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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.

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.

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.

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 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 TT-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 L2L2 Wasserstein distances.
result Adaptive distances improve clustering of distribution-valued data.

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 …

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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.

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.

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 CC-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.