Three-dimensional visualization of maize roots based on magnetic resonance imaging by Fang Xiaorong, Wang Nanfei, Zhang Jianfeng, Gong Xiangyang, Liu Fei, He Yong

“…The root model was reconstructed with improved volume rendering algorithm in the environment of Visualization Toolkit 5.4. …”
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A Hybrid-A* Path Planning Method Based on Equal Step Hierarchical Expansion by CHEN Xinpeng, XU Biao, HU Manjiang, QIN Zhaobo, BIAN Yougang

“…This method can be applied to unstructured road scenes to plan a safe, smooth and driveable path for intelligent vehicles that meets the vehicle kinematic constraints of vehicle operation. First by improving the way of child node development and the reasonable design of the heuristic function and cost function, quick search of guarantee algorithm is a relatively smooth driving path. …”
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Hybrid extreme learning machine for real-time rate of penetration prediction by Abdelhamid Kenioua, Omar Djebili, Ammar Touati Brahim

“…The methodology involves a formation-specific modelling approach, where separate ELM models are trained for each formation using surface drilling parameters such as weight on bit (WOB), rotary speed (RPM), and flow rate. Metaheuristic algorithms optimize the ELM’s weights and biases to improve predictive performance. …”
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Charge and discharge scheduling method for large-scale electric vehicles in V2G mode via MLGCSO by Songling Pang, Kaidi Fan, Meiyi Huo

“…Simulation results indicate that when compared with three state-of-the-art optimizers, the optimization accuracy of the proposed algorithm is increased by at least 34% and the total cost is reduced by 3.14% and 1.62% respectively, demonstrating that the MLGCSO exhibits high optimization performance and remarkable optimization effects.…”
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Optimizing Berth Allocation for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASSs) in the Context of Mixed Operation Scenarios by Lixin Shen, Xueting Shu, Chengcheng Li, Tomaž Kramberger, Xiaoguang Li, Lixin Jiang

“…A large-scale simulation of the mixed-type berth allocation model is carried out using an improved simulated annealing algorithm. Several experiments are conducted to test the effectiveness of the model and to draw insights for commercializing autonomous vessels. …”
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Disturbance Observer-Based Bio-Inspired LQR Optimization for DC Motor Speed Control by Mubarak Badamasi Aremu, Mohammed Abdel-Nasser, Nezar M. Alyazidi, and Sami El-Ferik

“…The controller maximizes the capabilities of the integral linear quadratic regulator (ILQR) framework, fine-tuned using state-of-the-art particle swarm optimization (PSO) techniques and a well-defined cost function alongside other bio-inspired algorithms. …”
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Satellite Image Classification Using a Hybrid Manta Ray Foraging Optimization Neural Network by Amit Kumar Rai, Nirupama Mandal, Krishna Kant Singh, Ivan Izonin

“…The seed selection is done using the spectral indices to further improve the performance of the network. The manta ray foraging optimization algorithm is inspired by the intelligent behaviour of manta rays. …”
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Surfactants Adsorption onto Algerian Rock Reservoir for Enhanced Oil Recovery Applications: Prediction and Optimization Using Design of Experiments, Artificial Neural Networks, and... by Kahina Imene Benramdane, Mohamed El Moundhir Hadji, Mohamed Khodja, Nadjib Drouiche, Bruno Grassl, Seif El Islam Lebouachera

“…Unlike traditional data acquisition methods, this approach enables a methodical and structured exploration of adsorption behavior while reducing the number of required experiments, leading to improved prediction accuracy, optimization, and cost-effectiveness. …”
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Integration of multi agent reinforcement learning with golden jackal optimization for predicting average localization error in wireless sensor networks by K. Lakshmi Prabha, Hanan Abdullah Mengash, Hamed Alqahtani, Randa Allafi

“…The GJO algorithm fine-tunes the hyperparameters of MARL to improve generalization across different WSN configurations. …”
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A Two-echelon Model of Location-routing Problem for Optimizing Relief Operations in Natural Disasters by Hossein Jamali, Mehdi Kabiri Naeini, Zeynab Elahi

