Applications of Soft Computing

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Artificial Intelligence".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 1592

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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the world of scientific research has been significantly transformed by the rapid evolution of soft computing techniques. These cutting-edge techniques aim to exploit tolerance of inaccuracies, uncertainties and partial truths to achieve ease of use, robustness and cost reduction in the search for solutions. The adaptability and problem solving capabilities of soft computing make it a driving force in tackling intricate challenges in a variety of applications. Therefore, there is a need to develop and optimise techniques and algorithms capable of solving soft computing problems reliably and efficiently.

This Special Issue, titled "Applications of Soft Computing", serves as a dedicated forum for gathering the latest developments in the utilization of soft computing techniques across a wide spectrum of fields. Our primary focus areas, closely aligned with the specified keywords, include, but are not limited to, the following:

  1. Soft computing applications in bioinformatics: exploration of how soft computing techniques are applied to problems related to bioinformatics.
  2. Deep learning optimization: investigation of how soft computing applications are used to optimize neural networks, improving their performance and efficiency.
  3. Optimized scheduling: exploration of how soft computing techniques are applied to scheduling problems.
  4. Computer vision enhanced by soft computing: investigation of how soft computing is used to enhance computer vision systems, enabling object recognition, pattern detection and image and video interpretation, among others, in a variety of applications.
  5. Pattern recognition in soft computing applications: examination of how soft computing techniques are applied in pattern recognition.
  6. Forecasting in soft computing applications: exploration of how soft computing is used to improve forecasting and forecasting models in several fields.
  7. Soft computing in real-world applications: examination of real-world case studies and practical implementations of soft computing methodologies, highlighting their effectiveness.
  8. Advancements in soft computing techniques: sharing innovative techniques and methodologies within the realm of soft computing.
  9. Challenges and future directions: discussion of emerging challenges and opportunities in the field of soft computing, paving the way for future research directions and interdisciplinary collaborations.

This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for researchers to disseminate their pioneering work, foster knowledge exchange and encourage collaborative endeavours in the dynamic arena of soft computing applications. We invite submissions that showcase novel applications, comparative studies and practical implementations of soft computing methodologies across diverse domains.

Dr. Aurelio López-Fernández
Dr. Francisco A. Gómez Vela
Dr. Miguel García-Torres
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • soft computing
  • evolutionary computing
  • neurocomputing
  • process optimization
  • vision or pattern recognition
  • forecasting
  • bioinformatics
  • other issues related to the advances of soft computing in various applications

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Machine Learning Approaches for Inverse Problems and Optimal Design in Electromagnetism
by Alessandro Formisano and Mauro Tucci
Electronics 2024, 13(7), 1167; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13071167 - 22 Mar 2024
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The spread of high-performance personal computers, frequently equipped with powerful Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), has raised interest in a set of techniques that are able to extract models of electromagnetic phenomena (and devices) directly from available examples of desired behavior. Such approaches are [...] Read more.
The spread of high-performance personal computers, frequently equipped with powerful Graphic Processing Units (GPUs), has raised interest in a set of techniques that are able to extract models of electromagnetic phenomena (and devices) directly from available examples of desired behavior. Such approaches are collectively referred to as Machine Learning (ML). A typical representative ML approach is the so-called “Neural Network” (NN). Using such data-driven models allows the evaluation of the output in a much shorter time when a theoretical model is available, or allows the prediction of the behavior of the systems and devices when no theoretical model is available. With reference to a simple yet representative benchmark electromagnetic problem, some of the possibilities and pitfalls of the use of NNs for the interpretation of measurements (inverse problem) or to obtain required measurements (optimal design problem) are discussed. The investigated aspects include the choice of NN model, the generation of the dataset(s), and the selection of hyper-parameters (hidden layers, training paradigm). Finally, the capabilities in the handling of ill-posed problems are critically revised. Full article
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Crafting Creative Melodies: A User-Centric Approach for Symbolic Music Generation
by Shayan Dadman and Bernt Arild Bremdal
Electronics 2024, 13(6), 1116; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13061116 - 18 Mar 2024
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Composing coherent and structured music is one of the main challenges in symbolic music generation. Our research aims to propose a user-centric framework design that promotes a collaborative environment between users and knowledge agents. The primary objective is to improve the music creation [...] Read more.
Composing coherent and structured music is one of the main challenges in symbolic music generation. Our research aims to propose a user-centric framework design that promotes a collaborative environment between users and knowledge agents. The primary objective is to improve the music creation process by actively involving users who provide qualitative feedback and emotional assessments. The proposed framework design constructs an abstract format in which a musical piece is represented as a sequence of musical samples. It consists of multiple agents that embody the dynamics of musical creation, emphasizing user-driven creativity and control. This user-centric approach can benefit individuals with different musical backgrounds, encouraging creative exploration and autonomy in personalized, adaptive environments. To guide the design of this framework, we investigate several key research questions, including the optimal balance between system autonomy and user involvement, the extraction of rhythmic and melodic features through musical sampling, and the effectiveness of topological and hierarchical data representations. Our discussion will highlight the different aspects of the framework in relation to the research questions, expected outcomes, and its potential effectiveness in achieving objectives. Through establishing a theoretical foundation and addressing the research questions, this work has laid the groundwork for future empirical studies to validate the framework and its potential in symbolic music generation. Full article
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