A hybrid scheduling approach for mega event transportation: integrating harmony search and black widow optimization by Mohd Khaled Shambour, Esam Khan, Muhannad A. Abu-Hashem

“…Specifically, HSBWO outperformed HS with improvements in average fitness values ranging from 3.1% to 55.2%, while improvements over the BWO algorithm ranged from 6.4% to 56.0%, depending on the applied scenarios and population sizes.…”
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Optimizing LoRaWAN Gateway Placement in Urban Environments: A Hybrid PSO-DE Algorithm Validated via HTZ Simulations by Kanar Alaa Al-Sammak, Sama Hussein Al-Gburi, Ion Marghescu, Ana-Maria Claudia Drăgulinescu, Cristina Marghescu, Alexandru Martian, Nayef A. M. Alduais, Nawar Alaa Hussein Al-Sammak

“…The experiment employs Adeunis Field Test Devices (FTDs) and Dragino LG308-EC25 gateways, systematically testing two spreading factors, SF7 and SF12, to assess their effectiveness in terms of signal quality and reliability. An innovative optimization algorithm, GateOpt PSODE, is introduced, which combines PSO and DE to optimize gateway placements based on real-time network performance metrics, like the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), the Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), and packet loss. …”
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Design and Performance Optimization of a Radial Turbine Using Hydrogen Combustion Products by Pengfei Su, Weifeng He, Abdalazeem Adam, Omer Musa, Wang Chen, Zeyu Lou

“…This study aims to design a radial turbine using the differential evolution (DE) algorithm to improve its characteristics and optimize its aerodynamic performance through an orthogonal experiment and analysis of means (ANOM). …”
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Leveraging ultrasonic-derived phenotypes and estimated breeding value to improve abdominal fat weight prediction in chickens throughout the egg laying period by Penghao Li, Zhengda Li, Fan Ying, Dan Zhu, Dawei Liu, Xianyi Song, Jie Wen, Guiping Zhao, Bingxing An

“…The stepwise backwards variables selection was conducted to rule out the possible bias of multicollinearity between independent variables and AFW. While, AFT measured by ultrasound improved the predictive ability of all the models (R² of KNN showed highest increase of 12.35 %). …”
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Energy-Efficient Optimization Method for Timetable Adjusting in Urban Rail Transit by Lianbo Deng, Shiyu Tang, Ming Chen, Ying Zhang, Yuanyuan Tian, Qun Chen

“…An energy efficiency optimization model is then established to minimize the total net energy consumption of the timetable, and a solution algorithm based on a genetic algorithm is proposed. …”
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Multi-Indicator Heuristic Evaluation-Based Rapidly Exploring Random Tree Algorithm for Robot Path Planning in Complex Environments by Wenqiang Wu, Chuixin Kong, Zhongmin Xiao, Qianping Huang, Mingfeng Yu, Zhiye Ren

“…Extensive experimental validation in four different environmental scenarios (semi-enclosed, maze, chaotic, and crowded) demonstrates that MIHE-RRT outperforms RRT (rapidly exploring random tree), IBi-RRT (improved bidirectional rapidly exploring random tree), and HB-RRT (halton biased rapidly exploring random tree) algorithms. …”
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OPTIMIZING PROCESSOR WORKLOADS AND SYSTEM EFFICIENCY THROUGH GAME-THEORETIC MODELS IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS by Merlan Telmanov, Zukhra Abdiakhmetova, Amandyk Kartbayev

“…Key results from this study highlight that while Nash Equilibrium fosters stability within the system, the adoption of optimal cooperative strategies significantly improves operational efficiency and minimizes transaction costs. …”
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Dynamic gold rush optimizer: fusing worker adaptation and salp navigation mechanism for enhanced search by Yanhua Zhang, Oluwatayomi Rereloluwa Adegboye, Afi Kekeli Feda, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum, Pankaj Kumar

“…While GRO has demonstrated efficacy in solving optimization problems, its susceptibility to premature convergence and suboptimal solutions remains a critical challenge. …”
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Enhanced Multi-Threshold Otsu Algorithm for Corn Seedling Band Centerline Extraction in Straw Row Grouping by Yuanyuan Liu, Yuxin Du, Kaipeng Zhang, Hong Yan, Zhiguo Wu, Jiaxin Zhang, Xin Tong, Junhui Chen, Fuxuan Li, Mengqi Liu, Yueyong Wang, Jun Wang

