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MIXED-EFFECTS MODELS WITH GENERALIZED RANDOM FOREST: IMPROVED FOOD INSECURITY ANALYSIS Fransiska, Herlin; Soleh, Agus Mohamad; Notodiputro, Khairil Anwar; Erfiani, Erfiani
BAREKENG: Jurnal Ilmu Matematika dan Terapan Vol 20 No 2 (2026): BAREKENG: Journal of Mathematics and Its Application
Publisher : PATTIMURA UNIVERSITY

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/barekengvol20iss2pp1111-1124

Abstract

Food insecurity is a complex issue that requires a deep understanding of its influencing factors. Accurate predictions are crucial for effective interventions. Machine learning is well-suited to the large and complex data available in the big data era. However, machine learning generally does not accommodate hierarchical or clustered data structures, making them challenging for machine learning modeling. One model that accommodates hierarchical data structures is the mixed-effects model. This study introduces a novel approach to predict food insecurity by integrating mixed-effects models and a generalized random forest. Mixed-effects models capture variations in hierarchical or clustered data, such as differences between regions, and the generalized random forest, as extended and developed from the traditional random forest, is integrated to model fixed effects and improve prediction accuracy. The empirical data used were the food insecurity data from 2021 in West Java, Indonesia. The results show that mixed-effects models with a generalized random forest significantly improve the prediction accuracy compared to other models. The average performance measure shows GMEGRF is a good model and has a balanced accuracy value of 0.6789709, which is the highest result compared to other methods. This methodological advancement offers a new robust model for understanding and potentially mitigating food insecurity, ultimately informing efforts towards SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
Co-Authors Aam Alamudi Afendi, Farit M Aji Hamim Wigena Alfa Nugraha Pradana Alfa Nugraha Pradana Anadra, Rahmi Anang Kurnia Andespa, Reyuli Andriansyah, . Anik Djuraidah Annisarahmi Nur Aini Aldania Ardhani, Rizky Arif Handoyo Marsuhandi Aris Yaman ASEP SAEFUDDIN Astari, Reka Agustia Baehera, Seta Bagus Sartono Belinda, Nadira Sri Budi Susetyo Cici Suhaeni Dalimunthe, Amir Abduljabbar Daulay, Nurmai Syaroh Dede Dirgahayu Domiri Dede Dirgahayu Domiri Dede Dirgahayu Domiri, Dede Dirgahayu Deri Siswara Devi Andrian Dini Ramadhani Erfiani Erfiani Erfiani Etis Sunandi Farit Mochamad Afendi Fitrianto, Anwar Fulazzaky, Tahira Hamim Wigena, Aji Hari Wijayanto Hari Wijayanto Hasnataeni, Yunia Hengki Muradi Herlin Fransiska I Gusti Ngurah, Sentana Putra I Made Sumertajaya Indahwati Jumansyah, L. M. Risman Dwi Karel Fauzan Hakim Khairil Anwar Notodiputro Koesnandy H, Abialam Kusman Sadik Kusnaeni Kusnaeni, Kusnaeni Latifah K. Darusman Leni Anggraini Susanti Lutfiah Adisti, Tiara M. Yunus Mohamad Rafi Mubarak, Fadhlul Muhammad Nur Aidi Muhammad Nuruddin Prathama Muhammad Yusran Muradi, Hengki Nisrina Az-Zahra, Putri Nofrida Elly Zendrato NURADILLA, SITI Nurhambali, M Rizky Nurizki, Anisa Pika Silvianti Rahardiantoro, Septian Rais Ramadhani, Dini Rizki Manaf, Silmi Anisa Rizki, Akbar Rochman, Nur Seran, Karlina Setyono Siregar, Indra Rivaldi Siti Arni Wulandya, Siti Arni Siti Hafsah Suhaeni, Cici Tarida, Arna Ristiyanti Tyas, Maulida Fajrining Uswatun Hasanah Utami Dyah Syafitri Yanke, Aldino Yudistira Yudistira Yumna Karimah _ Aunuddin