A computational approach for nuclear export signals identification using spiking neural P systems

A Layered Spiking Neural System for Classification Problems

Biological brains have a natural capacity for resolving certain classification tasks. Studies on biologically plausible spiking neurons, architectures and mechanisms of artificial neural systems that closely match biological observations while giving high classification performance are gaining momentum. Spiking neural P systems (SN P systems) are a class of membrane computing models and third-generation neural networks that are based on the behavior of biological neural cells and have been used in various engineering applications. Furthermore, SN P systems are characterized by a highly flexible structure that enables the design of a machine learning algorithm by mimicking the structure and behavior of biological cells without the over-simplification present in neural networks. Based on this aspect, this paper proposes a novel type of SN P system, namely, layered SN P system (LSN P system), to solve classification problems by supervised learning. The proposed LSN P system consists of a multi-layer network containing multiple weighted fuzzy SN P systems with adaptive weight adjustment rules. The proposed system employs specific ascending dimension techniques and a selection method of output neurons for classification problems. The experimental results obtained using benchmark datasets from the UCI machine learning repository and MNIST dataset demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed LSN P system. More importantly, the proposed LSN P system presents the first SN P system that demonstrates sufficient performance for use in addressing real-world classification problems.

A Review of Power System Fault Diagnosis with Spiking Neural P Systems

With the advancement of technologies it is becoming imperative to have a stable, secure and uninterrupted supply of power to electronic systems as well as to ensure the identification of faults occurring in these systems quickly and efficiently in case of any accident. Spiking neural P system (SNPS) is a popular parallel distributed computing model. It is inspired by the structure and functioning of spiking neurons. It belongs to the category of neural-like P systems and is well-known as a branch of the third generation neural networks. SNPS and its variants can perform the task of fault diagnosis in power systems efficiently. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive survey of these models, which can perform the task of fault diagnosis in transformers, power transmission networks, traction power supply systems, metro traction power supply systems, and electric locomotive systems. Furthermore, we discuss the use of these models in fault section estimation of power systems, fault location identification in distribution network, and fault line detection. We also discuss a software tool which can perform the task of fault diagnosis automatically. Finally, we discuss future research lines related to this topic.

Spiking Neural Membrane Computing Models

As third-generation neural network models, spiking neural P systems (SNP) have distributed parallel computing capabilities with good performance. In recent years, artificial neural networks have received widespread attention due to their powerful information processing capabilities, which is an effective combination of a class of biological neural networks and mathematical models. However, SNP systems have some shortcomings in numerical calculations. In order to improve the incompletion of current SNP systems in dealing with certain real data technology in this paper, we use neural network structure and data processing methods for reference. Combining them with membrane computing, spiking neural membrane computing models (SNMC models) are proposed. In SNMC models, the state of each neuron is a real number, and the neuron contains the input unit and the threshold unit. Additionally, there is a new style of rules for neurons with time delay. The way of consuming spikes is controlled by a nonlinear production function, and the produced spike is determined based on a comparison between the value calculated by the production function and the critical value. In addition, the Turing universality of the SNMC model as a number generator and acceptor is proved.

Snapse: A Visual Tool for Spiking Neural P Systems

Spiking neural P (SN P) systems are models of computation inspired by spiking neurons and part of the third generation of neuron models. SN P systems are equivalent to Turing machines and are able to solve computationally hard problems using a space-time trade-off. Research in SN P systems theory is especially active, more so in recent years as more efforts are directed towards their real-world applications. Usually, SN P systems are represented visually as a directed graph and simulated through mainly text-based simulations or tables. Thus, there is a need for tools that can simulate and create SN P Systems in a visual and easy-to-use manner. Snapse is such a tool which aims to hasten the speed and ease at which researchers may create and experiment with SN P systems. Furthermore, visual tools such as Snapse can help further bring SN P systems outside of theoretical computer science.

Evolution-Communication Spiking Neural P Systems

Spiking neural P systems (SNP systems) are a class of distributed and parallel computation models, which are inspired by the way in which neurons process information through spikes, where the integrate-and-fire behavior of neurons and the distribution of produced spikes are achieved by spiking rules. In this work, a novel mechanism for separately describing the integrate-and-fire behavior of neurons and the distribution of produced spikes, and a novel variant of the SNP systems, named evolution-communication SNP (ECSNP) systems, is proposed. More precisely, the integrate-and-fire behavior of neurons is achieved by spike-evolution rules, and the distribution of produced spikes is achieved by spike-communication rules. Then, the computational power of ECSNP systems is examined. It is demonstrated that ECSNP systems are Turing universal as number-generating devices. Furthermore, the computational power of ECSNP systems with a restricted form, i.e. the quantity of spikes in each neuron throughout a computation does not exceed some constant, is also investigated, and it is shown that such restricted ECSNP systems can only characterize the family of semilinear number sets. These results manifest that the capacity of neurons for information storage (i.e. the quantity of spikes) has a critical impact on the ECSNP systems to achieve a desired computational power.

On Applications of Spiking Neural P Systems

Over the years, spiking neural P systems (SNPS) have grown into a popular model in membrane computing because of their diverse range of applications. In this paper, we give a comprehensive summary of applications of SNPS and its variants, especially highlighting power systems fault diagnoses with fuzzy reasoning SNPS. We also study the structure and workings of these models, their comparisons along with their advantages and disadvantages. We also study the implementation of these models in hardware. Finally, we discuss some new ideas which can further expand the scope of applications of SNPS models as well as their implementations.