Recurrent Classifier Based on an Incremental Metacognitive-Based Scaffolding Algorithm

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Journal Article
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IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 2015, 23 (6), pp. 2048 - 2066
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2015-12-01
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© 2015 IEEE. This paper outlines our proposal for a novel metacognitive-based scaffolding classifier, namely recurrent classifier (rClass). rClass is capable of emulating three fundamental pillars of human learning in terms of what-to-learn, how-to-learn, and when-to-learn. The cognitive constituent of rClass is underpinned by a recurrent network based on a generalized version of the Takagi-Sugeno-Kang fuzzy system possessing a local feedback of the rule layer. The main basis of the what-to-learn component relies on the new active learning-based conflict measure. Meanwhile, the when-to-learn learning scenario makes use of the standard sample reserved strategy. The how-to-learn module actualizes the Schema and Scaffolding concepts of cognitive psychology. All learning principles are committed in the single-pass local learning modes and create a plug-and-play learning foundation minimizing additional pre- or post-training phases. The efficacy of rClass has been scrutinized by means of rigorous empirical studies, statistical tests, and benchmarks with state-of-the-art classifiers, which demonstrate the rClass potency in producing reliable classification rates, while retaining low complexity in terms of the rule base burden, computational load, and annotation effort.
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