Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a debilitating neurological disorder affecting over 10 million people worldwide.PD classification models using voice signals as input are common in the literature.It is believed that using d...Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a debilitating neurological disorder affecting over 10 million people worldwide.PD classification models using voice signals as input are common in the literature.It is believed that using deep learning algorithms further enhances performance;nevertheless,it is challenging due to the nature of small-scale and imbalanced PD datasets.This paper proposed a convolutional neural network-based deep support vector machine(CNN-DSVM)to automate the feature extraction process using CNN and extend the conventional SVM to a DSVM for better classification performance in small-scale PD datasets.A customized kernel function reduces the impact of biased classification towards the majority class(healthy candidates in our consideration).An improved generative adversarial network(IGAN)was designed to generate additional training data to enhance the model’s performance.For performance evaluation,the proposed algorithm achieves a sensitivity of 97.6%and a specificity of 97.3%.The performance comparison is evaluated from five perspectives,including comparisons with different data generation algorithms,feature extraction techniques,kernel functions,and existing works.Results reveal the effectiveness of the IGAN algorithm,which improves the sensitivity and specificity by 4.05%–4.72%and 4.96%–5.86%,respectively;and the effectiveness of the CNN-DSVM algorithm,which improves the sensitivity by 1.24%–57.4%and specificity by 1.04%–163%and reduces biased detection towards the majority class.The ablation experiments confirm the effectiveness of individual components.Two future research directions have also been suggested.展开更多
Accurate purchase prediction in e-commerce critically depends on the quality of behavioral features.This paper proposes a layered and interpretable feature engineering framework that organizes user signals into three ...Accurate purchase prediction in e-commerce critically depends on the quality of behavioral features.This paper proposes a layered and interpretable feature engineering framework that organizes user signals into three layers:Basic,Conversion&Stability(efficiency and volatility across actions),and Advanced Interactions&Activity(crossbehavior synergies and intensity).Using real Taobao(Alibaba’s primary e-commerce platform)logs(57,976 records for 10,203 users;25 November–03 December 2017),we conducted a hierarchical,layer-wise evaluation that holds data splits and hyperparameters fixed while varying only the feature set to quantify each layer’s marginal contribution.Across logistic regression(LR),decision tree,random forest,XGBoost,and CatBoost models with stratified 5-fold cross-validation,the performance improvedmonotonically fromBasic to Conversion&Stability to Advanced features.With LR,F1 increased from 0.613(Basic)to 0.962(Advanced);boosted models achieved high discrimination(0.995 AUC Score)and an F1 score up to 0.983.Calibration and precision–recall analyses indicated strong ranking quality and acknowledged potential dataset and period biases given the short(9-day)window.By making feature contributions measurable and reproducible,the framework complements model-centric advances and offers a transparent blueprint for production-grade behavioralmodeling.The code and processed artifacts are publicly available,and future work will extend the validation to longer,seasonal datasets and hybrid approaches that combine automated feature learning with domain-driven design.展开更多
Standardized datasets are foundational to healthcare informatization by enhancing data quality and unleashing the value of data elements.Using bibliometrics and content analysis,this study examines China's healthc...Standardized datasets are foundational to healthcare informatization by enhancing data quality and unleashing the value of data elements.Using bibliometrics and content analysis,this study examines China's healthcare dataset standards from 2011 to 2025.It analyzes their evolution across types,applications,institutions,and themes,highlighting key achievements including substantial growth in quantity,optimized typology,expansion into innovative application scenarios such as health decision support,and broadened institutional involvement.The study also identifies critical challenges,including imbalanced development,insufficient quality control,and a lack of essential metadata—such as authoritative data element mappings and privacy annotations—which hampers the delivery of intelligent services.To address these challenges,the study proposes a multi-faceted strategy focused on optimizing the standard system's architecture,enhancing quality and implementation,and advancing both data governance—through authoritative tracing and privacy protection—and intelligent service provision.These strategies aim to promote the application of dataset standards,thereby fostering and securing the development of new productive forces in healthcare.展开更多
