Multi-UAV Trajectory Optimization Under Dynamic Threats: An Enhanced GWO Algorithm Integrating a Priori and Real-Time Data by Zihan Zhou, Yanhong Guo, Yitao Wang, Jingfan Lyu, Haoran Gong, Xin Ye, Yachao Li

“…Our research integrates a priori knowledge of threat zone locations, speeds, and directions with real-time data on the UAVs position relative to the threat zones to effectively manage dynamic threat zones, allowing UAVs to dynamically decide whether to navigate around or through these zones, thus significantly reducing trajectory costs. To further improve search efficiency and solution quality, strategies such as greedy initialization and K-means clustering are incorporated, enhancing the algorithms multi-objective optimization capabilities. …”
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Optimizing Multi-Echelon Delivery Routes for Perishable Goods with Time Constraints by Manqiong Sun, Yang Xu, Feng Xiao, Hao Ji, Bing Su, Fei Bu

“…In the second stage, the initial routing solution is optimized using a linear programming approach from the Ortools solver combined with an Improved Adaptive Large Neighborhood Search (IALNS) algorithm. …”
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UAV Path Optimization for WSN in Smart Agriculture by Katia Karam, Ali Mansour, Mohamad Khaldi, Benoit Clement, Mohammad Ammad-Uddin

“…The algorithm ensures that the UAV hovers at an optimal position within each sensor’s coverage area, minimizing unnecessary movements. …”
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A Chaotic Decomposition-Based Approach for Enhanced Multi-Objective Optimization by Javad Alikhani Koupaei, Mohammad Javad Ebadi

“…The evaluation metrics, including inverted generational distance (IGD), generational distance (GD), and spacing (SP), demonstrated that the proposed method achieves competitive optimization accuracy and efficiency. While maintaining computational feasibility, our approach provides a well-balanced trade-off between exploration and exploitation, leading to improved solution diversity and convergence stability. …”
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An improved lightweight tiny-person detection network based on YOLOv8: IYFVMNet by Fan Yang, Lihu Pan, Hongyan Cui, Linliang Zhang

“…This operation also reduces the computational cost by decreasing the amount of required feature map channels, while maintaining the effectiveness of the feature representation. (3) he Minimum Point Distance Intersection over Union loss function is employed to optimize bounding box detection during model training. (4) to construct the overall network structure, the Layer-wise Adaptive Momentum Pruning algorithm is used for thinning.ResultsExperiments on the TinyPerson dataset demonstrate that IYFVMNet achieves a 46.3% precision, 30% recall, 29.3% mAP50, and 11.8% mAP50-95.DiscussionThe model exhibits higher performance in terms of accuracy and efficiency when compared to other benchmark models, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the improved algorithm (e.g., YOLO-SGF, Guo-Net, TRC-YOLO) in small-object detection and provides a reference for future research.…”
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Multi-objective multi-workflow task offloading based on evolutionary optimization by Teliekebieke Misha, Lisheng Sun, Zheng-yi Chai

“…Simulation results demonstrate that our algorithm optimally balances delay and energy consumption requirements compared to existing methods, while enhancing the diversity and convergence of non-dominated solutions.…”
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RE-BPFT: An Improved PBFT Consensus Algorithm for Consortium Blockchain Based on Node Credibility and ID3-Based Classification by Junwen Ding, Xu Wu, Jie Tian, Yuanpeng Li

“…Experimental results indicate that RE-BPFT markedly reduces consensus latency and communication costs while achieving higher throughput and better scalability than classical PBFT, RBFT, and PPoR algorithms. …”
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Optimizing PAPR performance for 6G OTFS waveform using adaptive genetic PTS method for Rician fading channels by Arun Kumar, Aziz Nanthaamornphong, Nishant Gaur

“…The proposed AGA-PTS method enhances conventional genetic algorithms by adaptively tuning the crossover and mutation rates according to the convergence behavior, leading to improved optimization efficiency and reduced signal distortion. …”
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Hybrid Population-Based Hill Climbing Algorithm for Generating Highly Nonlinear S-boxes by Oleksandr Kuznetsov, Nikolay Poluyanenko, Kateryna Kuznetsova, Emanuele Frontoni, Marco Arnesano

