An Improved Crop Disease Identification Method Based on Lightweight Convolutional Neural Network by Tingzhong Wang, Honghao Xu, Yudong Hai, Yutian Cui, Ziyuan Chen

“…Finally, it saves the loss and accuracy data during the training process and evaluates the accuracy of the model. In order to improve the training learning rate, Adam optimizer combining momentum algorithm and RMSprop algorithm is used to dynamically adjust the learning rate; the combination of the two algorithms makes the loss function converge to the lowest point faster. …”
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An Accurate Book Spine Detection Network Based on Improved Oriented R-CNN by Haibo Ma, Chaobo Wang, Ang Li, Aide Xu, Dong Han

“…This allows for a more accurate computation of anchor box aspect ratios that are better aligned with the book spine dataset, enhancing the model’s training performance. We conducted comparison experiments between the proposed model and other state-of-the-art models on the book spine dataset, and the results demonstrate that the proposed approach reaches an mAP of 90.22%, which outperforms the baseline algorithm by 4.47 percentage points. …”
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FONDUE—Fine-Tuned Optimization: Nurturing Data Usability & Efficiency by Valerie Restat, Indra Diestelkämper, Meike Klettke, Uta Störl

“…As an adaptive and easily extendable framework, FONDUE operates similarly to proven methods of database query optimization. Analogously, it consists of the following parts: Rule-based optimization, where the appropriate data cleaning algorithms are selected based on use case constraints, optimizer hints in the form of best practices, and cost-based optimization, where the costs are measured in terms of data quality. …”
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Application of quasi-oppositional driving training-based optimization for a feasible optimal power flow solution of renewable power systems with a unified power flow controller by Tushnik Sarkar, Chandan Paul, Susanta Dutta, Provas Kumar Roy, Ghanshyam G. Tejani, Ghanshyam G. Tejani, Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad

“…The acquired test outcomes by QODTBO have been contrasted with the outcomes found by the use of DTBO, backtracking search optimization algorithm (BSA), and sine cosine algorithm (SCA). …”
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Tea Disease Detection Method Based on Improved YOLOv8 in Complex Background by Junchen Ai, Yadong Li, Shengxiang Gao, Rongsheng Hu, Wengang Che

“…In order to solve the problems such as mutual occlusion of leaves, light disturbance, and small lesion area under complex background, YOLO-SSM, a tea disease detection model, was proposed in this paper. The model introduces the SSPDConv convolution module in the backbone of YOLOv8 to enhance the global information perception of the model under complex backgrounds; a new ESPPFCSPC module is proposed to replace the original spatial pyramid pool SPPF module, which optimizes the multi-scale feature expression; and the MPDIoU loss function is introduced to optimize the problem that the original CIoU is insensitive to the change of target size, and the positioning ability of small targets is improved. …”
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Optimal entanglement distribution within a multi-ring topology by B. C. Ciobanu, T. A. Calafeteanu, A. B. Popa, R. Tătăroiu, P. G. Popescu

“…We propose algorithms that solve the problem of entanglement distribution in terms of optimal time needed to satisfy a set of entanglement resupply requests with given network resources, as well as the problem of optimal resources in order to satisfy a set of entanglement resupply requests within a single entanglement transmission and measurement step. …”
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Quantifying and optimizing single-molecule switching nanoscopy at high speeds. by Yu Lin, Jane J Long, Fang Huang, Whitney C Duim, Stefanie Kirschbaum, Yongdeng Zhang, Lena K Schroeder, Aleksander A Rebane, Mary Grace M Velasco, Alejandro Virrueta, Daniel W Moonan, Junyi Jiao, Sandy Y Hernandez, Yongli Zhang, Joerg Bewersdorf

“…Recent advances in this technique have greatly accelerated the data acquisition speed and improved the temporal resolution of super-resolution imaging. …”
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TCE-YOLOv5: Lightweight Automatic Driving Object Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv5 by Han Wang, Zhenwei Yang, Qiaoshou Liu, Qiang Zhang, Honggang Wang

“…Finally, the EIOU loss function is introduced to measure the overlap between the predicted box and the real box more accurately and improve the detection accuracy. The test results of KITTI and CCTSDB2021 public traffic datasets show that compared with the original YOLOv5 model, the improved algorithm reduces the number of parameters by 20%, the calculation amount by 21%, and mAP@0.5 by 1.0%. …”
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Mobile Robot Path Planning Based on Fused Multi-Strategy White Shark Optimisation Algorithm by Dazhang You, Junjie Yu, Zhiyuan Jia, Yepeng Zhang, Zhiyuan Yang

