TY - JOUR
T1 - Enhancing mosquito classification through self-supervised learning
AU - Charoenpanyakul, Ratana
AU - Kittichai, Veerayuth
AU - Eiamsamang, Songpol
AU - Sriwichai, Patchara
AU - Pinetsuksai, Natchapon
AU - Naing, Kaung Myat
AU - Tongloy, Teerawat
AU - Boonsang, Siridech
AU - Chuwongin, Santhad
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/12
Y1 - 2024/12
N2 - Traditional mosquito identification methods, relied on microscopic observation and morphological characteristics, often require significant expertise and experience, which can limit their effectiveness. This study introduces a self-supervised learning-based image classification model using the Bootstrap Your Own Latent (BYOL) algorithm, designed to enhance mosquito species identification efficiently. The BYOL algorithm offers a key advantage by eliminating the need for labeled data during pretraining, as it autonomously learns important features. During fine-tuning, the model requires only a small fraction of labeled data to achieve accurate results. Our approach demonstrates impressive performance, achieving over 96.77% accuracy in mosquito image analysis, with minimized both false positives and false negatives. Additionally, the model’s overall accuracy, measured by the area under the ROC curve, surpasses 99.55%, highlighting its robustness and reliability. A notable finding is that fine-tuning with just 10% of labeled data produces results comparable to using the full dataset. This is particularly valuable for resource-limited settings with limited access to advanced equipment and expertise. Our model provides a practical solution for mosquito identification, overcoming the challenges of traditional microscopic methods, such as the time-consuming process and reliance on specialized knowledge in healthcare services. Overall, this model supports personnel in resource-constrained environments by facilitating mosquito vector density analysis and paving the way for future mosquito species identification methodologies.
AB - Traditional mosquito identification methods, relied on microscopic observation and morphological characteristics, often require significant expertise and experience, which can limit their effectiveness. This study introduces a self-supervised learning-based image classification model using the Bootstrap Your Own Latent (BYOL) algorithm, designed to enhance mosquito species identification efficiently. The BYOL algorithm offers a key advantage by eliminating the need for labeled data during pretraining, as it autonomously learns important features. During fine-tuning, the model requires only a small fraction of labeled data to achieve accurate results. Our approach demonstrates impressive performance, achieving over 96.77% accuracy in mosquito image analysis, with minimized both false positives and false negatives. Additionally, the model’s overall accuracy, measured by the area under the ROC curve, surpasses 99.55%, highlighting its robustness and reliability. A notable finding is that fine-tuning with just 10% of labeled data produces results comparable to using the full dataset. This is particularly valuable for resource-limited settings with limited access to advanced equipment and expertise. Our model provides a practical solution for mosquito identification, overcoming the challenges of traditional microscopic methods, such as the time-consuming process and reliance on specialized knowledge in healthcare services. Overall, this model supports personnel in resource-constrained environments by facilitating mosquito vector density analysis and paving the way for future mosquito species identification methodologies.
KW - Mobile phone application
KW - Mosquito vectors
KW - Self-distillation with unlabeled data
KW - Self-supervised learning
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85209130338&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1038/s41598-024-78260-2
DO - 10.1038/s41598-024-78260-2
M3 - Article
C2 - 39511347
AN - SCOPUS:85209130338
SN - 2045-2322
VL - 14
JO - Scientific Reports
JF - Scientific Reports
IS - 1
M1 - 27123
ER -