Power Mean Based Image Segmentation in the Presence of Noise

In image segmentation and in general in image processing, noise and outliers distort contained information posing in this way a great challenge for accurate image segmentation results. To ensure a correct image segmentation in presence of noise and outliers, it is necessary to identify the outliers and isolate them during a denoising pre-processing or impose suitable constraints into a segmentation framework. In this paper, we impose suitable removing outliers constraints supported by a well-designed theory in a variational framework for accurate image segmentation. We investigate a novel approach based on the power mean function equipped with a well established theoretical base. The power mean function has the capability to distinguishes between true image pixels and outliers and, therefore, is robust against outliers. To deploy the novel image data term and to guaranteed unique segmentation results, a fuzzy-membership function is employed in the proposed energy functional. Based on qualitative and quantitative extensive analysis on various standard data sets, it has been observed that the proposed model works well in images having multi-objects with high noise and in images with intensity inhomogeneity in contrast with the latest and state of the art models.

Fuzzy Control Method for Synchronous Acquisition of High Resolution Image based on Machine Learning

Aiming at the problem of low baud rate of traditional high-resolution image synchronous acquisition fuzzy control method, a high-resolution image synchronous acquisition fuzzy control method based on machine learning is designed. By detecting the fuzzy edge information of high-resolution image, the fuzzy membership function of synchronous acquisition quantity is proposed, and the gradient amplitude of synchronous acquisition quantity of high-resolution image is calculated. The unsupervised learning algorithm based on machine learning is used to cluster the fuzzy control data, so as to determine the fuzzy space of synchronous acquisition quantity of high-resolution image, and calculate the fuzzy feature similarity, the fuzzy control of synchronous acquisition quantity of high resolution image is realized. Experimental results show that the controlled wave rate in this paper solves the problem of low wave rate in 255.63 bps/h-271.33 bps/h, and significantly improves the control accuracy.

Evaluation of the Spatial Suitability of Offshore Wind Farm—A Case Study of the Sea Area of Liaoning Province

Actively promoting the development of offshore wind power is an inevitable choice if the People’s Republic of China plans to fulfill its international commitments, respond to climate change, ensure energy security, and improve energy infrastructure. Inevitably, offshore wind power development will conflict with other marine activities, including mariculture and shipping. Therefore, learning how to develop offshore wind power without affecting the environment or conflicting with other marine activities is crucial to the conservation of spatial marine resources. The rapid development of offshore wind power in Liaoning Province has allowed researchers to develop an index system that can be used to evaluate the suitability of offshore wind power development sites by considering costs, environmental protection, and sea management. Spatial analysis and a multi-attribute evaluation method integrating a fuzzy membership function were used to evaluate offshore wind farm placement in Liaoning. The results classified 5%, 18%, 21%, and 56% offshore areas of Liaoning as very suitable, relatively suitable, somewhat unsuitable, and unsuitable for wind power development, respectively. The results of this paper can provide a reference for decision makers who plan for offshore wind farm locations under the constraints of high-intensity development.

Flood Hazard Mapping Using Fuzzy Logic, Analytical Hierarchy Process, and Multi-Source Geospatial Datasets

Iran is among the driest countries in the world, where many natural hazards, such as floods, frequently occur. This study introduces a straightforward flood hazard assessment approach using remote sensing datasets and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment in an area located in the western part of Iran. Multiple GIS and remote sensing datasets, including Digital Elevation Model (DEM), slope, rainfall, distance from the main rivers, Topographic Wetness Index (TWI), Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) maps, soil type map, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), and erosion rate were initially produced. Then, all datasets were converted into fuzzy values using a linear fuzzy membership function. Subsequently, the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique was applied to determine the weight of each dataset, and the relevant weight values were then multiplied to fuzzy values. Finally, all the processed parameters were integrated using a fuzzy analysis to produce the flood hazard map with five classes of susceptible zones. The bi-temporal Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) images, acquired before and on the day of the flood event, were used to evaluate the accuracy of the produced flood hazard map. The results indicated that 95.16% of the actual flooded areas were classified as very high and high flood hazard classes, demonstrating the high potential of this approach for flood hazard mapping.

Evaluation and screening of low phosphorus stress tolerance of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

A field experiment was carried out to screen low phosphorus tolerance indexes in common bean. Analysis and comparison of the coefficient of variation of the relative values of phosphorus efficiency-related indexes in 30 common bean varieties subjected to different phosphorus treatments were identified. Plant dry matter weight, phosphorus accumulation, and acid phosphatase activity are important indexes for determining low-phosphorus tolerance. A comprehensive evaluation system for low-phosphorus tolerance in common bean was established using the fuzzy membership function method. Varieties with a composite index ≥ 0.49 were identified as low phosphorus tolerant varieties, including “Longyun 13,” “Longyun 6,” and “Long17- 3525,” while varieties with a composite index ≤ 0.27 were identified as varieties sensitive to low phosphorus, including “Long12-2752,” “NR,” and “Long15-1554.” Bangladesh J. Bot. 50(3): 903-909, 2021 (September) Special

