Hybrid Population-Based Hill Climbing Algorithm for Generating Highly Nonlinear S-boxes by Oleksandr Kuznetsov, Nikolay Poluyanenko, Kateryna Kuznetsova, Emanuele Frontoni, Marco Arnesano

“…Our approach demonstrates remarkable efficiency, requiring only 49,277 evaluations on average to generate such S-boxes, representing a 600-fold improvement over traditional simulated annealing methods and a 15-fold improvement over recent genetic algorithm variants. …”
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Evolutionary Optimization for the Classification of Small Molecules Regulating the Circadian Rhythm Period: A Reliable Assessment by Antonio Arauzo-Azofra, Jose Molina-Baena, Maria Luque-Rodriguez

“…We applied a genetic algorithm to optimize feature selection and classification performance. …”
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Enhancing workflow efficiency with a modified Firefly Algorithm for hybrid cloud edge environments by Deafallah Alsadie, Musleh Alsulami

“…In this study, we evaluate various scheduling algorithms, emphasizing the Modified Firefly Optimization Algorithm (ModFOA) and comparing it with established methods such as Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). …”
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A Novel Six-Dimensional Chimp Optimization Algorithm—Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization Scheme for Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Assisted Energy Harvesting in Batt... by Mehrdad Shoeibi, Anita Ershadi Oskouei, Masoud Kaveh

“…To address these limitations, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) offer a promising solution by dynamically manipulating the wireless propagation environment to enhance signal strength and improve energy harvesting capabilities. In this paper, we propose a novel deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithm that optimizes the phase shifts of RISs to maximize the network’s achievable rate while satisfying IoT devices’ energy harvesting constraints. …”
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Research on Multi-objective Shielding Intelligent Optimization Method Based on Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm NSGA-Ⅲ by WANG Mengqi, ZHENG Zheng, MEI Qiliang, PENG Chao, GAO Jing, ZHOU Yan

“…The multi-objective optimization algorithm outperforms traditional radiation shielding design methods in quickly finding a solution that meets the shielding requirements while simultaneously weighing multiple objectives, such as the dose rate, volume and weight of the shielding material. …”

Hybridization and Optimization of Bio and Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Techniques of Beacon Nodes Scheduling for Localization in Underwater IoT Networks by Umar Draz, Tariq Ali, Sana Yasin, Muhammad Hasanain Chaudary, Muhammad Ayaz, El-Hadi M. Aggoune, Isha Yasin

“…This framework is crucial for improving data delivery, optimizing Route REQuest (RREQ) and Routing Overhead (RO), while minimizing Average End-to-End (AE2E) delays and localization errors. …”
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Sparse Adaptive Optimization Based on Low Rank Decomposition for Image Defect Detection by Daihong Jiang, Zhixiang Chen, Sanyou Zhang, Yunfei Li, Lu Zhao

“…The proposed model enhances the structural expressiveness of the sparse component while preserving the global low-rank structure. To solve the resulting optimization problem efficiently, we develop a tailored algorithm based on operator splitting techniques, significantly improving computational efficiency without sacrificing accuracy. …”
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Joint Optimization of Caching and Recommendation with Performance Guarantee for Effective Content Delivery in IoT by Zhiyong Liu, Hong Shen, Hui Tian

“…Experimental results demonstrate that our algorithm dramatically improves the popular least-recently used (LRU) algorithm. …”
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An Analog Sensor Signal Processing Method Susceptible to Anthropogenic Noise Based on Improved Adaptive Singular Spectrum Analysis by Zhengyang Gao, Shuangchao Ge, Jie Li, Wentao Huang, Kaiqiang Feng, Chenming Zhang, Chunxing Zhang, Jiaxin Sun

“…This paper proposes an improved adaptive singular spectrum analysis (ASSA) algorithm that integrates a deep residual network (Res-Net) for automatic recognition. …”
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YOLOv8-OCHD: A Lightweight Wood Surface Defect Detection Method Based on Improved YOLOv8 by Zuxing Chen, Junjie Feng, Xueyan Zhu, Bin Wang

“…This effectively reduces the difficulty and cost of deployment on mobile terminals while significantly improving algorithm accuracy, meeting real-time requirements, and providing a more efficient and feasible technical solution for relevant applications. …”
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A novel feature selection algorithm using decomposition based multi-objective guided honey badger algorithm (MO-GHBA) and NSGA-III by Anusha Papasani, Nagaraju Devarakonda

