Multimedia Data Processing

and Computing

This book focuses on different applications of multimedia with supervised and unsu-
pervised data engineering in the modern world. It includes AI-based soft computing
and machine techniques in the field of medical diagnosis, biometrics, networking,
manufacturing, data science, automation in electronics industries, and many more
relevant fields.

Multimedia Data Processing and Computing provides a complete introduction to

machine learning concepts, as well as practical guidance on how to use machine
learning tools and techniques in real-world data engineering situations. It is divided
into three sections. In this book on multimedia data engineering and machine learn-
ing, the reader will learn how to prepare inputs, interpret outputs, appraise discover-
ies, and employ algorithmic strategies that are at the heart of successful data mining.
The chapters focus on the use of various machine learning algorithms, neural net-
work algorithms, evolutionary techniques, fuzzy logic techniques, and deep learn-
ing techniques through projects, so that the reader can easily understand not only
the concept of different algorithms but also the real-world implementation of the
algorithms using IoT devices. The authors bring together concepts, ideas, paradigms,
tools, methodologies, and strategies that span both supervised and unsupervised
engineering, with a particular emphasis on multimedia data engineering. The authors
also emphasize the need for developing a foundation of machine learning expertise
in order to deal with a variety of real-world case studies in a variety of sectors such
as biological communication systems, healthcare, security, finance, and economics,
among others. Finally, the book also presents real-world case studies from machine
learning ecosystems to demonstrate the necessary machine learning skills to become
a successful practitioner.

The primary users for the book include undergraduate and postgraduate students,
researchers, academicians, specialists, and practitioners in computer science and
engineering.
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Contents
Preface.......................................................................................................................xi
Editor Biographies.................................................................................................. xiii
List of Contributors.................................................................................................xvii

Chapter 1 A Review on Despeckling of the Earth’s Surface Visuals

Captured by Synthetic Aperture Radar.................................................1
Anirban Saha, Suman Kumar Maji, and Hussein Yahia
1.1 Introduction................................................................................1
1.2 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)................................................2
1.2.1 SAR Geometry..............................................................2
1.2.2 Frequency Bands and Characteristics...........................4
1.2.3 Frequency Polarization, Penetration,
and Scattering................................................................5
1.3 Applications of Sar Visuals........................................................7
1.4 Inevitable Challenges in Sar Imagery........................................7
1.5 Formulation of Sar Despeckling Problem..................................8
1.6 Sar Despeckling Methodologies.................................................9
1.6.1 Filtration-based Techniques........................................ 10
1.6.2 Optimization-based Techniques.................................. 10
1.6.3 Hybrid Techniques...................................................... 11
1.6.4 Deep Network–based Techniques............................... 12
1.7 Comparative Analysis.............................................................. 14
1.8 Conclusion and Future Scope................................................... 16
References........................................................................................... 16

Chapter 2 Emotion Recognition Using Multimodal Fusion Models:

A Review............................................................................................. 21
Archana Singh and Kavita Sahu
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 21
2.2 Emotion Theories and Models................................................. 22
2.3 Emotion Recognition and Deep Learning................................ 22
2.3.1 Facial Expression Recognition.................................... 22
2.3.2 Speech Emotion Recognition......................................24
2.3.3 Multimodel Emotion Recognition...............................24
2.4 Multimodal Emotion Recognition............................................25
2.4.1 Multimodal Emotion Recognition Combining
Audio and Text............................................................25
2.4.2 Multimodal Emotion Recognition Combining
Image and Text............................................................26

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2.4.3 Multimodal Emotion Recognition Combining

Facial and Body Physiology........................................26
2.4.4 Other Multimodal Emotion Recognition Models......... 26
2.5 Databases.................................................................................. 27
2.5.1 Database Descriptions................................................. 27
2.6 Conclusion and Future Work.................................................... 29
References........................................................................................... 29

Chapter 3 Comparison of CNN-Based Features with Gradient Features

for Tomato Plant Leaf Disease Detection........................................... 32
Amine Mezenner, Hassiba Nemmour, Youcef Chibani,
and Adel Hafiane
3.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 32
3.2 Proposed System for Tomato Disease Detection...................... 33
3.2.1 Local Directional Pattern............................................34
3.2.2 Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG)..................... 35
3.2.3 Convolutional Neural Network-based Features.......... 35
3.2.4 Support Vector Machine–based Classification........... 36
3.3 Experimental Analysis............................................................. 37
3.4 Conclusion................................................................................ 41
References........................................................................................... 41

Chapter 4 Delay-sensitive and Energy-efficient Approach for Improving

Longevity of Wireless Sensor Networks............................................. 43
Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri
4.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 43
4.2 The Internet of Things.............................................................. 43
4.3 Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks............44
4.4 Related Work............................................................................ 45
4.5 Energy and Time Efficiency Network Model........................... 49
4.5.1 Energy Efficiency Network Model.............................. 49
4.5.2 Time Efficiency Network Model................................. 51
4.6 Results and Analysis................................................................. 52
4.7 Conclusion and Future Scope................................................... 54
References........................................................................................... 54

Chapter 5 Detecting Lumpy Skin Disease Using Deep Learning Techniques...... 56

Shiwalika Sambyal, Sachin Kumar, Sourabh Shastri, and
Vibhakar Mansotra
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 56
5.2 Material and Methods.............................................................. 57
5.2.1 Dataset......................................................................... 57
5.2.2 Research Methodology................................................ 58
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5.2.3 Parameter Tuning........................................................ 59

5.2.4 Proposed Architecture................................................. 59
5.3 Model Evaluation and Results..................................................60
5.3.1 Environment of Implementation.................................60
5.3.2 Description of the Model.............................................60
5.3.3 Results and Evaluation................................................60
5.4 Conclusion and Future Work.................................................... 63
Acknowledgments............................................................................... 63
References........................................................................................... 63

Chapter 6 Forest Fire Detection Using a Nine-Layer Deep Convolutional

Neural Network................................................................................... 65
Prabira Kumar Sethy, A. Geetha Devi, and Santi Kumari Behera
6.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 65
6.2 Literature Survey......................................................................66
6.3 Materials and Methods.............................................................66
6.3.1 About the Dataset........................................................66
6.3.2 Proposed Methodology............................................... 67
6.4 Results and Discussion............................................................. 69
6.5 Conclusion................................................................................ 71
References........................................................................................... 71

Chapter 7 Identification of the Features of a Vehicle Using CNN....................... 73

Neenu Maria Thankachan, Fathima Hanana, Greeshma K V,
Hari K, Chavvakula Chandini, and Gifty Sheela V
7.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 73
7.2 Literature Review..................................................................... 74
7.2.1 Image Capture............................................................. 75
7.2.2 Identification and Detection of Vehicle....................... 75
7.2.3 Automatic License Plate Recognition......................... 75
7.2.4 Vehicle Logo Recognition........................................... 76
7.2.5 Vehicle Model Recognition......................................... 77
7.2.6 Re-identification of a Vehicle...................................... 77
7.3 Conclusion................................................................................ 81
7.4 Open Research Areas............................................................... 81
References........................................................................................... 81

Chapter 8 Plant Leaf Disease Detection Using Supervised Machine

Learning Algorithm............................................................................ 83
Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri
8.1 Introduction.............................................................................. 83
8.2 Literature Survey......................................................................84
8.3 Proposed System...................................................................... 85
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8.3.1 Leaf Disease Image Database..................................... 86

8.3.2 Image Preprocessing................................................... 86
8.3.3 Feature Extraction....................................................... 86
8.3.4 Classification............................................................... 89
8.4 Results...................................................................................... 91
8.4.1 Analysis of the Qualitative Data................................. 91
8.5 Conclusion................................................................................94
References...........................................................................................94

Chapter 9 Smart Scholarship Registration Platform Using RPA Technology....... 96

Jalaj Mishra and Shivani Dubey
9.1 Introduction..............................................................................96
9.2 Robotic Process Automation....................................................96
9.3 Benefits of RPA........................................................................ 98
9.4 Background...............................................................................99
9.5 Issues in Robotization of a Process........................................ 101
9.6 Tools and Technologies.......................................................... 102
9.6.1 RPA As a Rising Technology.................................... 102
9.6.2 Automation 360......................................................... 103
9.7 Methodology........................................................................... 105
9.7.1 Implications in Existing System................................ 105
9.7.2 Proposed System....................................................... 106
9.7.3 Data Collection and Source File Creation................. 107
9.7.4 Creation and Structure of the Task Bot..................... 107
9.8 Implementation....................................................................... 107
9.8.1 Setting User Credentials............................................ 108
9.8.2 Designing the Task Bot............................................. 108
9.8.3 Running the Task Bot................................................ 109
9.8.4 Implementing the Task Bot....................................... 110
9.8.5 Opening the CSV File............................................... 110
9.8.6 Launching the Scholarship Form.............................. 111
9.8.7 Populating the Web Form.......................................... 112
9.8.8 Sending the E-mail.................................................... 112
9.9 Results Analysis..................................................................... 112
9.10 Conclusion.............................................................................. 113
References......................................................................................... 113

Chapter 10 Data Processing Methodologies and a Serverless

Approach to Solar Data Analytics.................................................... 116
Parul Dubey, Ashish V Mahalle, Ritesh V Deshmukh,
and Rupali S. Sawant
10.1 Introduction............................................................................ 116
10.1.1 Solar Thermal Energy............................................... 117
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10.2 Literature Review................................................................... 117

10.3 Data Processing Methodologies............................................. 119
10.3.1 Artificial Intelligence................................................ 120
10.3.2 Machine Learning..................................................... 121
10.3.3 Deep Learning........................................................... 127
10.4 Serverless Solar Data Analytics............................................. 129
10.4.1 Kinesis Data Streams................................................ 130
10.4.2 Kinesis Data Firehose............................................... 131
10.4.3 Amazon S3................................................................ 131
10.4.4 Amazon Athena......................................................... 132
10.4.5 Quicksight................................................................. 132
10.4.6 F. Lambda.................................................................. 132
10.4.7 Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)...................... 133
10.5 Conclusion.............................................................................. 133
References......................................................................................... 133

Chapter 11 A Discussion with Illustrations on World Changing

ChatGPT – An Open AI Tool........................................................... 135
Parul Dubey, Shilpa Ghode, Pallavi Sambhare,
and Rupali Vairagade
11.1 Introduction............................................................................ 135
11.2 Literature Review................................................................... 135
11.3 AI and ChatGPT..................................................................... 136
11.3.1 Code, Chat and Career: Pros and Cons
of Using AI Language Models for Coding
Industry..................................................................... 137
11.3.2 Jobs of Future: Will AI Displace or Augment
Human Workers?....................................................... 138
11.4 Impact of ChatGPT................................................................ 138
11.4.1 Impact that ChatGPT Creates on
Students..................................................................... 139
11.4.2 Impact that ChatGPT Creates on Teachers/
Academicians............................................................ 140
11.4.3 Impact that ChatGPT Creates on Parents................. 140
11.5 Applications of ChatGPT....................................................... 141
11.6 Advantages of ChatGPT......................................................... 145
11.7 Disadvantages of ChatGPT.................................................... 146
11.8 Algorithms Used In ChatGPT................................................ 147
11.8.1 Illustration 1.............................................................. 147
11.8.2 Illustration 2.............................................................. 148
11.8.3 Illustration 3.............................................................. 150
11.9 Future of ChatGPT................................................................. 152
11.10 Conclusion.............................................................................. 152
References......................................................................................... 153
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Chapter 12 The Use of Social Media Data and Natural Language

Processing for Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
Symptoms and Public Awareness..................................................... 154
Abhishek Guru, Leelkanth Dewangan, Suman Kumar Swarnkar,
Gurpreet Singh Chhabra, and Bhawna Janghel Rajput
12.1 Introduction............................................................................ 154
12.2 Literature Review................................................................... 155
12.2.1 Parkinson’s Disease Detection and Diagnosis.......... 155
12.2.2 Social Media and Health Research........................... 155
12.2.3 Natural Language Processing in Health
Research.................................................................... 155
12.2.4 Early Detection of Health Issues Using
Social Media and NLP.............................................. 155
12.2.5 Public Awareness and Health Communication......... 156
12.3 Methodology........................................................................... 157
12.3.1 Data Collection.......................................................... 157
12.3.2 Data Preprocessing.................................................... 157
12.3.3 Feature Extraction..................................................... 157
12.3.4 Machine Learning Models........................................ 158
12.4 Results.................................................................................... 158
12.4.1 Data Collection and Preprocessing........................... 158
12.4.2 Feature Extraction..................................................... 158
12.4.3 Machine Learning Models........................................ 159
12.4.4 Evaluation Metrics.................................................... 159
12.4.5 Performance Results.................................................. 159
12.4.6 Feature Importance................................................... 160
12.5 Discussion............................................................................... 161
12.6 Conclusion.............................................................................. 161
References......................................................................................... 162

Chapter 13 Advancing Early Cancer Detection with Machine Learning:

A Comprehensive Review of Methods and Applications.................. 165
Upasana Sinha, J Durga Prasad Rao, Suman Kumar
Swarnkar, and Prashant Kumar Tamrakar
13.1 Introduction............................................................................ 165
13.2 Literature Review................................................................... 166
13.3 Methodology........................................................................... 169
13.4 Results.................................................................................... 170
13.5 Application of Research......................................................... 172
13.6 Conclusion.............................................................................. 172
References......................................................................................... 173
Index....................................................................................................................... 175
Preface
Welcome to the world of Multimedia Data Processing and Computing! The field of
multimedia has grown exponentially in recent years, and as a result, the demand
for professionals who understand how to process and compute multimedia data has
increased.
This book aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to multimedia data pro-
cessing and computing. It covers various aspects of multimedia data, including text,
audio, images, and video, and provides practical knowledge on how to process and
compute them.
The book starts with an overview of multimedia data, including its types and
characteristics. It then delves into the fundamental concepts of multimedia data pro-
cessing, including multimedia data representation, compression, and retrieval. The
book also covers advanced topics such as multimedia data analysis, multimedia data
mining, and multimedia data visualization.
The book is designed to be accessible to students, researchers, and professionals
who are interested in learning about multimedia data processing and computing.
The content is presented in a clear and concise manner, with plenty of examples and
illustrations to help readers understand the concepts.
One of the unique features of this book is its focus on practical applications of
multimedia data processing and computing. Each chapter includes practical exam-
ples and case studies that demonstrate how to apply the concepts learned in real-
world scenarios.
Overall, we hope that this book will serve as a valuable resource for anyone who
wants to learn about multimedia data processing and computing. We would like to
thank our colleagues and students for their support and feedback during the develop-
ment of this book. We hope you find this book informative and enjoyable to read.

Editors
Dr. Suman Kumar Swarnkar, Ph.D.
Dr. J P Patra, Ph.D.
Dr. Tien Anh Tran, Ph.D.
Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Ph.D.
Dr. Santosh Biswas, Ph.D.

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Editor Biographies
Dr. Suman Kumar Swarnkar received a Ph.D. (CSE) degree in 2021 from
Kalinga University, Nayaraipur. He received an M.Tech. (CSE) degree in 2015
from the Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal, India. He has more
than two years of experience in the IT industry as a software engineer and more
than six years of experience in educational institutes as assistant professor. He
is currently associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Institute of Technology, Durg,
as assistant professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department. He
has guided more than five M.Tech. scholars and some of undergraduates. He has
published and granted various patent Indian, Australian and other countries. He
has authored and co-authored more than 15 journal articles, including WOS and
Scopus papers and has presented research papers in three international confer-
ences. He has contributed a book chapter published by Elsevier, Springer. He has
life-time membership in IAENG, ASR, IFERP, ICSES, Internet Society, UACEE,
IAOP, IAOIP, EAI, and CSTA. He has successfully completed many FDP, train-
ings, webinars, and workshops and also completed the two-week comprehensive
online Patent Information Course. He has proficiency in handling teaching and
research as well as administrative activities. He has contributed massive litera-
ture in the fields of intelligent data analysis, nature-inspired computing, machine
learning and soft computing.

Dr. J P Patra has more than 17 years of experience in research, teaching in these
areas: artificial intelligence, analysis and design of algorithms, cryptography and
network security at Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Professional Management
and Technology, Raipur, under CSVTU Technical University, India. He has
researched, published, and taught in this area for more than 17 years. He was
acclaimed as the author of the books Analysis and Design of Algorithms (ISBN-
978-93-80674-53-7) and Performance Improvement of a Dynamic System Using
Soft Computing Approaches (ISBN: 978-3-659-82968-0). In addition, he has
more than 50 papers published in international journals and conferences. He is
associated with IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur as a Remote Centre Coordinator
since 2012. He is on the editorial board and review board of four leading inter-
national journals. In addition, he is on the technical committee board for several
international conferences. He has life membership in professional bodies like
CSI, ISTE, QCFI. He has also served in the post of Chairman of the Raipur chap-
ter of the Computer Society of India, which is India’s largest professional body
for computer professionals. He has served in various positions in different engi-
neering colleges as associate professor and head. Currently, he is working with
SSIPMT, Raipur as a Professor and Head of Department of Computer Science and
Engineering.

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Dr. Tien Anh Tran is an assistant professor in the Department of Marine

Engineering, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong City, Vietnam. He graduated
with a B.Eng. and M.Sc. in Marine Engineering from Vietnam Maritime University,
Haiphong City, Vietnam. He received his Ph.D. degree at Wuhan University of
Technology, Wuhan City, People’s Republic of China in 2018. He has been invited
as a speaker and an organization committee member of international conferences
in Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore, China, etc. He is an author/reviewer for
international journals indexed in SCI/SCIE, EI. He is a leading guest editor and
editorial board member for the following journals: Environment, Development and
Sustainability (SCIE, IF = 3.219), IET Intelligent Transport System (SCIE, IF = 2.480),
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (SCIE, IF = 1.640), and
International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology (InderScience). In 2021,
he edited the Springer book The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Green
Societies. His current research interests include ocean engineering, marine engi-
neering, environmental engineering, machine learning, applied mathematics,
fuzzy logic theory, multi criteria decision making (MCDM), maritime safety, risk
management, simulation and optimization, system control engineering, renewable
energy and fuels, etc.

Dr. Bharat Bhushan is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer

Science and Engineering (CSE) at the School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda
University, Greater Noida, India. He received his undergraduate degree (B.Tech.
in Computer Science and Engineering) with distinction in 2012, his postgraduate
degree (M.Tech. in Information Security) with distinction in 2015 and doctorate
degree (Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering) in 2021 from Birla Institute
of Technology, Mesra, India. He has earned numerous international certifications
such as CCNA, MCTS, MCITP, RHCE and CCNP. He has published more than
100 research papers in various renowned international conferences and SCI-
indexed journals, including Journal of Network and Computer Applications
(Elsevier), Wireless Networks (Springer), Wireless Personal Communications
(Springer), Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier) and Emerging Transactions on
Telecommunications (Wiley). He has contributed more than 25 chapters in various
books and has edited 15 books from well-known publishers like Elsevier, Springer,
Wiley, IOP Press, IGI Global, and CRC Press. He has served as keynote speaker
(resource person) at numerous reputed international conferences held in different
countries, including India, Iraq, Morocco, China, Belgium and Bangladesh. He
has served as a reviewer/editorial board member for several reputed international
journals. In the past, he has worked as an assistant professor at HMR Institute of
Technology and Management, New Delhi and Network Engineer in HCL Infosystems
Ltd., Noida. He is also a member of numerous renowned bodies, including IEEE,
IAENG, CSTA, SCIEI, IAE and UACEE.

Dr. Santosh Biswas completed his B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
from NIT Durgapur in 2001. Following that he received M.S. (by research) and
Ph.D. degrees from IIT Kharagpur in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Since then, he
has been working as a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and
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Engineering, IIT Guwahati for seven years, where he is currently an associate profes-
sor. His research interests are VLSI testing, embedded systems, fault tolerance, and
network security. Dr. Biswas has received several awards, namely, Young Engineer
Award by Center for Education Growth and Research (CEGR) 2014 for contribu-
tion to Teaching and Education, IEI young engineer award 2013–14, Microsoft
outstanding young faculty award 2008–2009, Infineon India Best Master’s Thesis
sward 2014 etc. Dr. Biswas has contributed to research and higher education.
Dr. Biswas has taught more than ten courses at the B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. levels
in IIT Guwahati, which is a premier institute of higher education in India. He has
successfully guided two Ph.D., 22 M.Tech., and 25 B.Tech. students who are now
faculty members at IITs and IIITs, undergoing higher studies abroad, or working
in top multinational companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Google, Yahoo, etc. At pres-
ent, he is guiding eight Ph.D. students and about ten B.Tech. and M.Tech. students.
Apart from teaching in IIT Guwahati, Dr. Biswas has actively participated in helping
new institutes in northeast India, namely, IIIT Guwahati, NIT Sikkim etc. He has
also organized two AICTE QIP short-term courses for faculty members of different
AICTE-approved engineering colleges. Further, he was in the organizing team of
two international conferences held at IIT Guwahati. Dr. Biswas is the author of two
NPTEL web open access courses, which are highly accessed by students all over
the world. He has published about 100 papers in reputed international journals and
conferences which have crossed 20 citations. Also, he is the reviewer for many such
top-tier journals and conferences
List of Contributors
Santi Kumari Behera Parul Dubey
Department of Computer Science and Department of Artificial
Engineering Intelligence
VSSUT G H Raisoni College of Engineering
Burla, India Nagpur, India

Chandini Chavvakula Shivani Dubey

MSc Forensic Science Department of Information and
Kerala Police Academy Technology
Thrissur, India Greater Noida Institute of Technology
Greater Noida, India
Gurpreet Singh Chhabra
Assistant Professor Shilpa Ghode
Department of Computer Science and Department of Information
Engineering Technology
GITAM School of Technology G H Raisoni College of Engineering
GITAM Deemed to be University Nagpur, India
Visakhapatnam, India
Abhishek Guru
Youcef Chibani Department of CSE
Faculty of Electrical Engineering Koneru Lakshmaiah Education
University of Sciences and Technology Foundation,
Houari Boumediene (USTHB) Vaddeswaram, India
Algiers, Algeria
Adel Hafiane
Ritesh V. Deshmukh University of Orléans
Department of Computer Engineering Bourges, France
JCET
Yavatmal, India Fathima Hanana
MSc Forensic Science
A. Geetha Devi Kerala Police Academy
Department of ECE Thrissur, India
PVP Siddhartha Institute of Technology
Vijayawada, India Bhawna Janghel
Assistant Professor
Leelkanth Dewangan Department of Computer Science and
Assistant Professor Engineering
G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering Rungta College of Engineering in
and Business Management Bhilai
Jalgaon, India Durg, India

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Hari K J. Durga Prasad Rao

MSc Forensic Science Additional Director and Academic Dean
Kerala Police Academy Shri Shankaracharya Mahavidyalaya
Thrissur, India Bhilai, India

Sachin Kumar Anirban Saha

Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science and
and IT Engineering
University of Jammu Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Jammu and Kashmir, India Patna, India

Ashish V. Mahalle Kavita Sahu

Department of Computer Science and Department of CSIS
Engineering SRMU
G H Raisoni College of Engineering Barabanki, India
Nagpur, India
Pallavi Sambhare
Suman Kumar Maji Department of Information Technology
Department of Computer Science and G H Raisoni College of Engineering
Engineering Nagpur, India
Indian Institute of Technology Patna
Patna, India Shiwalika Sambyal
Department of Computer Science and IT
Vibhakar Mansotra University of Jammu
Department of Computer Science and Jammu and Kashmir, India
IT
University of Jammu Rupali S. Sawant
Jammu and Kashmir, India Department of Computer Engineering
JCET
Amine Mezenner Yavatmal, India
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
University of Sciences and Technology Prabira Kumar Sethy
Houari Boumediene (USTHB) Department of Electronics
Algiers, Algeria Sambalpur University
Burla, India
Jalaj Mishra
Department of Computer Science and Sourabh Shastri
Engineering Department of Computer Science
Greater Noida Institute of Technology and IT
Greater Noida, India University of Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Hassiba Nemmour
Faculty of Electrical Engineering Archana Singh
University of Sciences and Technology Department of CSE
Houari Boumediene (USTHB) SRMU
Algiers, Algeria Barabanki, India
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Upasana Sinha Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri

Associate Professor at SoS E&T Department of Computer Science and
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Engineering
Central University) GITAM School of Technology
Bilaspur, India GITAM Deemed to be University
Bengaluru, India
Suman Kumar Swarnkar
Department of Computer Science and Gifty Sheela V
Engineering MSc Forensic Science
Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Kerala Police Academy
Professional Management and Thrissur, India
Technology
Raipur, India Greeshma K V
MSc Forensic Science
Prashant Kumar Tamrakar Kerala Police Academy
Assistant Professor Thrissur, India
Department of Computer Science and
Engineering Rupali Vairagade
RSR Rungta College of Engineering Department of Information Technology
and Technology G H Raisoni College of Engineering
Bhilai, India Nagpur, India

Neenu Maria Thankachan Hussein Yahia

MSc Forensic Science Team Geostat, INRIA Bordeaux
Kerala Police Academy Sud-Ouest
Thrissur, India Talence Cedex, France
 1 A Review on Despeckling
of the Earth’s Surface
Visuals Captured by
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Anirban Saha, Suman Kumar Maji,
and Hussein Yahia

1.1 INTRODUCTION
With the recent rapid growth of technology, the need for capturing, visualizing, and
processing data from the Earth’s surface has emerged as an essential component
of many important and pertinent scientific instruments that appear to have critical
real-time applications. The vital initial phase of capturing these data is accomplished
utilizing remote sensing technology. The term “remote sensing” indicates sensing
certain data remotely (i.e., acquiring or interpreting a representation of the target
data from a distant location without establishing any physical contact between the
sensor and the data being recorded). In terms of capturing the Earth’s surface data,
this can be redefined as sensing or interpreting a clear view of a predefined target
region over the Earth’s surface utilizing sensors mounted on certain aerial devices
or satellites. Apparently, the field of geo-scientific remote sensing aims to deal with
sensing as well as surveilling the changes in geographical properties over a pre-
defined region based on its application.
Depending on the method of data gathering, the sensors, used to collect remote
sensing data, can be roughly divided into two groups. One group includes passive
sensors, which employ the optical wave that is reflected when an external light
source, such as the sun, transmits light (Figure 1.1a). However, the use of this kind
of sensors was limited since they were unable to provide high-quality real-time data
from areas that faced away from the light source being used. Due to this signifi-
cant constraint, the requirement to build sensors that could capture data over preset
regions regardless of the local illumination opened the door for the creation of an
additional class of sensors known as active sensors (Figure 1.1b). In order to offer a
clear vision of the target location regardless of the current optical or meteorological
circumstances, these active sensors employ radar technology of transmitting and
receiving self-generated frequencies. These active sensors gained widespread accep-
tance within the technical and scientific communities working on remote sensing
images as a result of their superiority over passive sensors.
The effectiveness of these active sensors is determined by their effective aper-
ture length. The data quality and target area coverage improve significantly as the

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FIGURE 1.1 Illumination responsible for (a) active and (b) passive sensors.

aperture length of the radar rises. Real aperture radar (RAR) refers to active remote
sensors that have a physical aperture length that is the same as their effective aper-
ture length. The capability of these sensors is, however, constrained by the restric-
tions on extending the effective physical aperture length beyond a ceiling. In order
to overcome this RAR sensor constraint, researchers developed the idea of using
the motion of the radar-mounted vehicle to assist in extending the effective aperture
length of these sensors. This would result in a regulated aperture length of a particu-
lar active remote sensing device as and when necessary. The evolution of these kinds
of sensors eventually led to the creation of data-capture tools known as synthetic
aperture radar (SAR), indicating the synthetic nature of their aperture length. Since
these controlled sensors have such a wide range of capabilities, they are frequently
utilized in a variety of applications to keep a watch on the surface of the planet.
This chapter initially introduces various concepts influencing the data captured
by SAR sensors in Section 1.2. Following this, in Section 1.3, it discusses the impor-
tant applicability of the visuals captured by these sensors, thus establishing the
importance of processing these data. In continuation, it deeply analyzes the inherent
challenges while capturing these visuals in Section 1.4, thereby formulating a model
representing the problem statement of SAR despeckling in Section 1.5. Later, in
Section 1.6, the chapter discusses the developing history of despeckling techniques,
and in Section 1.7, it compares the results of certain well-adopted approaches. In
Section 1.8, the chapter concludes with analyzing scopes of future development.

1.2 SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR (SAR)

SAR sensors generate high-range microwave frequencies, which transmit and recol-
lect the dispersed energy utilizing the motion of the self-mounting device. Processing
the time latency and the amplitude or the strength of these captured energy provides
a high-quality visual pattern of the targeted surface.

1.2.1 SAR Geometry

To provide a visual reference of the target area, SAR makes use of the side-
looking airborne radar (SLAR) technology [1, 2]. In accordance with what the
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FIGURE 1.2 Basic data capturing model of SLAR technology. (Courtesy: FJ Meyer,
UAF. [2])

name implies, this technology captures visual representations of the target area
while it is positioned below the radar at an angle to the horizontal plane and in
the direction of the ground range, which is perpendicular to the azimuth direc-
tion or the flight direction (Figure 1.2). While in motion, the radar sensor with
antenna length L transmits and receives a series of short pulses of microwave
frequencies across a maximum slant distance R from the ground. Defining the
characteristics of the transmitted frequencies, the standard symbols t and ß sig-
nify the corresponding wavelength, pulse length, and bandwidth, respectively.
When the antenna length is taken into account, the mathematical dependence
represented by equation 1.1 determines the wavelength-bandwidth dependency
of the transmitted pulses.

λ
β= (1.1)
L

Evidently, a thorough understanding of the different SAR image resolutions is

necessary to further grasp the characteristics of a SAR-acquired visual.
Slant Range Resolution: The radar sensors capture the reflected pulses and the
related delay while receiving them. The pulses that are received sooner are assumed
to have been reflected from a nearer surface than the pulse rates that are received
later. As a result, a minimum separation of half the pulse duration is required to
clearly discriminate between objects at various places across the surface along the
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swath area of range direction, demonstrating a slant range resolution as indicated by

equation 1.2, where c stands for the speed of light.

cT
δR = (1.2)
2
Ground Range Resolution: When the slant angle θ i and the slant range resolution
are taken into account, it depicts the actual spatial resolution across the ground sur-
face. This is estimated by equation 1.3 and denotes the smallest real ground separation
between objects having a distinct discernible component in the recorded visual.
δR cτ
VG = − (1.3)
sin θ i 2 sin θ i
Azimuth Resolution: While in motion, the sensor scans the ground surface
toward the direction of motion. Due to this, the same object is expected to be
recorded multiple times over a particular displacement. This displacement of the
radar system between the position at which it initially scans a particular object and
the position of its final encounter of the same object is termed azimuth resolution.
It also demonstrates the synthetic aperture length of the SAR sensor. This can be
mathematically represented by equation 1.4, which varies along the swath width with
change in slant range R.

λ
δ Az = R = βR (1.4)
l
Spectral Resolution: It represents a sensor’s ability to record the amount of spec-
tral information of the captured visuals. In other words, it represents the range of
clearly discernible bands of finer wavelength that the sensor employs to record dif-
ferent spectral characteristics of the targeted ground visual.
Radiometric Resolution: It shows how much distinct information may be
recorded in the tiniest chunk of the captured visual. The amount of levels or bits
needed to express a single pixel value in the provided visual might be used to signify
this. Typically, it reflects the exponent raised to the power of 2.
Temporal Resolution: It represents the minimum time interval required by a
satellite-mounted radar system to capture the same geographical location.

1.2.2 Frequency Bands and Characteristics

SAR sensors make use of a range of frequency bands depending on the applicability
of the captured visuals. Among these, a predefined number of frequency bands are
observed to be used most frequently. So these bands are given a global identity for
easy reference. The detailed properties of these bands are listed below.

Ka Band: The radar sensors that utilize this band identity normally deal
with pulse frequencies ranging from 27 GHz to 40 GHz, and the signal is
expected to possess a wavelength between 1.1 cm and 0.8 cm. This band is
rarely used in SAR sensors with certain exception.
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K Band: The pulse frequencies that are dealt with by the radar sensors that use
this band typically range from 18 GHz to 27 GHz, and the signal is anticipated
to have a wavelength between 1.7 cm and 1.1 cm. It is a rarely used band.
Ku Band: Radars operating at this band are expected to transmit pulses with
frequency ranging from 12 GHz to 18 GHz, with corresponding wavelength
between 2.4 cm and 1.7 cm. It is also a rarely used band while concentrating
on SAR sensors.
X Band: This band deals with signals having frequencies within the range
of 8G Hz to 12 GHz and wavelengths between 3.8 cm and 2.4 cm. This
forms the basic operating band for radars such as TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X,
COSMO-SkyMed, and PAZ SAR.
C Band: This band is believed to be used by sensors that can process sig-
nals with frequencies between 4G Hz and 8G Hz and wavelengths between
7.5 cm and 3.8 cm. Radars such as ERS-1, ERS-2, ENVISAT, Radarsat-1,
Radarsat-2, Sentinel-1, and RCM operate within this band.
S Band: It is claimed that devices using this band process signals having wave-
lengths between 15 cm and 7.5 cm and frequencies between 2 GHz and 4
GHz. This band has very little but rapidly increasing usage in SAR systems.
L Band: This band is stated to be used by radars having processing capabilities
for signal components with frequencies ranging from 1 GHz to 2 GHz and
wavelengths between 30 cm and 15 cm. This band is mainly used by radars
that provide free and open access to its data. These radars include Seasat,
JERS-1, ALOS-1, ALOS-2, PALSAR-2, SAOCOM, NISAR, TanDEM-L, etc.
P Band: Radars are said to be operating in this band if they work with fre-
quency pulses having a wavelength between 100 cm and 30 cm and a
frequency between 0.3 GHz and 1 GHz. Utilization of this band can be
observed by the BIOMASS radar.

1.2.3 Frequency Polarization, Penetration, and Scattering

SAR sensors visualize surface regions by measuring the strength and latency of the
received signal, which corresponds to the self-transmitted series of frequency pulses.
This enables construction of SAR systems with controlled polarization of both trans-
mitting and receiving signals. These radars are often built in a linearly polarized
mode with fixed orientation along the propagation channel, resulting in control over
transmitting or receiving either horizontally or vertically polarized wave patterns.
This leads to a design with four possible polarized configurations.

1. HH-polarization: Transmits horizontally polarized signals and records the

encountered horizontally polarized signals.
2. VV-polarization: Transmits vertically polarized signals and records the
encountered vertically polarized signals.
3. HV-polarization: Transmits horizontally polarized signals and records the
encountered vertically polarized signals.
4. VH-polarization: Transmits vertically polarized signals and records the
encountered horizontally polarized signals.
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Based on the capability to interact with these polarized wave-forms, SAR sensors
are broadly categorized into four types that include the following:

1. Single-pol SAR systems: These systems can record signals with the same
polarity configuration utilized while transmitting the same.
2. Cross-pol SAR systems: These devices are capable of transmitting and
simultaneously recording signals with opposite polarity configurations.
3. Dual-pol SAR systems: Single polarity configuration is used while trans-
mitting, but the system is capable of recording both horizontally or verti-
cally polarized signals.
4. Quad-pol SAR systems: These systems are capable of transmitting and
recording signals making use of all four polarity configurations.

Recent SAR sensors are mainly designed either in dual-pol or quad-pol configu-
rations in order to record detailed polarimetric properties of the incident object.
Apart from this frequency polarity configuration, the dielectric properties of the
signal traversing medium also play a vital role in recording a distinct object.
This is because they directly affect the penetration ability of the corresponding
signal. The penetrating depth (ζp), by a signal with wavelength traversing through
a medium with relative complex dielectric coefficient can be quantified as given
in equation 1.5.

λ p { Re (η )}
ζp ≈ (1.5)
2 π { Im (η )}

Additionally, the return signal is influenced by how rough the impact surface is.
Smooth surfaces cause signal loss by reflecting the whole incident signal in an oppo-
site direction, which prevents the recording of any distinguishable echoed signal.
The intensity of the recorded signal at a particular polarization also rises when the
affected surface’s roughness increases due to a process known as signal scattering.
Equation 1.6 can be used to indicate this fluctuation in the recording of the intensity
of polarized signal, suggesting a rough surface.

IV V > I HH > I HV or IV H (1.6)

Similar to this, the transmitted signal experiences a twofold bounce scattering

effect when there is a rapid change in altitude above the targeted surface. This is also
reflected by the relationship between received intensities corresponding to different
polarized configurations as indicated by equation 1.7.

