Differences in parameter estimates derived from various methods for the ORYZA (v3) Model by Jun-wei TAN, Qing-yun DUAN, Wei GONG, Zhen-hua DI

“…Parameter values may vary with different inversion methods due to equifinality and differences in the estimating processes. …”
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Identifying the best reference gene for RT-qPCR analyses of the three-dimensional osteogenic differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells by Masakazu Okamoto, Yusuke Inagaki, Kensuke Okamura, Yoshinobu Uchihara, Kenichiro Saito, Akihito Kawai, Munehiro Ogawa, Akira Kido, Eiichiro Mori, Yasuhito Tanaka

“…Four algorithms—ΔCt, BestKeeper, NormFinder, and geNorm—were used to evaluate the stability of 14 candidate reference genes. …”
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From Halos to Galaxies. VI. Improved Halo Mass Estimation for SDSS Groups and Measurement of the Halo Mass Function by Dingyi Zhao, Yingjie Peng, Yipeng Jing, Xiaohu Yang, Luis C. Ho, Alvio Renzini, Anna R. Gallazzi, Cheqiu Lyu, Roberto Maiolino, Jing Dou, Zeyu Gao, Qiusheng Gu, Filippo Mannucci, Houjun Mo, Bitao Wang, Enci Wang, Kai Wang, Yu-Chen Wang, Bingxiao Xu, Feng Yuan, Xingye Zhu

“…However, the quenching of the central galaxy can decouple the coevolution of its stellar mass and DM halo mass. Different halo assembly histories can also result in significantly different final stellar masses of the central galaxies. …”
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Upper Elevational Limit of Vegetation in the Himalayas Identified from Landsat Images by Bo Wei, Yili Zhang, Linshan Liu, Binghua Zhang, Dianqing Gong, Changjun Gu, Lanhui Li, Basanta Paudel

“…Subsequently, the Canny edge detection algorithm was applied to identify vegetation edge pixels, and elevation differences were utilized to determine the upper edges of the vegetation. …”
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An enhanced protection scheme for power transformers integrating alpha plane analysis by Ahmed S. Sayed, Ehab M. Nabil, Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz, Mohit Bajaj, Ievgen Zaitsev

“…This paper proposes an enhanced transformer protection scheme by integrating the alpha plane (AP) concept, traditionally used in transmission line protection, to improve transformer differential protection. This entails redefining AP restraint and operating zones based on transformer current behavior under various operating and fault conditions, in addition to introducing a novel algorithm utilizing a new mathematical approach to compute the alpha-plane complex ratio. …”
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PROBLEM SETTING AND SOLUTION OF THE RESPONSE CORRECTION OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE AIR TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE VICINITY OF THE FIELD BY MEANS OF THE GENETIC ALGORITHM by G. N. Lebedev, V. B. Malygin, D. A. Mikhaylin

“…The estimation of additional aviation fuel consumption is used as optimal choice evaluation criterion.The advantages of the genetic algorithm application at decision-making in comparison with today’s “team” solution of the conflict “departure – arrival” in the airfield area are shown.…”
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Shell and tube heat exchanger optimization: A critical literature assessment and fairness-based comparative performance analysis of meta-heuristic algorithms by Samet Gürgen

“…This study aimed to perform algorithm performance for STHE optimization by integrating a fair evaluation approach. …”
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Adaptive Handover Decision Algorithm Based on Multi-Influence Factors through Carrier Aggregation Implementation in LTE-Advanced System by Ibraheem Shayea, Mahamod Ismail, Rosdiadee Nordin, Hafizal Mohamad

“…MIF-AHODA adaptively makes handover decisions based on different decision algorithms, which are selected based on the handover scenario type and resource availability. …”
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Efficient Discovery of Association Rules in E-Commerce: Comparing Candidate Generation and Pattern Growth Techniques by Ioan Daniel Hunyadi, Nicolae Constantinescu, Oana-Adriana Țicleanu

“…This paper addresses this gap by evaluating both algorithms in terms of execution time, memory consumption, rule generation volume, and rule strength (support, confidence, and lift). …”
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Improved self-calibration image enhancement algorithm based on attention mechanism and its application in maritime low-light images by Li SU, Shihao CUI

