Design and Simulation of a Four-Legged Mobile Robot for Autonomous Navigation on a Spacecraft Hull by Motaz Hassan, Kayla Dremann, Ashton Orosa, Emily Metzger, Nathan Doty, Julia Patek, Siamak Farhad, Ajay Mahajan

“…The robot demonstrated the ability to follow the computed optimal path with a positional deviation of less than 0.5% by the third trial. …”
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Building construction crack detection with BCCD YOLO enhanced feature fusion and attention mechanisms by Wenhao Ren, Zuowei Zhong

“…Abstract An effective algorithm for detecting cracks in bare concrete structures in building construction, capable of identifying small targets, is essential for safeguarding buildings. …”
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Improving classifier decision boundaries and interpretability using nearest neighbors by Johannes Schneider, Arianna Casanova

“…Abstract Neural networks often fail to learn optimal decision boundaries. In this study, we show that these boundaries are typically situated in regions with low training data density, making them highly sensitive to a small number of samples, which, in turn, increases the risk of overfitting. …”
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Acoustic Source Localization Based on the Two-Level Data Aggregation Technology in a Wireless Sensor Network by Yuwu Feng, Guohua Hu, Lei Hong

“…The inherent energy constraints of sensor nodes render energy efficiency optimization a critical challenge in wireless sensor network deployments. …”
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Dynamic Large-Scale Server Scheduling for IVF Queuing Network in Cloud Healthcare System by Yafei Li, Hongfeng Wang, Li Li, Yaping Fu

“…The experimental results show that the optimal service rule of each server’s queue obtained by the RL method is significantly superior to the traditional service rule.…”
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Hybrid Damping Mode MR Damper: Development and Experimental Validation with Semi-Active Control by Jeongwoo Lee, Kwangseok Oh

“…This configuration supports four damping modes—Soft/Soft, Hard/Soft, Soft/Hard, and Hard/Hard—allowing adaptability to varying driving conditions. Magnetic circuit optimization ensures rapid damping force adjustments (≈10 ms), while a semi-active control algorithm incorporating skyhook logic, roll, dive, and squat control strategies was implemented. …”
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Large-Scale Transmission Expansion Planning with Network Synthesis Methods for Renewable-Heavy Synthetic Grids by Adam B. Birchfield, Jong-oh Baek, Joshua Xia

“…The transmission expansion planning (TEP) problem is particularly challenging because of the combinatorial, integer optimization nature of the problem and the complexity of engineering analysis for any one possible solution. …”
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Post-Quantum Cryptographic Frameworks for Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Authentication Systems by Thomas L Barna, Samson Isaac, Christopher Habu, Saratu Habu, Abimbola A Joseph

“…The framework incorporates three innovations: (1) an NTRU-based key establishment protocol, leveraging the Shortest Vector Problem in polynomial lattices, (2) a hash-based authentication mechanism with zero-knowledge proof verification, and (3) a genetic algorithm that dynamically optimizes cryptographic parameters in real-time, based on device capabilities and network conditions. …”
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Enhancing Latent Defect Detection in Built-In Spindle Assembly Lines Through Vibration Data Analysis by Kuo-Hao Li, Chao-Nan Wang, Yao-Chi Tang

“…The integration of these advanced algorithms accurately identified defects and categorized them, thus optimizing manufacturing processes. …”
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A Slack Departure Strategy for Demand Responsive Transit Based on Bounded Rationality by Hongfei Wang, Hongzhi Guan, Huanmei Qin, Wanying Li, Junze Zhu

“…Meanwhile, the passenger’s general travel cost declines by 12%. The optimal discount rate of the incentive mechanism is 20%. …”
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Electric Vehicle Routing with Time Windows and Charging Stations from the Perspective of Customer Satisfaction by Yasin Ünal, İnci Sarıçiçek, Sinem Bozkurt Keser, Ahmet Yazıcı

