Qinwen Yang
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Qinwen Yang has a total of 21 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Yanjie Song
School of Information Science and Technology Dalian Maritime University Dalian China
2 shared publications Eric Nuertey Coleman
1 shared publication- Gillian Dobbie
University of Auckland
1 shared publication - Julio Hurtado
Department of Computer Science, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
1 shared publication - Junwei Ou
College of Systems Engineering National University of Defense Technology Changsha China
1 shared publication - Jörg Wicker
School of Computer Science, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 15 July 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Neurocomputing
- Vol. 701
Parameter-Efficient continual fine-tuning: A survey
- 15 July 2026
- Published by Elsevier in Neurocomputing
- Vol. 701
Parameter-Efficient continual fine-tuning: A survey
- Open Access
- 20 October 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Neural Networks
- Vol. 195, 108226
Continual learning: A systematic literature review
- 20 October 2025
- Published by Elsevier in Neural Networks
- Vol. 195, 108226
Open AccessContinual learning: A systematic literature review
- Open Access
- 14 June 2025
- Published by Qeios Ltd
Review of: "Methods for Analyzing Large Bipartite Graphs with Applications to Link Prediction"
This is a well-written and rigorous study that combines theoretical analysis and empirical evaluation to understand the performance of message-passing neural networks (MPNNs) on large bipartite graphs. The paper provides valuable insights into how mu...
- 14 June 2025
- Published by Qeios Ltd
Open AccessReview of: "Methods for Analyzing Large Bipartite Graphs with Applications to Link Prediction"
This is a well-written and rigorous study that combines theoretical analysis and empirical evaluation to understand the performance of message-passing neural networks (MPNNs) on large bipartite graphs. The paper provides valuable insights into how mu...
- 25 December 2023
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Grey Systems: Theory and Application
- Vol. 14 (2) , 360-373
A new adaptive grey seasonal model for time series forecasting tasks
Purpose: This paper intends to construct a new adaptive grey seasonal model (AGSM) to promote the application of the grey forecasting model in quarterly GDP.Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, this paper constructs a new accumulation operation that embodies the new information priority by using a hyperparameter. Then, a new AGSM is constructed by using a new grey action quantity, nonlinear Bernoulli operator, discretization operation, moving average trend elimination method and the proposed new accumulation operation. Subsequently, the marine predators algorithm is used to quickly obtain the hyperparameters used to build the AGSM. Finally, comparative analysis experiments and ablation experiments based on China's quarterly GDP confirm the validity of the proposed model.Findings: AGSM can be degraded to some classical grey prediction models by replacing its own structural parameters. The proposed accumulation operation satisfies the new information priority rule. In the comparative analysis experiments, AGSM shows better prediction performance than other competitive algorithms, and the proposed accumulation operation is also better than the existing accumulation operations. Ablation experiments show that each component in the AGSM is effective in enhancing the predictive performance of the model.Originality/value: A new AGSM with new information priority accumulation operation is proposed.
- 25 December 2023
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Grey Systems: Theory and Application
- Vol. 14 (2) , 360-373
A new adaptive grey seasonal model for time series forecasting tasks
Purpose: This paper intends to construct a new adaptive grey seasonal model (AGSM) to promote the application of the grey forecasting model in quarterly GDP.Design/methodology/approach: Firstly, this paper constructs a new accumulation operation that embodies the new information priority by using a hyperparameter. Then, a new AGSM is constructed by using a new grey action quantity, nonlinear Bernoulli operator, discretization operation, moving average trend elimination method and the proposed new accumulation operation. Subsequently, the marine predators algorithm is used to quickly obtain the hyperparameters used to build the AGSM. Finally, comparative analysis experiments and ablation experiments based on China's quarterly GDP confirm the validity of the proposed model.Findings: AGSM can be degraded to some classical grey prediction models by replacing its own structural parameters. The proposed accumulation operation satisfies the new information priority rule. In the comparative analysis experiments, AGSM shows better prediction performance than other competitive algorithms, and the proposed accumulation operation is also better than the existing accumulation operations. Ablation experiments show that each component in the AGSM is effective in enhancing the predictive performance of the model.Originality/value: A new AGSM with new information priority accumulation operation is proposed.
- 6 September 2023
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
- Vol. 59 (6) , 9010-9025
Learning Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Earth Electromagnetic Satellite Scheduling
Earth electromagnetic exploration satellites are widely used in many fields due to their wide detection range and high detection sensitivity. The complex environment and the proliferating number of satellites make management a primary issue. In this paper, a learning adaptive genetic algorithm (LAGA) is proposed for the Earth electromagnetic satellite scheduling problem (EESSP). Control parameters are essential to the successful performance of evolutionary algorithms, and their sensitivity to the problem makes tuning parameters very time-consuming. In the LAGA, a gated recurrent unit (GRU) neural network model is used to control the parameters of variation operators. The neural network model is capable of leveraging real-time information to achieve dynamic parameter adjustment during population search. Moreover, a policy gradient-based reinforcement learning method is utilized to update the parameters of GRU. An adaptive evolution mechanism is employed in LAGA for the autonomous selection of crossover operators. Additionally, the heuristic initialization method, elite strategy, and local search method are incorporated into LAGA to enhance overall performance. Simulation experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of LAGA in solving the EESSP. This study highlights the advantages of utilizing reinforcement learning to optimize neural network models for controlling genetic algorithm searches. Learning adaptive planning methods can effectively address complex problem scenarios and enhance satellite scheduling system performance.