“…The results show that when compared with the original unimproved algorithm, the improved algorithm not only improves the image brightness, but also provides higher color richness and no color distortion, while improving the standard deviation by an average of 20.01%, reducing the natural image quality evaluation by 9.16%, and improving the average gradient and information entropy by 23.68% and 6.46% respectively.ConclusionThe improved algorithm represents a breakthrough in image visual quality, enabling the better enhancement of maritime low-light images in different environments.…”
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Integration of the reptile search algorithm and the adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system enhances standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index forecasting by Zahra Kayhomayoon, Mohammad Javad Bahmani, Sami Ghordoyee Milan, Ommolbanin Bazrafshan, Ronny Berndtsson

“…Abstract A novel metaheuristic algorithm called the reptile search algorithm (RSA) was introduced in conjunction with artificial neural fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) for the estimation of standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI). …”
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Design of a novel noise resilient algorithm for fault detection in wind turbines on supervisory control and data acquisition system by Muhammad Irfan, Nabeel Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Abubakar, Zohaib Mushtaq, Tomasz Jakubowski, Paweł Sokołowski, Grzegorz Nawalany, Saifur Rahman

“…Multiple Evaluation metrics were employed to assess the performance of the proposed model under different signal-to-noise conditions.…”
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A Decision Support System for Classifying Suppliers Based on Machine Learning Techniques: A Case Study in the Aeronautics Industry by Ana Claudia Andrade Ferreira, Alexandre Ferreira de Pinho, Matheus Brendon Francisco, Laercio Almeida de Siqueira, Guilherme Augusto Vilas Boas Vasconcelos

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Research on the Optimization Method of Visual Sensor Calibration Combining Convex Lens Imaging with the Bionic Algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation by Qingdong Wu, Jijun Miao, Zhaohui Liu, Jiaxiu Chang

“…To improve the accuracy of camera calibration, a novel optimization method is proposed in this paper, which combines convex lens imaging with the bionic algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation (CLI-WPP). During the optimization process, the internal parameters and radial distortion parameters of the camera are regarded as the search targets of the bionic algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation, and the reprojection error of the calibration results is used as the fitness evaluation criterion of the bionic algorithm of Wolf Pack Predation. …”
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Quantitative evaluation and obstacle factor diagnosis of drug regulatory capacity in China. by Mingming Zhai, Liwen Huang, Shijie Sun, Liying Cao, Xueqiong Yue, Yuanxia Hu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using the methods of literature research, expert interviews, investigation and analysis, the quantitative evaluation indicator system of supervision ability was established in all directions; the indicator data were collected and quantified; the indicator weight setting algorithm of the evaluation system was improved and the indicator weight was set by combining AHP and entropy method; the differences among eastern, central, and western provincial-level regions were analyzed by variance analysis; panel data were constructed for spatio-temporal evolution analysis; obstacle factor diagnosis model was used to analyze the obstacle factors.…”
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Power Metal Corrosion Evaluation Method Based on Image Feature Analysis by ZHONG Yao, ＲEN Xiao, WU Gao-lin, WANG Qian, WANG Xu-peng, HAO Jian

“…The evaluation results of the corrosion status of different corrosion samples on site are consistent with their actual corrosion degree.…”
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A Real-Time High-Resolution Multi-Focus Image Fusion Algorithm Based on Multi-Scale Feature Aggregation by Huawei Chen, Xingkai Du, Hongchuan Huang, Tingyu Zhao

“…The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm excels in both focused region extraction and computational efficiency evaluation. …”
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3D Buildings Change Detection from Aerial and Satellite Stereo Imagery Using Kullback–Leibler Divergence Algorithm by Sitav H. Abdullah, Haval A. Sadeq, Dleen M. Salih

“…This paper proposes a Kullback–Leibler divergence (KLD) algorithm to detect urban area changes based on stereo imagery. …”
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An improved multiple adaptive neuro fuzzy inference system based on genetic algorithm for energy management system of island microgrid by Yanming Cheng, Jinqi Zhang, Mahmoud Al Shurafa, Dejun Liu, Yulian Zhao, Chao Ding, Jing Niu

“…Abstract Microgrid (MG) is basically composed of different distribution generators (DGs) connected in parallel for supplying a specific set of loads managed by an Energy management system (EMS). …”
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The Modified Sparrow Search Algorithm with Brown Motion and Levy Flight Strategy for the Class Integration Test Order Generation Problem by Chongyang Jiao, Qinglei Zhou, Wenning Zhang, Chunyan Zhang

“…Using the overall stubbing complexity as a fitness function to evaluate different class test sequences, experiments are conducted on open-source Java systems, and the experimental results demonstrate that the MSSA generates test orders with lower stubbing cost in a shorter time than other novel intelligent algorithms. …”
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