Enhancing Cancer Classification through a Hybrid Bio-Inspired Evolutionary Algorithm for Biomarker Gene Selection

In this study,our aim is to address the problem of gene selection by proposing a hybrid bio-inspired evolutionary algorithm that combines Grey Wolf Optimization(GWO)with Harris Hawks Optimization(HHO)for feature selection.Themotivation for utilizingGWOandHHOstems fromtheir bio-inspired nature and their demonstrated success in optimization problems.We aimto leverage the strengths of these algorithms to enhance the effectiveness of feature selection in microarray-based cancer classification.We selected leave-one-out cross-validation(LOOCV)to evaluate the performance of both two widely used classifiers,k-nearest neighbors(KNN)and support vector machine(SVM),on high-dimensional cancer microarray data.The proposed method is extensively tested on six publicly available cancer microarray datasets,and a comprehensive comparison with recently published methods is conducted.Our hybrid algorithm demonstrates its effectiveness in improving classification performance,Surpassing alternative approaches in terms of precision.The outcomes confirm the capability of our method to substantially improve both the precision and efficiency of cancer classification,thereby advancing the development ofmore efficient treatment strategies.The proposed hybridmethod offers a promising solution to the gene selection problem in microarray-based cancer classification.It improves the accuracy and efficiency of cancer diagnosis and treatment,and its superior performance compared to other methods highlights its potential applicability in realworld cancer classification tasks.By harnessing the complementary search mechanisms of GWO and HHO,we leverage their bio-inspired behavior to identify informative genes relevant to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Marine Predators Algorithm with Deep Learning-Based Leukemia Cancer Classification on Medical Images

In blood or bone marrow,leukemia is a form of cancer.A person with leukemia has an expansion of white blood cells(WBCs).It primarily affects children and rarely affects adults.Treatment depends on the type of leukemia and the extent to which cancer has established throughout the body.Identifying leukemia in the initial stage is vital to providing timely patient care.Medical image-analysis-related approaches grant safer,quicker,and less costly solutions while ignoring the difficulties of these invasive processes.It can be simple to generalize Computer vision(CV)-based and image-processing techniques and eradicate human error.Many researchers have implemented computer-aided diagnosticmethods andmachine learning(ML)for laboratory image analysis,hopefully overcoming the limitations of late leukemia detection and determining its subgroups.This study establishes a Marine Predators Algorithm with Deep Learning Leukemia Cancer Classification(MPADL-LCC)algorithm onMedical Images.The projectedMPADL-LCC system uses a bilateral filtering(BF)technique to pre-process medical images.The MPADL-LCC system uses Faster SqueezeNet withMarine Predators Algorithm(MPA)as a hyperparameter optimizer for feature extraction.Lastly,the denoising autoencoder(DAE)methodology can be executed to accurately detect and classify leukemia cancer.The hyperparameter tuning process using MPA helps enhance leukemia cancer classification performance.Simulation results are compared with other recent approaches concerning various measurements and the MPADL-LCC algorithm exhibits the best results over other recent approaches.

Classification and reconstructive algorithm for nasal alar defect in Asians

Background:The nasal alar defect in Asians remains a challenging issue,as do clear classification and algorithm guidance,despite numerous previously described surgical techniques.The aim of this study is to propose a surgical algorithm that addresses the appropriate surgical procedures for different types of nasal alar defects in Asian patients.Methods:A retrospective case note review was conducted on 32 patients with nasal alar defect who underwent reconstruction between 2008 and 2022.Based on careful analysis and our clinical experience,we proposed a classification system for nasal alar defects and presented a reconstructive algorithm.Patient data,including age,sex,diagnosis,surgical options,and complications,were assessed.The extent of surgical scar formation was evaluated using standard photography based on a 4-grade scar scale.Results:Among the 32 patients,there were 20 males and 12 females with nasal alar defects.The predominant cause of trauma in China was industrial factors.The majority of alar defects were classified as type Ⅰ C(n=8,25%),comprising 18 cases(56.2%);there were 5 cases(15.6%)of type Ⅱ defect,7(21.9%)of type Ⅲ defect,and 2(6.3%)of type Ⅳ defect.The most common surgical option was auricular composite graft(n=8,25%),followed by bilobed flap(n=6,18.8%),free auricular composite flap(n=4,12.5%),and primary closure(n=3,9.4%).Satisfactory improvements were observed postoperatively.Conclusion:Factors contributing to classifications were analyzed and defined,providing a framework for the proposed classification system.The reconstructive algorithm offers surgeons appropriate procedures for treating nasal alar defect in Asians.

