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Abstract
Formal concept analysis finds application across multiple domains, including knowledge representation, data mining, and decision analysis. Within this framework, the exploration of attribute reduction for fuzzy formal contexts represents a substantial area of research. We introduce a novel form of attribute reduction for fuzzy formal contexts named inner product reduction, and an algorithm for finding all inner product reducts is given by using the indiscernibility matrix, and a calculation example is given. Furthermore, for consistent fuzzy decision formal contexts, the definition and algorithm of inner product reduction are given. Finally, the concept and algorithm of inner product reduction are extended to general fuzzy decision formal contexts. Through experimental verification, the viability and efficacy of the inner product reduction algorithm for fuzzy formal contexts are verified.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Approximate Reasoning is intended to serve as a forum for the treatment of imprecision and uncertainty in Artificial and Computational Intelligence, covering both the foundations of uncertainty theories, and the design of intelligent systems for scientific and engineering applications. It publishes high-quality research papers describing theoretical developments or innovative applications, as well as review articles on topics of general interest.
Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, probabilistic reasoning and Bayesian networks, imprecise probabilities, random sets, belief functions (Dempster-Shafer theory), possibility theory, fuzzy sets, rough sets, decision theory, non-additive measures and integrals, qualitative reasoning about uncertainty, comparative probability orderings, game-theoretic probability, default reasoning, nonstandard logics, argumentation systems, inconsistency tolerant reasoning, elicitation techniques, philosophical foundations and psychological models of uncertain reasoning.
Domains of application for uncertain reasoning systems include risk analysis and assessment, information retrieval and database design, information fusion, machine learning, data and web mining, computer vision, image and signal processing, intelligent data analysis, statistics, multi-agent systems, etc.