An Innovative Indoor Localization Method for Agricultural Robots Based on the NLOS Base Station Identification and IBKA-BP Integration by Jingjing Yang, Lihong Wan, Junbing Qian, Zonglun Li, Zhijie Mao, Xueming Zhang, Junjie Lei

“…Next, the collected received signal strength indication (RSSI) data are processed using Kalman filtering and Min-Max normalization, suppressing signal fluctuations and accelerating the gradient descent convergence of the distance measurement model. Finally, the improved black kite algorithm (IBKA) is enhanced with tent chaotic mapping, a lens imaging reverse learning strategy, and the golden sine strategy to optimize the weights and biases of the BP neural network, developing an RSSI-based ranging algorithm using the IBKA-BP neural network. …”
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M-Race: A Racing Algorithm for the Tuning of Meta-Heuristics Based on Multiple Performance Objectives by Christoff Jordaan, Andries Engelbrecht, Kian Anderson

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Structural Optimization-Based Enhancement of the Dynamic Performance for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Blade by Ahmed Zarzoor, Alaa Jaber, Ahmed Shandookh

“…It employs a complex optimization framework that combines aerodynamics and structural analysis via MATLAB and a genetic algorithm. …”
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Construction of Prioritized T-Way Test Suite Using Bi-Objective Dragonfly Algorithm by Mashuk Ahmed, Abdullah B. Nasser, Kamal Z. Zamli

“…In software testing, effective test case generation is essential as an alternative to exhaustive testing. For improving the software testing technology, the t-way testing technique combined with metaheuristic algorithm has been great to analyze a large number of combinations for getting optimal solutions. …”
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Optimizing Equivalent Property-Damage-Only (EPDO) Prediction Models with Genetic Algorithms: A Case Study on Roundabout Geometric Characteristics by Hossein Samadi, Omid Rahmani, Khaled Shaaban, Amir Saman Abdollahzadeh Nasiri, Mehrzad Hasanvand

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Review of optimization modeling and solution of long-distance natural gas pipeline network by Peng ZHOU, Qi WEI

“…The optimization of the natural gas pipeline network is of great significance to reduce the operating cost of the pipeline network and improve the reliability of the natural gas supply. …”
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Predicting excavation-induced lateral displacement using improved particle swarm optimization and extreme learning machine with sparse measurements by Cheng Chen, Guan-Nian Chen, Song Feng, Xiao-Zhen Fan, Liang-Tong Zhan, Yun-Min Chen

“…This study presents a novel prediction method using an extreme learning machine (ELM) optimized by an improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO) algorithm. …”
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Optimal Distributed Dispatch of Smart Multi-Agent Energy Hubs Based on Consensus Algorithm Considering Lossy Communication Network and Uncertainty by Abdelfattah A. Eladl, Magda I. El-Afifi, Magdi M. El-Saadawi, Bishoy E. Sedhom

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Parameter extraction of PV models under varying meteorological conditions using a modified electric eel foraging optimization algorithm by Hadeer Khalifa, Mohamed Ebeed, Gaber Magdy, Sherif A. Khaleel, Mohamed I. Shehata, Moataz M. Salah, Francisco Jurado, Hossam Hassan Ali

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Optimal machine learning algorithms and UAV multispectral imagery for crop phenotypic trait estimation: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis by Adama Ndour, Gerald Blasch, João Valente, Bisrat Haile Gebrekidan, Tesfaye Shiferaw Sida

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Improving Data Privacy in the Internet of Things by Using Artificial Immune System, in Regard with the Internet Limitations by Marzieh Faridi Masouleh, Ali Harounabadi, Asal Sayyad

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Soil water content estimation by using ground penetrating radar data full waveform inversion with grey wolf optimizer algorithm by M. H. Zhang, X. Feng, M. Bano, C. Liu, Q. Liu, X. Wang

“…Full waveform inversion (FWI) can use the information of the entire waveform, which can improve the accuracy of parameter estimation. This study proposes a novel SWC estimation scheme by using the FWI of GPR, optimized by the grey wolf optimizer (GWO) algorithm. …”
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Optimum design of double tuned mass dampers using multiple metaheuristic multi-objective optimization algorithms under seismic excitation by Fateme Zamani, Sayyed Hadi Alavi, Mohammadreza Mashayekhi, Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, Ataallah Sadeghi-Movahhed, Ali Majdi

“…The tuning process is carried out using a combination of Pareto front derived from seven multi-objective metaheuristic optimization algorithms with two objectives. The proposed methodology is applied to a 10-floor case study, using ground acceleration time histories to evaluate its seismic performance. …”
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A New Hyperparameter Tuning Framework for Regression Tasks in Deep Neural Network: Combined-Sampling Algorithm to Search the Optimized Hyperparameters by Nguyen Huu Tiep, Hae-Yong Jeong, Kyung-Doo Kim, Nguyen Xuan Mung, Nhu-Ngoc Dao, Hoai-Nam Tran, Van-Khanh Hoang, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Mai The Vu

“…Our results indicate that this framework achieves competitive accuracy compared to conventional random search and Bayesian optimization methods. The most significant enhancement was observed in the lattice-physics dataset, achieving a 56.6% improvement in prediction accuracy, compared to improvements of 53.2% by Hyp-RL, 44.9% by Bayesian optimization, and 38.8% by random search relative to the nominal prediction. …”
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Volt/VAr Regulation of the West Mediterranean Regional Electrical Grids Using SVC/STATCOM Devices With Neural Network Algorithms by H. Feza Carlak, Ergin Kayar

“…The modeled power system is optimized for the size and location of the FACTS devices by applying genetic algorithms (GAs) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms to the selected busbars of the FACTS devices, a strategy designed to significantly reduce system losses. …”
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Optimizing Vehicle Routing for Perishable Products with Time Window Constraints: by Rifqi Fauzi, Adi Priansyah, Paskalis Krisna Puspadewa, Syifa Maulvi Zainun Awal, Huu Tho Nguyen, Achmad Pratama Rifai

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Prediction of Breakdown Voltage of Long Air Gaps Under Switching Impulse Voltage Based on the ISSA-XGBoost Model by Zisheng Zeng, Bin Song, Shaocheng Wu, Yongwen Li, Deyu Nie, Linong Wang

“…To address this issue, this paper proposes a novel prediction model based on the Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm-optimized XGBoost (ISSA-XGBoost). …”
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A Model Predictive Control to Improve Grid Resilience by Joseph Young, David G. Wilson, Wayne Weaver, Rush D. Robinett

“…The following article details a model predictive control (MPC) to improve grid resilience when faced with variable generation resources. …”
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Relaxation Parameter Optimization in Electrical-to-Mechanical Co-Simulation Based on Time Windowing WR Technique by Md Moktarul Alam, Richard Perdriau, Mohammed Ramdani, Mohsen Koohestani

“…This paper presents an innovative approach to enhancing the time windowing waveform relaxation (WR) technique in electrical-to-mechanical co-simulation by optimizing relaxation parameters for improved performance. …”
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AquaFlowNet a machine learning based framework for real time wastewater flow management and optimization by P. Prabu, Ala Saleh Alluhaidan, Romana Aziz, Shakila Basheer

“…These limitations often lead to inefficiencies such as energy wastage, treatment delays, and overflow incidents, negatively impacting system performance and sustainability.AquaFlowNet leverages state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to analyze real-time data from sensors, forecast flow variations, and optimize wastewater treatment processes. …”
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