An Imbalanced Data Classification Method Based on Hybrid Resampling and Fine Cost Sensitive Support Vector Machine

When building a classification model,the scenario where the samples of one class are significantly more than those of the other class is called data imbalance.Data imbalance causes the trained classification model to be in favor of the majority class(usually defined as the negative class),which may do harm to the accuracy of the minority class(usually defined as the positive class),and then lead to poor overall performance of the model.A method called MSHR-FCSSVM for solving imbalanced data classification is proposed in this article,which is based on a new hybrid resampling approach(MSHR)and a new fine cost-sensitive support vector machine(CS-SVM)classifier(FCSSVM).The MSHR measures the separability of each negative sample through its Silhouette value calculated by Mahalanobis distance between samples,based on which,the so-called pseudo-negative samples are screened out to generate new positive samples(over-sampling step)through linear interpolation and are deleted finally(under-sampling step).This approach replaces pseudo-negative samples with generated new positive samples one by one to clear up the inter-class overlap on the borderline,without changing the overall scale of the dataset.The FCSSVM is an improved version of the traditional CS-SVM.It considers influences of both the imbalance of sample number and the class distribution on classification simultaneously,and through finely tuning the class cost weights by using the efficient optimization algorithm based on the physical phenomenon of rime-ice(RIME)algorithm with cross-validation accuracy as the fitness function to accurately adjust the classification borderline.To verify the effectiveness of the proposed method,a series of experiments are carried out based on 20 imbalanced datasets including both mildly and extremely imbalanced datasets.The experimental results show that the MSHR-FCSSVM method performs better than the methods for comparison in most cases,and both the MSHR and the FCSSVM played significant roles.

A Spectral Convolutional Neural Network Model Based on Adaptive Fick’s Law for Hyperspectral Image Classification

Hyperspectral image classification stands as a pivotal task within the field of remote sensing,yet achieving highprecision classification remains a significant challenge.In response to this challenge,a Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based on Adaptive Fick’s Law Algorithm(AFLA-SCNN)is proposed.The Adaptive Fick’s Law Algorithm(AFLA)constitutes a novel metaheuristic algorithm introduced herein,encompassing three new strategies:Adaptive weight factor,Gaussian mutation,and probability update policy.With adaptive weight factor,the algorithmcan adjust theweights according to the change in the number of iterations to improve the performance of the algorithm.Gaussianmutation helps the algorithm avoid falling into local optimal solutions and improves the searchability of the algorithm.The probability update strategy helps to improve the exploitability and adaptability of the algorithm.Within the AFLA-SCNN model,AFLA is employed to optimize two hyperparameters in the SCNN model,namely,“numEpochs”and“miniBatchSize”,to attain their optimal values.AFLA’s performance is initially validated across 28 functions in 10D,30D,and 50D for CEC2013 and 29 functions in 10D,30D,and 50D for CEC2017.Experimental results indicate AFLA’s marked performance superiority over nine other prominent optimization algorithms.Subsequently,the AFLA-SCNN model was compared with the Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based on Fick’s Law Algorithm(FLA-SCNN),Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based on Harris Hawks Optimization(HHO-SCNN),Spectral Convolutional Neural Network model based onDifferential Evolution(DE-SCNN),SpectralConvolutionalNeuralNetwork(SCNN)model,and SupportVector Machines(SVM)model using the Indian Pines dataset and PaviaUniversity dataset.The experimental results show that the AFLA-SCNN model outperforms other models in terms of Accuracy,Precision,Recall,and F1-score on Indian Pines and Pavia University.Among them,the Accuracy of the AFLA-SCNN model on Indian Pines reached 99.875%,and the Accuracy on PaviaUniversity reached 98.022%.In conclusion,our proposed AFLA-SCNN model is deemed to significantly enhance the precision of hyperspectral image classification.