When dealing with imbalanced datasets,the traditional support vectormachine(SVM)tends to produce a classification hyperplane that is biased towards the majority class,which exhibits poor robustness.This paper proposes...When dealing with imbalanced datasets,the traditional support vectormachine(SVM)tends to produce a classification hyperplane that is biased towards the majority class,which exhibits poor robustness.This paper proposes a high-performance classification algorithm specifically designed for imbalanced datasets.The proposed method first uses a biased second-order cone programming support vectormachine(B-SOCP-SVM)to identify the support vectors(SVs)and non-support vectors(NSVs)in the imbalanced data.Then,it applies the synthetic minority over-sampling technique(SV-SMOTE)to oversample the support vectors of the minority class and uses the random under-sampling technique(NSV-RUS)multiple times to undersample the non-support vectors of the majority class.Combining the above-obtained minority class data set withmultiple majority class datasets can obtainmultiple new balanced data sets.Finally,SOCP-SVM is used to classify each data set,and the final result is obtained through the integrated algorithm.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method performs excellently on imbalanced datasets.展开更多
Detecting faces under occlusion remains a significant challenge in computer vision due to variations caused by masks,sunglasses,and other obstructions.Addressing this issue is crucial for applications such as surveill...Detecting faces under occlusion remains a significant challenge in computer vision due to variations caused by masks,sunglasses,and other obstructions.Addressing this issue is crucial for applications such as surveillance,biometric authentication,and human-computer interaction.This paper provides a comprehensive review of face detection techniques developed to handle occluded faces.Studies are categorized into four main approaches:feature-based,machine learning-based,deep learning-based,and hybrid methods.We analyzed state-of-the-art studies within each category,examining their methodologies,strengths,and limitations based on widely used benchmark datasets,highlighting their adaptability to partial and severe occlusions.The review also identifies key challenges,including dataset diversity,model generalization,and computational efficiency.Our findings reveal that deep learning methods dominate recent studies,benefiting from their ability to extract hierarchical features and handle complex occlusion patterns.More recently,researchers have increasingly explored Transformer-based architectures,such as Vision Transformer(ViT)and Swin Transformer,to further improve detection robustness under challenging occlusion scenarios.In addition,hybrid approaches,which aim to combine traditional andmodern techniques,are emerging as a promising direction for improving robustness.This review provides valuable insights for researchers aiming to develop more robust face detection systems and for practitioners seeking to deploy reliable solutions in real-world,occlusionprone environments.Further improvements and the proposal of broader datasets are required to developmore scalable,robust,and efficient models that can handle complex occlusions in real-world scenarios.展开更多
Climate change significantly affects environment,ecosystems,communities,and economies.These impacts often result in quick and gradual changes in water resources,environmental conditions,and weather patterns.A geograph...Climate change significantly affects environment,ecosystems,communities,and economies.These impacts often result in quick and gradual changes in water resources,environmental conditions,and weather patterns.A geographical study was conducted in Arizona State,USA,to examine monthly precipi-tation concentration rates over time.This analysis used a high-resolution 0.50×0.50 grid for monthly precip-itation data from 1961 to 2022,Provided by the Climatic Research Unit.The study aimed to analyze climatic changes affected the first and last five years of each decade,as well as the entire decade,during the specified period.GIS was used to meet the objectives of this study.Arizona experienced 51–568 mm,67–560 mm,63–622 mm,and 52–590 mm of rainfall in the sixth,seventh,eighth,and ninth decades of the second millennium,respectively.Both the first and second five year periods of each decade showed accept-able rainfall amounts despite fluctuations.However,rainfall decreased in the first and second