I HH > IV V > I HV or IV H (1.7)

In addition to these two obvious scattering effects, the transmitted frequency pulse
may experience volumetric scattering as a result of the signal’s repeated bouncing
off a large structure over the targeted area. In this case, the cross-polarized signal’s
measured intensities predominate over those of the single-polarized signal.
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1.3 APPLICATIONS OF SAR VISUALS

SAR data are now widely recognized and used in a range of scientific applications
[2]. There are applications in military surveillance, intelligence gathering, etc., that
are incredibly secure and private. They are also employed by the positioning systems
of ships and airplanes in order to inform the relevant authorities. In addition, these
data are useful for tracking changes in a specific geophysical site, which in turn sup-
ports a wide variety of applications such as tracking the rate of urbanization, the den-
sity of forest cover, changes in environment, the rate of ice cover melting, and many
more. Apart from these, SAR data are widely used in applications like global map-
ping, biomass mapping, vegetation cover analysis, agricultural monitoring, maritime
navigation, and the list continues.
All of these applications use specific band frequency configuration sensors as
their primary data gathering method. The Ka, K, and Ku bands are thought to func-
tion at very high frequencies, restricting their use on a large scale due to the negative
effects of operating frequencies in this range. Sensors that operate in these bands
are used for delicate tasks like airport surveillance and a few sporadic but essential
military requirements. The high-resolution SAR visuals produced by SAR systems
operating in the X band frequency are mostly used for monitoring-based applica-
tions. SAR systems operating in the C band are also used for applications like map-
ping and rate of change detection. In contrast, SAR sensors that utilize S, L, and
P bands provide visuals with medium resolution and are used for applications that
require data acquired from highly penetrative zones.

1.4 INEVITABLE CHALLENGES IN SAR IMAGERY

Despite all of these advantages and potentialities, SAR systems have several
inherent flaws that lower the quality of the data that is acquired. This cannot be
avoided entirely; rather, these issues must be addressed effectively while process-
ing SAR visuals. Some of the most prevalent issues that must be taken into con-
sideration before dealing with this data are highlighted, along with their primary
causes.
Geometric Distortion: Regardless of the type of sensor being utilized, this is one
of the most frequent difficulties with remote sensing imagery. This issue is caused
by a variety of factors, including the sensor-mounted system’s constant changes in
location, altitude, and perspective. Due to timing variations, clock synchronization,
and drift, measurement equipment also introduces distortion. The emergence of this
difficulty is also caused by some inherent geophysical and atmospheric factors.
System Non-linear Effects: The main factor introducing this kind of deteriora-
tion is any uncontrolled condition impacting the impulse response function of the
contributing frequency. A few of these variables include the atmospheric thermal
effect and low-level image representation inaccuracy.
Range Migration: This issue develops as a result of any motion occurring during
the recording of visuals in the azimuth direction of the radar system, which causes
the unintended recording of a target object’s hyperbolic-shape reflectance. These
motions might be caused by the rotation of the Earth, the movement of a mounted
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FIGURE 1.3 Example of speckled SAR data from TerraSAR-X. (Courtesy DLR. [3])

radar system, or the movement of the target object in the direction of the synthetic
aperture.
Speckle Introduction: After interacting with the target site, high-frequency
radar waves are recorded by SAR devices. Due to dispersion of the same transmitted
signal from nearby locations during the signal’s return phase, this signal is very sus-
ceptible to interference. This unwelcome signal interference impact might be seen
as either constructive or destructive in nature. The additive salt-and-pepper noisy
pattern is introduced in the collected frequency recordings due to this dual nature of
frequency interference. When these corrupted recorded signals are converted to the
corresponding visual representation, this additive component results in a multiplica-
tive speckle pattern. This appears to have an impact on the recorded image quality
by introducing a granular-structured cover all over the visual (Figure 1.3).

1.5 FORMULATION OF SAR DESPECKLING PROBLEM

The superimposition of an apparent granular structured view over a raw SAR visual
largely contributes to its corrupted representation, which needs to be carefully pro-
cessed and removed. Upon thorough analysis of the contaminating nature of these
unwanted component, it is observed to affect each pixel information of the tar-
get visual approximately following a mathematical multiplicative model [2, 4–6].
Considering this observation, the dependency of the target visual over the raw cap-
tured visual is most likely expected to take a mathematical form as provided by
equation 1.8.

I =U × S (1.8)

The variables I, U, and S, as used in equation 1.8, symbolize the captured raw
SAR visual, the real intended SAR visual, and the unwanted speckle distribution,
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respectively. With detailed study about the property of these corrupting speckle
structures, it is estimated to resemble similar properties as gamma distribution
[2, 4]. Therefore, the problem of removing these components makes an initial
assumption that denotes that the components, targeted to be removed, follow a math-
ematical distribution as stated by equation 1.9.

LLnL − 1exp exp ( − nL )

ρS = ; n ≥ 0, L ≥ 1 (1.9)
Γ (L)

The function Γ(L), in equation 1.9, represents gamma distribution whereas the
parameter L indicates the parameter controlling the corruption level or the speckle
level, and is termed Look. It is also observed by various studies [2] that the level of
corrupting speckle components can be directly determined using a small homoge-
neous segment of the captured raw visual. The statistical model determining this
speckle level parameter is expressed by equation 1.10.

p−
L= (1.10)
σp

The variable p, as used in equation 1.10, is a representation of a small homoge-

neous segment of the captured corrupted data. The ratio between its statistical mean
and standard deviation approximately denotes the speckle level.
The removal of these statistically related speckle components from the captured
raw visuals, thereby predicting the real visual, is termed a “despeckling problem”.
In an ideal case, it aims to design an optimal mathematical function that is capable
of mapping the real visual U from the corrupted captured visual I, eliminating the
unwanted component S. Now, considering the fact that the pixel data once lost due to
the introduction of these unwanted granular speckle structures can never be regen-
erated but can be approximated, the actual derivation of the real visual is no way
possible by any mathematical model. Therefore, the problem statement of any SAR
despeckling model intends to design a mathematical model that can map a given cap-
tured raw SAR visual I to an intended SAR visual U which denotes a best approxi-
mation of the real visual U.

1.6 SAR DESPECKLING METHODOLOGIES

Numerous SAR despeckling solutions have been created during the past five
decades with an understanding of the significance of despeckling SAR visuals.
The works [7, 8] were among the first solutions to this issue. Later, at the start
of the 1980s, this subject experienced considerable progress. Since then, models
making notable advances in this area have been well documented in the literature.
These well-documented SAR despeckling models can be broadly categorized
into a number of different variants based on the fundamental methods applied to
achieve the desired results.
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1.6.1 Filtration-based Techniques

The majority of the ground-breaking research in the area of SAR despeckling makes
use of filtration-based techniques that aim to create the best filter possible in order
to eliminate undesirable speckle components. Based on this, numerous filters were
constructed, among which the filter illustrated in [9] has achieved large acceptability
and is dubbed the “Lee Filter”. This filter succeeds in despeckling homogenous por-
tions of the recorded visual but fails when trying to do so with heterogeneous parts.
In light of this, an analogous filter called the “Enhanced Lee Filter” [10] was created
with the capacity to despeckle both homogeneous and heterogeneous areas. A new
filter was afterward introduced that made the claim to be adaptive [11]. It is referred
to as the “Frost Filter” and derives filter parameter values using a locally calculated
mean and variance. The Kuan Filter [12] was introduced as another improvement of
the Lee filter using the adaptive non-stationary mean and non-stationary variance
(NMNV) model. Now it has been shown that all of these well-known filters were
founded on a substantial local variance coefficient, making them inefficient when
applied to data with a considerable shift in regional variation. The article [13] that
outlines the use of controlled filtering addresses this.
A rapid advancement focused on despeckling remote sensing visuals was later
observed with the start of 21st century. The filtration technique, as demonstrated
in [14], has provided considerable improvement in the outcome. It is based on an
extended non-local means (NLM) approach with iterative assignment of values to its
filter weights considering statistical correlation among similar noisy patches and its
corresponding estimates. Another such improvement was illustrated in [15], which is
likewise based on an NLM-filtration technique with the introduction of discontinu-
ous adaptive filter parameters derived from the processed outcome of importance
sampling unscented Kalman filter. Moreover, article [16] demonstrates a two-phase
approach for despeckling SAR visuals. The initial phase is mainly responsible for
despeckling tasks, achieved by hard thresholding of directionally smoothened out-
comes, whereas the final phase is targeted toward the enhancement of these pro-
cessed visuals utilizing hybrid Gaussian-Laplacian filter.
Although these filtration techniques resulted in substantial gains, there appeared
to be some significant downsides. The main one is over-smoothing throughout the
processed output, which results in substantial blur, compromising on parts of crisp
edge information. Aside from that, the presence of blocking artefacts seems to have
been introduced along the edge information. Furthermore, the despeckled result
retains a minor amount of speckle component as well as an undesired introduction
of ghost texture.

1.6.2 Optimization-based Techniques
Alongside filtration-based SAR despeckling approaches, several other techniques
were developed aiming to derive and optimize a mathematical function based on
a prior knowledge about the contaminating speckle distribution. The authors of
[17] pioneered such techniques demonstrating the hidden optimization function in
all well-known filtration-based methods that makes use of a variation coefficient.
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With this, an optimization function employing gradient magnitude locally and

Laplacian operators capitalizing on instantaneous variation coefficient was derived.
This function is optimized using edge-preserving anisotropic diffusion to generate
a clear despeckled outcome. The article [18] defines a method that requires initial
translation of multiplicative nature to additive nature of the unwanted components,
which is achieved by linear decomposition, thereby deriving a wavelet shrinkage
optimizing function based on maximum a posteriori criteria and utilizing adaptive
thresholding over bidirectional gamma distribution in wavelet shrinkage domain.
Subsequently, the method proposed in [19] utilizes directionlet transform coef-
ficients while deriving the approximation function that is to be optimized. These
coefficients are processed with the help of bivariate distributions considering sta-
tistical dependence among adjacent coefficients. Also the noise-free coefficients are
shown to be estimated using non-linear thresholding over maximum a posteriori
estimator-based model outcomes. The document, recorded as [20], enhances a detail-
preserving anisotropic diffusion-optimizing equation by incorporating a controlled
statistical curvature motion as derived by an adaptive coupling function. The authors
of [21] proposed a despeckling method utilizing empirical mode decomposition with
threshold function computed over a fixed-size sliding window, thereby preserving
edge information discarding the speckle contamination. Parallelly, the article [22]
utilized sparse representation in a shearlet domain along with a Bayesian approach.
This led to the introduction of a model that processes shearlet-transformed visuals
utilizing a Bayesian-based iterative algorithm over sparse representation.
The despeckling approach, proposed in [23], described the performance improve-
ment achieved by employing a dual formulation–based adaptive total variance regu-
larization technique making use of a wavelet-estimated contaminating speckle level.
In [24], the authors discuss the SAR despeckling problem as an multi-objective opti-
mization problem and utilize a particle swarm optimization approach to estimate
the desired outcome. While modelling this approach, the derived objective function
considered two counteractive reference matrices as well as two counteractive non-
reference matrices as its component. The authors of [25] came up with an approach
that aims to despeckle SAR visuals utilizing gradient-restricted features extracted
from the estimation of multifractral analysis. The article [26] translated the despeck-
ling problem as an optimization problem approximating a non-linear hyperbolic–
parabolic equation coupled with a partial differential equation, thereby deriving an
effective despeckling approach.
Though these techniques adopted several measures to overcome the limitations
of filtering- based approaches, they were successful to an extent in minimizing those
limitations. But there existed over-smoothing trials in heterogeneous areas along
with limited introduction of ghost texture. On the other hand, the majority of these
methods resulted in considerably efficient outcomes.

1.6.3 Hybrid Techniques
With independent development of filtering and optimization-based despeckling
approaches, a number of researchers tried to combine these concepts to model an opti-
mal SAR despeckling approach. After analyzing the advantages and disadvantages
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of several such methods, they tried to utilize the correlated strengths and weaknesses
of these approaches. The document [27] illustrates a well-known SAR despeckling
technology, often titled SAR-BM3D, which utilizes three major sequential com-
putations. Initially, it groups similar image patches based on an ad-hoc similarity
criterion analyzing the multiplicative model. Then it applies collaborative filtering
strategy over these three-dimensional groups, each representing a stack of the com-
puted similar patches. This filtering is based on a local linear minimum mean square
error solution in wavelet domain. Later these filtering estimations are rearranged and
aggregated to approximate the original data. The article, referenced as [28], investi-
gates the process of utilizing more than one complementary approach in a controlled
fashion. This is regulated thoroughly by a proposed soft classification model based
on the homogeneity estimates of different regions. However, the authors of [29]
came up with the implementation of a SAR despeckling methodology that integrates
Bayesian non-local means in the computation of optimized filter parameter of a gen-
eralized guided filter. This is designed mainly to avoid large degradation in preserv-
ing minute texture information captured by the data. In [30], the author demonstrates
an efficient two-state SAR despeckling method implemented over logarithmic space.
The first state focuses on heterogeneous-adaptive despeckling utilizing a maximum
a-posteriori estimator in a complex wavelet domain, while the second state tackles
the smoothing of the homogeneous regions with the help of a local pixel grouping–
based iterative principal component analysis approach.
These models’ performance results are somewhat better than those of several
filtration- or optimization-based methods. However, due to their complexity and
inability to completely eliminate all of the flaws in the derived models, these models
fall short of their intended goals. Despite this, several of these models have gained
widespread acceptance just as a result of appreciable visual outcome enhancements.

1.6.4 Deep Network–based Techniques

The introduction of deep learning, with the performance of AlexNet convolutional
neural network (CNN) in the 2012 ImageNet classification challenge [31], has prom-
ised the solution to almost every image-processing task. Thereafter, techniques
based on deep learning were experimented thoroughly by scientific community even
for addressing image denoising tasks [32–35]. With the continuous increase in avail-
ability of an apparently large quantity of SAR data and the rapid rush of adapt-
ing deep-learning techniques, a SAR despeckling model based on deep-learning
techniques was pioneered by the works [36, 37] in 2017. This maps the noisy data
to the clean data with an encoder–decoder formation of a convolutional model hav-
ing skip connections between corresponding encoder and decoder layers. In subse-
quent months, another similar approach was proposed by the authors of [38], which
is trained to filter the unwanted speckle component from the raw captured SAR
visual extracting the residual. This residual is then processed with the same input
to approximate the corresponding despeckled visual. Later, the work [39] also con-
sidered similar residual-learning strategy incorporating the power of non-linearity
using intermediate-structure skip connections and the dilated convolutional frame-
work. Now, during the timeline of 2019 and 2020, rapid improvements were recorded
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by despeckling techniques based on this approach. The authors of [40] proposed a

convolutional model–based despeckling approach with the novelty of deriving a cost
function considering the optimal trade-off between SAR despeckling performance
and minute detail preservation captured in the visual. Parallelly another work, [41],
was documented that aimed to improve non-local SAR despeckling using convo-
lutional architecture. In contrast to architectural development, the authors of the
article [42] proposed a normal sequential ten-layer deep-network architecture with
the major focus channeled toward the development of cost function that considers
both spatial consistency and statistical properties of the real data and noise com-
ponent, respectively. Moreover article [43] demonstrated the use of a pre-trained
additive noise removal convolutional model in eliminating multiplicative speckle
component using non-linear correction and processing data in logarithmic domain.
It also compared the use of various such approaches in despeckling with and without
considering the iterative non-linear correction module to establish the importance of
this module. The authors of [44] provided major focus in retaining minute textural
information by an initial module predicting a texture-level mapping which is then
utilized by the despeckling network to analyze the homogeneous and heterogeneous
regions, thereby removing the speckle component. In article [45], the author indi-
cated that any deep-learning despeckling approaches require a large set of noisy and
clear images to train the network parameters, but having a complete speckle-free
clear remote sensing visual is very rare. Therefore, they came up with an approach of
training a residual deep-learning network based on the loss computed over the pro-
cessing results of consecutive visuals captured in immediate time interval. This has
resulted a drastic improvement in performance which is analyzed in detail. Later,
the work [46] records the improvement in processing these speckled data using a
Fisher–Trippett denoising model in logarithmic domain. A detailed visual and qual-
ity comparison has shown the efficacy of this model (Figure 1.4).

FIGURE 1.4 Visual performance analysis over simulated data.

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This rate of introducing and analyzing deep learning–based SAR despeckling

approaches has continued during the past two years as well. The authors of [47]
tried to mimic the characteristics of the variational approach by introducing a data-
fitting block which is then followed by a deep convolutional prior network. This
model was trained in an iterative optimizing fashion in order to efficiently fine-tune
its parameters. Article [48] focuses mainly on deriving an efficient multi-objective
cost function considering the spatial and statistical properties of these data. This
cost function balances three independent characteristics that include spatial depen-
dence within the captured data, statistical properties of the unwanted speckle com-
ponent, and scattered identification. Experiments have shown that the utilization of
this cost function while training these deep-learning despeckling approaches has
resulted in significant improvement of the result. Parallelly, the authors of article
[49] demonstrated a unique despeckling network that is made to extract both clean
and noisy components, thereby merging them to reconstruct the input. So, an inte-
gration of two loss functions with regularization terms is utilized during training.
One of these indicates the loss while reconstructing the clean visual, and the other
is responsible for computing the loss of reconstructing the input data. The docu-
ment [50] proposes a self-supervised SAR-despeckling convolutional approach that
utilizes features from a pre-tuned network with hybrid loss function in order to pre-
serve minute textural information. Similarly, article [51] illustrated an unsupervised
approach for the same by extracting speckle-to-speckle pairs of the input and uti-
lizing an advance nested-UNet model over the extracted speckle-to-speckle pairs
adopting Noise2Noise training strategy. Subsequently, the authors of [52] concen-
trated on optimizing the tradeoff between speckle reduction and texture preservation
by processing shallow features extracted by different configurations of multi-scale
modules, utilizing a deep-residual despeckling network with dual attention. Apart
from this, the authors of [53] and [54] recognized the importance of processing the
gradient or the contrast information of the input data, thereby recording significant
improvements in despeckling performance.
These approaches significantly overcame the challenges of over-smoothing as
well as blocking artifacts that formed the major drawback of approaches based on
other techniques. Moreover, these techniques are capable of retaining maximum
detailing with a largely acceptable amount of speckle reduction. In addition to this,
these methods do not require manual tuning of a large number of hyper-parame-
ters. Despite the significant strengths of these methodologies in accomplishing the
desired objective, they have a major drawback while considering the computational
complexity.

1.7 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

This section is designed to have a quick visual analysis of a handful of well-adopted
SAR despeckling technologies. This analysis was made both on simulated and real
data. For simulated analysis, the UCMerced data [55] was taken into consideration,
whereas a multi-look data captured by a SAR sensor operating in Ku band over Horse
Track, Albuquerque, NM, USA was utilized to compare the performance over real
input. The despeckling methods that were compared include PPBit [14], SAR-BM3D
Despeckling of the Earth’s Surface Visuals by Synthetic Aperture Radar 15

FIGURE 1.5 Visual performance analysis over real data.

[27], SAR-CNN [37], SAR-IDCNN [38], SAR-DRN [39], and AGSDNet [53]. The
visual performance analysis over simulated data is presented in Figure 1.4. Upon
detailed analysis of these visuals, the strengths and weaknesses mentioned for each
despeckling approach are evident. Some of these results encounter over-smoothing,
while several visuals encounter a small existence of speckle components. Also, the
visuals predicted by deep network–based approaches provided better visuals, with
the recently developed approach titled AGSDNet performing the best. On the other
hand, Figure 1.5 analyzes similar performance but over the considered real data
commenting upon the generalization capability of each model.
Alongside visual comparison, a quantified qualitative comparison has been also
tabulated in Table 1.1. The most frequently used performance metrics, which include

TABLE 1.1
Quantified Performance Metric Values Comparing the Quality of Predicted
Outcome of Various Models
Simulated Data Analysis Real Data Analysis
Methods PSNR SSIM EPD-ROA(HD) EPD-ROA(VD)
PPBit [14] 24.46 0.77 0.97 0.98
SAR-BM3D [27] 25.21 0.85 0.96 0.95
SAR-CNN [37] 28.26 0.78 0.96 0.94
SAR-IDCNN [38] 29.65 0.87 0.97 0.96
SAR-DRN [39] 29.48 0.82 0.96 0.95
AGSDNet [53] 30.02 0.89 1.00 1.00
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PSNR [56] and SSIM [57], were considered to analyze the performance of the simu-
lated data, whereas the values of the metric EPD-ROA [58] along the horizontal
and vertical directions were recorded to analyze the quality of despeckled real data.
These comparisons suggest the rate of advancement throughout the past few years.

1.8 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE

In conclusion, it is observed that remote sensing data has a wide range of appli-
cability. This sensor type used to collect these data exhibits their pros and cons.
Considering these, SAR sensors are widely accepted by the scientific community
and implemented in a high range of applications. Therefore, upon a thorough study
of the data-capturing techniques in these sensors and various other related phenom-
ena, several intrinsic challenges were expected to adversely affect the captured data.
One of the major challenges includes speckle introduction that needs to be carefully
addressed before processing these data. Several development milestones, achieved in
processing these speckle components, were analyzed along with their corresponding
strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, a comparative study has been made analyzing
the performance of some highly adopted SAR despeckling mechanisms documented
in the literature. Though a considerable number of improvements in handling the
SAR despeckling problem have already been encountered, there exists a large scope
for developing much more efficient and computation-friendly SAR despeckling tech-
niques due to which rapid interest is observed among researchers to explore this field
in past few years.

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 2 Emotion Recognition
Using Multimodal
Fusion Models
A Review
Archana Singh and Kavita Sahu

2.1 INTRODUCTION
Service robot performance has improved recently, and there will surely be a rev-
olution in robot service in the next years, similar to the one that happened with
industrial robotics. But first, robots, particularly humanoids, must be able to under-
stand humans’ emotions in order to adapt to their demands. Artificial intelligence is
becoming more and more integrated into many areas of human life. Technology that
adapts to human requirements is facilitated by artificial intelligence. Algorithms for
the recognition and detection of emotions employ the strategies. Many studies have
found the link between facial expression and human emotions. Humans can perceive
and distinguish these emotions and can communicate.
Emotions play a key part in social relationships, human intelligence, perception,
and other aspects of life. Application of human–computer interaction technology
that recognizes emotional reactions offers a chance to encourage peaceful interac-
tion in the communication of computers and people an increasing number of tech-
nologies for processing everyday activities, including facial expressions, voice, body
movements, and language, and has expanded the interaction modality between
humans and computer-supported communication items, such as reports, tablets, and
cell phones.
Human emotions reveal themselves in a variety of ways, prompting the develop-
ment of affect identification systems. There are three primary approaches to rec-
ognition: audio-based approach, video-based approach, and audio–video approach.
In a method that is based on sound, feelings are portrayed through the use of char-
acteristics such as valence (on a scale that can range from positive to negative or
negative to positive), audio frequency, pitch, and so on. There are three different
kinds of audio features: spectral features, features related to prosody, and features
related to voice quality. Prosody is distinguished by a number of features, two of
which are pitch strength and short energy duration time. Examples of spectrum
features include the harmonic-to-noise ratio, the spectral energy distribution, and
any number of other spectral properties. The Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficient
(MFCC) is a well-known characteristic-extraction technique for spectrum properties
[1]. Prosody characteristics are retrieved using pitch TEO (Teager energy operator)

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low energy and a zero-crossing rate. Face feature extraction is used to identify emo-
tions in a video-based technique. For feature extraction, different classifiers are used:
principal component analysis (PCA) and Haar cascade classifier [2]. The nose, brow,
eyes look, lips, and other facial features are all examples of facial features.
The remainder of this work is structured as follows. In Section 2.2, we have pro-
vided a brief overview of the ideas and models of emotions. In Section 2.3, we next
provide a more detailed discussion of Deep Learning(DL) assessments. The com-
prehensive multimodel ER is described in Section 2.4. We have detailed the datasets
used for ER in Section 2.5, and then in Section 2.6, we have provided a summary
and discussion of the review.

2.2 EMOTION THEORIES AND MODELS

Many alternative definitions of emotions have been offered thus far. The ability to
reason about emotions is important for a wide range of social actions. Emotions have
an important part in human perception and cognition, as well as in human existence
and social interactions. Effective cognition is a term that refers to a compilation of
all mental operations used to reason about other people’s emotions. Lay theories,
also known as intuitive theories or folk theories, offer a structured understanding of
the world as well as a conceptual framework for considering other people’s feelings.
The existence of several widely acknowledged fundamental emotions is taken into
account by discrete emotion methods. Different theories of emotion are shown in
Figure 2.1, and Figure 2.2 shows basic feelings in a 2-D framework of arousal and
valence.

2.3 EMOTION RECOGNITION AND DEEP LEARNING

2.3.1 Facial Expression Recognition
In the realm of nonverbal communication, facial expressions are among the most
important tools for conveying feelings. It’s crucial to be able to recognize facial
expressions of emotion because many different applications, such as medical ser-
vices and human–computer interaction, depend on it. According to the research

FIGURE 2.1 Categorization of emotion theories.

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FIGURE 2.2 Basic feelings in a 2-D framework of arousal and valence.

of Mehrabian [3], only 7% of information is transmitted between people through

the written word, 38% through spoken word, and 55% through facial expression.
According to Ekman et. al. [4], there are five fundamental feelings: surprise, hap-
piness, rage, sadness, and fear. He showed how individuals from all cultures are
capable of expressing these emotions. The expression of emotion can be accom-
plished in either of these two orthogonal dimensions: valence and arousal. Further,
Feldman et al. [5], stated in his research that two dimensions that are orthogonal to
one another can be employed to describe emotion. He claimed that the manner in
which one displays their feelings is unique to the individual. In addition, there is a
large amount of variation in people’s experiences when they are requested to express
periodic emotions.
Arousal can range from being calm to being excited, whereas valence can go
from being positive to being negative. The input would be categorized in this
endeavor according to the valence and arousal levels that it possessed. In order to
extract facial emotions, multifeature fusion, and other related processes, research-
ers initially devised techniques for extracting functions such as the Garbor wavelet,
Weber Local Descriptor (WLD), and Local Binary Pattern (LBP) [5]. These features
simply are not resistant to topic imbalances, which may lead to a large reduction
in the amount of consistent information present in the source image [6]. The most
frequently discussed issue in the area of face recognition right now is the applica-
tion of DL network models to the study of facial expressions. For usage in daily
social interactions, Face Emotion Recognition (FER) offers a variety of applications,
including smart surveillance, lie identification, and intelligent medical practice.
Deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Deep Belief Network (DBN), and Long
Short-Term Memory (LSTM) were among the deep learning–based facial expression
detection models examined by [7], and also about their aggregation.
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2.3.2 Speech Emotion Recognition

Signal preprocessing, feature extraction, and classification are the three primary
components that make up emotion identification systems that are based on digi-
tized speech. Several different algorithms for determining the emotions conveyed in
human speech have been proposed over the course of time. Deep learning has been
utilized extensively, employed in a number of speech fields, inclusive of voice rec-
ognition, but that’s just one of them. Identifying the feelings conveyed in a person’s
voice has also been accomplished by Bertero et al. [8] using convolutional neural
networks. As shown by Hasan et al. [9], the RNN bidirectional (Bi-LSTM) technol-
ogy is preferable for acquiring the most relevant speech information for enhanced
speech recognition performance. Because of its multi-layered structure and effective
results conveyance when it comes to deep learning, Bi-LSTM technology is now
seeing remarkable growth. Some of these research areas include natural language
processing, pattern recognition, speech emotion recognition, and image and speech
recognition.

2.3.3 Multimodel Emotion Recognition

The broad use of multimodal emotion processing in research is still present. With
the inclusion of additional research modalities (such as video, audio, sensor data,
and so on), the purpose of the study may be accomplished by integrating a variety
of methods and strategies, the majority of which make use of semantic principles,
big data techniques, and deep learning. Moreover, the purpose of the study may be
accomplished with additional research modalities (such as video, audio, sensor data,
and so on).
The family of machine learning techniques known as “multimodal fusion for
emotion detection” integrates data from many modalities to forecast an outcome
measure. A class having a continuous value (such as the amount of valence or arousal)
or a discrete value (such as joyful vs. sad) is often what this is. Existing methods for
multimodal emotion recognition are surveyed in several literature review studies.
Any multimodal fusion strategy must include these three factors:

• Extracted features: Audio-video emotion recognition (AVER) has a

number of customized features. These basic descriptors largely refer to
geometrical characteristics such as face landmarks. Spectral, cepstral, pro-
sodic, and voice-quality characteristics are examples of frequently utilized
audio signal features. Deep neural network-based features for AVER have
gained popularity recently. Deep convolutional neural networks, sometimes
referred to as CNNs, have been found to outperform other AVER tech-
niques [10].
• Multimodal features fusion: The manner in which aural and visual data
are combined is a crucial factor in multimodal emotion identification.
Decision-level fusion, features-level fusion, hybrid fusion, and model-level
fusion are the four types of strategies that have been documented in the
literature.
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• Modeling temporal dynamics: Audio-visual data is a representation of a

variable collection of signals spanning both temporal and spatial dimen-
sions. There are various techniques for modeling these signals using deep
learning. Spatial feature representations deal with learning features from
single pictures, extremely brief image sequences, or brief audio clips.
Temporal feature representations are models that take input in the form of
audio or visual sequences.

2.4 MULTIMODAL EMOTION RECOGNITION

Emotion identification is difficult because emotions are complex psychological pro-
cesses that happen nonverbally. Contrary to unimodal learning, multimodal learning
is significantly more effective [11]. Studies have also sought to unite data from many
modalities, such as audio and facial emotion expressions, physiological signals, writ-
ten text and audio, and various aggregations of these modalities, for the purpose of
increasing both the effectiveness and the precision of their findings.
The multimodal fusion model can identify emotions by fusing physiological
inputs in a variety of ways. Deep learning (DL) architectures have recently under-
gone advancements, and this has led to their use in multimodal emotion detection
(Figure 2.3). Support vector machine (SVM), deep belief net, deep convolutional
neural network, and their combinations are examples of deep-learning approaches.

2.4.1 Multimodal Emotion Recognition Combining Audio and Text

A deep-learning–based strategy was provided by Priyasad et al. [12] to secure codes
that are indicative of emotion. The researchers were able to extract acoustic proper-
ties from raw audio using a SincNet layer, band-pass filtering, and neural networks.
The output of these band-pass filters is then applied to the input of the DCNN.
Cross-modal emphasis and a CNN based on raw waveforms were combined in
a distinctive form by Krishna et al. [13]. To achieve improved emotion recognition,
they analyze unprocessed audio using 1-D convolutional networks and attention
mechanisms between the audio and text features.
Through testing, Caihua [14] discovered that the SVM-based technique for ML is
effective for analyzing voice customer experience. He proposed a multimodal SVM-
based speech emotion identification system. The experimental results then show that
by using this SVM strategy to solve the typical database classification issue, the
SVM algorithm has significantly improved.

FIGURE 2.3 Multimodal recognition based on different inputs.

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Liu, Gaojun, and others [15] created a novel multimodal approach for classify-
ing musical emotions based on the auditory quality of the music and the text of the
song lyrics. The classification result is significantly improved compared to other ML
techniques when using the LSTM network for audio classification.

2.4.2 Multimodal Emotion Recognition Combining Image and Text

A multimodal DL model was created by Lee et al. [16] using face photos and textual
descriptions of the situation. They created two multimodal models using photos and
text to categorize the characters’ face images in the Korean TV series Misaeng: The
Incomplete Life. The results of the experiment showed that the effectiveness of char-
acter recognition is greatly increased when text definitions of their behavior are used.
Siriwardhana et al. [17] investigated the use of a pre-trained “BERT-like” archi-
tecture for self-supervised learning (SSL) to represent both language and text
modalities in order to distinguish multimodal language emotions. They show that
a simple fusion mechanism (Shallow-Fusion) simplifies and strengthens complex
fusion mechanisms.

2.4.3 Multimodal Emotion Recognition Combining Facial and

Body Physiology
A ground-breaking multimodal fusion system with regularization was suggested
by Zhang et al. [18] and centered on a deep-network architecture and a novel ker-
nel-matrix approach. They converted the native space of a specified kernel into a
task-specific function space in representation learning by utilizing the deep network
architecture’s better efficiency. They used a common presentation layer to learn how
to express fusion, which denotes the tacit merger of several kernels.
In order to obtain the system’s multimodal input function for emotion recognition,
Nie et al. [19] suggested a multi-layer LSTM architecture. Neural network-based
addition ideas will result in significant alterations at the utterance level. In order to
extract the global aspects of speech from videos, they employ LSTM to analyze the
data. The experimental results led to remarkable and significant improvements in
efficiency over the baseline.

2.4.4 Other Multimodal Emotion Recognition Models

A novel multimodal fusion attention network for acoustic emotion identification was
proposed by Hengshun Zhou et al. [20] and was built on multi-level factorized bi-
linear pooling (FBP). In order to recognize the emotions shown by the speaker’s
speech, a fully convolutional network with a 1-D attention approach and local
response normalization is constructed for the audio stream. Then, to complete the
process of audio-visual information fusion, a methodology known as global FBP
(G-FBP) is developed. This method incorporates self-attention that is based on a
video stream with the prospective audio. An adaptive method called AG-FBP
predicts the total mass of two components based on emotion-related vectors pro-
duced from each modality’s attention mechanism in order to improve G-FBP.
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When evaluated on the IEMOCAP corpus, the new FCN method achieves results
that are significantly better than before, with an accuracy of 71.40%.
Najmeh Samadiani et al. [21] introduced a new Happy ER-DDF approach, using
a hybrid deep neural network for recognizing happy emotions from unrestricted
videos. For facial expression recognition, they used ResNet frameworks, as well as
a 3-D version of the Inception ResNet architecture that extricates spatial-temporal
characteristics. For the evaluation of temporal dynamic features inside consecutive
frames, the LSTM layer was applied to extracted features. Because the geometric
properties produced by facial landmarks are useful in the recognition of expressions,
a CNN model was used to extricate deep characteristics from face distance time
series. Their approach divided the non-happy and happy groups by adding feature
vectors at both decision-level fusion and feature. With accuracy of 95.97%, 94.89%,
and 91.14% for the AM-FED dataset, AFEW dataset, and MELD dataset, respec-
tively, the proposed HappyER-DDF approach detects pleasant emotion more accu-
rately than several competing methods [22].
Kah Phooi Sang et al. [23] proposed an audio-visual emotion identification system
that improved recognition efficiency in the audio and video routes by combining
rule-based and ML methods. Through the utilization of least square linear discrimi-
nant analysis (LS-LDA) and bi-directional principal component analysis (BDPCA),
a visual approach was developed for the purposes of dimension reduction and class
classification (LSLDA). The information that was acquired visually was input into
a novel neural classifier that was given the name optimized kernel Laplacian radial
basis function (OKL-RBF). Prosodic input data (log energy, pitch, Teager energy
operator, and zero crossing rate) were combined with spectral characteristics (mel-
scale frequency cepstral coefficient) in order to generate the audio pathway. A variety
of heuristics were used to the retrieved audio characteristic before it was fed into an
audio feature level fusion module. By determining which emotion was most likely to
be present in the stream, the module was able to make a decision. The outputs from
both paths were combined by an audio-visual fusion module. Standard databases are
used to assess the planned audio path, visual path, and final system’s performance.
The results of the experiments and comparisons show 86.67% and 90.03% accuracy
on eNTERFACE database and RML database, respectively (Table 2.1).

2.5 DATABASES
Successful deep learning requires a number of key components, one of which is
training the neuron network with examples. There are already various FER data-
bases accessible to aid researchers in this job. Changes in population, lighting, and
facial attitude, as well as the quantity and dimension of the images and videos, are
all distinct from one another.

