Optimum Synthesis of Pencil Beams with Constrained Dynamic Range Ratio by Marko Matijascic, Maja Jurisic Bellotti, Mladen Vucic, Goran Molnar

“…By incorporating these problems into a branch and bound algorithm, the procedures for global optimizations are formed which systematically search the space of all coefficient signs. …”
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Design and implementation of state-of-charge estimation based on back-propagation neural network for smart uninterruptible power system by Shuo Li, Song Li, Haifeng Zhao, Yuan An

“…Then, the back-propagation neural network is trained by Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm and gradient descent method; and the state of charge of batteries in uninterruptible power system is estimated by the trained back-propagation neural network. …”
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Reliability Assessment of Steel-Concrete Composite Beams considering Metal Corrosion Effects by Trong-Ha Nguyen, Duy-Duan Nguyen

“…The developed reliability analysis algorithm in this study is verified with previous studies, highlighting the capability of the used method. …”
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A Systematic Method of Interconnection Optimization for Dense-Array Concentrator Photovoltaic System by Fei-Lu Siaw, Kok-Keong Chong

“…Using measured flux distribution data, each CPV cells’ voltage and current values at three critical points which are at short-circuit, open-circuit, and maximum power point are determined. From there, an algorithm groups the cells into basic modules. The next step is I-V curve prediction, to find the maximum output power of each array configuration. …”
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Computing Assortative Mixing by Degree with the s-Metric in Networks Using Linear Programming by Lourens J. Waldorp, Verena D. Schmittmann

“…We use Lagrangian relaxation and the subgradient algorithm to obtain a solution to the s-metric problem. …”
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Failure Mechanism of Anti-Inclined Karst Slope Induced by Underground Multiseam Mining by Nanyun Wang, Zuliang Zhong, Xinrong Liu, Guofu Gao

“…The Voronoi diagram algorithm was used to discretize the rock blocks in the upper part of the mining area, and the erosion in sliding source area caused by heavy rainfall was simulated by increasing the block density and reducing the joint strength. …”
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A Compact Representation for 3D Animation Using Octrees and Affine Transformations by Youyou Wang, Guilherme N. DeSouza

“…Compared to other methods that use tri-linear interpolation, Principle Component Analysis (PCA), or non-rigid partitioning (e.g., FAMC) our algorithm combines the best attributes in most of them. …”
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Innovative Smart Road Stud Sensor Network Development for Real-Time Traffic Monitoring by Zhimin Tao, Wei Quan, Hua Wang

“…A vehicle detection algorithm is proposed correspondingly under different operation scenarios to count vehicles in two adjacent lanes. …”
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WBS-Based Method in Teaching Management Information Project by Yuling Su

“…This paper finds that the improved association rule mining algorithm can improve the efficiency of teaching management practice in colleges and universities by more than 14.58%, which is an important reference value for college management informatization.…”
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Neural network-based robot localization using visual features by Felipe Trujillo-Romero

“… This paper outlines the development of a module capable of constructing a map-building algorithm using inertial odometry and visual features. …”
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Research on Minimum Time Interception Problem with a Tangent Impulse under Relative Motion Models by Wenzhe Ding, Xinhong Li, Hong Yang

“…Secondly, considering the initial drift when the impulse point is freely selected, the genetic algorithm-sequential quadratic programming (GA-SQP) combination optimization method is used to obtain the minimum time interception solution under the tangent impulse in a target motion cycle. …”
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND HYDRO /ECO NOMICASSESSMENT AS A TOOL FOR MANAGING WATER USE AND LIFE QUALITY OF POPULATION IN RURAL TERRITORIES OF ALTAI KRAY by Elena S. Orlova, Irina D. Rybkina

“…The article proposes the algorithm for the environmental and hydro/economic assessment of rural territories in Altai Kray based on combination of two groups of indicators, that is environmental and water/economic ones. …”

Decision Support System Based on CoCoSo Method with the Picture Fuzzy Information by Muhammad Qiyas, Muhammad Naeem, Saifullah Khan, Saleem Abdullah, Thongchi Botmart, Tajammul Shah

“…The CoCoSo method-based logarithmic picture fuzzy decision-making algorithm is given. To achieve so, a new divergence measure for the logarithmic picture fuzzy number is introduced. …”
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Research on Roll Stabilizing Based on Energy Optimization for Autonomous Surface Vehicle by Hongjian Wang, Linlin Wang, Lixin Pan

“…Finally, predictive model of GPC, namely, the difference equation of roll motion, is given. GPC algorithm of ASV roll motion is derived from performance index based on roll stabilizing performance and energy consumption used for driving fin stabilizer. …”
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Minimizing Thermal Stress for Data Center Servers through Thermal-Aware Relocation by Muhammad Tayyab Chaudhry, T. C. Ling, S. A. Hussain, Atif Manzoor

“…Based upon novel ITS analysis, a thermal state monitoring and server relocation algorithm for data centers is being proposed. The contribution of this paper is bringing the peak outlet temperatures of the relocated servers closer to average outlet temperature by over 5 times, lowering the average peak outlet temperature by 3.5% and minimizing the thermal stress.…”
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Comparative analysis of FACT devices for optimal improvement of power quality in unbalanced distribution systems by Ahmed M. Elkholy, Dmitry I. Panfilov, Ahmed E. ELGebaly

“…In this paper, the mode of operation of each device is determined every hour to flow the changing in loads according to their daily load curve. The genetic algorithm (GA) is utilized to determine the contribution of the unified flow controller to balance the loads between phases. …”
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Trajectory Planning of an Intermittent Jumping Quadruped Robot with Variable Redundant and Underactuated Joints by Jun Zhong, Minzhou Luo, Jizhuang Fan, Jie Zhao

“…A jumping experiment is performed and validates the effectiveness of the proposed trajectory algorithm.…”
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The Optimized Multivariate Grey Prediction Model Based on Dynamic Background Value and Its Application by Tongfei Lao, Xiaoting Chen, Jianian Zhu

“…In order to further improve the prediction accuracy of the multivariate grey prediction models, this paper establishes a novel multivariate grey prediction model based on dynamic background values (abbreviated as DBGM (1, N) model) and uses the whale optimization algorithm to solve the optimal parameters of the model. …”
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Joint Optimization of Microstrip Patch Antennas Using Particle Swarm Optimization for UWB Systems by Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Moinuddin

“…Moreover, we employ particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for our problem as it is well known in the literature that PSO performs well in electromagnetic and antenna applications. …”
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Nonstationary Random Vibration Performance of Train-Bridge Coupling System with Vertical Track Irregularity by Xiaozhen Li, Yan Zhu, Zhibin Jin

“…By introducing the pseudo excitation algorithm into the train-bridge interaction dynamic system, expressions of the mean value, standard deviation, and power spectral density of the nonstationary random dynamic responses of bridge and vehicles are derived. …”
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