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2023

Interpretability-Guided Human Feedback During Neural Network Training

Autores
Serrano e Silva, P; Cruz, R; Shihavuddin, ASM; Gonçalves, T;

Publicação
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)

Abstract

2023

Artificial intelligence applied to potential assessment and talent identification in an organisational context

Autores
Franca, TJF; Mamede, HS; Barroso, JMP; dos Santos, VMPD;

Publicação
HELIYON

Abstract
Our study provides valuable insights into the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and Human Resource Management (HRM). We have minimised bias and ensured reliable findings by employing a systematic literature review and the PRISMA statement. Our comprehensive syn-thesis of the studies included in this research, along with a bibliometric analysis of articles, journals, indexes, authors' affiliations, citations, keyword co-occurrences, and co-authorship analysis, has produced robust results. The discussion of our findings focuses on critical areas of interest, such as AI and Talent, AI Bias, Ethics and Law, and their impact on Human Resource (HR) management. Our research highlights the recognition by organisations of the importance of talent management in achieving a competitive advantage as higher-level skills become increas-ingly necessary. Although some HR managers have adopted AI technology for talent acquisition, our study reveals that there is still room for improvement. Our study is in line with previous research that acknowledges the potential for AI to revolutionise HR management and the future of work. Our findings emphasise the need for HR managers to be proactive in embracing technology and bridging the technological, human, societal, and governmental gaps. Our study contributes to the growing body of AI and HR management knowledge, providing essential insights and rec-ommendations for future research. The importance of our study lies in its focus on the role of HR in promoting the benefits of AI-based applications, thereby creating a larger body of knowledge from an organisational perspective.

2023

Fault Detection in Wastewater Treatment Plants: Application of Autoencoders Models with Streaming Data

Autores
Salles, R; Mendes, J; Ribeiro, RP; Gama, J;

Publicação
MACHINE LEARNING AND PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY IN DATABASES, ECML PKDD 2022, PT I

Abstract
Water is a fundamental human resource and its scarcity is reflected in social, economic and environmental problems. Water used in human activities must be treated before reusing or returning to nature. This treatment takes place in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), which need to perform their functions with high quality, low cost, and reduced environmental impact. This paper aims to identify failures in real-time, using streaming data to provide the necessary preventive actions to minimize damage to WWTPs, heavy fines and, ultimately, environmental hazards. Convolutional and Long short-term memory (LSTM) autoencoders (AEs) were used to identify failures in the functioning of the dissolved oxygen sensor used in WWTPs. Five faults were considered (drift, bias, precision degradation, spike and stuck) in three different scenarios with variations in the appearance order, intensity and duration of the faults. The best performance, considering different model configurations, was achieved by Convolutional-AE.

2023

TÔ LIGADO: uma ação pedagógica inventiva para o desenvolvimento sustentável na educação OnLIFE

Autores
Schuster, BE; Rosa, GSd; Schlemmer, E;

Publicação
TICs & EaD em Foco

Abstract
O presente artigo propõe-se discutir práticas pedagógicas que promovam a inventividade, a cocriação e a colaboração e tem por objetivo apresentar a ação “Tô Ligado!”, que emergiu da vivência de cidadania digital MOVEOnCibricity no contexto do I Festival Internacional de Cidadania Digital, desenvolvida pela Rede Internacional ConectaKaT. A pesquisa se desenvolve a partir do Método Cartográfico de Pesquisa-Intervenção e está fundamentada na perspectiva da Educação OnLIFE. Tem como resultados o desenvolvimento de outras ações, constituindo a característica reticular e conectiva da ConectaKaT, sendo eles: a WebSérie Entrevistas, a Campanha/Jogo Segurança na Internet e nova WebSérie TomKaT nas Escolas. Esta ação apresenta contribuições significativas na construção de práticas pedagógicas inventivas e cocriadas na perspectiva de uma Educação OnLIFE, contribuindo também para um habitar engajado no ensinar e no aprender. Além disso, a ação “Tô Ligado!” se configurou como uma potente prática na construção de conhecimentos em torno de temáticas que se relacionam ao desenvolvimento sustentável. Assim, a ConectaKaT tem se estruturado enquanto uma plataforma viva de interação ecológica, propícia à invenção de novas metodologias e práticas pedagógicas, evidenciando uma nova política cognitiva em Educação.

2023

Calibration for an Ensemble of Grapevine Phenology Models under Different Optimization Algorithms

Autores
Yang, CY; Menz, C; Reis, S; Machado, N; Santos, JA; Torres-Matallana, JA;

Publicação
AGRONOMY-BASEL

Abstract
Vine phenology modelling is increasingly important for winegrowers and viticulturists. Model calibration is often required before practical applications. However, when multiple models and optimization methods are applied for different varieties, it is rarely known which factor tends to mostly affect the calibration results. We mainly aim to investigate the main source of the variability in the modelling errors for the flowering timings of two important varieties of vine in the Douro Demarcated Region (DDR) of Portugal; this is based on five phenology model simulations that use optimal parameters and that are estimated by three optimization algorithms (MLE, SA and SCE-UA). Our results indicate that the main source of the variability in calibration can be affected by the initially assumed parameter boundary. Restricting the initial parameter distribution to a narrow range impedes the algorithm from exploring the full parameter space and searching for optimal parameters. This can lead to the largest variation in different models. At an identified appropriate boundary, the difference between the two varieties represents the largest source of uncertainty, while the choice of algorithm for calibration contributes least to the overall uncertainty. The smaller variability among different models or algorithms (tools for analysis) compared to between different varieties could indicate the overall reliability of the calibration. All optimization algorithms show similar results in terms of the obtained goodness-of-fit: the RMSE (MAE) is 5-6 (4-5) days with a negligible mean bias and moderately good R-2 (0.5-0.6) for the ensemble median predictor. Nevertheless, a similar predictive performance can result from differently estimated parameter values, due to the equifinality or multi-modal issue in which different parameter combinations give similar results. This mainly occurs for models with a non-linear structure compared to those with a near-linear one. Yet, the former models are found to outperform the latter ones in predicting the flowering timing of the two varieties in the DDR. Overall, our findings highlight the importance of carefully defining the initial parameter boundary and decomposing the total variance of prediction errors. This study is expected to bring new insights that will help to better inform users about the importance of choice when these factors are involved in calibration. Nonetheless, the importance of each factor can change depending on the specific situation. Details of how the optimization methods are applied and of the continuous model improvement are important.

2023

An Inverse Kinematics Approach for the Analysis and Active Control of a Four-UPR Motion-Compensated Platform for UAV-ASV Cooperation

Autores
Pereira, P; Campilho, R; Pinto, A;

Publicação
MACHINES

Abstract
In the present day, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is being used for a multitude of inspection operations, including those in offshore structures such as wind-farms. Due to the distance of these structures to the coast, drones need to be carried to these structures via ship. To achieve a completely autonomous operation, the UAV can greatly benefit from an autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) to transport the UAV to the operation location and coordinate a successful landing between the two. This work presents the concept of a four-link parallel platform to perform wave-motion synchronization to facilitate UAV landings. The parallel platform consists of two base floaters connected with rigid rods, linked by linear actuators to a top mobile platform for the landing of a UAV. Using an inverse kinematics approach, a study of the position of the cylinders for greater range of motion and a workspace analysis is achieved. The platform makes use of a feedback controller to reduce the total motion of the landing platform. Using the robotic operating system (ROS) and Gazebo to emulate wave motions and represent the physical model and actuator system, the platform control system was successfully validated.

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