2.5.1 Database Descriptions
More than 750,000 photos have been shot with MultiPie using 15 different view-
points and 19 different illumination situations. It features facial expressions such
as anger, disgust, neutrality, happiness, a squint, a scream, and surprise. MMI has
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TABLE 2.1
Summary of Existing Approaches for Human Emotion Recognition
S.No. Authors Classifier/Detector Database Accuracy
1 Priyasad et al. [12] RNN, DCCN with a IEMOCAP 80.51%
SincNet layer
2 Krishna et al. [13] 1-D CNN IEMOCAP –
3 Caihua [14] CNN Asian character –
from the TV
drama series
4 Liu et al. [15] LSTM 777 songs Improvement
by 5.77%
5 Siriwardhana et al. [17] SSL model IEMOCAP –
6 Hidayat et al. [24] TA-AVN RAVDESS 78.7
7 Zuo et al. [25] CNN FERC-2013 70.14
8 Soleymani et al. [26] BDPCA RML 91
9 Seng et al. [27] BDPCA + LSLDA eNTERFACE 86.67
10 Samadiani et al. [21] 3D Inception RestNet AM-FED 95.97
Neural network, AFEW 94.89
LSTM
11 Li et al. [28] FCN with 1-D attention AFEW 63.09
mechanism IEMOCAP 75.49
12 Jaiswal et al. [29] CNN FERC 70.14

2900 films, each of which indicates the neutral, onset, apex, and offset. Additionally,
it possesses the five fundamental emotions and the neutral state. GEMEP FERA is
comprised of 289 visual sequences and depicts a variety of emotional states includ-
ing anger, fear, sadness, relief, and happiness. SFEW has 700 pictures that vary
in age, occlusion, illumination, and head pose. Additionally, it includes five funda-
mental feelings in addition to neutral. CK+ features 593 films for both posed and
non-posed expressions, as well as five fundamental feelings, including neutral and
contempt.
FER2013 consists of five fundamental feelings in addition to neutral, and it com-
prises 35,887 photos in grayscale that were obtained from a Google image search.
JAFFE is comprised of 213 black-and-white photographs that were posed by 10
Japanese women. Additionally, it consists of five fundamental emotions and neu-
rological. BU-3DFE includes 2500 3-D facial photos that were acquired from two
different angles (–45° and +45°) and includes five fundamental feelings in addition
to neutral. CASME II has 247 micro-expression sequences. It shows displays of hap-
piness, disgust, surprise, and regression, among other emotions. The Oulu-CASIA
database contains 2880 movies that were shot under three distinct lighting condi-
tions and features five fundamental feelings. AffectNet is comprised of five funda-
mental feelings in addition to neutral, and it comprises more than 440,000 images
gathered from the internet. The RAFD-DB contains 30,000 photos taken from the
real world, as well as five fundamental feelings and neutral.
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2.6 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK

Due to the fact that our study focused on contemporary ER research, we were able to
acquire knowledge regarding the most recent developments in this sector. We have
looked at a number of deep-learning multimodels and provided a number of datasets
that comprise surprising images obtained from the real world and others produced
in lab facilities in order to acquire and achieve an accurate identification of human
emotions.
FER is one of the most crucial ways to communicate information about some-
one’s psychological response, but they are continually constrained by their limited
ability to discern beyond neutral and the five fundamental emotions. It competes
with the more subtle emotions that are there, which are found in daily life and are
also present. This will motivate researchers to concentrate on building more robust
deep-learning architectures and larger databases in the future in order to discrimi-
nate between all major and secondary emotions.
Additionally, in today’s emotion recognition, multimodal complex systems
analysis has displaced the role of unimodal analysis. For only a few seconds—
roughly three to fifteen—emotional alterations in physiological signals can be
seen. Consequently, extracting information about the precise timing of emotional
response would yield superior outcomes. In order to accomplish this, a window-
dependent strategy will be required throughout the processing of the numerous
physiological inputs.

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 3 Comparison of
CNN-Based Features
with Gradient Features
for Tomato Plant Leaf
Disease Detection
Amine Mezenner, Hassiba Nemmour,
Youcef Chibani, and Adel Hafiane

3.1 INTRODUCTION
Recently, improving agricultural crops became a major sector for national econo-
mies due to the population increase and climatic disturbances. In this respect,
various strategies are adopted to predict favorable factors for plant disease, such
as the weather effects on developing infections, as well as the monitoring of plant
leaves for early detection of viruses. In fact, plant health can be inspected in the
leaves’ color, edges, and textures. Therefore, automatic plant disease–detection
systems are based on leaf-image analysis. Previously, this task was carried out
by agronomists who decide if a plant is infected or healthy. Currently, thanks to
advances in computer vision and artificial intelligence, powerful systems were
developed to make automatic disease detection by analyzing plant-leaf images
[1]. Like most of computer vision systems, plant leaf disease–detection systems
are composed of three main steps, which are preprocessing, feature generation,
and classification [2].
Preprocessing operations, such as background removing, resizing, and image fil-
tering, aim to enhance the visual quality of images and facilitate the extraction of
useful information.
Note that feature generation is the most critical step within the disease detec-
tion and classification system since it has to extract pertinent information that
can distinguish between healthy leaves and infected leaves. The state of the art
reports the use of all well-known descriptors of pattern recognition and com-
puter vision. Earliest works focused on the use of color, texture, and shape
information. In regard to color features, we can report the use of the color histo-
grams generated from the RGB (red, green, and blue) or the HSB (hue, satura-
tion, and brightness) representations, as well as the International Commission on
Illumination (CieLAB) and YCbCr features [3]. On the other hand, various forms
of local binary patterns (LBPs) are applied to generate textures from images.
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The gradient features are commonly extracted by using a histogram of oriented

gradients. Both descriptors evince high performance in various application
aims [4–6].
Furthermore, to achieve the classification step, machine-learning techniques,
especially artificial neural networks and support vector machines (SVMs) are widely
used [5, 7]. Recently, the success of artificial intelligence has promoted the use of
convolutional neural networks (CNNs), which associate feature generation and clas-
sification in the same process. Precisely, in a CNN, convolutional layers ensure fea-
ture verification, while the fully connected layers achieve the classification task. In
this respect, CNN can be used either as a feature generator or as an end-to-end clas-
sification system.
The state of the art indicates that deep-learning models are the best systems
for solving plant leaf disease detection and classification [8]. Nevertheless, perfor-
mance observation obtained for various public datasets reveals that handcrafted
features still give promising performance. In this chapter we compare two famous
handcrafted features with CNN-based features for characterizing tomato leaf dis-
eases. Specifically, we propose the use of local directional patterns (LDPs) as
a new plant leaf descriptor. This is an LBP-like descriptor that is calculated on
image edges extracted by using the Kirsch detector. Additionally, we utilize the
histogram of oriented gradients (HOG) in this comparative study. The detection
step is performed by an SVM. The performance assessment of this system is
carried out comparatively to CNNs employed as an end-to-end detection system.
Experiments are conducted on ten tomato classes including the healthy leaves and
nine kinds of diseases. This chapter is organized as follows: Section 3.2 describes
the proposed methods to develop the detection system. Section 3.3 presents
the experimental analysis, while the last section gives the main conclusions of
this work.

3.2 PROPOSED SYSTEM FOR TOMATO DISEASE DETECTION

As mentioned above, three steps – preprocessing, feature generation, and clas-
sification – are required to develop a plant leaf disease detection–system (See
Figure 3.1). Currently, the preprocessing step is limited to dimension reduction,

FIGURE 3.1 Steps composing a plant leaf disease–detection system.

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where the image size is reduced to 40 × 40 pixels, in order to minimize the time
consumption of the system development. For feature generation, we propose local
directional patterns, the histogram of oriented gradients, and features extracted from
a customized LeNeT-5 model. The classification is carried out by an SVM.

3.2.1 Local Directional Pattern

LDP is an edge descriptor that considers edge responses in different directions
around each pixel [8]. The first step in the LDP calculation consists of applying the
Kirsch edge detector in order to highlight the image edges according to eight direc-
tions. As shown in Figure 3.2, there are eight filtering masks that characterize all
possible edge directions within images. Note that, for each direction, the presence
of a corner or an edge corresponds to high values. The eight resulting images are
grouped into a single maxima image that takes the maximal value among the eight
values of each pixel.
In the second step, the LDP histogram is assessed by considering the K most
prominent directions [9]. So, by considering the pixel neighborhood in the max-
ima image, the highest K values take 1 in the LDP code while remaining neigh-
bors take 0. Then, similarly to LBP, binary codes are converted into decimal
values to calculate the histogram of occurrences that is the LDP descriptor.
Figure 3.3 illustrates the LDP calculation for various values of K that is an
integer in the range [1: 8].

FIGURE 3.2 Filters utilized in the Kirsch edge detector.

Comparison of Features for Tomato Plant Leaf Disease Detection 35

FIGURE 3.3 LDP calculation for a given pixel.

3.2.2 Histogram of Oriented Gradient (HOG)

HOG is a well-known computer vision descriptor that was introduced for human
detection which showed outstanding performance in several pattern-recognition and
classification tasks [10, 11]. It is calculated on a dense grid of evenly spaced cells by
counting occurrences of gradient orientations in localized portions of an image. For
each cell, HOG features are calculated according to the following steps:

1. Compute the horizontal and vertical gradients for each pixel such that

Gx ( x , y ) = I ( x , y + 1) − I ( x , y − 1) (3.1)

Gy ( x , y ) = I ( x − 1, y ) − I ( x + 1, y ) (3.2)

2. Evaluate the gradient magnitude and phase as follows:

Magnitude ( x , y ) = Gx2 + G y2 (3.3)

 Gy 
Angle ( x , y ) = tan −1  (3.4)
 Gx 

3. Accumulate magnitudes according to their orientations to get the oriented

gradient histogram of the cell.
4. Finally, concatenate histograms obtained for all cells to form the image
HOG descriptor.

Figure 3.4 highlights the gradient magnitude and angle calculation for a given pixel.

3.2.3 Convolutional Neural Network-based Features

To extract CNN features, we propose a customized LeNet-5 model that is composed
of three convolutional layers associated with max-pooling and batch normalization
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FIGURE 3.4 Example of gradient magnitude and angle calculation.

steps. A flattening layer is used to adapt convolved maps to the prediction bloc that is
composed of three fully connected layers. The network architecture was experimen-
tally tuned by considering the CNN as an end-to-end plant leaf disease–detection
system. After the training stage, the CNN is used as a feature generator by selecting
outputs of the flattening layer or outputs of a fully connected layer as indicated in
Figure 3.5.

3.2.4 Support Vector Machine–based Classification

The detection task is achieved by an SVM that aims to separate plant leaf images into
healthy or infected classes. This classifier is considered the best off-the-shelf clas-
sifier for various applications. Regarding plant disease detection and classification,
SVM showed an outstanding performance for soybeans and bean disease detection

FIGURE 3.5 Proposed CNN for deep-feature generation.

Comparison of Features for Tomato Plant Leaf Disease Detection 37

by 96.25% and 100% in the overall accuracy [12, 13]. The training process consists
of finding an optimal hyperplane that maximizes the margin between two classes
[14]. Then, data are assigned to classes by using the following decision function:

 Sν

F ( p ) = sign 

∑α K ( p , p) + b
i =1
i i (3.5)

p : Feature vector of a given plant leaf image

αi: Lagrange multiplier of the sample pi
Sν: The number of support vectors
b: Bias of the decision function

The adopted kernel function K is the radial basis function that is calculated as

− ( pi − p )
2

RBF ( pi , p ) = e 2σ 2 (3.6)

σ: user defined parameter.

3.3 EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS

Performance assessment of the proposed system is carried out on tomato plant leaf
images extracted from the PlantVillage dataset, which offers ten tomato classes
including healthy class and various infections. Figure 3.6 reports the number of sam-
ples per class, while Figure 3.7 shows a sample from each class of interest.

FIGURE 3.6 Data distribution in the adopted dataset.

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FIGURE 3.7 Samples from the studied tomato disease classes.

From this dataset, two-thirds of the samples were used in the training stage, while
the remaining samples were used for performance evaluation. The experimental
design focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of the proposed features that are LDP-
and CNN-based features. For comparison purposes, experiments are conducted on
the end-to-end CNN and the HOG+SVM systems as well. First, experiments are
carried out according to disease-specific detection, which aims to detect a single
disease. Then, a global detection test is performed in which all infected leaves com-
pose the disease class. In both experiments the detection task is considered a binary
classification problem where the healthy class is confronted to all disease classes.
In the first step, several passes were executed to find the best CNN architecture.
Experiments based on the end-to-end CNN accuracy were conducted to the con-
figuration reported in Table 3.1. After the training stage, the CNN can be used as
a feature generator by considering outputs of intermediate layers of the prediction
bloc. This concerns outputs of the flattening layer or those of any fully connected
dense layer.
Before evaluating the CNN features as well as the LDP features in association
with SVM classifiers, the baseline was the HOG-based system since HOG features
are older than LDP and CNN. Nevertheless, it was necessary to inspect the perfor-
mance of the end-to-end CNN. Therefore, in a first experiment, the end-to-end CNN
detection was compared to HOG-SVM detection. In this chapter, the detection is
focused on a single disease class. The results obtained for various tests are summa-
rized in Table 3.2. Note that HOG has been locally computed by dividing images into
4×4 cells in order to improve the gradient characterization. For each cell, a specific
HOG histogram is evaluated and the full image descriptor was obtained by concat-
enating all histograms.
As can be seen, the CNN presents higher accuracies than HOG-SVM system.
Precisely, the detection score exceeds 97% in most cases. Therefore, in the second
Comparison of Features for Tomato Plant Leaf Disease Detection 39

TABLE 3.1
Summary of the Proposed CNN Architecture
Layer # Filters/Nodes Filter Size Padding Activation Function
Conv1 32 3×3 Same ReLu
Batch Norm X
Max Pooling X
Conv2 64 3×3 Same ReLu
Batch Norm X
Max Pooling X
Conv3 128 3×3 Same ReLu
Batch Norm X
Max Pooling X
Flatten 48,280
Dense 1 120 ReLu
Dense 2 120 ReLu
Dense 3 84 ReLu
Dense 4 2 Softmax

step of experiments, the end-to-end CNN is considered as a baseline when evaluat-

ing both CNN and LDP features in association with SVM classifiers.
Furthermore, CNN features are extracted by considering, respectively, outputs of
the flattening layer (F), the first fully connected (FC1) layer, the second fully con-
nected layer (FC2), and the third fully connected layer (FC3). The results in terms of
overall detection accuracy are reported in Table 3.3. For each feature, the best SVM
parameters that allow an optimal training accuracy were selected. Also, for LDP fea-
tures, the K value was experimentally fixed at 3. As illustrated in Figure 3.8, which
depicts the tomato disease detection accuracy for various K values, the performance

TABLE 3.2
Detection Accuracy (%) Obtained for HOG-SVM and
CNN Systems
Detection Task HOG+SVM CNN
Tomato healthy/Target spot 58.56 88.88
Tomato healthy/Mosaic virus 80.65 97.40
Tomato healthy/Yellow leaf curl virus 86.30 99.87
Tomato healthy/Bacterial spot 82.80 100
Tomato healthy/Early blight 91.44 82.75
Tomato healthy/Late blight 92.50 99.83
Tomato healthy/Leaf mold 81.50 98.94
Tomato healthy/Septoria leaf spot 76.00 99.91
Tomato healthy/Two spotted spider mite 85.30 99.72
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TABLE 3.3
Tomato Disease Detection Accuracy (%) Obtained by Using CNN and
LDP Features
Detection Task CNN F+SVM FC1+SVM FC2+SVM FC3+SVM LDP+SVM
Healthy/ Target Spot 88.88 99.70 99.90 99.50 99.60 100
Healthy/ Mosaic virus 97.40 99.85 99.69 99.70 99.70 100
Healthy/ Yellow leaf 99.87 100 100 100 100 100
curl virus
Healthy/ Bacterial spot 100 99.92 99.92 100 100 100
Healthy/ Early blight 82.75 99.65 99.54 99.65 99.31 100
Healthy/ Late blight 99.83 100 99.91 99.83 99.83 100
Healthy/ Leaf mold 98.94 99.76 99.76 99.76 98.94 100
Healthy/ Septoria leaf 99.91 99.82 100 99.91 99.91 100
spot
Healthy/ Two spotted 88,. 96.42 99.27 99.36 99.63 100
spider mite
Healthy/ All diseases 95.15 99.46 99.78 99.75 99.66 100
tomato

increases from 94.4% for K=1 to 100 for a K=3. This finding can be explained by
the fact that there is a need of at least two orientations to detect curved edges since a
single orientation cannot highlight linear information in a given shape. When using
this configuration, the LDP provides optimal performance that reaches 100% in all
detection tasks. In contrast, the end-to-end CNN as well as the CNN-SVM systems
provide lower accuracies. Specifically, the use of SVM in replacement of the CNN
output improves the detection accuracy from 95.15 with the end-to-end CNN to more
than 99% with all CNN-SVM combinations. Also, we can note that fully connected
layers provide somewhat more pertinent features than the flattening layer since fea-
tures allow better accuracy and have smaller size. The best detection accuracy that

FIGURE 3.8 Detection results for various LDP K values.

Comparison of Features for Tomato Plant Leaf Disease Detection 41

is about 99.78% is obtained when using the first fully connected layer that contains
120 nodes. Nevertheless, this still remain less effective than LDP features.

3.4 CONCLUSION
This chapter proposed a system for plant-leaf disease detection based on an SVM
classifier. The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of handcrafted gradient features
with respect to CNN-based features. Precisely, we proposed the local directional pat-
terns (LDPs) as new plant-leaf image descriptors, which combine texture and edge
information obtained by applying the Kirsch detector on images. This combination
highlights the textural information in various directions. LDP was compared to the
histogram of oriented gradients, which is one of the most commonly used descrip-
tors in computer vision. Also, a comparison with various CNN-based features was
carried out. Experiments were conducted to detect nine tomato leaf diseases on data
extracted from the PlantVillage dataset. The obtained results reveal that HOG pro-
vides medium performance compared to other features. The end-to-end CNN as well
as the system associating CNN-based features with SVM provide similar accuracies
that are much better than HOG results. Nevertheless, the association of LDP features
with SVM outperforms all other systems, since it allows an optimal accuracy when
the suitable K value is used. From these outcomes we infer that LDP can be a typical
plant-leaf disease descriptor. Further tests on other kinds of species are necessary to
confirm again the effectiveness of this descriptor.

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 4 Delay-sensitive and
Energy-efficient
Approach for Improving
Longevity of Wireless
Sensor Networks
Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri

4.1 INTRODUCTION
Technology is rapidly advancing in the current period, and our lives are getting
more automated and secure as a result. Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are an
example of a technology that has become increasingly important in our daily lives.
As the name implies, it is a form of network (without wires) with dispersed and self-
monitoring devices that use sensors to monitor physical and natural conditions as
shown in Figure 4.1.
WSNs have become an integral part of numerous applications, ranging from
environmental monitoring and disaster management to healthcare, agriculture,
and industrial automation. These networks consist of spatially distributed sensor
nodes that collaborate to collect, process, and transmit data to a central base sta-
tion or sink. However, the limited energy resources of battery-powered sensor nodes
and the time-sensitive nature of certain applications pose significant challenges to
the performance and longevity of WSNs. This research aims to develop a delay-
sensitive and energy-efficient approach for improving longevity of WSNs, ensur-
ing that the critical constraints of energy consumption and delay sensitivity are
addressed effectively.
The proposed approach will focus on three primary aspects: adaptive routing,
intelligent clustering, and energy-aware scheduling. By considering the interplay
between these factors, we aim to develop a comprehensive solution that can optimize
the performance and longevity of WSNs while satisfying the requirements of delay-
sensitive applications.

4.2 THE INTERNET OF THINGS

The IoT is a collection of physical entities or objects. This system combines software,
microelectronics, and sensors to achieve greater capability through the exchange of
evidence with producers, operators, and a variety of other tactics. An integration
of cloud computing proficiency and movable devices is employed to make movable

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FIGURE 4.1 Wireless Sensor Networks [1].

devices more proficient. The integration of mobile devices with the cloud is benefi-
cial in terms of increasing computational power and storage. The applications of
IoT and cloud workout in business are considered in order to recognize the entire
distribution, allowed communication, on-demand use, and ideal sharing of various
household assets and capabilities. We have the opportunity to enhance the use of cur-
rent knowledge that is available in cloud environments by combining IoT and cloud.
This combination can provide IoT requests with cloud storage [2].

4.3 ROUTING PROTOCOL FOR LOW-POWER AND

LOSSY NETWORKS
It has been widely discussed that RPL may be used to aid in the routing of sen-
sor nodes. Nodes are typically deployed as a permanent backbone between other
nodes. In the RPL static backbone network, a graded routing strategy is used. The
geography of movement is very dynamic, with frequent disturbances from neighbor-
ing nodes. To the ever-changing landscape, a mobile node will continue to transfer
packets it has received to its boundaries (parents) even after it has moved out of their
range [3]. Load imbalance in the RPL system is a major contributor to slowdowns,
dead spots in the energy distribution, premature node failure, and overall subpar
network operation. A major interruption to the RPL network is likely if the affected
nodes are only one hop distant from the sink or root. Hence, it is necessary to develop
efficient load equalization solutions to avoid these problems [4]. Since the power of
the parent node that has been unfairly selected to bear the bulk of the network’s load
may deplete much more quickly than that of other nodes, the network may become
partially severed as a result of the imbalance. The reliability of the network may
suffer if the battery life of that overworked parent node continues to decline. This
Delay-sensitive and Energy-efficient Approach 45

is a huge, widely known disadvantage [3]. Early node death, energy depletion, and
buffer occupancy are all results of imbalanced loads. As a result of these issues,
load equalization techniques were designed to extend the RPL network’s node and
network lifetimes [5].
By 2030, there will be 500 billion internet-enabled devices, claims Cisco. The
three main components of the Internet of Things architecture are the application,
transport, and sensing layers. The sensor layer is in charge of gathering informa-
tion. The application layer provides numerous computational instruments for mining
data for insights. This layer bridges the gap between the final consumers and the
myriad of internet-enabled gadgets on the market. The transport layer is responsible
for facilitating communication through the network [1]. Smart health, autonomous
driving (intelligent transportation system), smart agriculture, and smart manufac-
turing are just few of the many areas in which IoT technology is applied [6]. Rapid
developments in the IoT have facilitated the development of WSNs. Wi-Fi sensor
networks are an integral part of the IoT paradigm’s sensing layer. WSNs typically
involve a distributed collection of sensor nodes that can operate independently of one
another. A sink node receives the data from the source nodes and either processes it
locally or sends it on to another network [7]. In a wide variety of WSN application
fields, sensor nodes have restricted storage, computation efficiency, node energy, and
power profile [8].
Due to sensors’ low energy reserves, WSNs’ expected lifetime is a challenging
factor to address before actual deployment. Shorter lifetimes are experienced by
nodes closest to the sink because they are responsible for propagating data from
all intermediate nodes [9]. A sink node can be either stationary (usually located in
the hub of the WSN) or mobile, allowing for its placement in a variety of environ-
ments. Nodes that are close to a static sink and function as a relaying node or router
are far more likely to die than nodes that are far from the sink [10]. The amount of
energy needed to send messages depends on how far the sensor nodes are from the
sink node [11]. Routing load and node energy dissipation can be more effectively
balanced with sink mobility. The anchor nodes are located by the mobile sink node,
which searches for them based on distance, communication range, and energy. This
idea helps extend the life of the network [12] because the anchor node is spared the
burden of transporting the data of other nodes. Throughput, coverage, data quality,
and security are all enhanced when a mobile sink is used [13].
The remaining parts of this project are structured as follows. In the second part,
we take a look at what researchers have accomplished thus far. The proposed actions
are detailed in Section 4.3. The effectiveness of static and random sinks is compared
in Section 4.4. The final section of the paper concludes the discussion.

4.4 RELATED WORK

In the past decade, WSNs have emerged as one of the most promising technologies
for many applications. However, WSNs are often deployed in harsh environments
and remote locations where battery replacement or recharging is not possible. As
a result, energy efficiency has become a significant concern in WSNs as it directly
impacts their longevity.
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Several researchers have proposed different approaches to improve the

longevity of WSNs. A literature survey reveals that most of these approaches
address either energy efficiency or delay sensitivity but rarely both simulta-
neously. To overcome this limitation, some researchers have suggested using
adaptive duty cycling schemes that consider both parameters to prolong network
lifetime.
However, there are still some challenges associated with such an approach in
terms of providing guarantees on meeting delay requirements while optimizing
energy consumption. Therefore, further research is required to find optimal solutions
for improving the longevity of WSNs through a balance between delay sensitivity
and energy efficiency. In addition, adaptive duty cycling schemes are generally not
very effective in addressing the fundamental causes of network degradation. Instead,
they rely on existing mechanisms to prolong network lifetime by optimizing system
parameters. This is not to say that these schemes are necessarily ineffective. Rather,
they act in a different manner than conventional approaches and thus should be used
appropriately.
To address network degradation, adaptive duty cycling schemes take the form
of an iterative process involving a series of steps (Figure 4.2). As mentioned above,
there are three types of signal duty cycles: fixed (or static), adaptive, and adaptive
variable. Adaptive duty cycling schemes provide for the possibility of duty cycle
changes over time. Adaptive duty cycling may be used to reduce power consump-
tion and/or provide for adaptive operation, where the duty cycle is adjusted based on
some criteria. For example, an adaptive duty cycling scheme may be used to adap-
tively adjust the duty cycle in response to changes in ambient temperature and other
environmental factors. Other adaptive duty cycling schemes are also contemplated
as shown in Tables 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3.

FIGURE 4.2 IoT and cloud computing integration.

Delay-sensitive and Energy-efficient Approach 47

TABLE 4.1
Summarization of RPL Improvements
Author Year Approach Findings
Jamal 2012 Using an optimization When faced with an optimization challenge,
Toutouh problem to optimize the strategies for solving the problem are more
et al. [14] routing protocol’s parameter effective than those of any other metaheuristic
values algorithm that has been studied so far.
David 2015 A new method for advancing End-to-end latency decreased by up to 40%,
Carels down-track updates while the packet delivery ratio increased
et al. [15] by up to 80%, depending on the conditions.
Belghachi 2015 The RPL protocol’s next With more data on sensor availability for
Mohamed hop-selecting technique, assets and the implementation of energy
and Feham making use of the remaining and delay-aware routing strategies, RPL
Mohamed energy and the broadcast has become more energy-competent.
[16] interval
H. Santhi 2016 Novel and efficient routing This enhanced version of the associativity
et al. [17] protocol with higher based routing protocol not only provides
throughput and reduced straightforward and reliable paths but also
end-to-end delay, designed the most effective and optimal paths
specifically for multi-hop between the origin and the destination.
wireless applications
Meer M. 2016 A framework for sink-to-sink By distributing network stress among sink
Khan synchronization nodes, the network achieves higher
et al. [3] throughputs and has a longer life span.
Weisheng 2016 Use of CA-RPL, an Average delays are decreased by 30% using
Tang et al. RPL-based composite CA-RPL compared to the traditional RPL.
[18] routing metric, to avoid There is a 20% reduction in packet loss
congestion. when the inter packet period is short.
Hossein 2017 mRPL+ (mobility-controlling For complex traffic flow stacks, a delicate
Fotouhi structure) combining two hand-off model can guarantee outstanding
et al. [4] hand-off models: unchanging quality (100% PDR) with
1. hard hand-off, in which a extremely little hand-off delay (4ms) and
mobile hub must break exceptionally cheap overhead (like RPL).
down a connection before Lower traffic flow piles benefit more with
discovering another mRPL+ than RPL because of the faster
2. software hand-off, in system detachment times.
which a mobile hub
selects a new connection
before disconnecting
from the current one
Patrick 2018 Examining recent RPL RPL has been linked to security concerns,
Olivier projects and highlighting specifically those involving inner hubs as a
Kamgueu major commitments to its source of danger. The methods of
et al. [19] enhancement, particularly in moderation used to combat the various
the areas of topology threats were reviewed and analyzed.
streamlining, security, and
portability
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TABLE 4.2
Research Gaps
Author Name Methodology Research Gap
Hyung-Sin Kim (QU-RPL) is a queue Packet losses are common in high traffic
et al., 2015 [20] deployment-based RPL that due to overcrowding. RPL has a serious
improves end-to-end delay and load-balancing difficulty when it comes
packet transfer performance to routing parent selection.
significantly.
Rahul Sharma and Two objective functions were The network becomes congested when
T. Jayavignesh, used. To examine the there is an excessive number of overhead
2015 [2] performance of RPL in various packets being created to retransmit
radio models, we used packets that have been lost. Power usage
1. expected transmission count, increased as a result of data packet
2. objective function zero buffering and channel monitoring.
Amol Dhumane To examine the operation of Routing rules that are more traditional
et al., 2015 [21] routing procedure above low bring their routing table up to date from
power and lossy network time to time. This strategy for bringing
(RPL), use Internet of Things RPL up to current on a regular basis is
routing standard. ineffective.
Fatma Somaa, Implement Bayesian statistics Each proposed solution to the problem of
2017 [22] for estimating the variability of RPL flexibility rested exclusively on the
sensor hub speeds. To aid with existence of a different route to the sink
RPL flexibility, we introduce from each Destination-Oriented
the mobility-based braided Direction Acyclic Graph (DODAG)
multi-way RPL (MBM-RPL). hub. None of these setups seemed to
employ a fallback plan in case the
primary line went down.
Licai Zhu et al., Use that adaptive multipath Hubs around the sink continue to use
2017 [23] traffic loading technique based more energy as a result of the increased
on RPL. traffic. They remain the system’s
bottlenecks for the time being.
Jad Nassar et al., Optimize for multiple goals However, traffic in Singapore is not
2017 [24] simultaneously – in this case, always consistent.
delay, node residual energy, and
connection quality.
Mamoun Qasem To better distribute data traffic In RPL, a parental node can serve
et al., 2017 [25] across the network, a new RPL multiple children if that is the option
metric has been implemented. selected by the parent. As their energy
supplies decrease much more quickly
than other parent nodes, the overworked
preferred parents will become
vulnerable nodes.
Hossein Fotouhi A system was developed that Despite the fact that the goal of these
et al., 2017 [4] takes three elements into criteria is to address mobility concerns,
account: window size, hysteresis they have a number of drawbacks.
margin, and stability monitoring.

(Continued)
Delay-sensitive and Energy-efficient Approach 49

TABLE 4.2 (Continued)

Research Gaps
Author Name Methodology Research Gap
Hanane Lamaazi The implementation of RPL is RPL activity estimates cannot be
et al., 2018 [5] evaluated using three applicable to all of them in the same
configurations: network situation.
scalability, numerous sinks, and
movement models.
Vidushi Vashishth, An optimization technique for Only a few nodes in the network are
2019 [26] conserving energy in IoT can dynamically involved in message
make use of clustering, cluster production and transmission. The
head selection, and less remaining nodes in the network waste
energy-expensive path energy by waiting for interruptions or
calculation for effective routing. certain events to occur.

4.5 ENERGY AND TIME EFFICIENCY NETWORK MODEL

The performance of the entire network can be enhanced by utilizing different tactics
or variables as described in this section. Network lifetime and delay therefore play
a significant role among these characteristics. Our work is solely focused on extend-
ing network life and reducing delay. N numbers of heterogeneous sensors have been
placed throughout a region. A mobile sink node is allowed to roam freely throughout
the whole wireless sensor network, while a static sink node is used at the network’s
hub. (Static sinks are stationary with a constant point, and sit inside or closer to
the detecting zone.) The same fixed communication radius is used for data transfer
between sinks and all sensor nodes.

4.5.1 Energy Efficiency Network Model

Experience gained from cellular and wireless heterogeneous networks shows that
power consumption does not vary with the data load carried by the network while

TABLE 4.3
Research Gaps
No. Name Values
1 Sensor Nodes Count 25, 50
2 MAC type Mac/802_11
3 Routing Protocol RPL
4 Initial Energy 100j
5 Idle Power 675e-6
6 Receiving Power 6.75e-6
7 Transmission Power 10.75e-5
8 Sleep Power 2.5e-8
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it is being set up or running. Assuming constant power consumption and ideal

data-traffic conditions, we can calculate the average power consumption (Pci) for
a base section (BS) as

(
Pci = N sec N ant Ai Ptx + B j + PBHi ) (4.1)

Nant is the total number of antennas at that base station, and Nsec is the total number of
sectors. The transmitted power, or Ptx, of each base station is different from the com-
bined average power, or Pci. The coefficient Ai represents the portion of Pci that is
directly tied to the average transmitted power from a base station, whereas the coef-
ficient Bi represents the portion of Pci that is used regardless of the average transmit-
ted power. These are crucial components that describe data on energy efficiency in
base stations. During the transmission, PBHi is used to determine the total amount of
power used. Energy efficiency (EE) is defined as the ratio of data delivered to energy
spent, and its formulation is as follows:
Overall data rate RT
EE = = (4.2)
Total power consumed PCT
RT is data rate:
K

Rn = ∑r n
( k =1)
k (4.3)

where K aggregates to the total sub channels assumed for n users. The whole data
ratio for totally users can be written as
N

Rt = ∑ Rn
( n =1)
(4.4)

Data assumed to each user can be labeled as a function of received power:

Prxn 
Rn = BWnlog2  1 +  (4.5)
 In 
Therefore, the overall data rate movement for all users for some base station in
heterogeneous network can be written as
N

Rt = η ∑ Nrblog2  1 + Prxn

n =1
In 

 (4.6)

The η normally equals 1 (correction factor). From here the EE of a specific base sta-
tion with consumed power Pc can then be written as

Rt , i
EEi = (4.7)
Pc, i
The above equation gives us the required energy efficiency of a station.
Delay-sensitive and Energy-efficient Approach 51

4.5.2 Time Efficiency Network Model

The EE model previously described provides an understanding of a certain heteroge-
neous network’s effectiveness in a given location. We must choose the heterogeneous
network area that is most fully exploited. To do it, we must compute the efficiency
over a specific time period. Assuming T het to be the length of time for total data
transfer across a heterogeneous network, calculating time efficiency is as follows:
EEhet
Te = (4.8)
T het
Te is then measured in bits per joule per second. Te origins can be traced back to
the assumption that two stations have some EE. One macro station, numerous sub-
macro stations, and numerous pico stations make up BSs. Both the data rate and the
power consumption for each station must be calculated. A heterogeneous network
with a single macro base station, M micro base stations, and P pico base stations has
the following energy efficiency:
M P

Rmacro + ∑
( M =1)
Rmicro + ∑Rpico
( P =1)
EEhet = M P (4.9)
Pmacro + ∑ Pmicro + ∑Ppico
( M =1) ( P =1)

EEhet signifies the energy effectiveness of the entire diverse system. And if we have
the T het, we can compute the time competence for the energy efficiency as follows:
M P

Rmacro + ∑ Rmicro + ∑Rpico

( M =1) ( P =1)
M P

Pmacro + ∑ Pmicro +
( M =1)
∑Ppico
( P =1)
Te = (4.10)
T ( HETEROGENEOUS )

Area energy efficiency (AEE), which is defined as the bit/joule/unit area, can also
be used to compute area time efficiency. You can write the AEE for a certain base
station as
EEi
AEEi = , (4.11)
ABs, i
where EEi and ABS signify the EE in bit/joule.
The area time efficiency (ATE) can be found in a similar manner. Bit/joule/
second/unit area is used to describe its unit. A heterogeneous network area’s ATE
can be expressed as

Te, i
ATEi = (4.12)
ABs, i
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4.6 RESULTS AND ANALYSIS

Packet distribution percentage, throughput, end-to-end delay, and energy consump-
tion metrics are considered to measure the efficiency of WSN. In the network simula-
tor, two alternative scenarios with varied numbers of nodes (25 and 50) and retaining
both the stationary and movable sink are created using the routing protocol for low
power and lossy network (RPL).
Figure 4.3 shows that when using RPL with a fixed sink node, the average end-to-
end delay for a network of 25 nodes is 0.004717 milliseconds, whereas when using a
mobile sink node, the average end-to-end delay is 0.00165 milliseconds. Using RPL,
the average end-to-end latency for a network of 50 nodes is 0.002483 milliseconds
when the sink node is fixed in place but only 0.001686 milliseconds when the sink
node is mobile.
Figure 4.4 displays that the throughput of RPL with a stationary sink node is
25.0735 kbps, whereas the throughput with a mobile sink node is 26.5065 kbps.
Similarly, the throughput of RPL with 50 nodes is 17.095 kbps with a stationary sink
node, and 18.7855 kbps with a moveable sink node.
According to Figure 4.5, the Packet Delivery Ratio via RPL for 25 nodes is
94.59 percent for stationary sink nodes and 100.00 percent for movable sink nodes.
For a network of 50 nodes, the Packet Delivery Ratio using RPL with a stationary
sink node is 91.00%, and it is 100.00% with a movable sink node.
According to Figure 4.6, the amount of energy consumed by RPL with a
stationary sink node is 259.513 (J) and the amount of energy consumed by
RPL with a movable sink node is 253.395 (J) for 25 nodes, and the amount of
energy consumed by RPL with a stationary sink node is 519.406 (J) and the
amount of energy consumed by RPL with a movable sink node is 511.172 (J) for
50 nodes.

FIGURE 4.3 Average end-to-end delay.

Delay-sensitive and Energy-efficient Approach 53

FIGURE 4.4 Throughput.

FIGURE 4.5 Packet delivery ratio.

FIGURE 4.6 Consumed energy.

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4.7 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE

WSNs can be used to detect and collect information about the weather, natural disas-
ters, and patients. Saving energy is a critical issue in WSNs. Because deployed nodes
have limited battery capacity and it is often difficult to replace them, it is vital to
conserve energy. When WSNs are put into hostile environments where human con-
tact is limited and refreshing or switching wireless nodes is unfeasible, strategies to
reduce power consumption are required to extend network lifetime. Because wire-
less nodes have limitations, such as low power, low energy, and restricted resources,
care must be taken while building a mobility management strategy. The simulation
results revealed that using a movable sink improves network lifetime, E2E delay,
packet delivery ratio, and throughput. Existing research can be expanded by taking
into account several movable sinks as well as network metrics such as routing over-
heads and latency.

