DLE-YOLO: An efficient object detection algorithm with dual-branch lightweight excitation network by Peitao Cheng, Xuanjiao Lei, Haoran Chen, Xiumei Wang

“…Thirdly, the localization loss utilizes SIoU loss to further optimize the accuracy of the bounding box. Our method achieves a mAP value of 46.0% on the MS-COCO dataset, which is a 2% mAP improvement compared to the baseline YOLOv5-m, while bringing a 19.3% reduction in parameter count and a 12.9% decrease in GFLOPs. …”
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Evaluation of Traditional and Data-Driven Algorithms for Energy Disaggregation Under Sampling and Filtering Conditions by Carlos Rodriguez-Navarro, Francisco Portillo, Isabel Robalo, Alfredo Alcayde

“…The selection of the optimal NILM algorithm for real-world applications must consider a balance between desired accuracy, load types, electrical signal characteristics, and crucially, the limitations of available computational resources.…”
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USD-YOLO: An Enhanced YOLO Algorithm for Small Object Detection in Unmanned Systems Perception by Hongqiang Deng, Shuzhe Zhang, Xiaodong Wang, Tianxin Han, Yun Ye

“…Second, we introduced the Spatial and Channel Reconstruction Convolution module to reduce redundancy in spatial and channel features while extracting key features of small objects. Additionally, we designed a novel C2f-Global Attention Mechanism module to expand the receptive field and capture more contextual information, optimizing the detection head’s ability to handle small and low-resolution objects. …”
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Classification and spectrum optimization method of grease based on infrared spectrum by Xin Feng, Yanqiu Xia, Peiyuan Xie, Xiaohe Li

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Antenna Optimization Design Based on Deep Gaussian Process Model by Xin-Yu Zhang, Yu-Bo Tian, Xie Zheng

“…In this network, GP is used to replace the fully connected layer of the CNN, the convolutional layer and the pooling layer of the CNN are used to reduce the dimension of the input parameters and GP is used to predict output, while particle swarm optimization (PSO) is used algorithm to optimize network structure parameters. …”
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Thermomechanical Coupling Analysis and Optimization of Metallic Thermal Protection System by Qiuyi Xu, Shu Li, Li Wang, Apeng Dong, Yang Meng

“…The metallic thermal protection system (MPTS) is a key technology for reducing the cost of reusable launch vehicles, offering the combination of increased durability and competitive weights when compared with other systems. A two-stage optimization strategy is proposed in this paper to improve thermal and mechanical performance of MTPS while minimizing its weight. …”
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Modelling and optimization for cognitive radio networks with preemption backoff mechanism by Yuan Zhao, Zhiyu Xiang, Kang Chen, Zhisheng Ye, Qi Lu

“…At last, we design a cost function by compromising various performance indices and find the optimum parameter combination under the lowest system cost through the Transient Search Optimization (TSO) algorithm. The numerical and simulation results illustrate our proposed PBM can improve SUs’ transmission continuity. …”
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Cooperative trajectory optimization for multiple connected vehicles at an unsignalized intersection by Hao Yang, Xianyang Li, Duoyang Qiu, Xiaomeng Zhu

“…Through numerical simulation analysis of intersection scenarios including crossroad and roundabout, the results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can achieve optimal trajectories for multi-vehicle cooperative motion while ensuring safe vehicle operation, which improves the efficiency of future intelligent traffic networks.…”
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A Novel Bio-Inspired Bird Flocking Node Scheduling Algorithm for Dependable Safety-Critical Wireless Sensor Network Systems by Issam Al-Nader, Rand Raheem, Aboubaker Lasebae

“…The proposed algorithm integrates the Lyapunov function to maintain connected coverage while optimizing energy efficiency, ensuring service availability and reliability. …”
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Operation Optimization of Multiphase Pollutant Treatment Considering Carbon Emissions by Guo Yu, Dongjie Zhang, Hailong Deng, Chao Jiang, Quanling Zhang

“…It is urgent for multiobjective optimization of chemical processes to take into account carbon emissions, while ensuring economic benefits. …”
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Swarm intelligence for energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems: A case study in smart buildings by Vinoth Kanna I, Raja Subramani, Maher Ali Rusho, Shubham Sharma, Ramachandran T, Abinash Mahapatro, Deepak Gupta, Jasmina Lozanovic

“…This research utilizes swarm intelligence algorithms—Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), and hybrid PSO-ACO-to optimize energy efficiency and thermal comfort in smart building HVAC systems. …”
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Smart Microgrid Management and Optimization: A Systematic Review Towards the Proposal of Smart Management Models by Paul Arévalo, Dario Benavides, Danny Ochoa-Correa, Alberto Ríos, David Torres, Carlos W. Villanueva-Machado

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Optimization of treatment for patients with combined unstable pelvic and thoracic injuries by О.А. Бур’янов, В.П. Кваша, В.М. Дьомін, Д.В. Мясніков, В.М. Лянскорунський

“…Its solution requires a multidisciplinary approach, and further study will allow to refine treatment strategies and improve outcomes. The purpose was to improve treatment outcomes in patients with combined injuries of the pelvis and chest by optimizing treatment algorithm. …”
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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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Priority-Aware Spectrum Management for QoS Optimization in Vehicular IoT by Adeel Iqbal, Tahir Khurshaid, Yazdan Ahmad Qadri, Ali Nauman, Sung Won Kim

“…This dynamic spectrum access scheme integrates interweave, underlay, and coexistence modes to optimize spectrum utilization, energy efficiency, and throughput while minimizing blocking and interruption probabilities. …”
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Kinematic Optimization of a Flexible Wing Undergoing Flapping and Pitching by Yue Wu, Changchuan Xie, Yang Meng, Chao Yang

“…The results show that the aeroelastic effect, which increases the flapping amplitude, yields a significant improvement in terms of propulsive efficiency. In addition, the optimization algorithm maximizes the thrust efficiency while satisfying the required lift. …”
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Optimization of Adversarial Reprogramming for Transfer Learning on Closed Box Models by Alexander Bott, Moritz Siems, Alexander Puchta, Jurgen Fleischer

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Quality of Experience Optimization for AR Service in an MEC Federation System by Huong Mai do, Tuan Phong Tran, Myungsik Yoo

“…To address this shortcoming, we studied AR subtask offloading and resource allocation in a multi-hop, multi-access edge computing federation. Our approach improves the quality of experience (QoE) by optimizing video quality and reducing delay while ensuring fairness, which is modeled as the ratio between provided and required quality. …”
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Optimized Design of Relay Node Placement for Industrial Wireless Network by Heng Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Fengxiang Zhang, Li Li, Ying Wang

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Dynamic Vehicle Routing Problems with Enhanced Ant Colony Optimization by Haitao Xu, Pan Pu, Feng Duan

“…Firstly, DVRP is solved with enhanced Ant Colony Optimization (E-ACO), which is the traditional Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) fusing improved K-means and crossover operation. …”
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