment models combining probabilistic and possibilistic risks.
result Approximate calculation formula for optimal investment solutions proved.
BFPM relaxes fuzzy and possibilistic clustering restrictions, allowing full memberships in multiple clusters.
problem Issues with previous fuzzy and possibilistic clustering methods, especially overlapping clusters.
method BFPM allows larger membership values and multiple full memberships per object.
result BFPM overcomes conventional methods' limitations and improves data object tracking.
Mixed models study optimal saving under risk.
problem Optimal saving in risky consumer environments.
method Two mixed models combining possibilistic and probabilistic approaches.
result Optimal saving strategies identified for risk types.
BFPM improves machine learning accuracy by considering object types and memberships flexibly.
problem Inaccurate learning due to missing important parameters.
method BFPM relaxes fuzzy and possibilistic constraints, allowing arbitrary object memberships and movement analysis.
result BFPM enhances object movement analysis and provides flexible search space.
A novel weighted distance improves fuzzy c-means clustering accuracy.
problem Improving fuzzy c-means clustering performance with weighted distances.
method Proposed Canberra Weighted Distance to enhance FCM algorithm.
result Experimental results show superior performance of the proposed method.
CAF-HFCM automatically forms a cluster hierarchy and optimizes the number of clusters without trial-and-validation.
problem Challenges in determining the optimal number of clusters in fuzzy c-means.
method CAF-HFCM, an auto-fused hierarchical fuzzy c-means method.
result Automatic agglomeration and optimal number of clusters without validity indices.
This paper uses fuzzy C-Means clustering and sonification to analyze heart rate variability.
problem Identifying suitable features from HRV analysis for sonification.
method Unsupervised machine learning (fuzzy C-Means clustering) and sonification techniques.
result Improves sonification interpretability by selecting appropriate HRV features.
Categorical d-separation criterion simplifies probability graph analysis.
problem Detecting causal relationships in probability distributions.
method Introducing categorical definitions for causal models and d-separation.
result Abstract version of d-separation criterion applies to various probability theories.
This paper solves a coinsurance problem using fuzzy numbers and expected utility operators.
problem Formulating a coinsurance problem in the possibilistic setting of expected utility operators.
method Developed a framework using expected utility operators to model risk aversion and solve the coinsurance problem.
result Various formulas for the optimal T-coinsurance rate are derived for specific utility functions and fuzzy numbers. New fuzzy clustering method for distribution-valued data using adaptive Wasserstein distances.
problem Clustering distribution-valued data with adaptive weights.
method Fuzzy c-means algorithms using adaptive L2 Wasserstein distances. result Adaptive distances improve clustering of distribution-valued data.
Robust clustering methods for multivariate time series data.
problem Clustering multivariate time series data robustly to outliers.
method Quantile-based fuzzy C-means with metric, noise, and trimmed approaches.
result Robust methods outperform alternatives in handling outlying series.
We define a generalized likelihood function based on uncertainty measures and show that maximizing such a likelihood function for different measures induces different types of classifiers. In the probabilistic framework, we obtain classifiers that optimize the cross-entropy function. In the possibilistic framework, we …
Proposes PKM for soft K-means clustering.
problem Soft K-means (m=1) unsolved since 1981.
method Probabilistic K-Means (PKM) via nonlinear programming.
result Proposed methods solve PKM efficiently.
New algorithm for fuzzy clustering improves clustering quality.
problem Seeding iterative fuzzy algorithms for high-quality clustering.
method MaxMin Linear initialization algorithm for fuzzy C-Means.
result Validation through experiments on various datasets.
A new hybrid fuzzy-crisp clustering algorithm addresses imbalanced cluster sizes.
problem Imbalanced influence in fuzzy c-means clustering for large vs. small clusters.
method Hybrid fuzzy-crisp algorithm combining linear and quadratic membership functions, setting exact zero membership for sufficiently distant points.
result The hybrid algorithm outperforms conventional fuzzy and crisp clustering methods on imbalanced datasets.
Proposes ITISC for clustering with minimized worst-case expected distortions.
problem Real-world clustering data distribution mismatch.
method Information theoretical importance sampling, constrained minimax optimization, Lagrange method.
result Validation of ITISC on synthetic and real-world datasets.
FCM clustering adapts to persistence diagrams for topological data analysis.
problem Integrating topological data into machine learning workflows.
method Adapting Fuzzy c-Means to persistence diagrams.
result FCM clustering captures topological structure without additional processing.
Kernelized SUSAN fuzzy clustering improves noisy image segmentation.
problem Inability of existing algorithms to preserve edge information and structural details.
method Kernelized Weighted SUSAN fuzzy C-Means clustering with spatial constraints and edge quality metric.
result Improved segmentation of noisy images with preserved edge information and structural details.
New cluster validity index detects optimal number of clusters and secondary options.
problem Determining the optimal number of clusters in fuzzy clustering.
method Correlation-based fuzzy cluster validity index (WP index) using fuzzy c-means algorithm.
result WP index outperforms existing indexes in detecting optimal number of clusters and secondary options.
Proposes MinimaxFCM for multi-view clustering of data from multiple sources.
problem Clustering data from multiple heterogeneous views.
method Minimax optimization-based fuzzy c means clustering.
result MinimaxFCM outperforms other multi-view clustering methods.