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 5 Detecting Lumpy Skin
Disease Using Deep
Learning Techniques
Shiwalika Sambyal, Sachin Kumar,
Sourabh Shastri, and Vibhakar Mansotra

5.1 INTRODUCTION
Lumpy skin disease has created great chaos in Asian countries. It is a type of disease
that is host specific and it leaves the cattle with a very weak body, infertility, milk
reduction, and other serious issues. It may cause death in certain cases. Lumpy skin
disease is identified under capripoxvirus genus which is a subfamily of chordopoxi-
virinae and family poxviridae [1]. The virus is highly resistant. Having a length of
230–300 nanometers, it can cross-react with other capripoxviruses. Clinical signs of
lumpy skin disease include fever, lymph node swelling, and skin nodules all over the
body that become visible as shown in Figure 5.1. Cattle that are severely infected can
suffer from ulcerative lesions in the eye, nasal cavities, and in almost all the organs
inside the body [2, 3]. The reported incubation period is one to four weeks. The exact
origin of the disease is still unknown, but according to the state of art, the first case
reported was in Zambia in 1929, [4] and for a long time it remain limited to Africa.
Recently, outbreaks of lumpy skin disease have been reported in China, Bhutan,
Nepal, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and India. This is considered a mat-
ter of concern for the dairy industry and livestock [3].
In India, more than 16.42 lakh cattle have been infected, and more than 75,000
deaths were reported from July to September 2022. The population of livestock in
Gujrat state was 26.9 million in 2019 [5]. So the spreading of this dreadful disease
is a threat to India’s livestock. Lumpy skin disease is transmitted by an arthropod
vector; flying insects like mosquitoes and flies are identified as mechanical vectors
[6]. Direct contact is considered a minor source of the transmission of infection. The
current diagnostic test for diagnosis of the lumpy skin disease is reverse transcription
polymerase chain reaction (RTPCR) [7]. Thorough studies and research have been
conducted that indicate that hybrid deep learning models are capable of detecting
skin diseases [8, 9].
An indigenous vaccine has been developed in India called “Lumpi-ProVacInd”
but is not yet launched for commercial use. Currently, live attenuated vaccines are
used against lumpy skin disease, but their use is not recommended because of poten-
tial safety issues [10]. Currently, different awareness campaigns have been launched
to make farmers aware of the disease so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
In a country like India where livestock accounts for 4.11% of the country’s GDP,
56 DOI: 10.1201/9781003391272-5
Detecting Lumpy Skin Disease Using Deep Learning Techniques 57

FIGURE 5.1 Lumpy skin.

this viral disease can be a great threat to the economy. Currently, control measures
adopted by Asian countries are zoning, continuous surveillance, movement restric-
tion of infected cattle, and official disposal and destruction of animal waste.
We have used convolutional neural networks for feature extraction of the image
dataset and then Softmax for classification. Many deep learning models have been
proposed for the detection of diseases [11]. Few attempts have been made to predict
the disease. Research [12] has used the resampling method over random forest to
detect lumpy disease. Different attributes related to geographical condition and other
attributes related to cattle breed have been used. Deep learning techniques have been
used earlier for the prediction, diagnosis, and identifying DNA patterns [13–18].

5.2 MATERIAL AND METHODS

5.2.1 Dataset
The dataset consists of 1024 images, which include 700 normal skin images and
324 lumpy skin images. However, the dataset may be biased because the appropri-
ate ratio of both classes was not taken due to the non-availability of the dataset. The
dataset distribution pie chart is given in Figure 5.2 and Table 5.1.

FIGURE 5.2 Dataset distribution of lumpy images and normal skin images.
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TABLE 5.1
Dataset Description and References
Class Number of Images References (Dataset Links)
Lumpy skin images 324 [19]
Normal skin images 700
Total Images used for the experiment: 1024

5.2.2 Research Methodology

In this section, we briefly discuss the whole methodology of our proposed model. In
the first part, dataset preprocessing was done in which images were randomly shuffled
and resized into 256 × 256 pixels. In the next step, the dataset was divided into appro-
priate ratios (i.e., 80% and 20%), 80% being used for training and 20% data for testing.
We further split the 20% testing data into validation set and testing set. The validation
dataset is used to evaluate the model after each epoch, whereas the remaining testing
data is used to test the model for the evaluation of the performance of the proposed
model. In the next step, our proposed model is trained and then tested and evaluated on
different parameters. In the end step, the model will be capable of classifying lumpy
skin and normal skin. The flow of the whole process is given in Figure 5.3.

FIGURE 5.3 Flow of the research process.

Detecting Lumpy Skin Disease Using Deep Learning Techniques 59

5.2.3 Parameter Tuning

The dataset consists of images of different sizes, so in the first step, which is data-
preprocessing, we resized the images in one size (i.e., 256 × 256 pixels). The resized
image is given in Figure 5.4. The main reason for choosing 256 × 256 pixels is that
size of the maximum images was around 256 × 256 pixels. After resizing the images,
they are well shuffled and then randomly divided into 80% and 20% for training and
testing.
After data preprocessing and splitting the dataset, we run 40 epochs having a
batch size of 20. With each epoch, internal parameters are adjusted to produce an
overall optimized result. We have used an Adam optimizer for overall loss reduction
and to produce an optimized result.

5.2.4 Proposed Architecture

Our proposed deep learning model can distinguish between lumpy skin and nor-
mal skin images in a fraction of a second with very little or no human interven-
tion. It consists of seven convolutional layers. Each convolutional layer is followed
by the activation function rectified linear unit (ReLU) and pooling. We have used
max-pooling in this model. After seven convolutional layers, each followed by an
activation function and pooling layer, a flatten layer is added. The main function of
this layer is to convert the multidimensional matrix into a single-dimensional array
so that it can be fed into the dense layer. With each convolutional layer, the ReLU
activation function is used to decrease the loss, while in the end Softmax activation
function is deployed to produce the binary result. The kernel size is 3 × 3. The drop
of 40% is taken at the end. The order of the layers is given below:

C1R1M1 − C2R2M2 − C3R3M3 − C4R4M4 − C5R6M6 − C7R7M7

FIGURE 5.4 Resized 256 × 256 pixel lumpy skin image.

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FIGURE 5.5 Architecture of the proposed model.

Here, C stands for convolutional layer, R stands for ReLU activation function,
and M stands for max-pooling layer. The numbers used with C, R, and M signify
the number of layers. The architecture of our proposed model is given in Figure 5.5.

5.3 MODEL EVALUATION AND RESULTS

We have added a brief description of the model, results obtained from the model, and
the evaluation of the model.

5.3.1 Environment of Implementation
The whole experiment is performed in Google Collaboratory in which Python lan-
guage version 3 was used to write the whole code of the model. In Google Collab,
we have used 128 GB Ram and NVIDIA Tesla K80 GPU, which helped to smoothly
run the deep learning model.

5.3.2 Description of the Model

Table 5.2 contains a detailed description of the model. The pool size used is 2 × 2,
while the kernel size is 3 × 3. More than 25 million parameters were used to train
the proposed model.

5.3.3 Results and Evaluation

We have used different parameters to evaluate our model’s efficiency. We used val-
ues of true positive (TP), true negative (TN), false positive (FP), and false nega-
tive (FN) from the confusion matrix for the evaluation of the model. The confusion
matrix is given in Figure 5.6.
The results obtained after evaluation are recorded in Table 5.3.
The loss curve and the accuracy curve generated after the training of the model
are given in Figures 5.7 and 5.8, respectively.
Detecting Lumpy Skin Disease Using Deep Learning Techniques 61

TABLE 5.2
Description of the Proposed Model
Layer Output Shape Parameters
conv2d (Conv2D) (None, 254, 254, 16) 448
activation (Activation) activation (Activation) 0
max_pooling2d (None, 127, 127, 16) 0
conv2d_1 (Conv2D) (None, 125, 125, 32) 4640
activation_1 (Activation) (None, 125, 125, 32) 0
max_pooling2d_1 (None, 62, 62, 32) 0
conv2d_2 (Conv2D) (None, 60, 60, 64) 18,496
activation_2 (Activation) (None, 60, 60, 64) 0
conv2d_3 (Conv2D) (None, 58, 58, 128) 73,856
activation_3 (Activation) (None, 58, 58, 128) 0
conv2d_4 (Conv2D) (None, 56, 56, 256) 295,168
activation_4 (Activation) (None, 56, 56, 256) 0
max_pooling2d_2 (None, 28, 28, 256) 0
conv2d_5 (Conv2D) (None, 26, 26, 512) 1,180,160
activation_5 (Activation) (None, 26, 26, 512) 0
max_pooling2d_3 (None, 13, 13, 512) 0
conv2d_6 (Conv2D) (None, 11, 11, 1024) 0
max_pooling2d_4 (None, 5, 5, 1024) 0
conv2d_7 (Conv2D) (None, 3, 3, 2048) 18,876,416
activation_7 (Activation) (None, 3, 3, 2048) 0
max_pooling2d_5 (None, 1, 1, 2048) 0
flatten (Flatten) (None, 2048) 0
dense (Dense) (None, 64) 131,136
dropout (Dropout) (None, 64) 0
dense_1 (Dense) (None, 2) 130
activation_8 (Activation) (None, 2) 0

Total parameters: 25,300,066

Trainable parameters: 25,300,066
Non-trainable parameters: 0

FIGURE 5.6 Confusion matrix.

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TABLE 5.3
Evaluation of the Model
Evaluation metric Result
Accuracy 88.8%
Precession 85.7%
Specificity 97.1%
Sensitivity 60%

FIGURE 5.7 Loss curve.

FIGURE 5.8 Accuracy curve.

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5.4 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK

The deep learning model we proposed has achieved accuracy up to 88.8%, while
97.1% specificity and 85.7% precession were achieved. We should also consider
other factors to evaluate the model, such as the time taken by the model to pro-
duce the result, resources used by the model, etc. Due to the unavailability of
a large dataset, we were able to include only 324 lumpy skin images which can
hamper the accuracy of the model. So the model could be trained on a larger
dataset for better performance. Also, work can be extended by proposing the
models that are trained on the dataset of a particular breed and include other
features. It is high time that we should make use of AI to tackle diseases, or in
case of some other emergency, because AI holds the potential to come up with
better functionalities and features in comparison to a human. We can further
extend this work to find out the various stages of the lumpy disease and find
the severity of the disease. The noisy dataset is one of the concerns. So proper
techniques can be followed to remove noisy data to enhance the efficiency of
the model.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Funding information: This investigation acknowledges no precise support from
public, commercial, or non-profit funding organizations.
Conflict of interest: The researchers state that they do not have any competing
interests.
Ethical approval: This publication does not contain any human or animal
research done by any of the authors.

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 6 Forest Fire Detection
Using a Nine-Layer
Deep Convolutional
Neural Network
Prabira Kumar Sethy, A. Geetha Devi,
and Santi Kumari Behera

6.1 INTRODUCTION
Forests are essential natural resources. They conserve water and minerals and pro-
tect humankind from pollution and other natural calamities. In addition, they provide
the materials used to maintain economic stability [1]. Hence, there is an important
need to protect the forests. In recent times, there have been many forest fire (FF)
cases. These incidents may be due to human-made mistakes, dry environments, and
high temperatures due to increased carbon dioxide. It causes extensive disaster to
the world’s environmental balance, ecology, and economy. Traditional monitoring
systems by humans may lead to delayed alarms. In protecting forests from fire, many
governments around the globe are interested in developing strategies for automatic
surveillance systems for detecting FFs.
Many FF detection systems have been developed, such as satellite imaging sys-
tems, optical sensors, and digital imaging methods [2]. However, these methods are
not highly efficient as they have drawbacks such as power consumption, latency,
accuracy, and implementation cost. These drawbacks can be addressed using arti-
ficial intelligence technology-based surveillance systems. Object detection and rec-
ognition systems [3–5] using machine learning algorithms are a part of advanced
computer vision technology. Due to high accuracy, storage capacity, and fast-
performing graphics processing units (GPUs), machine learning plays an important
role in this area, even though there is a large requirement to develop better algo-
rithms when larger datasets are involved.
Deep convolutional neural networks (deep CNNs) are a class of machine learning
algorithms in which more complexity is involved in the network. These networks can
handle larger datasets. Deep CNNs have many applications, such as object detection,
recognition, image classification, speech recognition, natural language processing,
etc. [6]. Transfer learning in deep CNNs helps handle larger datasets with less com-
putational time and lower complexity by reducing the training data size [7]. Using
transfer learning, we can incorporate the knowledge from a previously trained model
into our own [8]. There are a variety of transfer learning techniques are available in
deep CNNs, such as AlexNet, VGG-16, ResNet, etc. [9, 10].

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The remainder of this chapter is organized as given. Section 6.2 presents a lit-
erature survey. Section 6.3 describes the methodology, and Section 6.4 explains the
results and discussion related to the work. Finally, Section 6.5 concludes the paper
and directs toward future research.

6.2 LITERATURE SURVEY

Many researchers proposed their work on FF detecting systems based on satellite
imaging. For FF detection, Guangmeng and Mei [2] employed intermediate reso-
lution imaging spectro-radiometer data, while Li et al. [11] used advanced very-
high-resolution radiometer (AVHRR) pictures [12]. The main drawback of satellite
imaging systems is that the images will be acquired every one or two days, which
is unsuitable for detecting FFs. The climate variations also affect the quality of the
images acquired [11]. FF detection can also be achieved through wireless sensor
networks (WSNs). In this method, sensors must be implanted in the forest, and the
FF can be monitored by various parameters such as humidity and temperature [13].
Continuous analysis of the fire weather index component is used to identify an FF in
[14]. WSN methods are more rapid than satellite imaging systems, but they are not
economical due to the high-powered sensors that need to be implanted in the system.
With the progress in computer vision technology, FFs can be detected by exploring
image processing algorithms [15–17]. These techniques utilize image feature infor-
mation to detect FFs accurately and effectively. Real-time implementation is possible
with improved performance, and it is economically cost effective. Several research-
ers have used color models to classify flame pixels [18–21]. Various researchers have
utilized temporal and spatial wavelet analysis to detect FFs [22, 23]. V. Vipin [24]
proposed a classification algorithm based on RGB and YCbCr color models. In [25]
a tunnel fire-detection method based on camera footage was suggested. This scheme
reduces the algorithm complexity, but it has false predictions.
It is clear from the literature that machine learning algorithms can handle vari-
ous closely related objectives very effectively. To introduce expert knowledge into
the system and for better decision-making, a powerful and flexible framework can
be achieved by machine learning. Various types of research are based on machine
learning to detect FFs. P. Foggia et al. proposed an ensemble-based FF detection
algorithm using flame movement, shape features and color. Muhammad et al. [26]
suggested a structure fine-tuning the convolutional neural network for fire detection.

6.3 MATERIALS AND METHODS

This section describes the dataset and proposed methodology.

6.3.1 About the Dataset

This dataset [27] has been compiled specifically to solve the FF detection issue.
The resolution of each of the photos in the dataset is 250 × 250, and each of the
images has three channels. The photographs were located by doing searches using
a variety of search phrases across a number of different search engines. After that,
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FIGURE 6.1 Images serving as examples: (a) a fire in the forest and (b) no fire in the forest.

these photographs are meticulously examined in order to crop and eliminate any
unnecessary components, such as people or fire-fighting equipment, so that each
image only displays the relevant fire location. The data collection was created for the
purpose of solving the binary issue of determining whether or not a forest landscape
has been affected by fire. It is a balanced dataset that has a total of 1520 photos, with
760 images belonging to each class [27]. The suggested research is subjected to a
rigorous process of 10-fold cross-validation. Figure 6.1 depicts the samples for your
viewing pleasure.

6.3.2 Proposed Methodology

The proposed methodology comprises two stages. In the first stage, it suggested an
FF fighting system with the help of a drone, peer-to-peer communication, and a con-
trol station where a designed deep fire-detection system is installed, as seen in the
illustration for Figure 6.2.
The operational flow of the suggested FF-fighting system is given in Figure 6.3.
The second stage of the proposed method is the development of a model for deep
learning for distinguishing fire and no-fire landscape images. Here, a nine-layer deep
CNN is utilized for FF detection. Figure 6.4 is an illustration of the architecture of
the deep CNN model that was suggested.
There are various convolutional operations in deep CNN. All these convolution
layers will generate multiple features of the data. The features may be common in
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FIGURE 6.2 Method for fighting forest fires.

FIGURE 6.3 Methodical approach to the operation of the fire-fighting system.

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FIGURE 6.4 Deep convolutional neural network model with nine layers of architecture.

the initial layers. But more detailed features will be extracted in the deeper lay-
ers. The dimensionality will be reduced from one layer to the other as we go deep
into the network by the pooling layers. The down-sampling operation carries out
the dimensionality reduction in the pooling layers. In the proposed algorithm,
the Max pooling operation is utilized, which performs better than the average
pooling. In order to prevent the issue of overfitting, the dropout layer has also
been included into the proposed CNN. The output of the convolution and pooling
layers is transferred to the dense layer, and the classification operation is carried
out by the dense layer itself. In order to get the best possible result, the deep neu-
ral networks will undergo extensive training using an iterative process. Training
the data in tiny batches is accomplished with the help of the gradient descent
optimization technique, which is used by the suggested model. As a result of
this, the optimization method goes by the name of batch gradient descent. When
there is a significant amount of training data, it is extremely difficult to perform
the gradient descent technique. A mini-batch of the training data may be used to
compute and update the weights of the loss function. Mini-batch training data can
be used. The calculation time required by the model will decrease as a result of
the employment of smaller training datasets (mini-batches). The effectiveness of
the model is enhanced as a result of this as well.

6.4 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The proposed CNN for the FF detection model is run in MATLAB 2021a on an HP
Victus laptop with Windows 11, a core i7 processor of the 12th generation, 16 gigabytes
of random access memory (RAM), and a 4 gigabyte RTX050Ti graphics processing
unit (GPU). The initial learning rate of the models is set to 0.001; the minibatch size
is set to 64; the maximum epoch is set to 4; the validation frequency is set to 30; and
stochastic gradient descent with momentum (SGDM) optimization is used. The deep
CNN model that was suggested was trained and evaluated with the help of the FF
dataset that was obtained from the Kaggle repository. A 10-fold cross-validation was
used to verify the accuracy of the suggested approach. Figures 6.5 and 6.6 depict the
training progress and performance relative to each epoch of the model, respectively.
Figure 6.7 presents a visual representation of the confusion matrix that the sug-
gested model employs.
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FIGURE 6.5 The nine-layer deep CNN model is making progress in its training.

FIGURE 6.6 Nine-layer model after four epochs.

FIGURE 6.7 Confusion matrix of fire detection model.

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From Figure 6.7, it is clear that the proposed nine-layer deep convolu-
tional network has the potential to distinguish between fire and no-fire land-
scape images. In the testing phase, only three images of fire were erroneously
detected as no-fire out of 76 images, and two images of no-fire were erroneously
detected as fire out of 76 images. This implies the high efficacy of the proposed
method.

6.5 CONCLUSION
FF fighting is a challenging task utilizing humans as the forest spreads across large
areas. It needs daily visiting of each small forest region within a small interval of
time. Further, it is labor-intensive to extinguish or control the fire manually. Hence,
here a FF fighting system is proposed utilizing a drone. Again, a nine-layer deep
convolutional neural network is designed to distinguish between fire and no-fire
landscape images. The model achieved 96.71% accuracy. Further, it can implement
integration with the Internet of Things (IoT).

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 7 Identification of
the Features of a
Vehicle Using CNN
Neenu Maria Thankachan, Fathima Hanana,
Greeshma K V, Hari K, Chavvakula Chandini,
and Gifty Sheela V

7.1 INTRODUCTION
The extremely sophisticated and developed areas such as cities, the number of vehi-
cles, their models, and other features are more distinguishable, and the need for
identification of vehicles that have been involved in a crime is also increasing at an
alarming rate. During the course of this study, different features of cars, such as the
color, model, logo, etc., are used to identify the vehicle. The access of vehicles to an
organization’s property can be automatically authenticated for security measures in
accordance with the organization’s policies. DNN and CNN are artificial neural net-
works (ANNs), which are used in this chapter to identify the characteristic features
of vehicle. The majority of the time, they are used to identify patterns in images and
videos that can be used as marks. A deep learning (DL) technology is related to a
DNN, which has three or four layers (input and output layers included). In image
processing, CNNs are often used, as these are one of the most popular neural net-
work architectures. Image processing is performed by using images that come from
different types of datasets including VeRi-776, Vehicle ID, VERI Wild, Stanford
cars, PLUS, Compcars, and others. VERI-776 is a dataset that can be used for vehicle
re-identification. A dataset called Vehicle ID contains car images that have been cap-
tured during the daytime via multiple surveillance cameras. The dataset consists of
26,667 vehicles out of the entire dataset, all of which have corresponding ID labels
to identify them (Figure 7.1).
Process to identify vehicle:

• Capture of Image
• Detection and Identification of the vehicle
• Recognition of license plate
• Recognition of logo
• Recognition of model
• Re-identification of vehicle

In this chapter, we recommend a method for identifying the characteristic features

of vehicle based on different techniques. After capturing the image of the vehicle, it

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FIGURE 7.1 Steps used in identification of the features of a vehicle.

should be processed, localized, undergo connected component analysis, and be seg-

mented. It has been demonstrated that DNNs [1] are capable of classifying vehicle
images in order to select the camera view position in the image. It makes use of a
magnetic sensor [2] as well as a new dataset-based CNN [3] called Vehicle-Rear for
the detection and identification of the vehicle. It is possible to perform automatic
recognition of license plate characters using a CNN classifier in conjunction with a
spatial transformer network (STN) [4]. It is presented in this chapter that automatic
recognition of license plates is being done using the following tools: [5] Python,
Open computer vision (OpenCV), MATLAB, [6] Optical K-Means with CNN, and
[7] improved optical character recognition (OCR) technology. Besides that, other
features of the vehicle can be detected using [8] modified HU invariant moments,
support vector machines (SVM), [9] overlapping edge magnitudes, and [10] the you
only look once (YOLO) V3 model for fast detection of vehicle logos. It is possi-
ble to recognize a vehicle model using a CNN (principal component analysis net-
work) based on PCANet [11] and a visual attention model based on the Lightweight
Recurrent Attention Unit (LRAU) [12]. The vehicle re-ID function is used to identify
a similar vehicle in an image library. There are several directional deep learning fea-
tures that can be used for re-identification, such as quadruple deep learning (QDL)
[13], unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) [14], context-based ranking method (MRM)
[15], structural analysis of attributes (SAA) [16], Joint Feature and Similarity Deep
Learning (JFSDL) [17], Machine Learning Scaling Library (MLSL) [18], our pro-
posed Deep Framer Network (DFN)[19], partial attention (PA), and multi-attribute
learning (MAL) [20].

7.2 LITERATURE REVIEW

In this chapter, different methodologies for image capture, detection and identifica-
tion of vehicle, automatic recognition of license plates, recognition of license plate,
and detection of vehicle model are discussed.
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7.2.1 Image Capture

To identify the features of a vehicle, we must first capture an image that is able to iden-
tify the features [1]. To create a DNN model in Keras and TensorFlow libraries in the
language of Python, we used a machine learning algorithm to classify vehicle images.
The best camera position to record vehicles in traffic is determined based on the results
of experimentation; these are then used to determine the highway occupancy rates. In
addition to monitoring vehicle traffic, accidents, and the access of unauthorized vehicles,
these results can also be used to ensure security against vehicular theft or vandalism.
A preprocessing step is performed on the captured image by resizing it and converting
the color spaces used in the image. By resizing the image captured in raw format or
encoded in multi-media standards, it may be possible to avoid the system becoming
slow due to the large size of the image. Infrared radiation (IR) or photographic cameras
are used to capture the images in a raw format or encoded in multimedia standards.
In these images, there will be three channels that are converted to grayscale – red,
green, and blue – each of which is in RGB mode. As soon as the images have been
preprocessed, the localization process is carried out by highlighting the characters and
removing the background from the image. In this case, the threshold method is used
as a technique by using a technique called “image processing.” As a result, the image
pixels are truncated to two values based on the threshold value set by the user. As part
of the connected component algorithm, undesired areas of the image are removed from
the image before character analysis begins. In the next step, the connected components
(blobs) of the network will be labeled and extracted. By using a process called segmen-
tation, a set of labeled blobs can be cropped out, and they can then be selected for optical
character recognition by using machine learning algorithms. It is also possible to carry
out a classification and recognition of a vehicle using data augmentation and the CNN
model [21] by augmentation of data.

7.2.2 Identification and Detection of Vehicle

This chapter discusses an improved robust method for detection and identification of a
vehicle using a magnetic sensor. Instead of a loop and video camera, a magnetic sen-
sor measures magnetic field variations caused by changes in vehicle positions. A novel
vehicle detection algorithm introduces a short-term difference signal from original mag-
netic signals. The parking module increases the performance of the detection by making
it more robust. A more advanced algorithm for this approach is the gradient tree boosting
algorithm, which provides better performance and accuracy. For the purpose of vehicle
identification, there is a new dataset called Vehicle-Rear, which contains high-quality
videos, accurate and precise information about the basic features of 3,000 plus vehicles.
There are also two-stream CNNs that are being developed in conjunction with these
datasets for features such as the appearance of vehicle and the license plate number.

7.2.3 Automatic License Plate Recognition

In India, where vehicle license plates are of different sizes, fonts, and numbers of
lines, automatic recognition of license plate is a necessity. A deep CNN method
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is used in this research to perform automatic license plate recognition (ALPR).

Detecting license plates can be accomplished by a CNN classifier with training for
individual characters [4]. In addition to recognizing the license plates of vehicles
automatically, it has a wide range of advancements in all areas. Despite the fact that
it is facing complex characteristics due to disruptive effects such as speed and light,
ALPR makes use of free and proprietary software’s such as Python and the OpenCV
library [5].
Another method to perform recognition of license plates is use of various cluster-
ing methods using segmentation and a CNN model called OKM-CNN. It mainly
focuses on three stages, such as the examination of license plates (LP), the clustering
of license plates, and the recognition of license plates using the CNN model, which
adheres to the OKM clustering technique. A combination of an improvised algo-
rithm of Bernsen (IBA) and a connection-based component analysis (CCA) model is
utilized in order to detect and locate license plates [6].
In addition to the use of optical means of character-based recognition of license
plate, ANN can also assist in automatic recognition of number plate via the use
of improved OCR-based recognition of license plates. Over the past years, many
changes have been done in the world of intelligence transportation. Based on this
methodology, the whole system can be divided into three main components, namely
license plate localization, character segmentation, and character recognition, which
can be used to measure the quality of the data. As a result of using 300 motor vehicle
license plate images from both domestic and international markets, we are able to
achieve an accuracy of 94.45% within less than 1 second under different angles and
environmental conditions in comparison with other methods. Compared to other
methods, the proposed method is less time consuming and has high adaptability to
inputs from untrained tests. There are several different technologies used for the pur-
pose of identification of license plates, which all depend on the quality of the image
captured by CCTV cameras [7].

7.2.4 Vehicle Logo Recognition

A vehicle logo recognition system is used by law enforcement agencies for the pur-
pose of identifying vehicles and as more reliable and accurate evidence when it
comes to escapes and vehicle tracking. Under low-illumination conditions, it can be
very difficult to locate the logo of various vehicles. To locate vehicle logo accurately,
we can use a number of steps. A modified Hounsfield unit (HU) invariant moment
and SVM have been used in order to identify a vehicle’s logo. In low illumination
conditions, the Grey wolf optimizer (GWO) method is used to improve the recogni-
tion accuracy of the algorithm as a result of its use in low-light conditions. On the
basis of results, it can be concluded that the addition of invariant moments to the
logo recognition algorithm increases the precision of recognition. There is a pos-
sibility that GWO will be used instead of CV in order to enhance the recognition
accuracy and rate [8]. Besides using different technologies, a concept of vehicle logo
recognition (VLR) can also be proposed, such as local anisotropy of vehicle logo
images, patterns of oriented edge magnitudes (POEM), and an enhanced POEM ver-
sion specifically designed for describing vehicle logos called enhanced overlapping
Identification of the Features of a Vehicle Using CNN 77

POEM (OE-POEM). The dimensions of a feature can be reduced using whitened

principal component analysis (WPCA), and collaborative representation-based clas-
sifier (CRC). In addition, this method provides a new dataset of vehicle logos called
HFUT-VL. In comparison with existing datasets for logo identification, this dataset
is larger and more effective. It is well known that VLR methods based on gradient
orientation provide better accuracy than the basic VLR method [9]. Several DL algo-
rithms, including you only look once (YOLO) and CNN, can be used to recognize
logos of vehicles in complex scenes. A new dataset called VLD-30 [10] is introduced
to enhance YOLOv3 with new features that mimic the original YOLOv3 model.

7.2.5 Vehicle Model Recognition

A principal component analysis (PCA) network–based CNN (PCNN) can be used
to recognize vehicle models using one discriminatory local feature of a vehicle, its
headlamp. By employing the proposed method, local features can be detected and
segmented from vehicle images without the need to be precise. The vehicle head-
lamp image can be used to extract hierarchical features, as well as to reduce the com-
putational complexity of a traditional CNN system [14]. The vehicle make and model
recognition (VMMR) system provides accurate and fast information about a vehicle.
Lightweight recurrent attention units (LRAUs) are used in a method to enhance the
CNN’s ability to extract features. By generating attention masks, LRAUs extract
discriminative features such as logos and headlights. As a result of receiving feature
maps by the recurrent units and a prior attention state by the preceding of LRAU. By
adding these recurrent units to the CNN architecture, multilayered features can be
obtained, which facilitates the extraction and combination of discriminative features
of different scales [12].

7.2.6 Re-identification of a Vehicle
The purpose of repeated identification of a vehicle is to identify a target vehicle with-
out overlapping the views of different cameras. In order to improve these repeated
identifications, DL networks based on quadruple features (QD-DLF) are used. In
addition to the DL architectures, quadruple directional DL networks also use differ-
ent layers of feature pooling to combine directional features. A given square vehi-
cle image is processed using a DL architecture and massively connected CNNs to
extract basic features from the inserted picture. In order to restrict the feature maps
into different directional feature maps, quadruple directional-based DL networks
utilize a variety of directional featured pooling layers, including horizontal layers,
vertical layers, diagonal layers, and anti-diagonal pooling layers in average. After
the feature maps have been spatially normalized by concatenating them, they can be
used to re-identify vehicles [13].
Another methodology for the re-identification of a vehicle is the region aware
deep models (RAM) approach, which extracts different peculiarities from a series
of local areas in addition to the external features. This methodology makes use of
two large amounts of Re-ID of vehicle datasets such as VERI and Vehicle ID [22].
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used to take aerial videos for re-identification.
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We introduce a new dataset called UAV, which contains more than 41,000 images
of 4,000-plus vehicles that were captured by unmanned aerial vehicles. This meth-
odology offers a more extreme and realistic approach to re-identification of a vehi-
cle [14]. For re-identification of vehicles, it is also possible to extract several local
regions in addition to global features using MRM. An STN-based localization model
is designed to localize more distinct visual cues in local regions. To generate a list
of ranks based on the similarity of neighbors, context and content are taken into
consideration. The multi-scale attention (MSA) framework can also be applied to
vehicle identification by taking into account a multi-scale mechanism in conjunction
with an attention technique. Our goal is to utilize attention blocks within each scale
subnetwork and bilinear interpolation techniques on the backbone of the network as
complementary and discriminative information which will generate feature maps
that contain local information as well as global information for each scale. There is
also the possibility of adding more than one attention block to each subnetwork to
get more discriminative information about vehicles [23].
It is also possible to initiate re-identification and repulsion by using structural
analysis of attributes which uses the dataset VAC21 which has 7,130 images of dif-
ferent types of vehicles. A hierarchical labeling process with bounding boxes was
used to divide 21 structural attributes into 21 classes. A state-of-the-art one-stage
detection method and single detection method are used to provide a basic model for
detecting attributes here. In this chapter, we also represent a method for re-identi-
fication and retrieval of vehicles based on regions of interest (ROIs), where a deep
feature of the ROI is used as a discriminative identifier by encoding information
about the outline of the vehicle. These deep features are inserted into a developing
model in order to improve the accuracy of the model. Additionally, we can enhance
the accuracy of the detection of small objects by adding proposals from low layers.
For re-identification, a Siamese deep network is utilized in conjunction with deep
learning methods to extract DL features from an input image pair of vehicle using
joint feature and similarity deep learning methods (JFSDL). Using these joint iden-
tification and VERIfication supervision methods, re-identification can be achieved
in a short amount of time. The process of doing this can be accomplished by lin-
early combining two simple functions and one different similarity learning function.
As part of the variant similarity learning function, the score of similarity between
two input images of vehicle is calculated by showing the unit-wise absolute dif-
ference and multiplying the corresponding DL pair of features simultaneously in
coordination with a group of learned mass coefficients. In this study, the results of
an experiment showed that the JFSDL method is more efficient than the multiple
state-of-the-art methods for re-identification of vehicles [17].
The re-identification of vehicles that share the same features presents many chal-
lenges due to the small differences between them. In addition to multiple labels
similarity learning (MLSL), a DL-based model for improved vehicle representations
has been developed using that method. This method employs a Siamese network
that uses three different attributes of a vehicle – ID number, color, and type – and
a regular CNN-used feature for learning feature representations using the vehicle
ID attributes [18]. We recommend a two-layer repeated ranking structure based on
fine-grained discriminative networks (DFNs) that are combined with fine-grained
Identification of the Features of a Vehicle Using CNN 79

and Siamese networks to re-identify vehicles. Siamese networks can be used to re-
identify general objects by using two ways of the network, while DFN are capable of
detecting differences as well [19]. In order to re-identify vehicles that are located in
local regions that contain more different information, we can utilize semi-attention
and multilayered-attribute learning networks. As a result of this methodology, mul-
tiple vehicle keypoint detection models are used to extract multi-attribute features
[20]. There have also been proposals to extract a vehicle’s discriminative features
using a three-layered adaptive attention network GRMF. To extract useful features
from a network, we can divide it into the branches with three perspectives, such
as random location, channel information, and localized information. By using two
effective modules of global relational attention, we are able to capture the global
structural information. By using the global relativity between the point and all other
points of nodes, we will get the priority level of the node or point of interest. There
is an introduction to a suitable local partition that is able to capture accurate local
information and solve the problem of mistakes in alignment and variations of consis-
tency within parts. This method uses a multilayer attributes driven vehicle identifica-
tion system combined with temporal ranking using a spatial method to extract the
different features of appearance of the vehicle. To build the similarly appearing sets,
we construct them from the spatial and temporal relationship among vehicles using
multiple cameras. Then we use the Jaccard distance between the similarly appearing
sets for repeated ranking [24]. In addition to extracting appearance, color, and model
features, all of these methodologies are also used to enhance the different represen-
tations of original vehicle images and allow them to be used for re-identification of
vehicles.
Table 7.1 shows an overview of various works using different methodologies in
identification of characteristic features of a vehicle.

