Fast k-Fuzzy-Rough Cognitive Networks

Gonzalo Nápoles, Wouter Goossens, Quinten Moesen, Carlos Mosquera

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Abstract

Fuzzy-Rough Cognitive Networks (FRCNs) are neural networks that use rough information granules with soft boundaries to perform the classification process. Unlike other neural systems, FRCNs are lazy learners in the sense that we can build the whole model when classifying a new instance. This is possible because the weight matrix connecting the neurons is prescriptively programmed. Similar to other lazy learners, the processing time of FRCNs notably increases with the number of instances in the training set, while their performance deteriorates in noisy environments. Aiming at coping with these issues, this paper presents a new FRCN-based algorithm termed Fast k-Fuzzy-Rough Cognitive Network. This variant employs a multi-thread approach for building the information granules as computed by k-fuzzy-rough sets. Numerical simulations on 35 classification datasets show a notable reduction on FRCNs' processing time, while also delivering competitive results when compared to other lazy learners in noisy environments.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2020 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728169262
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2020
Event2020 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2020 - Virtual, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 19 Jul 202024 Jul 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Joint Conference on Neural Networks

Conference

Conference2020 International Joint Conference on Neural Networks, IJCNN 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityVirtual, Glasgow
Period19/07/2024/07/20

Keywords

  • fuzzy-rough sets
  • granular cognitive mapping
  • lazy learners
  • noise
  • parallel granulation

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