Lightweight YOLOv8s-Based Strawberry Plug Seedling Grading Detection and Localization via Channel Pruning by CHEN Junlin, ZHAO Peng, CAO Xianlin, NING Jifeng, YANG Shuqin

“…To improve the detection efficiency and reduce the model's computational cost, the layer-adaptive magnitude-based pruning(LAMP) score-based channel pruning algorithm was applied to compress the base YOLOv8s model. …”
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Analysis and Implementation of the Crowbar Clamping Circuit for Surge Voltage Reduction in the DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker by Phanit Sok, Sung-Geun Song, Feel-Soon Kang

“…A significant challenge in DC SSCB is simulating the behavior with several types of MOV with the highly non-linear model of MOV. The equivalent non-linear model of the MOV used in this paper for simulation is determined through the curve fit function using the algorithm for optimization.…”
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Hyperspectral Detection of Pesticide Residues in Black Vegetable Based on Multi-Classifier Entropy Weight Method by Rongchang Jiang, Guoqiang Zhuang, Shijie Xie, Yang Wang, Guoqi Zhang, Dandan Qu, Wanzhi Wen

“…The entropy weight method was then used to optimize model weights, developing the multi-classifier entropy weighted method algorithm to improve detection accuracy and robustness. …”
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Impacts of inter-train distances on aerodynamic drag reduction in heavy-haul train groups by LYU Jun, XIANG Tao, SONG Zongying, GAO Guangjun

“…This paper analyzes the impacts of inter-train distances in this operational mode on the aerodynamic characteristics of trailing trains, using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods, based on the SST <italic>k</italic>-<italic>ω</italic> turbulence model. Initial algorithm validation was performed, and the results were compared with data from wind tunnel experiments conducted in a large low-speed wind tunnel at the China aerodynamics research and development center. …”
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Tire-road friction estimation and traction control strategy for motorized electric vehicle. by Li-Qiang Jin, Mingze Ling, Weiqiang Yue

“…Thirdly, an ideal vehicle simulation model is proposed to verify the algorithm with simulation, and we find that the slip ratio corresponds to the detection of the adhesion limit in real time. …”
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LGR-Net: A Lightweight Defect Detection Network Aimed at Elevator Guide Rail Pressure Plates by Ruizhen Gao, Meng Chen, Yue Pan, Jiaxin Zhang, Haipeng Zhang, Ziyue Zhao

“…To overcome these limitations, this paper proposes a lightweight defect detection network (LGR-Net) for guide rail pressure plates based on the YOLOv8n algorithm. To solve the problem of excessive model parameters in the original algorithm, we enhance the baseline model’s backbone network by incorporating the lightweight MobileNetV3 and optimize the neck network using the Ghost convolution module (GhostConv). …”
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High-Precision Pose Measurement of Containers on the Transfer Platform of the Dual-Trolley Quayside Container Crane Based on Machine Vision by Jiaqi Wang, Mengjie He, Yujie Zhang, Zhiwei Zhang, Octavian Postolache, Chao Mi

“…An enhanced EPnP optimization algorithm incorporating lockhole coplanar constraints is proposed, establishing a 2D–3D coordinate transformation model that reduces pose-estimation errors to millimeter level (planar MAE-P = 0.024 m) and sub-angular level (MAE-<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>θ</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.11°). …”
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DLML-PC: an automated deep learning and metric learning approach for precise soybean pod classification and counting in intact plants by Yixin Guo, Jinchao Pan, Xueying Wang, Hong Deng, Hong Deng, Mingliang Yang, Mingliang Yang, Enliang Liu, Qingshan Chen, Qingshan Chen, Rongsheng Zhu, Rongsheng Zhu

“…By improving the Siamese Network in metric learning, the optimal Siamese Network model was obtained. …”
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Building construction crack detection with BCCD YOLO enhanced feature fusion and attention mechanisms by Wenhao Ren, Zuowei Zhong