“…The goal is to determine the optimal locations for relief bases and routing relief teams to minimize relief time and cost at both levels.  …”
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Deploying UAV-based detection of bridge structural deterioration with pilgrimage walk optimization-lite for computer vision by Jui-Sheng Chou, Chi-Yun Liu, Pin-Jun Guo

“…The YOLOv7 model, fine-tuned with the Pilgrimage Walk Optimization (PWO)-Lite algorithm, achieved the highest accuracy, recording a 65.6 % mAP50 on the testing set. …”
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Forecasting the daily evaporation by coupling the ensemble deep learning models with meta-heuristic algorithms and data pre-processing in dryland by Tonglin Fu, Dong Wang, Jing Jin

“…To achieve this purpose, the Convolutional neural network (CNN) was integrated with Bidirectional long short-term memory network (BiLSTM) as main estimating module, and the Sparrow search algorithm (SSA) was employed to search the optimal hyperparameters of CNN-BiLSTM. …”
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Improving health-promoting workplaces through interdisciplinary approaches. The example of WISEWORK-C, a cluster of five work and health projects within Horizon-Europe by Deborah De Moortel, Michelle C Turner, Ella Arensman, Alex Binh Vinh Duc Nguyen, Víctor Gonzalez

“…In contrast, supportive work environments—characterized by ergonomic design, good environmental quality, and worker autonomy—have been shown to improve well-being, productivity, and job satisfaction (4). …”
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UAV Path Planners in Complex Environments: A Multi-Dimensional Perturbation Based on Artificial Bee Colony by Xuzhao Chai, Guanhao Zhou, Haoyu Wang, Ping Liu, Zhongyun Liu, Chao Li, Li Yan

“…In the onlooker bee phase, the curvature-guided elite neighbor search strategy is used to prioritizes high-curvature waypoints, enhancing optimization efficiency in complex terrain. Furthermore, path costs are independently modeled in the horizontal and vertical directions. …”
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Parallel strategies for a multi-criteria GRASP algorithm Estratégias de paralelização para um algoritmo GRASP multicritério by Dalessandro Soares Vianna, José Elias Claudio Arroyo, Pedro Sampaio Vieira, Thiago Ribeiro de Azeredo

“…In this problem, a vector of costs is defined for each edge of the graph and the goal is to find all the efficient or Pareto optimal spanning trees (Pareto-optimal solutions). …”
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Improving TerraClimate hydroclimatic data accuracy with XGBoost for regions with sparse gauge networks: A case study of the Meknes plateau and the Middle Atlas Causse, Morocco by Hammoud Yassine, Allali Youssef, Saadane Abderrahim

“…Applying the XGBoost algorithm significantly improves the raw TerraClimate data, reducing the average Mean Absolute Error (MAE) across all parameters from 3.08 to 0.29, and the average Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) from 4.84 to 0.46, and increasing the average Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) from 0.82 to 0.99. …”
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Calculation method of line loss rate of substation areas considering tidal current variation with photovoltaic power generation access by Shengbo Sun, Chao Cheng, Shujun Ji, Wei Cui, Wei Ge, Shifang Hao

“…The proposed method employs an improved K-medoids clustering algorithm for substation area classification, optimized by an enhanced Cuckoo algorithm to minimize classification errors. …”
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Energy, exergy and economic optimization application of integrated dual-loop organic rankine cycle: A case of shopping mall power plant by Muhammed Taha TOPCU, Alperen TOZLU, Kadir BİLEN

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Enhancing Smart Microgrid Resilience and Virtual Power Plant Profitability Through Hybrid IGWO-PSO Optimization With a Three-Phase Bidding Strategy by T. Yuvaraj, T. Sengolrajan, Natarajan Prabaharan, K. R. Devabalaji, Akie Uehara, Tomonobu Senjyu

“…A hybrid improved grey wolf optimization-particle swarm optimization (IGWO-PSO) algorithm is developed to solve this complex optimization problem. …”
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A New Approach to Environmental Economic Dispatch Using Multiobjective Differential Evolution: A Case Study by Carine Nogueira Santino, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodriguez, Cristiano Hora De Oliveira Fontes

“…In electricity generation systems, problems related to economic and environmental dispatch represent potential for improvement in generating plants. The Environmental Economic Dispatch (EED) consists of minimizing the cost of generation and emission of pollutants such as CO2, SO2 and NOx. …”
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