“…The method avoids premature convergence and improves population diversity by embedding the crossover mechanism of Differential Evolution (DE) into the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and introducing a vector disturbance strategy. …”
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Optimization of Fresh Food Logistics Routes for Heterogeneous Fleets in Segmented Transshipment Mode by Haoqing Sun, Manhui He, Yanbing Gai, Jinghao Cao

“…The k-means++ clustering algorithm is used to determine transshipment points, while an improved adaptive multi-objective ant colony optimization algorithm (IAMACO) is employed to optimize the delivery routes for the heterogeneous fleet. …”
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Demand side management with electric vehicles and optimal renewable resources integration under system uncertainties by Mohamed Mostafa Eissa, Rania Abdel Wahed Swief, Tarek Saad Abdel Salam

“…The study utilizes the Zebra optimization algorithm (ZOA), in comparison with the Whale optimization algorithm (WOA), Grey wolf optimization algorithm (GWO), and Genetic algorithm (GA). …”
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Normalized square difference based multilevel thresholding technique for multispectral images using leader slime mould algorithm by Manoj Kumar Naik, Rutuparna Panda, Ajith Abraham

“…Two-dimensional histogram-based techniques are better in terms of accuracy while they are computation intensive. The slime mould algorithm used for optimization mainly depends on the best leader and two randomly pooled slime moulds from the population, which leads to poor exploitation with more iteration to converge. …”
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Dynamic route planning for emergency escape in coal mines using a Dijkstra-ACO hybrid algorithm by LU Guoju, SHI Wenfang

“…This model allowed for real-time adjustment of escape routes based on environmental changes in tunnel slope and water level, thereby improving escape efficiency and safety. The Dijkstra-ACO hybrid algorithm was employed to obtain the optimal route model, where the Dijkstra algorithm was used for rapid identification of an initial route, while the ACO algorithm refined the result to find the shortest and safest escape route, ensuring adaptability to environmental changes. …”
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Optimization Design of Lazy-Wave Dynamic Cable Configuration Based on Machine Learning by Xudong Zhao, Qingfen Ma, Jingru Li, Zhongye Wu, Hui Lu, Yang Xiong

“…To address this challenge, this study proposes a closed-loop optimization framework that couples machine learning with intelligent optimization algorithms for a dynamic cable configuration design. …”
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A genetic algorithm-based solution for multi-type maximal covering location problem (MMCLP): application to defense and deterrence by J.D. Lessan, Geoff Pond

“…Design/methodology/approach – In our case study, we use open source geographic and demographic data from Canadian sources as inputs to our optimization problem. Due to the complexity of the MIP formulation, we propose a hybrid metaheuristic solution approach, for which a genetic algorithm (GA) is proposed and integrated with local and large neighborhood search operators. …”
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Multimodal representative answer extraction in community question answering by Ming Li, Yating Ma, Ying Li, Yixue Bai

“…The improved Beluga whale optimization algorithm (MTRL-BWO), based on tent mapping, reinforcement learning, and multiple swarm strategy, is designed to increase the diversity of the population while avoiding local optima to improve the search capability and solution accuracy of the algorithm. …”
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A non-dominated sorting based multi-objective neural network algorithm of ethylene glycol hydrogenation reactor in energy reduction by Fakhrony Sholahudin Rohman, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Dinie Muhammad, Muhamad Nazri Murat, Ashraf Azmi

“…Abstract Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various industries, including chemical process optimization. Artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to various ethylene glycol (EG) production aspects to improve efficiency, quality, and overall process optimization. …”
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Prediction of compressive strength of fiber-reinforced concrete containing silica (SiO2) based on metaheuristic optimization algorithms and machine learning techniques by Hamed Shokrnia, Ashkan KhodabandehLou, Peyman Hamidi, Fedra Ashrafzadeh

“…So, this study integrates the ANFIS (adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system) and ELM (extreme learning machine) machine learning models with three optimization algorithms, i.e., WCA (water cycle algorithm), PSO (particle swarm optimization), and GWO (grey wolf optimizer) to precisely estimate the CS of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) containing SiO2. …”
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Towards Economic Sustainability: A Comprehensive Review of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques in Improving the Accuracy of Stock Market Movements by Atoosa Rezaei, Iheb Abdellatif, Amjad Umar

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Fusing Algorithms for Intersection of Computer Science and Art: Innovations in Generative Art and Interactive Digital Installations by Jingpeng Xie, Miaomiao Yu, Guangliang Liu

“…The study focuses on how these advanced algorithms can enhance artistic expression and interactivity, providing novel approaches for generating and optimizing art. …”
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