“…Firstly, this model optimizes the Path Aggregation Network (PAN) by introducing lateral skips and weighted feature fusion mechanisms, improving the multi-scale fusion capability of bare concrete crack features. …”
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Maximum power point tracking control for mechanical rectification wave energy converter by Jianan Xu, Yanpeng Zhao, Yong Zhan, Yansong Yang

“…In order to improve the power generation efficiency, the maximum power point tracking control algorithm is designed based on the admittance differentiation method. …”
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Unsignalized intersection vehicle platoon formation scheduling method based on mixed traffic by Junfeng Jiang, Yikang Rui, Bin Ran

“…In deciding the passing order, we propose the Mixed Platoon Scheduling Model (MPSM) to improve the traffic safety and efficiency of unsignalized intersections in mixed traffic environments and to obtain the optimal vehicle passing order without collisions. …”
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Research on multi-attribute controller for virtual data domain based on software definition network by Jianmin Wang, Bo Zhang, Tongrang Fan, Zijian Fu, Wenbin Zhao

“…Based on software definition network, this article proposes a framework for building virtual data domain, which establishes a multi-attribute decision model by network nodes for optimizing the deployment of control layer, so as to realize large-scale deployment. …”
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A state-of-the-art review of soft computing-based monitoring and control in the machining of hard alloys by Lokesh Kumar, Ashish Goyal, Vimal Kumar Pathak, Abhijit Bhowmik

“…These innovations are supported by suitable modeling and metaheuristic techniques, including adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems (ANFIS), simulated annealing, teaching-learning-based optimization (TLBO), the finite element method (FEM), and the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II). …”
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A dual input dual spliced network with data augmentation for robust modulation recognition in communication countermeasures by Wang Guan

“…Feature extraction in the transform domain of the dataset can, to a certain extent, improve the modulation recognition accuracy. However, it significantly prolongs the algorithm’s running time. …”
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PP-QADMM: A Dual-Driven Perturbation and Quantized ADMM for Privacy Preserving and Communication-Efficient Federated Learning by Anis Elgabli

“…This design prevents the PS from performing model inversion, as the individual model updates are obfuscated within the transmitted combination. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Prediction of First Trimester Down Syndrome Risk in East Asian Populations by Chen YT, Chen GJ, Lin YS

“…This study employed multiple machine learning models to perform risk prediction and result exploration for first-trimester Down syndrome in East Asian populations, aiming to identify an optimal risk prediction model that will enhance future predictions of Down syndrome risk and improve the efficiency of the screening process.Patients and Methods: This study collected data from the Down syndrome screening database at Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital from May 1, 2018, to February 29, 2024. …”
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Understanding levels of best practice: An empirical validation. by Huy P Phan, Bing H Ngu, Hui-Wen Wang, Jen-Hwa Shih, Sheng-Ying Shi, Ruey-Yih Lin

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Stochastic economic placement and sizing of electric vehicles charging station with renewable units and battery bank in smart distribution network by Mehdi Veisi

“…Benders decomposition algorithm is used to extract the optimal solution. …”
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Drilling Condition Identification Method for Imbalanced Datasets by Yibing Yu, Huilin Yang, Fengjia Peng, Xi Wang

“…To address the challenges posed by class imbalance and temporal dependency in drilling condition data and enhance the accuracy of condition identification, this study proposes an integrated method combining feature engineering, data resampling, and deep learning model optimization. Firstly, a feature selection strategy based on weighted symmetrical uncertainty is employed, assigning higher weights to critical features that distinguish minority classes, thereby enhancing class contrast and improving the classification capability of the model. …”
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Unstructured road semantic segmentation method based on 3D point cloud of open pit mine by Caiwu LU, Jianan XUE, Meng LI, Shengyu YAN, sai ZHANG, Song JIANG, Runfeng HE

“…Based on SFM and MVS algorithms for dense point cloud reconstruction of captured multi-viewpoint images, and optimization and improvement of PointNet++, MLP, channel attention mechanism, and self-attention mechanism based on point attention are introduced, and a point cloud semantic segmentation model for unstructured roads in open-pit mines is designed. …”
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