UAV Path Planning for Precision Multi-Target Localization by Mahsa Mohammadi, Michael W. Shafer

“…At each designated waypoint, the UAV obtains bearing measurements to tagged animals, considering the associated uncertainty. The algorithm then intelligently recommends subsequent locations that minimize predicted localization uncertainty while accounting for constraints related to mission time, keeping the UAV within signal range, and maintaining a suitable distance from targets to avoid disturbing the wildlife. …”
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UAV target tracking method based on global feature interaction and anchor-frame-free perceptual feature modulation. by Yuanhong Dan, Jinyan Li, Yu Jin, Yong Ji, Zhihao Wang, Dong Cheng

“…In addition, we design an anchor-free frame-aware feature modulation mechanism to reduce computation and generate high-quality anchors while optimizing the target frame refinement computation to improve the adaptability to target deformation motion. …”
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Target Detection and Image Enhancement for Underwater Environment: Research on Improving YOLOv7 by Yang Luo, Wen Feng

“…Aiming at the common low accuracy and efficiency problems in underwater target detection, this paper designs an innovative algorithm based on the YOLOv7 framework. The core of the research lies in enhancing the feature extraction capability of the model, optimizing the feature expression of the model by introducing the CBAM attention mechanism, and improving the original structure of the neck component. …”
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Scalable FPGA Implementation of a Reliability-Based Direct Turbo Decoder for Short Block Codes by Senthil Murugan, Ramesh Bhakthavatchalu, Karthi Balasubramanian, B. Yamuna, Deepak Mishra, Sree Ranjani Rajendran

“…This paper presents the first hardware implementation of the RCODD algorithm on an FPGA, featuring a serial architecture optimized for minimal memory usage and logic complexity. …”
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Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning for Cluster-Based Spectrum Sharing in UAV Swarms by Xiaomin Liao, Yulai Wang, Yang Han, You Li, Chushan Lin, Xuan Zhu

“…Each UAV is equipped with an intelligent agent to execute the deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithm. Correspondingly, the HMDRL-UC consists of two parts: multi-agent proximal policy optimization for cluster head (MAPPO-H) and independent proximal policy optimization for cluster member (IPPO-M). …”
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Photovoltaic Power Forecasting with Weather Conditioned Attention Mechanism by Xuetao Jiang, Yuchun Gou, Meiyu Jiang, Lihui Luo, Qingguo Zhou

“…We propose a Multi-Stream Attention Fusion Network (MSAFN) which utilizes an algorithm to derive the optimal decomposition algorithm for different weather conditions. …”
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Robust Beamforming for Superdirective Antenna Arrays and Experimental Validations by Mengying Gao, Haifan Yin, Liangcheng Han, Jingcheng Xie

“…To solve this optimization problem, we propose an efficient orthogonal complement-aided quadratic constraint least squares (OC-QCLS) algorithm, which achieves the maximum possible directivity under the sensitivity constraint. …”
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rhBNN+ Comprehensive Detections and Analyses of the Human Body Temperatures and Sounds by the Same Smart Mask by Bingcan Liao, Pin Sun, Shuyi Chen, Rihong Huang, Junyu Yang, Guofeng Li, Chengzhi Lv, Nan Zhu, Shui Guan, Hailong Liu, Rong Liu, Ali Mansouri, Changkai Sun

“…The SVM achieved 84.3% accuracy for sound data classification, while the Lion algorithm−optimized SVM achieved an even higher accuracy of 93.6%. …”
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Spatial–degree of freedom improvement of interference alignment in multi-input, multi-output interference channels by Yi-bing Li, Xue-ying Diao, Qian-hui Dong

“…To improve the achievable degree of freedom in the K -user interference network, we propose a rank minimization interference minimization algorithm. Unlike the existing methods concentrating on the promotion of degree of freedom, our rank optimization method works directly with the interference matrix rather than its projection using the receive beamformers. …”
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PHEV Routing with Hybrid Energy and Partial Charging: Solved via Dantzig–Wolfe Decomposition by Zhenhua Chen, Qiong Chen, Cheng Xue, Yiying Chao

