A novel fuzzy system modeling approach: multidimensional structure identification and inference

Author(s):  
O. Uncu ◽  
I.B. Turksen
Author(s):  
Chen-Sen Ouyang

Neuro-fuzzy modeling is a computing paradigm of soft computing and very efficient for system modeling problems. It integrates two well-known modeling approaches of neural networks and fuzzy systems, and therefore possesses advantages of them, i.e., learning capability, robustness, human-like reasoning, and high understandability. Up to now, many approaches have been proposed for neuro-fuzzy modeling. However, it still exists many problems need to be solved. In this chapter, the authors firstly give an introduction to neuro-fuzzy system modeling. Secondly, some basic concepts of neural networks, fuzzy systems, and neuro-fuzzy systems are introduced. Also, they review and discuss some important literatures about neuro-fuzzy modeling. Thirdly, the issue for solving two most important problems of neuro-fuzzy modeling is considered, i.e., structure identification and parameter identification. Therefore, the authors present two approaches to solve these two problems, respectively. Fourthly, the future and emerging trends of neuro-fuzzy modeling is discussed. Besides, the possible research issues about neuro-fuzzy modeling are suggested. Finally, the authors give a conclusion.


Author(s):  
David W. Dorsey ◽  
Michael D. Coovert

This research focuses on a modeling approach and set of mathematical tools that were derived from research on intelligence systems, namely fuzzy system modeling. This study systematically evaluates these tools as an approach for modeling human decision making, contrasting the approach with more traditional methods based on regression. The research was conducted using experts and a simulated task environment related to allocating rewards in the form of merit pay. The results indicate that fuzzy system models generally perform as well as or better than both linear and nonlinear regression methods in terms of model fit. These results are discussed in terms of issues regarding modeling precision versus parsimony, the value of adaptive modeling techniques, empirical versus subjective approaches to model building, and individual differences in judgment strategies. Potential applications of this research include using the modeling approach studied to build higher-fidelity models that yield new insights and a better understanding of decision-making strategies and environments.


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shabia Shabir Khan ◽  
S.M.K. Quadri

Purpose As far as the treatment of most complex issues in the design is concerned, approaches based on classical artificial intelligence are inferior compared to the ones based on computational intelligence, particularly this involves dealing with vagueness, multi-objectivity and good amount of possible solutions. In practical applications, computational techniques have given best results and the research in this field is continuously growing. The purpose of this paper is to search for a general and effective intelligent tool for prediction of patient survival after surgery. The present study involves the construction of such intelligent computational models using different configurations, including data partitioning techniques that have been experimentally evaluated by applying them over realistic medical data set for the prediction of survival in pancreatic cancer patients. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of the experiments and research performed over the data belonging to various fields using different intelligent tools, the authors infer that combining or integrating the qualification aspects of fuzzy inference system and quantification aspects of artificial neural network can prove an efficient and better model for prediction. The authors have constructed three soft computing-based adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) models with different configurations and data partitioning techniques with an aim to search capable predictive tools that could deal with nonlinear and complex data. After evaluating the models over three shuffles of data (training set, test set and full set), the performances were compared in order to find the best design for prediction of patient survival after surgery. The construction and implementation of models have been performed using MATLAB simulator. Findings On applying the hybrid intelligent neuro-fuzzy models with different configurations, the authors were able to find its advantage in predicting the survival of patients with pancreatic cancer. Experimental results and comparison between the constructed models conclude that ANFIS with Fuzzy C-means (FCM) partitioning model provides better accuracy in predicting the class with lowest mean square error (MSE) value. Apart from MSE value, other evaluation measure values for FCM partitioning prove to be better than the rest of the models. Therefore, the results demonstrate that the model can be applied to other biomedicine and engineering fields dealing with different complex issues related to imprecision and uncertainty. Originality/value The originality of paper includes framework showing two-way flow for fuzzy system construction which is further used by the authors in designing the three simulation models with different configurations, including the partitioning methods for prediction of patient survival after surgery. Several experiments were carried out using different shuffles of data to validate the parameters of the model. The performances of the models were compared using various evaluation measures such as MSE.


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