Evaluation of the Geomorphon Approach for Extracting Troughs in Polygonal Patterned Ground Across Different Permafrost Environments by Amin Wen, Tonghua Wu, Xiaofan Zhu, Jie Chen, Jianzong Shi, Peiqing Lou, Dong Wang, Xin Ma, Xiaodong Wu

“…The results show that (i) the lowest <i>t</i> value (0°) captured the microtopograhy of the troughs, while the larger <i>L</i> values paired with a DEM resolution of 50 cm diminished the impact of minor noise, improving the accuracy of trough detection; (ii) the optimized Geomorphon model produced trough maps with a high accuracy, achieving mIOU and F1 Scores of 0.89 and 0.90 in PB and 0.84 and 0.87 in WDL, respectively; and (iii) compared with the polygonal boundaries, the trough maps can derive the heterogeneous features to quantify the degradation of PPG. …”
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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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The Robust Steiner Team Orienteering Problem with Decreasing Priorities under budgeted uncertainty by Lucas Assunção, Andréa Cynthia Santos

“…The cut-and-branch algorithm based on the stronger model also stands out, solving 20 more instances than the other. …”
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A real-time 3D modeling method for buildings driven by IMU and RGB-D fusion by Yuhan Gao, Chao Dang, Jun Zhu, Yakun Xie, Ya Hu, Chunli Yan, Kun Yi, Chuan Yi, Xue Li

“…The method incorporates an adaptive sampling strategy for RGB-D cameras based on IMU data calibration, introduces a pose estimation optimization algorithm that combines dynamic feature point cluster centroid prediction with bias detection, establishes a progressive 3D modeling approach constrained by structural features, and develops a prototype system for in-depth case study analysis. …”
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Nondestructive detection and classification of impurities-containing seed cotton based on hyperspectral imaging and one-dimensional convolutional neural network by Yeqi Fei, Zhenye Li, Tingting Zhu, Zengtao Chen, Chao Ni

“…With a processing time of 11.764 μs per pixel from experimental data, it shows a much improved speed requirement while maintaining the accuracy of real production lines. …”
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Drought Amplifies the Suppressive Effect of Afforestation on Net Primary Productivity in Semi-Arid Ecosystems: A Case Study of the Yellow River Basin by Futao Wang, Ziqi Zhang, Mingxuan Du, Jianzhong Lu, Xiaoling Chen

“…Integrating multi-source remote sensing data (2000–2020), meteorological observations with the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) and an improved CASA model, this study systematically investigates spatiotemporal patterns of vegetation net primary productivity (NPP) responses to extreme drought events while quantifying vegetation coverage’s regulatory effects on ecosystem drought sensitivity. …”
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Secure THz Communication in 6G: A Two-Stage DRL Approach for IRS-Assisted NOMA by Muhammad Shahwar, Manzoor Ahmed, Touseef Hussain, Muhammad Sheraz, Wali Ullah Khan, Teong Chee Chuah

“…Utilizing the deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) algorithm, we introduce a two-stage policy learning approach designed to optimize secrecy energy efficiency (SEE) while ensuring secure communication, even in the presence of multiple eavesdroppers (Eves). …”
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Artificial neural networks-based multi-objective optimization of immersion cooling battery thermal management system using Hammersley sampling method by Muhammed Donmez, Mehmet Ihsan Karamangil

“…Using the Hammersley method, various module designs are generated. Multi-objective optimization, using ANN-based multi objective genetic algorithms, is conducted on a 16S1P configuration at 4C discharge and 0.008 kg/s. …”
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Design of an intelligent AI-based multi-layer optimization framework for grid-tied solar PV-fuel cell hybrid energy systems by Prashant Nene, Dolly Thankachan

