Designing an explainable bio-inspired model for suspended sediment load estimation: eXtreme Gradient Boosting coupled with Marine Predators Algorithm by Roozbeh Moazenzadeh, Okan Mert Katipoğlu, Ahmadreza Shateri, Hamid Nasiri, Mohammed Abdallah

“…This study aimed to develop an accurate and reliable model for predicting suspended sediment load (SL) in river systems, which is crucial for water resource management and environmental protection. While Xtreme Gradient Boosting (XGB), a powerful ensemble machine learning (ML) model, has been employed in previous studies, the novelty of this research lies in the introduction of a hybrid approach that synergistically combines XGB with the bio-inspired Marine Predators Algorithm (XGB-MPA) to estimate SL in the Yeşilirmak River (Turkey). …”
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Reinforcement Learning-Based Augmentation of Data Collection for Bayesian Optimization Towards Radiation Survey and Source Localization by Jeremy Marquardt, Leonard Lucas, Stylianos Chatzidakis

“…Safer and more efficient characterization of radioactive environments requires exploring intelligently, utilizing robotic systems which use smart strategies and physics-based statistical models. Bayesian Optimization (BO) provides one such statistical framework to explainably find the global maximum within noisy contexts while also minimizing the number of trials. …”
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Automated Class Imbalance Learning via Few-Shot Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization With Deep Kernel Gaussian Processes by Zhaoyang Wang, Shuo Wang, Damien Ernst, Chenguang Xiao

“…Automated Class Imbalance Learning (AutoCIL) is an emerging paradigm that leverages Combined Algorithm Selection and Hyperparameter Optimization (CASH) to automate the configuration of resampling strategies and classifiers for imbalanced classification tasks. …”
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Development of compact mechanism for lithium-ion battery venting gas fires using Cantera ordinary differential equation neural network algorithm by Mengjie Li, Hao Hu, Li Lu, Huangwei Zhang

“…The resulting COM mechanism, with 30 species and 213 reactions, achieves a high fidelity of 94.8 % in predicting ignition delay times across equivalence ratios from 0.3 to 2.5, demonstrating the reliability and robustness of CODENN algorithm. Further analysis of speciation data and CO net production rates shows that the COM mechanism closely aligns with the species evolution of the ORI mechanism during autoignition, while exhibiting notably more intense CO production and consumption than the ORI mechanism. …”
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Ant Colony Optimization for Jakarta Historical Tours: A Comparative Analysis of GPS and Map Image Approaches by Gabriel Bodhi, Charleen, Devi Fitrianah

“…The ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm is implemented in several topics, particularly in solving combinatorial optimization problems. …”
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Combining theory and usability testing to inform optimization and implementation of an online primary care depression management tool by Nicola McCleary, Justin Presseau, Isabelle Perkins, Brittany Mutsaers, Claire E. Kendall, Janet Yamada, Katharine Gillis, Douglas Green

“…To evaluate usability, participants used a written patient scenario to work through the algorithm while verbalizing their thoughts (‘Think Aloud’). …”
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Alignment Optimization of Elastically Supported Submarine Propulsion Shafting Based on Dynamic Bearing Load Influence Numbers by Jinlin Liu, Zheng Gu, Junhui He, Shijie Cao

“…Taking the equivalent displacements of the bearings as variables, the alignment optimization of the shafting was achieved by combining the genetic algorithm and the response surfaces. …”
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Using PAT for Energy Recovery and Pressure Reduction in Water Distribution Networks by Hamed Mohammadi, Mahnaz Ghaeini-Hessaroeyeh, Ehsan Fadaei-Kermani

“…At first, the aim of optimization is to determine the optimum output of PRVs. …”
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Life cycle low-carbon capacity optimization planning of integrated energy systems in manufacturing enterprise parks by Tianyi Ma, Jianxiong Qiu, Hu Wang, Lijun Zhang, Xiaojie Lin, Yanling Wu, Hongfei Zhao, Wei Zhong, Yanxin Wang, Zitao Yu, Changhe Zhou, Jian Cheng, Liuliu Du-Ikonen, Xiaolei Yuan

“…Addressing the balance between carbon emission reduction and investment costs in integrated energy systems (IES) optimization of capacity configuration and incomplete life cycle boundaries issues, this paper establishes a multi-objective optimization model for IES in a whole life cycle boundary. …”
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Aircraft range fuel prediction study based on WPD with IAPO optimized BiLSTM–KAN model by Weizhen Tang, Jie Dai, Yuantai Li