A novel fuzzy clustering method for multivariate time series.
problem Clustering multivariate time series with varying dependencies and dynamics.
method Quantile-based cross-spectral features, PCA, fuzzy C-means, fuzzy C-medoids.
result Substantially outperforms existing methods in various evaluation schemes.
A new method combines classifiers using possibility distributions and adaptive t-norms.
problem Aggregating predictions from multiple classifiers trained on overlapping datasets.
method Proposes a new approach to aggregate classifier predictions using possibility theory and adaptive t-norms.
result Proves the proposed approach possesses desirable robustness properties.
This paper compares spike sorting techniques for rat brain neuronal activity.
problem Improving the accuracy of spike sorting for neuronal activity analysis.
method Three-step spike sorting process: detection, feature extraction, and clustering. Various methods are compared.
result Kernel PCA outperforms in feature extraction, leading to better spike sorting results.
A new fuzzy clustering method using hyperbolic smoothing for large datasets.
problem Building fuzzy clusters for large data sets efficiently.
method A novel smoothing numerical approach to relax the sum-of-squares criterion, converting the problem into a differentiable optimization problem.
result The method produces better fuzzy partitions compared to traditional fuzzy C-means. Wavelet features improve image clustering and segmentation accuracy.
problem Noise and lack of spatial context in pixel intensity-based methods.
method Modified K-means, Fuzzy c-means, and ACWE algorithms incorporating Wavelet features.
result Wavelet-based algorithms converge to different segmentation results based on frequency information.
Paper uses ANFIS to predict cryptocurrency prices.
problem Predicting cryptocurrency prices for seven days.
method Adaptive Network Based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) with hybrid and backpropagation algorithms.
result The method can predict cryptocurrency prices in a short time.
SESSC clusters fuzzy rules for TSK classifiers, improving performance with label info.
problem Lack of supervised clustering for TSK fuzzy classifiers.
method SESSC integrates within-cluster compactness, between-cluster separation, and label information.
result SESSC initialization outperforms other clustering methods, especially for small rule numbers.
New visual quality index for fuzzy clustering.
problem No accurate quality index for fuzzy clustering across datasets.
method Proposes a new visual quality index and graph-based solution.
result Validated through extensive experiments on various datasets.
A new clustering method learns shared hidden space and fuzzy partition between multi-view data.
problem Effective exploitation of relationship between different views in multi-view data.
method Hidden space sharing multi-view fuzzy clustering (HSS-MVFC) method based on fuzzy c-means.
result The proposed method outperforms many related clustering methods in experiments.
SFP extends fuzzy clustering for supervised tasks using labels and entropy regularization.
problem Applying fuzzy clustering to supervised tasks without sacrificing performance.
method Generative model incorporating labels through a surrogate term and entropy regularization.
result SFP outperforms state-of-the-art algorithms on various datasets.
A new clustering algorithm REFCMFS improves K-Means efficiency and robustness.
problem Efficiently clustering data with outliers and L0-norm constraints. method REFCMFS uses L2,1-norm robust loss and L0-norm constraint on membership matrix. result REFCMFS achieves more promising performance and efficient optimization.
SCOPE-FE improves feature engineering efficiency for high-dimensional datasets.
problem Expanding and reducing feature space in tabular learning becomes computationally expensive with increased dimensionality.
method SCOPE-FE controls the search space by regulating operator and feature-pair spaces, using OperatorProbing and FeatureClustering.
result SCOPE-FE reduces feature engineering time while maintaining competitive predictive performance.
Study predicts heart failure patient survival using stacked ensemble ML.
problem Predicting survival of heart failure patients.
method Collect and analyze patient data, apply SMOTE, use K-Means, Fuzzy C-Means clustering, Random Forest, XGBoost, Decision Tree, and propose a stacked ensemble model.
result Supervised ML algorithms outperform unsupervised models, achieving high accuracy and F1 score.
In most gene expression data, the number of training samples is very small compared to the large number of genes involved in the experiments. However, among the large amount of genes, only a small fraction is effective for performing a certain task. Furthermore, a small subset of genes is desirable in developing gene e…
Improved ImageNet classification with semi-supervised learning.
problem Image classification with limited labeled data.
method Noisy Student Training: semi-supervised learning with noisy student models.
result 88.4% top-1 accuracy on ImageNet, 2.0% better than state-of-the-art.
New k-means method handles random data better than traditional techniques.
problem Limitations of traditional clustering methods in random data.
method Probabilistic metric space with random normed k-means (RNKM).
result RNKM outperforms traditional methods in complex clustering scenarios.
Estimates statistical power for cluster analysis in biomedical research.
problem Lack of established methods to compute a priori statistical power for cluster analysis.
method Simulation studies varying subgroup size, number, separation, and covariance structure.
result Sufficient statistical power achieved with small samples (N=20-30) for large effect sizes.
Proposes a fuzzy rule-based method for data visualization.
problem Preserving neighborhood relationships and handling non-linear manifolds in data visualization.
method Uses a first-order Takagi-Sugeno model with clusters and Geodesic c-means clustering for rule generation and parameter estimation.
result Behaves desirably and performs better than or comparable to other methods.
Develops a new fuzzy model using QPs and ewl2 regularization to improve local region behavior.
problem Inability of constant and linear functions to accurately describe local regions in fuzzy models.
method Applied Fuzzy C-Means for structure identification, used QPs as consequents, introduced ewl2 regularization.
result Improved model's ability to describe local regions without overfitting.