“…The results validate its capability when compared against traditional methods such as Genetic Algorithms and Particle Swarm Optimization. With this, we now have a scalable and real-time energy-efficient solution for future smart grid systems. • Integrated Intelligence Stack: Combines RL-ENN, T-STFREP, FL-DEO, GNNHSCO, and Q-GAN-ESO into a unified architecture for real-time control, forecasting, decentralized optimization, network routing, and synthetic scenario generation. • Real-Time, Scalable, and Privacy-Preserving: Enables adaptive energy dispatch, federated optimization without compromising data privacy, and graph-based power routing, making it suitable for large-scale, smart grid deployments. • Proven Long-Term Performance: Achieved significant improvements over traditional methods (GA, PSO) with 27.5 % lower NPC, 18.2 % reduction in COE, and 30.2 % increase in battery life, validated using 30 years of meteorological data.…”
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Privacy-Preserving Diabetes and Heart Disease Prediction via Federated Learning and WCO by Sachikanta Dash, Sasmita Padhy, Preetam Suman, Sandip Mal, Lokesh Malviya, Amrit Suman, Jaydeep Kishore

“…All these encompassing strategies are designed to improve prediction precision and facilitate proactive diabetes control. …”
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QoE-aware video distribution mechanism in FiWi by Ruyan WANG, Yan YANG, Dapeng WU

“…The mismatch of transmission ability causes the discontinuous transmission of video services in fiber-wireless access network,aimed at this problem,an QoE-aware video distribution mechanism was proposed.According to the structural characteristics of fiber-wireless access network,link state information and scalable video coding structure was considered,a QoE evaluation mode was established,and the particle swarm optimization algorithm was used to select optimal video transmission rate.Then the node transmission capacity and the node matching degree was analyzed,transmission path for the services was selected,so as to ensure the reliable transmission of services.The results show that the proposed mechanism can effectively improve the utilization rate of network resources and reduce network congestion while improving the quality of the user experience.…”
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A Comparative Study Between Soft Actor-Critic (SAC) and Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG) Algorithms for Solar PV MPPT Control Under Partial Shading Conditions by Sampson E. Nwachukwu, Komla A. Folly, Kehinde O. Awodele

“…However, due to the intermittent nature of PV arrays, the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm is typically employed to optimize the system&#x2019;s energy production. …”
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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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An optimization based framework for water quality assessment and pollution source apportionment employing GIS and machine learning techniques for smart surface water governance by Abhijeet Das

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Self-healing and energy-efficient cluster-based routing for sustainable wireless sensor networks by Gayathri M, Vanapalli Veera Snigdha

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Enhanced Superpixel-Guided ResNet Framework with Optimized Deep-Weighted Averaging-Based Feature Fusion for Lung Cancer Detection in Histopathological Images by Karthikeyan Shanmugam, Harikumar Rajaguru

“…This research enhances lung cancer diagnosis through deep learning-based feature extraction, fusion, optimization, and classification for improved accuracy and efficiency. …”
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O2O-PLB: A One-to-One-Based Optimizer With Priority and Load Balancing Mechanism for Resource Allocation in Fog-Cloud Environments by V. C. Bharathi, S. Syed Abuthahir, Monelli Ayyavaraiah, G. Arunkumar, Usama Abdurrahman, Sardar Asad Ali Biabani

“…This paper presents O2O-PLB, a new One-to-One-Based Optimizer with Priority and Load Balancing mechanism aimed at improving resource allocation in Fog-Cloud settings. …”
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Steganographic model to conceal the secret data in audio files utilizing a fourfold paradigm: Interpolation, multi-layering, optimized sample space, and smoothing by Daffa Tristan Firdaus, Ntivuguruzwa Jean De La Croix, Tohari Ahmad, Didacienne Mukanyiligira, Louis Sibomana

“…The proposed method seeks to improve stego audio quality by implementing a smoothing-based technique and optimizing the sample space through linear interpolation, followed by a multi-layering process. …”
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AI-Assisted Design of Drain-Extended FinFET With Stepped Field Plate for Multi-Purpose Applications by Xiaoyun Huang, Hongyu Tang, Chenggang Xu, Yuxuan Zhu, Yan Pan, Dawei Gao, Yitao Ma, Kai Xu

“…This study introduces a novel DE-FinFET featuring a stepped field plate to improve overall performance of device. Moreover, within an AI-assisted design framework, predictive modeling and multi-objective optimization of the device are accomplished using Kolmogorov&#x2013;Arnold Networks (KAN) and the Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-III). …”
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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

“…In the upper layer, an improved genetic algorithm (IGA) based on heuristic rules is employed to generate an offloading decision population, while the lower layer utilizes the deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) algorithm to optimize the offloading strategy and the weighted coefficients for latency and energy consumption. …”
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