University of Belgrade Researcher Advances Knowledge in Machine Learning (IBA-VNS: A Logic-Based Machine Learning Algorithm and Its Application in Surgery).

Researchers at the University of Belgrade have developed a logic-based machine learning algorithm called IBA-VNS that aims to improve the interpretability and explainability of machine learning models. The algorithm incorporates interpolative Boolean algebra (IBA) and variable neighborhood search (VNS) to create logic aggregation functions that are easy to understand and provide additional insight to decision-makers. The researchers applied the IBA-VNS algorithm to predict hospital length of stay (LOS) for colorectal surgeries and achieved exceptional results in terms of interpretability and accuracy. The algorithm does not require domain knowledge and can be applied in various domains. [Extracted from the article]