A review of state-of-the-art resolution improvement techniques in SPECT imaging by Zhibiao Cheng, Ping Chen, Jianhua Yan

“…It delves into advancements in detector design and modifications, projection sampling techniques, traditional reconstruction algorithm development and optimization, and the emerging role of deep learning. …”
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Occlusion mapping reveals the impact of flight and sensing parameters on vertical forest structure exploration with cost-effective UAV based laser scanning by Matthias Gassilloud, Barbara Koch, Anna Göritz

“…Our results offer transferable insights to optimize UAV LiDAR data acquisitions, thereby contributing to an enhanced structural metric retrieval and improved analysis of forest functional properties.…”
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Identification of Low‐Value Defects in Infrared Images of Porcelain Insulators Based on STCE‐YOLO Algorithm by Shaotong Pei, Weiqi Wang, Chenlong Hu, Keyu Li, Haichao Sun, Mianxiao Wu, Bo Lan

“…To solve the above problems, this paper optimizes the small target and complex environment problems in the low‐value defect recognition of insulator infrared images, and proposes the STCE‐YOLO algorithm: based on YOLOv8, the deformable large kernel attention is used to improve the detection ability of small targets; then the cross‐modal contextual feature module is applied to Integrate the features of different scales to reduce the computation of the model. …”
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Discrete Robustness Optimization on Emergency Transportation Network Based on Prospect Theory by Zheng-kun Zhang, Chang-feng Zhu, Qing-rong Wang, Jia-shan Yuan

“…Finally, a case study is exhibited to demonstrate the reasonability of the model, theory, and algorithm. The result shows that the path cluster with the better timeliness and robustness can be well obtained by using the prospect theory and improved genetic algorithm. …”
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Energy Aware Swarm Optimization with Intercluster Search for Wireless Sensor Network by Shanmugasundaram Thilagavathi, Bhavani Gnanasambandan Geetha

“…Challenges in WSN include a well-organized communication platform for the network with negligible power utilization. In this work, an improved binary particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm with modified connected dominating set (CDS) based on residual energy is proposed for discovery of optimal number of clusters and cluster head (CH). …”
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An integrated AHP-GP-GA approach for public project portfolio selection problem by A.O. Mogbojuri, O.A. Olanrewaju

“…The selection of projects via an effective methodology is rare, as numerous approaches are considered useless due to constraints on the number of projects available and the inability to identify cost-efficient initiatives. The study presents integrated models of the Analytic Hierarchy Process, Goal Programming, and Genetic Algorithm (AHP-GP-GA) by removing the bias of each model for Public PPSP and building a relationship between the developed models.The AHP method was utilized to establish project selection criteria, allocate relative priority values to stakeholders, and calculate the overall weighting of project alternatives. …”
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Performance enhancement of drone LiB state of charge using extended Kalman filter algorithm by Kamal Anoune, Ismail El Kafazi, Anas El Maliki, Badre Bossoufi, Badr NASIRI, Hana Zekraoui, Mishari Metab Almalki, Thamer A.H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

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The Application of the SubChain Salp Swarm Algorithm in the Less-Than-Truckload Freight Matching Problem by Yibo Sun, Lei Yue, Yi Liu, Weitong Chen, Zhe Sun

“…Traditional LTL matching methods are challenged by delays in updating logistic information and higher distribution costs. In order to solve LTL challenges, we developed a novel SubChain Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSSA) by improving the traditional Salp Swarm Algorithm with the utilization of a SubChain operation. …”
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Location privacy protection method based on lightweight K-anonymity incremental nearest neighbor algorithm by Saite CHEN, Weihai LI, Yuanzhi YAO, Nenghai YU

“…The use of location-based service brings convenience to people’s daily lives, but it also raises concerns about users’ location privacy.In the k-nearest neighbor query problem, constructing K-anonymizing spatial regions is a method used to protects users’ location privacy, but it results in a large waste of communication overhead.The SpaceTwist scheme is an alternative method that uses an anchor point instead of the real location to complete the k-nearest neighbor query,which is simple to implement and has less waste of communication overhead.However,it cannot guarantee K-anonymous security, and the specific selection method of the anchor point is not provided.To address these shortcomings in SpaceTwist, some schemes calculate the user’s K-anonymity group by introducing a trusted anonymous server or using the way of user collaboration, and then enhance the end condition of the query algorithm to achieve K-anonymity security.Other schemes propose the anchor point optimization method based on the approximate distribution of interest points, which can further reduce the average communication overhead.A lightweight K-anonymity incremental nearest neighbor (LKINN) location privacy protection algorithm was proposed to improve SpaceTwist.LKINN used convex hull mathematical tool to calculate the key points of K-anonymity group, and proposed an anchor selection method based on it, achieving K-anonymity security with low computational and communication costs.LKINN was based on a hybrid location privacy protection architecture, making only semi-trusted security assumptions for all members of the system, which had lax security assumptions compared to some existing research schemes.Simulation results show that LKINN can prevent semi-trusted users from stealing the location privacy of normal users and has smaller query response time and communication overhead compare to some existing schemes.…”
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Fusion of multi-scale and context for small target detection algorithm of unmanned aerial vehicle rescue by LIU Yuan, ZHAO Jing, JIANG Guoping, XU Fengyu, LU Ningyun