decades of the third millennium.and in the first two years of the third decade.Rainfall amounts dropped to 42–472 mm,55–469 mm,and 74–498 mm,respectively,indicating a downward trend in precipitation.The central part of the state received the highest rainfall,while the eastern and western regions(spanning north to south)had significantly less.Over the decades of the third millennium,the average annual rainfall every five years was relatively low,showing a declining trend due to severe climate changes,generally ranging between 35 mm and 498 mm.The central regions consistently received more rainfall than the eastern and western outskirts.Arizona is currently experiencing a decrease in rainfall due to climate change,a situation that could deterio-rate further.This highlights the need to optimize the use of existing rainfall and explore alternative water sources.展开更多
Face recognition has emerged as one of the most prominent applications of image analysis and under-standing,gaining considerable attention in recent years.This growing interest is driven by two key factors:its extensi...Face recognition has emerged as one of the most prominent applications of image analysis and under-standing,gaining considerable attention in recent years.This growing interest is driven by two key factors:its extensive applications in law enforcement and the commercial domain,and the rapid advancement of practical technologies.Despite the significant advancements,modern recognition algorithms still struggle in real-world conditions such as varying lighting conditions,occlusion,and diverse facial postures.In such scenarios,human perception is still well above the capabilities of present technology.Using the systematic mapping study,this paper presents an in-depth review of face detection algorithms and face recognition algorithms,presenting a detailed survey of advancements made between 2015 and 2024.We analyze key methodologies,highlighting their strengths and restrictions in the application context.Additionally,we examine various datasets used for face detection/recognition datasets focusing on the task-specific applications,size,diversity,and complexity.By analyzing these algorithms and datasets,this survey works as a valuable resource for researchers,identifying the research gap in the field of face detection and recognition and outlining potential directions for future research.展开更多
The aim of this article is to explore potential directions for the development of artificial intelligence(AI).It points out that,while current AI can handle the statistical properties of complex systems,it has difficu...The aim of this article is to explore potential directions for the development of artificial intelligence(AI).It points out that,while current AI can handle the statistical properties of complex systems,it has difficulty effectively processing and fully representing their spatiotemporal complexity patterns.The article also discusses a potential path of AI development in the engineering domain.Based on the existing understanding of the principles of multilevel com-plexity,this article suggests that consistency among the logical structures of datasets,AI models,model-building software,and hardware will be an important AI development direction and is worthy of careful consideration.展开更多
Inferring phylogenetic trees from molecular sequences is a cornerstone of evolutionary biology.Many standard phylogenetic methods(such as maximum-likelihood[ML])rely on explicit models of sequence evolution and thus o...Inferring phylogenetic trees from molecular sequences is a cornerstone of evolutionary biology.Many standard phylogenetic methods(such as maximum-likelihood[ML])rely on explicit models of sequence evolution and thus often suffer from model misspecification or inadequacy.The on-rising deep learning(DL)techniques offer a powerful alternative.Deep learning employs multi-layered artificial neural networks to progressively transform input data into more abstract and complex representations.DL methods can autonomously uncover meaningful patterns from data,thereby bypassing potential biases introduced by predefined features(Franklin,2005;Murphy,2012).Recent efforts have aimed to apply deep neural networks(DNNs)to phylogenetics,with a growing number of applications in tree reconstruction(Suvorov et al.,2020;Zou et al.,2020;Nesterenko et al.,2022;Smith and Hahn,2023;Wang et al.,2023),substitution model selection(Abadi et al.,2020;Burgstaller-Muehlbacher et al.,2023),and diversification rate inference(Voznica et al.,2022;Lajaaiti et al.,2023;Lambert et al.,2023).In phylogenetic tree reconstruction,PhyDL(Zou et al.,2020)and Tree_learning(Suvorov et al.,2020)are two notable DNN-based programs designed to infer unrooted quartet trees directly from alignments of four amino acid(AA)and DNA sequences,respectively.展开更多
