Normalised Diagnostic Contribution Index (NDCI) Integration to Multi Objective Sensor Optimisation Framework (MOSOF)—An Environmental Control System Case by Burak Suslu, Fakhre Ali, Ian K. Jennions

“…In modern aerospace systems, effective sensor optimisation is essential for ensuring reliable diagnostics, efficient resource allocation, and proactive maintenance. This paper presents Normalised Diagnostic Contribution Index (NDCI) integration into the Multi-Objective Sensor Optimisation Framework (MOSOF) to address application-specific performance nuances. …”
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Modeling LTE-advanced cell capacity estimation using packet bundling and carrier aggregation by Rajiv Senapati

“…The model proposed in this article explicitly uses some long term evolution (LTE)-Advanced (LTE-A)-specific enhancements such as carrier aggregation (CA) and channel quality indication (CQI)-based resource allocation. Further, this study proposes a CQI-based clustering approach with packet bundling and CA to optimize radio resource utilization and enhance LTE-A cell capacity. …”
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Geospatial evaluation of trade-offs between equity in physical access to healthcare and health systems efficiency by Susan Horton, John Flanigan, Marcia C Castro, Hari S Iyer, Nicholas G Wolf, Lee Frederick Schroeder, Timothy R Rebbeck

“…Geographical clusters of districts with inefficient resource allocation were identified using the bivariate local indicator of spatial autocorrelation.Results Population density was inversely associated with travel time for all countries and levels of the health system (Pearson’s correlation range, health centres: −0.89 to −0.71; cancer referral centres: −0.92 to −0.43), favouring efficiency. …”
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Fault-Tolerance Distributed Control Plane for Software Defined Networks by Vasily N. Pashkov

“…The proactive backup controller allocation algorithm which allows to minimize the time to repair in the case of a single controller instance failure is discussed. …”
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IntelliGrid AI: A Blockchain and Deep-Learning Framework for Optimized Home Energy Management with V2H and H2V Integration by Sami Binyamin, Sami Ben Slama

“…The core of IntelliGrid AI is an advanced Q-learning algorithm that intelligently allocates energy resources. …”
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Solving 0-1 Knapsack and Bin Packing Problem Using Logical Social Group Optimization by Rhiddhi Prasad Das, Junali Jasmine Jena, Suresh Chandra Satapathy, Naeem M. S. Hannoon

“…Both problems have prominent utilization in the real world such as in resource allocation, logistics, decision-making, etc. …”
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The methodology for calculating the number of teaching staff using economically feasible norms by L. A. Krokhmal, Yu. A. Kovshun

“…It has been established that the planned number of teaching staff is lower than the planned staffing level, calculated based on the volume of contact work hours, which makes it possible to encourage universities to restructure their curricula without going beyond funding limits.Conclusons and Relevance:the proposed approach allowed to conduct the calculation of teaching staff in accordance with the curriculum with a standardized volume of financial resources allocated to finance the remuneration of teaching staff of a specific educational program. …”
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Predicting Emergency Severity Index (ESI) level, hospital admission, and admitting ward in an emergency department using data-driven machine learning by Steve Agius, Vincent Cassar, Caroline Magri, Wasiq Khan, Dhiya Al-Jumeily Obe, Godwin Caruana, Luke Topham

“…Discussion The integration of early predictions into ED workflows has the potential to improve patient flow, reduce wait times, and enhance resource allocation. By leveraging XGBoost’s capabilities and integrating both demographic and clinical data, this study provides a robust framework for advancing decision-making processes in triage environments. …”
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Analyzing cropland fragmentation evolution and driving mechanisms in Shandong through MSPA and landscape metrics integration by Tianwei Zhang, Wei Li, Zengfeng Zhao, Meizhen Bi, Yi Zheng

“…Abstract As the foundational and core resource for agricultural development, arable land plays a critical role in optimizing regional agricultural resource allocation and ensuring food security. …”
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Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced optimization techniques for continuous gas lift under restricted gas supply: A case study by Leila Zeinolabedini, Forough Ameli, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…High NPV effectively captures the overall added value of the project and, as a benchmark, helps to make informed decisions about investment and resource allocation, ultimately driving economic growth and increasing competitiveness in using this method.…”
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Does managing a retirement portfolio via rate of return, Sharpe ratio and social interaction generate good returns? An analysis for the years 2017 to 2020 by Nicollas Mateus Gomes, Helberte João França Almeida, Rafael Jasper Feltrin, Guilherme de Oliveira

