An Improved Low-Bit-Rate Image Compression Framework Based on Semantic-Aware Model and Neighborhood Attention by Chengbin Zeng, Liang Zhang

“…In addition, our proposed algorithm effectively mitigates distortions in facial and textual regions while preserving the structural integrity and visual fidelity. …”
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A Data Resource Trading Price Prediction Method Based on Improved LightGBM Ensemble Model by Wan Nie, Bingliang Shen, Desheng Li

“…To address the key challenges of limited practical application, high implementation difficulty, and poor generalization capability in existing theoretical models for data resource pricing, this study employs generative adversarial network (GAN) to augment the dataset and constructs a DRV-LightGBM model based on a Bayesian parameter optimization algorithm that maximizes the coefficient of determination (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$R^{2}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) to predict data resource transaction prices and provide post-hoc explanations for the prediction model. …”
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Research on the policy inconsistency, network motifs and low carbon effects for municipal solid waste management by Bo Lv, Tianxu Cui, Daiheng Li, Weiyue Yao

“…This study combines the policy consistency formula, a four-node network motif evolution algorithm, and the Exponential Random Graph Model (ERGM), analyzing MSWM green network motifs with carbon emission data. …”
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Parametric Sensitivity Analysis of Safe Train Interval Model Based on Relative Braking Distance by QIAN Hua, LYU Haojiong

“…This study sought to analyze the sensitivity of key parameters affecting these safe intervals, to harness the potential of virtual coupling technology in improving efficiency while ensuring operational safety. The qualitative analysis based on a safe time interval model and the quantitative analysis based on simulations using the model plus an algorithm, were conducted, shedding light on the extent of influence from key parameters in the safe interval model on stopping time differences. …”
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Challenges and Opportunities in Remote Sensing-Based Fuel Load Estimation for Wildfire Behavior and Management: A Comprehensive Review by Arnick Abdollahi, Marta Yebra

“…We reviewed the literature of the applications of remote sensing in fuel load estimation over a 12-year period, highlighting the capabilities and limitations of different remote-sensing sensors and technologies. While inherent technological constraints currently hinder optimal fuel load mapping using remote sensing, recent and anticipated developments in remote-sensing technology promise to enhance these capabilities significantly. …”
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Real-time and Cost-efficient Indoor Localization and Mapping Solution for Emergency Response Applications by H. Elsayed, A. Shaker

“…It utilizes the Google Cartographer SLAM engine to generate real-time 2D raster maps and stream position and orientation data at 200 poses per second, ensuring continuous poses feed while minimizing latency. The resulting maps are continuously being optimized using a loop-closing algorithm to reduce drift and maintain the trajectory integrity. …”
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Variable Selection for Multivariate Failure Time Data via Regularized Sparse-Input Neural Network by Bin Luo, Susan Halabi

“…To capture potential nonlinear effects, we further extend the approach to a sparse-input neural network model with structured group penalties on input-layer weights. Both methods are optimized using a composite gradient descent algorithm combining standard gradient steps with proximal updates. …”
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Initialization Methods for FPGA-Based EMT Simulations by Xin Ma, Xiao-Ping Zhang

“…To accelerate initialization, software-to-hardware algorithm and structure are developed to automate initialization data sources for different topologies. …”
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Runoff Prediction and Uncertainty Analysis for Xijiang River Basin Based on CMIP6 Climate Scenarios by WU Huiming, YAN Meng, ZHOU Shuai

“…Based on this, the Xin'anjiang hydrological model (XAJ) is built, and the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is employed to calibrate and validate the model parameters. …”
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Bagging Vs. Boosting in Ensemble Machine Learning? An Integrated Application to Fraud Risk Analysis in the Insurance Sector by Ruixing Ming, Osama Mohamad, Nisreen Innab, Mohamed Hanafy

