Whistle identification and solution of a heavy truck transmission by WANG Zirun, OUYANG Heng, LIN Bo, QIAO Xianghe, ZHU Ye, YU Fang, WU Ronghua

“…ObjectiveA heavy truck’s ten-speed transmission was taken as the research objective, the whistling problem under the rapid acceleration in 6th, 7th, and 8th gears was analyzed and solved.MethodsThe order tracking method was used to determine the source of whistling, the gear was optimized through the computer aided engineering (CAE), and the optimization plan was verified through the vehicle noise vibration and harshness (NVH） testing.ResultsIt is discovered that by adjusting the gear order, improving the gear contact ratio, and micro-modification of gears, the problem of whistling can be effectively solved.…”
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Clustering Analysis of the Energy Mix in Romania Using K-Means Algorithm by Cristina (Antohi) Barbu, Stefan-Mihai Petrea, Corina Sbughea, Cristina Gabriela Zamfir

“…Elbow and Silhouette methods are used to determine the optimal number of clusters. …”
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A Target Near-Field Scattering Measurement Technique Utilizing 3D Near-Field Imaging via Cylindrical Scanning by Zongkai Yang, Jingcheng Zhao, Weikang Si, Changyu Lou, Xin Zhao, Jungang Miao

“…Ultimately, accurate calculations are performed utilizing backpropagation (BP) in time domain algorithms. This method significantly reduces the computational burden while maintaining imaging accuracy by integrating rapid scattering source extraction with precise computation for critical regions. …”
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Dynamic Grouping Control of BESS for Remaining Useful Life Extension and Overall Energy Efficiency Improvement in Smoothing Wind Power Fluctuations by Yang Yu, Dongyang Chen, Yuwei Wu, Boxiao Wang, Yuhang Huo, Wentao Lu, Zengqiang Mi

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Comparison of chamber beam geometry robustness to mispointing, imbalance and target offset for direct-drive laser fusion facilities by D. Viala, A. Colaïtis, D. Barlow, D. Batani

“…This study focuses on the optimization of beam chamber geometry designs for future direct-drive laser facilities. …”
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A Systematic Review on the Use of Big Data in Tourism by Jafar Ahangaran, Abbas Sadeghnia

“…To provide an overview of published works in tourism, we used the systematic mapping study method. Articles were assessed based on various factors, including research topic, conceptual and theoretical descriptions, data sources, data types and sizes, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and reporting and visualization methods. …”
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The Operation Strategy of a Multi-Microgrid Considering the Interaction of Different Subjects’ Interests by Siwen Wang, Hui Chen, Chunyang Gong, Yanfei Shang, Zhixin Wang

“…The microgrid is primarily concerned with achieving self-balancing between power sources, the network, loads, and storage. In decentralized multi-microgrid (MMG) access scenarios, the aggregation of distributed energy within a region enables the unified optimization of scheduling, which improves regional energy self-sufficiency while mitigating the impact and risks of distributed energy on grid operations. …”
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Monitoring Strategies in Information and Analytical Support of the Presidendcy in Times of War by Hlushchuk Yevheniia

“…The in effectiveness of the development of unified monitoring strategies is substantiated, taking into account the variability and constant changes in the dynamics of the information space associated with military operations, therefore a situational approach with a combination of appropriate methods is preferred.…”
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Advancements and trends in vehicle sound package for noise control: A comprehensive review by Yifeng Fu, Xiao Wang

“…To enhance vehicle sound package performance, both experimental and numerical methods, such as finite element analysis (FEA) and statistical energy analysis (SEA), artificial intelligence (AI)-driven optimization are employed in academic research, while the industrial development process often involves a more intricate and practical approach. …”
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Recent advances in photocatalytic degradation of persistent organic pollutants: Mechanisms, challenges, and modification strategies by Pavithra Swaminaathan, A. Saravanan, P.R. Yaashikaa, A.S. Vickram

