Exact Algorithms for the Satellite Image Selection Problem by Swat Sylwester, Antczak Maciej, Zok Tomasz, Blazewicz Jacek, Musial Jedrzej

“…The main question is how to optimally select the subset of available images to fully cover the AOI while minimizing total cost and cloud coverage. …”
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Stochastic Explicit Calibration Algorithm for Survival Models by Jeongho Park, Sangwook Kang, Gwangsu Kim

“…In addition, we highlight how improved calibration can improve downstream tasks, including optimizing resource allocation and improving patient care decisions. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Local Operator Configurations in the Multi-Demand Multidimensional Knapsack Problem by José García, Ivo Cattarinich, Paola Moraga, Hernan Pinto

“…In this work, we investigate four local operator configurations—Add, Drop, Swap, and All Operator—within the Whale Optimization Algorithm framework. Our approach integrates these operators to broaden search coverage and refine candidate solutions. …”
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Predictive modelling of whole-body vibration transmission through strategic locations of human body using artificial neural networks by Ali Murtoja Shaikh, Bibhuti Bhusan Mandal

“…Methods: Employing a multilayer feed-forward neural network integrated with the back propagation algorithm, an optimal setup was explored. Data were collected from 52 adult male subjects. …”
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Type VII secretion system gene mutations driving global mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission revealed by whole genomic sequence by Jian-Jun Yang, Jian-Jun Yang, Yuan-long Hu, Ping-yi Sun, Ling Wang, Xian-Jin Xie, Ting-Ting Wang

“…The intersection of these two independent methods was recognized as the optimal set of risk mutations for TB transmission. …”
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Multi-Project Scheduling with Uncertainty and Resource Flexibility: A Narrative Review and Exploration of Future Landscapes by Marzieh Aghileh, Anabela Tereso, Filipe Alvelos, Maria Odete Monteiro Lopes

“…It categorizes solution approaches, from exact algorithms to heuristic and metaheuristic methods, while reviewing the primary instance sets and benchmarks used in the field. …”
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Construction and application of a digital twin model for multi-objectiveoptimization of intelligent tape conveyor system by Wei CHEN, Jingzhao LI, Qing SHI, Jichao LIU, Huashun LI

“…Moreover, forecast values of sweep force at the current moment help formulate the dispatch plan for the cleaning mechanism in the next moment, thus ensuring precise control of the physical model. The Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA) is employed to optimize parameters in this blueprint, facilitating real-time scheduling by rapidly converging to the global optimum. …”
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Multi-user joint task offloading and resource allocation based on mobile edge computing in mining scenarios by Siqi Li, Weidong Li, Wanbo Zheng, Yunni Xia, Kunyin Guo, Qinglan Peng, Xu Li, Jiaxin Ren

“…In the upper layer, an improved genetic algorithm (IGA) based on heuristic rules is employed to generate an offloading decision population, while the lower layer utilizes the deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) algorithm to optimize the offloading strategy and the weighted coefficients for latency and energy consumption. …”
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Predicting Wear Rate and Friction Coefficient of Li₂Si₂O₅ Dental Ceramic Using Optimized Artificial Neural Networks by Marko Pantić, Saša Jovanović, Aleksandar Djordjevic, Suzana Petrović Savić, Milan Radenković, Živče Šarkoćević

“…This study explores the application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the tribological behavior of dental ceramic lithium disilicate (IPS e.max Cad). A genetic algorithm (GA) was used to optimize the ANN’s hyperparameters, improving its ability to model complex, nonlinear relationships between input variables, including normal load and velocity and output properties such as wear rate and friction coefficients. …”
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Truck Transportation Scheduling for a New Transport Mode of Battery-Swapping Trucks in Open-Pit Mines by Yufeng Xiao, Wei Zhou, Boyu Luan, Keyi Yang, Yuqing Yang

