Research on Concrete Crack and Depression Detection Method Based on Multi-Level Defect Fusion Segmentation Network by Zhaochen Yao, Yanjuan Li, Hao Fu, Jun Tian, Yang Zhou, Chee-Loong Chin, Chau-Khun Ma

“…Joint detection loss and segmentation loss are used for task co-optimization. On our self-constructed concrete defect dataset, MDFNet significantly outperforms the baseline model. …”
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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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High-robustness integrated adversarial training method for fingerprint-based indoor localization systems by ZHANG Xuejun, LI Mei, CHEN Hui, WANG Guohua

“…In EDEAD, the data distillation technique was employed to improve the quality of the augmented data and the early stopping algorithm was used to save training costs. …”
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Estimating the Risk of Lower Extremity Complications in Adults Newly Diagnosed With Diabetic Polyneuropathy: Retrospective Cohort Study by Alyce S Adams, Catherine Lee, Gabriel Escobar, Elizabeth A Bayliss, Brian Callaghan, Michael Horberg, Julie A Schmittdiel, Connie Trinacty, Lisa K Gilliam, Eileen Kim, Nima S Hejazi, Lin Ma, Romain Neugebauer

“…While data-driven diabetic polyneuropathy algorithms exist, high-performing, clinically useful tools to assess risk are needed to improve clinical care. …”
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Image dehazing based on double branch convolution and detail enhancement by ZHAI Fengwen, ZHU Yutong, JIN Jing

“…The quantitative objective analysis and comparison show that the peak signal-to-noise ratio and the structural similarity index reach 39.69 dB and 0.994 respectively, indicating that there is a certain improvement compared with the optimal algorithm in the comparison network model. …”
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Federated Synergy: Hierarchical Multi-Agent Learning for Sustainable Edge Computing in IIoT by S. Benila, K. Devi

“…It employs multi-agent reinforcement learning to optimize resource allocation and task offloading by leveraging local Actor-Critic models on IoT edge devices. …”
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Transductive Radar Clutter Segmentation Network for Ionospheric Inhomogeneity Clutter Suppression by Yuanbiao Li, Lei Yu, Yinsheng Wei

“…Experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of TRCS-Net in improving clutter suppression performance compared to individual algorithms, leveraging transductive transfer learning and simulation data.…”
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Solar panel fault diagnosis based on the intelligentrecursive method by Saadat Boulanouar, Fengal Boualem

“…It guarantees the optimal functioning of solar panels, maximizing energy production and improving return on investment. …”
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Research on Anti-Interference Performance of Spiking Neural Network Under Network Connection Damage by Yongqiang Zhang, Haijie Pang, Jinlong Ma, Guilei Ma, Xiaoming Zhang, Menghua Man

“…Methods: Therefore, this research constructs two types of spiking neural network models with LIF model as nodes: VGG-SNN and FCNN-SNN, and combines pruning algorithm to simulate network connection damage during the training process. …”
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Boundary Guidance Strategy and Method for Urban Traffic Congestion Region Management in Internet of Vehicles Environment by Chuanxiang Ren, Zhen Wang, Changchang Yin, Hui Xu, Li Wang, Luyao Guo, Juntao Li

“…Meanwhile, a method for the boundary guidance strategy is presented in which the macroscopic fundamental diagram (MFD) is used to determine the optimal accumulation, a traffic flow equilibrium model is established to calculate the real-time accumulation, and a fuzzy adaptive PID control algorithm is designed to calculate the optimal traffic inflow of the traffic congestion region. …”
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Stegan detection method for latent images for intellectual property protection systems by F. B. Tebueva, M. G. Ogur, I. V. Mandritsa, A. B. Chernyshev, G. I. Linets, V. P. Mochalov

“…The method is based on the use of the VGG16 convolutional neural network model, in which the architecture and training parameters are optimized. …”
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Reliability Analysis of Three-dimensional Soil Slopes Considering Spatial Variability of Soil Parameters by Wan Yukuai, Zhou Yuqi, Shao Linlan, Wang Yuke, Zhang Fei

