GAAOA-Lévy: a hybrid metaheuristic for optimized multilevel thresholding in image segmentation by Eman Mahmoud, Salem Alkhalaf, Tomonobu Senjyu, Masahiro Furukakoi, Ashraf Hemeida, Ghada Abozaid

“…However, multilevel thresholding, a widely used segmentation technique, suffers from high computational complexity due to the exhaustive search for optimal thresholds. This paper addresses this challenge by proposing a hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Archimedes Optimization Algorithm (GAAOA), further enhanced with a Lévy flight function (GAAOA-Lévy), to improve efficiency and accuracy in multilevel thresholding. …”
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Efficient and Composable Masked AES S-Box Designs Using Optimized Inverters by Vedad Hadžic, Roderick Bloem

“… Hardware implementations of cryptographic algorithms are susceptible to power analysis attacks, allowing attackers to break the otherwise strong security guarantees. …”
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Application of an Improved Minimum Noise Amplitude Deconvolution for Bearing Fault Diagnosis by Ying Ma, Siming He, Entie Qi, Yu Wei

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Load demand forecasting in air conditioning a rotor Hopfield neural network approach optimized by a new optimization algorithm by Mingguang Liu, Weibo Zhao, Ying Zhou, Mahdiyeh Eslami

“…The RHNN/FO-SOA method may contribute to improve energy performance and reduce costs in air conditioners, shown by the findings.…”
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Conveyor X-Ray Tomosynthesis Imaging With Optimized Structured Sequential Illumination by Xu Ma, Dong Wang, Angela Cuadros, Tianyi Mao, Qile Zhao, Gonzalo R. Arce, Tingfa Xu

“…Subsequently, a genetic algorithm is developed to optimize the exposure sequence of X-ray sources, and mask patterns, and during the dynamic measurement process. …”
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Optimized detection of insertions/deletions (INDELs) in whole-exome sequencing data. by Bo-Young Kim, Jung Hoon Park, Hye-Yeong Jo, Soo Kyung Koo, Mi-Hyun Park

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Optimization of air conditioning mechanical ventilation using simulated annealing for enhanced energy efficiency and cost reduction by Enio Pedone Bandarra Filho, Gleyzer Martins, Muhammad Bilal Riaz, Sardar Muhammad Bilal, Oscar Saul Hernandez Mendonza

“…Abstract Air conditioning systems are essential for ensuring indoor thermal comfort in commercial buildings; however, they are also significant consumers of electrical energy, contributing to increased environmental impact. Optimizing the design of mechanical ventilation (MV) systems through multi-objective approaches can greatly improve both energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Fuzzy Controller Design Optimized by the Grasshopper Algorithm to Realize Maximum Power in Photovoltaic Systems by Kamran Safaei, Aida Esmaeilian-Marnani, Hossein Emami, Amir Hossein Zaeri

“…In this paper, a fuzzy controller is presented in order to achieve the maximum power in a solar cell. For improvement of the controller performance and achievement of the maximum power, the fuzzy controller variables are improved by the Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA). …”
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Dynamic ranking function to optimize transshipment costs in intuitionistic Type-2 and Type-1 fuzzy environments by Tarun Kumar, Sadhna Chaudhary, Kapil Kumar, Kailash Dhanuk, M.K. Sharma

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Optimizing Energy and Cost Performance in Residential Buildings: A Multi-Objective Approach Applied to the City of Patras, Greece by Dionyssis Makris, Anastasia Antzoulatou, Alexandros Romaios, Sonia Malefaki, John A. Paravantis, Athanassios Giannadakis, Giouli Mihalakakou

“…The results confirmed the algorithm’s robustness in producing technically feasible and non-dominated solutions, while also highlighting the sensitivity of optimization outcomes to hyperparameter tuning. …”
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Bio inspired optimization techniques for disease detection in deep learning systems by A. Ashwini, Vanajaroselin Chirchi, S. Balasubramaniam, Mohd Asif Shah

“…This research endeavors to elucidate the integration of bio-inspired optimization techniques that improve disease diagnostics through deep learning models. …”
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Healthcare Prediction Using Novel Machine Learning Methods and Metaheuristic Algorithm by Yazdan Ashgevari, Behrouz Alefy, Faranak Kazemi

“…Four models ETSA, ETCH, SVSA, and SVCH were developed in this study by integrating the ETC and SVC models with two optimization algorithms the CHS and SAO. Upon analyzing the performance of these models, it was found that the ETSA model had a high precision of 0.806 in normal conditions.…”
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Multi-objective Optimal Design for Passive Part of Hybrid Active Power Filter Based on Bacterial Foraging and Particle Swarm Optimization by 李圣清, 李永安, 罗晓东, 曾黎琳, 何政平

“…With combination of particle swarm optimization algorithm and bacterial foraging optimization, an improved BFO-PSO optimized algorithm based on the random inertia factor and asynchronous time-dependent learning factor is used to solve optimal design,s problems of passive filter parameters for hybrid active filter. …”
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Improving the Solving of Optimization Problems: A Comprehensive Review of Quantum Approaches by Deborah Volpe, Giacomo Orlandi, Giovanna Turvani

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Optimization of microwave components using machine learning and rapid sensitivity analysis by Slawomir Koziel, Anna Pietrenko-Dabrowska

“…On the other hand, the most widely used nature-inspired algorithms require large numbers of system simulations to yield a satisfactory design. …”
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A solution to the Single-School school bus routing problem considering accessibility and economy by Zizhan Jiang, Jiying Wang, Siyuan Huang, Hua Daniel Xu

“…A well-designed SBRP strategy can reduce the operating costs of the school bus system, improve accessibility, and ensure timely arrival for teachers and students. …”
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Improving Sleep Disorder Diagnosis Through Optimized Machine Learning Approaches by Md. Atiqur Rahman, Israt Jahan, Maheen Islam, Taskeed Jabid, Md Sawkat Ali, Mohammad Rifat Ahmmad Rashid, Mohammad Manzurul Islam, Md. Hasanul Ferdaus, Md Mostofa Kamal Rasel, Mahmuda Rawnak Jahan, Shayla Sharmin, Tanzina Afroz Rimi, Atia Sanjida Talukder, Md. Mafiul Hasan Matin, M. Ameer Ali

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Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete by Amir Reza Taghavi Khangah, Erfan Khajavi, Hasti Azizi, Amir Reza Alizade Novin

“…This work's significance consists of improving the concrete mix design by giving correct predictions of HPC performance, which will lead to optimized resource utilization, minimized costs, and reduced negative environmental impacts due to construction. …”
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An Improved MOEA/D Based on Reference Distance for Software Project Portfolio Optimization by Jing Xiao, Jing-Jing Li, Xi-Xi Hong, Min-Mei Huang, Xiao-Min Hu, Yong Tang, Chang-Qin Huang

“…In this paper, we propose an improved MOEA/D (multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition) based on reference distance (MOEA/D_RD) to solve the software project portfolio optimization problems with optimizing 2, 3, and 4 objectives. …”
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A Non-Rigid Three-Dimensional Image Reconstruction Algorithm Based on Deformable Shape Reliability by Haiying Chen, Syed Atif Moqurrab

“…Most reconstruction algorithms for non-rigid three-dimensional (3D) images assume that non-rigidity can be represented as a linear combination of a fixed number of rigid bases. …”
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