Firefly algorithm with multiple learning ability based on gender difference by Wenning Zhang, Chongyang Jiao, Qinglei Zhou

“…Abstract The Firefly Algorithm (FA), while effective for complex optimization, suffers from inherent limitations such as search oscillation and low convergence precision. …”
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AI-Driven Optimization of Blockchain Scalability, Security, and Privacy Protection by Fujiang Yuan, Zihao Zuo, Yang Jiang, Wenzhou Shu, Zhen Tian, Chenxi Ye, Junye Yang, Zebing Mao, Xia Huang, Shaojie Gu, Yanhong Peng

“…Artificial intelligence, with its powerful data processing capability, pattern recognition ability, and adaptive optimization algorithms, can improve the transaction processing efficiency of blockchain, enhance the security mechanism, and optimize the privacy protection strategy, thus effectively alleviating the limitations of blockchain in terms of scalability and security. …”
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Trajectory Similarity Algorithm Based on DTW and Trajectory Point Compression by GAO Wei, QIAN Chengyang, ZHANG Qi, XIE Hongquan

“…Understanding the behavior characteristics of these holders through processing massive trajectory data has become an important issue to be addressed using trajectory similarity algorithms. To optimize the computational efficiency of the algorithm while maintaining its accuracy, this paper presents an algorithm based on an improved dynamic time warping (DTW) algorithm, i.e. the compression DTW (CN-DTW) algorithm to overcome the deficiencies of long running time and ill-conditioned alignment in the DTW algorithm. …”
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A Heuristic Enhancing Artificial Immune System for Three-dimensional Loading Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem by Peeraya Thapatsuwan, Warattapop Thapatsuwan, Chaichana Kulworatit

“…Comparative experiments were conducted against conventional AIS and the Firefly Algorithm (FA) across 27 benchmark instances. Results demonstrate that En-AIS consistently outperforms both baseline methods in terms of solution quality, achieving an average improvement of 15–20% while maintaining competitive computational times. …”
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An Efficient Evolutionary Neural Architecture Search Algorithm Without Training by Yang An, Changsheng Zhang, Jintao Shao, Yuxiao Yan, Baiqing Sun

“…By making full use of the information carried by individuals, we promoted information exchange and optimization between individuals and their neighbors, thereby improving local search capabilities while maintaining global search capabilities. …”
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Advances in Digital Signature Algorithms: Performance, Security and Future Prospects by Lyu Shuhan

“…The results show that while optimizations improve computational efficiency, challenges persist, especially with potential quantum threats that could undermine these algorithms' security. …”
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MGL-YOLO: A Lightweight Barcode Target Detection Algorithm by Yuanhao Qu, Fengshou Zhang

“…Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm increases MAP50 and MAP50.95 by 2.57% and 2.31%, respectively, compared to YOLOv8, while reducing parameter size and computational cost by 36.21% and 34.15%, respectively. …”
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A Bi-Layer Collaborative Planning Framework for Multi-UAV Delivery Tasks in Multi-Depot Urban Logistics by Junfu Wen, Fei Wang, Yebo Su

“…The framework exhibits excellent capability in multi-objective collaborative optimization. The ENSGA-II algorithm outperforms baseline algorithms significantly across performance metrics, achieving a hypervolume (HV) value of 1.0771 (improving by 72.35% to 109.82%) and an average inverted generational distance (IGD) of 0.0295, markedly better than those of comparison algorithms (ranging from 0.0893 to 0.2714). …”
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Hybrid Adaptive Sheep Flock Optimization and Gradient Descent Optimization for Energy Management in a Grid-Connected Microgrid by Sri Harish Nandigam, Krishna Mohan Reddy Pothireddy, K. Nageswara Rao, Surender Reddy Salkuti

“…Results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed hybrid algorithm, achieving substantial improvements in energy efficiency and cost reduction compared to traditional methods like interior point optimization, gradient descent, branch and bound, and a population-based algorithm named Golden Jackal optimization. …”
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Improved sequence-based localization applied in coal mine by Mingzhi Song, Jiansheng Qian

“…Sequence–centroid localization contributes to improving this issue, but the location error on the boundary of whole area is unsatisfactory as well. …”
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Multi-Feature Facial Complexion Classification Algorithms Based on CNN by Xiyuan Cao, Delong Zhang, Chunyang Jin, Zhidong Zhang, Chenyang Xue

“…The optimal approach combining multi-feature CNN with machine learning algorithms attains a remarkable accuracy of 97.78%. …”
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Topology Knapsack Problem for Geometry Optimization by Hsiao-Hui Li, Po-Chun Chang, Yuan-Hsun Liao

“…While several variants have been developed, including the 0/1, fractional, and multi-dimensional knapsack problems, no existing model simultaneously optimizes multiple attributes like rarity, importance, and preference alongside the weight and volume of items. …”
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A Ship’s Maritime Critical Target Identification Method Based on Lightweight and Triple Attention Mechanisms by Pu Wang, Shenhua Yang, Guoquan Chen, Weijun Wang, Zeyang Huang, Yuanliang Jiang

“…To verify the effectiveness of these algorithmic improvements, the DTI-YOLO algorithm was tested on a self-made dataset of 2300 ship navigation images. …”
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Development of an Algorithm to Determine the Most Efficient Trajectories in Directional Wells by R.R. Francisco, M. Bertuzzi, G.V.V. Ramlov, L.A. Alves, C.E. Metzler

“…The primary goal is to optimize the trajectory by minimizing the tension and torques applied to the drill column during drilling operations while ensuring the well stability and operational efficiency. …”
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Advanced Design of Naval Ship Propulsion Systems Utilizing Battery-Diesel Generator Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems by Youngnam Park, Heemoon Kim

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Overcoming Data Scarcity in Calibrating SUMO Scenarios With Evolutionary Algorithms by Jakob Kappenberger, Heiner Stuckenschmidt

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An Efficient Resource Allocation Algorithm for Task Offloading in the Internet of Vehicles by Ahmad Salehi, Sadoon Azizi

“…Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm reduces memory costs and penalties from rejected tasks, while improving overall system profit. …”
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Visual Multiple-object Tracking Algorithm Based on Motion Consistency by YANG Hailang, LYU Yu, JIANG Guotao, PI Zhichao, LUO Shuo, CHEN Meilin

“…The algorithm aims to improve the stability in tracking multiple objects with similar appearance features and motion patterns, while maintaining stability in normal cases. …”
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A Genetic Algorithm for Site-Specific Management Zone Delineation by Francisco Huguet, Lluís M. Plà-Aragonés, Víctor M. Albornoz, Mauricio Pohl

“…A SSMZ is a subregion of a field that is homogeneous with respect to a soil or crop property, enabling farmers to apply customized management strategies for optimizing resource use. The algorithm generates optimized field partitions using rectangular zones, applicable to both regular and irregularly shaped fields. …”
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Application of the Random Forest Algorithm for Accurate Bipolar Disorder Classification by Miguel Suárez, Ana M. Torres, Pilar Blasco-Segura, Jorge Mateo

“…These results highlight the algorithm’s capacity to handle complex, noisy datasets while identifying key features relevant for classification. …”
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