BACNN: Multi-scale feature fusion-based bilinear attention convolutional neural network for wood NIR classification

Effective development and utilization of wood resources is critical.Wood modification research has become an integral dimension of wood science research,however,the similarities between modified wood and original wood render it challenging for accurate identification and classification using conventional image classification techniques.So,the development of efficient and accurate wood classification techniques is inevitable.This paper presents a one-dimensional,convolutional neural network(i.e.,BACNN)that combines near-infrared spectroscopy and deep learning techniques to classify poplar,tung,and balsa woods,and PVA,nano-silica-sol and PVA-nano silica sol modified woods of poplar.The results show that BACNN achieves an accuracy of 99.3%on the test set,higher than the 52.9%of the BP neural network and 98.7%of Support Vector Machine compared with traditional machine learning methods and deep learning based methods;it is also higher than the 97.6%of LeNet,98.7%of AlexNet and 99.1%of VGGNet-11.Therefore,the classification method proposed offers potential applications in wood classification,especially with homogeneous modified wood,and it also provides a basis for subsequent wood properties studies.

Video Recommendation System Using Machine-Learning Techniques

In the realm of contemporary artificial intelligence,machine learning enables automation,allowing systems to naturally acquire and enhance their capabilities through learning.In this cycle,Video recommendation is finished by utilizing machine learning strategies.A suggestion framework is an interaction of data sifting framework,which is utilized to foresee the“rating”or“inclination”given by the different clients.The expectation depends on past evaluations,history,interest,IMDB rating,and so on.This can be carried out by utilizing collective and substance-based separating approaches which utilize the data given by the different clients,examine them,and afterward suggest the video that suits the client at that specific time.The required datasets for the video are taken from Grouplens.This recommender framework is executed by utilizing Python Programming Language.For building this video recommender framework,two calculations are utilized,for example,K-implies Clustering and KNN grouping.K-implies is one of the unaided AI calculations and the fundamental goal is to bunch comparable sort of information focuses together and discover the examples.For that K-implies searches for a steady‘k'of bunches in a dataset.A group is an assortment of information focuses collected due to specific similitudes.K-Nearest Neighbor is an administered learning calculation utilized for characterization,with the given information;KNN can group new information by examination of the‘k'number of the closest information focuses.The last qualities acquired are through bunching qualities and root mean squared mistake,by using this algorithm we can recommend videos more appropriately based on user previous records and ratings.

Research on classification method of high myopic maculopathy based on retinal fundus images and optimized ALFA-Mix active learning algorithm

AIM:To conduct a classification study of high myopic maculopathy(HMM)using limited datasets,including tessellated fundus,diffuse chorioretinal atrophy,patchy chorioretinal atrophy,and macular atrophy,and minimize annotation costs,and to optimize the ALFA-Mix active learning algorithm and apply it to HMM classification.METHODS:The optimized ALFA-Mix algorithm(ALFAMix+)was compared with five algorithms,including ALFA-Mix.Four models,including Res Net18,were established.Each algorithm was combined with four models for experiments on the HMM dataset.Each experiment consisted of 20 active learning rounds,with 100 images selected per round.The algorithm was evaluated by comparing the number of rounds in which ALFA-Mix+outperformed other algorithms.Finally,this study employed six models,including Efficient Former,to classify HMM.The best-performing model among these models was selected as the baseline model and combined with the ALFA-Mix+algorithm to achieve satisfactor y classification results with a small dataset.RESULTS:ALFA-Mix+outperforms other algorithms with an average superiority of 16.6,14.75,16.8,and 16.7 rounds in terms of accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and Kappa value,respectively.This study conducted experiments on classifying HMM using several advanced deep learning models with a complete training set of 4252 images.The Efficient Former achieved the best results with an accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and Kappa value of 0.8821,0.8334,0.9693,and 0.8339,respectively.Therefore,by combining ALFA-Mix+with Efficient Former,this study achieved results with an accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and Kappa value of 0.8964,0.8643,0.9721,and 0.8537,respectively.CONCLUSION:The ALFA-Mix+algorithm reduces the required samples without compromising accuracy.Compared to other algorithms,ALFA-Mix+outperforms in more rounds of experiments.It effectively selects valuable samples compared to other algorithms.In HMM classification,combining ALFA-Mix+with Efficient Former enhances model performance,further demonstrating the effectiveness of ALFA-Mix+.

