medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Abstract
Deep
learning
models
have
shown
substantial
promise
in
assisting
medical
diagnosis,
offering
the
potential
to
improve
patient
outcomes
and
reduce
clinician
workloads.
However,
widespread
adoption
of
these
clinical
practice
has
been
hindered
by
concerns
surrounding
their
trustworthiness,
transparency,
interpretability.
Addressing
challenges
requires
not
only
development
explainable
AI
(xAI)
techniques
but
also
quantitative
metrics
evaluate
effectiveness.
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
framework
for
training,
explaining,
quantitatively
assessing
deep
skin
cancer
diagnosis.
Leveraging
HAM10000
dataset
seven
diagnostic
lesion
categories,
multiple
convolutional
neural
network
architectures—including
custom
CNNs,
DenseNet,
MobileNet,
ResNet—were
trained
optimized
using
augmentation,
oversampling,
hyperparameter
tuning.
Following
model
explainability
such
as
SHAP,
LIME,
Integrated
Gradients
were
deployed
generate
post
hoc
explanations.
Critically,
primary
contribution
this
work
is
evaluation
explanation
methods
related
faithfulness,
robustness,
complexity.
All
code,
models,
results
are
publicly
available,
providing
reproducible
pathway
toward
more
trustworthy,
tools.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Skin
cancer
is
common
and
deadly,
hence
a
correct
diagnosis
at
an
early
age
essential.
Effective
therapy
depends
on
precise
classification
of
the
several
skin
forms,
each
with
special
traits.
Because
dermoscopy
other
sophisticated
imaging
methods
produce
detailed
lesion
images,
detection
has
been
enhanced.
It's
still
difficult
to
analyze
images
differentiate
benign
from
malignant
tumors,
though.
Better
predictive
modeling
are
needed
since
diagnostic
procedures
used
now
frequently
inaccurate
inconsistent
results.
In
dermatology,
Machine
learning
(ML)
models
becoming
essential
for
automatic
lesions
image
data.
With
ensemble
model,
which
mix
ML
approaches
take
use
their
advantages
lessen
disadvantages,
this
work
seeks
improve
predictions.
We
introduce
new
method,
Max
Voting
optimization
classification.
On
HAM10000
ISIC
2018
datasets,
we
trained
assessed
three
distinct
models:
Random
Forest
(RF),
Multi-layer
Perceptron
Neural
Network
(MLPN),
Support
Vector
(SVM).
Overall
performance
was
increased
by
combined
predictions
made
technique.
Moreover,
feature
vectors
that
were
optimally
produced
data
Genetic
Algorithm
(GA)
given
models.
demonstrate
method
greatly
improves
performance,
reaching
accuracy
94.70%
producing
best
results
F1-measure,
recall,
precision.
The
most
dependable
robust
approach
turned
out
be
Voting,
combines
benefits
numerous
pre-trained
provide
efficient
classifying
lesions.
IET Image Processing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Melanoma,
a
highly
prevalent
and
lethal
form
of
skin
cancer,
has
significant
impact
globally.
The
chances
recovery
for
melanoma
patients
substantially
improve
with
early
detection.
Currently,
deep
learning
(DL)
methods
are
gaining
popularity
in
assisting
the
identification
melanoma.
Despite
their
high
performance,
relying
solely
on
an
image
classifier
undermines
credibility
application
makes
it
difficult
to
understand
rationale
behind
model's
predictions
highlighting
need
Explainable
AI
(XAI).
This
study
provides
survey
cancer
using
DL
techniques
utilized
studies
from
2017
2024.
Compared
existing
studies,
authors
address
latest
related
covering
several
public
datasets
focusing
segmentation,
classification
based
convolutional
neural
networks
vision
transformers,
explainability.
analysis
comparisons
will
be
beneficial
researchers
developers
this
area,
identify
suitable
used
automated
classification.
Thereby,
findings
can
implement
support
applications
advancing
diagnosis
process.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 137 - 137
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Background:
Skin
cancer
is
the
most
common
worldwide,
with
melanoma
being
deadliest
type,
though
it
accounts
for
less
than
5%
of
cases.
Traditional
skin
detection
methods
are
effective
but
often
costly
and
time-consuming.