“…In last-mile logistics, route optimization must consider charging station locations while balancing operational costs and customer satisfaction. …”
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Development and validation of a quick screening tool for predicting neck pain patients benefiting from spinal manipulation: a machine learning study by Changxiao Han, Guangyi Yang, Haibao Wen, Minrui Fu, Bochen Peng, Bo Xu, Xunlu Yin, Ping Wang, Liguo Zhu, Minshan Feng

“…Results The combined LASSO and Boruta algorithms identified nine optimal predictors, with the union feature set achieving superior performance. …”
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Research and application of deep learning object detection methods for forest fire smoke recognition by Luhao He, Yongzhang Zhou, Lei Liu, Yuqing Zhang, Jianhua Ma

“…Abstract Forest fires are severe ecological disasters worldwide that cause extensive ecological destruction and economic losses while threatening biodiversity and human safety. …”
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An edge awareness-enhanced visual SLAM method for underground coal mines by Qi MU, Xin LIANG, Yuanjie GUO, Yuhao WANG, Zhanli LI

“…Specifically, images with clear textures and uniform illumination were obtained using the Retinex algorithm optimized using an adaptive gradient-domain guided filter. …”
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A combined model integrating deep learning, radiomics, and clinical ultrasound features for predicting BRAF V600E mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma with Hashimoto’s thyroidit... by Peng-Fei Zhu, Xiao-Feng Zhang, Pu Zhou, Jiang-Yuan Ben, Hao Wang, Shu-E Zeng, Xin-Wu Cui, Ying He

“…Feature selection was performed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance (mRMR) algorithm, and LASSO regression. The optimal algorithm was selected from nine machine learning algorithms for model construction, including the traditional radiomics model (RAD), the deep learning model (DL), and their fusion model (DL_RAD). …”
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Terrain and individual tree vertical structure-based approach for point clouds co-registration by UAV and Backpack LiDAR by Tingwei Zhang, Xin Shen, Lin Cao

“…., UAV LiDAR systems tend to overlook details of the tree trunk or the lower ground, while Backpack LiDAR systems struggle to capture the treetop, etc. …”
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Improving the Integrity of a Voting Process with Biometric Authentication and Data Encryption by Walter M. Molina, Lino R. Mac Kay, Daniel Subauste

“…Throughout the years, the voting process has under-gone a digital transformation, aiming to achieve greater control and optimize time while ensuring the integrity of each vote. …”
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An Automated and Efficient Slope Unit Division Method Coupled with Computer Graphics and Hydrological Principles by Ting Xiao, Li Zhu, Lichang Wang, Beibei Yang, Can Wang, Haipeng Yao

“…This framework achieves automated slope unit delineation without thresholds while enabling multi-attribute fusion optimization, effectively addressing the shortcomings of HPAM. …”
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Analysis of the Trends and Driving Factors of Cultivated Land Utilization Efficiency in Henan Province from 2000 to 2020 by Henggang Zhang, Chenhui Zhu, Tianyu Jiao, Kaiyue Luo, Xu Ma, Mingyu Wang

“…Additionally, we used a genetic algorithm optimized Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and a particle swarm optimization-based Random Forest (RF) model to assess the comprehensive in-fluence between topography, climate, and human activities on CLUE, in which incorporating Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) values. …”
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Investigation on Circadian Action and Color Quality in Laser-Based Illuminant for General Lighting and Display by Shuo-Di Lei, Bi-Jing Liu, Yang Gao, Xiao-Ya Dong, Yu-Jia Gong, Jian Xu, Yun-Xin Xu, Dong Wang, Zi-Quan Guo, Ting-Zhu Wu, Chen-Liang Zhou, Zong-Jian Cai, Yi-Jun Lu, Zhong Chen

“…In this work, the genetic algorithm is employed to optimize both circadian action factor (CAF) and color quality of laser-based illuminants (LBIs) with three, four, and five spectral bands to disclose its possible use in two common white lighting applications, i.e. bedroom lighting and office lighting. …”
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