Quantifying Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Solar Radiation over the Northeast China Based on ACO-BPNN Model and Intensity Analysis by Xiangqian Li, Zhijun Tong, Enliang Guo, Xiaolong Luo

“…In this study, a new backpropagation neural network (BPNN) model optimized with an Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm was developed to generate the ACO-BPNN model, which had demonstrated superior performance for simulating solar radiation compared to traditional BPNN modelling, for Northeast China. …”
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Fast agglomerative clustering using approximate traveling salesman solutions by Sami Sieranoja, Pasi Fränti

“…For a dataset of size 1.28 million, the proposed method achieves a speedup factor of 25:1 compared with the best exact implementation of Ward’s method and obtains identical results. The algorithm allows a flexible compromise between clustering quality and running time. …”
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Spatio-Temporal Joint Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Vehicles Based on Improved Constrained Iterative LQR by Qin Li, Hongwen He, Manjiang Hu, Yong Wang

“…This paper introduces three key improvements: a segmented barrier function truncation strategy with dynamic relaxation factors to enhance stability, an adaptive weight parameter adjustment method for acceleration and curvature planning, and the integration of the hybrid A* algorithm to optimize the initial reference trajectory and improve iterative efficiency. …”
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Adaptive Probabilistic Proactive Routing for Dense MANETs by Abdelfettah Belghith, Mohamed Amine Abid, Adel Ben Mnaouer

“…Then, we present a distributed algorithm to collect the cartography of the network. …”
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RSS Tracking Control for AVs Under Bayesian-Network-Based Intelligent Learning Scheme by Kun Zhang, Kezhen Han, Nanbin Zhao

“…Additionally, a critic learning optimal control algorithm is developed to determine the control law. …”
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Evaluation on Filter Performance of Variational Mode Decomposition and Its Application in Separating Closely Spaced Modes by Wenjing Gu, Li Zhou

“…The initial center frequencies could be simply determined by prior estimated modal frequencies of the analyzed signal, while the constraint parameter is optimized utilizing a genetic algorithm (GA). A two-degree-of-freedom parametric system is considered to evaluate the capability of VMD in the separation of closely spaced modes. …”
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Large-Time-Step-Based Ray-Tracing Modeling of Light Delivery in One-Sidedly Cladding-Removed Step-Index Plastic Optical Fiber under Arbitrary Weave Structure by Sun Hee Moon, In Hwan Sul

“…A large-time-step-based ray-tracing algorithm, which was improved from our previous research, was used to simulate the light vector movement in a complex weave structure efficiently. …”
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A New Robust Classifier on Noise Domains: Bagging of Credal C4.5 Trees by Joaquín Abellán, Javier G. Castellano, Carlos J. Mantas

“…The Credal C4.5 (CC4.5) model is a new classification tree procedure based on the classical C4.5 algorithm and imprecise probabilities. It represents a type of the so-called credal trees. …”
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Cluster-driven non-uniform characteristic analysis of underwater target acoustic scattering field by Tianyang Xu, Hongjian Jia, Jixing Qin

“…Secondly, the t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding algorithm is employed to improve the internal connection of the feature vector in the low-dimensional feature space and to construct the visualized feature space. …”
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A Coons Patch Spanning a Finite Number of Curves Tested for Variationally Minimizing Its Area by Daud Ahmad, Bilal Masud

“…Given the demonstrated ability of our optimization algorithm to reduce area by as much as 23 percent for a spanning surface not close of being a minimal surface, this much smaller fractional decrease suggests that the Coons patch we have been able to write is already close of being a minimal surface.…”
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Study on Optimization of Coal Truck Flow in Open-Pit Mine by Haiming Bao, Ruixin Zhang

“…The truck flow planning model is solved using particle swarm intelligence algorithm. The simulation results show that the result of truck flow planning can effectively reduce truck number, truck dispatching number, transportation costs, and truck queuing. …”
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Smart Shift Decision Method Based on Stacked Autoencoders by Zengcai Wang, Yazhou Qi, Guoxin Zhang, Lei Zhao

“…The stacked autoencoder (SAE) algorithm, a type of artificial neural network, is used in this study to predict shifting gear timing on the basis of throttle percentage, vehicle velocity, and acceleration. …”
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A Cognitive Radio Spectrum Sensing Method for an OFDM Signal Based on Deep Learning and Cycle Spectrum by Guangliang Pan, Jun Li, Fei Lin

“…Firstly, we analyze the cyclic autocorrelation of an OFDM signal and the cyclic spectrum obtained by the time domain smoothing fast Fourier transformation (FFT) accumulation algorithm (FAM), and the cyclic spectrum is normalized to gray scale processing to form a cyclic autocorrelation gray scale image. …”
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The siliconvalization of work. An argentine experience by Patricia Ventrici, Hernan Palermo

“…Any discussion about digital or algorithmic technologies leads us immediately into the already protracted debate about which stage of capitalism are we in right now. …”
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A novel dynamic vibration absorber for vibration control of piping systems under multi-frequency harmonic excitations by Lihang Yin, Wei Xu, Zechao Hu, Liantao Xiao

“…When there is a notable difference in the intensities of the multi-frequency vibration line spectra, a genetic algorithm is utilized to optimize the mass allocation of the resonant units. …”
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Design of a Robust Coordinated Power Oscillation Damper for Use with Large-Scale Wind Energy System Connected to a Multimachine Power System by Paul Kabiru, Keren Kaberere, Stanley Kamau

“…A hybrid optimization algorithm based on the grey wolf optimizer (GWO) and particle swarm optimizer (PSO) is applied for parameter optimization of the damping controllers considering a multiobjective eigenvalue-based optimization problem. …”
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Gallbladder Volvulus in a Patient with Type I Choledochal Cyst: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by George Younan, Max Schumm, Fadwa Ali, Kathleen K. Christians

“…We describe in this report the first case of gallbladder volvulus in a patient with a choledochal cyst and propose a management algorithm of a very rare biliary tree pathology combination.…”
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Cooperative secure transmission against collusive eavesdroppers in Internet of Things by Xin Fan, Yan Huo

“…In addition, considering the energy limitation of Internet of Things devices, we propose a power allocation algorithm to minimize the total transmission power given the security requirements. …”
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Water Reservoir Multiobjective Optimal Operation Using Grey Wolf Optimizer by Alireza Donyaii, Amirpouya Sarraf, Hassan Ahmadi

“…This study develops the Multiobjective Grey Wolf Optimization (MOGWO) algorithm to obtain the optimum rules on the operation of the Golestan Dam in Golestan Province, Iran, under the climate change conditions. …”
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Finite family groups for fermionic and leptoquark mixing patterns by Jordan Bernigaud, Ivo de Medeiros Varzielas, Jim Talbert

“…Assuming experimentally interesting CKM and PMNS matrix elements, our algorithm finds an abundance of predictive non-Abelian flavour groups and therefore provides promising directions for future model building in the flavoured leptoquark space, regardless of whether the anomalous R K ∗ $$ {\mathcal{R}}_{K^{\left(\ast \right)}} $$ measurements withstand further experimental scrutiny.…”
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