A comprehensive survey of evolutionary algorithms and metaheuristics in brain EEG-based applications.

Electroencephalography (EEG) has emerged as a primary non-invasive and mobile modality for understanding the complex workings of the human brain, providing invaluable insights into cognitive processes, neurological disorders, and brain-computer interfaces. Nevertheless, the volume of EEG data, the presence of artifacts, the selection of optimal channels, and the need for feature extraction from EEG data present considerable challenges in achieving meaningful and distinguishing outcomes for machine learning algorithms utilized to process EEG data. Consequently, the demand for sophisticated optimization techniques has become imperative to overcome these hurdles effectively.

Adaptive Fitness Predictors in Coevolutionary Cartesian Genetic Programming.

In genetic programming (GP), computer programs are often coevolved with training data subsets that are known as fitness predictors. In order to maximize performance of GP, it is important to find the most suitable parameters of coevolution, particularly the fitness predictor size. This is a very time-consuming process as the predictor size depends on a given application, and many experiments have to be performed to find its suitable size.

Modular framework for detection of inter-ictal spikes in iEEG.

In this paper, we present a new modular approach for detection of inter-ictal spikes in intracranial iEEG recordings from patients that are suffering from pharmaco-resistant form of epilepsy. This new approach is presented in the form of a detection framework consisting of three primary modules: first level detector, second level feature extractor, and third level detection classifier, where each module is responsible for a specific functionality. This detection framework can be perceived as a three slot system, where modules can be easily plugged in their slots and replaced by a different module or implementation on demand, in order to adapt the quality of detection (measured in terms of sensitivity, precision or inter-recording adaptability) and computational cost.