This study investigated the impacts of random negative training datasets(NTDs)on the uncertainty of machine learning models for geologic hazard susceptibility assessment of the Loess Plateau,northern Shaanxi Province,...This study investigated the impacts of random negative training datasets(NTDs)on the uncertainty of machine learning models for geologic hazard susceptibility assessment of the Loess Plateau,northern Shaanxi Province,China.Based on randomly generated 40 NTDs,the study developed models for the geologic hazard susceptibility assessment using the random forest algorithm and evaluated their performances using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC).Specifically,the means and standard deviations of the AUC values from all models were then utilized to assess the overall spatial correlation between the conditioning factors and the susceptibility assessment,as well as the uncertainty introduced by the NTDs.A risk and return methodology was thus employed to quantify and mitigate the uncertainty,with log odds ratios used to characterize the susceptibility assessment levels.The risk and return values were calculated based on the standard deviations and means of the log odds ratios of various locations.After the mean log odds ratios were converted into probability values,the final susceptibility map was plotted,which accounts for the uncertainty induced by random NTDs.The results indicate that the AUC values of the models ranged from 0.810 to 0.963,with an average of 0.852 and a standard deviation of 0.035,indicating encouraging prediction effects and certain uncertainty.The risk and return analysis reveals that low-risk and high-return areas suggest lower standard deviations and higher means across multiple model-derived assessments.Overall,this study introduces a new framework for quantifying the uncertainty of multiple training and evaluation models,aimed at improving their robustness and reliability.Additionally,by identifying low-risk and high-return areas,resource allocation for geologic hazard prevention and control can be optimized,thus ensuring that limited resources are directed toward the most effective prevention and control measures.展开更多
现有基于预训练语言模型(PLM)的作文自动评分(AES)方法偏向于直接使用从PLM提取的全局语义特征表示作文的质量,却忽略了作文质量与更细粒度特征关联关系的问题。聚焦于中文AES研究,从多种文本角度分析和评估作文质量,提出利用图神经网络...现有基于预训练语言模型(PLM)的作文自动评分(AES)方法偏向于直接使用从PLM提取的全局语义特征表示作文的质量,却忽略了作文质量与更细粒度特征关联关系的问题。聚焦于中文AES研究,从多种文本角度分析和评估作文质量,提出利用图神经网络(GNN)对作文的多尺度特征进行联合学习的中文AES方法。首先,利用GNN分别获取作文在句子级别和段落级别的篇章特征;然后,将这些篇章特征与作文的全局语义特征进行联合特征学习,实现对作文更精准的评分;最后,构建一个中文AES数据集,为中文AES研究提供数据基础。在所构建的数据集上的实验结果表明,所提方法在6个作文主题上的平均二次加权Kappa(QWK)系数相较于R2-BERT(Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers model with Regression and Ranking)提升了1.1个百分点,验证了在AES任务中进行多尺度特征联合学习的有效性。同时,消融实验结果进一步表明了不同尺度的作文特征对评分效果的贡献。为了证明小模型在特定任务场景下的优越性,与当前流行的通用大语言模型GPT-3.5-turbo和DeepSeek-V3进行了对比。结果表明,使用所提方法的BERT(Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers)模型在6个作文主题上的平均QWK比GPT-3.5-turbo和DeepSeek-V3分别高出了65.8和45.3个百分点,验证了大语言模型(LLMs)在面向领域的篇章级作文评分任务中,因缺乏大规模有监督微调数据而表现不佳的观点。展开更多
基金The work described in this paper was fully supported by a grant from Hong Kong Metropolitan University(RIF/2021/05).
文摘Parkinson’s disease(PD)is a debilitating neurological disorder affecting over 10 million people worldwide.PD classification models using voice signals as input are common in the literature.It is believed that using deep learning algorithms further enhances performance;nevertheless,it is challenging due to the nature of small-scale and imbalanced PD datasets.This paper proposed a convolutional neural network-based deep support vector machine(CNN-DSVM)to automate the feature extraction process using CNN and extend the conventional SVM to a DSVM for better classification performance in small-scale PD datasets.A customized kernel function reduces the impact of biased classification towards the majority class(healthy candidates in our consideration).An improved generative adversarial network(IGAN)was designed to generate additional training data to enhance the model’s performance.For performance evaluation,the proposed algorithm achieves a sensitivity of 97.6%and a specificity of 97.3%.The performance comparison is evaluated from five perspectives,including comparisons with different data generation algorithms,feature extraction techniques,kernel functions,and existing works.Results reveal the effectiveness of the IGAN algorithm,which improves the sensitivity and specificity by 4.05%–4.72%and 4.96%–5.86%,respectively;and the effectiveness of the CNN-DSVM algorithm,which improves the sensitivity by 1.24%–57.4%and specificity by 1.04%–163%and reduces biased detection towards the majority class.The ablation experiments confirm the effectiveness of individual components.Two future research directions have also been suggested.
基金supported by the research fund of Hanyang University(HY-202500000001616).