Recent
advances
in
artificial
intelligence
have
improved
diagnosis
by
helping
dermatologists
identify
suspicious
lesions.
Methods:
The
study
used
datasets
from
two
ethnic
groups,
sourced
ISIC
platform
CSMU
Hospital,
to
develop
an
AI
diagnostic
model.
Eight
pre-trained
models,
including
convolutional
neural
networks
vision
transformers,
were
fine-tuned.
three
best-performing
models
combined
into
ensemble
model,
which
underwent
multiple
random
experiments
ensure
stability.
To
improve
accuracy
reduce
false
negatives,
a
two-stage
classification
strategy
was
employed:
three-class
model
initial
classification,
followed
binary
secondary
prediction
benign
Results:
In
dataset,
negative
rate
malignant
lesions
significantly
reduced,
number
cases
misclassified
as
dropped
124
45.
CSMUH
negatives
completely
eliminated,
reducing
zero,
resulting
notable
improvement
precision
reduction
rate.
Conclusions:
Through
proposed
method,
demonstrated
clear
success
both
datasets.
First,
can
assist
doctors
distinguishing
between
patients
who
require
urgent
treatment,
non-melanoma
be
treated
later,
that
do
not
intervention.
Subsequently,
effectively
reduces
These
findings
highlight
potential
technology
diagnosis,
particularly
resource-limited
medical
settings,
where
could
become
valuable
clinical
tool
accuracy,
mortality,
healthcare
costs.
Computers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 157 - 157
Published: June 21, 2024
There
are
many
different
kinds
of
skin
cancer,
and
an
early
precise
diagnosis
is
crucial
because
cancer
both
frequent
deadly.
The
key
to
effective
treatment
accurately
classifying
the
various
cancers,
which
have
unique
traits.
Dermoscopy
other
advanced
imaging
techniques
enhanced
detection
by
providing
detailed
images
lesions.
However,
interpreting
these
distinguish
between
benign
malignant
tumors
remains
a
difficult
task.
Improved
predictive
modeling
necessary
due
occurrence
erroneous
inconsistent
outcomes
in
present
diagnostic
processes.
Machine
learning
(ML)
models
become
essential
field
dermatology
for
automated
identification
categorization
lesions
using
image
data.
aim
this
work
develop
improved
predictions
ensemble
models,
combine
numerous
machine
approaches
maximize
their
combined
strengths
reduce
individual
shortcomings.
This
paper
proposes
fresh
special
approach
model
optimization
classification:
Max
Voting
method.
We
trained
assessed
five
ISIC
2018
HAM10000
datasets:
AdaBoost,
CatBoost,
Random
Forest,
Gradient
Boosting,
Extra
Trees.
Their
enhance
overall
performance
with
Moreover,
were
fed
feature
vectors
that
optimally
generated
from
data
genetic
algorithm
(GA).
show
that,
accuracy
95.80%,
significantly
improves
when
compared
individually.
Obtaining
best
results
F1-measure,
recall,
precision,
method
turned
out
be
most
dependable
robust.
novel
aspect
more
robustly
reliably
classified
technique.
Several
pre-trained
models’
benefits
approach.
BioMedInformatics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 2251 - 2270
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Skin
cancer
is
a
serious
health
condition,
as
it
can
locally
evolve
into
disfiguring
states
or
metastasize
to
different
tissues.
Early
detection
of
this
disease
critical
because
increases
the
effectiveness
treatment,
which
contributes
improved
patient
prognosis
and
reduced
healthcare
costs.
Visual
assessment
histopathological
examination
are
gold
standards
for
diagnosing
these
types
lesions.
Nevertheless,
processes
strongly
dependent
on
dermatologists’
experience,
with
excision
advised
only
when
suspected
by
physician.
Multiple
approaches
have
surfed
over
last
few
years,
particularly
those
based
deep
learning
(DL)
strategies,
goal
assisting
medical
professionals
in
diagnosis
process
ultimately
diminishing
diagnostic
uncertainty.
This
systematic
review
focused
analysis
relevant
studies
DL
applications
skin
diagnosis.
The
qualitative
included
164
records
topic.
AlexNet,
ResNet-50,
VGG-16,
GoogLeNet
architectures
considered
top
choices
obtaining
best
classification
results,
multiclassification
current
trend.
