Cooperative Downloading in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks: A Cost-Energy Perspective by He Li, Yang Yang, Xuesong Qiu, Zhipeng Gao, Guizhen Ma

“…However, the efficiency, cost, and energy consumption of cooperative downloading are sensitive by content distribution, which is a challenge to get the optimal in mobile ad hoc networks. This paper proposes a cost distribution (OCD) algorithm and a content distribution algorithm based on auction (OCDA) for mobile ad hoc networks based on relative location of nodes and local optimization theory. …”
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BS-SCRM: a novel approach to secure wireless sensor networks via blockchain and swarm intelligence techniques by Jing Xiao, Chaoqun Li, Zhigang Li, Jie Zhou

“…The proposed BS-SCRM method is structured in two phases: (1) an enhanced cluster head (CH) election utilizing an elite strategy-enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) that considers node energy and proximity to the base station, and (2) a secure data on-chain phase where blockchain comes into play, encrypting and validating cluster data to safeguard integrity and prevent tampering. …”
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Research on subway settlement prediction based on the WTD-PSR combination and GSM-SVR model by Miren Rong, Chao Feng, Yinping Pang, Hailong Wang, Ying Yuan, Wensong Zhang, Lanxin Luo

“…Furthermore, Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Gray Wolf Optimization (GWO), Marine Predators Algorithm (MPA), and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) are introduced to optimize the SVR model, and the prediction performance is compared with that of the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model. …”
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Mapping Landslide Sensitivity Based on Machine Learning: A Case Study in Ankang City, Shaanxi Province, China by Baoxin Zhao, Jingzhong Zhu, Youbiao Hu, Qimeng Liu, Yu Liu

“…The main purpose of this research is to apply the logistic regression (LR) model, the support vector machine (SVM) model based on radial basis function, the random forest (RF) model, and the coupled model of the whale optimization algorithm (WOA) and genetic algorithm (GA) with RF, to make landslide susceptibility mapping for the Ankang City of Shaanxi Province, China. …”
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Dynamic Water Scheduling in the Northwest River Delta Basin Based on Minimum Discharge Flow Control in Cross-section by WU Di, FANG Chunyan, SHANG Yunfei

“…On this basis, by taking into account both ecological water demand and socio-economic water demand, the minimum discharge flow control index of the cross-section was determined, and a fitness function was constructed. The whale optimization algorithm was used to find the optimal water allocation plan. …”
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A Sleep Scheduling Mechanism with PSO Collaborative Evolution for Wireless Sensor Networks by Luobing Dong, He Tao, William Doherty, Marten Young

“…To extend the lifetime of a wireless sensor network and improve the energy efficiency of its nodes, it is necessary to use node collaborative sleep algorithm to reduce the number of redundant nodes in the network. …”
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A Collaborative Transit Signal Priority Method Considering Gaming among Traffic Participants by Bing Wu, Haishan Wang, Yanli Wang, Ben Zhai, TanXing Xue

“…The stochasticity of bus arrival time is also considered in the estimation of bus delays to improve the robustness. Candidate timing plans obtained by the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA) are divided into three priority levels based on the delays of buses. …”
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Real-time torque distribution simulation of parallel hybrid vehicle engine by Jing Wang

“…This study aims to develop a high-precision, robust torque distribution model to enhance energy utilization while addressing interference from environmental noise and extreme temperatures.MethodsA real-time torque distribution model integrates three core components: a Markov Decision Process framework transforms torque allocation into a mathematical optimization problem; the Proximal Policy Optimization algorithm enhanced with Prioritized Experience Replay dynamically generates control strategies; and Fiber Bragg Grating sensors achieve millisecond-level torque measurement by correlating shaft strain forces with wavelength shifts. …”
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A Method for Enhancing the Traffic Situation Awareness of Vessel Traffic Service Operators by Identifying High Risk Ships in Complex Navigation Conditions by Lei Zhang, Jiahao Ge, Floris Goerlandt, Lei Du, Tuowei Chen, Tingting Gu, Langxiong Gan, Xiaobin Li

“…First, the K-means clustering algorithm is improved using the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) to adaptively cluster ships within a waterway, segmenting the traffic in the area into multiple ship clusters. …”
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Convolutional transform learning based fusion framework for scale invariant long term target detection and tracking in unmanned aerial vehicles by Fatma S. Alrayes, Nazir Ahmad, Asma Alshuhail, Menwa Alshammeri, Ali Alqazzaz, Hassan Alkhiri, Jehad Saad Alqurni, Yahia Said