“…A novel multi-strategy fusion white shark optimization algorithm is proposed, focusing on actual scenario requirements, to provide optimal solutions for mobile robot path planning. …”
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Efficiency Optimization of PMSM-Type Elevator Machine: An Industrial Comparison by Mucahit Soyaslan, Osman Eldogan, Ahmet Fenercioglu, Yusuf Avsar, Nurdogan Ceylan, Muhammed Salih Sarıkaya

“…Critical parameters, including stator tooth tip thickness, slot tip radius, slot height, stator yoke height, stator tooth thickness, and the number of turns per phase, were optimized to enhance efficiency. The artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm was utilized for the first time to determine the optimal configuration of an external rotor PMSM. …”
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Shape Optimization of the Cross-Section for Noncircular Hypersonic Missile Forebody by Jingfan Chen, Xiaoqiang Fan, Bing Xiong, Yi Wang

“…The evolutionary algorithm has been utilized to improve the optimization efficiency. …”
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Heating Load Prediction with Meta-Heuristic ‎Algorithms and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy ‎Inference System Integration by Seyed Hadi Seyed Hatami, Reza Seifi Majdar

“…To enhance predic-tive accuracy, two meta-heuristic algorithms, the Reptile Search Algorithm (RSA) and the Flow Direction Algorithm (FDA), are seamlessly integrated into the Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) model. …”
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A Distributed Parallel Genetic Algorithm of Placement Strategy for Virtual Machines Deployment on Cloud Platform by Yu-Shuang Dong, Gao-Chao Xu, Xiao-Dong Fu

“…The solution calculated by the genetic algorithm of the second stage is the optimal one of the proposed approach. …”
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Dynamic contagion potential framework for optimizing infection control in healthcare by Alexandra Fedrigo, Mohamad Nassar, Jennifer Bail, Antonia Bates-Ford, Satyaki Roy

“…The framework also introduces a CP-based optimization algorithm for patient-to-unit assignments that jointly minimizes contagion risk while satisfying clinical and logistical constraints.ResultsThe framework's efficacy is validated through modular and integrated evaluations. …”
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Optimization of Geometric Characteristics of Cycloidal Profiles of Gerotor Hydraulic Machines by S. O. Kireev, A. R. Lebedev, M. V. Korchagina

“…The basic research method was modeling the gerotor machine profile using Mathcad computer mathematics system. …”
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Research on shale TOC prediction method based on improved BP neural network by Chaorong Wu, Kaixing Huang, Zhengtao Sun, Yizhen Li, Yong Li, Yuexiang Hao, Zhengxing Sun, Ziqi Wang

“…This paper studies a method for predicting shale TOC content using a BP neural network optimized by an improved cuckoo search algorithm. First, for the Longmaxi Formation shale, through logging sensitivity analysis, seven logging parameters sensitive to TOC content were determined: DEN, AC, RT, U, K, GR, and CNL. …”
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YOLO-SRSA: An Improved YOLOv7 Network for the Abnormal Detection of Power Equipment by Wan Zou, Yiping Jiang, Wenlong Liao, Songhai Fan, Yueping Yang, Jin Hou, Hao Tang

“…This paper proposes a YOLO-SRSA-based anomaly detection algorithm. For data enhancement, geometric and color transformations and rain-fog simulations are applied to preprocess the dataset, improving the model’s robustness in outdoor complex weather. …”
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A Fast and Efficient Beamforming Algorithm Imitating Plant Growth Gene for Phased Array Antenna by Jinling Zhang, Chen Han, Zhanqi Zheng, Xiongzhi Zhu, Xiaohui Li

“…This algorithm converts the complex optimization process of array antenna excitation by the classical optimization algorithm into a simple process of fine-tuning the gain at any angle on the beam to make it grow and approach the target pattern. …”
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Miniaturized NIRS Coupled with Machine Learning Algorithm for Noninvasively Quantifying Gluten Quality in Wheat Flour by Yuling Wang, Chen Zhang, Xinhua Li, Longzhu Xing, Mengchao Lv, Hongju He, Leiqing Pan, Xingqi Ou

“…The improved whale optimization algorithm iWOA-based SVR (iWOA-SVR) model exhibited the strongest predictive capability among the five optimal wavelengths-based models, achieving comparable accuracy to the full-range spectra SVR for all gluten parameters (R_P = 0.9190–0.9385, RMSEP = 0.3927–0.5743%, and RPD = 3.0424–3.2509). …”
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An Analytic Policy Gradient-Based Deep Reinforcement Learning Motion Cueing Algorithm for Driving Simulators by Xiaowei Huang, Xuhua Shi, Peiyao Wang, Hongzan Xu, Xiaojun Tang, Gaoran Zhang

“…Unlike the online optimization employed in MPC, this algorithm as an offline optimization method, providing substantial computational advantages when integrated into the driving simulator. …”
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