文摘Accurate purchase prediction in e-commerce critically depends on the quality of behavioral features.This paper proposes a layered and interpretable feature engineering framework that organizes user signals into three layers:Basic,Conversion&Stability(efficiency and volatility across actions),and Advanced Interactions&Activity(crossbehavior synergies and intensity).Using real Taobao(Alibaba’s primary e-commerce platform)logs(57,976 records for 10,203 users;25 November–03 December 2017),we conducted a hierarchical,layer-wise evaluation that holds data splits and hyperparameters fixed while varying only the feature set to quantify each layer’s marginal contribution.Across logistic regression(LR),decision tree,random forest,XGBoost,and CatBoost models with stratified 5-fold cross-validation,the performance improvedmonotonically fromBasic to Conversion&Stability to Advanced features.With LR,F1 increased from 0.613(Basic)to 0.962(Advanced);boosted models achieved high discrimination(0.995 AUC Score)and an F1 score up to 0.983.Calibration and precision–recall analyses indicated strong ranking quality and acknowledged potential dataset and period biases given the short(9-day)window.By making feature contributions measurable and reproducible,the framework complements model-centric advances and offers a transparent blueprint for production-grade behavioralmodeling.The code and processed artifacts are publicly available,and future work will extend the validation to longer,seasonal datasets and hybrid approaches that combine automated feature learning with domain-driven design.
文摘Standardized datasets are foundational to healthcare informatization by enhancing data quality and unleashing the value of data elements.Using bibliometrics and content analysis,this study examines China's healthcare dataset standards from 2011 to 2025.It analyzes their evolution across types,applications,institutions,and themes,highlighting key achievements including substantial growth in quantity,optimized typology,expansion into innovative application scenarios such as health decision support,and broadened institutional involvement.The study also identifies critical challenges,including imbalanced development,insufficient quality control,and a lack of essential metadata—such as authoritative data element mappings and privacy annotations—which hampers the delivery of intelligent services.To address these challenges,the study proposes a multi-faceted strategy focused on optimizing the standard system's architecture,enhancing quality and implementation,and advancing both data governance—through authoritative tracing and privacy protection—and intelligent service provision.These strategies aim to promote the application of dataset standards,thereby fostering and securing the development of new productive forces in healthcare.
基金supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2024JC-YBMS-026).
文摘When dealing with imbalanced datasets,the traditional support vectormachine(SVM)tends to produce a classification hyperplane that is biased towards the majority class,which exhibits poor robustness.This paper proposes a high-performance classification algorithm specifically designed for imbalanced datasets.The proposed method first uses a biased second-order cone programming support vectormachine(B-SOCP-SVM)to identify the support vectors(SVs)and non-support vectors(NSVs)in the imbalanced data.Then,it applies the synthetic minority over-sampling technique(SV-SMOTE)to oversample the support vectors of the minority class and uses the random under-sampling technique(NSV-RUS)multiple times to undersample the non-support vectors of the majority class.Combining the above-obtained minority class data set withmultiple majority class datasets can obtainmultiple new balanced data sets.Finally,SOCP-SVM is used to classify each data set,and the final result is obtained through the integrated algorithm.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method performs excellently on imbalanced datasets.
基金funded by A’Sharqiyah University,Sultanate of Oman,under Research Project grant number(BFP/RGP/ICT/22/490).
文摘Detecting faces under occlusion remains a significant challenge in computer vision due to variations caused by masks,sunglasses,and other obstructions.Addressing this issue is crucial for applications such as surveillance,biometric authentication,and human-computer interaction.This paper provides a comprehensive review of face detection techniques developed to handle occluded faces.Studies are categorized into four main approaches:feature-based,machine learning-based,deep learning-based,and hybrid methods.We analyzed state-of-the-art studies within each category,examining their methodologies,strengths,and limitations based on widely used benchmark datasets,highlighting their adaptability to partial and severe occlusions.The review also identifies key challenges,including dataset diversity,model generalization,and computational efficiency.Our findings reveal that deep learning methods dominate recent studies,benefiting from their ability to extract hierarchical features and handle complex occlusion patterns.More recently,researchers have increasingly explored Transformer-based architectures,such as Vision Transformer(ViT)and Swin Transformer,to further improve detection robustness under challenging occlusion scenarios.In addition,hybrid approaches,which aim to combine traditional andmodern techniques,are emerging as a promising direction for improving robustness.This review provides valuable insights for researchers aiming to develop more robust face detection systems and for practitioners seeking to deploy reliable solutions in real-world,occlusionprone environments.Further improvements and the proposal of broader datasets are required to developmore scalable,robust,and efficient models that can handle complex occlusions in real-world scenarios.