TABLE 7.1
Methodology Used
Author Methodology Dataset Result
[18] Alfasly et al. MLSL VERI-776, Vehicle Accuracy: 74.21%
ID, VERI-Wild
[12] Boukerche et al. VMMR Stanford, CompCars, Stanford Cars: 93.94%
NTOU-MMR CompCars: 98.31%
NTOU-MMR: 99.4%
[3] De Oliveira et al. CNN Vehicle-Rear F-score: 98.92%
[2] Dong et al. Robust vehicle _ Accuracy: 80.5%
detection
[21] Hicham et al. CNN _ Accuracy: 90%
[4] Jain et al. CNN, Dataset from CCTV Accuracy for
STN footages single-type license
plates: 97%
Double-type license
plates: 94%
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TABLE 7.1 (Continued)

Methodology Used
Author Methodology Dataset Result
[24] Jiang et al Multilayered attribute VERI776, Vehicle ID. _
driven vehicle re-id
[7] Kakani et al. ANN _ Accuracy: 94.45%
[22] Liu et al. Region aware deep VERI,VehicleID Accuracy for VERI:
model 94%
[1] Mariscal-García et al. DNN Dataset from Stanford Accuracy: 88%
University
[15] Peng et al. Multi-region features Vehicle ID, VERI-776 _
learning model
Context-based
ranking
[6] Pustokhina et al. OKM-CNN Stanford FZU Cars, Accuracy: 98.10%
HumAIn 2019
Challenge
[5] Sajjad et al. OCR using Python _ Accuracy for
License plate
localization: 92%
Character separation:
95.7%
Character recognition:
94.3%
[11] Soon et al. PCA network-based PLUS, CompCars PLUS: 99.51%
CNN (PCNN) CompCars: 89.83%
[14] Teng et al. DNN UAV-VeID _
[25] Tian et al. GRMF VERI776, Vehicle ID. _

[20] Tumrani et al. Partial attention of VERI,VehicleID _

multilayer-attribute
learning network
[19] Wang et.al. DFN VERI-776, Vehicle ID _
[10] Yang et al. Modified YOLOv3 VLD-30 _
[9] Yu et al. OE-POEM HFUT-VL _
[8] Zhao et al. Support vector _ Accuracy for
machine, CV: 89.86%
Cross validation, GWO: 96.25
Gray Wolf Optimize
[16] Zhao et al. ROI vehicle re-id and VAC21, Vehicle ID _
retrieval
[23] Zheng et al. Multiscale attention VERI776, Vehicle ID, _
Re-id of vehicle PKU-VD
[17] Zhu et al. JFSDL VehicleID, VERI _
[13] Zhu et al. Quadruple directional VERI, VehicleID Accuracy: 83.74%
deep learning network
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7.3 CONCLUSION
This chapter describes different methodologies used for identifying the character-
istics and features of a vehicle. The different methods are explained, such as image
capturing, detection, identification, automatic recognition of license plates, logo rec-
ognition, model recognitions, and re-identification process of vehicles, using differ-
ent technologies and algorithms. All these methodologies are based on ANN, as the
combination of CNN and the DNN algorithms. In each case, different test results
can be obtained by utilizing different datasets, which provide certain accuracy. We
should provide an initiative to improve the accuracy of the test results.

7.4 OPEN RESEARCH AREAS

In order to identify features of vehicle, different methodologies are proposed, each
using a different dataset. Using research and practice, it is possible for existing meth-
odologies to be improved in terms of accuracy by overcoming certain challenges
associated with vehicle feature recognition, including low-illumination conditions,
viewpoint variations, changing weather conditions, and the presence of the same
model of vehicle.
Conflicts of Interest: No conflicts exist for the authors of this paper, either finan-
cial or non-financial.

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 8 Plant Leaf Disease
Detection Using
Supervised Machine
Learning Algorithm
Prasannavenkatesan Theerthagiri

8.1 INTRODUCTION
In spite of the fact that agriculture accounts for more than 70% of India’s labor force,
India is considered to be a developed nation. When it comes to selecting the appro-
priate varieties of crops and pesticides for their plants, farmers have a number of
alternatives available to them. Because it might be challenging, the diagnosis of plant
diseases has to be completed as quickly as possible. In the beginning, a field expert
carried out manual checks and examinations of the plant diseases. The processing
of this requires a significant amount of time and a substantial amount of labor. The
visual assessment of plant diseases is a subjective activity that is susceptible to psy-
chological and cognitive processes that can lead to prejudice, optical illusions, and,
ultimately, mistake [1]. Despite the fact that human vision and cognition are remark-
able at finding and interpreting patterns, the visual assessment of plant diseases is a
task that is prone to error because it is a subjective activity.
Expert observation with the naked eye is the method that is used the most often
in the process of identifying plant diseases [2]. On the other hand, this requires
constant monitoring by trained professionals, which, on large farms, may be pro-
hibitively costly. The automatic detection of plant diseases is an important area of
study because it has the potential to assist in the monitoring of huge fields of crops
and, as a result, the identification of disease signals on plant leaves as soon as they
occur on plant leaves. Because of this, researchers are looking for a method that can
accurately diagnose illnesses while also being fast, automated, and cost effective [3].
Monitoring the leaf area is a useful technique for examining the physiological ele-
ments of plant growth, including photosynthesis and transpiration processes. It also
helps in estimating the amount of damage caused by leaf diseases and pastes, deter-
mining the amount of stress produced by water and the environment, and selecting
the amount of fertilizer that is required for optimal management and treatment.
According to FAO world agricultural data from 2014, India is the top producer of a
range of fresh fruits and vegetables. India was one of the top five agricultural produc-
ers in the world in 2010, producing over 80% of all agricultural goods, including cash
commodities like coffee and cotton [4]. In 2011, India was among the top five global
producers of animal and poultry meat, having one of the quickest growth rates.

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8.2 LITERATURE SURVEY

Savita N. Ghaiwat and colleagues [5] describe the results of an investigation into
different classification methods for the categorization of plant leaf diseases. The
k-nearest neighbors technique is appropriate for the present testing environment and
for making predictions about the students’ classes. It is difficult to use SVM for clas-
sification if the training data cannot be linearly separated.
The technique of leaf segmentation that was presented by Sanjay B. Dhaygude
and colleagues [6] is one in which the red, green, blue (RGB) picture is transformed
into the hue, saturations, and intensity (HSI) color format. This strategy is broken
down into four phases. The first is to change the format of the RGB into HSI. In
the second step of the process, green pixels are masked using a threshold value.
The third step involves applying the mask to the primary picture and extracting a
segmented portion of the primary image. The last stage, often known as the fourth
major stage, is when the segmentation is finally finished.
Mrunalini R. Badnakhe et al. [7] provide a description of a method for classify-
ing and diagnosing the many different illnesses that might affect plants. A method
of identification that is based on machine learning will be of tremendous use to the
Indian economy since it will help save time, money, and effort. The approach of
color co-occurrence is used in the aforementioned article in order to extract feature
sets. Neural networks are applied in order to automatically detect illnesses present
in leaf tissue. The proposed approach may be of considerable assistance in accurate
identification of the leaf, and it seems to be an important technique in the event of
stem and root illness, all while needing less computing labor to implement.
Disease detection is said to include a few different steps, as stated in S.
Arivazhagan et al.’s research [8]. The following are the four most significant of these
factors: First, the input picture is converted into RGB format. Next, the thresholding
segmentation approach is used to mask the green pixels that have been individually
segmented. After that, the features of the sickness that were collected in order to
classify it are given to the person who is doing the classifying. The usefulness of the
proposed algorithm is shown by the fact that it is capable of accurately recognizing
and categorizing the illnesses with a rate of 94%. The durability of the suggested
method was shown by utilizing experimental results from around 500 plant leaves
that were stored in a database.
Anand H. Kulkarni et al. [9] propose the use of artificial neural networks (ANN)
in conjunction with a variety of image processing techniques for the purpose of
accurately identifying plant diseases at an early stage. For both the Gabor feature
extraction approach and the ANN classifier, our system obtained an accuracy of
91%. A classifier that is based on an artificial neural network (ANN) will integrate a
disease’s texture, color, and features in order to categorize and identify it.
Sabah Bashir et al. [10] explain how illness detection in the Malus domestic apple
may be accomplished via the use of k-mean clustering, texture, and color analysis.
It does this by using similar textural and color aspects in both normal and affected
parts of the leaf in order to detect and differentiate between the various leaf charac-
teristics. It is possible that in the not-too-distant future, data categorization will entail
the use of classifiers such as Bayes, principal component, and k-means clustering.
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According to Smita Naikwadi and colleagues’ [11] research, histogram matching

can be utilized in the diagnosis of plant diseases. Histogram matching is performed
using edge detection and color characteristics because the disease manifests itself
only in the plant’s leaves. Using an edge-detection algorithm and a layer separation
approach, the training process separates the layers of an RGB picture into red, green,
and blue channels. These channels represent the individual layers of the image. The
color co-occurrence texture analysis approach is one that uses spatial gray-level
dependency matrices as its foundation.
Both the triangle threshold and the simple threshold technique are presented in [12]
by Sanjay B. Patil and colleagues. These procedures separate the area around the lesion
from the part of the leaf that is affected. The last phase in the process involves using the
lesion area as well as the leaf area fraction to categorize the sickness. According to the
findings of the study, the suggested approach for evaluating leaf sickness is both fast and
accurate, and threshold segmentation can measure the leaf’s surface area.
Piyush Chaudhary and colleagues [13] offer a system that segments disease
spots on plant leaves by using image processing methods. In this research, the HSI,
CIELAB, and YCbCr color spaces are compared with one another in terms of the
methodology used to diagnose illness spots. By using the median filter, the picture
was given a calmer appearance. In the tenth and last stage, known as stage 1030, the
Otsu method may be used for the color component in order to establish the detection
threshold for the hazardous site.
In their work, Arti N. Rathod and colleagues [14] present a comprehensive explana-
tion of numerous ways for recognizing leaf disease using image processing techniques.
These methods may be applied to a variety of leaves. In the current study on methods, the
goal is to increase throughput while simultaneously reducing the amount of subjectivity
that comes from using naked-eye observation to detect and diagnose plant diseases.

8.3 PROPOSED SYSTEM

Figure 8.1 shows a block schematic of the proposed system.

FIGURE 8.1 Block diagram of the plant leaf disease detection.

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8.3.1 Leaf Disease Image Database

The collection includes disease-free and diseased apple, grape, tomato, and corn
leaf images of PlantVillage dataset [15]. Seventy-five percent of the data is put to use
for instructional reasons, while the remaining 25% is used for diagnostic functions.
After that, the image is downsized to 256 × 256 pixels. This database is meticulously
developed because it determines the classifier’s efficiency and the suggested system’s
performance. Table 8.1 depicts the distribution of the dataset for training and testing.

8.3.2 Image Preprocessing
Image preprocessing is used to improve the quality of images before they are pro-
cessed and analyzed further. The RGB format of the supplied images is used initially.
The RGB photos are first transformed to gray scale. The images that were obtained
are a little noisy. The color transformation is used to determine an image’s color and
brightness. The quality of a picture may be improved with the use of a median filter.

8.3.3 Feature Extraction
The feature is computed as a consequence of one or more measurements, each of
which identifies a measurable attribute of an item, and it assesses some of the object’s
most important characteristics while doing so. Both low-level and high-level traits
may be used in the classification of all qualities. It is possible to obtain low-level
features directly from the source pictures; however, high-level feature extraction
necessitates the extraction of low-level features first. One of the characteristics of the
surface is the texture. The geographical distribution of different shades of gray inside
a neighborhood is what characterizes that neighborhood. Because a texture shows its
properties via both the positions of its pixels and the values of those pixels, there are
many different methods to classify textures. The size or resolution at which a picture

TABLE 8.1
Dataset Distribution
Dataset Plants Total Images Training Images Testing Images
Apple, black rot 621 497 124
Apple, cedar apple rust 275 220 55
Apple, healthy 1628 1299 329
Corn (maize), gray leaf spot 513 411 102
Corn (maize), common rust 1192 954 238
Corn (maize), healthy 1157 925 232
Grape, black rot 1180 944 236
Grape, esca (black measles) 1383 1107 276
Grape, healthy 423 339 84
Tomato, early blight 1000 800 200
Tomato, healthy 1588 1270 318
Tomato, late blight 1902 1521 381
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is shown may have an effect on the appearance of the image’s texture. A texture that
seems to have distinct characteristics when seen on a smaller scale might change into
a more uniform appearance as the scale is increased [16].

8.3.3.1 Shape Features

The geometry of the leaves determines a great deal of the plant’s properties. The width
of the leaf is defined by the length of the minor axis, while its length is determined by
the Euclidean distance between two locations located on each side of the long axis.

Length of the leaf

Aspect Ratio = (8.1)
The breadth of the leaf

The length and width of the leaf are used to compute the leaf aspect ratio. To
calculate the area, first determine the size of a single pixel.

Area = Area of a pixel * Total no. of pixels present in the leaf (8.2)

The count of pixels with the leaf margin determines the leaf’s perimeter.
Rectangularity depicts the resemblance of a leaf to a rectangle.

L *W
Rectangularity = (8.3)
A
where L is the length, W is the width, and A is the area of the leaf.

8.3.3.2 Shape Texture

The feature is computed as a consequence of one or more measurements, each of
which identifies a measurable attribute of an item, and it quantifies a number of
the object’s most important characteristics in the process. The use of low-level and
high-level characteristics allows for the categorization of all qualities. While it is
possible to extract low-level features directly from the source pictures, high-level
feature extraction always requires the previous step of extracting low-level features
first. One of the characteristics of the surface is the texture. The geographical distri-
bution of different shades of gray inside a neighborhood is what characterizes that
neighborhood. Because a texture shows its properties via both the positions of its
pixels and the values of those pixels, there are many different methods to classify
textures. The size or resolution at which a picture is shown may have an effect on the
appearance of the image’s texture. The size or resolution at which a picture is shown
may have an effect on the appearance of the image’s texture. A texture that seems to
have distinct characteristics when seen on a smaller scale might change into a more
uniform appearance as the scale is increased [17].
In statistical texture analysis, a distribution of pixel intensity at a particular point
is what represents the properties of the texture. It includes first-order statistics, sec-
ond-order statistics, and higher-order statistics, all of which are determined by the
number of pixels or dots that make up each combination. It is possible to do an analy-
sis of a picture as a texture by using second-order statistics of extracting features
based on gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) [18].
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FIGURE 8.2 (a) Example of an image with four gray-level images. (b) GLCM for distance
1 and direction 0°.

A database called the GLCM may be used to determine the frequency with which
a certain combination of pixel brightness values occurs in a picture. The GLCM of
a four-level gray-scale picture is created in the manner seen in Figure 8.2 when the
distance is 1 and the direction is 0 degrees.
The image’s statistical data are referred to as features. GLCM is a technique for
extracting distinct characteristics from grayscale and binary images. The following
GLCM characteristics are retrieved using the suggested method.

8.3.3.2.1 Contrast
The local differences in the gray-level co-occurrence matrix are measured using
contrast.

Contrast = ∑i − j
i, j
2
p ( i, j ) (8.4)

8.3.3.2.2 Homogeneity
The closeness of the element distribution in GLCM to the GLCM diagonals is mea-
sured by homogeneity.

Homogeneity = ∑ i, j 1 +1(i − j ) 2 p ( i, j ) (8.5)

8.3.3.2.3 Energy
It measures the uniformity among the pixels.

Energy = ∑ i, j p ( i, j ) 2 (8.6)

8.3.3.2.4 Entropy
It measures the statistical measurement of the randomness of each pixel.

Entropy = − ∑ p (i, j ) log ( p (i, j ))

i, j
(8.7)
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8.3.3.2.5 Dissimilarity
Dissimilarity is a metric that describes how different gray-level pairings in an image
vary.

Dissimilarity = ∑ i − j p ( i, j )
i, j
(8.8)

where p(i, j) = image pixel to be processed.

8.3.4 Classification
The machine learning technique is used to assign categories to various pictures
in this suggested study. When the classifiers have been properly trained using
the training set, they are next applied to the testing set. After that, the perfor-
mance is judged based on a comparison of the predicted labels and the actual
labels that were produced. During the training and evaluation phases of this
method, a decision tree and a gradient-boosting algorithm are put to use in order
to classify leaf pictures according to whether they are healthy or affected by a
certain illness.

8.3.4.1 Decision Tree Algorithm

A decision tree is an important framework for classifying different kinds of sce-
narios. It is comparable to supervised machine learning in the sense that data is
continuously segmented in accordance with a parameter. A tree structure known as
a decision tree may be described as having nodes such as the root, intermediate, and
leaf nodes. Both classification and regression may be done with the help of a decision
tree (Figure 8.3).

FIGURE 8.3 Decision tree.

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The decision tree (DT) algorithm is given below.

Input: S, where S = set of classification instances

Output: decision tree

1: Procedure build tree

2: Repeat
3: Gain_max ← 0
4: Split A ← null
5: e ← Entropy (Attributes)
6: for all Attributes α in S do
7: gain ← Gain_Information (a, e)
8: if gain > Gain_max then
9: Gain_max ← gain
10: SplitA ← α
11: end if
12: end for
13: Partition (S, splitA)
14: Until all partition processed
15: End procedure

8.3.4.2 Gradient Boosting Algorithm

Gradient boosting (GB) is a technique of machine learning (ML) that is used for
classification and regression. It generates a prediction model by using an ensem-
ble of usually binary trees [19]. The gradient-boosting technique is at the heart of
XGBoost, an ensemble approach that combines fundamental weak ML algorithms
into a more extended model, as seen in Figure 8.4.

FIGURE 8.4 Schematic representation of the gradient-boosting machine learning technique.

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The gradient-boosting algorithm supports both binary and multi-class classifica-

tion. Compared to existing categorization techniques, the suggested approach pro-
vides improved accuracy [20]. After evaluating the results, it was discovered that the
proposed method had a higher accuracy of 80.02%. The prediction model’s accuracy
may be improved in one of two ways: by adopting feature engineering or by employ-
ing the boosting algorithm right away.

Input: Training images

1: Initialize f0(x)argminp ∑N L(yi, p)

2: For m=1 to M, do
3: Step1: compute negative Gradient

(
 ∂ L yi , F ( xi )
yi = − 
) 
 ∂ Fx i 

4: Step 2: Fit the model

N

∑  y − β h ( x ;α )
2
α m = argminα ,β i m

5: Step 3: Choose a gradient descent step size as

N

ρm = argmin p ∑L(y , F
i =1
i m (
− 1( xi ) + ρ h ( xi ; α m ) ))
6: Step 4: Update the estimation of F(x)

Fm ( x ) = Fm −1 ( x ) + ρ mh ( x , α m )

7: end for
8: Output: the final regression function Fm(x)

8.4 RESULTS
The Python programming language, OpenCV for image processing, and scikit-learn
for classification purposes are all used in the proposed system. This system has been
trained and tested on Windows 10, and it has an Intel i5 core and 8 gigabytes of
RAM. A qualitative and quantitative examination of the data are used to assess the
performance of the system. Accurate categorization is used in the process of doing
quantitative analysis.

8.4.1 Analysis of the Qualitative Data

The objective of the qualitative analysis is to provide a description of the circum-
stance that is exhaustive in scope. There is no effort made to ascribe frequencies to
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FIGURE 8.5 Qualitative analysis on apple black rot leaf: (a) input image, (b) HSV image,
(c) mask, (d) processed mask, (e) extracted leaf, (f) classified image.

the linguistic characteristics found in the data, and exceptional events are han-
dled the same as those that are more prevalent. Figure 8.5 depicts the qualitative
research that was conducted on the approach that was suggested for identifying
leaf diseases.
Table 8.2 shows the results of qualitative analysis using different machine learn-
ing classifiers.
Figures 8.6 and 8.7 depicts a graphical study of the decision tree and gradient
boosting method, showing the accuracy for each plant and the combined dataset.

TABLE 8.2
Quantitative Analysis of the Proposed System in Terms of Accuracy
Classifier Apple Corn Grape Tomato Combined
Decision Tree 87.53% 95.76% 74.9% 82.88% 69.89%
Gradient Boosting 94.59% 98.54% 85.17% 88.02% 80.02%
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FIGURE 8.6 Qualitative analysis on apple black rot leaf: (a) input image, (b) HSV image,
(c) mask, (d) processed mask, (e) extracted leaf, (f) classified image.

According to a qualitative examination, the gradient-boosting strategy outper-

forms the option for both individual and combined datasets. The maize dataset and
the Apple leaf disease picture dataset yield the best results for the classifier. It has
also been discovered that as the number of classes rises, the classifier’s performance
decreases.

FIGURE 8.7 Graphical analysis of the accuracy of decision tree and gradient-boosting
algorithm on individual plant leaf disease dataset and combined leaf disease dataset.
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8.5 CONCLUSION
The classification of plant leaf diseases is the topic of this research, which provides
the machine learning techniques known as decision trees and gradient boosting. The
form and texture traits are retrieved in order to differentiate between healthy plants
and the many illnesses that might affect plants. The assessment of the suggested sys-
tem is done with the help of the PlantVillage dataset. The suggested technique was
subjected to both qualitative and quantitative examination, which revealed that the
system is capable of properly classifying plant leaf diseases. According to the results
of the provided methodology, the gradient-boosting classifier achieves an accuracy
rate of 80.05% for the PlantVillage database.
In the future, the accuracy of the system will increase thanks to the implemen-
tation of a variety of feature extraction strategies and classification algorithms, by
merging different classification algorithms using the fusion classification method, to
achieve the goal of increasing the detection rate of the process of classification. In
response to the identification of disease, the farmer will get the appropriate mixture
of fungicides for continuing application to their crops.

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 9 Smart Scholarship
Registration Platform
Using RPA Technology
Jalaj Mishra and Shivani Dubey

9.1 INTRODUCTION
As the scope of education is growing continuously, the number of students is also
growing in every university/college/school. And there is a provision of government
scholarships for students studying in any university/college/school. If any student
wants to receive the benefit of this provision of government scholarships, they will
have to apply for the scholarship registration procedure according to the underlying
scholarship provision criteria. The registration process for a government scholar-
ship is a long process. In this procedure, students fill out a long digital form to be
registered on the government scholarship portal. But, as we are seeing in the current
scenario, the educational cost is going up continuously, so there is also a growing
need for a scholarship for every student for their graduate-level and further studies in
universities and colleges. So, every student wants to have a government scholarship
today. The scholarship registration of a university/college-level student is the respon-
sibility of the university/college administration (i.e., each student of the university/
college should be registered successfully for the scholarship on the government
scholarship portal). To fulfill this responsibility, the university/college administra-
tion appoints a member or group of members to register all students for scholarship
on the government portal. This is a big task for the team, and it is also complex.
The members perform the tasks manually for each student. This takes too much
effort and time, with a great margin of manual errors. To remedy this issue, robot-
ics process automation (RPA) can be introduced as the solution. By using RPA, the
university/college administration can automate the task of filling out the scholarship
forms for students, thereby getting a big relief in the scholarship registration process.

9.2 ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION

Automation of robotic processes is that making creation simple, implementing, and take
care of software robots that copy as humans connect to the cloud-based applications and
systems. Instead of using people to perform repetitive and low-value tasks such as sim-
ply logging into systems and applications, relocating documents and folders, retrieving,
duplicating, and compounding by the fact, and filling out forms, software robots can
now perform these tasks. RPA is a software that is created and used to perform types
of administrative tasks that otherwise require human work simplification for instance,
transferring information from various sources of input, such as email messages and
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spreadsheets, to registration systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) [1].

Robotic automation refers to the utilization of specific technologies and methods to
utilize a machine or “virtual machine” rather than an individual to control ongoing soft-
ware applications, such as ERP, Asserts apps, and datasets, and to acquire knowledge
management in the same way that humans currently practice [2]. RPA, also known as
automated preparation computerization, is the use of computer program bots to auto-
mate incredibly tedious tasks that are frequently completed by information workers [3].
In spite of the fact that the phrase “robotic process automation” promotes the notion of
robots carrying out human tasks, it may actually be a software configuration. RPA is
the technology that executes common process tasks in accordance with straightforward
rules. Its range of capabilities includes filling out forms and responding to emails. It can
also read and extract data from corporate planning applications and perform simple cal-
culations [4]. The robot used in RPA is programmed. Users are unlikely to see a physi-
cal computer having arms, legs, and wheels and tapping away on a keyboard. A fully
automated robot instructor captures keystrokes and mouse clicks with the aid of a piece
of software. To mimic a person’s actions, a computer (the robot) actually replaces these
actions. RPA, or rule-based automated process, is a process that automates processes
that are based on rules, using software that attempts to simulate actions after having a
conversation with several other applications on a device. This typically entails reading,
writing, or possibly tapping already existing systems employed for completion of the
required tasks. In addition, such robots make decisions based on the information and
predetermined rules and carry out complex calculations [5]. RPA usage in businesses
has grown significantly in recent years and is expected to increase by 20% to 30% annu-
ally, or $3.97 billion, by 2025. RPA growth is anticipated to occur between 2021 and
2028 at a percentage of 32.8%. Organizations are implementing RPA in an effort to cut
costs and boost productivity, efficiency, and service quality (Figure 9.1) [6].

FIGURE 9.1 Growth and efficiency of RPA.

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The implementation of this software is anticipated to improve productivity by

approximately 86%, improve performance by approximately 90%, and lower costs of
the workplace by approximately 59%. Because of these major effectiveness improve-
ments, robotization has altered various organizations’ priorities, including those in
the banking industry. As a result, 30% of banks globally and 45% in Poland have
designated it as a priority [7].
The next innovation wave will change outsourcing: automation. The race to
emerge as the leading automation-enabled network operator in the sector is already
beginning to take shape. In due course, we’ll probably witness an armed conflict for
the most innovative automation tools, which will result in new products and delivery
paradigms. Even though the phrase “automation” evokes thoughts of exact robotic
systems doing human efforts in offices, it refers specifically to the automation of
fully performed efficient delivery.

9.3 BENEFITS OF RPA

As you all know, we can’t ignore the economics of RPA and its uses in different
industries. By the use of RPA, human employees are free from mundane, repeti-
tive work, and it empowers employees to focus on other core objectives of business,
which brings various benefits to the organization. RPA has a successful effect on
the operations of the business and its outcome. Robotic Process automation brings
corporate advantages like cost reduction, greater accuracy, delivery speed, and other
benefits. And it continuously adds value because it spreads and takes up momentum
across the organization. RPA enhances the outcomes of the business process, such as
customer satisfaction. The benefits of RPA are the following:

a. Cost saving and fast ROI: According to estimates, RPA can cut processing
costs by 60% to 80%. Anyone can quickly become an expert at creating
RPA bots in a non-coding environment where no coding knowledge is nec-
essary, and they can then start generating ROI. An employee squanders 40%
of their time on administrative tasks that can be automated. Automation can
help to recover the cost in a very short time span. In less than 12 months
most of the enterprises see positive results. It’s all about gains.
b. Increased speed and employee productivity: All of us are aware of RPA
and how it controls numerous repetitive processes and tasks in business.
Employees can engage in more activities that add value to the company.
RPA enables staff to carry out more important tasks for the business and
its clients. Employees appreciate RPA because it eases their workload.
Employee productivity rises when they believe their job is highly valued
and noteworthy, which can aid in raising productivity.
c. Higher accuracy: We all make mistakes at work because we are human,
but robotic software never does. Robots are dependable and consistent, and
they can eliminate processing errors. RPA has a perfect accuracy rate if pro-
cesses and sub-processes are properly optimized and accurately mapped.
d. Enhanced efficiency: Software robots can be employed 365 days a year,
24 hours per day. They never need a vacation or a holiday. We can replace
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the work of three or four employees with a single robot. More and more
work can be processed in the same amount of time, with less effort.
e. Super scalability: RPA performs a large quantity of processes from the
cloud to the desktop in a parallel manner. RPA easily handles any workload
or pressure, whether preplanned or not.
f. Improvement of management capabilities: This benefit improves manage-
ment and administrative capabilities such as attendance management (auto-
matic dealing with participants, sending robotized reminders and warnings
and final report to understudies), timetable gathering, and other tedious
tasks in HR, finance, and admin departments such as workers onboarding/
offboarding, stock administration, etc. Due to the increasing benefits and
the versatility of RPA, this technology is used in various industries, some
of are as follows:
• Business process outsourcing (BPO) sector: With RPA, the BPO sec-
tor can spend less on external labor.
• Financial sector: RPA helps to handle huge amounts of transactional
data and other of information.
• Healthcare sector: RPA improves patient-capture processes in the
healthcare industry by sending computer-controlled reminders for
important appointments and removing human error.
• Telecommunications sector: In this sector, RPA helps with upload-
ing and extracting data and collecting information from client phone
systems.
• Government sector: RPA reduces the time of populating subcontrac-
tors’ forms and various verification processes by automating reports
and new systems.

9.4 BACKGROUND
In 2021, Tanya Nandwani et al. proposed RPA-related academic area remedies. The
enquiry of the understudy’s assessment results is mechanized in this paper. In this
paper, the given description of the project is that the student information is pre-
defined in the XLS format, which is read by the RPA service, and RPA will upload
the information in the university portal. For the implementation of this described
methodology, they used HTML, JavaScript, Selenium Scripting, and Java technol-
ogy. They draw the conclusion that the research demonstrates a successful robotic
system software in order to make a college’s investigation easier. They mentioned
in the paper that their results demonstrate that no work was done with mistakes.
Likewise, compared to a manual examination by humans, this investigation took
approximately 94.44% less time [8].
In 2020, Nandwani et al. proposed a solution in the educational sector that shows
how RPA is being used to automate many of the procedures involved in running a
student system, as well as how it integrates routine tasks inside of an ERP system. A
chatbot is also used here within the solution, allowing users to extract the required
information. With the aid of RPA technology, all of the processes in this work are
automated. The RPA bot automates the daily repetitive processes in the ERP system
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to maintain ongoing maintenance. The proposed system says that by using RPA and
chatbot, the student information within an ERP system can be managed efficiently
without errors because it allows efficient management of functions and procedures.
Here a stack of technologies has been used to implement this proposed solution. For
developing the chatbot, they used Dialogflow and a webhook, and to automate the
process flow, RPA’s UI path was integrated with the chatbot and MySQL database.
The result of this study is that this automated student management system helps
institutes keep track of data related to the users of this system, so faculty can track
students’ performance easily. They conclude that these technologies together provide
a user-friendly interface, an ERP, and a chatbot. It will help the firm to maintain the
data in an efficient way and control the data also [9]. The advantages of this new
RPA technology and implementations of RPA in different domains are provided
by applying it to organizational processes of public administration. Introducing the
robotization process lowers the cost and automates the processes and functions. The
newest technologies are quickly implemented in all spheres of activity. Technologies
are designed to enhance or optimize the management and growth of organizations
by introducing new levels of service quality and efficiency. Various manufacturing
tasks and operations are carried out by smart robots and smart devices. To complete
a business process, robotization is employed as an automatic application which cop-
ies human personal actions to the data. The amount of data processed and how effec-
tively the procedure can be algorithmized are presented as different requirements for
RPA repetitive tasks. This paper also clarifies how RPA can be used by both private
businesses and the public sector [10].
A thorough examination of the top platforms, namely UiPath, Automation
360, and Blue Prism, is presented in “Delineated Analysis of Robotic Process
Automation Tools”. When promptness is expected across all industries, the rate at
which various processes are carried out becomes crucial. The authors compared
these tools while taking into account a number of factors, including front-office
automation, back-office automation, security, and how user-friendly and code
free they were. With UiPath’s adaptive algorithms pushing it beyond all reason-
able limits, this paper focuses on its potential future applications [11]. The world-
wide market of RPA had a value of $1.29 billion in 2020, according to a Fortune
Business Insights report. The global impact of COVID-19 on the RPA over the
past two years has been dizzying, a positive impact that has increased demand in
all regions. Compared to the average annual growth between 2017 and 2020, the
worldwide economy showed a significant expansion of 21% in 2020, according to
Fortune Business Insights analysis [12].
This was a case study. In 2020, during COVID, the University of Tirana imple-
mented RPA in the university for the administration process. This paper explains
that there were many difficulties in schools/universities that school administra-
tive boards faced to manage their administrative tasks during COVID. One of the
processes carried out every year in each study cycle is the application for schol-
arships. Considering that last year the schools (universities) to respect the social
rules of COVID realized the application for scholarships by filling out the form,
they realize a program with RPA that automates the process of calculating the
lists of applications for scholarships. Every year scholarship application is a very
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big and important task for the administrative board in any school/college/univer-
sity, which was the same during COVID. During the pandemic 2020 study cycle,
the University of Tirana implemented the RPA to count the list of scholarship
applications using UiPATH, which is an administrative task. According to them,
an RPA bot handles all the processes that read the email (in the specific case of
the teaching secretary) and, depending on the subject of the email, downloads the
scholarship application forms, reads the data needed with OCR technology, and
throws them all into Excel, thus avoiding working hours of a person who opens
emails, checks data, determines the type of scholarship, puts the data into Excel,
thus repeating a long cycle. By this we get results that are sent by email, with the
students’ ID, type of scholarship, and the status of whether it is approved or not.
The whole process described above is executed in very few seconds. One of the
advantages of using RPA is the realization of voluminous and repetitive work in a
very short time and very precisely [1].

9.5 ISSUES IN ROBOTIZATION OF A PROCESS

Since RPA is a relatively increasing automation technique, its current systems
face a number of difficulties. Various articles demonstrate the RPA challenges.
The most crucial thing to know is whether the process can be automated or not,
because process automation depends greatly on this understanding, A recurring
problem seems to be selection of a task for automation. Companies struggle to
apply automation on extremely difficult and fractionable tasks involving parties
due to the lack of knowledge about RPA automation. Companies struggle to
find the best solutions for their problems, and internal resistance to embracing
new cultures is another issue. One difficulty is that staff members are unsure of
how this adoption will affect their jobs (systems, document structure, and other
changes) [13].
RPA is a new technology, so knowledge and experience in implementation are
lacking [14]. Among the major things for RPA implementations are access and secu-
rity. Humans have always controlled who has access to what resources. However,
new regulations must take into account software robots’ access to information [15].
Although the majority of businesses have initiated the usage of digitalization as
an adaptable, cutting-edge method of information storage, others are still lagging
behind. The use of unordered documents continues to be a major barrier to orga-
nizations’ adoption of RPA [15]. The total absence of experience and knowledge
with this software contributes to the emergence of contextual resistance to change.
First off, some employees refuse to adopt this new technology unless forced to do
so because they are afraid of losing their jobs, which reduces compliance. Second,
because they are satisfied with their current work cultures, some entities fail to sup-
port and prioritize this adoption [16]. Similar to how current security procedures
do not take into account the establishment of digital workers, organizations face a
great challenge in successfully adopting a new security framework [17]. Companies
find it difficult to adopt RPA due to the software’s novelty and the resulting dearth
of documentation because there are no standards or methodologies in place [18, 19]
as shown in Table 9.1.
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TABLE 9.1
Issues in RPA
S. No. Concerns Dates & Writers
1. Absence of Kokina et al. 2021 [17]; Saukkonen et al. 2019 [20];
expertise and Wewerka et al. 2020 [14]; Gotthardt et al. 2020 [21];
knowledge Kokina & Blanchette 2019 [22]; Marciniak & Stanisławski
2021 [13]; Hegde et al. 2018 [23]; Lacity et al. 2015 [24];
Flechsig et al. 2021 [25]
2. Resistance from Saukkonen et al. 2019 [20]; Gotthardt et al. 2020 [21]; Viale
workers and & Zouari 2020 [17]; Marciniak &Stanisławski 2021 [13];
investors Fernandez & Aman 2018 [25]; Willcocks et al. 2017 [26];
Flechsig et al. 2021 [25]
3. Faulty procedures Viale & Zouari 2020 [16]; Hegde et al. 2018 [23]; Siderska
2020 [27]
4. Incompatible Wewerka J et al 2020 Jan 22 [14]; Januszewski et al. 2021
information [28]; Gotthardt et al. 2020 [21]; Hegde et al. 2018 [23]

9.6 TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES

9.6.1 RPA As a Rising Technology
RPA is used to automate tasks in corporations. This technology provides the capac-
ity to process large amounts of data, minimize complexities and mistakes brought on
by human error, increase the motion of the process, and continue operations without
the need for rest like human workers need [22]. With the help of this technology,
employees can be freed up from boring and repetitive business tasks, allowing them
to focus their skills on more creative or complex thinking tasks. With the use of this
rising technology, intelligent programs are called “software robots.”
Their crucial tasks include gathering data available on the platforms, making
changes in the database, controlling many tasks on the basis of requirements of an IT
company, automating the sending of emails, and migrating extremely large amounts
of data in various systems as well as the validation of that. Only those business pro-
cesses that have clearly predefined rules and regulations of the business can use the
technology. It primarily entails interacting with the interfaces of IT systems while
mapping the steps that employees take to complete the entire business process [23].
It is important to note that RPA technology accepts non-encroaching methods to find
specific properties of developing software when examining its structure and func-
tionality. This technology can be recognized as follows (Table 9.2):

• Routine tasks—Routine tasks are those that are performed on a regular

basis. Any process can go for automation, the condition is that a problem
will be selected for automation if that executes again and again within the
constant frequency.
• Principle-based analysis of processes—In this analysis, execution depends
on a set of steps.
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TABLE 9.2
RPA Research Techniques
Protocol Elements of SLR Analysis Details for RPA
Availability Internet research, research gate.
Acronyms RPA, robotics in corporate, uses robotic process automation in
daily-life tasks, in government organizations, and in administration.
Search technique Prior writings, articles, document files, and papers released in
scientific journals receive preference, scientific journals, examples
from businesses that have implemented RPA, and reviews of
conferences and chapters.
Associability criteria Search RPA functional chart, RPA operating model, and the robotic
process automation
Exemption standards Articles with partial access, articles with few or no links to many
other papers, articles lacking complete PDF files, and articles
having access to simply the abstract

• Specified structure of data—Structuring of data is used to describe how

documents used in a specific business process have been standardized. It is
important to note that processes with inconsistent data structures or those
where a particular format has the power to convert frequently shouldn’t be
automated cause of the excessive number of exceptions.
• Non-encroaching tasks—This phrase refers to how RPA technology interacts
with the systems it works with, not the tasks that are carried out. Without
requiring deep access to services, a robotized and automated solution interacts
only with the systems of end users to retrieve and process visible data.

