A new brain tumor diagnostic model: Selection of textural feature extraction algorithms and convolution neural network features with optimization algorithms

Brain tumor detection based on a novel and high-quality prediction of the tumor pixel distributions

The work presented in this paper is in the area of brain tumor detection. We propose a fast detection system with 3D MRI scans of Flair modality. It performs 2 functions, predicting the gray level distribution and location distribution of the pixels in the tumor regions and generating tumor masks with pixel-wise precision. To facilitate 3D data analysis and processing, we introduce a 2D histogram presentation encompassing the gray-level distribution and pixel-location distribution of a 3D object. In the proposed system, specific 2D histograms highlighting tumor-related features are established by exploiting the left-right asymmetry of a brain structure. A modulation function, generated from the input data of each patient case, is applied to the 2D histograms to transform them into coarsely or finely predicted distributions of tumor pixels. The prediction result helps to identify/remove tumor-free slices. The prediction and removal operations are performed to the axial, coronal and sagittal slice series of a brain image, transforming it into a 3D minimum bounding box of its tumor region. The bounding box is utilized to finalize the prediction and generate a 3D tumor mask. The proposed system has been tested extensively with the data of more than 1200 patient cases in BraTS2018∼2021 datasets. The test results demonstrate that the predicted 2D histograms resemble closely the true ones. The system delivers also very good tumor detection results, comparable to those of state-of-the-art CNN systems with mono-modality inputs. They are reproducible and obtained at an extremely low computation cost and without need for training.

White shark optimizer with optimal deep learning based effective unmanned aerial vehicles communication and scene classification

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) become a promising enabler for the next generation of wireless networks with the tremendous growth in electronics and communications. The application of UAV communications comprises messages relying on coverage extension for transmission networks after disasters, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and dispatching distress messages from the device positioned within the coverage hole to the emergency centre. But there are some problems in enhancing UAV clustering and scene classification using deep learning approaches for enhancing performance. This article presents a new White Shark Optimizer with Optimal Deep Learning based Effective Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Communication and Scene Classification (WSOODL-UAVCSC) technique. UAV clustering and scene categorization present many deep learning challenges in disaster management: scene understanding complexity, data variability and abundance, visual data feature extraction, nonlinear and high-dimensional data, adaptability and generalization, real-time decision making, UAV clustering optimization, sparse and incomplete data. the need to handle complex, high-dimensional data, adapt to changing environments, and make quick, correct decisions in critical situations drives deep learning in UAV clustering and scene categorization. The purpose of the WSOODL-UAVCSC technique is to cluster the UAVs for effective communication and scene classification. The WSO algorithm is utilized for the optimization of the UAV clustering process and enables to accomplish effective communication and interaction in the network. With dynamic adjustment of the clustering, the WSO algorithm improves the performance and robustness of the UAV system. For the scene classification process, the WSOODL-UAVCSC technique involves capsule network (CapsNet) feature extraction, marine predators algorithm (MPA) based hyperparameter tuning, and echo state network (ESN) classification. A wide-ranging simulation analysis was conducted to validate the enriched performance of the WSOODL-UAVCSC approach. Extensive result analysis pointed out the enhanced performance of the WSOODL-UAVCSC method over other existing techniques. The WSOODL-UAVCSC method achieved an accuracy of 99.12%, precision of 97.45%, recall of 98.90%, and F1-score of 98.10% when compared to other existing techniques.

Recent advancements and theranostics strategies in glioblastoma therapy

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal malignant brain tumor, and it is challenging to cure with surgery and treatment. The prevention of permanent brain damage and tumor invasion, which is the ultimate cause of recurrence, are major obstacles in GBM treatment. Besides, emerging treatment modalities and newer genetic findings are helping to understand and manage GBM in patients. Accordingly, researchers are focusing on advanced nanomaterials-based strategies for tackling the various problems associated with GBM. In this context, researchers explored novel strategies with various alternative treatment approaches such as early detection techniques and theranostics approaches. In this review, we have emphasized the recent advancement of GBM cellular models and their roles in designing GBM therapeutics. We have added a special emphasis on the novel genetic and drug target findings as well as strategies for early detection. Besides, we have discussed various theranostic approaches such as hyperthermia therapy, phototherapy and image-guided therapy. Approaches utilized for targeted drug delivery to the GBM were also discussed. This article also describes the recentin vivo, in vitroandex vivoadvances using innovative theranostic approaches.