“…As it can use light energy to promote degradation, photocatalysis is a promising approach among other methods. The review explores many evolved photocatalyst materials, such as those based on nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon, and hybrids, highlighting their characteristics and functions in the removal of pollutants. …”
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FEATURES OF THE STRUCTURE OF NEW GENERATION CONCRETE WITH THE USAGE OF ARTIFICIALLY-PRODUCED MATERIALS by A. D. Tolstoy, V. S. Lesovik, A. S. Milkina

“…Therefore, the research of such problem would be always relevant according to the constant growth of requirements for the building materials and structures quality.Materials and methods. Experimental studies were conducted in the laboratories of the Department of Construction Materials, Products and Structures. …”
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Comparison of Different Independent Component Analysis Algorithms for Output-Only Modal Analysis by Jianying Wang, Cheng Wang, Tianshu Zhang, Bineng Zhong

“…From the principle of independent component analysis (ICA) and the uncertainty of amplitude, order, and number of source signals, this paper expounds the root reasons for modal energy uncertainty, identified order uncertainty, and modal missing in output-only modal analysis based on ICA methods. …”
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An Energy-Function-Based Approach for Power System Inertia Assessment by Shizheng Wang, Zhenglong Sun

“…Simulation results of the Western System Coordinating Council (WSCC) 9-bus system show that the inertia estimation error of the method is less than 1%, which is superior to conventional methods such as rate-of-change-of-frequency (RoCoF) and least squares methods. …”
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Improved genetic algorithm based on greedy and simulated annealing ideas for vascular robot ordering strategy. by Zixi Wang, Yubo Huang, Yukai Zhang, Yifei Sheng, Xin Lai, Peng Lu

“…Traditional heuristic methods, though intuitive, often fail to achieve global optimization. …”
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The Multiagent Planning Problem by Tamás Kalmár-Nagy, Giovanni Giardini, Bendegúz Dezső Bak

“…GAID outperformed the Ant Colony Optimization and the Modified Genetic Algorithm. Even though the heuristics specifically developed for Multiple Traveling Salesmen Problem (e.g., k-split, bisection) outperformed GAID, these methods cannot solve the Multiagent Planning Problem. …”
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Hosting capacity in smart distribution systems using OpenDSS tool and Monte Carlo-based methodology by Masic Fatima, Saric Mirza, Hivziefendic Jasna, Dzemic Zijad

“…A considerable increase of the circuit losses is recorded if the optimal penetration of PV is exceeded. The main contribution of this work is the development, testing and implementation of the HC estimation method in complex power systems using open-source tools and integrating them in an innovative fashion. …”
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Construction and Overall Protection of Ecological and Marine Cultural Composite Landscape Network in Quanzhou, Fujian by Dongfang LU, Yaru ZHENG, Tianteng HAN, Shunhe CHEN

“…An evaluation indicator system for the coupling degree of ecological and cultural functions is constructed, and the entropy weight method is used to calculate index weights and the coupling coordination degree. …”
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Memory Mining and Spatial Transformation of Daily Landscape in Renewal of Tianjin Old City by Chunyan ZHANG, Xinyi ZHANG, Tianying HOU

“…Additionally, the research revitalizes spatial vitality through renewal efforts and provides a novel method for sustainable urban spatial optimization.…”
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Spectral Efficiency of Wireless Relay Network in Frequency Non-Selective Channel by E. A. Mavrychev, E. N. Pribludova, S. B. Sidorov

“…Optimization of spatial signal processing in the relay network was based on methods of statistical theory and optimization using analytics of linear algebra and methods of mathematical programming. …”
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USING RETROSPECTIVE DATA TO ASSESS THE UNCERTAINTY OF INDICATORS OF BIOLOGICAL SAFETY OF FOOD AND FEED RAW MATERIALS by B. Zhukоv, A. Makarynska, T. Strakhova, I. Semenyuk

“…There is a need for further research to establish an assessment model that will provide an opportunity to take into account the optimal number of influential sources of uncertainty that are inherent in biological systems and cannot be simultaneously taken into account using existing approaches offered by standard assessment methods.…”
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