Enhancing Harmony Search Metaheuristic Algorithm for Coverage Efficiency, Test Suite Reduction, and Running Time in Combinatorial Interaction Testing by Aminu Aminu Muazu, Ahmad Sobri Hashim

“…Optimization has developed powerful algorithms for solving complex problems efficiently. …”
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Collaborative Optimization Planning Method for Distribution Network Considering “Hydropower, Photovoltaic, Storage, and Charging” by Jinlin Liao, Jia Lin, Guilian Wu, Sudan Lai

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Financial Market Evaluation Utilizing an Optimized Deep-Learning Model: A Case Study of the Nikkei 225 by Karthikeyan M P

“…The precision of the stock market forecasts can be improved using metaheuristic algorithms such as the Moth-flame optimizer, which will provide the best optimization of the hyperparameters for an LSTM model. …”
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Balancing comfort and conservation: dynamic programming algorithm for appliance scheduling in residential demand-side management by Maria Ashraf, Maryam Arshad, Sajjad Haider Zaidi, Kiran Shaukat

“…This paper proposes a holistic and customer-centric method for DSM via the improvement of the Automated Load Scheduling (ALS) algorithm. …”
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A machine learning model with crude estimation of property strategy for performance prediction of perovskite solar cells based on process optimization by Dan Li, Ernie Che Mid, Shafriza Nisha Basah, Xiaochun Liu, Jian Tang, Hongyan Cui, Huilong Su, Qianliang Xiao, Shiyin Gong

“…These findings offer a valuable reference for optimizing PSC process parameters and improving performance, thereby saving time and labor costs.…”
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DyEHS: An Integrated Dynamo–EPANET–Harmony Search Framework for the Optimal Design of Water Distribution Networks by Francesco De Paola, Giuseppe Speranza, Giuseppe Ascione, Nunzio Marrone

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Optimizing Fall Risk Diagnosis in Older Adults Using a Bayesian Classifier and Simulated Annealing by Enrique Hernandez-Laredo, Ángel Gabriel Estévez-Pedraza, Laura Mercedes Santiago-Fuentes, Lorena Parra-Rodríguez

“…The wrapper method of feature selection using the SA algorithm was applied to optimize the cost function based on the difference of the mean minus the standard deviation of the Area Under the Curve (AUC) of the fall risk classifiers across multiple dimensions. …”
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A cellular automata coupled multi-objective optimization framework for blue-green infrastructure spatial allocation by Qinghe Hou, Hanwen Xu, Mingkun Xie, Pingjia Luo, Yuning Cheng

“…The CA-based model enables grid-resolution simulation of surface runoff processes, and the optimization algorithm identifies spatial configurations of BGI to address landscape-hydrology-cost effectiveness trade-offs. …”
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Orthogonal Multi‐Swarm Greedy Selection Based Sine Cosine Algorithm for Optimal FACTS Placement in Uncertain Wind Integrated Scenario Based Power Systems by Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Mohammad Khishe, Bhargavi Indrajit Trivedi

“…Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) devices, including Static VAR Compensator (SVC), Thyristor‐Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC), and Thyristor‐Controlled Phase Shifter (TCPS), enhance system stability, reduce losses, and lower operational costs when optimally placed. Conventional optimization techniques like Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Sine Cosine Algorithm (SCA), Moth Flame Optimization (MFO), Gray Wolf Optimizer (GWO), and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) struggle to balance exploration and exploitation in complex OPF problems, leading to suboptimal solutions. …”
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Milling Machine Fault Diagnosis Using Acoustic Emission and Hybrid Deep Learning with Feature Optimization by Muhammad Umar, Muhammad Farooq Siddique, Niamat Ullah, Jong-Myon Kim

“…A convolutional neural network (CNN) based on the VGG16 architecture is utilized for spatial feature extraction, followed by a bidirectional long short-term memory (BiLSTM) network to capture the temporal dependencies of the scalograms. The genetic algorithm (GA) is used to optimize feature selection and ensure the selection of the most relevant features to further improve the model’s performance. …”
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A Comparative Study on DG Placement Using Marine Predator and Osprey Algorithms to Enhance Loss Reduction Index in the Distribution System by Syazwan Ahmad Sabri, Siti Rafidah Abdul Rahim, Azralmukmin Azmi, Syahrul Ashikin Azmi, Muhamad Hatta Hussain, Ismail Musirin