“…Addressing the pressing challenge of insurance fraud, which significantly impacts financial losses and trust within the insurance industry, this study introduces an innovative automated detection system utilizing ensemble machine learning (EML) algorithms. The approach encompasses four strategic phases: 1) Tackling data imbalance through diverse re-sampling methods (Over-sampling, Under-sampling, and Hybrid); 2) Optimizing feature selection (Filtering, Wrapping, and Embedding) to enhance model accuracy; 3) employing binary classification techniques (Bagging and Boosting) for effective fraud identification; and 4) applying explanatory model analysis (Shapley Additive Explanations, Break-down plot, and variable-importance Measure) to evaluate the influence of individual features on model performance. …”
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Contagious disease outbreaks: Distinguishing between constant and variable order using the SEIAR model by S.Sepehr Tabatabaei, Mohammadreza Dehghan

“…A heuristic approach is proposed for parameter estimation using a Genetic Optimization Algorithm, which evaluates all possible scenarios for the order and suggests parameter sets that perform well across these scenarios. …”
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G-RCenterNet: Reinforced CenterNet for Robotic Arm Grasp Detection by Jimeng Bai, Guohua Cao

“…The proposed G-RCenterNet algorithm is embedded into a robotic grasping system, where a structured light depth camera captures target images, and the grasp detection network predicts the optimal grasp box. …”
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Performance of Hybrid Transmission of a D2D Communication With Energy Harvesting and Ambient Backscattering by Saranya Karattupalayam Chidambaram, Yogesh Kumar Choukiker, Abhijit Bhowmick

“…An algorithm is proposed to maximize the D2D network throughput. …”
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GREEN ECONOMY AND HOLISTIC PLANNING BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEAPPLICATION by STEVOVIC IVAN, HADROVIĆ SABAHUDIN, JOVANOVIC MIHAILO

“…On the one hand, IT such as machine learning, data analytics, and optimization algorithms offer immense potential to enhance resource efficiency, optimize energy systems, and facilitate sustainable decision-making processes. …”
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A robust method for evaluating the potentials of 15-minute cities: Implications for sustainable urban futures by Jianying Wang, Mei-Po Kwan, Gezhi Xiu, Fangxu Deng

“…In this study, we propose a robust method for evaluating a city’s 15minC potential — a city’s capability to achieve widespread 15-minute accessibility while maintaining an optimal balance between resource efficiency and resident accessibility. …”
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Refined Assessment Method of Offshore Wind Resources Based on Interpolation Method by Wenchuan Meng, Zaimin Yang, Zhi Rao, Shuang Li, Xin Lin, Jingkang Peng, Yuwei Cao, Yingquan Chen

“…To enhance the prediction accuracy of offshore wind speed, this study employs an interpolation algorithm to improve spatial resolution based on the ERA5 reanalysis dataset. …”
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A deep decentralized privacy-preservation framework for online social networks by Samuel Akwasi Frimpong, Mu Han, Emmanuel Kwame Effah, Joseph Kwame Adjei, Isaac Hanson, Percy Brown

“…Our methodology employs a two-tier architecture: the first tier uses an elitism-enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization and Gravitational Search Algorithm (ePSOGSA) for optimizing feature selection, while the second tier employs an enhanced Non-symmetric Deep Autoencoder (e-NDAE) for anomaly detection. …”
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NAVIGATING THE LANDSCAPE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW by Houljakbe Houlteurbe Dagou, Asli Pelin Gurgun Yildiz, Kerim Koc, Handan Kunkcu

“…This study was initiated with thorough investigation to determine the optimal Market Basket Analysis (MBA) algorithms for the Co-Market Intelligent Application using Association Rule Mining (ARM). …”
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Factor Graph-Based Planning as Inference for Autonomous Vehicle Racing by Salman Bari, Xiagong Wang, Ahmad Schoha Haidari, Dirk Wollherr

“…By leveraging the duality between optimization and inference, a fast solution to the maximum a posteriori estimation of the factor graph is obtained via least-squares optimization. …”
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A Deformation Reconstruction Strategy for Integrated Truss Structures Subjected to Thermal–Mechanical Load by Zexing Yu, Xiaofei Ma, Jialong Zhu, Dayu Zhang, Yonggang Xue, Pengfei Huang, Yichen Li, Hao Li

“…The proposed approach utilizes Ko displacement theory as the core algorithm, while the least squares optimization method is employed to determine the integration with unknown initial values during the reconstruction process. …”
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