Public
databases
key
elements
area
should
be
maintained
facilitate
scientific
research.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Abstract
Effective
grading
of
arecanut
is
essential
for
ensuring
product
quality,
maximizing
market
competitiveness,
and
satisfying
consumer
preferences.
However,
traditional
methods
are
challenging
due
to
variations
in
size,
shape,
appearance,
resulting
subjective
inconsistent
evaluations.
Deep
learning
can
enhance
this
process
by
automating
using
sophisticated
algorithms
assess
both
visual
non-visual
attributes,
thereby
increasing
efficiency,
accuracy,
consistency.
This
study
presents
two
standalone
CNN-based
methodologies
automated
quality
grading,
leveraging
DenseNet121
InceptionV3
with
custom
layers
tailored
classification.
A
dataset
2,000
high-resolution
images,
manually
curated
from
farms
augmented
diversity,
was
used
training
validation.
Eight
CNN
architectures
-
DenseNet121,
EfficientNetB4,
InceptionResNetV2,
InceptionV3,
MobileNetV2,
ResNet50,
VGG16,
VGG19
were
evaluated.
Experimental
findings
showed
achieved
the
highest
accuracy
(95.67%)
strong
precision/recall
scores
(96%),
making
them
most
promising
models.
Meanwhile,
MobileNetV2
identified
as
fastest
model
terms
classification
speed;
however,
its
relatively
low
limits
practical
application
tasks.
while
marginally
slower
at
0.015
0.011
seconds
per
image,
respectively,
offered
a
good
balance
between
computational
cost
elevated
accuracy.
excels
feature
reuse
through
dense
connectivity,
reducing
redundancy
improving
performance
on
smaller
datasets,
utilizes
multi-scale
extraction
capture
intricate
patterns
effectively.
Both
models
demonstrate
robustness
under
varying
conditions,
reliability
deployment
scenarios.
highlights
potential
CNNs
provide
reliable,
scalable
solution
benefiting
farmers
expanding
opportunities.
Precision Medical Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
The
global
primary
health
concern
of
skin
cancer
emphasizes
the
need
for
quick
and
accurate
diagnosis
to
improve
patient
outcomes.
Although,
it
might
be
challenging
evaluate
possible
risk
a
spot
merely
by
looking
at
feeling
it.
This
review
article
offers
thorough
overview
current
breakthroughs
in
machine
learning
(ML)
computer‐aided
diagnostics
(CAD)
aim
analysis
classification
lesions
over
past
6
years.
paper
carefully
reviews
whole
diagnostic
process:
data
preparation,
lesion
segmentation,
feature
extraction,
selection,
final
classification.
Analyzed
are
many
publicly
accessible
datasets
creative
ideas
including
deep
(DL)
ML
integrated
with
computer
vision,
together
their
impact
on
increasing
accuracy.
Given
variety
complexity
lesions,
even
enormous
progress,
there
still
major
obstacles.
rigorously
assesses
methods,
notes
areas
great
challenge,
provides
recommendations
direct
next
research
targeted
improving
early
detection
strategies
CAD
systems.
Hydrogen,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 819 - 850
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
This
study
addresses
the
growing
need
for
effective
energy
management
solutions
in
university
settings,
with
particular
emphasis
on
solar–hydrogen
systems.
The
study’s
purpose
is
to
explore
integration
of
deep
learning
models,
specifically
MobileNetV2
and
InceptionV3,
enhancing
fault
detection
capabilities
AIoT-based
environments,
while
also
customizing
ISO
50001:2018
standards
align
unique
needs
academic
institutions.
Our
research
employs
comparative
analysis
two
models
terms
their
performance
detecting
solar
panel
defects
assessing
accuracy,
loss
values,
computational
efficiency.
findings
reveal
that
achieves
80%
making
it
suitable
resource-constrained
InceptionV3
demonstrates
superior
accuracy
90%
but
requires
more
resources.
concludes
both
offer
distinct
advantages
based
application
scenarios,
emphasizing
importance
balancing
efficiency
when
selecting
appropriate
system
management.
highlights
critical
role
continuous
improvement
leadership
commitment
successful
implementation
universities.