Crayfish optimization based pixel selection using block scrambling based encryption for secure cloud computing environment by Vikas K. Soman, V. Natarajan

“…The CFOPS-BSBEA technique leverages the strengths of both steganography and encryption to provide a secure and effective approach to digital image protection. The Crayfish Optimization algorithm is used to select the most suitable pixels for steganography, ensuring that the secret image is embedded in a way that minimizes detection. …”
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Harnessing feature pruning with optimal deep learning based DDoS cyberattack detection on IoT environment by Eunmok Yang, Sooyong Jeong, Changho Seo

“…Besides, the feature pruning process is performed using an improved pelican optimization algorithm (IPOA), which enables the choice of an optimal subset of features. …”
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Comprehensive improvement of energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality for university library atrium—A multi-objective fast optimization framework by Shen Xu, Yongzhong Chen, Jianlin Liu, Jian Kang, JinFeng Gao, Yuchen Qin, Wenjun Tan, Gaomei Li

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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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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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Improving Surgical Site Infection Prediction Using Machine Learning: Addressing Challenges of Highly Imbalanced Data by Salha Al-Ahmari, Farrukh Nadeem

“…We also improved several resampling strategies, such as undersampling and oversampling. …”
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Research on the Gas Emission Quantity Prediction Model of Improved Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm and Weighted Least Squares Support Vector Machine (IABC-WLSSVM) by Lei Wang, Jinghang Li, Wenbo Zhang, Yu Li

“…At the same time, the improved artificial bee colony algorithm is used to optimize the kernel width σ and regularization parameter λ of WLSSVM, which improves the prediction accuracy and convergence rate of WLSSVM. …”
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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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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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An adaptive prediction method for ultra-short-term generation power of power system based on the improved long- and short-term memory network of sparrow algorithm by Peipei Yang, Zhidong Chen, Wen Tang, Zongyang Liu, Bingrui He

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Optimizing performance and economic viability of combined energy systems: A novel energy hub framework by Dan Wang, Chenlin Ying

“…To solve this complex optimization problem, the spider monkey optimization (SMO) algorithm is modified and applied. …”
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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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Estimation of elbow flexion torque using equilibrium optimizer on feature selection of NMES MMG signals and hyperparameter tuning of random forest regression by Raphael Uwamahoro, Raphael Uwamahoro, Kenneth Sundaraj, Farah Shahnaz Feroz

“…The performance of the GLEO-coupled with the RFR model was compared with the standard Equilibrium Optimizer (EO) and other state-of-the-art algorithms in physical and physiological function estimation using biological signals.ResultsExperimental results showed that selected features and tuned hyperparameters demonstrated a significant improvement in root mean square error (RMSE), coefficient of determination (R2) and slope with values improving from 0.1330 to 0.1174, 0.7228 to 0.7853 and 0.6946 to 0.7414, respectively for the test dataset. …”
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Error Analysis and Compensation of 3‒PTT Parallel Robot by CHEN Mingfang, LIANG Hongjian, WEI Songpo, HE Chaoyin

“…Then, the improved particle swarm optimization algorithm is utilized to optimize the error correction objective function, where the slider compensation is obtained, and the servo driver is utilized to complete the error compensation. …”
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Achieving comprehensive water productivity improvement: A multi-objective simulation-optimization model for water productivity-oriented irrigation water management by Gang Li, Chenglong Zhang, Zailin Huo, Yanqi Liu

“…The Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-III (NSGA-III) and Elite Opposition-Based Learning (EOBL) strategy are used to solve the problem and enhance the diversity of the randomly generated initial population accordingly, thus optimal solutions can be generated for supporting high-efficiency irrigation water use. …”
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Quantum Marine Predator Algorithm: A Quantum Leap in Photovoltaic Efficiency Under Dynamic Conditions by Okba Fergani, Yassine Himeur, Raihane Mechgoug, Shadi Atalla, Wathiq Mansoor, Nacira Tkouti

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Opposition-based learning techniques in metaheuristics: classification, comparison, and convergence analysis by Rihab Lakbichi, Farouq Zitouni, Saad Harous, Aridj Ferhat, Abdelhadi Limane, Abdulaziz S. Almazyad, Guojiang Xiong, Ali Wagdy Mohamed

“…In recent years, opposition-based learning (OBL) has emerged as a powerful enhancement strategy in metaheuristic algorithms (MAs), gaining significant attention for its potential to accelerate convergence and improve solution quality. …”
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