Adaptive Security Solutions for NOMA Networks: The Role of DDPG and RIS-Equipped UAVs by Syed Zain Ul Abideen, Abdul Wahid, Mian Muhammad Kamal

“…In this work, we apply the Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) technique to improve the security of a non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) downlink network by enabling use of a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) equipped unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). …”
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Modeling the Dynamic Evolution of the Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks under the City Scenario by Lili Zhang, Yueheng Li, Guoping Tan, Rongbo Zhu, Hao Chen

“…Nowadays, vehicular ad hoc network (VANET) has attracted more and more attention due to its various applications to improve the road traffic safety and efficiency. So there were plenty of exploration work and merit on the intervehicle communication, routing, and data forwarding, but it is not easy to design the efficient routing and data forwarding algorithm, because it is hard to understand the dynamic evolution of its network topology due to the fast movement of the vehicles in the network. …”
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Efficient Resources Provisioning Based on Load Forecasting in Cloud by Rongdong Hu, Jingfei Jiang, Guangming Liu, Lixin Wang

“…Cloud providers should ensure QoS while maximizing resources utilization. One optimal strategy is to timely allocate resources in a fine-grained mode according to application’s actual resources demand. …”
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FEXGBIDS: Federated XGBoost-Based Intrusion Detection System for In-Vehicle Network by Jie Li, Yuanyuan Song, Ming-Gang Zheng, Shuo Zhang, Han Liang

“…Additionally, we employ BLS aggregate signatures to achieve efficient and verifiable parameter aggregation, and leverage the DDSketch distributed quantile estimation algorithm to optimize the feature bucketing process. …”
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Research on the Stability of Express Delivery Supply Chain Based on Risk Propagation Model ------ Case Studies of SF Express and JD Logistics by Fan Yunhui

“…Based on the research results, optimization strategies such as dynamic path optimization algorithms and blockchain-based information isolation mechanisms are proposed, providing theoretical tools and practical references for risk prevention and control in the express delivery industry.…”
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Advances in Numerical Modeling for Heat Transfer and Thermal Management: A Review of Computational Approaches and Environmental Impacts by Łukasz Łach, Dmytro Svyetlichnyy

“…This review explores key methods like Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the Finite Element Method (FEM), the Finite Volume Method (FVM), and multiphysics modeling, alongside emerging strategies such as Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR), machine learning (ML), reduced-order modeling (ROM), and high-performance computing (HPC). While these techniques improve accuracy and efficiency, they also increase computational energy demands, contributing to a growing carbon footprint and sustainability concerns. …”
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Enhancing high pressure pulsation test bench performance: a machine learning approach to failure condition tracking by Aslı Aksoy, Ömer Haki

“…The utilization of FCTT has enabled the prediction of HPPT failures, the optimization of maintenance schedules, the minimization of downtime, and the improvement of maintenance practices. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning Assisted UAV Path Planning Relying on Cumulative Reward Mode and Region Segmentation by Zhipeng Wang, Soon Xin Ng, Mohammed EI-Hajjar

“…The proposed region segmentation algorithm and cumulative reward model have been tested in different DRL techniques, where we show that the cumulative reward model can improve the training efficiency of deep neural networks by 30.8% and the region segmentation algorithm enables deep Q-network agent to avoid 99% of local optimal traps and assists deep deterministic policy gradient agent to avoid 92% of local optimal traps.…”
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Post-Quantum Cryptographic Frameworks for Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) Authentication Systems by Thomas L Barna, Samson Isaac, Christopher Habu, Saratu Habu, Abimbola A Joseph

“…The result demonstrates that QAuthIoMT achieves a Quantum Attack Resilience (QAR) score of 0.98, while reducing energy consumption by 37% compared to PQCAIE and improving throughput by 2.1× over K3S-PQC. …”
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Stability of optical knots in atmospheric turbulence by D. G. Pires, D. Tsvetkov, H. Barati Sedeh, N. Chandra, N. M. Litchinitser