Fuzzy Membership Function Dependent Switched Control for Nonlinear Systems with Memory Sampled-Data Information

In this paper, a fuzzy memory-based coupling sampled-data control (SDC) is designed for nonlinear systems through the switched approach. Compared with the usual SDC scheme, by employing the Bernoulli sequence, a more general coupling switched SDC that involving the signal transmission delay is designed. The Lyapunov-Krasovskii Functional (LKF) is presented with the available characteristics of the membership function, and a coupling sampling pattern, for the T-S fuzzy systems. Based on LKF, together with time derivative information of membership function, and the generalized N -order free-matrix-based inequality, the suitable conditions are obtained in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) for guaranteeing the asymptotic stability and stabilization of the concerned system. Then the desired fuzzy coupling SDC gain is attained from the solvable LMIs. In the end, two examples are given to validate the derived theoretical results.

A Classification Method of Network Ideological and Political Resources Using Improved SVM Algorithm

In order to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the classification of network ideological and political resources and promote the efficiency of ideological education, a research on the classification of network ideological and political resources based on the improved SVM algorithm is proposed. We analyze the characteristics and current situation of network ideological and political resources and conclude that the method elements are open and technical. The ontology elements are rich and shared, and the behavioral elements are autonomous and interactive. Three types of network ideological and political resources are proposed: the main resource, content resource, and means resource. The particle swarm algorithm is used to improve the SVM algorithm. In the process of constructing the SVM classifier, the fuzzy membership function is introduced, the classification problem of network ideological and political resources is converted into a secondary planning problem, and the accuracy of network ideological and political resources is finally realized. Simulation results show that the use of improved algorithms to classify network ideological and political resources can improve the accuracy and efficiency of network abnormal data classification.

Early Identification of COVID-19 Using Dynamic Fuzzy Rule Based System

The undergoing research aims to address the problem of COVID-19 which has turned out to be a global pandemic. Despite developing some successful vaccines, the pace has not overcome so far. Several studies have been proposed in the literature in this regard, the present study is unique in terms of its dynamic nature to adapt the rules by reconfigurable fuzzy membership function. Based on patient’s symptoms (fever, dry cough etc.) and history related to travelling, diseases/medications and interactions with confirmed patients, the proposed dynamic fuzzy rule-based system (FRBS) identifies the presence/absence of the disease. This can greatly help the healthcare professionals as well as laymen in terms of disease identification. The main motivation of this paper is to reduce the pressure on the health services due to frequent test assessment requests, in which patients can do the test anytime without the need to make reservations. The main findings are that there is a relationship between the disease and the symptoms in which some symptoms can indicate the probability of the presence of the disease such as high difficulty of breathing, cough, sore throat, and so many more. By knowing the common symptoms, we developed membership functions for these symptoms, and a model generated to distinguish between infected and non-infected people with the help of survey data collected. The model gave an accuracy of 88.78%, precision of 72.22%, sensitivity of 68.42%, specificity of 93.67%, and an f1-score of 69.28%.

A Novel Approach to Generate Type-1 Fuzzy Triangular and Trapezoidal Membership Functions to Improve the Classification Accuracy

Fuzzy logic is an approach that reflects human thinking and decision making by handling uncertainty and vagueness using fuzzy membership functions. When a human is engaged in the design of a fuzzy system, symmetric properties are naturally preferred. Fuzzy c-means clustering is a clustering algorithm that can cluster datasets to produce membership matrix and cluster centers, which results in generating type-1 fuzzy membership functions. However, fuzzy c-means algorithm has a limitation of producing only a single membership function type, Gaussian MF. Generation of multiple fuzzy membership functions is of immense importance as it provides more efficient and optimal solutions to a problem. Therefore, an approach to generate multiple type-1 fuzzy membership functions through fuzzy c-means is required for the optimal and improved results of classification datasets. Hence, to overcome the limitation of the fuzzy c-means algorithm, an approach for the generation of type-1 fuzzy triangular and trapezoidal membership function through fuzzy c-means is considered in this study. The approach is used to calculate and enhance the accuracy of classification datasets called iris, banknote authentication, blood transfusion, and Haberman’s survival. The proposed approach of generating MFs using FCM produce asymmetric MFs, whose results are compared with the MFs produced from grid partitioning (GP), which are symmetric MFs. The results show that the proposed approach of generating type-1 fuzzy membership function through fuzzy c-means is effective and can be adopted.

Type 2 Fully Fuzzy Linear Programming

Since its inception, fuzzy linear programming (FLP) has proved to be a more powerful tool than classical linear programming to optimize real-life problems dealing with uncertainty. However, the proposed models are partially fuzzy; in other words, they suppose that only some aspects can be uncertain, while others have to be crisp. Furthermore, the few methods that deal with fully fuzzy problems use Type 1 fuzzy membership function, while Type 2 fuzzy logic captures the uncertainty in a more suitable way. This work presents a fully fuzzy linear programming approach in which all parameters are represented by unrestricted Interval Type 2 fuzzy numbers (IT2FN) and variables by positive IT2FN. The treated comparative results show that the proposed achieves a better optimized function while permitting consideration of both equality and inequality constraints.