“…While the full model fails to solve instances with more than 30 customers, the DW algorithm achieves high-quality solutions with optimality gaps typically below 3%. …”
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Text Detection Method With Emphasis on Text Component Importance and Lightweight Design by Lanlan Yin, Qiming Wu

“…Therefore, this study proposes an image scene text detection method based on a lightweight deep relation inference scene text detection algorithm. This algorithm simplifies the network of detection algorithms that consider the importance of text components, aiming to reduce computational complexity while addressing issues such as excessive smoothing. …”
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Improved Combinatorial Benders Decomposition for a Scheduling Problem with Unrelated Parallel Machines by Francisco Regis Abreu Gomes, Geraldo Robson Mateus

“…For the first set the proposed method performs 21.85% on average faster than the standard implementation of the Benders algorithm. For the second set the proposed method failed to find an optimal solution in only 31 in 600 instances, obtained an average gap of 0.07%, and took an average computational time of 377.86 s, while the best results of the other methods were 57, 0.17%, and 573.89 s, respectively.…”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICACY OF DOSE RADIATION THERAPY REGIMENS FOR TREATING CANCER ACCORDING TO CRITERIA FOR EARLY TOXICITY OF RADIOTHERAPY by V. A. Lisin

“…Optimization of dose fractionation regimens is an important way to increase the effectiveness of radiotherapy for malignant tumors. …”
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Deep reinforcement learning for integrated vessel path planning with safe anchorage allocation by Gil-Ho Shin, Hyun Yang

“…Additionally, the system ensured practicality through path simplification using the Douglas-Peucker algorithm while maintaining safety standards. The visualized optimal paths enhance navigational guidance, thereby improving both maritime traffic safety and port operational efficiency.…”
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UAV spatiotemporal crowdsourcing resource allocation based on deep reinforcement learning by Yaxi LIU, Xulong LI, Jiahao HUO, Wei HUANGFU

“…Traditional approaches to this problem have focused on optimizing the Age of Information (AoI) to ensure timely and equitable data updates. …”
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High-robustness integrated adversarial training method for fingerprint-based indoor localization systems by ZHANG Xuejun, LI Mei, CHEN Hui, WANG Guohua

“…These findings verify that EDEAD optimizes computational efficiency while maintaining high robustness.…”
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Toward Energy Efficiency and Fairness in UAV-Based Task Offloading by Mohamed El-Emary, Ali Ranjha, Diala Naboulsi, Razvan Stanica

“…This results in a joint optimization framework combining 1) a Multi-Agent Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (MADDPG) algorithm for UAV trajectory control to enhance service coverage and energy efficiency, with 2) a low-complexity task offloading algorithm for UEs. …”
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A Hybrid Approach to Cloud Data Security Using ChaCha20 and ECDH for Secure Encryption and Key Exchange by Rebwar Khalid Muhammed, Zryan Najat Rashid, Shaida Jumaah Saydah

“…This approach enhances security during data transmission and storage while mitigating the common vulnerabilities found in single-algorithm solutions. …”
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Automated irrigation of apple trees based on dendrometer sensors by Thainná Waldburger, Thomas Anken, Marianne Cockburn, Achim Walter, Matthias Hatt, Camilo Chiang, Hassan-Roland Nasser

“…Although the tested algorithm proved to be efficient, the results also indicated the potential for optimization. …”
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Effects of PET image reconstruction parameters and tumor-to-background uptake ratio on quantification of PET images from PET/MRI and PET/CT systems by Amena Ali Hussain, Eva Forssell-Aronsson, Tobias Rosholm, Esmaeil Mehrara

“…The Bayesian penalized likelihood (BPL) algorithm, recently introduced, uses a noise penalty factor (β) to achieve full convergence while controlling noise. …”
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