Multi-criteria vehicle routing problem for a real-life parcel locker-based delivery by Radosław Idzikowski, Jarosław Rudy, Michał Jaroszczuk

“…Results confirm that both Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithm significantly improve the solution provided by the greedy algorithm, with Genetic Algorithm being the most effective on average. …”
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Unboxing Tree ensembles for interpretability: A hierarchical visualization tool and a multivariate optimal re-built tree by Giulia Di Teodoro, Marta Monaci, Laura Palagi

“…The interpretability of models has become a crucial issue in Machine Learning because of algorithmic decisions' growing impact on real-world applications. …”
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Numerical Modeling on the Damage Behavior of Concrete Subjected to Abrasive Waterjet Cutting by Xueqin Hu, Chao Chen, Gang Wang, Jenisha Singh

“…These configurations aim to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of excavation and tunneling processes through improved material removal performance and reduced mechanical wear.…”
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An Optimal Sizing Methodology for a Wind/PV Hybrid Energy Production System for Agricultural Irrigation in Skikda, Algeria by Nadhir Abderrahmane, Allaoua Brahmia, Adlen Kerboua, Ridha Kelaiaia

“…The optimization algorithm used was tailored to the formulated problem, ensuring reliable and applicable results. …”
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Research on the optimal scheduling of a multi-storage combined integrated energy system based on an energy supply grading strategy by Na Zhang, Feng You, Bingqian Hu, Jingyu Li, Guangchen Liu

“…Next, considering the system operational cost and carbon emission cost as the optimization goal, a comprehensive energy optimization scheduling model of multi-storage combined hierarchical energy supply is constructed. …”
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Enhancing microgrid forecasting accuracy with a TCNN-TLS framework: A novel approach to mitigating uncertainty in renewable energy and load predictions by Md. Omer Faruque, Md. Majharul Islam, Md Jakaria Talukder, Arif Mia, Shahriar Tasnim, Md. Alamgir Hossain, S.M. Muyeen

“…The employed settings contain a temporal convolutional neural network (TCNN) optimized with a pelican optimization algorithm (POA) to enhance its hyper-parameter selection. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Optimization of Transport Layers in MAPbI₃ Perovskite Solar Cells for Enhanced Performance by Velpuri Leela Devi, Piyush Kuchhal, Debasis de, Abhinav Sharma, Neeraj Kumar Shukla, Mona Aggarwal

“…In this research work, among those eight ML models, the XGBoost algorithm shows high accuracy for predicting the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the cell, achieving root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.052 and a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.999. …”
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Modular Coordination of Vehicle Routing and Bin Packing Problems in Last Mile Logistics by Nikica Perić, Anđelko Kolak, Vinko Lešić

“…<i>Background</i>: Logistics and transport, core of many business processes, are continuously optimized to improve efficiency and market competitiveness. …”
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Enhancing Security for Resource-Constrained Smart Cities IoT Applications: Optimizing Cryptographic Techniques with Effective Field Multipliers by Atef Ibrahim, Fayez Gebali

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A Study on an Anti-Multiple Periodic Frequency Modulation (PFM) Interference Algorithm in Single-Antenna Low-Earth-Orbit Signal-of-Opportunity Positioning Systems by Lihao Yao, Honglei Qin, Hao Xu, Deyong Xian, Donghan He, Boyun Gu, Hai Sha, Yunchao Zou, Huichao Zhou, Nan Xu, Jiemin Shen, Zhijun Liu, Feiqiang Chen, Chunjiang Ma, Xiaoli Fang

“…This paper proposes a Signal Adaptive Iterative Optimization Resampling (SAIOR) algorithm, which leverages the periodicity of PFM jamming signals and the characteristics of LEO constellation signals. …”
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Machine learning model for classifying high school students’ academic performance in mathematics amidst the COVID-19 context by Gisella Luisa Elena Maquen-Niño, Moisés Alvin Miguel_Flores, Leysi Yarely Aurich_Mio, Ivan Adrianzén Olano, Percy Edwin De la Cruz Vélez de Villa, Diana Mercedes Castro Cárdenas

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GAT-ADNet: Leveraging Graph Attention Network for Optimal Power Flow in Active Distribution Network With High Renewables by Dinesh Kumar Mahto, Mahipal Bukya, Rajesh Kumar, Akhilesh Mathur, Vikash Kumar Saini

