Binary Whale Optimization Algorithm with Logarithmic Decreasing Time-Varying Modified Sigmoid Transfer Function for Descriptor Selection Problem

Norfadzlia Mohd Yusof, Azah Kamilah Muda, Satrya Fajri Pratama, Ramon Carbo-Dorca, Ajith Abraham

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Abstract

In cheminformatics, choosing the right descriptors is a crucial step in improving predictive models, particularly those that use machine learning algorithms. Recently, researchers in cheminformatics have been lured to swarm intelligence to optimize the process of discovering relevant descriptors in the wrapper feature selection. This work introduced a new Binary Whale Optimization Algorithm, which utilized a novel time-varying modified Sigmoid transfer function with a modified logarithmic decreasing time-varying update strategy to improve the balancing of exploration and exploitation in WOA. The new Binary Whale Optimization Algorithm is integrated with wrapper feature selection and validated on descriptor selection problem to improve Amphetamine-type stimulants drug classification result. The suggested approach is compared to well-known swarm intelligence algorithms, and the results demonstrate its superiority.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 14th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition, SoCPaR 2022
EditorsAjith Abraham, Ajith Abraham, Niketa Gandhi, Thomas Hanne, Pooja Manghirmalani Mishra, Anu Bajaj, Patrick Siarry
PublisherSpringer Nature Link
Pages673-681
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9783031275234
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Mar 2023
Event14th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition, SoCPaR 2022, and the 14th World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing, NaBIC 2022 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 14 Dec 202216 Dec 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume648 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition, SoCPaR 2022, and the 14th World Congress on Nature and Biologically Inspired Computing, NaBIC 2022
CityVirtual, Online
Period14/12/2216/12/22

Keywords

  • ATS drug classification
  • Binary whale optimization algorithm
  • Modified logarithmic decreasing time-varying update technique
  • Time-varying transfer function

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