“…Finally, the hybrid nonlinear whale optimization algorithm with sine cosine (SCWOA) is implemented for the optimum choice of the hyperparameters involved in the GCN technique. …”
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New Heuristic Local Search Method for University Course Timetabling by Mohammad Sadegh Shiri, Mostafa Khorramizadeh, Vahid Ahmadi

“…While the fitness function of the first phase is based on the violation of hard constraints, the fitness function of the second phase is based on the penalty of the feasible solution.Findings: The numerical results indicate that the required computing time increases with the size of instances, and the algorithm tends to converge towards the optimal solution after a few minutes.Originality/Value: The presented algorithm enables us to deal with extensive university course timetabling problems in practice. …”
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A Hybrid CT-DEWCA-Based Energy-Efficient Routing Protocol for Data and Storage Nodes in Underwater Acoustic Sensor Networks by Imran Khan, Muhammad Rauf, Atif Jamil

“…This research proposes an energy-aware deployment approach and introduces the Controlled Transmission enhanced by hybrid model scheme with Differential Evolution, Whale Optimization, and Chaotic Adaptation (CT-DEWCA) for relay selection. …”
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Vehicle Routing Problem for Collaborative Multidepot Petrol Replenishment under Emergency Conditions by Guangcan Xu, Qiguang Lyu

“…Meanwhile, usage of distribution trucks is optimized in the distribution network, that is, usage of single- and double-compartment trucks is reduced while that of three-compartment trucks is increased. …”
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Edge Cloud Resource Scheduling with Deep Reinforcement Learning by Y. Feng, M. Li, J. Li, Y. Yu

“…Furthermore, we enhance the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithm to improve adaptability, increase the accuracy of likelihood ratio estimation, identify a more suitable activation function, and impose constraints on gradient updates. …”
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Fast Low Rank and Sparse Decomposition Based on Greedy Bilateral Smoothing for Infrared Small Target Detection by Yan-Shan Zhang, Ze-Yin Li, Dong-Dong Pang, Lu-Yao Wang, Cheng-Jun Wu, Kang Duan, Jun-Ming Gao

“…Specifically, in order to improve optimization efficiency, greedy bilateral smoothing is employed to model low rank backgrounds, resulting in a significant improvement in the efficiency of the detection algorithm. …”
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Enhancing grid frequency regulation in low inertia modern multi‐area power systems using cascaded non‐integer control approaches with BESS‐based virtual inertia by Tushar Kanti Roy, Amanullah Maung Than Oo

“…It should be noted that improper controller parameters can worsen frequency deviations and system stability. Hence, a whale optimization algorithm optimizes control parameters using the integral time absolute error based objective function. …”
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A Distributed Q Learning Spectrum Decision Scheme for Cognitive Radio Sensor Network by Jian He, Jun Peng, Fu Jiang, Gaorong Qin, Weirong Liu

“…Cognitive spectrum management can improve the utilization efficiency of spectrum while increasing the energy consumption of sensor network nodes. …”
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Efficient Path Planning and Formation Control in Multi-Robot Systems: A Neural Fields and Auto-Switching Mechanism Approach by Raouf Fareh, Mohammed Baziyad, Tamer Farouk Rabie, Sofiane Khadraoui, Mohammad Habibur Rahman

“…The effectiveness of this approach is validated through experiments, demonstrating significant improvements in execution speed, path smoothness, and overall system stability compared to competitive methods, including well-known techniques such as A*, Probabilistic RoadMap (PRM), Rapidly-exploring Random Tree Star (RRT*), and also against recent optimization techniques including Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) and Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA).…”
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Inversion and Fine Grading of Tidal Flat Soil Salinity Based on the CIWOABP Model by Jin Zhu, Shuowen Yang, Shuyan Li, Nan Zhou, Yi Shen, Jincheng Xing, Lixin Xu, Zhichao Hong, Yifei Yang

“…This study proposes an improved approach for soil salinity inversion in coastal tidal flats using Sentinel-2 imagery and a new enhanced chaotic mapping adaptive whale optimization neural network (CIWOABP) algorithm. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Bio-Inspired Enhancement Techniques for Localization in 2D Wireless Sensor Networks by Rabhi Seddik

“…The recently introduced DMOA, modeled after the hunting and movement strategies of mongooses, represents a novel approach in optimization. Simulation results indicate that while PSO and FOA perform well under specific conditions, DMOA outperforms them in terms of accuracy and precision, making it a promising solution for improving node localization in WSNs. …”
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