Heliyon (Jul 2024)
Optimal extreme learning machine for diagnosing brain tumor based on modified sailfish optimizer
Abstract
This study proposes a hierarchical automated methodology for detecting brain tumors in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), focusing on preprocessing images to improve quality and eliminate artifacts or noise. A modified Extreme Learning Machine is then used to diagnose brain tumors that are integrated with the Modified Sailfish optimizer to enhance its performance. The Modified Sailfish optimizer is a metaheuristic algorithm known for efficiently navigating optimization landscapes and enhancing convergence speed. Experiments were conducted using the “Whole Brain Atlas (WBA)” database, which contains annotated MRI images. The results showed superior efficiency in accurately detecting brain tumors from MRI images, demonstrating the potential of the method in enhancing accuracy and efficiency. The proposed method utilizes hierarchical methodology, preprocessing techniques, and optimization of the Extreme Learning Machine with the Modified Sailfish optimizer to improve accuracy rates and decrease the time needed for brain tumor diagnosis. The proposed method outperformed other methods in terms of accuracy, recall, specificity, precision, and F1 score in medical imaging diagnosis. It achieved the highest accuracy at 93.95 %, with End/End and CNN attaining high values of 89.24 % and 93.17 %, respectively. The method also achieved a perfect score of 100 % in recall, 91.38 % in specificity, and 75.64 % in F1 score. However, it is crucial to consider factors like computational complexity, dataset characteristics, and generalizability before evaluating the effectiveness of the method in medical imaging diagnosis. This approach has the potential to make substantial contributions to medical imaging and aid healthcare professionals in making prompt and precise treatment decisions for brain tumors.
