RETRACTED: Age group and gender classification using convolutional neural networks with a fuzzy logic-based filter method for noise reduction

Abstract

Keywords

Age classification convolutional neural network deep learning fuzzy logic gender classification

At the request of Sage and the Journal Editor, the following articles have been retracted:

Cagri Tolga A, Basar M. The assessment of a smart system in hydroponic vertical farming via fuzzy MCDM methods. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):1-12. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219170

Radaev A, Korobov A, Yatsalo B. Fuzzy system F-CalcRank for calculating functions of fuzzy arguments and ranking of fuzzy numbers. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):13-28. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219171

Kahraman C, Onar SC, Öztayşi B. A Novel spherical fuzzy CRITIC method and its application to prioritization of supplier selection criteria. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):29-36. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219172

Boltürk E. Fuzzy sets theory and applications in engineering economy. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):37-46. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219173

Çakır E, Ulukan Z, Kahraman C, Sağlam CÖ, Kuleli Pak B, Pekcan B. Intuitionistic fuzzy multi-objective milk-run modelling under time window constraints. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):47-62. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219174

Ozdemir C, Onar SC, Bagriyanik S, Kahraman C, Akalin BZ, Öztayşi B. Estimating shopping center visitor numbers based on a new hybrid fuzzy prediction method. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):63-76. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219175

Yurttakal AH, Erbay H, İkizceli T, Karaçavuş S, Biçer C. Diagnosing breast cancer tumors using stacked ensemble model. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):77-85. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219176

Tekin AT, Kaya T, Cebi F. Customer lifetime value prediction for gaming industry: fuzzy clustering based approach. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):87-96. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219177

Buyuk AM, Temur GT. Food waste treatment option selection through spherical fuzzy AHP. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):97-107. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219178

Şahin B, Şahin A. On double edge-domination and total domination of trees. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):121-128. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219180

Bilgiç CT, Bilgiç B, Çebi F. Fuzzy grey forecasting model optimized by moth-flame optimization algorithm for short time electricity consumption. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):129-138. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219181

Fan C-L. Data mining model for predicting the quality level and classification of construction projects. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):139-153. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219182

Kuchta D, Zabor A. Fuzzy modelling and control of project cash flows. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):155-168. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219183

Dizbay İE, Öztürkoğlu Ö. Factors affecting recommended childhood vaccine demand. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):169-180. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219184

Sarucan A, Baysal ME, Engin O. A spherical fuzzy TOPSIS method for solving the physician selection problem. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):181-194. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219185

Türkbayrağí MG, Dogu E, Esra Albayrak Y. Artificial intelligence based prediction models: sales forecasting application in automotive aftermarket. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):213-225. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219187

Çakır E, Ulukan Z, Acarman T. Time-dependent Dijkstra’s algorithm under bipolar neutrosophic fuzzy environment. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):227-236. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219188

Çakır E, Taş MA, Ulukan Z. Spherical bipolar fuzzy weighted multi-facility location modeling for mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):237-250. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219189

Gerasimenko E, Kureichik VV. Minimum cost lexicographic evacuation flow finding in intuitionistic fuzzy networks. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):251-263. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219190

Yaşlı F, Bolat B. A novel risk analysis approach for occupational safety using Bayesian Network and interval type-2 fuzzy sets: the case of underground mining. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):265-282. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219191

Temelcan G, Gonce Kocken H, Albayrak I. Finding compromise solutions for fully fuzzy multi-objective linear programming problems by using game theory approach. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):283-293. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219192

Alkan N, Kahraman C. Circular intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS method: pandemic hospital location selection. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):295-316. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219193

Kilic HS, Kalender ZT, Yalcin AS, Erkal G, Tuzkaya G. Information system selection for hospitality industry via integrated use of IVIF-DEMATEL and IVIF-TOPSIS. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):317-335. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219194

Hamal S, Senvar O. A novel integrated AHP and MULTIMOORA method with interval-valued spherical fuzzy sets and single-valued spherical fuzzy sets to prioritize financial ratios for financial accounting fraud detection. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):337-364. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219195

Sergi D, Sari IU, Senapati T. Extension of capital budgeting techniques using interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy sets. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):365-376. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219196

Piltan F, Kim J-M. Leak detection and localization for pipelines using multivariable fuzzy learning backstepping. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):377-388. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219197

Demircan ML, Acarbay A. Evaluation of software development suppliers in banking sector using neutrosophic fuzzy EDAS. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):389-400. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219198

Oztaysi B, Onar SC, Kahraman C. Waste disposal location selection by using pythagorean fuzzy REGIME method. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):401-410. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219199

Bezdan T, Zivkovic M, Bacanin N, Strumberger I, Tuba E, Tuba M. Multi-objective task scheduling in cloud computing environment by hybridized bat algorithm. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):411-423. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219200

Omerali M, Kaya T. Product lifecycle management application selection framework based on interval-valued spherical fuzzy COPRAS. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):425-438. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219201

Baysal ME, Sarucan A, Büyüközkan K, Engin O. Artificial bee colony algorithm for solving multi-objective distributed fuzzy permutation flow shop problem. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):439-449. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219202

Engin O, Yılmaz MK. A fuzzy logic based methodology for multi-objective hybrid flow shop scheduling with multi-processor tasks problems and solving with an efficient genetic algorithm. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):451-463. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219203

Bayturk E, Esnaf S, Kucukdeniz T. A revised weighted fuzzy c-means and Nelder-Mead algorithm for probabilistic demand and customer positions. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):465-475. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219204

Haktanır E, Kahraman C. Process design and capability analysis using penthagorean fuzzy sets: surgical mask production machines comparison. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):477-489. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219205

Tunc A, Tasdemir S, Koklu M, Cinar AC. Age group and gender classification using convolutional neural networks with a fuzzy logic-based filter method for noise reduction. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):491-501. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219206

Namlı ÖH, Yanık S, Nouri F, Serap Şengör N, Koyuncu YM, Uçar ÖB. A neural networks approach to predict call center calls of an internet service provider1. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):503-515. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219207

Cinar U, Cebi S. A novel approach to assess occupational risks and prevention of hazards: the house of safety & prevention. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):517-528. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219208

Aydın S, Yörükoğlu M, Kabak M. Fourth party logistics firm assessment using a novel neutrosophic MCDM. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):529-539. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219209

Seker S. A new model for risk assessment in glass manufacturing using Risk Matrix based IVIF-TOPSIS method. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):541-550. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219210

Rashid T, Sarwar Sindhu M. Selection of an alternative based on interval-valued hesitant picture fuzzy sets. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):551-561. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219211

Traneva V, Tranev S. Intuitionistic fuzzy two-factor variance analysis of movie ticket sales. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):563-573. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219212

Tuncalı Yaman T, Bilgiç E, Fevzi Esen M. Analysis of traffic accidents with fuzzy and crisp data mining techniques to identify factors affecting injury severity. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):575-592. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219213

Unal Y, Temur GT. Sustainable supplier selection by using spherical fuzzy AHP. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems: Applications in Engineering and Technology. 2021;42(1):593-603. doi:10.3233/JIFS-219214

After an internal investigation of this special issue, Sage became aware that the submissions contain indicators of third-party involvement and attempts to manipulate the peer-review process.

Due to these concerns around the integrity of the peer review process, Sage retracts these articles.

The corresponding authors have been informed using the email addresses provided at submission.

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