“…The experimental results show that the proposed method can select optimal features with improved classification accuracy, diversity and convergence while the removal of redundancy.…”
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Public security patrol path planning recommendation method based on wolf-pack optimization algorithm using DAF and BRS by Dongxing Wang, Gaomin Zhang, Fangbo Wu, Zhiyang Huang, Yiping Chen

“…Firstly, an optimization objective function regarding the public security patrol path planning (S3P-Function) was abstracted from the actual situation; Moreover, this paper proposed an improved wolf-pack optimization algorithm named DAF-BRS-CWOA using Dynamic-Adjustment-Factor(DAF) and Balanced-Raid-Strategy (BRS), and DAF devoted to adjust the overall wolf-pack running strategy by dynamically adjusting the number of airdropped wolves during the stage of Summon-Raid while BRS with symmetric property was to improve both the algorithm’s global exploration as well as the local development capabilities by increasing the number of checking locations, that means not only checking the reverse position of the current wolf, but also the positions generated according to certain rules between the reverse position of the current wolf and the current optimal wolf during the stage of Summon-Raid; Finally, DAF-BRS-CWOA was adopted to optimize S3P-Function, forming a public security patrol path planning recommendation method based on DAF-BRS-CWOA (S3PRM-DAF-BRS-CWOA). 30 independent numerical experiments were conducted on 20 public classical datasets by DAF-BRS-CWOA compared with GA, PSO, WDX-WPOA. …”
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A new smart charging electric vehicle and optimal DG placement in active distribution networks with optimal operation of batteries by Bilal Naji Alhasnawi, Marek Zanker, Vladimír Bureš

“…Thirdly, this paper proposes an optimization technique based on the Mountain Gazelle Optimizer (MGO), Improved Beluga Whale Optimization (IBWO), and Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm (AOA) for determining the optimal DGs in radial distribution systems. …”
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Research on the Method of Crop Pest and Disease Recognition Based on the Improved YOLOv7-U-Net Combined Network by Wenchao Xiang, Zitao Du, Xinran Liu, Zehui Lu, Yuna Yin

“…For the YOLOv7 network, a self-attention mechanism is integrated into the SPPCSPC module to dynamically adjust channel weights and suppress redundant information while optimizing the PAFPN structure to enhance cross-scale feature fusion and improve small-object detection capabilities. …”
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Line-Structured Light-Based Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Measurement System with an Improved Scanning-Direction Calibration Method by Jia Chen, Shantao Ping, Xiaowei Liang, Xulong Ma, Shiyan Pang, Ying He

“…In this study, we propose an improved method to calibrate the sensor’s scanning direction that iteratively optimizes control points via plane transformation while leveraging the rotational invariance of the rotation matrix during translation. …”
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Adaptive Virtual Inertia and Voltage Estimation: Enabled Model Predictive Control for Improved Performance in Islanded DC Microgrids by Salisu Abdullahi, Khaled Eltag, Lei Weining, Chen Xiaohu

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Machine learning predicts improvement of functional outcomes in spinal cord injury patients after inpatient rehabilitation by Mohammad Rasoolinejad, Irene Say, Peter B. Wu, Xinran Liu, Yan Zhou, Yan Zhou, Nathan Zhang, Emily R. Rosario, Daniel C. Lu, Daniel C. Lu, Daniel C. Lu

“…The ability to accurately predict functional outcomes for SCI patients is essential for optimizing rehabilitation strategies, guiding patient and family decision making, and improving patient care.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 589 SCI patients admitted to a single acute rehabilitation facility and used the dataset to train advanced machine learning algorithms to predict patients' rehabilitation outcomes. …”
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Cluster Partitioning Method for High-PV-Penetration Distribution Network Based on mGA-PSO Algorithm by Zhu Liu, Guowei Guo, Dehuang Gong, Lingfeng Xuan, Feiwu He, Xinglin Wan, Dongguo Zhou

“…Experimental tests on the IEEE 34-node and IEEE 110-node systems demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms GA and PSO approaches in cluster partitioning, improving the convergence speed of the algorithm while avoiding local optima.…”
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Sustainable Mineral Processing Technologies Using Hybrid Intelligent Algorithms by Olga Shiryayeva, Batyrbek Suleimenov, Yelena Kulakova

“…The proposed control algorithm reduces chromium losses in tailings from 7.5% to 5.5%, while improving concentrate quality by 3–6%. …”
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Dynamical Analysis and Optimization of Combined Vibration Isolator with Time Delay by Yaowei Wang, Xiangyu Li

“…To further enhance performance, a genetic algorithm is used to optimize the control parameters under harmonic force excitation. …”
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