Explainable AutoML models for predicting the strength of high-performance concrete using Optuna, SHAP and ensemble learning by Muhammad Salman Khan, Tianbo Peng, Tianbo Peng, Muhammad Adeel Khan, Asad Khan, Mahmood Ahmad, Mahmood Ahmad, Kamran Aziz, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, N. S. Abd EL-Gawaad

“…Compared to a baseline model from the literature, O-LGB achieved significant improvements in predictive performance. For compressive strength, it reduced the Mean Absolute Error (MAE) by 87.69% and the Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) by 71.93%. …”
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Spectrum Allocation Using Integer Linear Programming and Kerr Optical Frequency Combs by Sergio Muñoz-Tapasco, Andrés F. Calvo-Salcedo, Jose A. Jaramillo-Villegas

“…Spectrum allocation methods, such as the Routing, Modulation Level, and Spectrum Assignment (RMLSA) approach, play a crucial role in executing this strategy efficiently. While current algorithms have improved allocation efficiency, further development is necessary to optimize network performance. …”
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A Biased–Randomized Iterated Local Search with Round-Robin for the Periodic Vehicle Routing Problem by Juan F. Gomez, Antonio R. Uguina, Javier Panadero, Angel A. Juan

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A spherical fuzzy WASPAS approach to prioritize the factors enhancing the effectiveness of physical education classroom teaching by Yuhan Gao, Ali Yu

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Spatial Downscaling of TRMM Precipitation Data Using an Optimal Subset Regression Model with NDVI and Terrain Factors in the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin, China by Jinping Liu, Wanchang Zhang, Ning Nie

“…After downscaling, the bias between TRMM 3B43 and rain gauge data decreased considerably from 0.397 to 0.109, the root-mean-square error decreased from 235.16 to 124.60 mm, and the r2 increased from 0.54 to 0.61, indicating significant improvement in the spatial resolution and accuracy of the TRMM 3B43 data. …”
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Optimization of grading rings for 1000 kV dry-type air-core shunt reactor based on hybrid RBFNN–Kriging surrogate model by Yiqin Liu, Liang Xie, Dongyang Li, Yunpeng Liu, Kexin Liu, Gang Liu

“…Aiming to reduce the maximum electric field strength of the reactor, this paper proposes a hybrid surrogate model that combines Radial Basis Function Neural Network (RBFNN) and the Kriging model to optimize the configuration of grading rings. First, the sparrow search algorithm is used to optimize the hyperparameters of the RBFNN. …”
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Accelerating Grover Adaptive Search: Qubit and Gate Count Reduction Strategies With Higher Order Formulations by Yuki Sano, Kosuke Mitarai, Naoki Yamamoto, Naoki Ishikawa

“…Grover adaptive search (GAS) is a quantum exhaustive search algorithm designed to solve binary optimization problems. …”
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Surface Reconstruction Planning with High-Quality Satellite Stereo Pairs Searching by Jinwen Li, Guangli Ren, Youmei Pan, Jing Sun, Peng Wang, Fanjiang Xu, Zhaohui Liu

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Integrative Path Planning for Multi-Rotor Logistics UAVs Considering UAV Dynamics, Energy Efficiency, and Obstacle Avoidance by Kunpeng Wu, Juncong Lan, Shaofeng Lu, Chaoxian Wu, Bingjian Liu, Zenghao Lu

“…Since UAVs’ energy storage capacity is generally low, it is essential to reduce energy costs to improve their system’s energy efficiency. …”
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Multi-user joint task offloading and resource allocation based on mobile edge computing in mining scenarios by Siqi Li, Weidong Li, Wanbo Zheng, Yunni Xia, Kunyin Guo, Qinglan Peng, Xu Li, Jiaxin Ren

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method, we compare it with five baseline algorithms: the improved grey wolf optimizer metaheuristic algorithm, the traditional genetic algorithm, the binary offloading decision mechanism, the partial non-cooperative mechanism, and the fully local execution mechanism. …”
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Short‐term electric power and energy balance optimization scheduling based on low‐carbon bilateral demand response mechanism from multiple perspectives by Juan Li, Yonggang Li, Huazhi Liu

