Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models

With a growing emphasis on cognitive processing in occupational tasks and the prevalence of wearable sensing devices, understanding and managing mental workload has broad implications for safety, efficiency, and well-being. This study aims to develop machine learning (ML) models for p...

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Main Authors: Nailul, Izzah, Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini, Hendi, Ade, Ainiyah, Maslakhatul, Muhammad Nubli, Abdul Wahab
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Published: Indonesian Institute of Science, Universitas Andalas 2023
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Online Access:https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44267/
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author Nailul, Izzah
Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini
Hendi, Ade
Ainiyah, Maslakhatul
Muhammad Nubli, Abdul Wahab
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Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini
Hendi, Ade
Ainiyah, Maslakhatul
Muhammad Nubli, Abdul Wahab
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description With a growing emphasis on cognitive processing in occupational tasks and the prevalence of wearable sensing devices, understanding and managing mental workload has broad implications for safety, efficiency, and well-being. This study aims to develop machine learning (ML) models for predicting mental workload using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a representation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) physiological signals. A laboratory experiment, involving 34 participants, was conducted to collect datasets. All participants were measured during baseline, two cognitive tests, and recovery, which were further separated into binary classes (rest vs workload). A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on several ML algorithms, including both single (Support Vector Machine – SVM, and Naïve Bayes) and ensemble learning (Gradient Boost and AdaBoost) classiers and incorporating selected features and validation approaches. The ndings indicate that most HRV features differ signicantly during periods of mental workload compared to rest phases. The SVM classier with knowledge domain selection and leave-one-out cross-validation technique is the best model (68.385). These ndings highlight the potential to predict mental workload through interpretable features and individualized approaches even with a relatively simple model. The study contributes not only to the creation of a new dataset for specic populations (such as Indonesia) but also to the potential implications for maintaining human cognitive capabilities. It represents a further step toward the development of a mental workload recognition system, with the potential to improve decision-making where cognitive readiness is limited and human error is increased.
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spelling ump-442672025-09-22T08:21:40Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44267/ Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models Nailul, Izzah Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini Hendi, Ade Ainiyah, Maslakhatul Muhammad Nubli, Abdul Wahab Q Science (General) QP Physiology With a growing emphasis on cognitive processing in occupational tasks and the prevalence of wearable sensing devices, understanding and managing mental workload has broad implications for safety, efficiency, and well-being. This study aims to develop machine learning (ML) models for predicting mental workload using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a representation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) physiological signals. A laboratory experiment, involving 34 participants, was conducted to collect datasets. All participants were measured during baseline, two cognitive tests, and recovery, which were further separated into binary classes (rest vs workload). A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on several ML algorithms, including both single (Support Vector Machine – SVM, and Naïve Bayes) and ensemble learning (Gradient Boost and AdaBoost) classiers and incorporating selected features and validation approaches. The ndings indicate that most HRV features differ signicantly during periods of mental workload compared to rest phases. The SVM classier with knowledge domain selection and leave-one-out cross-validation technique is the best model (68.385). These ndings highlight the potential to predict mental workload through interpretable features and individualized approaches even with a relatively simple model. The study contributes not only to the creation of a new dataset for specic populations (such as Indonesia) but also to the potential implications for maintaining human cognitive capabilities. It represents a further step toward the development of a mental workload recognition system, with the potential to improve decision-making where cognitive readiness is limited and human error is increased. Indonesian Institute of Science, Universitas Andalas 2023-12-20 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_sa_4 https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44267/1/Physiological%20signals%20as%20predictors%20of%20mental%20workload.pdf Nailul, Izzah and Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini and Hendi, Ade and Ainiyah, Maslakhatul and Muhammad Nubli, Abdul Wahab (2023) Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models. Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri, 22 (2). pp. 81-98. ISSN 2088-4842. (Published) https://doi.org/10.25077/josi.v22.n2.p81-98.2023 https://doi.org/10.25077/josi.v22.n2.p81-98.2023 https://doi.org/10.25077/josi.v22.n2.p81-98.2023
spellingShingle Q Science (General)
QP Physiology
Nailul, Izzah
Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini
Hendi, Ade
Ainiyah, Maslakhatul
Muhammad Nubli, Abdul Wahab
Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
title Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
title_full Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
title_fullStr Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
title_full_unstemmed Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
title_short Physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: Evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
title_sort physiological signals as predictors of mental workload: evaluating single classifier and ensemble learning models
topic Q Science (General)
QP Physiology
url https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44267/
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