In-depth Analysis on Machine Learning Approaches

Techniques, Applications, and Trends

Authors

  • Abdulhady A. Abdullah Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre, University of Kurdistan Hewler, Erbil, Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5508-9371
  • Nergz S. Mohammed Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Soran University, Soran, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6436-0388
  • Maryam Khanzadi Department of Health Information Technology Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0859-147X
  • Safar M. Asaad (1) Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Koya University, Danielle Mitterrand Boulevard, Koya, KOY45, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq; (2) Department of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Knowledge University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0808-7545
  • Zrar Kh. Abdul Department of Computer, College of Science, Charmo University, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6586-8642
  • Halgurd S. Maghdid Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Koya University, Danielle Mitterrand Boulevard, Koya, KOY45, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1109-4009

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14500/aro.12038

Keywords:

Comparative Metrics, Learning challenges, Machine learning algorithms, Machine learning structures

Abstract

Machine learning (ML) approaches cover several aspects of daily life tasks, including knowledge representation, data analysis, regression, classification, recognition, clustering, planning, reasoning, text recommendation, and perception. The ML approaches enable applications to learn and adapt with or without being directly programmed from previous data or experience. The ML techniques, coupled with current technologies, provide a range of solutions, starts from vision-based applications to text-generation applications. To this end, this article presents a comprehensive overview of the approaches of ML, including supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, reinforcement, and self-learning. This review critically examines the roles performed by these aforementioned approaches in terms of their weaknesses and strengths. Furthermore, within this study, a new comparative analysis is conducted by reviewing existing studies and evaluating ML techniques using metrics including data requirement, accuracy, complexity, interpretability, scalability, applications, and challenges. Thereafter, the implemented ML techniques are classified, and their key findings are examined. The comprehensive review demonstrates that neither standalone nor hybrid ML techniques can completely satisfy all of the evaluated metrics, the necessity of customized solutions based on the requirements of particular applications.

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Author Biography

Halgurd S. Maghdid, Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Koya University, Danielle Mitterrand Boulevard, Koya, KOY45, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq

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Published

2025-05-22

How to Cite

Abdullah, A. A. (2025) “In-depth Analysis on Machine Learning Approaches: Techniques, Applications, and Trends”, ARO-THE SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL OF KOYA UNIVERSITY, 13(1), pp. 190–202. doi: 10.14500/aro.12038.

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Review Articles
Received 2025-02-06
Accepted 2025-05-07
Published 2025-05-22

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