“…The enhanced decision tree classifier (EDTC) algorithm is used to predict the electricity consumption behavior of transferable load (TL) users, and an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm with “ε‐greedy” strategy is proposed to solve this model. …”
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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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Improving TerraClimate hydroclimatic data accuracy with XGBoost for regions with sparse gauge networks: A case study of the Meknes plateau and the Middle Atlas Causse, Morocco by Hammoud Yassine, Allali Youssef, Saadane Abderrahim

“…Applying the XGBoost algorithm significantly improves the raw TerraClimate data, reducing the average Mean Absolute Error (MAE) across all parameters from 3.08 to 0.29, and the average Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) from 4.84 to 0.46, and increasing the average Nash-Sutcliffe Efficiency (NSE) from 0.82 to 0.99. …”
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A Multi-Objective Decision-Making Method for Optimal Scheduling Operating Points in Integrated Main-Distribution Networks with Static Security Region Constraints by Kang Xu, Zhaopeng Liu, Shuaihu Li

“…Subsequently, a scheduling optimization model is formulated to minimize both the system generation costs and the comprehensive risk, where the adaptive grid density-improved multi-objective particle swarm optimization (AG-MOPSO) algorithm is employed to efficiently generate Pareto-optimal operating point solutions. …”
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A state-of-the-art novel approach to predict potato crop coefficient (Kc) by integrating advanced machine learning tools by Saad Javed Cheema, Masoud Karbasi, Gurjit S. Randhawa, Suqi Liu, Travis J. Esau, Kuljeet Singh Grewal, Farhat Abbas, Qamar Uz Zaman, Aitazaz A. Farooque

“…A machine learning approach using XGBoost, optimized with the Chaos Game algorithm (CGO-XGBoost), was employed to predict Kc. …”
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Sustainable Self-Training Pig Detection System with Augmented Single Labeled Target Data for Solving Domain Shift Problem by Junhee Lee, Heechan Chae, Seungwook Son, Jongwoong Seo, Yooil Suh, Jonguk Lee, Yongwha Chung, Daihee Park

“…Overcoming this limitation through large-scale labeling presents considerable burdens in terms of time and cost. To address the degradation issue, this study proposes a self-training-based domain adaptation method that utilizes a single label on target (SLOT) sample from the target domain, a genetic algorithm (GA)-based data augmentation search (DAS) designed explicitly for SLOT data to optimize the augmentation parameters, and a super-low-threshold strategy to include low-confidence-scored pseudo-labels during self-training. …”
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Accelerated Reconstruction of Scenes Using CUDA-Based Parallel Computing by Gui Zou, Jin Jiang, Qi Chen

“…Since the drone needs to use an embedded onboard computer and stereo matching algorithms require massive computing resources, this paper studies the optimization of CUDA-based stereo matching algorithms on embedded devices to improve the reconstruction effect of scenes and achieve rapid reconstruction, thereby reducing time costs, and enhancing drone efficiency.…”
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A carbon aware ant colony system for the sustainable generalized traveling salesman problem by Marina Lin, Laura P. Schaposnik

“…Our algorithm’s unique bi-objective optimization represents a significant advancement in sustainable transportation solutions strategically balancing cost and carbon emissions to reduce energy consumption and promote environmental responsibility.…”
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Construction and application of a digital twin model for multi-objectiveoptimization of intelligent tape conveyor system by Wei CHEN, Jingzhao LI, Qing SHI, Jichao LIU, Huashun LI

“…Moreover, forecast values of sweep force at the current moment help formulate the dispatch plan for the cleaning mechanism in the next moment, thus ensuring precise control of the physical model. The Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA) is employed to optimize parameters in this blueprint, facilitating real-time scheduling by rapidly converging to the global optimum. …”
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Bayesian-optimized ensemble deep learning models for demand forecasting in the volatile situations: A case study of grocery demand during Covid-19 outbreaks by Nader AL Theeb, Hazem Smadi, Naser Al-qaydeh

“…Furthermore, using BO algorithm for hyperparameters tuning improved the forecasting accuracy. …”
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