Toward Energy Efficiency and Fairness in UAV-Based Task Offloading by Mohamed El-Emary, Ali Ranjha, Diala Naboulsi, Razvan Stanica

“…This results in a joint optimization framework combining 1) a Multi-Agent Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (MADDPG) algorithm for UAV trajectory control to enhance service coverage and energy efficiency, with 2) a low-complexity task offloading algorithm for UEs. …”
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A crack detection and quantification method using matched filter and photograph reconstruction by Liu Zhen-liang, Zhou An, Ran Xin-ru, Wu Yun-peng, Zhao Wei-gang, Zhang Hao

“…This 3D model, annotated with detected cracks, provides an intuitive and comprehensive representation of bridge damage, facilitating informed decision making in maintenance planning and resource allocation. To verify the accuracy of the enhanced matched filter algorithm, it was compared with other digital image processing methods on public datasets, achieving average results of 97.9% for Pixel Accuracy (PA), 72.5% for the F1-score, and 58.1% for Intersection over Union (Iou) across three typical sub-datasets. …”
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Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning-Based Computation Offloading for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Post-Disaster Rescue by Lixing Wang, Huirong Jiao

“…Second, CER-MADDPG was compared with other baseline algorithms. The results show that compared with MADDPG and stochastic game-based resource allocation with prioritized experience replay, CER-MADDPG achieves the lowest system overhead and superior stability and scalability.…”
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High-Level Synthesis under Fixed-Point Accuracy Constraint by Daniel Menard, Nicolas Herve, Olivier Sentieys, Hai-Nam Nguyen

“…Indeed, high-level synthesis requires operator word-length knowledge to correctly execute its allocation, scheduling, and resource binding steps. …”
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A Gaussian process approach for contextual bandit-based battery replacement by Zhou Tianshi

“…This research aims to assist electric vehicle providers in optimizing battery replacement schedules, with the objective of minimizing operating losses while meeting evening peak demand. Efficient resource allocation is crucial to remain competitive with the established public transport system. …”
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A fact based analysis of decision trees for improving reliability in cloud computing. by Muhammad Asim Shahid, Muhammad Mansoor Alam, Mazliham Mohd Su'ud

“…The popularity of cloud computing (CC) has increased significantly in recent years due to its cost-effectiveness and simplified resource allocation. Owing to the exponential rise of cloud computing in the past decade, many corporations and businesses have moved to the cloud to ensure accessibility, scalability, and transparency. …”
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Detecting Simulated Nosocomial Disease Outbreaks with Sequential Monte Carlo Methods by Dr Conor Rosato

“…Conclusion: By detecting nosocomial disease outbreaks early, healthcare facilities can implement timely interventions to mitigate the spread of infections, protect vulnerable patients and optimize resource allocation. Our methodology offers a valuable tool for improving infection control practices and enhancing patient safety in healthcare settings.…”
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Machine learning model for prediction of palliative care phases in patients with advanced cancer: a retrospective study by Junchen Guo, Yunyun Dai, Sishan Jiang, Junqingzhao Liu, Xianghua Xu, Yongyi Chen

“…Conclusions The prediction model developed in this study based on the machine learning algorithm showed good performance, offering significant potential for facilitating timely interventions, enhancing symptom management, and optimizing palliative care resource allocation in advanced cancer patients in mainland China.…”
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Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems for improved mastitis classification and diagnosis by Javad Shirani Shamsabadi, Saeid Ansari Mahyari, Mostafa Ghaderi-Zefrehei

“…Abstract For modeling dairy cattle data, fuzzy logic offers the capability to manage uncertainty, enhance accuracy, facilitate informed decision-making, and optimize resource allocation. A critical aspect of dairy cattle production is the modeling of mastitis, an udder infection that affects milk quality and yields significant economic consequences. …”
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Chemical Properties of Heterogenous Catalysts in Improving Yield of Biofuel Production by Qian Yanfei

“…It systematically optimizes hub layouts, flexible resource allocation, and dynamic control by employing spatial topology algorithms, multi-agent game models, and digital twin technology.A three-tier toolkit comprising “model classification,” “algorithm adaptation,” and “scenario application” has been developed to address issues such as facility layout mismatches, inefficient resource scheduling, and limited resilience to sudden surges in passenger flow.Empirical evidence indicates that, following optimization, the distance between subway and bus connections is reduced to 150 meters, decreasing transfer time by 40%. …”
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Interpretable Identification of Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) Flows Based on Feature Engineering by Arkadiusz Biernacki

