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Problems of modeling uncertainty and imprecision for the analysis of insufficient expert data (IED) are considered in the environment of interactive multi-group decision-making (MGDM). Based on the Choquet finite integral, a moments' method for the IED is developed for the evaluation of the associated probabilities class (APC) of Choquet's second-order capacity based on the informational entropy maximum principle. Based on the IED new approach of the lower and upper Choquet's second-order capacities, identification is developed. The second pole of insufficient expert data, the data imprecision indicator, is presented in the form of a fuzzy subset and image on the alternatives set. In the environment of the Dempster–Shafer belief structure, connections between an associated possibilities class (APosC), with the APC, and an associated focal probabilities class (AFPC) are constructed. In the approach of A. Kaufman's theory of expertons, based on the APosC and the AFPC unique fuzzy subset, the IED image on the alternatives set is constructed. Based on Sugeno's finite integral most typical value (MTV), as a prediction on possible alternatives set, the IED is constructed. In the example, a sensitive and comparative analysis is provided for the evaluation of the new approach's stability and reliability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

By reviewing the current state of the art, this paper opens a Special Section titled "The Internet of Things and AI-driven optimization in the Industry 4.0 paradigm". The topics of this section are part of the broader issues of integration of IoT devices, cloud computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence to optimize industrial processes and increase efficiency. It also focuses on how to use modern methods (i.e. computerization, robotization, automation, machine learning, new business models, etc.) to integrate the entire manufacturing industry around current and future economic and social goals. The article presents the state of knowledge on the use of the Internet of Things and optimization based on artificial intelligence within the Industry 4.0 paradigm. The authors review the previous and current state of knowledge in this field and describe known opportunities, limitations, directions for further research, and industrial applications of the most promising ideas and technologies, considering technological, economic, and social opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Socio-cognitive computing is a paradigm developed for the last several years in our research group. It consists of introducing mechanisms inspired by inter-individual learning and cognition into metaheuristics. Different versions of the paradigm have been successfully applied in hybridizing Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithms, Differential Evolution, and Evolutionary Multi-agent System (EMAS) metaheuristics. In this paper, we have followed our previous experiences in order to propose a novel mutation based on socio-cognitive mechanism and test it based on Evolution Strategy (ES). The newly constructed versions were applied to popular benchmarks and compared with their reference versions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The document is an editorial from the Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences. It introduces a special section on IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and AI-based optimization. The aim of the section is to present the latest developments and applications in these areas, including methods and systems in IIoT, IoT infrastructure, and applications of AI in IoT. The topics covered align with current research trends in computer science, telecommunications, and mechanical engineering. The document also highlights the importance of integrating intelligent machines and systems in industry and the role of AI in solving complex problems. [Extracted from the article]

The popularity of chatbots, such as ChatGPT, has brought research attention to question answering systems, capable to generate natural language answers to user's natural language queries. However, also in other kinds of systems, flexibility of querying, including but also going beyond the use of natural language, is an important feature. With this consideration in mind the paper presents a critical and comprehensive analysis of recent developments, trends and challenges of Flexible Query Answering Systems (FQASs). Flexible query answering is a multidisciplinary research field that is not limited to question answering in natural language, but comprises other query forms and interaction modalities, which aim to provide powerful means and techniques for better reflecting human preferences and intentions to retrieve relevant information. It adopts methods at the crossroad of several disciplines among which Information Retrieval (IR), databases, knowledge based systems, knowledge and data engineering, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the semantic web may be mentioned. The analysis principles are inspired by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) framework, characterized by a top-down process, starting with relevant keywords for the topic of interest to retrieve relevant articles from meta-sources And complementing these articles with other relevant articles from seed sources Identified by a bottom-up process. to mine the retrieved publication data a network analysis is performed Which allows to present in a synthetic way intrinsic topics of the selected publications. issues dealt with are related to query answering methods Both model-based and data-driven (the latter based on either machine learning or deep learning) And to their needs for explainability and fairness to deal with big data Notably by taking into account data veracity. conclusions point out trends and challenges to help better shaping the future of the FQAS field. [Display omitted] • Top-down and Bottom-up analysis of research literature on Flexible Query Answering Systems (FQASs) following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. • Network and temporal Analysis of Bibliographic data on FQASs to reveal main application contexts, main methods, interrelations, and temporal trends. • Semantics classification of approaches with respect to types of information dealt with, types of queries and answers, types of systems, implementations characteristics, etc. • Identification of recent trends and future challenges and opportunities for the FQAS field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]