Adaptive Window Based 3-D Feature Selection for Multispectral Image Classification Using Firefly Algorithm

Feature extraction is the most critical step in classification of multispectral image.The classification accuracy is mainly influenced by the feature sets that are selected to classify the image.In the past,handcrafted feature sets are used which are not adaptive for different image domains.To overcome this,an evolu-tionary learning method is developed to automatically learn the spatial-spectral features for classification.A modified Firefly Algorithm(FA)which achieves maximum classification accuracy with reduced size of feature set is proposed to gain the interest of feature selection for this purpose.For extracting the most effi-cient features from the data set,we have used 3-D discrete wavelet transform which decompose the multispectral image in all three dimensions.For selecting spatial and spectral features we have studied three different approaches namely overlapping window(OW-3DFS),non-overlapping window(NW-3DFS)adaptive window cube(AW-3DFS)and Pixel based technique.Fivefold Multiclass Support Vector Machine(MSVM)is used for classification purpose.Experiments con-ducted on Madurai LISS IV multispectral image exploited that the adaptive win-dow approach is used to increase the classification accuracy.

Improved Bat Algorithm with Deep Learning-Based Biomedical ECG Signal Classification Model

With new developments experienced in Internet of Things(IoT),wearable,and sensing technology,the value of healthcare services has enhanced.This evolution has brought significant changes from conventional medicine-based healthcare to real-time observation-based healthcare.Biomedical Electrocardiogram(ECG)signals are generally utilized in examination and diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases(CVDs)since it is quick and non-invasive in nature.Due to increasing number of patients in recent years,the classifier efficiency gets reduced due to high variances observed in ECG signal patterns obtained from patients.In such scenario computer-assisted automated diagnostic tools are important for classification of ECG signals.The current study devises an Improved Bat Algorithm with Deep Learning Based Biomedical ECGSignal Classification(IBADL-BECGC)approach.To accomplish this,the proposed IBADL-BECGC model initially pre-processes the input signals.Besides,IBADL-BECGC model applies NasNet model to derive the features from test ECG signals.In addition,Improved Bat Algorithm(IBA)is employed to optimally fine-tune the hyperparameters related to NasNet approach.Finally,Extreme Learning Machine(ELM)classification algorithm is executed to perform ECG classification method.The presented IBADL-BECGC model was experimentally validated utilizing benchmark dataset.The comparison study outcomes established the improved performance of IBADL-BECGC model over other existing methodologies since the former achieved a maximum accuracy of 97.49%.

Integrated classification method of tight sandstone reservoir based on principal component analysise simulated annealing genetic algorithmefuzzy cluster means

In this research,an integrated classification method based on principal component analysis-simulated annealing genetic algorithm-fuzzy cluster means(PCA-SAGA-FCM)was proposed for the unsupervised classification of tight sandstone reservoirs which lack the prior information and core experiments.A variety of evaluation parameters were selected,including lithology characteristic parameters,poro-permeability quality characteristic parameters,engineering quality characteristic parameters,and pore structure characteristic parameters.The PCA was used to reduce the dimension of the evaluation pa-rameters,and the low-dimensional data was used as input.The unsupervised reservoir classification of tight sandstone reservoir was carried out by the SAGA-FCM,the characteristics of reservoir at different categories were analyzed and compared with the lithological profiles.The analysis results of numerical simulation and actual logging data show that:1)compared with FCM algorithm,SAGA-FCM has stronger stability and higher accuracy;2)the proposed method can cluster the reservoir flexibly and effectively according to the degree of membership;3)the results of reservoir integrated classification match well with the lithologic profle,which demonstrates the reliability of the classification method.

Chimp Optimization Algorithm Based Feature Selection with Machine Learning for Medical Data Classification

