DyEHS: An Integrated Dynamo–EPANET–Harmony Search Framework for the Optimal Design of Water Distribution Networks by Francesco De Paola, Giuseppe Speranza, Giuseppe Ascione, Nunzio Marrone

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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

“…This study introduces a novel hybrid optimization algorithm that combines the strengths of harmony search (HS) and black widow optimization (BWO). …”
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Optimization of Multi-Energy Grid Integration and Energy Storage in Low-Carbon Power Systems Based on the TCM-MBZOA Algorithm: A Case Study of Yunnan Province by Yang Li, Guoen Zhou, Jiaqi Xue, Junwei Yang, Shi Yin

“…To address this limitation, this paper proposes a multi-source coordinated optimization strategy based on a bi-level programming model and an improved tent chaotic mapping-memory backtracking zebra optimization algorithm (TCM-MBZOA). …”
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Optimizing the eco-friendly dyeing of wool and nylon fabrics with Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl using artificial intelligence by Shiva Shokrzadeh, Milad Razbin, Fatemeh Shahmoradi Ghaheh, Majid Tehrani, Mehdi Sadrjahani

“…Sensitivity analysis identified pH as the most influential factor for wool (50% contribution) and dyeing duration for nylon (46% contribution). A genetic algorithm optimized the dyeing conditions, yielding ideal parameters for wool (80.8 wt.% dye concentration, 110.3 min, pH 6.1, and 80.6 °C) and nylon (68.6 wt.% dye concentration, 102.5 min, pH 5.0, and 95.0 °C). …”
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Boosting EMG classification: a hybrid NCA-driven evolutionary optimization approach for high accuracy and efficiency by X. Little Flower, S. Poonguzhali

“…Abstract A novel hybrid approach combining neighborhood component analysis (NCA) and metaheuristic optimization algorithms is proposed to improve the classification accuracy of electromyography (EMG) signals while reducing the feature set size and computational time. …”
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A Multi-Objective Optimization Study on a Certain Lecture Hall Based on Thermal and Visual Comfort by Hui Xi, Shichao Guo, Wanjun Hou, Bo Wang

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Low-Power Intelligent Wireless Sensor Network for Precision Agriculture Oriented Agricultural Greenhouse Management System by Hongguo Jin

“…When the number of sensor nodes was 100, the improved whale optimization algorithm accounted for only 15% of the routing energy consumption, while the simulated annealing algorithm accounted for 53% of the routing energy consumption. …”
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Ant Colony Optimization for Multiple Pickup and Multiple Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Window and Heterogeneous Fleets by Phan Nguyen Ky Phuc, Nguyen Le Phuong Thao

“…In the next step, the ant colony optimization algorithm is studied to solve the problem in the large-scale.…”
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Assessing the quality of whole slide images in cytology from nuclei features by Paul Barthe, Romain Brixtel, Yann Caillot, Benoît Lemoine, Arnaud Renouf, Vianney Thurotte, Ouarda Beniken, Sébastien Bougleux, Olivier Lézoray

“…To address these challenges, this article introduces a straightforward, interpretable, and computationally efficient quality control module to ensure optimal algorithmic performance. Methods: The proposed quality control module ensures algorithmic performance by representing an algorithm by a reference whole slide image preparation protocol validated on it. …”
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Enhanced mask R-CNN for luminaire detection through brightness balancing and distribution-guided optimization in tunnels by Xiaoqiong Qin, Bintao Xu, Chenchen Wang, Lirui Liu, Linfu Xie, Rong Liu, Mingwei Hu, Xiangsheng Chen

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Joint Optimization Method for Preventive Maintenance and Train Scheduling of Subway Vehicles Based on a Spatiotemporal Network Graph by Chuanzhen Liu, Zhongwei Xu, Meng Mei, Wenqing Li

“…Finally, an improved genetic algorithm is employed to solve the model and determine the optimal scheduling and maintenance strategy. …”
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A modified coronavirus herd immunity optimizer for capacitated vehicle routing problem by Lamees Mohammad Dalbah, Mohammed Azmi Al-Betar, Mohammed A. Awadallah, Raed Abu Zitar

“…Due to the complex nature of the capacitated vehicle routing problem, metaheuristic optimization algorithms are widely used for tackling this type of challenge. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Traditional and Advanced Algorithms for Photovoltaic Systems in Partial Shading Conditions by Robert Sørensen, Lucian Mihet-Popa

“…This study focuses on the development and comparison of traditional and advanced algorithms, including Perturb and Observe (P&O), Incremental Conductance (IC), Fuzzy Logic Control (FLC), Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), for efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). …”
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A Novel, Self-Adaptive, Multiclass Priority Algorithm with VM Clustering for Efficient Cloud Resource Allocation by Hicham Ben Alla, Said Ben Alla, Abdellah Ezzati, Abdellah Touhafi

“…This algorithm implements a four-tiered prioritization system to optimize key objectives, including makespan and energy consumption, while simultaneously optimizing resource utilization, degree of imbalance, and waiting time. …”
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FHQ-RRT*: An Improved Path Planning Algorithm for Mobile Robots to Acquire High-Quality Paths Faster by Xingxiang Dong, Yujun Wang, Can Fang, Kemeng Ran, Guohui Liu

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Exploring dynamical whole-brain models in high-dimensional parameter spaces. by Kevin J Wischnewski, Florian Jarre, Simon B Eickhoff, Oleksandr V Popovych

“…To enable the parameter optimizations for the high-dimensional model fitting to empirical data, we applied two dedicated mathematical optimization algorithms (Bayesian Optimization, Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy). …”
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Mechanical Impedance Control in the Human Arm While Manually Transporting an Open-Top Fluid Filled Dish by Navit Roth, Rami Seliktar, Joseph Mizrahi

“…The tested subjects walked at constant speed on a treadmill while aiming to minimize liquid spillage from the cup. …”
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Application of Simulated Annealing Algorithm in the Construction of Online Examination System for Tax Law Courses by da Pan

“…Experimental results demonstrate that SA achieves superior performance compared to genetic algorithms (GA), greedy approaches, ant colony optimization (ACO), and particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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Assessing generalizability of Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithms for Automated Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing by Andrea Venturi, Mauro Andreolini, Mirco Marchetti, Michele Colajanni

“…To this purpose, we define a novel VAPT environment through which we devise multiple evaluation scenarios. While evidencing the limited capabilities of shallow RL approaches, we consider three state-of-the-art deep RL agents, namely Deep Q-Network (DQN), Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO), and Advantage Actor–Critic (A2C), and use them as bases for VAPT operations. …”
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Competitive Elimination Improved Differential Evolution for Wind Farm Layout Optimization Problems by Sichen Tao, Yifei Yang, Ruihan Zhao, Hiroyoshi Todo, Zheng Tang

“…Therefore, metaheuristic algorithms with inherent discrete characteristics like genetic algorithms (GAs) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) have been extensively developed into current state-of-the-art WFLOP optimizers. …”
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