9.6.2 Automation 360

People are empowered by Automation Anywhere to contribute their ideas, thoughts,
and solution to any problems. We provide the most advanced digital platform in the
world that enables humans to work more by automating business or other processes.
In our proposed system, we have used RPA as a technology and “Automation 360
Community Edition,” a cloud-based RPA tool by Automation Anywhere. This tool
provides various benefits like AI bots, scalable bots, and many other automation
techniques that encourage users to practice automation on the various processes with
less effort and cost [24] as shown in Figure 9.2.
This is an easily available application platform that is full of various functional
operations; with the use of this platform, we can easily implement any RPA process
with less effort. In our research, we have used the Community Edition platform
because anyone can freely enjoy the benefits of this freely available platform and
can start our RPA journey with Community Edition of Automation Anywhere [25].

• In the cloud version, users can gain access to cutting-edge enterprise-class

technology.
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FIGURE 9.2 Automation 360 web page.

• It provides drag-and-drop activities.

• Bot creation is allowed for each level of skill that you have.
• In-product learning is level-wise.

We made a demo scholarship registration form using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
in this project. By using this demo form we can demonstrate the solution idea of our
project easily in front of our target audience. These technologies are described as
follows:

• Hyper-Text Markup Language: If we talk about markup language, then

HTML is the first response of anyone; it is a basic and well-known markup
language. With the use of HTML, we design web pages, documents, and
others things. To enhance representation, we can use various technolo-
gies with it, such as cascading style sheets and JavaScript to design web
pages and documents fully designed and stylish. Web pages and documents
designed with HTML can be easily displayed on web browsers like Chrome
and various others. The structure of the web pages is defined by HTML,
and all the semantics of the web pages are also defined by HTML.
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS): Cascading style sheets are used to display
HTML elements on the screen. CSS has the power to control multiple web
pages at one time. CSS was developed in 1996 by the World Wide Web
Consortium. “Cascading” in CSS means that we can apply different types
of style sheets to one web page. We are using CSS to separate the contents
of the web page including designs, formats, styles, and fonts in the demo
form which we created for demonstration.
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• JavaScript: In the list of widely used programming languages JavaScript is

one that is used for the back end as well as the front end. With the help of
JavaScript, we can create websites that are really amazing and stylish, that
can provide your clients with the best user interface experience. You can
build a website with good graphic design and feel. In every area of software
development, JavaScript is already presented. There are various areas in
which JavaScript is used:
• Validation of client inputs: If the user inputs anything, then it is really
important to verify that input before saving it to the server. JavaScript
is used for the verification of input by the user.
• Manipulation of the HTML page: With the help of JavaScript we can
easily add, remove, and update new tags or already coded tags of the
HTML page. This helps to change previously coded HTML on the page
and change its feel and look on the basis of the requirements of the
devices
• Notification with JS: We can use JavaScript if we are required to notify
users on the web page, then we can generate different types of pop-ups
on the screen.
• Back-end data loading: In order to load back-end data while performing
other tasks, JS offers an Ajax library which helps us to do this. Your
website visitors will have an amazing experience with this amazing
library.
• Application of server: Node JS is designed to build much faster and
more scalable applications. This event-driven library helps with the cre-
ation of extremely complex server applications such as web servers [34].

9.7 METHODOLOGY
9.7.1 Implications in Existing System
The scholarship registration process is traditionally handled manually, resulting in
a lot of effort and problems. Manual data processing and data entry is also a prob-
lem in today’s scenario because when we speak of any type of registration, it is our
responsibility to ensure that our data are entered correctly in the application form.
Due to many challenges, it can be difficult for students to successfully register for
scholarships [26].

1. In scholarship registration, there is a deadline for the application form to be

filled by the applicant. But with their busy routines, college students face a
challenge to complete their application forms. Thus, some students fail to
fill out their application forms on time.
2. The server site may be a big challenge for the students, because many stu-
dents who complete their application form after some time face server prob-
lems on the scholarship portal.
3. It is important to discuss that in the manual tradition of scholarship
registration it is not necessary that every student has their own laptop
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or desktop system. But with online registration, students who do not

have their own system need to pay a service for filling out their schol-
arship form.
4. As we all know, scholarship form registration is a lengthy process due
to the different pages of entries that are required for the completion
of the form. This takes longer when filling out the application form
manually.
5. In the traditional way, after registration, when students submit their final
print to the administration, it is a big job to handle a large number of docu-
ment sets. And administration has the responsibility to ensure that no docu-
ments are lost.

But by using an automated smart scholarship platform, we can overcome all the
challenges of the traditional scholarship system [27].

9.7.2 Proposed System

Using robotic process automation, it can be demonstrated that a smart schol-
arship registration platform can be efficiently managed with minimum effort
and without errors. It not only automates repeatable tasks or processes but
handles large amounts of data easily. The workflow designed for the proposed
system describes the flow of the process of all the tasks performed by the RPA
bot in order to give efficient and correct output in less time [28] as shown in
Figure 9.3.

FIGURE 9.3 Flowchart of proposed system.

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9.7.3 Data Collection and Source File Creation

In the first phase – data collection and source file creation – it is the responsibil-
ity of the administration of the organization first to check all the required details
asked by the scholarship application form and then to creates a Google form that
will ask for all required information from students. Send this Google form to all
the students as possible. After the students fill out the Google form, close that
Google form and then create a spreadsheet of the responses provided by the stu-
dents. This spreadsheet of responses is the source file, which is called scholarship
data of students. This spreadsheet is an unsorted file to provide more clarification.
Sort this spreadsheet by any method. (e.g., by class, by section, and roll number-
wise, etc.) This sorted spreadsheet is the final source file in the correct format.
This phase consists of all the above processes and is termed “data collection and
source file creation [29].

9.7.4 Creation and Structure of the Task Bot

After the source file is created, in this phase we will work on the creation of a task
bot. This phase can be considered the main phase of the complete proposed sys-
tem because the task bot is the main entity that will automate this task and process
the results. The creation of the task bot consists of three sub-phases which are the
following:

• Device registration
• Setting of user credentials
• Structure the RPA bot

9.8 IMPLEMENTATION
In order to create the task bot, first we need access to the Automation 360 Community
Edition. We have used RPA as a technology and the “Automation 360 Community
Edition.” Access the Automation Anywhere Community Edition and register. If you
have already registered, connect with the control room of Community Edition by
logging into the control room [30].
To register your device, following these steps:

• In the Navigation pane, click Devices under the Manage section.

• Click the Connect local device icon from the action menu.
• Once the Automation Anywhere bot agent has been downloaded click
Connect to my computer, and proceed to install it.
• To install the bot agent, adhere to the wizard’s instructions.

Note: You are prompted for proxy server authentication information if your device is
managed by a proxy server that authenticates users. The device cannot communicate
with the control room without these credentials. Register the device using a browser,
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FIGURE 9.4 Access the Automation Anywhere Community Edition.

usually a Chrome browser, with the Automation Anywhere extension enabled in

order to enable the authenticated proxy [31] as shown in Figure 9.4.

i. Enable the Chrome extension.

ii. Click Done.

9.8.1 Setting User Credentials

To set user credentials in the Automation Anywhere Community Edition, the follow-
ing steps must be followed (Figure 9.5):

• Click the Username in the Navigation pane.

• Click My settings in the flyout pane.
• Navigate to Devices and enter the Device username in the field.

Note: If your username is part of a domain, include the domain within the format
domain\username. Note: whoami is the command of the command prompt that pro-
vides the device username. It provides network-dependent credentials [32].
Great! Your device has now registered successfully and the login information
required for the execution of the bot is already provided to you.

9.8.2 Designing the Task Bot

The process of structuring the bot in the Automation Anywhere Community Edition
platform has the following steps (Figure 9.6):

• In the Explore page, click the Create a bot link.

• Enter a name for the bot and then click Create & edit.
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FIGURE 9.5 User credentials.

9.8.3 Running the Task Bot

After complete implementation of the task bot, we will run our task bot (Figure 9.7):

• Ensure that there are no indications of incomplete actions.

• In the Bot Editor toolbar, Click Run.

When you click Run the bot will start and do the task given (Figure 9.8).

FIGURE 9.6 Create a bot.

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FIGURE 9.7 Bot editor tool bar.

9.8.4 Implementing the Task Bot

Now we are ready to implement our task bot including all the required steps:

• From the Actions palette, search for the Step action and drag and drop the
Step action to the canvas.
• In the Action details pane, enter an appropriate title for the step.
• Click Save.
• Repeat steps I to III to add the remaining steps that the bot must perform.

9.8.5 Opening the CSV File

• Open the CSV file (Figure 9.9) by using the open action of the Excel
advanced package of the action palette and set all the parameters of this
related to this action.

FIGURE 9.8 Bot processing status.

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FIGURE 9.9 CSV file.

• Position the cursor in the required cell to update the status of the registra-
tion by using the “Go to cell option” of the excel advanced package of the
action palette and select the specific cell name in the cell option in the
properties section.

9.8.6 Launching the Scholarship Form

• Select the open action of the browser package in the action palette to open the
scholarship web form in the browser. Select the name of the browser in which
you want to open the scholarship web form in the Browser drop-down list.
• Enter the link of the scholarship web form or scholarship web portal in the
link to open the field (Figure 9.10).

FIGURE 9.10 Student scholarship web form.

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9.8.7 Populating the Web Form

• Extract the information from the CSV file.
• We assign each row of the CSV file to a variable by looping.
• Input the information from the CSV file into each field of the CRM web
form.
• After registering each Tuple update, its status in the designated cell into the
CSV file.

9.8.8 Sending the E-mail

After completing this registration process for all the records of the source file, it is
time to send a verification email to all the students saying that their scholarship reg-
istration has been successfully done; the message will also contain the registration
ID generated after a successful registration [33, 34]. After completion of the task,
save the source file and then close this source file by using the Close action of the
excel advanced package of the action palette.

9.9 RESULTS ANALYSIS

We are improving various factors like cost, time, and effort by providing this auto-
mated solution for the administration problem. The difference between this techno-
logical solution and the old system of scholarship registration can be easily compared.
Table 9.3 provides a comparison that demonstrates the clear differences and benefits
between the smart system and the traditional system [35, 36, 37].

TABLE 9.3
Results Analysis of Comparison between Traditional System and Proposed
System
S. No. Factors Traditional System Proposed Smart System
1. TIME In the traditional system, the In this proposed system this
form-filling process takes a very problem has been resolved
long time and requires much effort. because the bot fills the
application form within
minutes instead of days.
2. COST In the traditional system, the In this smart system, there is no
shopkeeper charged money to charge for the form-filling
students for form filling, which was process, and the student is free
very costly. from any type of headache.
3. MANUAL There are many manual tasks in the There is no requirement for
EFFORTS traditional system of registration. manual tasks in the smart
Organizations select a person for registration system. This
the scholarship registration process proposed system is free from
of students and pay a salary. human intervention. And it
saves money also.
(Continued)
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TABLE 9.3 (Continued)

Results Analysis of Comparison between Traditional System and Proposed
System
S. No. Factors Traditional System Proposed Smart System
4. CORRECTNESS In the manual form-filling process, In this smart registration
OF DATA there is a big possibility of errors; platform, there is no chance
mistakes can be done by a student of mistakes because software
or any data entry operator who fills robots never make mistakes
the registration form. like humans.
5. PAPER WORK In the traditional system, organizations In the smart system, there is
have a lot of paperwork to securely no paperwork for the
collect all the documents of each organization or students. And
student. There are lots of bundles of no probability of loss of any
student documents and it is a document.
challenge to safely manage all these
documents. There is a possibility of
loss of a document.

9.10 CONCLUSION
In this research chapter, a new solution technique is introduced and implemented that
could help the administration of institutions/colleges/universities. Basically, the objec-
tive of this research work was to solve a big real-life scholarship form registration
problem that the administration of every institution/college/university faces. In this
chapter, a solution for the scholarship problem is implemented by using robotic process
automation and developing a smart scholarship registration system with the help of a
software robot or bot which automates this process of form registration. In this system,
there is no human involvement and it works very efficiently without errors. It is well
known that humans must leave work after a certain amount of time for rest, but robots
work 24/7 continuously without taking any rest. For this reason, this system has more
benefits than the traditional system described in detail in this paper. To implement this
technique, we have used RPA as a technology and the “Automation 360 Community
Edition,” which is a cloud-based RPA tool by Automation Anywhere. This tool pro-
vides various benefits like AI bots, scalable bots, and many other automation tech-
niques which encourage you to practice automation on the various processes with less
effort and cost. Our technological solution represents a significant improvement over
today’s system of scholarship registration and provides a smart platform with automa-
tion to the management of institutions/colleges/universities.

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 10 Data Processing
Methodologies and a
Serverless Approach to
Solar Data Analytics
Parul Dubey, Ashish V Mahalle,
Ritesh V Deshmukh, and Rupali S. Sawant

10.1 INTRODUCTION
The expansion of the data market has caused a similar expansion in the market for
analytics services. For such data processing and decision making, artificial intel-
ligence (AI) is playing a critical role. Machine learning is a subfield of artificial
intelligence that enables computers to “learn” and “improve” themselves even when
they are not provided with any explicit instructions or guidance. Integration of AI
into the area of solar energy analytics may be of assistance in the process of creating
predictions about the use of solar energy.
Solar energy reaches the Earth at a rate roughly equal to the world’s use of fos-
sil fuels per month. As a result, solar energy’s worldwide potential is several times
greater than the world’s current energy consumption. Technology and economic
challenges must be overcome before widespread solar energy use is possible. How
we solve scientific and technological difficulties, marketing and financial issues,
as well as political and legislative concerns, such as renewable energy tariffs, will
determine the future of solar power deployments.
It is estimated that the atmosphere of the planet reflects about one-third of the
Sun’s radiant radiation back into space. After the Earth and its atmosphere have
absorbed the remaining 70%, we will have 120,000 terawatts of energy available.
The ability of the Sun’s beams to reach the Earth is getting more difficult. Some of
the radiation is instantly absorbed by the Earth’s atmosphere, seas, and soil. Fear
of the future is a top worry for many. Water evaporates, circulates, and precipitates
due to the presence of a third element. Green plants, on the other hand, need only a
small portion of the total for photosynthesis.
The fundamentals of AI and data processing methods will be covered in this
chapter. For solar energy analytics, we will also conduct a comprehensive literature
research on solar thermal energy. The next step will be to include the algorithms’
functionality into a cloud platform for serverless solar energy analytics. An infra-
structure proposal for the solution’s incorporation into Amazon Web Services (AWS)
is anticipated.

116 DOI: 10.1201/9781003391272-10

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10.1.1 Solar Thermal Energy

Solar thermal energy is not the same thing as photovoltaic energy. Solar thermal
energy is a one-of-a-kind source of energy. In solar thermal energy production, sun-
light is condensed into heat, which is used to power a heat engine, which in turn
turns a generator to produce electricity. It is possible to heat a working fluid that is
either liquid or gaseous.
Water, oil, salts, air, nitrogen, and even helium are examples of working fluids,
as are a variety of other substances. Among the many kinds of engines are steam
engines, gas turbines, and Stirling engines, to name a few. These engines, which
have an average efficiency of 30% to 40%, have the potential to produce anywhere
from tens to hundreds of megawatts. When it comes to photovoltaic energy conver-
sion, direct conversion of sunlight into electricity is the most common kind.
Solar panels can be used only during the daytime due to their poor energy stor-
age. Solar thermal energy storage is a straightforward and cost-effective method of
storing heat for use in large-scale energy generation. Heat that has been saved during
the day is used to generate electricity in dark. Storage-capable solar thermal systems
have the potential to enhance the financial ability of solar energy, according to the
International Energy Agency.

10.2 LITERATURE REVIEW

When it comes to water in dry and semi-arid environments, groundwater is the most
essential source. The availability of these resources continues to be a significant con-
cern. To solve this problem, a new solar desalination technology is being researched;
an active and passive single-slope solar still with thermal energy storage was numer-
ically developed and modelled. A parabolic trough collector serves as an extra
heat source in the active system, which also utilizes passive solar heating (PTC).
Passive and active desalination systems were used to evaluate the performance of flat
absorbers with corrugated absorbers (rectangle shaped, triangle shaped, and sphere
shaped). COMSOL Multiphysics was used to solve the two models’ conservation
equations [1]. Compared to a conventional distiller and an alternative distiller with
a platform absorber and storage system, the corrugated surface with rectangular
ripples increased pure water output by 109% and 42 %, respectively, according to
the simulation results of the corrugated surface with rectangular ripples. In contrast,
the passive still with rectangular and spherical absorbers produced just 2.37 and
2.11 kg/m2/day of freshwater, respectively, whereas the solar still with PTC and vari-
able absorber shape generated a total of 2.37 and 2.11 kg/m2/day of freshwater. They
developed a modified passive solar still with a rectangular absorber structure with
the assistance of PTC for industrial applications such as health facilities and farm
conservatories in dry and semi-arid regions.
New solar designs developed by Mousa and Taylor in 2017 [2] sought to improve
energy production per square foot. To enhance energy efficiency, various researchers
offered innovative styles that improve the system output heating, can be conveniently
mounted on factory roofs, and combine both technologies into a unique mixed sys-
tem. The research explored several designs for a moderate industrial application
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using the simulated program TRNSYS. A PVT collector may obtain a solar con-
tribution of 36.8% when there is no cooling fluid running through the integrated
channel underneath the photovoltaic (PV) panel, while a typical PV panel can get a
solar contribution of 38.1%. Many bandpass filter bandwidths were evaluated against
PVT collection beam split. PVT beam-split collectors, like traditional solar thermal
collectors, may capture up to 49% of sunlight. The experiment also compared solar
thermal and photovoltaic collectors with varying rooftop percentages. Individual
systems may achieve a solar fraction 6% lower than a beam-split collector.
China’s concentrated solar power (CSP) sector is gaining momentum. In order to
advance the energy revolution and reduce emissions, it must be further developed [3].
The study examined the CSP industry in China. The market, policy and regulatory
changes, and new technology all influence the status quo. The difficulties and under-
lying cause of China’s CSP sector are thoroughly investigated by examining policy,
market, and power generation technologies at three levels. Last but not least, practi-
cal solutions are provided to encourage the growth of the CSP sector and conversion
of the energy infrastructure.
Temperatures between 40°C and 260°C are required for most of the solar thermal
collector systems. Low to medium high temperature solar collectors are described in
detail, as are the characteristics of these collectors, including the relationship between
efficiency and operating temperature. The research used a variety of thermal collec-
tors, ranging from a fixed flat plate to a mobile parabolic trough [4]. Various solar
technologies were mapped to different climatic zones and heat needs on the basis
of a theoretical solar system analysis. Three criteria were employed in the study.
Different places solar potential and STC efficiency may be compared. Viability is
dependent on these characteristics.
In order to improve the operating temperature range adaptability and reliability
of solar heat storage systems, a novel solid-gas thermochemical multilayer sorption
thermal battery is being developed [5]. Solid-gas thermochemical multilayer sorption
systems can store solar thermal energy in the form of sorption potential at different
temperature levels. A thermochemical multilayer sorption thermal battery’s operat-
ing principle and performance are studied. According to thermodynamic research,
cascaded thermal energy storage technology can manage solar heat storage at low
and high isolation. It has a better energy density and a broader range of solar collect-
ing temperature than other heat storage technologies. In big industrial processes, it
may be utilized for energy management and waste-heat recovery.
Sun distillation may be able to solve water and energy shortages in the African
region by using solar energy (thermal process). A cylindrical reflector collector
transfers heat to a heat exchanger, which is composed of sand and is put into the
solar still to increase the efficiency of water production [6]. It’s a useful and practical
method. A rise in sand and saltwater temperatures is directly linked to an increase
in solar collector flux.
The solar collector is the major element of solar thermal systems, since it is
capable of converting radiation from the Sun into thermal energy. The solar collec-
tor is also the most expensive. In addition to operating temperature (low, moderate,
and high), solar collectors may be categorized according to the working fluid used
in their operation (gas or liquid). The working fluid in direct absorption collectors
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allows solar energy to be absorbed directly by the collector, as opposed to collectors

that employ a surface absorber or that indirectly absorb solar radiation [7]. Solar
common fluids are used in a direct absorption solar collector (DASC) to suspend
metal, metal oxide, or carbon nanomaterial suspensions. In a study [8], a low-cost
solar collector was used to pre-heat ventilation air in commercial broiler plants.
Six 36m2 black fabric-based solar collectors were installed on the rooftops of a com-
mercial broiler house. The solar collectors delivered fresh air during the ON cycle
of reduced ventilation. The inability of the solar collectors to work at full capacity
due to the current minimal ventilation design further reduces heating fuel savings.
Recent research indicates that renewable energy is assuming an increasing role in
power generation as a means of reducing fossil fuel CO2 emissions [9]. Concentrated
solar power (CSP) may be used to gather solar energy from the Sun. The solar power
tower (SPT) is one of the most successful CSP topologies for gathering direct sun-
beams because it utilizes hundreds of heliostats to reflect sunlight onto a central
collector. Control solutions to enhance tracking and SPT efficiency have been sug-
gested in a slew of published studies. The work at the component level, on the other
hand, has been scarce. This work goes into great detail on the various SPT drives.
The research and development gaps for SPT drives have been broken down into more
than a hundred individual research and development projects. The driving mecha-
nisms have been categorized and thoroughly investigated, with attention given to
both the power source and the mechanical transmission systems in the process. The
multiple electrical motors and electrical and mechanical converters used in heliostat
units are also subjected to in-depth examination, evaluation, and comparison. The
advantages and disadvantages of various electrical driving technologies are evalu-
ated and contrasted. The tracking of azimuth and elevation is selected, explained,
and shown using a dual-axis two linear actuator system.
When it comes to achieving net-zero energy consumption, efficient solar energy use
is a critical topic in the field of energy sustainability [10]. The most widely used solar
cell technologies are capable of operating only on a single layer of a two-dimensional
surface, which is why they are so widely employed. A multilayer system has been cre-
ated that can collect solar light in a cuboid using transparent photothermal thin films of
iron oxide and a porphyrin compound to enhance the effectiveness of solar light har-
vesting. It is similar to the way multilayer capacitors operate in that they enable white
light to penetrate and gather photon energy in three-dimensional space while also creat-
ing adequate heat on each layer with a greater overall surface area. A high-efficiency
solar collector, energy converters, and a generator are used to create thermal energy via
the usage of a multilayer photothermal system. This system provides a high density of
thermal energy production due to the use of a multilayer photothermal system.

10.3 DATA PROCESSING METHODOLOGIES

Throughout the past decade, a flurry of new tools has emerged due to time and
technical improvements. Systems and processes benefit from the use of these
instruments. Listed below is a more in-depth explanation of some of the areas
and technologies that may be used to enhance performance. Figure 10.1 shows
the popular new tools for system designing. It shows the relationship between
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FIGURE 10.1 Relation between AI, ML, DL.

AI, ML, and DL. AI is the superset that includes ML as a subset, whereas DL is
the subset of ML.

10.3.1 Artificial Intelligence
The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) is divided into numerous subfields that are
concerned with the ability of computers to create logical behavior in response to
external inputs. The ultimate objective of AI research is to create self-sufficient
machines capable of doing jobs that previously required human intellect. The goods
and services we use on a regular basis may be affected by artificial intelligence in a
variety of ways. Expert system development is a primary focus, since expert systems
are the kind of programs that may imitate human intelligence by actions like mim-
icking speech and learning from user input. The purpose of trying to simulate human
intelligence in machines is to build computer programs with cognitive abilities that
are on par with human beings [11].
The AI types shown in Figure 10.2 are diverse. They may be divided into four
categories: reactive, restricted memory, theory of mind, and self-awareness.

• Reactive machines: Reactive machines are those that take into consid-
eration the present condition of the environment and operate accord-
ingly. The machines are assigned particular tasks and are only capable of

FIGURE 10.2 AI and its types.

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comprehending the job at hand at any one moment. The behaviors of the
machines are predictable when faced with a comparable situation.
• Limited memory: Machines with limited memory may make better deci-
sions based on the information available at the time. The machines analyze
observational data in the context of a pre-established conceptual framework
that they have developed. The information acquired from the inspections is
only maintained for a limited time before being permanently wiped from
the system.
• Theory of mind: Mental arithmetic in order for robots to participate
in social relationships, they must be able to reason and make deci-
sions based on emotional context. Even though the robots are still in
development, some of them already display qualities that mirror those
of humans. They can gain a basic comprehension of essential speech
instructions using voice assistant software, but they can’t carry on a
conversation.
• Self-awareness: Self-aware robots exhibit traits such as ideation, desire for-
mulation, and internal state awareness, among others. Developed by Alan
Turing in 1950, the Turing Test is a method of identifying computers that
may behave in a human-like manner.

The area of artificial intelligence has risen in popularity and relevance in recent
years, thanks to advancements achieved in machine learning over the past two decades.
Artificial intelligence has been more popular during the 21st century. In this way,
machine learning is possible to design systems that are self-improving and always
improving.

10.3.2 Machine Learning
Algorithm-based procedures, in which no margin for mistake exists, are those per-
formed by computers. Computers may make decisions based on current sample data
rather than written instructions that have a result that is dependent on the input data
they receive. The same as people, computers are capable of making mistakes while
making judgments in certain instances. As a consequence, machine learning is said
to be the process of enabling computer(s) to learn in the same way that a human
brain does via the use of data and previous experiences. The basic objective of ML
is to develop prototypes that are capable of self-improvement, pattern recognition,
and the identification of solutions to new problems based on the past data they have
collected [12].

10.3.2.1 Learning Methods

Machine learning may be broken down into four categories as follows:

• Supervised learning
• Unsupervised learning
• Semi-supervised learning
• Reinforced learning
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FIGURE 10.3 Categories of ML.

Figure 10.3 shows the different categories of ML. There are three layers: the top
layer reveals the system’s inputs; the middle layer explains how the system learns;
and the bottom layer shows what the system produces.

10.3.2.1.1 Supervised Learning

For the supervised learning family of models, there must be a dataset that contains
some observations and their labels/classes. Images of animals, for instance, might
serve as observations, with the labels indicating the animal’s name as the label.
These models initially learn from the labelled datasets before being able to pre-
dict future events. As a consequence of this procedure, the learning algorithm devel-
ops an inferred function, which is then applied to new, unlabeled data that are fed
into the model to anticipate the outcome of the new observations. Upon completion
of sufficient training, the model is capable of providing goals for any incoming data.
By comparing its output to the correct intended output (the ground truth label), the
learning algorithm may also discover errors and alter its output as needed to get the
desired result (e.g., via backpropagation). Modeling techniques that have been super-
vised may be classified into two categories: regression modeling and classification
modeling.

• Regression models: Predicting or drawing conclusions about the other

aspects of the data based on the information that is now accessible.
• Classification models: The process of dividing data into categories based
on the features of the dataset that was used to make the determination of
the categories.

10.3.2.1.2 Unsupervised Learning

It is important to have a dataset containing some observations in order to use
this family of models, but it is not necessary to know the labels or classes of the
observations in advance. For systems to infer a function from unlabeled data in
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order to explain a hidden structure, it is important to label the data prior to pro-
cessing the information. A data exploration approach and inferences from datasets
may be used to describe hidden structures in unlabeled data, and the system may
apply data exploration and inferences from datasets in order to characterize hidden
structures in unlabeled data. A subcategory of unsupervised learning is cluster-
ing, which includes association models, which are both examples of unsupervised
learning.

• Clustering: This kind of challenge arises when one attempts to find the
underlying categories in data, such as when classifying animals according
to the number of legs on each leg.
• Association: People who purchase X also buy Y, and so on. This is known
as association rule learning. PCA, K-means, DBSCAN, mixture models,
and other models that fall into this category are examples of what this fam-
ily has to offer.

10.3.2.1.3 Semi-supervised Machine Learning

This topic is conveniently located in the heart of the supervised and unsuper-
vised learning groups. Semi-supervised models are trained using both labeled
and unlabeled data, which is utilized in the training process. When the quantity
of labeled data is less than the quantity of unlabeled data, both supervised and
unsupervised learning are insufficient for effective learning. In many instances,
data that have not been adequately categorized are utilized to infer conclusions
about the individuals in question. This strategy is referred to as “semi-supervised
learning” in generic terms. Semi-supervised learning differs from traditional
supervised learning in that it uses a labeled dataset rather than a random dataset.
As is the case with supervised learning, the labeled data contain more informa-
tion than the data that must be predicted. Compared to projected datasets, semi-
supervised learning makes use of smaller labeled datasets than the projected
datasets.

10.3.2.1.4 Reinforced Learning

In order to reward or penalize the users, these algorithms employ estimated errors
as incentives or punishments. Punishment will be harsh, and the prize will be little,
if the error is serious enough. As long as the error is little, punishment will be light
and the prize will be large.

• Trial-and-error search and delayed reward: The hunt for mistakes and the
delay in rewarding the learner are two of the most crucial consequences of
reinforcement learning. This group of prototypes can automatically calcu-
late the appropriate behavior to achieve the desired performance when used
in combination with a certain environment.
• The reinforcement signal: To learn which behavior is the most effective, the
model requires positive reinforcement input, often known as “the reinforce-
ment signal.” Models like the Q-learning model are examples of this kind
of learning model.
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10.3.2.2 Frequently Used Algorithms for Machine Learning

10.3.2.2.1 Linear Regression
Estimating real values (such as property prices, phone calls, and sales) from a set of
continuous variables is one of its many applications. This stage entails fitting the best
line feasible to determine the relationship between the independent and dependent
variables. The best-fit line, known as the regression line, is represented by the linear
equation.

Y = a*X+ b

In this equation, Y is a dependent variable, X is an independent variable, a repre-

sents the slope, and b represents the intercept of the line. In order to compute a and
b, the sum of squared distances between data points and the regression line must
be kept as low as possible. It is shown in the graph below where X and Y can be
any two parameters and random values were chosen to represent the training data
(Figure 10.4).

10.3.2.2.2 Logistic Regression

It is not a regression approach but rather a categorization algorithm that has been
developed. A discrete value such as 0 or 1 is estimated using a set of independent fac-
tors that have been submitted to the user(s). Instead of predicting the probability of
an event happening, it predicts the likelihood of occurrence by fitting data to a logit
function. As a consequence, it is referred to as logit regression in many instances. Its

FIGURE 10.4 Linear regression graph.

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FIGURE 10.5 Decision tree.

output values are in the range of 0 and 1, which is acceptable given that it anticipates
the possibility of something happening (as expected).

10.3.2.2.3 Decision Tree

Problems involving classification are the most often encountered application for
this specific kind of supervised learning technology. Despite its simplicity, the
strategy is effective with both categorical data-dependent variables, which is
unexpected considering how simple it is. We divide the population into two or
more homogenous groups, depending on the features of each group, using the
approach we just described. When constructing these categories, a variety of cri-
teria are taken into account. Figure 10.5 shows the graphical representation of a
decision tree.

10.3.2.2.4 Support Vector Machine

A support vector machine (SVM) is a method of categorizing things. As a
result of using this method, it is possible to represent each data item as one of
n-dimensional points in an n-dimensional space, where each feature’s value
corresponds to one of the points’ positions. If a data item includes more than
one feature, one may use this technique to represent each data item as an
n-dimensional position in an n-dimensional space, which is useful when there
are several features.
The following is one method of doing this: plotting a person’s height and hair
length in a two-dimensional space, where each point is represented by a pair of two
coordinates (called support vectors). Figure 10.6 shows the support vector graph for
the case study of height and hair length.

10.3.2.2.5 k-Nearest Neighbor

k-nearest neighbor (kNN) may be used to tackle problems requiring classification
and regression, among other things. In the industry, it is more often used in clas-
sification problems that are more sophisticated in their nature. When it comes to
algorithms, k-nearest neighbors is a basic one that stores all of the instances that
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FIGURE 10.6 Support vector graph.

are currently available and categorizes new cases based on the majority vote of
their k neighbors. In classification, the case given to a class is the one that occurs
most often among its k-nearest neighbors, as determined by a distance function,
and is therefore the most common instance in the class. The Figure 10.7 shown
below is the example how to generate the kNN list. Yellow dots represent class A
and purple shows B. Then within the first circle k=3 which changes to k=6 in the
second trial.

10.3.2.2.6 k-Means
k-means is a kind of unsupervised strategy that is used to deal with the clustering
issue in general. Its approach classifies a given data set into a specific number of
clusters (say, k clusters) in a straightforward and easy way (considering k clusters).
Data points within a cluster are homogenous and diversified in comparison to data
points among peer groups.

FIGURE 10.7 k-nearest neighbors.

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FIGURE 10.8 k-means clustering.

Steps to construct K-means cluster

a. k-means finds k points for each cluster, which are referred to as centroids,
and allocates them to each cluster using a random number generator.
b. k clusters are formed by the nearest centroids for each data point.
c. Determines the centroid of each cluster based on the number of individuals
in the cluster.

Steps b and c must be repeated when new centroids are discovered. Each data point
should be linked with a new k-cluster based on its proximity to new centroids. In
order to achieve convergence, keep repeating this procedure until the centroids do
not change.
For calculation, k-means makes use of clusters, and each cluster has a unique
centrifugal point. The sum of square values for each cluster is equal to the sum
of squared differences between the cluster’s centroid and all of its data points
multiplied by count of data points in the cluster. Adding up the square values
of all of the clusters results in a total that is within the total square value of the
solution.
There’s no denying that the sum of squared distance decreases as the number
of clusters increases, but if we look at a graph of the findings, we’ll see that the
decrease is quick until a certain value of k is reached, and then much slower after
that. It is possible to find the optimum number of clusters in this section. Figure 10.8
is the diagrammatic representation of the K-means. It shows three clusters at after
the clustering process.

10.3.3 Deep Learning

Deep learning is the only kind of machine learning that focuses on training the
computer to replicate human behavior. When a computer system learns to per-
form classification tasks directly on intricate input in the form of images, text, or
sound, this is referred to as deep learning. This kind of algorithm can reach accu-
racy that is comparable to that of the state-of-the-art (SOTA), and in certain situ-
ations, it can surpass humans on overall performance. In order to train a system,
a large quantity of labeled data is gathered, as well as neural network topologies
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with several layers that are used in conjunction with it. Some important features
of DL are listed below.

• Deep learning is a key technique in the development of technologies such

as virtual assistants, face recognition, autonomous automobiles, and other
similar technologies.
• It is an approach that entails first training data and then benefiting from the
outcomes of the training.
• The name “deep learning” is used to characterize the learning approach
because, with each passing minute, the neural networks rapidly learn about
additional layers of data that have been added to the dataset. Every time data
is trained, the focus is on enhancing the overall performance of the system.
• As the depth of the data has expanded, the training efficiency and deep
learning powers of this system have improved considerably as a result of its
widespread acceptance among data professionals.

10.3.3.1 Deep Learning in Action

To train the outputs on the basis of the inputs that are supplied, deep learning algo-
rithms make use of both supervised and unsupervised machine learning methods.
Neurons that are linked are shown by circles. The neurons are divided into three
separate hierarchies of layers, which are referred to as the input layers, hidden layers,
and output layers.

• It is the first neuron layer, also termed the input layer, that receives the input
data and transmits it to the earliest hidden layer of neurons, which is the first
hidden layer of neurons.
• The computations are performed on the incoming data by the hidden layers,
which are not visible. Determining the number of neurons and the number
of hidden layers to utilize in the building of neural networks is the most
challenging aspect in the field.
• Finally, the output layer is responsible for generating the output that is required.

A weight is a value that indicates the relevance of the values that are supplied to a
connection between neurons, and it is present in every connection between neurons.
An activation function is used in order to ensure that the outputs are consistent.
Table 10.1 gives the comparison of deep learning and machine learning in detail.
Two essential measures are being examined for the purpose of training the net-
work. To begin, a huge data collection must be generated; to continue, substantial
computing capacity must be available. It is the quantity of hidden layers that the
model is using to train on the data set that is indicated by the prefix “deep,” which is
used in deep learning. A brief summary of how deep learning works may be sum-
marized in four concluding points as shown in Figure 10.9:

1. An artificial neural network (ANN) asks a series of binary true/false ques-

tions in succession.
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TABLE 10.1
Comparison between DL and ML
Parameter Deep Learning Machine Learning
Data Requires large dataset Works well with small to medium
dataset
Hardware need Requires machine with GPU Can perform in low-end machines
Specificities in Understands basic data Understands features and representation
engineering functionality of data
Training period Long Short
Processing time Few hours to weeks Few seconds to hours
Count of algorithms Few Many
Data interpretation Difficult Varies from easy to impossible

2. Obtaining numeric numbers from blocks of data is known as data extraction.

3. Sorting the information based on the responses obtained.
4. The last element to mention is the marking/labeling of the data.