“…Finally, balance L1 loss was used to optimize the loss function of the baseline algorithm and enhance the stability of the model during the process of detection. …”
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Development and Comparison of Interrupt-Based and Analog-to-Digital Converter Algorithms for Seed Counting in Precision Planters by A. Ghaffarnezhad, H. Navid, H. Karimi

“…Both developed circuits featured the deployment of the STM32F103C8T6 microcontroller, renowned for its robust capabilities and cost efficiency.In the interrupt-based algorithm's development, the microcontroller's external interrupt was used, selecting its sensitivity to detect both rising and falling edges. …”
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Software-defined networking QoS optimization based on deep reinforcement learning by Julong LAN, Xueshuai ZHANG, Yuxiang HU, Penghao SUN

“…To solve the problem that the QoS optimization schemes which based on heuristic algorithm degraded often due to the mismatch between parameters and network characteristics in software-defined networking scenarios,a software-defined networking QoS optimization algorithm based on deep reinforcement learning was proposed.Firstly,the network resources and state information were integrated into the network model,and then the flow perception capability was improved by the long short-term memory,and finally the dynamic flow scheduling strategy,which satisfied the specific QoS objectives,were generated in combination with deep reinforcement learning.The experimental results show that,compared with the existing algorithms,the proposed algorithm not only ensures the end-to-end delay and packet loss rate,but also improves the network load balancing by 22.7% and increases the throughput by 8.2%.…”
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Study on the fusion of improved YOLOv8 and depth camera for bunch tomato stem picking point recognition and localization by Guozhu Song, Jian Wang, Rongting Ma, Yan Shi, Yaqi Wang

“…Initially, the Fasternet bottleneck in YOLOv8 is replaced with the c2f bottleneck, and the MLCA attention mechanism is added after the backbone network to construct the FastMLCA-YOLOv8 model for fruit stalk recognition. Subsequently, the optimized K-means algorithm, utilizing K-means++ for clustering centre initialization and determining the optimal number of clusters via Silhouette coefficients, is employed to segment the fruit stalk region. …”
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Advancing sustainable renewable energy: XGBoost algorithm for the prediction of water yield in hemispherical solar stills by Salwa Ahmad Sarow, Hasan Abbas Flayyih, Maryam Bazerkan, Luttfi A. Al-Haddad, Zainab T. Al-Sharify, Ahmed Ali Farhan Ogaili

“…Initially explored was the effect of different sand types and bed heights on HSS performance, with the findings indicating that black sand, especially at a height of 1 cm combined with reflectors and a fan, markedly improved efficiency and production. An economic analysis revealed a significant reduction in water treatment costs with the optimized system. …”
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Adaptive Q-Learning Grey Wolf Optimizer for UAV Path Planning by Golam Moktader Nayeem, Mingyu Fan, Golam Moktader Daiyan

“…In path planning simulation, QGWO lowers the path cost by 27.4%, improves the convergence speed by 19.06%, and reduces the area under the curve (AUC) by 23.8% over standard GWO, achieving optimal trajectory. …”
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Data-Driven Cooperative Localization Algorithm for Deep-Sea Landing Vehicles Under Track Slippage by Zhenzhuo Wei, Wei Guo, Yanjun Lan, Ben Liu, Yu Sun, Sen Gao

“…In this study, a data-driven cooperative localization algorithm with a velocity prediction model is proposed to improve the positioning accuracy of DSLV under track slippage. …”
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MSFA-YOLO: A Multi-Scale SAR Ship Detection Algorithm Based on Fused Attention by Zhao Liangjun, Ning Feng, Xi Yubin, Liang Gang, He Zhongliang, Zhang Yuanyang

“…In addition, the DenseASPP module is incorporated to enhance the model’s adaptability to ships of varying scales, improving its ca-pability to accommodate larger ships within lower model scales. …”
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A Novel Two-Stage Learning-Based Phase Unwrapping Algorithm via Multimodel Fusion by Chao Yan, Tao Li, Yandong Gao, Shijin Li, Xiang Zhang, Xuefei Zhang, Di Zhang, Huiqin Liu

“…The major advantages of TLPU are as follows: 1) A high-resolution U-Net (HRU-Net) model trained on a dataset constructed according to InSAR interferometric geometry is utilized for the PhU for the first time, which effectively improves the performance of the DLPU. 2) TLPU utilizes the traditional PhU method to optimize the results of DLPU, addressing the issue of weak generalization ability of a single DLPU, while improving accuracy in areas with large-gradient changes. …”
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Efficient Approach for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification Using Fuzzy Thresholding and Deep Learning Algorithms by Nashaat M. Hussain Hassan, Wadii Boulila

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Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction by Pin‐Chun Huang

“…The present study aims to evaluate the optimal combination of these parameters within the dynamic TOPMODEL framework using machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of runoff predictions and bolster the model's reliability. …”
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