Datamining plays a crucial role in extractingmeaningful knowledge fromlarge-scale data repositories,such as data warehouses and databases.Association rule mining,a fundamental process in data mining,involves discovering correlations,patterns,and causal structures within datasets.In the healthcare domain,association rules offer valuable opportunities for building knowledge bases,enabling intelligent diagnoses,and extracting invaluable information rapidly.This paper presents a novel approach called the Machine Learning based Association Rule Mining and Classification for Healthcare Data Management System(MLARMC-HDMS).The MLARMC-HDMS technique integrates classification and association rule mining(ARM)processes.Initially,the chimp optimization algorithm-based feature selection(COAFS)technique is employed within MLARMC-HDMS to select relevant attributes.Inspired by the foraging behavior of chimpanzees,the COA algorithm mimics their search strategy for food.Subsequently,the classification process utilizes stochastic gradient descent with a multilayer perceptron(SGD-MLP)model,while the Apriori algorithm determines attribute relationships.We propose a COA-based feature selection approach for medical data classification using machine learning techniques.This approach involves selecting pertinent features from medical datasets through COA and training machine learning models using the reduced feature set.We evaluate the performance of our approach on various medical datasets employing diverse machine learning classifiers.Experimental results demonstrate that our proposed approach surpasses alternative feature selection methods,achieving higher accuracy and precision rates in medical data classification tasks.The study showcases the effectiveness and efficiency of the COA-based feature selection approach in identifying relevant features,thereby enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.To provide further validation,we conduct detailed experiments on a benchmark medical dataset,revealing the superiority of the MLARMCHDMS model over other methods,with a maximum accuracy of 99.75%.Therefore,this research contributes to the advancement of feature selection techniques in medical data classification and highlights the potential for improving healthcare outcomes through accurate and efficient data analysis.The presented MLARMC-HDMS framework and COA-based feature selection approach offer valuable insights for researchers and practitioners working in the field of healthcare data mining and machine learning.

Employee Attrition Classification Model Based on Stacking Algorithm

This paper aims to build an employee attrition classification model based on the Stacking algorithm.Oversampling algorithm is applied to address the issue of data imbalance and the Randomforest feature importance ranking method is used to resolve the overfitting problem after data cleaning and preprocessing.Then,different algorithms are used to establish classification models as control experiments,and R-squared indicators are used to compare.Finally,the Stacking algorithm is used to establish the final classification model.This model has practical and significant implications for both human resource management and employee attrition analysis.

Basic Tenets of Classification Algorithms K-Nearest-Neighbor, Support Vector Machine, Random Forest and Neural Network: A Review

In this paper, sixty-eight research articles published between 2000 and 2017 as well as textbooks which employed four classification algorithms: K-Nearest-Neighbor (KNN), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Random Forest (RF) and Neural Network (NN) as the main statistical tools were reviewed. The aim was to examine and compare these nonparametric classification methods on the following attributes: robustness to training data, sensitivity to changes, data fitting, stability, ability to handle large data sizes, sensitivity to noise, time invested in parameter tuning, and accuracy. The performances, strengths and shortcomings of each of the algorithms were examined, and finally, a conclusion was arrived at on which one has higher performance. It was evident from the literature reviewed that RF is too sensitive to small changes in the training dataset and is occasionally unstable and tends to overfit in the model. KNN is easy to implement and understand but has a major drawback of becoming significantly slow as the size of the data in use grows, while the ideal value of K for the KNN classifier is difficult to set. SVM and RF are insensitive to noise or overtraining, which shows their ability in dealing with unbalanced data. Larger input datasets will lengthen classification times for NN and KNN more than for SVM and RF. Among these nonparametric classification methods, NN has the potential to become a more widely used classification algorithm, but because of their time-consuming parameter tuning procedure, high level of complexity in computational processing, the numerous types of NN architectures to choose from and the high number of algorithms used for training, most researchers recommend SVM and RF as easier and wieldy used methods which repeatedly achieve results with high accuracies and are often faster to implement.

An Experimental Comparative Study on Three Classification Algorithms

Classification algorithm is one of the key techniques to affect text automatic classification system’s performance, play an important role in automatic classification research area. This paper comparatively analyzed k-NN. VSM and hybrid classification algorithm presented by our research group. Some 2000 pieces of Internet news provided by ChinaInfoBank are used in the experiment. The result shows that the hybrid algorithm’s performance presented by the groups is superior to the other two algorithms.

Power Quality Disturbance Classification Method Based on Wavelet Transform and SVM Multi-class Algorithms

The accurate identification and classification of various power quality disturbances are keys to ensuring high-quality electrical energy. In this study, the statistical characteristics of the disturbance signal of wavelet transform coefficients and wavelet transform energy distribution constitute feature vectors. These vectors are then trained and tested using SVM multi-class algorithms. Experimental results demonstrate that the SVM multi-class algorithms, which use the Gaussian radial basis function, exponential radial basis function, and hyperbolic tangent function as basis functions, are suitable methods for power quality disturbance classification.