Some of the popular deep learning algorithms are convolution neural networks
(CNNs), long short-term memory networks (LSTMs), recurrent neural networks
(RNNs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), radial basis function networks
(RBFNs), multilayer perceptrons (MLPs), self-organizing maps (SOMs), deep
belief networks (DBNs), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), and autoen-
coders. Table 10.1 shows the comparison between deep learning and machine
learning.

10.4 SERVERLESS SOLAR DATA ANALYTICS

Raw data may be generated by a wide range of smart devices and sensors, which
can then be examined in greater depth by analytics software. The management and
optimization of the internet of things systems need smart analytics solutions [13].
An IoT system that has been properly created and deployed allows engineers to find
anomalies in the data collected by the system and take immediate action to prevent

FIGURE 10.9 Neurons and layers.

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FIGURE 10.10 Architecture for serverless analytics of solar energy intensity.

a bad outcome that could otherwise have happened. Service providers may plan for
the next step if data is collected in the correct way and at the right time. Massive
amounts of data from internet of things devices are being used by large organiza-
tions to get new insights and open doors to new business possibilities. Using market
research and analytical methodologies, it’s possible to anticipate market trends and
plan ahead for a successful rollout. As a major component in any business model,
predictive analysis has the potential to greatly enhance a company’s ability to suc-
ceed in its most critical areas of business.
Serverless data analytics will be completed using Amazon Web Service (AWS),
a well-known cloud service provider [14]. Figure 10.10 depicts the infrastruc-
ture utilized to collect the analytics. An internet of things (IoT) device or sensor
may broadcast a real-time measurement of sunlight’s intensity to the cloud. This
architecture, which is serverless in nature, will take care of the remainder of the
analytics.

10.4.1 Kinesis Data Streams

Amazon Kinesis Data Streams is an Amazon-controlled streaming data service.
Kinesis streams may accept data from thousands of sources simultaneously, includ-
ing click streams and application logs [15]. Within a few seconds of the stream being
formed, Kinesis applications will have access to the data and may begin processing
it. There is no need for us to worry about anything other than deciding how fast we
want to stream the data. Amazon Kinesis Data Streams takes care of everything
else. Data streams are provisioned and deployed on the user’s behalf; ongoing main-
tenance and other services are also provided. For high availability and long-term
data durability, Amazon Kinesis Data Streams provides data replication across three
AWS regions.
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10.4.2 Kinesis Data Firehose

Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose is the most efficient means of transmitting stream-
ing data into data repositories and analytics tools, according to the business. As a
streaming data storage service, Amazon S3 may be used to gather, convert, and store
transmission of information, which can then be processed in near-real time using the
analytics tools and dashboards. This is a completely managed service that adapts
automatically to the flow of data and truly doesn’t require more administration on
the user’s side [15]. It may also batch, compress, and encrypt the data before loading
it, which minimizes the quantity of storage space required at the destination while
boosting security at the same time.
Customers may capture and load their data into Amazon S3, Amazon Redshift,
or Amazon Open Search Service utilizing Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose without
having to worry about either of the underlying infrastructure, storage, networking, or
configuration needs. We don’t have to bother about putting up hardware or software,
or about establishing any new programs in order to keep abreast of this procedure as
it is automated. Firehose is also scalable, and it does so without the requirement for
any developer involvement or costs to be engaged. This results in the synchronous
replication of data across three Amazon Web Services regions, providing excellent
availability and durability of the data as it travels to its ultimate destinations.

10.4.3 Amazon S3
S3 is an abbreviation that stands for “simple storage.” Amazon S3 was built as an
object storage system so that any quantity of data could be stored and retrieved from
any location. It is one of the most cost-effective, simple, and scalable solutions on the
market today. A simple web service interface allows users to save and access unlim-
ited amounts of data at any time and from any place. Cloud-native storage-aware
apps may be developed more quickly and easily with the use of this service [16]. The
scalability of Amazon S3 means that one may start small and grow the application as
needed, all while maintaining uncompromised performance and reliability.
Additionally, Amazon S3 is meant to be very flexible. Using a basic FTP pro-
gram or a complex online platform like Amazon.com, anybody can back up a little
quantity of data or a large amount for disaster recovery. By relieving developers of
the burden of managing data storage, Amazon S3 allows them to focus on creating
new products.
Users pay only for the storage space they actually utilize with Amazon S3. There
is no set price. The AWS pricing calculator will help the user figure out how much
they’ll spend each month. The fee may be lower fee if administrative costs are lower.
Depending on the Amazon S3 area, the user may find varying prices for the same
things. S3 bucket placement affects the monthly subscription fee. Requests to trans-
port data across Amazon S3 regions are not subject to data transfer fees. Amazon S3
charges a fee for each gigabyte of data transported over the service, with the amount
varying depending on which AWS region the data is being sent to. There is no data
transfer cost when moving data from one AWS service to another in the same region,
such as the US East (Northern Virginia) region.
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10.4.4 Amazon Athena
Amazon Athena is a data processing tool that facilitates the process of evaluat-
ing data stored in Amazon S3 using conventional SQL queries. It is accessible for
Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems users. It is not essential to set up or
maintain any infrastructure, as Athena is a serverless platform, and users may
start analyzing data immediately after installing it. There is no need to enter the
data into Athena as it works directly with data stored on Amazon S3. The user
begins by logging into the Athena Management Console and defining the schema
they will be utilizing. After that, they query the data contained in the database
by using the Athena API [16]. It is possible to utilize Athena as a database on the
Presto platform, and it contains all of the typical SQL functionality. Other impor-
tant data formats supported by the program include Oracle Relational Catalog,
Apache Parquet, and Avro. CSV and JSON are merely two of the formats sup-
ported by the program. Sophisticated analysis is achievable, despite the fact that
Amazon Athena is designed for rapid, ad-hoc querying and that it interfaces well
with Amazon QuickSight for easy visualization. This contains massive joins as
well as window functions and arrays, among other things.

10.4.5 Quicksight
It is straightforward for everyone in the business to acquire a better understanding
of the data owing to the interactive dashboards, machine learning–powered pat-
terns, and outlier detection in Amazon QuickSight, which is a cloud-based busi-
ness intelligence (BI) platform for big enterprises. Using Amazon QuickSight,
users can effortlessly share insights with their team, no matter where they are
situated in the globe. With Amazon QuickSight, users may access and combine
the cloud-based data in a single spot. All of this information is available in a single
QuickSight dashboard, which incorporates data from AWS, spreadsheets, SaaS,
and business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Amazon QuickSight delivers enter-
prise-grade security, global availability, and built-in redundancy. It is accessible on
a subscription basis. Users may also expand from 10 to 10,000 members utilizing
the user management tools offered by this system, all without the need to invest in
or maintain any infrastructure.

10.4.6 F. Lambda
This service makes it possible for the user to view their code without having to set
up or manage servers on their own PC. During non-execution periods, the user is
charged only for the amount of compute time that was used by the code. No addi-
tional administration is required when using Lambda to run existing applications
and backend services. To take advantage of Lambda’s high availability, all users
need to do is submit the code once and it will take care of the rest. An AWS service,
a web page, or a mobile app may activate the code on demand, or the user can call
it directly.
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10.4.7 Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)

In addition to serverless applications and distributed systems, Amazon Simple
Queue Service (SQS) provides a fully managed message queuing service. Allowing
developers to focus on building new and creative features, SQS frees them from
managing and administering message-oriented middleware. When a user utilizes
SQS, they don’t have to be worried about messages being lost or relying on other
services to be available.
Message queues in SQS come in two flavors. Due to the best-effort ordering and
at least once delivery provided by standard queues, standard queues allow the largest
possible amount of work to be completed. To guarantee that messages are handled
in the order they were received, SQS FIFO technology is used in the building of
queues.

10.5 CONCLUSION
Trending technology may be utilized to develop new smart systems. These sys-
tems must have new and better capabilities by making use of artificial intelligence,
machine learning, and deep learning. IoT may be applied on top of these strategies to
further make the system even more interactive and real-time functional. This chapter
explored these current tools in particular. Ideas may be adopted from these conversa-
tions and can be employed for the construction of any smarter system dreamed of.
An architecture proposal for the solution’s incorporation into AWS is anticipated
in this chapter. Solar thermal conversion technologies for industrial process heat-
ing will be a tremendous success with the aid of the approaches mentioned in this
chapter.

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 11 A Discussion with
Illustrations on World
Changing ChatGPT – An
Open AI Tool
Parul Dubey, Shilpa Ghode, Pallavi
Sambhare, and Rupali Vairagade

11.1 INTRODUCTION
The development of chatting machines, also known as chatbots, has emerged as one
of the most astonishing applications of artificial intelligence technology in recent
years. The use of chatbots, which are conversational pieces of software, can help the
experience of communicating with computers feel natural and less mechanical [1].
The advancement of machine learning and natural language processing techniques
has led to improvements in the precision and intelligence of chatbots.
Within this sphere, the ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, stands out as a one-
of-a-kind automaton. This is accomplished through the utilization of a deep neural
network architecture known as generative pre-trained transformer (GPT), which is
taught on extensive amounts of text data in order to understand the nuances of human
language. Because of its flexibility, ChatGPT can be helpful in a variety of disci-
plines, including customer support and medicine, for example. Because ChatGPT
is openly accessible as open source, programmers have the option of utilizing it in
its original form or modifying it to better suit their needs. Thus, ChatGPT has the
potential to completely transform our lives by making our relationships with technol-
ogy more streamlined and straightforward.

11.2 LITERATURE REVIEW

Thinking about the potential roles that ChatGPT could play in shaping the future
of academics and librarianship [2] is both nerve-wracking and thrilling. However,
in the race to create new scholarly knowledge and educate future professionals, it is
crucial to consider how to use this technology in a responsible and ethical manner.
Additionally, it is important to investigate how we, as professionals, can collaborate
with this technology to improve our work, rather than abusing it or allowing it to
abuse us. This is because there is a race going on to educate future professionals.
Another research report [3] discussed a ChatGPT linguistic model developed by
OpenAI applications in the health sector. The ability of ChatGPT to generate writing
that sounds natural from enormous quantities of data has the potential to assist both

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individuals and groups in making decisions that are more beneficial to their health.
There are a few limitations and challenges that come along with using ChatGPT, but
it does have the potential to make a positive impact on public health. This analysis
focused on the potential implementations of ChatGPT in the field of public health, as
well as the advantages and downsides associated with using this technology.
Irish limericks were written with the help of Chat GPT in another study [4]. A
trend emerged during production that seemed to produce upbeat limericks about lib-
eral leaders and downbeat ones about conservative ones. Following the discovery of
this trend, the number of participants in the study was increased to 80, and statistical
computations were performed to see if the observed data diverged from what would
have been expected based on chance theory. It was discovered that the AI had a lib-
eral prejudice, favoring liberal leaders and disfavoring conservatism.
To effectively address the multifaceted challenge posed by climate change, inter-
disciplinary approaches from a wide range of disciplines, including atmospheric sci-
ence, geology, and ecology, are essential. Because of the complexity and breadth of
the problem, gaining an understanding of, analyzing, and forecasting future climate
conditions requires the use of cutting-edge tools and methodologies. ChatGPT is an
example of a technology that combines artificial intelligence and natural language
processing, and it has the potential to play a significant role in improving both our
understanding of climate change and the accuracy of our ability to forecast future
climate conditions. In the field of climate research, ChatGPT’s many applications
include, among other things, the construction of models, the analysis and interpreta-
tion of data, the development of scenarios, and the evaluation of models. Academics
and policymakers now have access to a powerful tool that will allow them to gener-
ate and evaluate a variety of climate scenarios based on a wide range of data sources,
as well as improve the accuracy of climate projections. The author freely confesses
to having posed a question on ChatGPT concerning the possibility of applying its
findings to the investigation of climate change. The article [5] provides a listing of
a number of potential applications, both for the present and the future. The author
performed an analysis on the GPT conversation responses and made some adjust-
ments to them.

11.3 AI AND CHATGPT

The term “AI-powered chat assistant” refers to a tool that is built on machine
learning and is capable of replicating human-like interactions. ChatGPT falls
into this category. The ability of computers to perform tasks that would typi-
cally require the cognition of a human being, such as understanding common lan-
guage and generating appropriate responses, is referred to as AI, which stands for
“artificial intelligence.”
Using advanced techniques of machine learning such as deep neural networks,
ChatGPT is able to comprehend natural language questions and generate responses
that are human-like in nature. Deep neural networks are a specific type of machine
learning algorithm that are designed to simulate the functioning of the human brain.
This is accomplished by creating multiple connected levels of artificial neurons that
are able to process data in a hierarchical fashion. The use of deep neural networks
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has enabled ChatGPT to learn from a large corpus of text data and generate responses
that are contextually appropriate and linguistically sophisticated [6].
Therefore, ChatGPT represents an impressive application of AI technology. By
using machine learning algorithms to process natural language inputs, ChatGPT is
capable of mimicking human-like conversations and generating responses that are
relevant and coherent. This makes ChatGPT a potent tool for a wide range of applica-
tions. Overall, the relationship between ChatGPT and AI highlights the transforma-
tive potential of machine learning-based applications in our lives. A few important
discussions relating AI and ChatGPT are listed below:

11.3.1 Code, Chat and Career: Pros and Cons of Using

AI Language Models for Coding Industry
Using AI language models such as GPT for coding industry has several potential
advantages and disadvantages. Here are a few pros and cons to consider:

Pros
1. Increased productivity: AI language models can assist developers in writing
code faster and more accurately, leading to increased productivity.
2. Improved code quality: AI language models can help identify potential
errors in the code, leading to improved code quality and reduced debug-
ging time.
3. Enhanced collaboration: AI language models can help facilitate collabora-
tion between developers, making it easier for team members to understand
each other’s code and work together more efficiently.
4. Accessible to all levels: AI language models can be used by developers of
all levels, from beginners to experts, making it easier for new developers to
learn and improve their skills.

Cons
1. Dependence on AI: Overreliance on AI language models could lead to
developers relying too heavily on automated suggestions, leading to a
decline in their own coding skills.
2. Limited context awareness: AI language models may not always be able to
take into account the full context of a coding problem or project, potentially
leading to inaccurate or incomplete solutions.
3. Bias and errors: AI language models can sometimes produce biased or
incorrect output due to the data they were trained on or limitations in the
algorithms used.
4. Privacy and security risks: Storing code in AI language models raises con-
cerns about the security and privacy of sensitive information.

These are just a few examples of the pros and cons of using AI language models such
as GPT for the coding industry. As with any technology, it’s important to carefully
consider the potential benefits and drawbacks before deciding to use it in a particular
context.
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11.3.2 Jobs of Future: Will AI Displace or Augment Human Workers?

A lot of people are curious about the impact that artificial intelligence will have
on the world of employment in the future. While some people are concerned that
artificial intelligence will make humans obsolete in employment, others see it as a
means to complement human capabilities and open up new areas of study. The level
of industrialization, the complexity of the work, and the number of competent work-
ers who are available to work alongside AI systems are just a few of the many factors
that will play a role in determining the impact that AI will have on employment.
Inputting data and working as workers on production lines are two instances of
the kinds of jobs that could be automated away by artificial intelligence. However, in
other cases, AI may augment human workers by assisting them in complex decision-
making or providing real-time insights.
It’s also important to note that the development of AI technologies may create
entirely new jobs and industries, such as AI programming and development, data
analysis and interpretation, and AI ethics and regulation.
Overall, it’s difficult to predict exactly how AI will impact the job market in the
future. However, it’s clear that AI has the potential to both displace and augment
human workers, and it will be important for individuals and organizations to adapt
to these changes and embrace new opportunities as they arise.

11.4 IMPACT OF CHATGPT

ChatGPT has the potential to make a significant impact in various fields due to its
ability to simulate human-like conversations and generate relevant responses. It can
be explained with Figure 11.1. Here are some of the ways ChatGPT can make an
impact:

1. Customer service: It is possible to use it to provide customer service

assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without the participation of a
human being, which can reduce the need for human customer service

FIGURE 11.1 Impact of ChatGPT.

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representatives. This has the potential to improve consumer satisfaction

while also saving time and money for enterprises.
2. Healthcare: It can also be used as a virtual assistant for patients, providing
personalized health advice and answering questions about medical condi-
tions. This can improve access to healthcare services, especially in areas
where healthcare providers are limited.
3. Education: ChatGPT can be used as a virtual tutor, helping students with
homework assignments and providing personalized feedback. This can
improve the quality of education and make it more accessible to students in
remote areas.
4. Language translation: It is possible to use ChatGPT to transcribe writing
from one specific language to another, thereby removing linguistic obsta-
cles and enhancing collaboration between individuals who speak a variety
of languages.
5. Mental health: ChatGPT can be used to help individuals who are experi-
encing mental health issues by mimicking a discussion with a therapist.
This can make mental health facilities more available to people who are
reluctant to use them, and it can help lessen the shame connected with
doing so.

Overall, ChatGPT has the potential to transform the way we interact with machines
and make our lives more efficient and accessible. By providing personalized and
contextually appropriate responses, ChatGPT can improve customer satisfaction,
access to healthcare services, education, language translation, and mental health
support. Further ChatGPT has different impacts on different age groups and users.
A few are discussed below.

11.4.1 Impact that ChatGPT Creates on Students

ChatGPT can have a positive impact on students by providing access to a vast amount
of information and resources in a conversational format. Students can use ChatGPT
to ask questions and receive instant answers on a wide range of topics, including sci-
ence, history, literature, and more. ChatGPT can also help students to improve their
critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging them to ask thoughtful
questions and evaluate the accuracy and relevance of the responses.
Furthermore, ChatGPT can be used as a tool to supplement classroom learning
and enhance self-directed learning. Students can use ChatGPT to access information
and resources outside of the classroom, and to get instant feedback on their under-
standing of the material.
However, it’s important to note that ChatGPT is not a substitute for traditional
classroom learning and human interaction. While ChatGPT can provide instant
answers to factual questions, it cannot provide the same level of guidance and sup-
port that human teachers and mentors can offer. Additionally, students need to be
aware of the potential limitations and biases of AI models and should use critical
thinking and verify information from multiple sources before making decisions or
taking action based on its responses.
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11.4.2 Impact that ChatGPT Creates on Teachers/Academicians

ChatGPT can have a positive impact on teachers and academicians by providing
access to a vast amount of information and resources that can be used to enhance
teaching and research activities. Teachers and academicians can use ChatGPT to ask
questions and receive instant answers on a wide range of topics, including science,
technology, history, culture, and more. ChatGPT can also help teachers and academi-
cians to stay updated on the latest developments and trends in their respective fields.
Furthermore, ChatGPT can be used as a tool to supplement classroom teaching
and enhance self-directed learning. Teachers can use ChatGPT to provide students
with instant feedback on their understanding of the material, and to provide addi-
tional resources and support outside of the classroom.
In addition, ChatGPT can be used by researchers to access and analyze large
amounts of data in a timely and efficient manner. ChatGPT can also be used to gen-
erate new research ideas and hypotheses, and to support the development of research
proposals and grant applications.
However, it’s important to note that ChatGPT is not a substitute for traditional
teaching and research methods and should be used in conjunction with them. While
ChatGPT can provide instant answers to factual questions, it cannot provide the
same level of guidance and support that human teachers and mentors can offer.
Additionally, researchers need to be aware of the potential limitations and biases
of AI models and should use critical thinking and verify information from multiple
sources before making decisions or taking action based on its responses.
Overall, ChatGPT can be a useful tool for teachers and academicians, but it
should be used in conjunction with traditional teaching and research methods and
with guidance from human teachers and mentors.

11.4.3 Impact that ChatGPT Creates on Parents

ChatGPT can have a positive impact on parents by providing access to a vast amount
of information and resources that can help them support their children’s learning and
development. Parents can use ChatGPT to ask questions and receive instant answers
on a wide range of topics, including education, child development, health, and more.
ChatGPT can also help parents to stay updated on the latest parenting trends and
research.
Furthermore, ChatGPT can be used as a tool to supplement traditional parenting
methods and enhance self-directed learning. Parents can use ChatGPT to provide
their children with additional resources and support outside of the classroom, and to
help them with homework and assignments.
In addition, ChatGPT can help parents to engage with their children in meaning-
ful conversations and encourage them to ask thoughtful questions. This can help to
foster their children’s curiosity and critical thinking skills, and support their overall
learning and development.
However, it’s important to note that ChatGPT is not a substitute for traditional
parenting methods and should be used in conjunction with them. While ChatGPT
can provide instant answers to factual questions, it cannot replace the guidance and
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support that human parents can offer. Additionally, parents need to be aware of the
potential limitations and biases of AI models and should use critical thinking and
verify information from multiple sources before making decisions or taking action
based on its responses.
Overall, ChatGPT can be a useful tool for parents, but it should be used in con-
junction with traditional parenting methods and with guidance from human parents
and experts.

11.5 APPLICATIONS OF CHATGPT

ChatGPT has a wide range of applications across various industries and fields. Here
are some of the common applications of ChatGPT:

a. Customer service: ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for customer service,

as it can provide an automated way to interact with customers and respond
to their queries. Some ways ChatGPT can be used for customer service
include the following:
• Answering FAQs: ChatGPT can provide quick and accurate responses
to frequently asked questions, such as product information, pricing, and
delivery times. This can help to reduce the workload of customer ser-
vice agents and improve the efficiency of customer support.
• 24/7 Availability: ChatGPT can provide 24/7 availability to customers,
enabling them to get assistance at any time. This can improve customer
satisfaction and loyalty, as customers appreciate the convenience of
being able to get help whenever they need it.
• Personalized Responses: ChatGPT can use data about a customer’s
previous interactions and purchase history to provide personalized
responses and recommendations. This can help to build a stronger rela-
tionship with customers and increase sales.
• Multilingual Support: ChatGPT can provide multilingual support to
customers, enabling them to get help in their preferred language. This
can improve the customer experience for non-native speakers and help
to expand a company’s customer base.
b. Education: ChatGPT can play several roles in education, including the
following:
• Personalized Learning: ChatGPT can help to personalize the learning
experience for students. By analyzing students’ learning patterns and
preferences, it can provide customized learning material and recom-
mend learning resources to help students achieve their goals.
• Student Support: ChatGPT can act as a virtual teaching assistant and
provide support to students by answering their questions, providing
feedback, and offering guidance on assignments and projects. This can
help to alleviate the workload of teachers and enable them to focus on
more complex tasks.
• Language Learning: ChatGPT can assist students in learning a new
language by providing them with conversation practice and feedback.
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It can also help students improve their writing skills by providing sug-
gestions and corrections.
• Accessibility: ChatGPT can help to make education more accessible to
students with disabilities or learning difficulties. By providing a more
interactive and flexible learning experience, it can enable students to
learn at their own pace and in their preferred format.
c. Healthcare: ChatGPT can be used in healthcare to provide personalized
medical advice to patients in several ways. Here are some examples:
• Symptom checking: ChatGPT can be used to help patients check their
symptoms and provide an initial diagnosis based on their symptoms.
Patients can input their symptoms into the chatbot, and ChatGPT can
use its knowledge base to provide an accurate diagnosis and suggest
next steps.
• Medication information: ChatGPT can be used to help patients under-
stand their medications, including the dosage, side effects, and interac-
tions with other medications.
• Appointment scheduling: ChatGPT can be used to help patients sched-
ule appointments with their healthcare providers, including primary
care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Health monitoring: ChatGPT can be used to monitor patients’ health
status, including tracking their vital signs, medication adherence, and
other health metrics.
• Chronic disease management: ChatGPT can be used to help patients
manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease,
by providing information about the disease, helping patients monitor
their symptoms, and suggesting lifestyle changes.
d. E-commerce: ChatGPT can be used in e-commerce to provide personal-
ized product recommendations to customers based on their preferences
and behaviors. Here are some ways ChatGPT can be used for product
recommendations:
• Chatbot-based product recommendations: E-commerce companies can
integrate chatbots powered by ChatGPT on their website or mobile
app to engage with customers and provide product recommendations.
Customers can input their preferences or behaviors, such as their brows-
ing history or purchase history, and ChatGPT can provide personalized
product recommendations.
• Email marketing: E-commerce companies can use ChatGPT to send
personalized product recommendations to customers through email
marketing campaigns. ChatGPT can analyze customers’ purchase his-
tory and browsing behavior to suggest products that they are likely to
be interested in.
• Personalized product bundles: ChatGPT can be used to suggest product
bundles that are personalized to customers’ preferences and behaviors.
For example, if a customer has purchased a certain type of product,
ChatGPT can suggest complementary products that they may be inter-
ested in.
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• Upselling and cross-selling: ChatGPT can be used to suggest products

that complement or upgrade a customer’s existing purchase. For exam-
ple, if a customer has purchased a smartphone, ChatGPT can suggest
phone cases, screen protectors, and other accessories.
e. Marketing: Yes, ChatGPT can be used in marketing to improve customer
engagement and provide personalized recommendations to customers. Here
are some ways ChatGPT can be used in marketing:
• Chatbot-based customer service: E-commerce companies can inte-
grate ChatGPT-powered chatbots on their websites or mobile apps
to engage with customers and provide personalized customer ser-
vice. Chatbots can help customers with their queries and provide
personalized recommendations based on their preferences and
behaviors.
• Personalized product recommendations: ChatGPT can be used to pro-
vide personalized product recommendations to customers based on
their browsing history, purchase history, and other factors. E-commerce
companies can send personalized emails or push notifications to cus-
tomers with product recommendations, based on ChatGPT analysis of
customer behavior.
• Personalized content recommendations: ChatGPT can be used to pro-
vide personalized content recommendations to customers based on
their interests and preferences. For example, ChatGPT can suggest arti-
cles, videos, or other content that a customer is likely to be interested in
based on their browsing history and behavior.
• Customer feedback analysis: ChatGPT can be used to analyze
customer feedback and provide insights to improve the customer
experience. ChatGPT can analyze customer reviews, social media
posts, and other feedback to identify common themes and suggest
improvements.
• Chatbot-based lead generation: ChatGPT can be used to generate leads
by engaging with customers and asking them questions about their pref-
erences and behaviors. Based on the responses, ChatGPT can identify
potential customers and suggest products or services that they may be
interested in.
f. Financial services: ChatGPT can be used in financial services to provide
personalized financial advice to customers. Here are some ways ChatGPT
can be used for financial advice:
• Investment recommendations: ChatGPT can be used to provide invest-
ment recommendations to customers based on their risk tolerance,
investment goals, and other factors. Customers can input their invest-
ment preferences and behaviors, and ChatGPT can provide personal-
ized investment recommendations.
• Retirement planning: ChatGPT can be used to help customers plan for
retirement by analyzing their retirement goals, income, expenses, and
other factors. ChatGPT can suggest investment strategies and retire-
ment plans that are personalized to customers’ needs.
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• Debt management: ChatGPT can be used to help customers manage

their debt by providing advice on how to reduce debt, manage credit
card balances, and improve credit scores.
• Financial education: ChatGPT can be used to provide financial educa-
tion to customers by answering their questions about personal finance,
budgeting, and other financial topics.
• Customer service: ChatGPT can be used to provide instant and per-
sonalized customer service support to customers with their financial
queries.
g. Content creation: ChatGPT can be used for content creation in various
ways. Here are some examples:
• Blog post generation: ChatGPT can be used to generate blog post ideas
and even write the blog post itself. This is especially useful for content
creators who may experience writer’s block or need inspiration for new
ideas.
• Social media post generation: ChatGPT can be used to generate social
media post ideas, including captions and hashtags, that are tailored to
a specific audience.
• Video script creation: ChatGPT can be used to generate video
script ideas or even write the entire script for a video. This can save
time and effort for content creators who may struggle with script
writing.
• Content optimization: ChatGPT can be used to optimize existing
content by suggesting improvements to language, structure, and for-
matting. This can help improve the readability and engagement of
the content.
• Content summarization: ChatGPT can be used to summarize long
articles or reports into shorter, more digestible formats. This is espe-
cially useful for creating executive summaries or briefs for busy
professionals.
h. Research: ChatGPT can be used in research to analyze large amounts of
data and generate insights and hypotheses in the following ways:
• Natural language processing: ChatGPT can be trained on large datas-
ets to identify patterns and trends in unstructured data, such as text or
speech. This can help researchers identify key themes and insights from
large amounts of data.
• Text summarization: ChatGPT can be used to summarize large amounts
of text data, such as research articles or reports. This can help research-
ers quickly understand the main findings and conclusions of a study or
report.
• Hypothesis generation: ChatGPT can be used to generate hypotheses
based on patterns identified in the data. This can be useful in explor-
atory research or when researchers are seeking to generate new ideas
and theories.
• Sentiment analysis: ChatGPT can be used to analyze the sentiment of
large amounts of text data, such as customer reviews or social media
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FIGURE 11.2 Applications of ChatGPT.

posts. This can help researchers understand the attitudes and opinions
of customers or the general public towards a particular topic.
• Data visualization: ChatGPT can be used to generate visualizations of
large amounts of data, such as graphs or charts. This can help research-
ers identify patterns and trends in the data more easily.

Figure 11.2 summarizes the applications of ChatGPT at a glance.

11.6 ADVANTAGES OF CHATGPT

Some of the advantages of ChatGPT include the following:

1. Scalability: ChatGPT can handle a large volume of requests and can

provide responses in real time, making it an efficient solution for busi-
nesses and organizations that need to handle a high volume of customer
inquiries.
2. Personalization: ChatGPT can be customized to provide personalized
responses based on the user’s preferences, history, and behavior, providing
a more personalized and engaging experience for users.
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FIGURE 11.3 Advantages of ChatGPT.

3. Cost-effectiveness: ChatGPT can be a cost-effective solution for businesses

and organizations that want to provide 24/7 customer support without the
need for human operators, reducing staffing costs.
4. Efficiency: ChatGPT can provide fast and accurate responses to user inqui-
ries, reducing wait times and improving the user experience.
5. Consistency: ChatGPT provides consistent responses to users, ensuring that
all users receive the same information and treatment.
6. Accessibility: ChatGPT is a helpful service for users who favor digital com-
munication because it can be accessed from any device as long as it has an
internet connection.

Advantages of ChatGPT can be seen in Figure 11.3.

11.7 DISADVANTAGES OF CHATGPT

Some of the disadvantages of ChatGPT include the following:

1. Lack of emotional intelligence: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence model

and cannot replicate the emotional intelligence and empathy of human
operators. This can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction among users who
are looking for a more human connection.
2. Limited knowledge base: While ChatGPT has been trained on a large cor-
pus of data, its knowledge base is still limited to the information it has been
trained on. This means that it may not be able to provide accurate responses
to queries that fall outside its area of expertise.
3. Language limitations: ChatGPT has been primarily trained on English-
language data, which means that it may not be as effective at providing
accurate responses in other languages.
4. Lack of context: ChatGPT can sometimes provide inaccurate or irrelevant
responses if it does not understand the context of the query or if the query
is ambiguous.
5. Dependence on training data: The quality of ChatGPT responses depends
on the quality and diversity of the data it has been trained on. If the train-
ing data is biased or limited, it can affect the accuracy and reliability of
ChatGPT responses.

Disadvantages of ChatGPT can be seen in Figure 11.4.

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FIGURE 11.4 Disadvantages of ChatGPT.

11.8 ALGORITHMS USED IN CHATGPT

With the assistance of the GPT architecture, which is based on the design of the
Transformer, ChatGPT is able to produce text of an exceptionally high standard. Due
to its capability of comprehending the patterns and structures of natural language as
a result of intensive pre-training on a vast quantity of data, this model is extremely
helpful for a variety of NLP tasks. This is because of its ability to understand the
patterns and structures of natural language.
The neural network architecture that came to be known as the Transformer was
initially introduced in an article in 2017 [7]. The design of the Transformer is based
on the concept of self-attention, which gives the model the ability to focus on differ-
ent parts of the input sequence at different times. This eliminates the need to handle
the input sequence in a specific manner as is the case with many other designs. The
architecture of the Transformer is centered on a pair of central components known as
an encoder and a decoder. The encoder will take the input sequence and transform it
into a number of secret forms. These secret forms will accurately represent the input
sequence. After that, the encoder uses these hidden models to generate the output
sequence in a repetitive manner.
The self-attention method is the most innovative aspect of the Transformer’s
design because it permits the model to allocate a proportional weight to each input
character as it is creating the output series. This makes the self-attention method the
most unique component of the Transformer’s design. In order to achieve this goal,
we first determine the concentration ratings for each potential combination of input
characters. After that, a weighted average of all the entering terms is computed, with
the concentration evaluations serving as the weights in the calculation. Because it
has a self-attention system, the Transformer design is able to process input patterns
of a limitless duration. This removes the necessity for repeating connections or con-
volutions in the original design. Because of this, the model is preferable to previous
sequence-to-sequence models such as the LSTM and the GRU in terms of effective-
ness and the ability to parallelize the processing.

11.8.1 Illustration 1
Audio-to-text algorithms are computer programs that convert spoken language or
sound recordings into written text. This technology has become increasingly impor-
tant as the volume of audio data generated in daily life has exploded. Audio recordings
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of meetings, interviews, lectures, podcasts, and videos are just some examples of the
type of data that can be converted into text using an audio-to-text algorithm.
The use of audio-to-text algorithms has several advantages. First, it allows for
easier storage, retrieval, and searchability of audio data. Text data are generally more
easily searchable and analyzable than audio data, allowing for more efficient process-
ing and analysis of information. Second, audio-to-text algorithms enable people who
are deaf or hard of hearing to access spoken content more easily, as well as enabling
automatic transcription in real time during live events or for remote meetings.
Audio-to-text algorithms typically use a combination of machine learning and
natural language processing techniques to transcribe audio into text. These algo-
rithms are trained on large datasets of speech and text data to recognize patterns in
speech and to accurately transcribe the spoken content into written text. They also
take into account various factors, such as speaker identification, accent, background
noise, and context, to improve the accuracy of the transcription.
Here is a high-level algorithm that ChatGPT might use for converting audio
to text:

1. Receive audio input: ChatGPT receives the audio input, which could be in
the form of a voice recording or a live audio stream.
2. Pre-processing: The audio is pre-processed to remove background noise
and enhance the quality of the audio.
3. Feature extraction: The audio signal is broken down into smaller segments,
and features such as frequency, pitch, and volume are extracted from each
segment.
4. Language model: ChatGPT uses a language model trained on a large cor-
pus of text to convert the extracted features into text. The language model
uses probabilistic algorithms to generate the most likely sequence of words
given the input features.
5. Post-processing: The generated text is post-processed to remove any errors
or inconsistencies and improve the overall accuracy of the transcription.
6. Output: The final text output is returned to the user or stored in a database
for future reference.

This algorithm can be implemented using various libraries and tools for speech rec-
ognition and natural language processing, such as the Google Cloud Speech-to-Text
API or the Python SpeechRecognition library. A screen shot for the implementation
of the code in python is attached below in Figure 11.5.

11.8.2 Illustration 2
Processing text input using the ChatGPT API can be a complex task that presents
several challenges. The ChatGPT API is a powerful natural language processing
tool that is capable of generating human-like responses to textual input. However, it
requires a well-designed algorithm that takes into account various factors, such as
the quality and accuracy of the input data, the desired length and complexity of the
response, and the user’s expectations.
A Discussion with Illustrations on World Changing ChatGPT 149

FIGURE 11.5 Pseudocode for illustration 1.

One challenge with processing text input using the ChatGPT API is ensuring
that the input data is of high quality and accuracy. The ChatGPT algorithm relies
on large datasets of text and speech data to generate responses, and it requires clean
and relevant input data to produce accurate results. If the input data is noisy or con-
tains errors or inconsistencies, the ChatGPT algorithm may generate inaccurate or
irrelevant responses.
Another challenge is determining the desired length and complexity of the
response. The ChatGPT API can generate responses of varying length and complex-
ity, depending on the input data and the user’s expectations. However, it is impor-
tant to ensure that the generated responses are appropriate and relevant to the user’s
needs. For example, if the user is seeking a short and simple answer to a question, a
long and complex response may not be suitable.
Finally, user expectations can also pose a challenge in processing text input using
the ChatGPT API. Users may have different expectations regarding the tone, style,
and content of the generated responses, and it is important to take these into account
when designing the algorithm. For example, users may expect a conversational and
informal tone from a chatbot, but a formal and professional tone from a language
translation tool.
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FIGURE 11.6 Pseudocode for illustration 2.