“…Innovatively, the machine learning algorithm optimizes the portfolio allocation using reinforcement learning, which rewards good decisions and punishes bad decisions based on individual and social criteria. …”
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Energy-Efficient Aerial STAR-RIS-Aided Computing Offloading and Content Caching for Wireless Sensor Networks by Xiaoping Yang, Quanzeng Wang, Bin Yang, Xiaofang Cao

“…Given the non-convex nature of this problem, we decompose it into a content caching decision subproblem, a computing offloading decision subproblem, a hovering position subproblem, and a STAR-RIS resource allocation subproblem. We propose a deep reinforcement learning (DRL)–successive convex approximation (SCA) combined algorithm to iteratively achieve near-optimal solutions with low complexity. …”
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Modified Lagrangian Methods for Separable Optimization Problems by Abdelouahed Hamdi, Aiman A. Mukheimer

“…The proposed scheme is based on a class of modified Lagrangians combined with the allocation of resources decomposition algorithm. Under mild assumptions, we show that the method generates convergent primal-dual sequences.…”
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Trajectory Planning Method for Formation Rendezvous of Underactuated Multi-UUV Under Multiple Constraints by Qingzhe Wang, Da Xu, Xiaoran Liu, Gengshi Zhang, Zhao Han

“…The simulation results show that the generated trajectory successfully achieves the formation rendezvous while satisfying multiple constraints.…”
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An Effective QoS-Aware Hybrid Optimization Approach for Workflow Scheduling in Cloud Computing by Min Cui, Yipeng Wang

“…However, developing effective workflow scheduling algorithms to find optimal or near-optimal task-to-VM allocation solutions that meet users’ specific QoS requirements still remains an open area of research. …”
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An integrated vehicle routing model to optimize agricultural products distribution in retail chains by W. Madushan Fernando, Amila Thibbotuwawa, H. Niles Perera, Peter Nielsen, Deniz Kenan Kilic

“…It introduces an integrated bi-objective VRP model that concurrently optimizes resource allocation, order scheduling, and route planning. …”
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Machine learning based risk analysis and predictive modeling of structure fire related casualties by Andres Schmidt, Eric Gemmil, Russ Hoskins

“…As the first statewide analysis of its kind, our spatial assessment provides a useful tool for resource allocation, risk factor reduction, and safety education efforts targeted to reduce the number of serious injuries or fatalities from structure fires.…”
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Augmented robustness in home demand prediction: Integrating statistical loss function with enhanced cross-validation in machine learning hyperparameter optimisation by Banafshe Parizad, Ali Jamali, Hamid Khayyam

“…Sustainable forecasting of home energy demand (SFHED) is crucial for promoting energy efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and optimizing resource allocation. Machine learning (ML) supports SFHED by identifying patterns and forecasting demand. …”
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The impacts of specific place visitations on theft patterns: a case study in Greater London, UK by Tongxin Chen, Kate Bowers, Tao Cheng

“…Abstract Exploring the impacts of population place visitation on crime patterns is crucial for understanding crime mechanisms and optimising resource allocation in crime prevention. While recent studies have broadly examined dynamic population activities at specific places from geo big data, limited crime-related studies have utilised this measurement to disentangle the impact of specific place visitation on urban crime patterns. …”
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Bilevel Programming Model of Urban Public Transport Network under Fairness Constraints by Jingjing Hao, Xinquan Liu, Xiaojing Shen, Nana Feng

“…The results showed that (1) the travel cost deprivation coefficient of the three groups declined from 33.42 to 26.51, with a decrease of 20.68%; the Gini coefficient of the road area declined from 0.248 to 0.030, with a decrease of 87.76%; it could be seen that the transportation equity feeling of low-income groups and objective resource allocation improved significantly; (2) before the optimization of public transport network, the sharing rate of cars, buses, and bicycles was 42%, 47%, and 11%, respectively; after the optimization, the sharing rate of each mode was 7%, 82%, and 11%, respectively. …”
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