文摘Climate change significantly affects environment,ecosystems,communities,and economies.These impacts often result in quick and gradual changes in water resources,environmental conditions,and weather patterns.A geographical study was conducted in Arizona State,USA,to examine monthly precipi-tation concentration rates over time.This analysis used a high-resolution 0.50×0.50 grid for monthly precip-itation data from 1961 to 2022,Provided by the Climatic Research Unit.The study aimed to analyze climatic changes affected the first and last five years of each decade,as well as the entire decade,during the specified period.GIS was used to meet the objectives of this study.Arizona experienced 51–568 mm,67–560 mm,63–622 mm,and 52–590 mm of rainfall in the sixth,seventh,eighth,and ninth decades of the second millennium,respectively.Both the first and second five year periods of each decade showed accept-able rainfall amounts despite fluctuations.However,rainfall decreased in the first and second decades of the third millennium.and in the first two years of the third decade.Rainfall amounts dropped to 42–472 mm,55–469 mm,and 74–498 mm,respectively,indicating a downward trend in precipitation.The central part of the state received the highest rainfall,while the eastern and western regions(spanning north to south)had significantly less.Over the decades of the third millennium,the average annual rainfall every five years was relatively low,showing a declining trend due to severe climate changes,generally ranging between 35 mm and 498 mm.The central regions consistently received more rainfall than the eastern and western outskirts.Arizona is currently experiencing a decrease in rainfall due to climate change,a situation that could deterio-rate further.This highlights the need to optimize the use of existing rainfall and explore alternative water sources.
文摘Face recognition has emerged as one of the most prominent applications of image analysis and under-standing,gaining considerable attention in recent years.This growing interest is driven by two key factors:its extensive applications in law enforcement and the commercial domain,and the rapid advancement of practical technologies.Despite the significant advancements,modern recognition algorithms still struggle in real-world conditions such as varying lighting conditions,occlusion,and diverse facial postures.In such scenarios,human perception is still well above the capabilities of present technology.Using the systematic mapping study,this paper presents an in-depth review of face detection algorithms and face recognition algorithms,presenting a detailed survey of advancements made between 2015 and 2024.We analyze key methodologies,highlighting their strengths and restrictions in the application context.Additionally,we examine various datasets used for face detection/recognition datasets focusing on the task-specific applications,size,diversity,and complexity.By analyzing these algorithms and datasets,this survey works as a valuable resource for researchers,identifying the research gap in the field of face detection and recognition and outlining potential directions for future research.
文摘The aim of this article is to explore potential directions for the development of artificial intelligence(AI).It points out that,while current AI can handle the statistical properties of complex systems,it has difficulty effectively processing and fully representing their spatiotemporal complexity patterns.The article also discusses a potential path of AI development in the engineering domain.Based on the existing understanding of the principles of multilevel com-plexity,this article suggests that consistency among the logical structures of datasets,AI models,model-building software,and hardware will be an important AI development direction and is worthy of careful consideration.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFD1401600)the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Zhejang Province,China(LR23C140001)supported by the Key Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province,China(2018B020205003 and 2020B0202090001).