Optimized deep learning architecture for brain tumor classification using improved Hunger Games Search Algorithm

One of the worst diseases is a brain tumor, which is defined by abnormal development of synapses in the brain. Early detection of brain tumors is essential for improving prognosis, and classifying tumors is a vital step in the disease's treatment. Different classification strategies using deep learning have been presented for the diagnosis of brain tumors. However, several challenges exist, such as the need for a competent specialist in classifying brain cancers by deep learning models and the problem of building the most precise deep learning model for categorizing brain tumors. We propose an evolved and highly efficient model based on deep learning and improved metaheuristic algorithms to address these challenges. Specifically, we develop an optimized residual learning architecture for classifying multiple brain tumors and propose an improved variant of the Hunger Games Search algorithm (I-HGS) based on combining two enhancing strategies: Local Escaping Operator (LEO) and Brownian motion. These two strategies balance solution diversity and convergence speed, boosting the optimization performance and staying away from the local optima. First, we have evaluated the I-HGS algorithm on the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation held in 2020 (CEC'2020) test functions, demonstrating that I-HGS outperformed the basic HGS and other popular algorithms regarding statistical convergence, and various measures. The suggested model is then applied to the optimization of the hyperparameters of the Residual Network 50 (ResNet50) model (I-HGS-ResNet50) for brain cancer identification, proving its overall efficacy. We utilize several publicly available, gold-standard datasets of brain MRI images. The proposed I-HGS-ResNet50 model is compared with other existing studies as well as with other deep learning architectures, including Visual Geometry Group 16-layer (VGG16), MobileNet, and Densely Connected Convolutional Network 201 (DenseNet201). The experiments demonstrated that the proposed I-HGS-ResNet50 model surpasses the previous studies and other well-known deep learning models. I-HGS-ResNet50 acquired an accuracy of 99.89%, 99.72%, and 99.88% for the three datasets. These results efficiently prove the potential of the proposed I-HGS-ResNet50 model for accurate brain tumor classification.

Attention Deep Feature Extraction from Brain MRIs in Explainable Mode: DGXAINet

Artificial intelligence models do not provide information about exactly how the predictions are reached. This lack of transparency is a major drawback. Particularly in medical applications, interest in explainable artificial intelligence (XAI), which helps to develop methods of visualizing, explaining, and analyzing deep learning models, has increased recently. With explainable artificial intelligence, it is possible to understand whether the solutions offered by deep learning techniques are safe. This paper aims to diagnose a fatal disease such as a brain tumor faster and more accurately using XAI methods. In this study, we preferred datasets that are widely used in the literature, such as the four-class kaggle brain tumor dataset (Dataset I) and the three-class figshare brain tumor dataset (Dataset II). To extract features, a pre-trained deep learning model is chosen. DenseNet201 is used as the feature extractor in this case. The proposed automated brain tumor detection model includes five stages. First, training of brain MR images with DenseNet201, the tumor area was segmented with GradCAM. The features were extracted from DenseNet201 trained using the exemplar method. Extracted features were selected with iterative neighborhood component (INCA) feature selector. Finally, the selected features were classified using support vector machine (SVM) with 10-fold cross-validation. An accuracy of 98.65% and 99.97%, were obtained for Datasets I and II, respectively. The proposed model obtained higher performance than the state-of-the-art methods and can be used to aid radiologists in their diagnosis.

Feature selection of pre-trained shallow CNN using the QLESCA optimizer: COVID-19 detection as a case study

According to the World Health Organization, millions of infections and a lot of deaths have been recorded worldwide since the emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Since 2020, a lot of computer science researchers have used convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to develop interesting frameworks to detect this disease. However, poor feature extraction from the chest X-ray images and the high computational cost of the available models introduce difficulties for an accurate and fast COVID-19 detection framework. Moreover, poor feature extraction has caused the issue of 'the curse of dimensionality', which will negatively affect the performance of the model. Feature selection is typically considered as a preprocessing mechanism to find an optimal subset of features from a given set of all features in the data mining process. Thus, the major purpose of this study is to offer an accurate and efficient approach for extracting COVID-19 features from chest X-rays that is also less computationally expensive than earlier approaches. To achieve the specified goal, we design a mechanism for feature extraction based on shallow conventional neural network (SCNN) and used an effective method for selecting features by utilizing the newly developed optimization algorithm, Q-Learning Embedded Sine Cosine Algorithm (QLESCA). Support vector machines (SVMs) are used as a classifier. Five publicly available chest X-ray image datasets, consisting of 4848 COVID-19 images and 8669 non-COVID-19 images, are used to train and evaluate the proposed model. The performance of the QLESCA is evaluated against nine recent optimization algorithms. The proposed method is able to achieve the highest accuracy of 97.8086% while reducing the number of features from 100 to 38. Experiments prove that the accuracy of the model improves with the usage of the QLESCA as the dimensionality reduction technique by selecting relevant features.

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Feature Selection for High Dimensional Datasets Based on Quantum-Based Dwarf Mongoose Optimization

Feature selection (FS) methods play essential roles in different machine learning applications. Several FS methods have been developed; however, those FS methods that depend on metaheuristic (MH) algorithms showed impressive performance in various domains. Thus, in this paper, based on the recent advances in MH algorithms, we introduce a new FS technique to modify the performance of the Dwarf Mongoose Optimization (DMO) Algorithm using quantum-based optimization (QBO). The main idea is to utilize QBO as a local search of the traditional DMO to avoid its search limitations. So, the developed method, named DMOAQ, benefits from the advantages of the DMO and QBO. It is tested with well-known benchmark and high-dimensional datasets, with comprehensive comparisons to several optimization methods, including the original DMO. The evaluation outcomes verify that the DMOAQ has significantly enhanced the search capability of the traditional DMO and outperformed other compared methods in the evaluation experiments.