Utility-based optimization of Fujikawa's basket trial design - Pre-specified protocol of a comparison study. by Lukas D Sauer, Alexander Ritz, Meinhard Kieser

“…In a comparison study using simulations and numerical calculations, we are planning to investigate the use of utility functions for quantifying the compromise between power and type-I error inflation and the use of numerical optimization algorithms for optimizing these functions. …”
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Optimizing radiomics for prostate cancer diagnosis: feature selection strategies, machine learning classifiers, and MRI sequences by Eugenia Mylona, Dimitrios I. Zaridis, Charalampos Ν. Kalantzopoulos, Nikolaos S. Tachos, Daniele Regge, Nikolaos Papanikolaou, Manolis Tsiknakis, Kostas Marias, ProCAncer-I Consortium, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis

“…Key Points Radiomics is a growing field that can still be optimized. Feature selection method impacts radiomics models’ performance more than ML algorithms. …”
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Integrating Digital Twin and BIM for Special-Length-Based Rebar Layout Optimization in Reinforced Concrete Construction by Daniel Darma Widjaja, Jeeyoung Lim, Sunkuk Kim

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6G virtualized beamforming: a novel framework for optimizing massive MIMO in 6G networks by Ahmed M. Alwakeel

“…Our framework employs a combination of advanced machine learning algorithms and software-defined networking to dynamically allocate beamforming resources, improving adaptability in high-density environments and optimizing signal-to-noise ratios. …”
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Queen honey bee migration (QHBM) optimization for droop control on DC microgrid under load variation by Aripriharta Aripriharta, Mochammad Syarifudin Al Rasyid, Muhammad Cahyo Bagaskoro, Irham Fadlika, Sujito Sujito, Arif Nur Afandi, Saodah Omar, Norzanah Rosmin

“…Simulation results show that QHBM reaches an error of 0.8737 at the fourth iteration. The QHBM and PSO algorithms successfully optimized the performance of the DC microgrid under diverse loads, with QHBM converging in 5 iterations with an error of about 0.8737, and PSO in 40 iterations drawn error is 0.9 while keeping the current deviation less than 1.5 A and voltage error less than 0.5 V. …”
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From Fourier topology representation to optimal robot: evolution of an ultrahigh performance XYθ z nanopositioner by Zheng Lyu, Zilin Yang, Aiwu Zhou, Kang Tai, Guo Zhan Lum

“…Here we use a unique combination of kinematic analyses and evolutionary algorithms to determine our robot’s optimal geometry in which its structural topology is represented by Fourier basis functions. …”
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An integration of ensemble deep learning with hybrid optimization approaches for effective underwater object detection and classification model by G. Abirami, S. Nagadevi, J. D. Dorathi Jayaseeli, T. Prabhakara Rao, R S M Lakshmi Patibandla, Rajanikanth Aluvalu, K Srihari

“…In this manuscript, an Underwater Object Detection and Classification Utilizing the Ensemble Deep Learning Approach and Hybrid Optimization Algorithms (UODC-EDLHOA) technique is developed. …”
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Optimization of PV parameters under varied environmental conditions: A hybrid secant–Newton-Raphson method by Brahim El Fahmi, Driss Saadaoui, Imade Choulli, Khalid Assalaou, Ismail Abazine, Mustapha Elyaqouti, El hanafi Arjdal, Mohammed Agdam, Yassine El aidi Idrissi

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Research on Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Method Based on MPE and Multi-Strategy Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm Under Local Mean Decomposition by Haodong Chi, Huiyuan Chen

“…Furthermore, considering the instability of classification caused by the empirical setting of hidden layer nodes in the extreme learning machine (ELM), a multi-strategy improved sparrow search algorithm is proposed to optimize ELM parameters. This algorithm integrates an adaptive Levy flight mechanism and dynamic reverse learning. …”
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Evolved Motor Design Process to Reduce the Design Expense of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motor by Jong-Min Ahn, Dong-Kuk Lim, Min-Mo Koo

