Fingerprint Classification Based on Multilayer Extreme Learning Machines by Axel Quinteros, David Zabala-Blanco

“…A brute-force heuristic optimization approach is applied to determine the hyperparameters that maximize classification accuracy across different M-ELM configurations while avoiding excessive training times. …”
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Application of LiDAR and SLAM Technologies in Autonomous Systems for Precision Grapevine Pruning and Harvesting by Obaid Saif, Mohammed G., Nagaraju Krishna Chythanya

“…The project aims to integrate advanced technologies in grapevine pruning and harvesting to optimize these processes. The system improves accuracy and speed, reducing labor costs while enhancing grape yield and quality, representing a promising approach to vineyard management. …”
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Energy-Efficient Dual-Iteration Power Allocation for Two-Phase Relay System with Massive Antennas by Long Zhao, Wei Xiang, Jie Mei, Hui Zhao, Hang Long, Lin Li

“…Numerical results show that the proposed DIPA algorithms can greatly improve EE while guaranteeing spectrum efficiency (SE) when compared with the equal power allocation algorithm. …”
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Economic sizing and placement of hydrogen fueling and electric vehicles charging stations powered by renewable and battery systems in smart distribution network by Mehdi Veisi

“…The solution is derived using Benders decomposition algorithm to achieve optimal results. The primary innovation highlighted in this paper includes integrating renewable resources and battery systems to power the refueling station, leveraging reactive power control for improved station performance, and addressing both operational and economic objectives in the distribution system. …”
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A quantum random access memory (QRAM) using a polynomial encoding of binary strings by Priyanka Mukhopadhyay

“…Abstract Quantum algorithms claim significant speedup over their classical counterparts for solving many problems. …”
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CPFD Simulation of Operation Characteristics of a 10t/d Sludge and Biomass Co-incineration Fluidized Bed Reactor by REN Shaohui, YU Qiao, LIN Li, XIANG Jiatao, MA Lun, ZHANG Shihong

“…The study establishes four primary objectives: 1) Quantify hydrodynamic transitions (bubbling/turbulent regimes) under variable fluidizing air conditions; 2) Decipher fuel property impacts (sludge/biomass particle size, feedstock type) on nitrogen/sulfur pollutant transformation pathways (HCN→CNO→NO, H₂S→SO₂); 3) Evaluate bed material efficacy (dolomite, olivine, quartz sand) for in-situ emission control; and 4) Optimize reactor geometry (height-diameter ratios, feed configurations) to maximize combustion efficiency while minimizing environmental footprints. …”
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Distributed Collaborative Control Strategy for Intra-regional AGC Units in Interconnected Power System with Renewable Energy by Lei ZHANG, Xiaowei MA, Manliang WANG, Li CHEN, Bingtuan GAO

“…It is also proved that the objective of economic optimization for frequency regulation can be fulfilled by setting reasonable coefficients, without directly solving the optimization problem. …”
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Modernizing the Design Process for US Organ Allocation Policy: Toward a Continuous Distribution Policy for Kidneys by Elijah Pivo, PhD(c), James Alcorn, JD, Dimitris Bertsimas, PhD, Sarah E. Booker, MPH, Keighly Bradbrook, PhD, Thomas G. Dolan, MS, Lindsay V. Larkin, BA, Kayla R. Temple, BA, Nikolaos Trichakis, PhD

“…Methods. A new simulation algorithm was developed that reduces the time required to simulate 1 y of allocation from >6 h down to about 15 s while using the same simulation model as the preexisting simulator used by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. …”
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Adverse events in the neonatal intensive care unit identified by triggers by Fabiana Bragança Albanese, Deise de Souza Ventura, Deise de Souza Ventura, Maurício Wesley Perroud, Maurício Wesley Perroud, Rafael Nogueira de Souza, Mariana Vieira Morau, Marília Berlofa Visacri, Marília Berlofa Visacri, Patricia Moriel, Patricia Moriel

“…AE severity was assessed using the Neonatal Adverse Event Severity Scale (NAESS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, while ADR causality was evaluated using the WHO criteria and the algorithm proposed by Du et at. …”
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Distributed RL-Based Resource Allocation and Task Offloading for Vehicular Edge of Things Computing by Ghada Afifi, Bassem Mokhtar