- 6 September 2023
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
- Vol. 59 (6) , 9010-9025
Learning Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Earth Electromagnetic Satellite Scheduling
Earth electromagnetic exploration satellites are widely used in many fields due to their wide detection range and high detection sensitivity. The complex environment and the proliferating number of satellites make management a primary issue. In this paper, a learning adaptive genetic algorithm (LAGA) is proposed for the Earth electromagnetic satellite scheduling problem (EESSP). Control parameters are essential to the successful performance of evolutionary algorithms, and their sensitivity to the problem makes tuning parameters very time-consuming. In the LAGA, a gated recurrent unit (GRU) neural network model is used to control the parameters of variation operators. The neural network model is capable of leveraging real-time information to achieve dynamic parameter adjustment during population search. Moreover, a policy gradient-based reinforcement learning method is utilized to update the parameters of GRU. An adaptive evolution mechanism is employed in LAGA for the autonomous selection of crossover operators. Additionally, the heuristic initialization method, elite strategy, and local search method are incorporated into LAGA to enhance overall performance. Simulation experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of LAGA in solving the EESSP. This study highlights the advantages of utilizing reinforcement learning to optimize neural network models for controlling genetic algorithm searches. Learning adaptive planning methods can effectively address complex problem scenarios and enhance satellite scheduling system performance.
- Open Access
- 23 February 2023
- Published by Springer Nature in Data Science and Engineering
- Vol. 8 (1) , 36-46
Learning Weight Signed Network Embedding with Graph Neural Networks
Network embedding aims to map nodes in a network to low-dimensional vector representations. Graph neural networks (GNNs) have received much attention and have achieved state-of-the-art performance in learning node representation. Using fundamental sociological theories (status theory and balance theory) to model signed networks, basing GNN on learning node embedding has become a hot topic in signed network embedding. However, most GNNs fail to use edge weight information in signed networks, and most models cannot be directly used in weighted signed networks. We propose a novel signed directed graph neural networks model named WSNN to learn node embedding for Weighted signed networks. The proposed model reconstructs link signs, link directions, and signed directed triangles simultaneously. Based on the network representations learned by the proposed model, we conduct link sign prediction in signed networks. Extensive experimental results in real-world datasets demonstrate the superiority of the proposed model over the state-of-the-art network embedding algorithms for graph representation learning in signed networks.
- 23 February 2023
- Published by Springer Nature in Data Science and Engineering
- Vol. 8 (1) , 36-46
Open AccessLearning Weight Signed Network Embedding with Graph Neural Networks
Network embedding aims to map nodes in a network to low-dimensional vector representations. Graph neural networks (GNNs) have received much attention and have achieved state-of-the-art performance in learning node representation. Using fundamental sociological theories (status theory and balance theory) to model signed networks, basing GNN on learning node embedding has become a hot topic in signed network embedding. However, most GNNs fail to use edge weight information in signed networks, and most models cannot be directly used in weighted signed networks. We propose a novel signed directed graph neural networks model named WSNN to learn node embedding for Weighted signed networks. The proposed model reconstructs link signs, link directions, and signed directed triangles simultaneously. Based on the network representations learned by the proposed model, we conduct link sign prediction in signed networks. Extensive experimental results in real-world datasets demonstrate the superiority of the proposed model over the state-of-the-art network embedding algorithms for graph representation learning in signed networks.
- Open Access
A Tent Lévy Flying Sparrow Search Algorithm for Wrapper-Based Feature Selection: A COVID-19 Case Study
The “Curse of Dimensionality” induced by the rapid development of information science might have a negative impact when dealing with big datasets, and it also makes the problems of symmetry and asymmetry increasingly prominent. Feature selection (FS) can eliminate irrelevant information in big data and improve accuracy. As a recently proposed algorithm, the Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA) shows its advantages in the FS tasks because of its superior performance. However, SSA is more subject to the population’s poor diversity and falls into a local optimum. Regarding this issue, we propose a variant of the SSA called the Tent Lévy Flying Sparrow Search Algorithm (TFSSA) to select the best subset of features in the wrapper-based method for classification purposes. After the performance results are evaluated on the CEC2020 test suite, TFSSA is used to select the best feature combination to maximize classification accuracy and simultaneously minimize the number of selected features. To evaluate the proposed TFSSA, we have conducted experiments on twenty-one datasets from the UCI repository to compare with nine algorithms in the literature. Nine metrics are used to evaluate and compare these algorithms’ performance properly. Furthermore, the method is also used on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) dataset, and its classification accuracy and the average number of feature selections are 93.47% and 2.1, respectively, reaching the best. The experimental results and comparison in all datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of our new algorithm, TFSSA, compared with other wrapper-based algorithms.
Open AccessA Tent Lévy Flying Sparrow Search Algorithm for Wrapper-Based Feature Selection: A COVID-19 Case Study
The “Curse of Dimensionality” induced by the rapid development of information science might have a negative impact when dealing with big datasets, and it also makes the problems of symmetry and asymmetry increasingly prominent. Feature selection (FS) can eliminate irrelevant information in big data and improve accuracy. As a recently proposed algorithm, the Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA) shows its advantages in the FS tasks because of its superior performance. However, SSA is more subject to the population’s poor diversity and falls into a local optimum. Regarding this issue, we propose a variant of the SSA called the Tent Lévy Flying Sparrow Search Algorithm (TFSSA) to select the best subset of features in the wrapper-based method for classification purposes. After the performance results are evaluated on the CEC2020 test suite, TFSSA is used to select the best feature combination to maximize classification accuracy and simultaneously minimize the number of selected features. To evaluate the proposed TFSSA, we have conducted experiments on twenty-one datasets from the UCI repository to compare with nine algorithms in the literature. Nine metrics are used to evaluate and compare these algorithms’ performance properly. Furthermore, the method is also used on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) dataset, and its classification accuracy and the average number of feature selections are 93.47% and 2.1, respectively, reaching the best. The experimental results and comparison in all datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of our new algorithm, TFSSA, compared with other wrapper-based algorithms.