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    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Computational Neuroscience
    • Machine Learning

    Background:

    • Feedforward small-world neural networks (FSWNNs) utilize cross-layer connections for efficient gradient transmission, enhancing learning and generalization.
    • Random rewiring in FSWNNs limits the full exploitation of long-distance cross-layer connections, hindering optimal performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a fast FSWNN (FFSWNN) that maximizes the benefits of long-distance cross-layer connections for improved learning efficiency.
    • To apply the proposed FFSWNN to nonlinear system modeling.

    Main Methods:

    • A novel rewiring rule prioritizing long-distance connections was developed to enhance gradient transmission efficiency during FFSWNN construction.
    • An improved ridge regression method was introduced for determining optimal initial weights for sigmoidal neurons.
    • An asynchronous learning algorithm was designed for FFSWNN training, combining ridge regression for output layer weights and gradient descent for others.

    Main Results:

    • FFSWNN demonstrated significantly faster convergence speeds compared to existing models.
    • The proposed model achieved higher modeling accuracy in nonlinear system modeling tasks.
    • Experiments confirmed the positive impact of the novel rewiring rule, improved weight initialization, and asynchronous learning on overall efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed FFSWNN effectively leverages long-distance cross-layer connections to enhance learning efficiency and modeling accuracy.
    • The study validates the efficacy of the novel rewiring strategy, weight initialization, and asynchronous learning algorithm.
    • FFSWNN presents a promising approach for advanced nonlinear system modeling applications.