A Short Review of Classification Algorithms Accuracy for Data Prediction in Data Mining Applications

Many business applications rely on their historical data to predict their business future. The marketing products process is one of the core processes for the business. Customer needs give a useful piece of information that helps to market the appropriate products at the appropriate time. Moreover, services are considered recently as products. The development of education and health services is depending on historical data. For the more, reducing online social media networks problems and crimes need a significant source of information. Data analysts need to use an efficient classification algorithm to predict the future of such businesses. However, dealing with a huge quantity of data requires great time to process. Data mining involves many useful techniques that are used to predict statistical data in a variety of business applications. The classification technique is one of the most widely used with a variety of algorithms. In this paper, various classification algorithms are revised in terms of accuracy in different areas of data mining applications. A comprehensive analysis is made after delegated reading of 20 papers in the literature. This paper aims to help data analysts to choose the most suitable classification algorithm for different business applications including business in general, online social media networks, agriculture, health, and education. Results show FFBPN is the most accurate algorithm in the business domain. The Random Forest algorithm is the most accurate in classifying online social networks (OSN) activities. Naïve Bayes algorithm is the most accurate to classify agriculture datasets. OneR is the most accurate algorithm to classify instances within the health domain. The C4.5 Decision Tree algorithm is the most accurate to classify students’ records to predict degree completion time.

Study on An Absolute Non-Collision Hash and Jumping Table IP Classification Algorithms

In order to classify packet, we propose a novel IP classification based the non-collision hash and jumping table trie-tree (NHJTTT) algorithm, which is based on noncollision hash Trie-tree and Lakshman and Stiliadis proposing a 2-dimensional classification algorithm (LS algorithm). The core of algorithm consists of two parts: structure the non-collision hash function, which is constructed mainly based on destination/source port and protocol type field so that the hash function can avoid space explosion problem; introduce jumping table Trie-tree based LS algorithm in order to reduce time complexity. The test results show that the classification rate of NHJTTT algorithm is up to 1 million packets per second and the maximum memory consumed is 9 MB for 10 000 rules. Key words IP classification - lookup algorithm - trie-tree - non-collision hash - jumping table CLC number TN 393.06 Foundation item: Supported by the Chongqing of Posts and Telecommunications Younger Teacher Fundation (A2003-03).Biography: SHANG Feng-jun (1972-), male, Ph.D. candidate, lecture, research direction: the smart instrument and network.

Application of improved back-propagation algorithms in classification and detection of scars defects on rails surfaces

An experimental platform with bracket structures,cables,parallel computer and imaging system is designed for defects detecting on steel rails. Meanwhile,an improved gradient descent algorithm based on a self-adaptive learning rate and a fixed momentum factor is developed to train back-propagation neural network for accurate and efficient defects classifications. Detection results of rolling scar defects show that such detection system can achieve accurate positioning to defects edges for its improved noise suppression. More precise characteristic parameters of defects can also be extracted.Furthermore,defects classification is adopted to remedy the limitations of low convergence rate and local minimum. It can also attain the optimal training precision of 0. 00926 with the least 96 iterations. Finally,an enhanced identification rate of 95% has been confirmed for defects by using the detection system. It will also be positive in producing high-quality steel rails and guaranteeing the national transport safety.

A Comparative Study of Image Classification Algorithms for Landscape Assessment of the Niger Delta Region

A critical problem associated with the southern part of Nigeria is the rapid alteration of the landscape as a result of logging, agricultural practices, human migration and expansion, oil exploration, exploitation and production activities. These processes have had both positive and negative effects on the economic and socio-political development of the country in general. The negative impacts have led not only to the degradation of the ecosystem but also posing hazards to human health and polluting surface and ground water resources. This has created the need for the development of a rapid, cost effective and efficient land use/land cover (LULC) classification technique to monitor the biophysical dynamics in the region. Due to the complex land cover patterns existing in the study area and the occasionally indistinguishable relationship between land cover and spectral signals, this paper introduces a combined use of unsupervised and supervised image classification for detecting land use/land cover (LULC) classes. With the continuous conflict over the impact of oil activities in the area, this work provides a procedure for detecting LULC change, which is an important factor to consider in the design of an environmental decision-making framework. Results from the use of this technique on Landsat TM and ETM+ of 1987 and 2002 are discussed. The results reveal the pros and cons of the two methods and the effects of their overall accuracy on post-classification change detection.