Genetic Programming

A special issue of Algorithms (ISSN 1999-4893). This special issue belongs to the section "Evolutionary Algorithms and Machine Learning".

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Department of Mathematics and Geosciences, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
Interests: genetic programming; evolutionary computation; bioinspired computational models; theoretical computer science; machine learning
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Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, 34127 Trieste, Italy
Interests: cybersecurity; machine learning; information extraction
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Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to to submit your work to this Special Issue on “Genetic Programming”. We invite the submission of recent state-of-the-art advancements and up-to-date issues in the field of genetic programming (GP), evolutionary computation, and population-based optimization. We welcome paper tackling theoretical studies, experimental investigations, or practical applications.

Potential topics include but are not limited to non-traditional tree-based GP models, like grammatical evolution, geometric semantic GP, linear GP, Cartesian GP, neuroevolutionary approaches, and the hybridization of GP with other evolutionary algorithms or machine learning methods.

Dr. Luca Manzoni
Dr. Andrea De Lorenzo
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Genetic programming
  • Evolutionary computation
  • Semantic methods in evolutionary computation
  • Grammatical evolution
  • Neuroevolution
  • Population-based optimization methods.

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EEG Feature Extraction Using Genetic Programming for the Classification of Mental States
by Emigdio Z-Flores, Leonardo Trujillo, Pierrick Legrand and Frédérique Faïta-Aïnseba
Algorithms 2020, 13(9), 221; https://doi.org/10.3390/a13090221 - 03 Sep 2020
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The design of efficient electroencephalogram (EEG) classification systems for the detection of mental states is still an open problem. Such systems can be used to provide assistance to humans in tasks where a certain level of alertness is required, like in surgery or [...] Read more.
The design of efficient electroencephalogram (EEG) classification systems for the detection of mental states is still an open problem. Such systems can be used to provide assistance to humans in tasks where a certain level of alertness is required, like in surgery or in the operation of heavy machines, among others. In this work, we extend a previous study where a classification system is proposed using a Common Spatial Pattern (CSP) and Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) for the classification of two mental states, namely a relaxed and a normal state. Here, we propose an enhanced feature extraction algorithm (Augmented Feature Extraction with Genetic Programming, or +FEGP) that improves upon previous results by employing a Genetic-Programming-based methodology on top of the CSP. The proposed algorithm searches for non-linear transformations that build new features and simplify the classification task. Although the proposed algorithm can be coupled with any classifier, LDA achieves 78.8% accuracy, the best predictive accuracy among tested classifiers, significantly improving upon previously published results on the same real-world dataset. Full article
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Forecasting Electricity Prices: A Machine Learning Approach
by Mauro Castelli, Aleš Groznik and Aleš Popovič
Algorithms 2020, 13(5), 119; https://doi.org/10.3390/a13050119 - 08 May 2020
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The electricity market is a complex, evolutionary, and dynamic environment. Forecasting electricity prices is an important issue for all electricity market participants. In this study, we shed light on how to improve electricity price forecasting accuracy through the use of a machine learning [...] Read more.
The electricity market is a complex, evolutionary, and dynamic environment. Forecasting electricity prices is an important issue for all electricity market participants. In this study, we shed light on how to improve electricity price forecasting accuracy through the use of a machine learning technique—namely, a novel genetic programming approach. Drawing on empirical data from the largest EU energy markets, we propose a forecasting model that considers variables related to weather conditions, oil prices, and CO2 coupons and predicts energy prices 24 h ahead. We show that the proposed model provides more accurate predictions of future electricity prices than existing prediction methods. Our important findings will assist the electricity market participants in forecasting future price movements. Full article
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