“…The high penetration of renewables into the active distribution network (ADN) brings voltage deviation and difficulties to the optimal power flow (OPF) problem. The optimal operation of the distribution grid aims to efficiently manage the flow of electricity from sources to end-users, ensuring a resilient and sustainable grid. …”
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Soft-sensor modeling of silicon content in hot metal based on sparse robust LS-SVR and multi-objective optimization by GUO Dong-wei, ZHOU Ping

“…Last, the multi-objective evaluation index that synthesizes the modeling residue and the estimated trend was&nbsp;presented to compensate for the deficiency of the single root mean square error (RMSE) index. Based on those, an on-line soft sensor model of hot metal[Si] with the optimal parameters was obtained by using the multi-objective genetic algorithm (NSGA-Ⅱ) with the non-dominated sort and elitist strategy. …”
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Risk-managed economic dispatch in hybrid hydrothermal-wind-solar systems: a novel multi-objective optimization approach by Zhe Wang, Tao Sun, Na Liu

“…The model integrates spinning reserve (SR) constraints and a synchronous peak shaving strategy to enhance system stability and cost efficiency. A Multi-Objective Artificial Rabbits Optimization (MOARO) algorithm, incorporating Pareto criteria and fuzzy theory, is applied to optimize dispatch decisions while balancing cost and risk. …”
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A hybrid model based on learning automata and cuckoo search for optimizing test item selection in computerized adaptive testing by Chanjuan Jin, Weiming Pan

“…Compared with the traditional CAT methods, our approach gives better ability estimates and selects test items that are most appropriate for each student. The findings of the study show that the efficiency, accuracy and fairness of the tests have improved through experimentation.…”
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Prediction of dam deformation using adaptive noise CEEMDAN and BiGRU time series modeling by WANG Zixuan, OU Bin, CHEN Dehui, YANG Shiyong, ZHAO Dingzhu, FU Shuyan

“…High-frequency modal components undergo secondary decomposition using variational mode decomposition (VMD) to extract the optimal intrinsic mode function. Finally, an improved symbiotic biological search algorithm combined with a Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (BiGRU) is used to accurately predict dam deformation.…”
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Optimizing microgrid performance a multi-objective strategy for integrated energy management with hybrid sources and demand response by Mohsen Moosavi, Javad Olamaei, Hossein Mohmmadnezhad Shourkaei

“…When compared to leading optimization algorithms, the proposed approach showed better performance. …”
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Optimization Strategy of a Stacked Autoencoder and Deep Belief Network in a Hyperspectral Remote-Sensing Image Classification Model by Xiaoai Dai, Junying Cheng, Shouheng Guo, Chengchen Wang, Ge Qu, Wenxin Liu, Weile Li, Heng Lu, Youlin Wang, Binyang Zeng, Yunjie Peng, Shuneng Liang

“…Improvements in hyperspectral image technology, diversification methods, and cost reductions have increased the convenience of hyperspectral data acquisitions. …”
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Co-Optimization Operation of Distribution Network-Containing Shared Energy Storage Multi-Microgrids Based on Multi-Body Game by Hao Wu, Ge Cao, Rong Jia, Yan Liang

“…Finally, based on the power interaction of microgrids to measure their contributions, an improved Shapley value cost allocation method is proposed, effectively achieving a balanced distribution of benefits among the distribution network, shared energy storage, and multi-microgrids, thereby improving overall operational revenue. …”
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Next generation network resource allocation method based on cooperative game and decision-making in advance by RAO Xiang, ZHANG Shun-yi, SUN Yan-fei, DING Wen-tao

“…It’s an important way to guarantee QoS for the next generation network（NGN） with diverse services by allo-cating resources reasonably and optimizing the efficiency of whole network according to diverse service styles.A net-work resource allocating method based on co-operative game theory for NGN was proposed and analyzed,and it had a weakness which brought about overgreat system costing.In order to overcome this weakness,an idea about deci-sion-making in advance was added,and an improved resource allocation algorithm was proposed,which could guarantee the efficiency of whole network best and reduce the system costing.Simulation results of this method show its validity.…”
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