“…To address these limitations, this study employs the covariance matrix decomposition method to generate 3D lognormal random fields for soil parameters, enabling efficient modeling of spatial variability. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is refined with enhanced termination criteria and integrated with the 3D Bishop method to search for the minimum factor of safety (F). …”
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Digital Land Suitability Assessment for Irrigated Cultivation of Some Agricultural Crops Using Machine Learning Approaches (Case Study: Qazvin-Abyek) by F. Jannati, F. Sarmadian

“…The utilization of modern mapping techniques such as digital soil mapping and machine learning algorithms can significantly improve the accuracy of land suitability assessment and crop performance prediction. …”
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Numerical Investigation on Influential Factors for Quality of Smooth Blasting in Rock Tunnels by Baoping Zou, Zhipeng Xu, Jianxiu Wang, Zhanyou Luo, Lisheng Hu

“…As prerequisite for the evaluation of the blasting quality, effective identification of the influential factors affecting smooth blasting usually plays a significant role in the improvement of smooth blasting design. Compared to the expensive and time-consuming experiments including physical modelling and field tests, numerical modelling, as a cost-efficient approach, offers an attractive alternative to investigate the influential factors in terms of weight, which might be more applicable and reliable for the optimization of smooth blasting parameters. …”
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Ultrasound combined with serological markers for predicting neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: a machine learning approach by Yi Yang, Shoulan Zhou, Xiaomin Liu, Yanhong Zhang, Liping Lin, Chenhan Zheng, Xiaohong Zhong

“…SHAP analysis identified bowel peristalsis, C-reactive protein, albumin, bowel thickness, and procalcitonin as the most influential predictors. Decision curve analysis demonstrated a positive relative net benefit of the USPN model compared to the US and serological models in the validation set.ConclusionA machine learning model integrating ultrasound and serological markers significantly improves the prediction of NEC in neonates compared to single-modality approaches. …”
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Research on the ordering strategy problem in supply chain with profit allocation under two-level price-fluctuation sales. by Minchao Zheng, Ying Yu, Jiayang Xu, Yunzhi Mu

“…A discrete algorithm is proposed to approximate the optimal solution, with its convergence rigorously proven. …”
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Credit approval classification through a WASD neuronet by Mourtas Spyridon D.

“…In light of this, a new weights and structure determination (WASD) neuronet has been developed to address the two issues of credit approval mentioned above, as well as to manage its particular features. We improve the learning process of the WASD algorithm with a novel activation function for optimal adaptation to the credit approval model, motivated by the finding that WASD neuronets perform better than traditional back-propagation neuronets in terms of slow training speed and trapping in a local minima. …”
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Research on Heat Dissipation Effect of Radiator Structure of Disc Brake for High-speed Train by Xin WANG, Guoquan WANG, Yong CHEN

“…In order to improve the safety of the braking process of high-speed train, the brake disc heat dissipation structure needs to be optimized. …”
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Research on autonomous obstacle avoidance of mountainous tractors based on semantic neural network and laser SLAM. by Ningjie Chang, Xianghai Yan, Bingxin Chen, Yiwei Wu, Liyou Xu

“…Finally, the 3D map of mountain environment containing semantic information is further constructed by combining laser SLAM technology. A* algorithm is used on the map for global path planning to realize the autonomous obstacle avoidance function of mountain tractors. …”
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A Reliability Assessment Method for Distribution Networks Based on Conditional Generative Adversarial Network and Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning by Huihui XU, Yunfei TIAN, Yuyang ZHAO, Jing PENG, Qingxin SHI, Rui CHENG

“…Secondly, a multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) model is established, and a training algorithm integrating imitation learning and exploratory learning is proposed, enabling the agents to acquire optimal policies through interactive learning with an expert experience model. …”
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