“…Our approach demonstrates remarkable efficiency, requiring only 49,277 evaluations on average to generate such S-boxes, representing a 600-fold improvement over traditional simulated annealing methods and a 15-fold improvement over recent genetic algorithm variants. …”
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Detection of water surface targets based on improved Deformable DETR by Pengjiu WANG, Junbin Gong, Wei LUO, Xiao HUANG, Junjie GUO

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Multi-objective layout optimization of hospital outpatient clinics based on NSGA II by Yanlin Zhao, Jiamei Gu

“…Abstract This study utilizes an improved NSGA-II algorithm to conduct a multi-objective optimization of the hospital outpatient department layout. …”
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Metaheuristic Optimization of Wind Turbine Airfoils with Maximum-Thickness and Angle-of-Attack Constraints by Jinane Radi, Jesús Enrique Sierra-García, Matilde Santos, Carlos Armenta-Déu, Abdelouahed Djebli

“…The drag and lift coefficients are estimated, and a metaheuristic optimization technique, genetic algorithm, is applied to maximize the glide ratio while reducing the difference from the desired design parameters. …”
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Evolutionary Optimization for the Classification of Small Molecules Regulating the Circadian Rhythm Period: A Reliable Assessment by Antonio Arauzo-Azofra, Jose Molina-Baena, Maria Luque-Rodriguez

“…We applied a genetic algorithm to optimize feature selection and classification performance. …”
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IoT driven healthcare monitoring with evolutionary optimization and game theory by Shitharth Selvarajan, Hariprasath Manoharan, Taher Al-Shehari, Nasser A. Alsadhan, Subav Singh

“…By incorporating two evolutionary algorithms, the proposed approach optimizes the state of action for each participant while reducing energy consumption and processing delay. …”
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Hybridization and Optimization of Bio and Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Techniques of Beacon Nodes Scheduling for Localization in Underwater IoT Networks by Umar Draz, Tariq Ali, Sana Yasin, Muhammad Hasanain Chaudary, Muhammad Ayaz, El-Hadi M. Aggoune, Isha Yasin

“…This framework is crucial for improving data delivery, optimizing Route REQuest (RREQ) and Routing Overhead (RO), while minimizing Average End-to-End (AE2E) delays and localization errors. …”
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Enhancing workflow efficiency with a modified Firefly Algorithm for hybrid cloud edge environments by Deafallah Alsadie, Musleh Alsulami

“…In this study, we evaluate various scheduling algorithms, emphasizing the Modified Firefly Optimization Algorithm (ModFOA) and comparing it with established methods such as Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). …”
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Hybrid RSA-ROA Scheduling Algorithm for Minimization of Power Loss and Improving the Renewable with Sustainable Energy Harvesting in Power System by Cuddapah Anitha, Virendra Swaroop Sangtani, Ajay Kumar Bansal, Mahaveerakannan R., R. Rajesh Sharma, Saravanan M. S.

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A Novel Six-Dimensional Chimp Optimization Algorithm—Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization Scheme for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Assisted Energy Harvesting in Batt... by Mehrdad Shoeibi, Anita Ershadi Oskouei, Masoud Kaveh

“…To address these limitations, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) offer a promising solution by dynamically manipulating the wireless propagation environment to enhance signal strength and improve energy harvesting capabilities. In this paper, we propose a novel deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithm that optimizes the phase shifts of RISs to maximize the network’s achievable rate while satisfying IoT devices’ energy harvesting constraints. …”
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Sparse Adaptive Optimization Based on Low Rank Decomposition for Image Defect Detection by Daihong Jiang, Zhixiang Chen, Sanyou Zhang, Yunfei Li, Lu Zhao

“…The proposed model enhances the structural expressiveness of the sparse component while preserving the global low-rank structure. To solve the resulting optimization problem efficiently, we develop a tailored algorithm based on operator splitting techniques, significantly improving computational efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. …”
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Joint Optimization of Caching and Recommendation with Performance Guarantee for Effective Content Delivery in IoT by Zhiyong Liu, Hong Shen, Hui Tian

“…Experimental results demonstrate that our algorithm dramatically improves the popular least-recently used (LRU) algorithm. …”
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