Underwater Object Detection Algorithm Based on an Improved YOLOv8 by Fubin Zhang, Weiye Cao, Jian Gao, Shubing Liu, Chenyang Li, Kun Song, Hongwei Wang

“…Next, the incorporation of a Partial Self-Attention (PSA) module at the end of the backbone network enhances model efficiency and optimizes the utilization of computational resources while maintaining high performance. …”
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Research on Fire Detection of Cotton Picker Based on Improved Algorithm by Zhai Shi, Fangwei Wu, Changjie Han, Dongdong Song

“…The sensor measurements were compared with the actual values to verify the effectiveness of the GWO-PSO-optimized BP neural network model. Once experimentally verified, the improved GWO-PSO algorithm achieves a correlation coefficient R of 0.96929, a prediction accuracy rate of 96.10%, and a prediction error rate of only 3.9%, while the system monitors an accurate early warning rate of 96.07%, and the false alarm and omission rates are both less than 5%. …”
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Analysis of optimal configuration of energy storage in wind-solar micro-grid based on improved gray wolf optimization by Huang Qian, Huang Dengke, Cai Li, Xu Qingshan

“…Comparing the difference between energy storage without an installation and energy storage with improved algorithm, it is shown that the energy storage configuration of the improved gray wolf optimization improves the economy, efficient energy use, and revenue of the whole system.…”
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Evolutionary Algorithms and Quantum Computing: Recent Advances, Opportunities, and Challenges by Junaid Ur Rehman, Muhammad Shohibul Ulum, Abdurrahman Wachid Shaffar, Amirul Adlil Hakim, Mujirin, Zaid Abdullah, Hayder Al-Hraishawi, Symeon Chatzinotas, Hyundong Shin

“…Nature-inspired metaheuristics have emerged as promising candidates for fulfilling this optimization role. In this paper, we discuss both of these potential directions at the intersection of evolutionary computing and quantum computing while surveying some of the most promising advancements in these directions. …”
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Hybrid Adaptive Sheep Flock Optimization and Gradient Descent Optimization for Energy Management in a Grid-Connected Microgrid by Sri Harish Nandigam, Krishna Mohan Reddy Pothireddy, K. Nageswara Rao, Surender Reddy Salkuti

“…The ASFO algorithm offers robust global search capabilities to explore complex search spaces, while GDO safeguards precise local convergence to optimize the dispatch schedule and energy cost and maximize renewable energy utilization. …”
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Specifics of the Algorithmic Prescriptions in the Learning Process of the Gymnastics Exercises’ Techniques by Victor BUFTEA

“… The technology of training gymnastic exercises demonstrates a series of groupings of the most rational and optimal methods; however, the algorithmic type prescriptions are considered the closest to the effective achievement of the theoretical-methodological and practical objectives (in order to acquire the technique of gymnastic exercises with an increased degree of difficulty). …”
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Multi-Feature Facial Complexion Classification Algorithms Based on CNN by Xiyuan Cao, Delong Zhang, Chunyang Jin, Zhidong Zhang, Chenyang Xue

“…The optimal approach combining multi-feature CNN with machine learning algorithms attains a remarkable accuracy of 97.78%. …”
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Distributed Constraint Optimization with Flocking Behavior by Zhengquan Yang, Qing Zhang, Zengqiang Chen

“…Then, it is proved that all agents track the optimal velocity while avoiding collisions. The proof of the main result is divided into three steps: global set convergence, consensus analysis, and optimal set convergence. …”
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Machine Learning G-Code Optimization by Héctor Lasluisa-Naranjo, David Rivas-Lalaleo, Joaquín Vaquero-López, Christian Cruz-Moposita

“…This research applies the K-means machine learning clustering algorithm to optimize G-code parameters such as extruder and heated bed temperature, deposition speed, and flow control. …”
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Enhanced novelty approaches for resource allocation model for multi-cloud environment in vehicular Ad-Hoc networks by R. Augustian Isaac, P. Sundaravadivel, V. S. Nici Marx, G. Priyanga

“…For further analysis the Elephant Herding Lion Optimizer (EHLO) algorithm is employed to pinpoint the most critical attributes. …”
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Algorithms to reconstruct past indels: The deletion-only parsimony problem. by Jordan Moutet, Eric Rivals, Fabio Pardi

“…When sequences can only undergo substitutions, optimal reconstructions can be efficiently computed using well-known algorithms. …”
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Planning trajectory for UAVs using the self-organizing migrating algorithm. by Quoc Bao Diep, Thanh-Cong Truong, Ivan Zelinka

“…To optimize this cost function, we employ the self-organizing migrating algorithm, a swarm intelligence algorithm inspired by the cooperative and competitive behaviors observed in natural organisms. …”
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Topology Knapsack Problem for Geometry Optimization by Hsiao-Hui Li, Po-Chun Chang, Yuan-Hsun Liao

“…While several variants have been developed, including the 0/1, fractional, and multi-dimensional knapsack problems, no existing model simultaneously optimizes multiple attributes like rarity, importance, and preference alongside the weight and volume of items. …”
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An Improved Small Target Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv8s by G. Ma, C. Xu, Z. Xu, X. Song

“…To address these challenges, this pa¬per proposes an enhanced small object detection algorithm, SOD-YOLO, based on YOLOv8s. First, the S_C2f_CAFM module is integrated into the feature extraction network, enabling the effective capture of fine-grained local features and broad contextual information, while simultaneously reducing model parameters and computational complexity. …”
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A Flexible Interconnected Distribution Network Power Supply Restoration Method Based on E-SOP by Lin Jiang, Canbin Wang, Wei Qiu, Hui Xiao, Wenshan Hu

“…To solve this complex optimization model, an innovative hybrid approach combining the Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA) with second-order cone programming is developed. …”
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MGL-YOLO: A Lightweight Barcode Target Detection Algorithm by Yuanhao Qu, Fengshou Zhang

“…Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm increases MAP50 and MAP50.95 by 2.57% and 2.31%, respectively, compared to YOLOv8, while reducing parameter size and computational cost by 36.21% and 34.15%, respectively. …”
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Improved Field Obstacle Detection Algorithm Based on YOLOv8 by Xinying Zhou, Wenming Chen, Xinhua Wei

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A Hybrid MCDM-Grey Wolf Optimizer Approach for Multi-Objective Parametric Optimization of μ-EDM Process by Partha Protim Das

“…This paper attempts to demonstrate the applicability of three well-known multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques, including the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS), multi-attributive border approximation area comparison (MABAC), and complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) methods, separately hybridized with the grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm. The proposed hybrid optimization approaches are applied to find the optimal parametric setting of a μ-EDM process during machining on a stainless steel shim as the work material. …”
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Combined Simulated Annealing Algorithm for the Discrete Facility Location Problem by Jin Qin, Ling-lin Ni, Feng Shi

“…The method is a two-layer algorithm, in which the external subalgorithm optimizes the decision of the facility location decision while the internal subalgorithm optimizes the decision of the allocation of customer's demand under the determined location decision. …”
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Advances in Digital Signature Algorithms: Performance, Security and Future Prospects by Lyu Shuhan

“…The results show that while optimizations improve computational efficiency, challenges persist, especially with potential quantum threats that could undermine these algorithms' security. …”
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