文摘Inferring phylogenetic trees from molecular sequences is a cornerstone of evolutionary biology.Many standard phylogenetic methods(such as maximum-likelihood[ML])rely on explicit models of sequence evolution and thus often suffer from model misspecification or inadequacy.The on-rising deep learning(DL)techniques offer a powerful alternative.Deep learning employs multi-layered artificial neural networks to progressively transform input data into more abstract and complex representations.DL methods can autonomously uncover meaningful patterns from data,thereby bypassing potential biases introduced by predefined features(Franklin,2005;Murphy,2012).Recent efforts have aimed to apply deep neural networks(DNNs)to phylogenetics,with a growing number of applications in tree reconstruction(Suvorov et al.,2020;Zou et al.,2020;Nesterenko et al.,2022;Smith and Hahn,2023;Wang et al.,2023),substitution model selection(Abadi et al.,2020;Burgstaller-Muehlbacher et al.,2023),and diversification rate inference(Voznica et al.,2022;Lajaaiti et al.,2023;Lambert et al.,2023).In phylogenetic tree reconstruction,PhyDL(Zou et al.,2020)and Tree_learning(Suvorov et al.,2020)are two notable DNN-based programs designed to infer unrooted quartet trees directly from alignments of four amino acid(AA)and DNA sequences,respectively.
基金supported by a project entitled Loess Plateau Region-Watershed-Slope Geological Hazard Multi-Scale Collaborative Intelligent Early Warning System of the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC3003404)a project of the Shaanxi Youth Science and Technology Star(2021KJXX-87)public welfare geological survey projects of Shaanxi Institute of Geologic Survey(20180301,201918,202103,and 202413).
文摘This study investigated the impacts of random negative training datasets(NTDs)on the uncertainty of machine learning models for geologic hazard susceptibility assessment of the Loess Plateau,northern Shaanxi Province,China.Based on randomly generated 40 NTDs,the study developed models for the geologic hazard susceptibility assessment using the random forest algorithm and evaluated their performances using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC).Specifically,the means and standard deviations of the AUC values from all models were then utilized to assess the overall spatial correlation between the conditioning factors and the susceptibility assessment,as well as the uncertainty introduced by the NTDs.A risk and return methodology was thus employed to quantify and mitigate the uncertainty,with log odds ratios used to characterize the susceptibility assessment levels.The risk and return values were calculated based on the standard deviations and means of the log odds ratios of various locations.After the mean log odds ratios were converted into probability values,the final susceptibility map was plotted,which accounts for the uncertainty induced by random NTDs.The results indicate that the AUC values of the models ranged from 0.810 to 0.963,with an average of 0.852 and a standard deviation of 0.035,indicating encouraging prediction effects and certain uncertainty.The risk and return analysis reveals that low-risk and high-return areas suggest lower standard deviations and higher means across multiple model-derived assessments.Overall,this study introduces a new framework for quantifying the uncertainty of multiple training and evaluation models,aimed at improving their robustness and reliability.Additionally,by identifying low-risk and high-return areas,resource allocation for geologic hazard prevention and control can be optimized,thus ensuring that limited resources are directed toward the most effective prevention and control measures.
文摘现有基于预训练语言模型(PLM)的作文自动评分(AES)方法偏向于直接使用从PLM提取的全局语义特征表示作文的质量,却忽略了作文质量与更细粒度特征关联关系的问题。聚焦于中文AES研究,从多种文本角度分析和评估作文质量,提出利用图神经网络(GNN)对作文的多尺度特征进行联合学习的中文AES方法。首先,利用GNN分别获取作文在句子级别和段落级别的篇章特征;然后,将这些篇章特征与作文的全局语义特征进行联合特征学习,实现对作文更精准的评分;最后,构建一个中文AES数据集,为中文AES研究提供数据基础。在所构建的数据集上的实验结果表明,所提方法在6个作文主题上的平均二次加权Kappa(QWK)系数相较于R2-BERT(Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers model with Regression and Ranking)提升了1.1个百分点,验证了在AES任务中进行多尺度特征联合学习的有效性。同时,消融实验结果进一步表明了不同尺度的作文特征对评分效果的贡献。为了证明小模型在特定任务场景下的优越性,与当前流行的通用大语言模型GPT-3.5-turbo和DeepSeek-V3进行了对比。结果表明,使用所提方法的BERT(Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers)模型在6个作文主题上的平均QWK比GPT-3.5-turbo和DeepSeek-V3分别高出了65.8和45.3个百分点,验证了大语言模型(LLMs)在面向领域的篇章级作文评分任务中,因缺乏大规模有监督微调数据而表现不佳的观点。