“…This paper proposes a design process that combines an initial electromagnetic design using analytical techniques with an optimal design based on a multi-objective optimization algorithm, aiming to reduce the design cost of an axial flux permanent magnet motor for urban air mobility traction. …”
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Maximum power point tracking of photovoltaic module based on Particle Swarm Optimization enhanced with Quasi-Newton method. by Montaser Abdelsattar, Hamdi Ali Mohamed, Mohamed A Ismeil, Ahmed A Zaki Diab

“…The Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm represents a powerful optimal MPP tracker due to its simplicity and has enhanced greatest exploration characteristics. …”
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Pore size classification and prediction based on distribution of reservoir fluid volumes utilizing well logs and deep learning algorithm in a complex lithology by Hassan Bagheri, Reza Mohebian, Ali Moradzadeh, Behnia Azizzadeh Mehmandost Olya

“…So, all three feature selection algorithms introduced the number of 4 logs as the most optimal number of inputs to the DL algorithm with different combinations of logs for each of the three desired outputs. …”
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Optimal fusion β-quaternion filtering from delayed observations and packet losses with compensation strategy under properness by J. D. Jiménez-López, R. M. Fernández-Alcalá, F. Gutiérrez-Trujillo, E. Grassucci, D. Comminiello

“…Under first-order properness conditions, a recursive algorithm is developed to compute the optimal filter. …”
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Optimal diagnostic strategy for coronavirus disease 2019 detection in liver transplant recipients: Critical review of available evidence by Michael T Olson, Tania Triantafyllou, Saurabh Singhal

“…Liver transplant centers should validate the algorithm presented herein, which is based on existing evidence and designed to maximize patient and provider safety, while assuring accuracy in diagnosis.…”
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Stochastic Planning of Synergetic Conventional Vehicle and UAV Delivery Operations by Konstantinos Kouretas, Konstantinos Kepaptsoglou

“…A nested genetic algorithm is initially used to solve the problem under fixed conditions. …”
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Robust Design Optimization of Viscoelastic Damped Composite Structures Integrating Model Order Reduction and Generalized Stochastic Collocation by Tianyu Wang, Chao Xu, Teng Li

“…Pareto optimal solutions are determined by combining the proposed MOR and gSC approaches with a well-established Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA-II) algorithm, which accounts for robustness in handling design variables, objectives, and constraints. …”
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A novel approach for music genre identification using ZFNet, ELM, and modified electric eel foraging optimizer by Shuang Zhang, Zhiyong Sun, Hasan Jafari

“…Furthermore, the model incorporates a newly developed metaheuristic algorithm called the Modified Electric Eel Foraging Optimization (MEEFO) algorithm to optimize the ELM parameters and enhance overall performance. …”
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Convergence Study of Minimizing the Nonconvex Total Delay Using the Lane-Based Optimization Method for Signal-Controlled Junctions by C. K. Wong, Y. Y. Lee

“…A set of constraints is set up to ensure the feasibility and safety of the resultant optimized lane markings and signal settings. The main difficulty to solve this high-dimension nonlinear nonconvex delay minimization problem using cutting plane algorithm is the requirement of substantial computational efforts to reach a good-quality solution while approximating the nonlinear solution space. …”
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Optimizing drone-based pollination method by using efficient target detection and path planning for complex durian orchards by Ruipeng Tang, Jianxun Tang, Mohamad Sofian Abu Talip, Narendra Kumar Aridas, Binghong Guan

“…This study proposes an AI-powered drone-based pollination method for complex durian orchards, integrating improved object detection and optimized path planning. Specifically, we enhance the YOLO-v8 algorithm using the GhostNet lightweight network to reduce computational complexity while boosting detection precision. …”
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A Bio-Optimization Approach for Renewable Energy Management: The Case of a University Building in a Tropical Climate by Orlando Aguilar Pinzón, Orlando Aguilar Gallardo, Miguel Chen Austin

“…These findings highlight some of the challenges with integrating renewable energy systems into existing buildings while showcasing the potential of biomimetic algorithms, like the PSO and the GA, for targeted optimization tasks. …”
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