Ritu Juneja

Work place: Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Baba MastnathUniversity, Rohtak, Haryana, India

E-mail: rtjuneja@gmail.com

Website: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7770-2784

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Biography

Ritu Juneja holds a Master's degree from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Haryana, India, which she completed in 2012. She earned her B.Tech from BITS, Bhiwani, Haryana, India, in 2008. She is currently a research scholar in the Electronics & Communication Engineering Department at Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, Haryana, India. Her research interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). She has published numerous research papers in international journals and conferences.

Author Articles
A Novel Hybrid Approach Using MRMR-based Feature Selection and Bayesian Optimized Random Forest Classification for Accurate Fabric Defect Detection

By Ritu Juneja Anil Dudy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijigsp.2026.01.08, Pub. Date: 8 Feb. 2026

The textile industry holds a central position in India's economy, contributing substantially to both employment and GDP. Despite technological advancements, maintaining stringent quality standards remains a persistent challenge due to defects such as cracks, stains, and inconsistencies in fabrics. Traditional manual inspection methods, while effective to a degree, are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to human error. This paper proposes an innovative approach to address these challenges through the application of machine learning and computer vision techniques in fabric defect detection. Specifically, the research focuses on integrating advanced texture feature extraction methods—Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM), Local Binary Patterns (LBP), and Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG)—with a robust classification framework using Bayesian optimized Random Forest. The methodology emphasizes efficient feature selection via Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance (MRMR), enhancing the system's accuracy and efficiency. By leveraging a comprehensive dataset from Kaggle encompassing diverse fabric defects, the proposed system aims to significantly improve defect detection accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and ensure consistent product quality across textile manufacturing processes. The highest accuracy achieved in the evaluation is 99.52%.

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