Chamber shape optimization for ultra-high-pressure water-jet nozzle based on computational fluid dynamics method and a data-driven surrogate model by Wen-Tao Zhao, Zheng-Shou Chen, Yuan-Jie Chen, Jiang-Long Li

“…Firstly, to ensure optimization accuracy, an improved whale optimization algorithm (IWOA) was developed. …”
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Truck Transportation Scheduling for a New Transport Mode of Battery-Swapping Trucks in Open-Pit Mines by Yufeng Xiao, Wei Zhou, Boyu Luan, Keyi Yang, Yuqing Yang

“…The primary objective is to minimize the total haulage cost and total waiting time. Both a genetic algorithm and an adaptive genetic algorithm are applied to solve the proposed multi-objective scheduling optimization model. …”
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Multi-criteria pressure sensors placement in water distribution networks using fuzzy TOPSIS by Mohammad Mehdi Riyahi, Carlo Giudicianni, Amin E. Bakhshipour, Ali Haghighi, Enrico Creaco

“…These candidate nodes are then fed into the new optimization algorithm, called the binary genetic-differential evolutionary algorithm (BGDE), to find the optimal nodes, which are then sorted using the fuzzy TOPSIS method. …”
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Improved faster R-CNN for steel surface defect detection in industrial quality control by Yuefeng Leng, Jiazhi Liu

“…Evaluated on the NEU-DET dataset, the optimized model achieves a mean average precision (mAP) of 80.2%-yielding a 12.6% improvement over the baseline-while increasing detection speed by 40.9%. …”
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Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance of Formation Flight by Yi-Sin Yang, Jih-Gau Juang

“…For obstacle avoidance, depth cameras are installed on the drones, and the obtained images are processed by reinforcement Q-learning with a genetic algorithm to navigate around obstacles. Since maintaining formation is necessary during task execution, the leader–follower method of formation flight ensures that multiple drones can complete inspection tasks while maintaining formation.…”
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Explainable machine learning reveals ribosome biogenesis biomarkers in preeclampsia risk prediction by Jingjing Chen, Dan Zhang, Chengxiu Zhu, Lin Lin, Kejun Ye, Ying Hua, Mengjia Peng

“…A multi-algorithm machine learning framework was employed to optimize predictive performance, with model interpretability achieved through SHapley Additive exPlanations and diagnostic accuracy validated by receiver operating characteristic curves. …”
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Hybrid optimization of thermally-enhanced Zn-Fe LDH catalysts for fenton-like reactions: Integrating design of experiments with machine learning models for optimisation by Ramadhan Muhammad Naufal, Nawwal Hikmah, Dessy Ariyanti

“…This study presents a novel hybrid modeling framework that combines Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with machine learning (ML) algorithms– Support Vector Regression (SVR) and Gradient Boosting Regression (GBR)– to contribute to the predictive modeling and optimization of thermally-activated ZnFe-LDH based Fenton catalysis. …”
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Facilitating real-time LED-based photoacoustic imaging with DenP2P: An optimized conditional generative adversarial deep learning solution by Avijit Paul, Srivalleesha Mallidi

“…Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) benefits from the optical absorption contrast of the tissue while achieving greater depth information with ultrasound resolution than the other optical imaging platforms. …”
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Byzantine fault-tolerant distributed access control mechanism for the Internet of things by CHAI Rong, AI Liping, YANG Ningyu, LIANG Chengchao

“…In the proposed algorithm, the main cluster nodes execute an improved Paxos algorithm, while the sub-cluster nodes execute the Hotstuff algorithm. …”
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Finite Mixture Model-Based Analysis of Yarn Quality Parameters by Esra Karakaş, Melik Koyuncu, Mülayim Öngün Ükelge

“…Model parameters are estimated using the expectation–maximization (EM) algorithm, and model selection is guided by the Akaike and Bayesian information criteria (AIC and BIC). …”
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Steganographic model to conceal the secret data in audio files utilizing a fourfold paradigm: Interpolation, multi-layering, optimized sample space, and smoothing by Daffa Tristan Firdaus, Ntivuguruzwa Jean De La Croix, Tohari Ahmad, Didacienne Mukanyiligira, Louis Sibomana

“…These findings confirm the effectiveness of the model in maintaining audio quality while concealing data. Moreover, this study recommends that practitioners in steganography with audio data prioritize data concealment algorithms that enhance security over stego audio quality.…”
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A Multi-Objective Optimization and Decision Support Framework for Natural Daylight and Building Areas in Community Elderly Care Facilities in Land-Scarce Cities by Fang Wen, Lu Zhang, Ling Jiang, Wenqi Sun, Tong Jin, Bo Zhang

“…This study addresses this issue by adopting an integrated multi-method research framework that combines multi-objective optimization (MOO) algorithms, Spearman rank correlation analysis, ensemble learning methods (Random Forest combined with SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP), where SHAP enhances the interpretability of ensemble models), and Self-Organizing Map (SOM) neural networks. …”
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Photovoltaic Module Fault Detection Technology Based on Remote Sensing Technology and Deeplabv3+ Model by Xiaowei Xu, Mingxian Liu, Yongjie Nie, Ke Wang, Wenhua Xu

“…The research results indicated that bilateral filtering and gamma filtering algorithms showed superior performance in testing, with the highest indicator evaluation results. …”
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A Neural Network-Based Structural Parameter Assessment Method for Prefabricated Concrete Pavement by Yongsheng Tang, Yunzhen Lin, Tao Yu

“…Therefore, a new method based on a neural network is applied to implement a long-term structural assessment, with the input being monitored strain data; it is named the jellyfish search algorithm-optimized BP neural network (JS-BP) model. …”
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Sparse Multichannel Decomposition of Electrodermal Activity With Physiological Priors by Samiul Alam, Md. Rafiul Amin, Rose T. Faghih

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Path Planning for Rapid DEDAM Processing Subject to Interpass Temperature Constraints by Glenn W. Hatala, Edward W. Reutzel, Qian Wang

“…To evaluate this, a compact analytic thermal model is used to predict the thermal history during laser-based directed energy deposition (DED-LB/M) hot wire (lateral feeding) of ER100S-G, a welding wire equivalent to high yield steel. A greedy algorithm, integrated with the thermal model, identifies a tool path order that ensures compliance with the interpass requirement of the material while minimizing interpass dwell time and, thus, the total deposition time. …”
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Machine Learning Inspired Design of Complex-Shaped GaN Subwavelength Grating Reflectors by Onoriode N. Ogidi-Ekoko, Wen Liang, Haotian Xue, Nelson Tansu

“…We present the machine learning inspired design of two types of GaN zero contrast subwavelength gratings (SWGs): a polynomial-shaped grating and, for reference, a conventional rectangular grating, using the differential evolution algorithm to optimize the designs for high broadband reflectivity and separately for large fabrication tolerance. …”
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Extraction and analysis of aerosol anomalies associated with multiple shallow earthquakes based on MODIS AOD products by Ping Lu, Xiao Gao, Zhixuan Xiong, Yu Shang

“…The results suggest that a 1° buffer is the optimal spatial window for most earthquake cases. …”
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Embedding Moving Baseline RTK for High-Precision Spatiotemporal Synchronization in Virtual Coupling Applications by Susu Huang, Baigen Cai, Debiao Lu, Yang Zhao, Miao Zhang, Linyu Shang

“…To further enhance synchronization performance, a decentralized distributed synchronization algorithm was introduced, reducing communication overhead and improving real-time responsiveness. …”
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A Blockchain Network Communication Architecture Based on Information-Centric Networking by Yufei Zhou, Rui Han, Yang Li

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