“…Internet service providers allocate network resources for different network flows. …”
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Optimizing multi-objective hybrid energy systems with pumped hydro storage for enhanced stability and efficiency in renewable energy integration by Junxian Li, Jiaxin Yuan, Xuxin Yue

“…Renewable energy sources include the intermittent nature, which is a vital challenge that causes considerable wind and solar energy losses. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Two-Phase Hybrid Optimization for Scheduling Agile Earth Observation Satellites by Guanghui Zhou, Zhicheng Jin, Dongning Liu

“…To mitigate problem complexity, the action space is decomposed into two interdependent decision layers: task sequencing and resource allocation. Given the resource occupation constraints during action execution, a novel reward function is designed by integrating resource occupation utility into the immediate reward mechanism. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Energy Management Strategy for Green Ships Considering Photovoltaic Uncertainty by Yunxiang Zhao, Shuli Wen, Qiang Zhao, Bing Zhang, Yuqing Huang

“…The numerical results demonstrate that, compared to those obtained with the Double DQN algorithm, the PPO algorithm, and the DDPG algorithm without considering the PV system, the proposed DDPG algorithm reduces the total economic cost by 1.36%, 0.96%, and 4.42%, while effectively allocating power between the hydrogen fuel cell and the lithium battery and considering the uncertainty of on-board PV generation. …”
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Enhancing Pear Tree Yield Estimation Accuracy by Assimilating LAI and SM into the WOFOST Model Based on Satellite Remote Sensing Data by Zehua Fan, Yasen Qin, Jianan Chi, Ning Yan

“…In modern agriculture, timely and accurate crop yield information is crucial for optimising agricultural production management and resource allocation. This study focused on improving the prediction accuracy of pear yields. …”
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Joint Configuration and Optimization of Multi-microgrid Shared Energy Storage Based on Coalition Game by Congwei JIANG, Qinghe OU, Zhongchao WU, Jian ZHANG, Shu YANG, Jianan ZHU, Qian AI

“…Firstly, a multi-objective total energy storage configuration model is established, with equipment investment, power fluctuations, and electricity selling and purchase prices considered. Based on the NSGA2 algorithm, the Pareto frontier of the coalition’s overall energy storage planning is obtained. …”
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Deep reinforcement learning for multi-objective location optimization of onshore wind power stations: a case study of Guangdong Province, China by Yanna Gao, Hong Dong, Liujun Hu, Fanhong Zeng, Yuqun Gao, Zhuonan Huang, Shaohua Wang, Shaohua Wang

“…IntroductionWind energy development faces challenges such as low utilization of wind resources, underdevelopment of suitable areas, and imbalanced electricity demand coverage. …”
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Superimposed Training-Based Channel Estimation for MIMO Relay Networks by Xiaoyan Xu, Jianjun Wu, Shubo Ren, Lingyang Song, Haige Xiang

“…Through the superposition of a group of additional training vectors at the relay subject to power allocation, the separated estimates of the source-relay and relay-destination channels can be obtained directly at the destination, and the accordance with the two-hop AF strategy can be guaranteed at the same time. …”
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Efficient Hardware Implementation of a Multi-Layer Gradient-Free Online-Trainable Spiking Neural Network on FPGA by Ali Mehrabi, Yeshwanth Bethi, Andre van Schaik, Andrew Wabnitz, Saeed Afshar

“…By using simple local adaptive selection thresholds, a Winner-Take-All (WTA) constraint on each layer, and a modified weight update rule that is more amenable to hardware, the trainer module allocates neuronal resources optimally at each layer without having to pass high-precision error measurements across layers. …”
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Deep spatio-temporal dependent convolutional LSTM network for traffic flow prediction by Jie Tang, Rong Zhu, Fengyun Wu, Xuansen He, Jing Huang, Xianlai Zhou, Yishuai Sun

“…An accurate traffic flow forecast can help manage traffic, plan travel paths in advance, and rationally allocate public resources such as shared bicycles. …”
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