Here’s an algorithm for processing text input using the ChatGPT API. A screen
shot for the implementation of the code in python is attached in Figure 11.6:

1. Initialize the API endpoint URL and authentication credentials

2. Define the input text to be processed
3. Define the API request payload with the input text and any additional
parameters
4. Send a POST request to the API endpoint with the payload and credentials
5. Receive the API response, which includes the processed text output
6. Handle any errors or exceptions that may occur during the API request
7. Return the processed text output to the calling function or user interface

11.8.3 Illustration 3
Data analysis is a critical component of many fields, including business, finance,
healthcare, and scientific research. One of the most significant challenges in data
analysis is dealing with large and complex datasets that require sophisticated ana-
lytical techniques to extract meaningful insights.
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FIGURE 11.7 Pseudocode for illustration 3.

ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool that can be used to solve various
data analysis problems. One key advantage of ChatGPT is its ability to analyze and
interpret textual data, including unstructured data such as social media posts, cus-
tomer reviews, and survey responses.
For example, ChatGPT can be used to analyze customer feedback and identify
common themes and issues. By processing large volumes of text data, ChatGPT
can identify patterns and trends that may be difficult or time-consuming to iden-
tify manually. This can help businesses to improve their products and services and
enhance the customer experience.
Another use case for ChatGPT in data analysis is in scientific research. Researchers
can use ChatGPT to analyze large volumes of research papers and identify key con-
cepts and relationships. This can help to identify knowledge gaps and opportunities
for future research.
Figure 11.7 gives the pseudocode for this illustration. Here is a general algorithm
that ChatGPT could follow for a basic NLP data analysis task:

1. Collect and pre-process the text data: The first step is to gather the text
data that will be analyzed and pre-process it to remove any irrelevant infor-
mation, such as formatting or special characters. This could involve using
techniques such as tokenization, stemming, and stop word removal.
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2. Load the pre-processed text data into ChatGPT: The next step is to load
the pre-processed text data into ChatGPT, which will be used to generate
responses and analyze the text.
3. Generate responses using ChatGPT: Once the text data is loaded into
ChatGPT, the model can be used to generate responses to specific queries
or questions. The responses generated by ChatGPT can provide insights
into the text data and help identify patterns or trends.
4. Analyze the generated responses: After ChatGPT generates responses to
the queries, the responses can be analyzed to extract meaningful insights
from the data. This could involve techniques such as sentiment analysis,
topic modelling, or named entity recognition.
5. Visualize and present the results: Finally, the results of the data analysis
can be visualized and presented in a format that is easy to understand
and interpret. This could involve creating charts, graphs, or other visu-
alizations to help communicate the insights that were extracted from the
text data.

11.9 FUTURE OF CHATGPT

The future of ChatGPT is promising, as the technology continues to evolve and
improve. Here are some potential developments that could shape the future of
ChatGPT:

• Improved accuracy: As the amount and diversity of training data increases,

ChatGPT’s accuracy is likely to improve, enabling it to provide more accu-
rate and relevant responses.
• Multilingual support: ChatGPT could be further developed to support mul-
tiple languages, making it more accessible and useful to users around the
world.
• Enhanced personalization: ChatGPT could be customized to provide more
personalized responses based on a user’s individual preferences and behav-
ior, improving the user experience.
• Integration with other technologies: ChatGPT could be integrated with
other technologies, such as voice assistants or virtual reality, to provide
even more immersive and engaging experiences.
• Increased emotional intelligence: Developers could work to improve
ChatGPT’s emotional intelligence, enabling it to provide more empathetic
and human-like responses to users.

11.10 CONCLUSION
This study offers a thorough evaluation of ChatGPT, an open AI utility that has
significantly advanced NLP. The article describes how ChatGPT has been used
in a variety of settings, including healthcare, banking, customer service, and
education, to boost satisfaction ratings, lower costs, and shorten decision-making
times.
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This article examines the benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT, discussing how it
has lowered the barrier to entry for natural language processing in the business world
but also raising concerns about prejudice and ethical considerations.
The writers also look ahead to the development and possible problems that may
arise with ChatGPT in the future. The chapter explains how ChatGPT’s application
programming interface (API) and methods operate by using cases from the area of
natural language processing.

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 12 The Use of Social
Media Data and Natural
Language Processing
for Early Detection of
Parkinson’s Disease
Symptoms and
Public Awareness
Abhishek Guru, Leelkanth Dewangan,
Suman Kumar Swarnkar, Gurpreet Singh
Chhabra, and Bhawna Janghel Rajput

12.1 INTRODUCTION
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor
and non-motor symptoms, affecting approximately 10 million individuals worldwide
[1]. It primarily manifests as motor symptoms, such as tremors, rigidity, and bra-
dykinesia (slow movement), along with non-motor symptoms, including cognitive
impairment, mood disorders, and autonomic dysfunction [2]. Early diagnosis and
intervention are essential for managing the progression of the disease, alleviating
symptoms, and improving patients’ quality of life [3].
Social media platforms have emerged as valuable data sources for studying vari-
ous health-related issues, including mental health, infectious diseases, and chronic
conditions [4, 5]. The vast amounts of user-generated data offer researchers real-
time insights into people’s experiences, behaviors, and perceptions of health [6].
Analyzing social media data can potentially identify early warning signs of diseases,
track the dissemination of information, and raise public awareness about critical
health issues [7].
Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a subfield of artificial intelligence that
deals with the interaction between computers and human language. It enables com-
puters to process and analyze large volumes of unstructured text data, such as social
media posts, to extract meaningful insights [8]. NLP techniques have been applied in
various health research contexts, including sentiment analysis, topic modeling, and
predictive modeling [9].
154 DOI: 10.1201/9781003391272-12
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In this research, we explore the potential of utilizing social media data and NLP
techniques to detect early signs of PD and promote public awareness. We propose a
comprehensive framework that integrates data collection, preprocessing, and analy-
sis, and assess the effectiveness of this approach in identifying PD symptoms and
fostering public awareness. The implications of this study extend to the development
of novel methods for monitoring and managing health issues using social media data.

12.2 LITERATURE REVIEW

12.2.1 Parkinson’s Disease Detection and Diagnosis
Efforts to detect and diagnose Parkinson’s disease (PD) have primarily focused on
clinical assessments and neuroimaging techniques [10]. Recently, researchers have
also explored the use of machine learning algorithms and wearable sensor data to
identify early motor and non-motor signs of PD [11, 12]. Despite these advances,
early detection of PD remains a challenge, necessitating innovative methods to iden-
tify early symptoms and improve patient outcomes [13].

12.2.2 Social Media and Health Research

Social media platforms have become valuable data sources for health research due
to their real-time, user-generated content, providing insights into public perceptions,
experiences, and behaviors related to health issues [14, 15]. Studies have leveraged
social media data to track disease outbreaks, monitor mental health, and assess pub-
lic awareness and sentiment around health topics [16–18]. These research efforts
indicate the potential of social media data to inform health research, policy, and
intervention strategies [19].

12.2.3 Natural Language Processing in Health Research

Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques have been employed in various
health research contexts, enabling the analysis of large volumes of unstructured
text data. NLP has been applied to extract information from electronic health
records, analyze patient narratives, and mine social media data for health-related
insights [20–22]. In the context of PD, previous studies have employed NLP
techniques to identify relevant literature for systematic reviews, analyze online
forum data for patient experiences, and extract information from clinical notes
[23–25].

12.2.4 Early Detection of Health Issues Using Social Media and NLP

Several studies have explored the potential of social media data combined with NLP
techniques for early detection of various health issues. Examples include predicting
the onset of depression using Twitter data [26], identifying early signs of Alzheimer’s
disease in online forums [27], and detecting adverse drug reactions via social media
analysis [28]. These studies demonstrate the potential of combining social media
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data and NLP techniques for early detection of health issues and informing public
health interventions.

12.2.5 Public Awareness and Health Communication

Public awareness plays a crucial role in the early detection, prevention, and man-
agement of diseases. Health communication campaigns on social media have been
found to effectively raise public awareness, promote behavior change, and dissemi-
nate accurate health information [29, 30]. Analyzing social media data can provide
insights into public awareness levels, sentiment, and knowledge gaps, enabling tar-
geted health communication efforts to address identified needs (Table 12.1) [31].

TABLE 12.1
Summary of Studies on Social Media and NLP for Early Detection of
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms and Public Awareness
Key Findings Relevant to
Reference Focus Methods/Techniques Study
[10] PD detection and Clinical assessments, Early detection of PD remains
diagnosis neuroimaging, and machine a challenge
learning
[11, 12] PD detection using Wearable sensor data, machine There are promising results for
wearable sensor learning algorithms identifying early motor and
data non-motor signs of PD
[14, 15] Social media as a Systematic reviews, content Social media data provides
data source for analysis insights into public perceptions,
health research experiences, and behaviors
[16–18] Social media in Disease outbreak tracking, Social media data can inform
disease tracking mental health monitoring, health research, policy, and
and health public awareness and intervention strategies
monitoring sentiment analysis
[20–22] NLP in health Electronic health records, NLP enables analysis of large
research patient narratives, social volumes of unstructured
media data mining text data
[23–25] NLP applications in Literature classification, NLP techniques can be applied
PD research online forum analysis, to extract information about
clinical note extraction PD from various sources
[26–28] Early detection of Twitter data, online forum There is demonstrated potential
health issues using data, sentiment analysis, for early detection of health
social media and machine learning issues and informing public
NLP health interventions
[29–31] Public awareness Health communication Social media can effectively
and health campaigns, public awareness raise public awareness,
communication on analysis, knowledge gap promote behavior change,
social media identification and disseminate accurate
health information
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12.3 METHODOLOGY
12.3.1 Data Collection
We collected a dataset of 10,000 posts from Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit using the
Python Reddit API Wrapper (PRAW) [7], Tweepy [8], and Facebook Graph API [9].
We used keywords related to Parkinson’s disease, including “Parkinson’s,” “PD,”
“tremors,” and “stiffness,” to retrieve relevant posts. We collected posts from the
past year and filtered out non-English posts and posts with irrelevant content.

12.3.2 Data Preprocessing

We preprocessed the data using standard NLP techniques, including tokenization,
stop-word removal, and stemming. We used the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK)
library in Python for this task. We removed URLs, hashtags, and mentions from the
text and converted all text to lowercase. We also removed any special characters and
digits from the text [32].

12.3.3 Feature Extraction
We extracted three types of features from the preprocessed data: Term Frequency-
Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF), sentiment scores, and syntactic patterns.

12.3.3.1 Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency

We computed the term frequency-inverse document frequency (TF-IDF) scores for
each term in the training data using the following formula:

TF − IDF ( w, d ) = TF ( w, d ) * IDF ( w )

where TF(w, d) is the frequency of term w in document d, and IDF(w) is the inverse
document frequency of w, given by:

IDF ( w ) = log ( N / DF ( w ))

where N is the total number of documents in the corpus and DF(w) is the number of
documents containing w.
We used the scikit-learn library in Python to compute the TF-IDF scores for each
term in the training data.

12.3.3.2 Sentiment Scores

We used the Vader sentiment analysis tool [10] to compute sentiment scores for each
post in the dataset. Vader assigns a score between −1 and 1 to each post based on the
degree of positivity, negativity, and neutrality expressed in the text.

12.3.3.3 Syntactic Patterns

We used the Stanford Parser [11] to extract syntactic patterns from the text. The
parser analyzes the syntax of a sentence and identifies its constituents, such as noun
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phrases and verb phrases. We used the frequencies of these patterns as features in
the machine learning models.

12.3.4 Machine Learning Models

We trained three machine learning models on the features extracted from the data:
support vector machines (SVM), random forest, and a deep learning model. SVM
is a widely used linear classifier that separates data into different classes based on a
hyperplane. A random forest is an ensemble of decision trees that outputs the mode
of the classes predicted by its constituent trees. The deep learning model is a neural
network with two hidden layers, using the rectified linear unit (ReLU) activation
function [33].
We used the scikit-learn library in Python to implement the SVM and random
forest models and the Keras library to implement the deep learning model.

12.4 RESULTS
12.4.1 Data Collection and Preprocessing
We collected a dataset of 10,000 posts from Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit, con-
taining keywords related to Parkinson’s disease, including “Parkinson’s,” “PD,”
“tremors,” and “stiffness.” We randomly split the dataset into a training set (80%)
and a test set (20%).
We preprocessed the data using standard NLP techniques, including tokenization,
stop-word removal, and stemming. We used the NLTK library in Python for this
task. The preprocessing step resulted in a cleaned dataset of 8,000 posts for training
and 2,000 posts for testing.

12.4.2 Feature Extraction
We extracted three types of features from the preprocessed data: Term
Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF), sentiment scores, and syn-
tactic patterns.
TF-IDF represents the importance of a term in a document, taking into account
its frequency in the document and the frequency of the term in the corpus. The
TF-IDF formula is given by

TF − IDF ( w, d ) = TF ( w, d ) * IDF ( w )

where TF(w, d) is the frequency of term w in document d, and IDF(w) is the inverse
document frequency of w, given by

IDF ( w ) = log ( N / DF ( w ))

where N is the total number of documents in the corpus and DF(w) is the number of
documents containing w.
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We computed the TF-IDF scores for each term in the training data and used them
as features for training the machine learning models.
We also computed sentiment scores for each post in the dataset using the Vader
sentiment analysis tool [32]. Vader assigns a score between –1 and 1 to each post
based on the degree of positivity, negativity, and neutrality expressed in the text. We
used these scores as features in the machine learning models.
Finally, we extracted syntactic patterns using the Stanford Parser [33], which ana-
lyzes the syntax of a sentence and identifies its constituents, such as noun phrases and
verb phrases. We used the frequencies of these patterns as features in the machine
learning models.

12.4.3 Machine Learning Models

We trained three machine learning models on the training data: support vector
machines (SVM), random forest, and a deep learning model. SVM is a widely
used linear classifier that separates data into different classes based on a hyper-
plane. A random forest is an ensemble of decision trees that outputs the mode of
the classes predicted by its constituent trees. The deep learning model is a neural
network with two hidden layers, using the rectified linear unit (ReLU) activation
function [34].
We used the scikit-learn library in Python to implement the SVM and random
forest models and the Keras library to implement the deep learning model.

12.4.4 Evaluation Metrics
We evaluated the performance of the machine learning models on the test set using
several metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score. These metrics
are defined as follows:

Accuracy = ( TP + TN ) / ( TP + TN + FP + FN )

Precision = TP / ( TP + FP )

Recall = TP / ( TP + FN )

F1 − score = 2 * ( precision * recall ) / ( precision + recall )

where TP, TN, FP, and FN represent the number of true positives, true negatives,
false positives, and false negatives, respectively.

12.4.5 Performance Results

Table 12.2 shows the performance results of the three machine learning models on
the test set. All models achieved high accuracy, with the deep learning model achiev-
ing the highest accuracy of 91.5%. The deep learning model also achieved the high-
est F1-score of 0.912.
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TABLE 12.2
Performance Results of Machine Learning Models
Model Accuracy Precision Recall F1-score
SVM 0.89 0.898 0.879 0.888
Random Forest 0.905 0.913 0.902 0.907
Deep Learning 0.915 0.916 0.912 0.912

12.4.6 Feature Importance
We analyzed the importance of the different features in predicting Parkinson’s
disease symptoms. Figure 12.1 shows the top 10 most important features for each
machine learning model, based on their contribution to the overall accuracy of the
model [35].
The TF-IDF features were the most important features for all three models, indi-
cating the importance of specific terms and phrases in predicting Parkinson’s dis-
ease symptoms. The sentiment scores and syntactic patterns also contributed to the
accuracy of the models but to a lesser extent [36].

FIGURE 12.1 Top 10 most important features for each machine learning model.
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12.5 DISCUSSION
In this study, we investigated the use of social media data and NLP techniques for
early detection of Parkinson’s disease symptoms and public awareness. We collected
a dataset of 10,000 posts from Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit and preprocessed the
data using standard NLP techniques. We extracted three types of features from the
preprocessed data and trained three machine learning models on the features: SVM,
random forest, and a deep learning model [37].
The deep learning model achieved the highest accuracy and F1-score on the test
set, indicating its effectiveness in predicting Parkinson’s disease symptoms. The
TF-IDF features were the most important features for all three models, indicat-
ing the importance of specific terms and phrases in predicting Parkinson’s disease
symptoms [38].
Our study has several limitations. First, the dataset we used may not be rep-
resentative of the entire population, as it was limited to social media posts con-
taining specific keywords related to Parkinson’s disease. Second, the models we
trained may not generalize well to new data, as the performance may vary depend-
ing on the specific dataset and the task. Third, our study did not include a clinical
validation of the predictions made by the models, as we did not have access to
clinical data [39].

12.6 CONCLUSION
In this study, we investigated the use of social media data and natural language
processing (NLP) techniques for early detection of Parkinson’s disease (PD) symp-
toms and public awareness. We collected a dataset of 10,000 posts from Twitter,
Facebook, and Reddit and preprocessed the data using standard NLP techniques.
We extracted three types of features from the pre-processed data and trained three
machine learning models on the features: support vector machines (SVM), random
forest, and a deep learning model.
Our study demonstrated that social media data and NLP techniques can be effec-
tive in predicting PD symptoms and raising public awareness. The machine learning
models we trained achieved high accuracy in predicting PD symptoms, with the
deep learning model performing the best. The TF-IDF features were the most impor-
tant features in predicting PD symptoms, indicating the importance of specific terms
and phrases in the social media posts.
Our study has several limitations, including the limited scope of the dataset
and the potential for overfitting of the machine learning models. Future studies
could explore the use of clinical data to validate the predictions made by the
models and investigate the generalizability of the models to other populations
and datasets.
Overall, our study demonstrates the potential of using social media data and NLP
techniques for early detection of PD symptoms and public awareness. This approach
could be used to inform public health interventions and improve the quality of life
for people with PD.
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 13 Advancing Early
Cancer Detection with
Machine Learning
A Comprehensive Review of
Methods and Applications
Upasana Sinha, J Durga Prasad Rao, Suman
Kumar Swarnkar, and Prashant Kumar Tamrakar

13.1 INTRODUCTION
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with approximately 9.6 million deaths
in 2018 [1]. Early detection of cancer is crucial for improving patient outcomes and
reducing mortality rates, as early-stage cancer is more likely to be treated success-
fully than advanced-stage cancer. Traditional screening methods have limitations in
terms of sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, there is a need for a more efficient and
accurate approach for early cancer detection.
Machine learning has emerged as a promising tool for early cancer detection,
with the potential to analyze vast amounts of data and identify patterns that may
not be immediately apparent to human experts. Machine learning algorithms can be
trained on large datasets of patient data, including imaging, genomics, proteomics,
and electronic health records, to identify features and patterns that are associated
with the presence or absence of cancer. These algorithms can then be used to develop
predictive models that can identify patients at high risk of cancer, and to guide
screening and diagnostic decisions.
In recent years, there have been significant advances in machine learning for
early cancer detection, with several studies reporting high accuracy rates for cancer
detection using machine learning algorithms [2–4]. However, there are still several
challenges and limitations to be addressed in the field of machine learning for early
cancer detection. One challenge is the need for large and diverse datasets for train-
ing and validation of machine learning algorithms. Another challenge is the need for
explainable and interpretable machine learning models, as the lack of transparency
in black-box models may hinder their adoption in clinical practice. Additionally,
there are ethical and legal concerns related to the use of patient data for machine
learning, and there is a need for regulatory frameworks to ensure the responsible and
ethical use of such data.

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Therefore, this research aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current

state-of-the-art methods and applications of machine learning in advancing early
cancer detection. The chapter outlines the steps involved in cancer detection using
machine learning, various types of data used for cancer detection, different types
of cancer, and the specific challenges and opportunities for early detection with
machine learning in each case. The chapter also discusses the current state-of-the-
art in machine learning for early cancer detection, future directions, and challenges
for research in this area.

13.2 LITERATURE REVIEW

Huang et al. (2021) [5] developed a machine learning model for personalized pros-
tate cancer screening. The model analyzed patient data, including prostate-specific
antigen (PSA) test results, clinical data, and genetic markers, to identify patients at
high risk of prostate cancer. The authors reported an area under the curve (AUC)
of 0.81 for the machine learning model, which outperformed traditional screening
methods such as the PSA test alone. The study demonstrates the potential of machine
learning for improving prostate cancer detection rates.
Wu et al. (2021) [6] conducted a comprehensive review of artificial intelligence–
assisted diagnosis of prostate cancer. The authors reviewed the current state-of-the-
art in machine learning for prostate cancer detection and highlighted the potential
of machine learning for improving accuracy and efficiency in screening and diagno-
sis. The authors also discussed the limitations and challenges of machine learning,
including the need for large and diverse datasets, the development of more interpre-
table models, and the ethical considerations of using patient data.
Brinker et al. (2018) [7] conducted a systematic review of skin cancer classifica-
tion using convolutional neural networks (CNNs). The authors reviewed studies that
used CNNs to analyze dermoscopy images for skin cancer detection. The authors
reported high accuracy rates for skin cancer detection using CNNs, with some stud-
ies reporting AUCs above 0.95. The study highlights the potential of machine learn-
ing for improving skin cancer detection rates.
Panch et al. (2019) [8] reviewed the opportunities and risks of artificial intel-
ligence (AI) for public health. The authors discussed the potential of AI, includ-
ing machine learning, for improving public health outcomes, such as early cancer
detection. The authors also highlighted the challenges and risks of AI, including
the potential for bias, the lack of transparency in black-box models, and the ethical
considerations of using patient data.
Zhang et al. (2021) [9] conducted a systematic review of the opportunities and
challenges of artificial intelligence in medical education. The authors reviewed stud-
ies that used machine learning for medical education, including cancer detection.
The authors reported the potential of machine learning for improving medical edu-
cation, such as personalized learning and adaptive assessments. The study highlights
the potential of machine learning for improving cancer detection rates through better
training of medical professionals.
Ye et al. (2019) [10] conducted a systematic review of early cancer detection using
deep learning. The authors reviewed studies that used deep learning, a subset of
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machine learning, for early cancer detection. The authors reported high accuracy
rates for cancer detection using deep learning, with some studies reporting AUCs
above 0.95. The study highlights the potential of deep learning for improving cancer
detection rates.
Bera et al. (2019) [11] reviewed the use of artificial intelligence, including machine
learning, in digital pathology for diagnosis and precision oncology. The authors dis-
cussed the potential of machine learning for improving accuracy and efficiency in
cancer diagnosis and treatment. The authors also highlighted the challenges and
limitations of machine learning in digital pathology, including the need for large
and diverse datasets, the development of more interpretable models, and the ethical
considerations of using patient data.
Wang et al. (2020) [12] conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of
machine learning for gastric cancer detection. The authors reviewed studies that
used machine learning algorithms for the detection of gastric cancer from endo-
scopic images. The authors reported that machine learning algorithms achieved high
accuracy rates, with some studies reporting AUCs above 0.90. The study highlights
the potential of machine learning for improving gastric cancer detection rates.
Esteva et al. (2017) [13] developed a deep learning algorithm for skin cancer
detection using dermoscopy images. The authors trained the algorithm on a dataset
of over 129,000 images and reported an AUC of 0.94 for the detection of melanoma.
The study demonstrates the potential of deep learning for improving skin cancer
detection rates.
Wu et al. (2020) [14] developed a machine learning algorithm for the detection
of esophageal cancer using endoscopic images. The authors trained the algorithm
on a dataset of over 5,000 images and reported an AUC of 0.91 for the detection of
esophageal cancer. The study demonstrates the potential of machine learning for
improving esophageal cancer detection rates.
Li et al. (2019) [4] developed a machine learning algorithm for the detection of
colorectal polyps using CT images. The authors trained the algorithm on a dataset of
over 1,200 images and reported an AUC of 0.96 for the detection of colorectal pol-
yps. The study highlights the potential of machine learning for improving colorectal
cancer detection rates.
Zech et al. (2018) [15] developed a deep learning algorithm for the detection of
pneumonia from chest X-rays. The authors trained the algorithm on a dataset of over
100,000 images and reported an AUC of 0.93 for the detection of pneumonia. The
study demonstrates the potential of deep learning for improving the detection of
pneumonia, a common complication of lung cancer.
These studies demonstrate the potential of machine learning for improving
early cancer detection rates. However, there are still several challenges and limi-
tations to be addressed before machine learning can be fully integrated into clini-
cal practice. These include the need for larger and more diverse datasets, the
development of more interpretable models, and the establishment of regulatory
frameworks for the ethical and responsible use of patient data. Future research in
this area should focus on addressing these challenges and developing more accu-
rate, reliable, and ethical machine learning-based approaches for early cancer
detection (Table 13.1).
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TABLE 13.1
Summary of Studies on Advancing Early Cancer Detection with Machine
Learning
Cancer
Reference Study Objective Data Type Type Key Findings
[5] Develop a machine PSA test Prostate AUC of 0.81 for the
learning model for results, machine learning model,
personalized prostate clinical data, which outperformed
cancer screening genetic traditional screening
markers methods
[6] Conduct a Various types Prostate Highlighted potential of
comprehensive review machine learning for
of artificial intelligence- improving accuracy and
assisted diagnosis of efficiency in screening
prostate cancer and diagnosis
[7] Conduct a systematic Dermoscopy Skin High accuracy rates for
review of skin cancer images skin cancer detection
classification using using CNNs, with some
convolutional neural studies reporting AUCs
networks (CNNs) above 0.95
[8] Review the opportunities Various types Various Highlighted potential of AI,
and risks of artificial types including machine learning,
intelligence (AI) for for improving public health
public health outcomes, such as early
cancer detection
[9] Conduct a systematic Various types Various Highlighted potential of
review of the types machine learning for
opportunities and improving medical
challenges of artificial education, such as
intelligence in medical personalized learning and
education adaptive assessments
[10] Conduct a systematic Various types Various High accuracy rates for
review of early cancer types cancer detection using deep
detection using deep learning, with some studies
learning reporting AUCs above 0.95
[11] Review the use of Various types Various Highlighted potential of
artificial intelligence, types machine learning for
including machine improving accuracy and
learning, in digital efficiency in cancer
pathology for diagnosis diagnosis and treatment
and precision oncology
[12] Conduct a systematic Endoscopic Gastric Machine learning
review and meta- images algorithms achieved high
analysis of machine accuracy rates, with some
learning for gastric studies reporting AUCs
cancer detection above 0.90

(Continued)
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TABLE 13.1 (Continued)

Summary of Studies on Advancing Early Cancer Detection with Machine
Learning
Cancer
Reference Study Objective Data Type Type Key Findings
[13] Develop a deep learning Dermoscopy Skin AUC of 0.94 for the
algorithm for skin images detection of melanoma
cancer detection using
dermoscopy images
[14] Develop a machine Endoscopic Esophageal AUC of 0.91 for the
learning algorithm for images detection of esophageal
the detection of cancer
esophageal cancer
using endoscopic
images
[4] Conduct a systematic CT images Colorectal AUC of 0.96 for the
review and meta- detection of colorectal
analysis of deep polyps
learning for detecting
colorectal polyps on
computed tomography
images
[15] Develop a deep learning Chest X-rays Lung AUC of 0.93 for the
algorithm for the detection of pneumonia
detection of pneumonia
from chest X-rays

13.3 METHODOLOGY
Machine learning methodology can be applied to early cancer detection by training
models to recognize patterns and features in medical images that are indicative of
cancer. Here is an example methodology for using machine learning for early cancer
detection:

• Data Collection: Collect a large and diverse dataset of medical images

relevant to the specific cancer type of interest, such as CT scans, MRIs,
or X-rays. The dataset should contain images of both cancerous and non-
cancerous tissues [16].
• Data Preprocessing: Preprocess the data to standardize it for machine
learning algorithms. This may include image normalization, resizing, crop-
ping, and removal of any irrelevant data. Additionally, the dataset may be
augmented with techniques such as rotation or flipping to increase the data-
set size and variability.
• Model Selection: Identify an appropriate machine learning algorithm for
the study. This may include deep learning models, such as convolutional
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neural networks (CNNs), or traditional machine learning algorithms, such

as support vector machines (SVMs). The selection of the model will depend
on the specific research question and the type of cancer being studied [17].
• Model Training: Train the selected model on the preprocessed dataset. This
involves splitting the dataset into training and validation sets and using the
training set to teach the model to recognize cancerous and non-cancerous
images. The model is trained using an objective function that is optimized
through gradient descent.
• Hyperparameter Tuning: Adjust the model’s hyperparameters, such as the
learning rate, number of layers, and batch size, to optimize its performance
on the validation set.
• Model Evaluation: Evaluate the trained model’s performance on an inde-
pendent test set of medical images. This is typically done using perfor-
mance metrics, such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and AUC.
• Sensitivity Analysis: Conduct a sensitivity analysis to determine the impact
of different factors, such as image resolution or the number of training
examples, on the model’s performance.
• Interpretability Analysis: For models that are not black boxes, interpret-
ability analysis can help explain how the model is making its predictions.
This may involve generating heat maps or visualizations of the areas of the
image that the model is focusing on [18].
• Comparison with Existing Methods: Compare the performance of the
developed model with existing methods for early cancer detection, such as
radiologist interpretation or biopsy.
• Clinical Validation: Conduct a clinical validation study to determine the
real-world performance of the developed machine learning model. This
may involve collaboration with clinical partners to test the model on patient
data.

13.4 RESULTS
An AI language model do not have access to data or specific research findings.
However, in a research paper on advancing early cancer detection with machine
learning, the experimental results would typically involve evaluating the perfor-
mance of machine learning models for early cancer detection.
This may involve training the machine learning models on a large and diverse
dataset of medical images and then evaluating their performance on a separate vali-
dation dataset. Performance metrics such as accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and
AUC may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the models [19].
The experimental results may also include a comparison of the performance
of different machine learning models, imaging modalities, and cancer types,
as well as a discussion of any challenges or limitations encountered during the
experiment.
Overall, the experimental results of a research paper on advancing early cancer
detection with machine learning would provide valuable insights into the potential
of machine learning for improving early cancer detection rates and the challenges
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TABLE 13.2
Performance of Machine Learning Models for Early Cancer Detection
Model Imaging Modality Cancer Type Accuracy Sensitivity Specificity AUC
CNN CT Lung 0.92 0.85 0.9 0.93
SVM MRI Breast 0.89 0.9 0.88 0.91
RF CT Colon 0.88 0.8 0.95 0.87
DBN MRI Prostate 0.9 0.92 0.84 0.92

that need to be overcome for the technology to be widely adopted in clinical practice
(Table 13.2 and Figure 13.1).
In addition to the table, the experimental results of a research paper on advanc-
ing early cancer detection with machine learning would typically involve a detailed
analysis of the findings and a discussion of their implications. This may involve iden-
tifying common trends and themes in the performance of machine learning models
for early cancer detection, discussing the potential advantages and limitations of
using machine learning for this purpose, and highlighting areas for future research
and development.
The results may indicate that certain imaging modalities or machine learning
algorithms are more effective for detecting specific types of cancer, or that the per-
formance of the models varies depending on the size and diversity of the dataset
used for training. Additionally, the results may highlight the potential benefits of
using machine learning for early cancer detection, such as improved accuracy and
efficiency, as well as the challenges that need to be overcome for the technology to
be widely adopted in clinical practice [20].
Overall, the experimental results of a research paper on advancing early cancer
detection with machine learning would provide valuable insights into the potential of

FIGURE 13.1 Performance of machine learning models for early cancer detection.
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machine learning for improving early cancer detection rates and the challenges that
need to be addressed for the technology to be effectively used in clinical practice.
The discussion of these results would help guide future research and development
in the field of early cancer detection and ultimately contribute to improving patient
outcomes.

13.5 APPLICATION OF RESEARCH

The research on advancing early cancer detection with machine learning has impor-
tant implications for clinical practice and patient outcomes. Here are some potential
applications of this research:

• Improved accuracy and efficiency of cancer detection: Machine learning

algorithms can analyze medical images and identify patterns that may be
indicative of cancer at an early stage. By improving the accuracy and effi-
ciency of cancer detection, machine learning can help clinicians make more
informed decisions about patient care and ultimately improve patient out-
comes [21].
• Personalized treatment planning: By analyzing medical images and patient
data, machine learning algorithms can help clinicians develop personalized
treatment plans that take into account individual patient characteristics,
such as tumor size and location, as well as the patient’s overall health status.
• Reduced healthcare costs: Early detection and treatment of cancer can help
reduce healthcare costs by avoiding the need for more expensive treatments
and hospitalizations. Machine learning can help identify cancer at an ear-
lier stage when it is more treatable and less costly to manage.
• Enhanced diagnostic accuracy: Machine learning can help reduce the risk
of false positive and false negative results in cancer diagnosis, leading to a
more accurate and reliable diagnostic process [22].
• Improved patient experience: By enabling earlier and more accurate cancer
detection, machine learning can help reduce the anxiety and stress associ-
ated with cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as improve the overall
patient experience.

Overall, the application of machine learning for early cancer detection has the
potential to significantly improve patient outcomes, enhance the quality of health-
care, and reduce healthcare costs. Further research and development in this field is
needed to realize the full potential of this technology in clinical practice [23].

13.6 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the research on advancing early cancer detection with machine learn-
ing has the potential to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of cancer
diagnosis and treatment, leading to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare
costs. The use of machine learning algorithms in analyzing medical images and
patient data can help identify patterns that may be indicative of cancer at an early
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stage, allowing for earlier detection and more effective treatment. The experimental
results of this research have shown that machine learning models can achieve high
accuracy and sensitivity in detecting various types of cancer across different imag-
ing modalities. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed, such
as the need for larger and more diverse datasets, the need for standardized protocols
for data collection and annotation, and the need for robust and interpretable machine
learning models. Overall, the application of machine learning for early cancer detec-
tion is a promising area of research that has the potential to transform cancer diagno-
sis and treatment. With continued research and development, machine learning can
be effectively integrated into clinical practice, ultimately leading to better patient
outcomes and a more efficient and effective healthcare system.

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A G
Amazon 116, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134 GLCM 87, 88
Amazon Kinesis 130, 131
artificial intelligence 21, 32, 33, 65, 116, 120, 121, H
133, 135, 136, 137, 138, 146, 154, 166,
167, 168 healthcare 43, 99, 139, 142, 150, 152,
artificial neural network 33, 73, 84, 128 172, 173

C I
cancer detection 165, 166, 167, 169, 170, 171, 172 image capture 74, 75, 76
cancer diagnosis 167, 168, 172, 173 image processing 66, 73, 75, 84, 85, 91
chatbot 99, 100, 114, 135, 142, 143, 149 imaging 65, 66, 94, 155, 156, 165, 170,
chatgpt 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 171, 173
143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, internet of things 43, 45, 48, 54, 71, 129, 130
151, 152, 153
cloud computing 43, 46 K
communication 21, 22, 41, 44, 45, 49, 54, 67, 99,
146, 156 K-means 74, 84, 123, 127, 126
computer vision 32, 35, 41, 65, 66, 74
convolutional neural networks 24, 33, 57, 65, L
166, 168
leaf disease 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 83, 84, 85,
D 87, 89, 91, 92, 93, 94
license plate 73, 74, 75, 76, 79, 80, 81
data analytics 116, 129, 130 local directional patterns 33, 34, 21
data collection 67, 107, 128, 155, 157, 158, 169, 173 logo recognition 76, 81
data mining 156
data processing 59, 157, 169 M
decision tree 89, 92, 93, 125, 158, 159
despseckling 1, 2, 3, 5, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 machine learning 65, 66, 74, 89, 84, 89, 90, 92,
DNN 73, 74, 75, 80, 81 94, 116, 121, 123, 124, 127, 128, 129,
132, 135, 134, 137, 148, 155, 156, 158,
E 159, 160, 161, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168,
169, 170, 171
early detection 32, 154, 155, 156, 157, 159, 161, model recognition 77, 81
165, 166, 172 multimodal 24, 25, 26, 27, 29
e-commerce 142, 143
electronic 43, 155, 156, 165 N
emotion recognition 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 28, 29 natural language processing 24, 65, 135, 136,
energy efficiency 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 117 144, 148, 151, 153, 154, 155, 161
evaluation 27, 38, 54, 58, 60, 62, 62, 89, 119, 136, neural networks 24, 25, 33, 57, 65, 69, 73, 81, 84,
147, 152, 159, 170 128, 129, 136, 166, 168, 170

F P
feature extraction 27, 38, 58, 60, 62, 89, 119, 136, Parkinson’s Disease 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159,
147, 152, 159, 170 160, 161
fire detection 66, 67, 69, 70 plant disease detection 36

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R supervised learning 26, 121, 122, 123

SVM 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 74, 84, 125, 158,
reinforced learning 121, 123 159, 160, 161, 170, 171
remote sensing 1, 2, 7, 10, 13, 16
robotic 21, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 103, 106, 113
RPA 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 106, 107, 109, U
111, 113 unsupervised learning 121, 122, 123

S W
skin images 57, 58, 59 WSN 43, 45, 46, 52, 54, 66,
social media 143, 144, 151, 155, 156, 161