The SWarm Intelligence-based Reinforcement Learning (SWIRL) method is proposed in this paper to efficiently generate Artificial Neural Network (ANN) based solutions to various problems. Basically, two swarm intelligence based algorithms are combined together in SWIRL to train the ANN models. Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is applied to optimize ANN topology, while Particle Swarm Optimization (PS...

In this paper artificial neural network (ANN) models were developed to predict the mechanical properties and machinability of Cu–Sn–Pb–Si–Ni– Fe–Zn–Al alloys on the basis of the chemical composition (wt%) of alloying elements. The multi-layer perceptron architecture was used for developing ANN models. Two ANN training approaches, namely, the classical gradient descent back propagation (BP) and ...

BACKGROUND In order to better assist medical professionals, this study aimed to develop and compare the performance of three models-a multivariate logistic regression (LR) model, an artificial neural network (ANN) model, and a decision tree (DT) model-to predict the prognosis of patients with advanced schistosomiasis residing in the Hubei province. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Schistosomias...

While most of the existing artificial neural networks (ANN) models for building energy prediction are static in nature, this paper evaluates the performance of adaptive ANN models that are capable of adapting themselves to unexpected pattern changes in the incoming data, and therefore can be used for the realtime on-line building energy prediction. Two adaptive ANN models are proposed and teste...

This paper describes hybrid Hidden Markov Models / Artificial Neural Networks (HMM/ANN) models devoted to speech recognition, and in particular Loquendo HMM/ANN, that is the core of Loquendo ASR. While Hidden Markov Models (HMM) is a dominant approach in most state-of-the-art speaker-independent, continuous speech recognition systems (and commercial products), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) a...

A study using 51 wheat, 56 barley and 34 oat grain samples was conducted to investigate the feasibility of predicting the apparent metabolizable energy (AME) value of these cereals for poultry. Stepwise regression analyses were performed to evaluate the relationship of AME with starch, ether extract (EE), crude fiber (CF), soluble sugar (SS), ash and crude protein (CP) (for wheat and barley gra...

Slewing bearing, which is widely applied in tank, excavator and wind turbine, is a critical component of rotational machine. Standard procedure for bearing life calculation and condition assessment was established in general rolling bearings, nevertheless, relatively less literatures, in regard to the health condition assessment of slewing bearing, were published in past. Real time health condi...

In this study, three robust predicting methods, namely artificial neural network (ANN), adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and support vector machine (SVM) were used for computing the resonant frequency of A-shaped compact microstrip antennas (ACMAs) operating at UHF band. Firstly, the resonant frequencies of 144 ACMAs with various dimensions and electrical parameters were simulated ...

Soft Computing tools are becoming very popular in solving hydrological problems. These tools have immense strength to deal with such complex problems. Water Table elevation estimation is an important aspect to understand the mechanism of ground water resources. The present study aims at the application of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) & Fuzzy logic for simulation of water table elevation. Th...