Integrating vision transformer-based deep learning model with kernel extreme learning machine for non-invasive

M Eliazer1, Sibi Amaran1, K Sreekumar1

  • 1Department of Computing Technologies, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, 603203, India.

Scientific Reports
|July 15, 2025
PubMed

Insights

This study introduces an AI model for early neonatal jaundice detection using image analysis. The Early Diagnosis of Neonatal Jaundice Image Classification Using Kernel Extreme Learning Machine (EDNJIC-KELM) achieved 96.97% accuracy, improving diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence
  • Neonatal Healthcare Technology
  • Machine Learning in Diagnostics

Background:

  • Neonatal jaundice, indicated by elevated bilirubin, is a common and potentially severe condition in newborns.
  • Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for timely treatment and preventing complications.
  • Current diagnostic methods can be limited by subjective assessment and potential misdiagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an automated system for the early and accurate classification of neonatal jaundice using medical images.
  • To enhance the diagnostic capabilities in the healthcare sector through advanced machine learning techniques.
  • To improve patient outcomes by enabling prompt identification of hyperbilirubinemia in newborns.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed an Early Diagnosis of Neonatal Jaundice Image Classification Using Kernel Extreme Learning Machine (EDNJIC-KELM) approach.
  • Utilized Wiener filtering (WF) for image pre-processing to reduce noise and improve image quality.
  • Employed Vision Transformer (ViT) for feature extraction and Kernel Extreme Learning Machine (KELM) for classification, with Enhanced Coati Optimization Algorithm (ECOA) for hyperparameter tuning.

Main Results:

  • The EDNJIC-KELM model demonstrated a high classification accuracy of 96.97% on the Jaundice Image dataset.
  • The proposed method significantly outperformed existing models in diagnosing neonatal jaundice.
  • Image processing and machine learning integration proved effective for objective jaundice assessment.

Conclusions:

  • The EDNJIC-KELM approach offers a robust and accurate solution for the early diagnosis of neonatal jaundice.
  • This AI-driven tool has the potential to revolutionize neonatal care by enabling faster and more reliable diagnoses.
  • Further implementation of such technologies can lead to reduced morbidity and mortality associated with neonatal jaundice.

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