Comparative Evaluation of Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Multi-Agent Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning in 2D and 3D Environments by Mirza Aqib Ali, Adnan Maqsood, Usama Athar, Hasan Raza Khanzada

“…Our findings reveal significant performance differences between the algorithms across multiple dimensions. DDPG consistently demonstrated superior reward optimization and collision avoidance performance, while PPO and MADDPG excelled in the execution time required to reach the goal. …”
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A Framework for Generating S-Box Circuits with Boyer–Peralta Algorithm-Based Heuristics, and Its Applications to AES, SNOW3G, and Saturnin by Yongjin Jeon, Seungjun Baek, Giyoon Kim, Jongsung Kim

“…The gate count in the cipher and the circuit depth must be low to minimize these two metrics. Many optimization strategies have been developed for the linear layer, led by the Boyer–Peralta (BP) algorithm. …”
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Electric Vehicle Routing Problem with Heterogeneous Energy Replenishment Infrastructures Under Capacity Constraints by Bowen Song, Rui Xu

“…Extensive numerical experiments demonstrate HACO’s effective integration of problem-specific characteristics. The algorithm resolves charging conflicts via dynamic rescheduling while optimizing charging-battery swapping decisions under an on-demand energy replenishment strategy, achieving global cost minimization. …”
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Optimal Capacity Configuration and Day-Ahead Scheduling of Wind-Solar-Hydrogen Coupled Power Generation System by Chengzhen JIA, Lingmei WANG, Enlong MENG, Derong YANG, Dongjie GUO, Yushan LIU

“…In order to realize the optimal capacity allocation and day-ahead scheduling in wind-solar-hydrogen coupled generation system, the NSGA-II intelligent optimization algorithm is used to solve the multi-objective optimization problem of capacity allocation, and the optimal dispatching algorithm considering hydrogen transportation constraint is constructed on power generation side. …”
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Optimum sizing of hybrid sustainable and renewable energy systems using a modified harris hawks optimizer by Djamel Eddine Sifou, Aissa Kheldoun, Ahmed Chaib, Hamza Belmadani, Hisham Alharbi, Saleh S. Alharbi, Takele Ferede Agajie, Sherif S.M. Ghoneim

“…To boost the use of renewable energy sources while maintaining reliability and affordability, Multi-source renewable and sustainable energy systems must be optimally sized. …”
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Enhancing Fuzzy C-Means Clustering with a Novel Standard Deviation Weighted Distance Measure by Ahmed Husham Mohammed, Marwan Abdul Hameed Ashour

“…It was proven  through the experimental results that  the proposed distance measure Weighted Euclidean distance  had the advantage over improving the work of the HFCM algorithm through the criterion (Obj_Fun, Iteration, Min_optimization, good fit clustering and overlap) when (c = 2,3) and according to the simulation results, c = 2 was chosen to form groups for the real data, which contributed to determine the best objective function (23.93, 22.44, 18.83) at degrees of fuzzing (1.2, 2, 2.8), while according to the degree of fuzzing (m = 3.6), the objective function for Euclidean Distance (ED) was the lowest, but the criteria were (Iter. = 2, Min_optimization = 0 and )  which confirms that (WED) is the best.…”
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Applicable Image Security Based on Computational Genetic Approach and Self-Adaptive Substitution by Nawal Shaltout, Ahmed A.Abd El-Latif, Waleed M. Al-Adrousy, Samir Elmougy

“…Hence, it is essential to investigate and develop new cryptographic algorithms to ensure the protection and privacy of multimedia data at rest and during transmission through the communication channel while attempting to overcome the limitations of traditional cryptographic methods. …”
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Enhancing Adaptive Spectrum Access: An Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted CRN for Future Wireless Communication by Vishwas Srivastava, Binod Prasad

“…To address this, we propose an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS)-assisted enhanced ASAM (EASAM) CR network (CRN). Additionally, we optimize the IRS phase shifts and ST’s transmit power using the Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm. …”
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Designing an explainable bio-inspired model for suspended sediment load estimation: eXtreme Gradient Boosting coupled with Marine Predators Algorithm by Roozbeh Moazenzadeh, Okan Mert Katipoğlu, Ahmadreza Shateri, Hamid Nasiri, Mohammed Abdallah

“…This study aimed to develop an accurate and reliable model for predicting suspended sediment load (SL) in river systems, which is crucial for water resource management and environmental protection. While Xtreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), a powerful ensemble machine learning (ML) model, has been employed in previous studies, the novelty of this research lies in the introduction of a hybrid approach that synergistically combines XGB with the bio-inspired Marine Predators Algorithm (XGB-MPA) to estimate SL in the Yeşilirmak River (Turkey). …”
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Reinforcement Learning-Based Augmentation of Data Collection for Bayesian Optimization Towards Radiation Survey and Source Localization by Jeremy Marquardt, Leonard Lucas, Stylianos Chatzidakis