“…Additionally, the SPM chaotic mapping strategy is utilized for population initialization, while the introduction of the golden sine operator variation strategy enhances the local search capabilities of the algorithm. …”
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Harnessing Moderate-Sized Language Models for Reliable Patient Data Deidentification in Emergency Department Records: Algorithm Development, Validation, and Implementation Study by Océane Dorémus, Dylan Russon, Benjamin Contrand, Ariel Guerra-Adames, Marta Avalos-Fernandez, Cédric Gil-Jardiné, Emmanuel Lagarde

“… Abstract BackgroundThe digitization of health care, facilitated by the adoption of electronic health records systems, has revolutionized data-driven medical research and patient care. While this digital transformation offers substantial benefits in health care efficiency and accessibility, it concurrently raises significant concerns over privacy and data security. …”
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Optimized Identity Authentication via Channel State Information for Two-Factor User Verification in Information Systems by Chuangeng Tian, Fanjia Li, Xiaomeng Liu, Juanjuan Li

“…Feature extraction is further optimized through a dual-threshold moving window detection algorithm for precise activity segmentation, a subcarrier selection method to filter redundant or unstable channels, and principal component analysis (PCA) to reduce feature dimensionality while retaining 90% of critical information. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Large-Scale EVs Charging Path Planning and Charging Pricing Strategy for Charging Station by Weicheng Hou, Qingsong Luo, Xiangdong Wu, Yimin Zhou, Gangquan Si

“…Then, a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is applied to solve the optimal solution of charging station pricing designation. …”
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A Hybrid Deep Learning-ViT Model and A Meta-Heuristic Feature Selection Algorithm for Efficient Remote Sensing Image Classification by Bilal Ahmed, Syed Rameez Naqvi, Tallha Akram, Lu Peng, Fahdah Almarshad

“…Similarly, RF-DE was evaluated against six popular feature selection algorithms, yielding accuracies of 98.9%, 99.3%, and 99.7%, respectively. …”
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Exploring explainable machine learning algorithms to model predictors of tobacco use among men in Sub Sahara Africa between 2018 and 2023 by Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Lamrot Yohannes, Adem Tsegaw Zegeye

“…STATA version 17 was used for data cleaning and descriptive statistics, while Python 3.9 was employed for machine learning predictions. …”
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Securing Electrical Drive Systems Against Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Using S-Box Optimized AES Encryption by J. Dheeba, Vansh Oberoi, R. Raja Singh, V. Gautam Karthik

“…The optimization performance is evaluated using nonlinearity, avalanche effect, and bit independence metrics, while the AES algorithm’s performance is analyzed in terms of encryption throughput and latency. …”
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A high-entropy image encryption scheme using optimized chaotic maps with Josephus permutation strategy by Nawal El Ghouate, Mohamed Amine Tahiri, Ahmed Bencherqui, Hanaa Mansouri, Ahmed El Maloufy, Hicham Karmouni, Mhamed Sayyouri, Sameh Askar, Mohamed Abouhawwash

“…This algorithm uses Kepler Chaotic Optimisation Algorithm (CKOA) to select the most suitable chaotic maps, guaranteeing optimal diffusion and complex pixel confusion. …”
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A spectral Fletcher-Reeves conjugate gradient method with integrated strategy for unconstrained optimization and portfolio selection. by Nasiru Salihu, Sulaiman M Ibrahim, P Kaelo, Issam A R Moghrabi, Elissa Nadia Madi

“…Numerical experiments performed on some unconstrained optimization problems highlight the superiority of this new algorithm over certain CG methods with similar characteristics. …”
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Optimized exposer region-based modified adaptive histogram equalization method for contrast enhancement in CXR imaging by Shivam Gangwar, Reeta Devi, Nor Ashidi Mat Isa

“…Each region undergoes adaptive contrast enhancement via a novel weighted probability density function (PDF) and power-law transformation to ensure balanced enhancement across different exposure levels. The PSO algorithm is then employed to optimize power-law parameters, further refining contrast enhancement and illumination uniformity while maintaining the natural appearance of medical images. …”
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Joint Beamforming, Scheduling, Trajectory, and Transmit Power Optimization in UAV-Assisted ISAC Systems for Information Freshness by Yuting He, Qingjie Wu, Miao Cui, Yuan Peng, Guangchi Zhang, Wei Chen

“…Our objective is to minimize the age of information (AoI) of the sensory data by jointly optimizing the scheduling, transmit beamforming, trajectory, and transmit power of the UAV, while considering the communication quality constraints and physical constraints. …”
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