“…The primary objective is to minimize the total haulage cost and total waiting time. Both a genetic algorithm and an adaptive genetic algorithm are applied to solve the proposed multi-objective scheduling optimization model. …”
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Multi-criteria pressure sensors placement in water distribution networks using fuzzy TOPSIS by Mohammad Mehdi Riyahi, Carlo Giudicianni, Amin E. Bakhshipour, Ali Haghighi, Enrico Creaco

“…These candidate nodes are then fed into the new optimization algorithm, called the binary genetic-differential evolutionary algorithm (BGDE), to find the optimal nodes, which are then sorted using the fuzzy TOPSIS method. …”
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Experimental Investigation and NSGA-III Multi-Criteria Optimization of 60CrMoV18-5 Cold-Work Tool Steel Machinability Under Dry CNC Hard Turning Conditions by Nikolaos A. Fountas, Ioannis G. Papantoniou, Dimitrios E. Manolakos, Nikolaos M. Vaxevanidis

“…Finally, the NSGA-III algorithm was applied to simultaneously optimize the selected machinability parameters by providing beneficial values for determining cutting conditions. …”
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Sparse Multichannel Decomposition of Electrodermal Activity With Physiological Priors by Samiul Alam, Md. Rafiul Amin, Rose T. Faghih

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Drone-Mounted Intelligent Reflecting Surface-Assisted Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Communications for 5G-and-Beyond Internet of Things Networks: Joint Beamforming, Phase Shift De... by Jiahan Xie, Fanghui Huang, Yixin He, Wenming Xia, Xingchen Zhao, Lijun Zhu, Deshan Yang, Dawei Wang

“…Given the NP-hard nature of the problem, we develop an iterative optimization algorithm to solve it, where the optimization variables are tackled in turn. …”
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Real-Time Parameter Control for Trajectory Generation Using Reinforcement Learning With Zero-Shot Sim-to-Real Transfer by Chang-Hun Ji, Gyeonghun Lim, Youn-Hee Han, Sungtae Moon

“…In this paper, we propose a novel algorithm that utilizes reinforcement learning to determine the optimal maximum velocity and acceleration in real-time within dynamic environments. …”
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Demand-Adapting Charging Strategy for Battery-Swapping Stations by Benjamín Pla, Pau Bares, Andre Aronis, Augusto Perin

“…This paper analyzes the control strategy for urban battery-swapping stations by optimizing the charging policy based on real-time battery demand and the time required for a full charge. …”
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A Distributed Coalition Selection of Distribution Centers for Delivery Stations by Fan Wu, Ming Yu, Jingya Zhang, Yicheng Fan, Ming Li

“…To address these limitations, this paper proposes a coalition game-based distributed decision-making algorithm, allowing delivery stations to independently form coalitions and optimize their dispatch strategies. …”
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Sustainable Parking Space Management Using Machine Learning and Swarm Theory—The SPARK System by Artur Janowski, Mustafa Hüsrevoğlu, Malgorzata Renigier-Bilozor

“…The integration of the YOLOv9 (You Only Look Once) segmentation algorithm with Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) optimization, combined with the use of crowdsourced data and deep learning for image analysis, significantly enhances the SPARK system’s operational efficiency. …”
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Leveraging ensemble convolutional neural networks and metaheuristic strategies for advanced kidney disease screening and classification by Abeer saber, Esraa Hassan, Samar Elbedwehy, Wael A. Awad, Tamer Z. Emara

“…MobileNetV2, ResNet50, and EfficientNet-B0 hyperparameters have been optimized using a modified grey wolf optimization (GWO) approach for better performance. …”
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云南6种木本植物油脂肪酸组成分析及调和优化"Fatty acid composition analysis and blending optimization of six woody plant oils in Yunnan province" by 于雪莲1，2，杨培艺3，郭娟1，罗嘉1，张帆3YU Xuelian1，2，YANG Peiyi3，GUO Juan1，LUO Jia1，ZHANG Fan3

“…Based on the dietary fatty acid recommendation, the blending products of six woody plant oils were optimized by programming algorithm with the content of functional fatty acids as the index. …”
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