“…Safer and more efficient characterization of radioactive environments requires exploring intelligently, utilizing robotic systems which use smart strategies and physics-based statistical models. Bayesian Optimization (BO) provides one such statistical framework to explainably find the global maximum within noisy contexts while also minimizing the number of trials. …”
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Automated Class Imbalance Learning via Few-Shot Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization With Deep Kernel Gaussian Processes by Zhaoyang Wang, Shuo Wang, Damien Ernst, Chenguang Xiao

“…Automated Class Imbalance Learning (AutoCIL) is an emerging paradigm that leverages Combined Algorithm Selection and Hyperparameter Optimization (CASH) to automate the configuration of resampling strategies and classifiers for imbalanced classification tasks. …”
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Development of compact mechanism for lithium-ion battery venting gas fires using Cantera ordinary differential equation neural network algorithm by Mengjie Li, Hao Hu, Li Lu, Huangwei Zhang

“…The resulting COM mechanism, with 30 species and 213 reactions, achieves a high fidelity of 94.8 % in predicting ignition delay times across equivalence ratios from 0.3 to 2.5, demonstrating the reliability and robustness of CODENN algorithm. Further analysis of speciation data and CO net production rates shows that the COM mechanism closely aligns with the species evolution of the ORI mechanism during autoignition, while exhibiting notably more intense CO production and consumption than the ORI mechanism. …”
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Ant Colony Optimization for Jakarta Historical Tours: A Comparative Analysis of GPS and Map Image Approaches by Gabriel Bodhi, Charleen, Devi Fitrianah

“…The ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm is implemented in several topics, particularly in solving combinatorial optimization problems. …”
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Combining theory and usability testing to inform optimization and implementation of an online primary care depression management tool by Nicola McCleary, Justin Presseau, Isabelle Perkins, Brittany Mutsaers, Claire E. Kendall, Janet Yamada, Katharine Gillis, Douglas Green

“…To evaluate usability, participants used a written patient scenario to work through the algorithm while verbalizing their thoughts (‘Think Aloud’). …”
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Alignment Optimization of Elastically Supported Submarine Propulsion Shafting Based on Dynamic Bearing Load Influence Numbers by Jinlin Liu, Zheng Gu, Junhui He, Shijie Cao

“…Taking the equivalent displacements of the bearings as variables, the alignment optimization of the shafting was achieved by combining the genetic algorithm and the response surfaces. …”
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Using PAT for Energy Recovery and Pressure Reduction in Water Distribution Networks by Hamed Mohammadi, Mahnaz Ghaeini-Hessaroeyeh, Ehsan Fadaei-Kermani

“…At first, the aim of optimization is to determine the optimum output of PRVs. …”
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Aircraft range fuel prediction study based on WPD with IAPO optimized BiLSTM–KAN model by Weizhen Tang, Jie Dai, Yuantai Li

“…Additionally, the SPM chaotic mapping strategy is utilized for population initialization, while the introduction of the golden sine operator variation strategy enhances the local search capabilities of the algorithm. …”
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Harnessing Moderate-Sized Language Models for Reliable Patient Data Deidentification in Emergency Department Records: Algorithm Development, Validation, and Implementation Study by Océane Dorémus, Dylan Russon, Benjamin Contrand, Ariel Guerra-Adames, Marta Avalos-Fernandez, Cédric Gil-Jardiné, Emmanuel Lagarde

“… Abstract BackgroundThe digitization of health care, facilitated by the adoption of electronic health records systems, has revolutionized data-driven medical research and patient care. While this digital transformation offers substantial benefits in health care efficiency and accessibility, it concurrently raises significant concerns over privacy and data security. …”
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Optimized Identity Authentication via Channel State Information for Two-Factor User Verification in Information Systems by Chuangeng Tian, Fanjia Li, Xiaomeng Liu, Juanjuan Li

“…Feature extraction is further optimized through a dual-threshold moving window detection algorithm for precise activity segmentation, a subcarrier selection method to filter redundant or unstable channels, and principal component analysis (PCA) to reduce feature dimensionality while retaining 90% of critical information. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Large-Scale EVs Charging Path Planning and Charging Pricing Strategy for Charging Station by Weicheng Hou, Qingsong Luo, Xiangdong Wu, Yimin Zhou, Gangquan Si

“…Then, a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is applied to solve the optimal solution of charging station pricing designation. …”
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