A Bi-Objective Model for the Location and Optimization Configuration of Kitchen Waste Transfer Stations by Ming Wan, Ting Qu, George Q. Huang, Ruoheng Chen, Manna Huang, Yanghua Pan, Duxian Nie, Junrong Chen

“…An improved non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm with an elite strategy (NSGA-II) is used to solve the problem, resulting in a Pareto-optimal solution set that includes several non-dominated solutions, thereby providing diversified choices for decision-makers. …”
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RSM-YOLOv11: Lightweight Steel Surface Defect Segmentation Algorithm Research Based on YOLOv11 Improvement by Zenghai Shan, Hu Haoyan, Changjian Zhu, Shaowen Du, Hongtao Jing, Wang Haibin

“…The model size is reduced by 23.81%, and the computational cost is decreased by 15.38%. While maintaining a lightweight structure, it outperforms existing mainstream algorithm models. …”
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Integrated decision support system for optimizing time and cost trade offs in linear repetitive construction projects by Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Ali Hassan Ali, Ahmed Adel Abdelhady

“…Abstract Linear repetitive construction projects present unique challenges in optimizing both completion time and cost performance. …”
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Coordinated Optimization Method for Distributed Energy Storage and Dynamic Reconfiguration to Enhance the Economy and Reliability of Distribution Network by Caihong Zhao, Qing Duan, Junda Lu, Haoqing Wang, Guanglin Sha, Jiaoxin Jia, Qi Zhou

“…Subsequently, a hybrid optimization algorithm combining an improved Aquila Optimizer-Second-Order Cone Programming (IAO-SOCP) is proposed to solve the coordinated optimization model. …”
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Chaotic Mountain Gazelle Optimizer Improved by Multiple Oppositional-Based Learning Variants for Theoretical Thermal Design Optimization of Heat Exchangers Using Nanofluids by Oguz Emrah Turgut, Mustafa Asker, Hayrullah Bilgeran Yesiloz, Hadi Genceli, Mohammad AL-Rawi

“…This theoretical research study proposes a novel hybrid algorithm that integrates an improved quasi-dynamical oppositional learning mutation scheme into the Mountain Gazelle Optimization method, augmented with chaotic sequences, for the thermal and economical design of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger operating with nanofluids. …”
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OptiSGD-DPWGAN: Integrating Metaheuristic Algorithms and Differential Privacy to Improve Privacy-Utility Trade-Off in Generative Models by Alshaymaa Ahmed Mohamed, Yasmine N. M. Saleh, Ayman A. Abdel-Hamid

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Optimization of costs in the enterprise. Effective strategies for business by N. Yu. Pracheva

“…The article is devoted to an effective methods of cost optimization in small business. All of them, used at the right time, make it possible to improve the situation and maximize profits by reducing costs.…”
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A new approach for bin packing problem using knowledge reuse and improved heuristic by Jie Fang, Xubing Chen, Yunqing Rao, Yili Peng, kuan Yan

“…The classic packing solution is a hybrid algorithm based on heuristic positioning and meta-heuristic sequencing, which has the problems of complex solving rules and high time cost. …”
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Evaluation Modeling of Electric Bus Interior Sound Quality Based on Two Improved XGBoost Algorithms Using GS and PSO by Enlai ZHANG, Yi CHEN, Liang SU, Ruoyu ZHONGLIAN, Xianyi CHEN, Shangfeng JIANG

“…Aiming at the practical application requirements of high-precision modeling of acoustic comfort in vehicles, this paper presented two improved extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) algorithms based on grid search (GS) method and particle swarm optimization (PSO), respectively, with objective parameters and acoustic comfort as input and output variables, and established three regression models of standard XGBoost, GS-XGBoost, and PSO-XGBoost through data training. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of the Rotary Turning of Hardened Mold Steel for Energy Saving and Surface Roughness Improvements by Tat Khoa Doan, Trung Thanh Nguyen, An-Le Van

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Collaborative Optimization Planning Method for Distribution Network Considering “Hydropower, Photovoltaic, Storage, and Charging” by Jinlin Liao, Jia Lin, Guilian Wu, Sudan Lai

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Quad Rapidly-Exploring Random Tree Star Algorithm With Improved Potential Force for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning by Peng Bian, Jiaming Fan, Yang Liu, Xia Chen, Yu Wang

“…Rapidly-exploring random tree star (RRT*) has attracted intensive attention in track planning due to its asymptotic optimal properties. However, the RRT* algorithm plans costly trajectory paths. …”
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Modified Zebra Optimization Algorithm via Design Operators for Modern Power System Planning Problem Solution by Yunus Balci, Serhat Duman

“…This work presents an advanced optimization framework, which incorporates the Zebra Optimization Algorithm (ZOA) with two new improvement strategies: the FFDB method and OBL strategies. …”
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A constructal theory framework for optimizing HRSG design: Enhancing thermal performance and cost-effectiveness by Morteza Mehrgoo, Majid Amidpour

“…These findings highlight the effectiveness of Constructal Theory in determining the optimal HRSG Type and precise geometric design for various gas turbine specifications, resulting in substantial improvements in energy recovery and cost efficiency.…”
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RE-BPFT: An Improved PBFT Consensus Algorithm for Consortium Blockchain Based on Node Credibility and ID3-Based Classification by Junwen Ding, Xu Wu, Jie Tian, Yuanpeng Li

“…Experimental results indicate that RE-BPFT markedly reduces consensus latency and communication costs while achieving higher throughput and better scalability than classical PBFT, RBFT, and PPoR algorithms. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of hybrid microgrid for energy trilemma goals using slime mould algorithm by Alok Kumar Shrivastav, Soham Dutta

“…Compared to conventional metaheuristic such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithm (GA), the SMA achieves a power loss reduction of 12.3% and a levelized cost of energy (LCOE) improvement of 9.8%. …”
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ONBOARD FUEL PUMP FAULT DIAGNOSIS BASED ON IMPROVED SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH by LIANG Wei, JING Bo, JIAO XiaoXuan, QIANG XiaoQing, LIU XiaoDong

“…Aiming at solving lacking of failure data and inefficiency,high-cost of now available fault diagnosis methods,a experimental platform of fuel transfer system is developed and a fault diagnosis method based on wavelet packet analysis and improved support vector machine（ ISVM） is presented. …”
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Error Analysis and Compensation of 3‒PTT Parallel Robot by CHEN Mingfang, LIANG Hongjian, WEI Songpo, HE Chaoyin

“…Then, the improved particle swarm optimization algorithm is utilized to optimize the error correction objective function, where the slider compensation is obtained, and the servo driver is utilized to complete the error compensation. …”
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Optimal power scheduling in real-time distribution systems using crow search algorithm for enhanced microgrid performance by Ganesh Selvaraj, Kanimozhi Rajangam, Pradeep Vishnuram, Mohit Bajaj, Ievgen Zaitsev

“…The main contributions of this work include: (1) developing a new meta-heuristic approach for power scheduling in microgrids using the crow search algorithm, (2) achieving optimal power flow and load scheduling to minimize TOC and improve VR, and (3) successfully implementing the proposed methodology in a real-time distribution system using ETAP. …”
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A Robust Seamline Extraction Method for Large-Scale Orthoimages Using an Adaptive Cost A* Algorithm by Zhonghua Hong, Zihao Zhang, Shangcheng Hu, Ruyan Zhou, Haiyan Pan, Shijie Liu, Qing Fu, Xiaohua Tong

“…Then, an improved A* algorithm is employed to optimize the seamline, utilizing an adaptive obstacle threshold and structural similarity index to construct the heuristic function. …”
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