“…We formulate a belief-based optimization problem to maximize the QoE of vehicular users while providing performance guarantees that account for geospatial uncertainty associated with the availability of embedded resources. …”
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Development of intelligent controller for high performance electric drives with hybrid CSA and RERNN technique by J. Prabhakaran, P. Thirumoorthi, M. Mathankumar, S. P. Mangaiyarkarasi

“…The primary objective is to control the speed of electric drives using complex mechanical configurations and variable parameters. The CSA optimizes the voltage source inverter’s control signal, while RERNN predicts the optimal control signal. …”
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Faster Convergence With Less Communication: Broadcast-Based Subgraph Sampling for Decentralized Learning Over Wireless Networks by Daniel Perez Herrera, Zheng Chen, Erik G. Larsson

“…Decentralized stochastic gradient descent (D-SGD) is a widely adopted optimization algorithm for decentralized training of machine learning models across networked agents. …”
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Iterative Assessment of Edge Criticality: Efficiency Enhancement or Hidden Insufficiency Detection by Vasily Lubashevskiy, Hamza Ejjbiri, Ihor Lubashevsky

“…The second is the Optimization-based approach, which treats network decomposition as an integral process and optimizes the edge sequence for network decomposition using genetic-like algorithms. …”
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Investigating the Nonlinear Relationship Between the Built Environment and Urban Vitality Based on Multi-Source Data and Interpretable Machine Learning by Wenhao Liu, Zhen Yang, Chen Gui, Gen Li, Hongyi Xu

“…Optimizing the built environment to foster urban vitality is essential for effective urban planning and sustainable development. …”
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Degree-Constrained k-Minimum Spanning Tree Problem by Pablo Adasme, Ali Dehghan Firoozabadi

“…Then, we further propose ant colony optimization (ACO) and variable neighborhood search (VNS) algorithms. …”
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ENHANCING GRID INTEGRATION OF A SINGLE-PHASE SOLAR INVERTER THROUGH ADVANCED CONTROL TECHNIQUES AND REAL-TIME VALIDATION by Anupama Subhadarsini, Babita Panda, Byamakesh Nayak

“…This manuscript aims to formulate an innovative method called Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy based Cat Mouse Based Optimization (CMAES-CMBO) integrated with a Hybrid Fast Fuzzy-2-Degree-of-Freedom Fractional-Order Tilt Integral Derivative Controller (CMAES-CMBO-HFF-2DoFFOTIDC) aimed at enhancing the performance of Grid-Interfaced Solar Inverter Systems (GISIS) while reducing total harmonic distortion. …”
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GNSS Precipitable Water Vapor Prediction for Hong Kong Based on ICEEMDAN-SE-LSTM-ARIMA Hybrid Model by Jie Zhao, Xu Lin, Zhengdao Yuan, Nage Du, Xiaolong Cai, Cong Yang, Jun Zhao, Yashi Xu, Lunwei Zhao

“…Enhanced by local mean optimization and adaptive noise regulation, the ICEEMDAN algorithm effectively suppresses pseudo-modes and minimizes residual noise, enabling its decomposed intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) to more accurately capture the multi-scale features of GNSS-PWV. …”
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YOLOv8-POS: a lightweight model for coal-rock image recognition by Yanqin Zhao, Wenyu Wang

“…This reduces unnecessary computational overhead while preserving the integrity of critical feature information, thus significantly cutting down on the model’s parameters and computational demands. …”
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The Forecasting Yield of Highland Barley and Wheat by Combining a Crop Model with Different Weather Fusion Methods in the Study of the Northeastern Tibetan Plateau by Peng Li, Liang He, Xuetong Wang, Mengfan Zhao, Fan Li, Ning Jin, Ning Yao, Chao Chen, Qi Tian, Bin Chen, Gang Zhao, Qiang Yu

“…For HB, sequential selection and an improved KNN algorithm were optimal, while for wheat, sequential selection performed best. …”
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Evaluating the Pattern of Forest Cover Changes Using Fuzzy Object-Oriented Techniques (Case Study: Kaleybar County) by Majid Pishnamaz Ahmadi, keyvan Mohammadzadeh, seyed Asadolah Hejazi

“…For this purpose, the TM Landsat 5 (1990), the ETM + Landsat 7 (2000 and 2010) and the OLI Landsat 8 image for 2017 were used. In this study, ESP algorithm was used to optimize the scale in order to improve the image segmentation results and subsequently increase the accuracy of classification results. …”
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