Inferring implicit discourse relations in natural language text is the most difficult subtask in discourse parsing. Many neural network models have been proposed to tackle this problem. However, the comparison for this task is not unified, so we could hardly draw clear conclusions about the effectiveness of various architectures. Here, we propose neural network models that are based on feedforw...

The analysis of synaptic properties in neural networks has focused on the properties of individual synapses. As a result, little is known of how neural assemblies arise from the connectivity and functional properties of different classes of network neurons. I examined synaptic properties in the lamprey locomotor network. Here I show that, in addition to their monosynaptic inputs to motor neuron...

Feedforward neural network models are created for prediction of daily heating energy consumption of a NTNU university campus Gløshaugen using actual measured data for training and testing. Improvement of prediction accuracy is proposed by using neural network ensemble. Previously trained feed-forward neural networks are first separated into clusters, using k-means algorithm, and then the best n...

The wavelet network 22, 23] has been introduced as a special feedforward neural network supported by the wavelet theory. Such network can be directly used in function approximation problems, and consequently can be applied to nonlinear system modeling by means of nonlinear black-box identiication. In this paper the construction of feedforward neural networks is discussed from both identiication...

Symmetric polygonal fuzzy number is employed to build an improved feedforward fuzzy neural network (FNN). First, a novel fuzzy arithmetic and extension principle for the polygonal fuzzy numbers is derived. Second, the topological architecture of a three layer feedforward FNN is presented, and the input-output law of this network is systematically studied. Third, a fuzzy BP learning algorithm fo...

People have unique ways of learning, which may greatly affect the learning process and, therefore, its outcome. In order to be effective, e-learning systems should be capable of adapting the content of courses to the individual characteristics of students. In this regard, some educational systems have proposed the use of questionnaires for determining a student learning style; and then adapting...