Layer-Based Data Aggregation and Performance Analysis in Wireless Sensor Networks by Hongju Cheng, Yongzhao Chen, Naixue Xiong, Feifei Li

“…The basic idea is that we first build an aggregation tree by ordering nodes into layers, and then we proposed a scheduling algorithm on the basis of the aggregation tree to determine the transmission time slots for all nodes in the network with collision avoiding. …”
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A Time-Domain Boundary Element Method for Wave Diffraction in a Two-Layer Fluid by Ying Gou, Xin-jia Chen, Teng Bin

“…Examinations of the accuracy of this time-domain algorithm are carried out for a truncated cylinder and a rectangular barge, and the results demonstrate the effectiveness of this method.…”
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Estimating nonstationary inputs from a single spike train based on a neuron model with adaptation by Hideaki Kim, Shigeru Shinomoto

“…The instantaneous firing characteristics, represented by the firing rate and non-Poisson irregularity, can be estimated using a computationally feasible algorithm. We applied our proposed methods to synthetic data to clarify that they perform well.…”
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Stall Flutter Control of a Smart Blade Section Undergoing Asymmetric Limit Oscillations by Nailu Li, Mark J. Balas, Pourya Nikoueeyan, Hua Yang, Jonathan W. Naughton

“…Then, for the design of the stall flutter controller, the potential sensor signal for the stall flutter, the microtab control capability of the stall flutter, and the control algorithm for the stall flutter are studied. The improvement and the superiority of the proposed adaptive stall flutter controller are shown by comparison with a simple stall flutter controller.…”
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The Adjustment of Covariates in Cox’s Model under Case-Cohort Design by Guocai Rong, Luwei Tang, Wenting Luo, Qing Li, Lifeng Deng

“…For calculating the maximum likelihood estimates of the regression coefficients subject in Cox’s model, a minorization-maximization (MM) algorithm is developed. Simulation studies are performed to compare the estimations with the covariates undistorted, distorted, and adjusted to illustrate the proposed methods.…”
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A New Efficient and Reliable Dynamically Reconfigurable Network-on-Chip by Cédric Killian, Camel Tanougast, Fabrice Monteiro, Abbas Dandache

“…The proposed NoC is based on routers performing online error detection of routing algorithm and data packet errors. Our work focuses on adaptive routing algorithms which allow to bypass faulty components or processor elements dynamically implemented inside the network. …”
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Micropower Impulse Radar: A Novel Technology for Rapid, Real-Time Detection of Pneumothorax by Phillip D. Levy, Tracey Wielinski, Alan Greszler

“…The technology employs ultra wide band pulses over a frequency range of 500 MHz to 6 GHz and a proprietary algorithm analyzes return echoes to determine if a pneumothorax is present with no user interpretation required. …”
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Real-Time Forestry Pest Detection Method Based on Enhanced Feature Fusion with Deep Learning by Rui Li, Tong Liu, Yalu Ren

“…Ablation experiments are designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm while being more conducive to deployment on edge devices.…”
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A Hybrid Multiuser Detector Based on MMSE and AFSA for TDRS System Forward Link by Zhendong Yin, Xu Jiang, Zhilu Wu, Xiaohui Liu

“…Minimum mean square error (MMSE) is a low complexity multiuser detection method, but MMSE detector cannot achieve satisfactory bit error ratio and near-far resistance, whereas artificial fish swarm algorithm (AFSA) is expert in optimization and it can realize the global convergence efficiently. …”
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Numerical Simulations and Control of Offshore Energy Harvesting Using Piezoelectric Materials in a Portal Frame Structure by Wagner B. Lenz, Mauricio A. Ribeiro, Rodrigo T. Rocha, Jose M. Balthazar, Angelo M. Tusset

“…The neighbour of selected variables is analyzed and then optimized by a process utilizing the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Furthermore, an optimal control using the linear-quadratic regulator (LQR) controller is applied to control the load resistance of the piezoelectric circuit. …”
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Linear Programming Problem with Interval Type 2 Fuzzy Coefficients and an Interpretation for Its Constraints by A. Srinivasan, G. Geetharamani

“…Optimal solution is obtained at different degree of satisfaction by using Barnes algorithm with the help of MATLAB. Finally, the optimal solution procedure is illustrated with numerical example.…”
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Indoor Mobile Localization in Wireless Sensor Network under Unknown NLOS Errors by Long Cheng, Hao Wu, Chengdong Wu, Yunzhou Zhang

“…Simulation results show that the LC-MKHF algorithm has higher estimate accuracy in comparison with no-filter, Kalman filter, and H -infinity filter methods. …”
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A Quantitative Method to Delineate the Influence Area of Work Zone Considering Route Choice Inertia and Elastic Demand by Guanfeng Wang, Hongfei Jia, Jingjing Tian, Yu Lin, Ruiyi Wu, Zhendong Liu, Heyao Gao

“…Finally, the connectivity and compactness can be guaranteed by the modified L-shell algorithm. To demonstrate the performance of the method, two case studies and sensitivity analyses are conducted based on the Braess network and the local road network in Changchun, China. …”
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Robust strong tracking unscented Kalman filter for non‐linear systems with unknown inputs by Xinghua Liu, Jianwei Guan, Rui Jiang, Xiang Gao, Badong Chen, Shuzhi Sam Ge

“…Singular value decomposition is performed on the error covariance matrix to improve the stability of the algorithm. Simulated results validate the effectiveness of the proposed method.…”
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Phase-Only Antenna Array Reconfigurability with Gaussian-Shaped Nulls for 5G Applications by Giulia Buttazzoni, Massimiliano Comisso, Federico Ruzzier, Roberto Vescovo

“…This allows the simplification of the array feeding network, hence reducing the cost of realization of 5G base stations and mobile terminals. The proposed algorithm, which is based on the method of successive projections, relies on closed-form expressions for both the projectors and the null positions, thus allowing a fast computation of the excitation phases at each iteration. …”
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Intelligent Control of the Air Compressor (AC) and Back Pressure Valve (BPV) to Improve PEMFC System Dynamic Response and Efficiency in High Altitude Regions by Lei Gao, Xuechao Wang

“…In order to address this issue, this paper puts forth an intelligent control of a PEMFC system air compressor (AC) and back pressure valve (BPV) using an asynchronous advantage actor-critic (A3C) algorithm and systematically compares it with the logic judgement-based control. …”
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Nonlinear Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motor Drives Taking into Account Mutual Inductance by M. Alrifai, M. Zribi, R. Krishnan, M. Rayan

“…A speed control algorithm is proposed for variable speed switched reluctance motor (SRM) drives taking into account the effects of mutual inductances. …”
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Round-Trip Emergency Supply Distribution Model Based on Nonfixed Routes by Yanli Tang, Ying Xiong, Ying Chen

“…On this basis, a compound algorithm combining 2-opt and tabu search is designed to obtain the optimal plan of the model. …”
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An Adaboost-Backpropagation Neural Network for Automated Image Sentiment Classification by Jianfang Cao, Junjie Chen, Haifang Li

“…We described image emotions using the Ortony, Clore, and Collins emotion model and constructed a strong classifier by integrating 15 outputs of a BP neural network based on the Adaboost algorithm. The objective of the study was to improve the efficiency of emotional image classification. …”
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Development of the Shaking Table and Array System Technology in China by Chun-hua Gao, Xiao-bo Yuan

“…Research, conclusion, comparison, and analysis concerning the developmental history, constructional situation, performance index, control algorithm, and experimental technique of the internal shaking table were reviewed and compared. …”
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