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Due to the enormous amount of user-generated content being generated on the web, labeling such data is a time-consuming and expensive endeavor. As a result, we have limited annotated data and the vast majority of data are unlabeled. Analysis reveals that extracting (external) knowledge from unlabeled data and integrating it with knowledge extracted from labeled data is a beneficial task for text information processing, in particular text classification. In this paper, we present a hybrid approach for classifying sentiments that employs external knowledge, which is categorized as either general-purpose sentiment knowledge or domain-related knowledge. General-purpose sentiment knowledge is extracted from sentiment lexicons, whereas domain-related knowledge is extracted from unlabeled data from the same or related domains. Similar domains for a given domain are identified based on their similarity score in terms of overlapping features. The proposed approach utilizes both forms of external knowledge and combines them with logistic regression to train an improved classification model. The classification model uses the conventional gradient descent algorithm for optimization, and its convergence analysis indicates that it is convex and converges to the global optimum. The proposed approach is empirically evaluated and compared to three baselines and one state-of-the-art method using standard performance evaluation metrics on a multi-domain sentiment dataset. The experiment results are encouraging, demonstrating that the proposed approach considerably outperforms the baseline approaches and outperforms the state-of-the-art approach by up to 2% in terms of both f-score and accuracy. • A hybrid approach for document-level sentiment classification that makes use of external knowledge. • A domain-specific knowledge extraction approach from unlabeled text documents. • A detailed convergence analysis of the proposed optimization model used in the proposed approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multi-dimensional classification (MDC) task can be considered the most inclusive description of all classifications tasks, as it joins multiple class spaces and their multiple class members into a single compound classification problem. The challenges in MDC arise from the possible class dependencies across different class spaces, as well as the imbalance of labels in training datasets due to lack of all possible combinations. In this paper, we propose a straightforward, yet efficient, MDC deep learning classifier, named Deep Self-Organizing Cube (DSOC) that can model dependencies among classes in multiple class spaces, while consolidating its ability to classify rare combinations of labels. DSOC is formed of two n -dimensional components, namely the Hypercube Classifier and the multiple DSOC Neural Networks connected to the hypercube. The multiple neural networks component is responsible for feature selection and segregation of classes, while the Hypercube classifier is responsible for creating the semantics among multiple class spaces and accommodate the model for rare sample classification. DSOC is a multiple-output learning algorithm that successfully classify samples across all class spaces simultaneously. To challenge the proposed DSOC model, we conducted an assessment on seventeen benchmark datasets in the four types of classification tasks, binary, multi-class, multi-label and multi-dimensional. The obtained results were compared to four standard classifiers and eight competitive state-of-the-art approaches reported in literature. The DSOC has achieved superior performance over standard classifiers as well as the state-of-the-art approaches in all the four classification tasks. Moreover, in terms of Exact Match accuracy metrics, DSOC has outperformed all state-of-the-art approaches in 77.8% of the cases, which reflects the superior ability of DSOC to model dependencies and successfully classify rare samples across all dimensions simultaneously. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Obesity, termed as excessive body fat, is a major public health problem. Being able to accurately predict body fat percentage provides an opportunity for making appropriate prevention and diagnosis. Although various assessment techniques have been applied for body fat estimation, high-cost tests are required using special equipment, and the performance of standard machine learning models are typically impacted by noise data. In this paper, we propose a novel fuzzy-weighted approach for improving body fat prediction using easily accessed body measurements in a cost-effective manner. Given the noise data problem, we design a novel fuzzy weighted operation by extending the minimum and maximum values for calculating the fuzzy weights to cover more possibilities. The fuzzy weights are incorporated into the error constraints of a relative error support vector machine model to improve its robustness to noise data. In addition, the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is applied in our proposed model for parameter optimization. Our proposed fuzzy-weighted approach delivers excellent results for body fat prediction by outperforming other well-known machine learning models. Further, the statistical test based on the 20 runs of experiments not only confirms that our proposed model could significantly outperform the models under comparison, but also show the fuzzy weighted operation and WOA are effective to improve the proposed approach. This offers a viable alternative for medical decision makers to make appropriate prevention, early diagnosis, and early treatment of body fat related diseases when high-cost measurement techniques are not available. • A novel fuzzy-weighted approach is proposed for body fat prediction. • The whale optimization algorithm is applied for parameter optimization. • Evaluation metrics indicate the effectiveness of our proposed approach. • Our approach can be a useful tool for medical decision makers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relationship between performance and experience is non-linear, thus planning models that seek to manage workforce development through task assignment are difficult to solve. This gets even more complicated when taking into account multi-skilled workers that are capable of performing a variety of tasks. In this paper we develop a competences-based analytical model of the performance of multi-skilled workers undertaking repetitive tasks, taking into account learning and forgetting. A learning curve can be used to estimate improvement when repeating the same operation. Inverse phenomenon is forgetting, which can occur due to interruption in the production process. The Performance Evaluation Algorithm (PEA) was developed for two cases: fixed shift duration and fixed production output. The aim was to build a tool that better describes the capabilities of workers to perform repetitive tasks by binding together hierarchical competences modeled as a weighted digraph together with a learning and forgetting curve model (LFCM) to express individual learning rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For an efficient detection of intrusion in the network, the system requires sensitive information. This information contains various features depending upon the network. The selection of useful features and relevant information from the dataset has always been difficult for the user. These features bound the performance of the system and also restrict them in making accurate decisions. This irrelevant feature plays a major role in making confusion between the normal data pattern against the attack data pattern. This article proposes a novel Maximum correlation-based mutual information technique for efficient feature selection (MCMIFS) in a data network. The proposed method is utilized with Kernel Extreme Learning Machine (KELM) based multiclass classifier for effective intrusion detection. The performance of the proposed scheme is evaluated using standard intrusion detection datasets with feature ranging from 42 to 155. The hybrid of MCMIFS with KELM reveals the effectiveness of the proposed scheme by improving the accuracy of detection, i.e., 99.97%, decreasing the FPR, i.e., 0.19, by decreasing the computational complexity. The proposed Intrusion Detection Scheme (IDS) results are analyzed and compared with the other existing techniques. • An optimized MCMIFS based feature selection scheme is proposed. • The proposed MCMIFS is utilized with Kernel ELM for multiclass intrusion detection. • The proposed IDS is tested using standard intrusion detection datasets. • Standard performance metrics i.e. Accuracy, Detection Rate and FPR are utilized. • Proposed technique outperforms the existing ones for all used cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]