Deep Learning Approach for Time Series Forecasting

A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Information Applications".

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School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Interests: forecasting; machine learning; deep learning; time series mining

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Interests: data mining; machine learning; deep learning; intelligent transportation systems

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Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
Interests: time-series analysis; sequence modeling; machine learning; intelligent transportation systems

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, deep learning (DL) methodologies have revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the domain of time series forecasting. With their ability to capture complex nonlinear relationships in time-dependent data, these advanced models have shown remarkable success across various sectors, including finance, transportation, weather, energy, and healthcare.

Despite this tremendous success achieved by DL, data from different domains lead to various challenges to classical DL algorithms. Real-world time series data are usually irregular, high-dimensional, imperfect, non-Euclidean, or noisy, necessitating novel designs in DL architecture and training algorithms; therefore, it is of real value to delve into the principles of designing DL algorithms for various fields. The need for accuracy, transparency, and understandability in these models is not just academic; it has practical implications in real-world applications. This Special Issue encourages forecasting researchers to provide publicized datasets.

The objective of this Special Issue is to explore recent advances and techniques in the area of time series forecasting. Research topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

  • Innovative deep learning models for time series forecasting;
  • Techniques for improving the interpretability and transparency of deep learning models in time series analysis;
  • Hybrid deep learning models for forecasting;
  • Applications of advanced deep learning models for forecasting;
  • Deep learning models for imperfect time series forecasting;
  • Deep learning models for irregular time series forecasting;
  • Missing value imputation for forecasting;
  • Benchmark studies about deep learning models for forecasting.

Dr. Ruobin Gao
Dr. Maohan Liang
Dr. Xiaocai Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • forecasting
  • deep learning
  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • neural networks

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Advancements in Deep Learning Techniques for Time Series Forecasting in Maritime Applications: A Comprehensive Review
by Meng Wang, Xinyan Guo, Yanling She, Yang Zhou, Maohan Liang and Zhong Shuo Chen
Information 2024, 15(8), 507; https://doi.org/10.3390/info15080507 - 21 Aug 2024
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The maritime industry is integral to global trade and heavily depends on precise forecasting to maintain efficiency, safety, and economic sustainability. Adopting deep learning for predictive analysis has markedly improved operational accuracy, cost efficiency, and decision-making. This technology facilitates advanced time series analysis, [...] Read more.
The maritime industry is integral to global trade and heavily depends on precise forecasting to maintain efficiency, safety, and economic sustainability. Adopting deep learning for predictive analysis has markedly improved operational accuracy, cost efficiency, and decision-making. This technology facilitates advanced time series analysis, vital for optimizing maritime operations. This paper reviews deep learning applications in time series analysis within the maritime industry, focusing on three areas: ship operation-related, port operation-related, and shipping market-related topics. It provides a detailed overview of the existing literature on applications such as ship trajectory prediction, ship fuel consumption prediction, port throughput prediction, and shipping market prediction. The paper comprehensively examines the primary deep learning architectures used for time series forecasting in the maritime industry, categorizing them into four principal types. It systematically analyzes the advantages of deep learning architectures across different application scenarios and explores methodologies for selecting models based on specific requirements. Additionally, it analyzes data sources from the existing literature and suggests future research directions. Full article
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