“…The Marine Predator Algorithm (MPA) and Osprey Optimization Algorithm (OOA) are nature-inspired metaheuristic techniques used for optimizing the location and sizing of distributed generation (DG) in power distribution systems. …”
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BSO-CNN: A BSO Pressure Optimized CNN Model for Water Distribution Networks by Waghmare Shwetambari Pandurang, Renu Praveen Pathak, Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani

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A new method of task aggregation and optimization allocation for multiple groups collaborative task networks by WeiWei Du, XiaoWei Chen

“…Abstract As task diversity and inter-task relationship complexity grow, optimal formation power allocation is key to improving task execution efficiency. …”
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Association Analysis of Benzo[<i>a</i>]pyrene Concentration Using an Association Rule Algorithm by Minyi Wang, Takayuki Kameda

“…Herein, the factors influencing B(a)P concentration were elucidated by analyzing the monthly environmental data for Kyoto, Japan, from 2001 to 2021 using an improved association rule algorithm. Results revealed that B(a)P concentrations were 1.3–3 times higher in cold seasons than in warm seasons and SPM concentrations were lower in cold seasons. …”
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Optimization of the flow guiding fins configuration and tube arrangements in a shell and tube heat exchanger: coupling response surface methodology and CFD by Xiangmin Shao, Ali Marzban, Farzad Pourfattah, Omid Ali Akbari, Gholamreza Ahmadi, Nafiseh Emami, Soheil Salahshour

“…The simulation results of the two-phase flow of water-MWCNT nanofluid in the optimal arrangement of conducting fins show that the heat transfer is improved and the coefficient of performance is greater than 1.…”
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Advanced skin cancer prediction with medical image data using MobileNetV2 deep learning and optimized techniques by Tuğçe Öznacar, Nuray Varol Kayapunar

“…These results underscore the potential of deep learning models, optimized with the memetic algorithm, to significantly improve skin cancer detection. …”
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Improved A&#x002A; Algorithm Based on Artificial Potential Field Method for Global Path Planning of Unmanned Surface Vessels in Complex Environments by Shuxuan Liu, Zhijia Qian, Sunwei Jiang, Quanming Miao

“…In the improved A&#x002A; algorithm, the search direction was first optimized, simplifying the traditional eight direction search to a &#x201C;target point attracts four directions&#x201D; search, significantly reducing the ineffective expansion nodes of the traditional algorithm, reducing algorithm running time, and improving search efficiency; Secondly, on the basis of improving the cost function, the idea of artificial potential field algorithm is integrated, and the repulsive function is introduced. …”
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Landing scheduling for carrier aircraft fleet considering bolting probability and aerial refueling by Genlai Zhang, Lei Wang, Zhilong Deng, Xuanbo Liu, Xichao Su, Haixu Li, Chen Lu, Kai Liu, Xinwei Wang

“…Aiming at an efficient solution, an improved firefly algorithm is designed by integrating multiple evolutionary operators. …”
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Leveraging assistive technology for visually impaired people through optimal deep transfer learning based object detection model by Mahir Mohammed Sharif Adam, Nojood O. Aljehane, Mohammed Yahya Alzahrani, Samah Al Zanin

“…In this paper, an enhanced assistive Technology for Blind People through Object Detection Using a Hiking optimization algorithm (EATBP-ODHOA) technique is proposed. …”
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Development and Fuel Economy Optimization of Series–Parallel Hybrid Powertrain for Van-Style VW Crafter Vehicle by Ahmed Nabil Farouk Abdelbaky, Aminu Babangida, Abdullahi Bala Kunya, Péter Tamás Szemes

“…A MATLAB (R2024b) Simulink model of the hybrid system is developed, and its speed tracking PID controller is optimized using genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) methods. …”
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