“…Additionally, we propose an optimization algorithm to maximize the distance between the phase singularities at each longitudinal plane, facilitating measurements of optical knots and improving their performance in the presence of turbulence.…”
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Predicting Trip Duration and Distance in Bike-Sharing Systems Using Dynamic Time Warping by Ahmed Ali, Ahmad Salah, Mahmoud Bekhit, Ahmed Fathalla

“…For the two datasets, the obtained results show that the best improvements of the predictive model’s accuracy are 30% and 42% on average for predicting trip duration and distance of the trip, respectively.…”
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Intelligent resource scheduling scheme for UAV swarm collaborative sensing by ZHAO Pengcheng, LI Tianyang, LENG Supeng, XIONG Kai

“…Simulation results demonstrate that, compared with benchmark schemes, the proposed scheme significantly reduces the execution time of sensing tasks while improving computational resource utilization.…”
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Implementing Remote Radiotherapy Planning to Increase Patient Flow at a Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa: Protocol for a Prospective Feasibility Study by Duvern Ramiah, Sonwabile Ngcezu, Oluwatosin Ayeni, Okechinyere Achilonu, Mariam Adeleke, Theo Nair, Joseph Otten, Daniel Mmereki

“…Phase 1 (feasibility) encompasses system commissioning, including beam modeling, computed tomography (CT)-to-electron density calibration, multileaf collimator (MLC) optimization, and dose calculations using the anisotropic analytical algorithm. …”
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Hierarchical energy management of distribution network with multi-microgrids based on double Stackelberg game by XIE Yuanhao, LIN Shenghong, ZHU Jianquan

“…Results of case analysis verify that the proposed method can not only increase the economic benefits and realize the coordinated optimal operation of each stakeholder, but also has positive significance in improving the voltage quality of the distribution network and renewable energy consumption.…”
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Research on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Quantitative Investment: Implementation Scenarios, Practical Challenges, and Future Trends by Chen Boshan

“…Second, the research focuses on key AI applications in quantitative investment, including multi-factor model optimization, high-frequency market risk management, multimodal data integration, and algorithmic trading enhancement. …”
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Minimum Error Integration Method for Quadrilateral Flat Plate Fitting in Steel Construction by Zhuoju Huang, Jiemin Ding

“…Current industry practices often approximate mildly curved surfaces with flat plates within tolerances, but optimizing this substitution to minimize fitting errors while reducing the quantity of curved plates remains a critical engineering challenge. …”
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Fibre-orientation-driven defect probability mapping for machining-induced delamination and burr minimisation in carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites by Norbert Geier

“…Then, recursive convolution yielded a matrix whose minima identified the optimal hole position. First, edge trimming experiments were conducted to determine the arguments (critical fibre cutting angle and its range) of the developed algorithm. …”
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GNSS Precipitable Water Vapor Prediction for Hong Kong Based on ICEEMDAN-SE-LSTM-ARIMA Hybrid Model by Jie Zhao, Xu Lin, Zhengdao Yuan, Nage Du, Xiaolong Cai, Cong Yang, Jun Zhao, Yashi Xu, Lunwei Zhao

“…Enhanced by local mean optimization and adaptive noise regulation, the ICEEMDAN algorithm effectively suppresses pseudo-modes and minimizes residual noise, enabling its decomposed intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) to more accurately capture the multi-scale features of GNSS-PWV. …”
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Physical Information Neural Network-Based Seepage Behavior Analysis of Earth and Rock Dams by XUE binghan, HUANG zhenhua, LEI Jianwei, FANG Hongyuan

“…Impermeable boundary conditions are imposed on these initial free-surface nodes, while other boundaries are assigned conditions according to the physical model. …”
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Modernizing the Design Process for US Organ Allocation Policy: Toward a Continuous Distribution Policy for Kidneys by Elijah Pivo, PhD(c), James Alcorn, JD, Dimitris Bertsimas, PhD, Sarah E. Booker, MPH, Keighly Bradbrook, PhD, Thomas G. Dolan, MS, Lindsay V. Larkin, BA, Kayla R. Temple, BA, Nikolaos Trichakis, PhD

“…This improvement enabled the simulation of thousands of allocation policies, allowing the introduction of multiobjective optimization as a primary method for policy design. …”
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