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A generalized logistic-logit function and its application to multi-layer perceptron and neuron segmentation.

Wenqi Gu1,2, Yingtao Zhang1,3, Alessandro Muscoloni1,2

  • 1Center for Complex Network Intelligence (CCNI), Tsinghua Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence (THBI), Department of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.

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We introduce a unified logistic-logit function (CMG-GLLF) for machine learning, offering controllable curve parameters. This function enhances deep learning models like multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs) for improved accuracy in image classification tasks.

Keywords:
generalized logistic-logit functioninput feature modulatormulti-layer perceptronneural networkneuron segmentation

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Area of Science:

  • * Computational science and machine intelligence.
  • * Development of novel mathematical functions for data analysis.

Background:

  • * Logistic and logit functions are crucial in science, particularly in artificial neural networks (ANNs).
  • * Existing functions produce distinct logistic or logit curves, lacking a unified framework.
  • * A need exists for a versatile function combining both logistic and logit properties for advanced modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To introduce the Cannistraci-Muscoloni-Gu generalized logistic-logit function (CMG-GLLF) as a unified framework.
  • * To demonstrate CMG-GLLF's capability to control curve type, steepness, asymmetry, and axis limits.
  • * To explore CMG-GLLF's application in machine intelligence tasks and deep learning.

Main Methods:

  • * Development of the CMG-GLLF with four interpretable and trainable parameters.
  • * Implementation of a trainable input feature modulator (IFM) using CMG-GLLF for multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs).
  • * Evaluation of CMG-GLLF's performance on CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100 image classification tasks using various optimizers.

Main Results:

  • * CMG-GLLF demonstrated superior accuracy and stable training for MLPs compared to other learnable functions.
  • * The function enhanced accuracy in affinity-graph-based neuron segmentation tasks.
  • * Increased computational time was noted as a limitation, prompting future research.

Conclusions:

  • * CMG-GLLF offers a flexible, trainable framework unifying logistic and logit functions for signal modulation.
  • * The function shows significant potential for advancing machine learning models and data analysis.
  • * Future work includes deriving an explicit logit phase expression to mitigate instability and reduce computational overhead in complex architectures.