Evaluation Modeling of Electric Bus Interior Sound Quality Based on Two Improved XGBoost Algorithms Using GS and PSO by Enlai ZHANG, Yi CHEN, Liang SU, Ruoyu ZHONGLIAN, Xianyi CHEN, Shangfeng JIANG

“…Aiming at the practical application requirements of high-precision modeling of acoustic comfort in vehicles, this paper presented two improved extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) algorithms based on grid search (GS) method and particle swarm optimization (PSO), respectively, with objective parameters and acoustic comfort as input and output variables, and established three regression models of standard XGBoost, GS-XGBoost, and PSO-XGBoost through data training. …”
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Volt/Var Control of Electronic Distribution Network Based on Hierarchical Coordination by Zijie Huang, Kun Yu, Xingying Chen, Bu Xue, Liangxi Guo, Jiarou Li, Xiaolan Yang

“…A variable-slope linear droop control method based on voltage boundary parameter optimization is employed for real-time adjustment of soft open point (SOP) and inverter outputs. …”
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Harmonizing remote sensing and ground data for forest aboveground biomass estimation by Ying Su, Zhifeng Wu, Xiaoman Zheng, Yue Qiu, Zhuo Ma, Yin Ren, Yanfeng Bai

“…However, the complexity of forest ecosystems and the diversity of geography bring great challenges to traditional biomass estimation methods. This study aims to develop an optimized AGB estimation framework that integrates heterogeneous data sources (i.e., ground survey data, National Forest Continuous Inventory (NFCI) data, and both active and passive remote sensing data) to enhance estimation accuracy and address the needs of future satellite missions and forest monitoring efforts. …”
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Identifying Disinformation on the Extended Impacts of COVID-19: Methodological Investigation Using a Fuzzy Ranking Ensemble of Natural Language Processing Models by Jian-An Chen, Wu-Chun Chung, Che-Lun Hung, Chun-Ying Wu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to develop a robust and generalizable deep learning framework for detecting misinformation related to the prolonged impacts of COVID-19 by integrating pretrained language models (PLMs) with an innovative fuzzy rank-based ensemble approach. MethodsA comprehensive dataset comprising 566 genuine and 2361 fake samples was curated from reliable open sources and processed using advanced techniques. …”
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A neural dynamics model prediction-based adaptive control system for AUV formation control by Jiwen ZHANG, Bo XU, Chuyan WANG, Zhaoyang WANG

“…Active and inhibitory sources are created to solve the local optimization problem of potential field methods. …”
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Research and Engineering Practice of Var-Voltage Control in Primary and Distribution Networks Considering the Reactive Power Regulation Capability of Distributed PV Systems by Haiyun Wang, Qian Chen, Linyu Zhang, Xiyu Yin, Zhijian Zhang, Huayue Wei, Xiaoyue Chen

“…Through the analysis of actual operation cases in a regional power grid, the results demonstrate a reduction in network loss by 171.14 kW through voltage adjustment, validating the effectiveness of the proposed strategy. This method fully leverages the reactive power regulation capability of distributed renewable energy sources, reduces the operational frequency of reactive power equipment in substations, and synergizes with the AVC system to achieve optimal power grid operation.…”
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Assessment of Distribution Network Security Carrying Capacity under Emergency Incidents by LI Jiayu, WANG Jianjun, LIU Yanchao, LIU Jie, LI Hao, JIANG Junjie, TENG Jialun

“…Additionally, a strategy for selecting critical safety constraints based on an iterative method is introduced, enhancing solution efficiency by focusing solely on crucial safety constraints in the optimization model to satisfy all feasible power flows. …”
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Thermal Degradation of β-Carotene from Macauba Palm: Mathematical Modeling and Parameter Estimation by Pedro Prates Valério, Amanda Lemette Brandão, Jesus Maria Frias Celayeta, Erika Cristina Cren

“…The kinetic parameters from both models were estimated through a hybrid optimisation method using the Particle Swarm Optimization and the Gauss-Newton method, followed by statistical analyses. …”
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AutoML based workflow for design of experiments (DOE) selection and benchmarking data acquisition strategies with simulation models by Xukuan Xu, Donghui Li, Jinghou Bi, Michael Moeckel

“…Abstract Design of experiments (DOE) is an established method to allocate resources for efficient parameter space exploration. …”
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Construction of ecological security pattern of Jiangnan water town considering water-related ecosystem services: a case study of Yuecheng District, Shaoxing by Meizi Zhou, Yong He, Yonghua Li, Jialei Wang, Song Yao

“…The results indicated that (1) 25 ecological sources were identified, mainly distributed in the central canal water network area and the southern mountainous area; (2) we extracted 51 ecological corridors, with 44 of these being blue ecological corridors overlapping with rivers; (3) we developed a spatial optimization scheme known as “two belts, one circle and three zones” based on the ESP. …”
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Transient Stability Analysis of Wind-Integrated Power Systems via a Kuramoto-like Model Incorporating Node Importance by Min Cheng, Jiawei Yu, Mingkang Wu, Yayao Zhang, Yihua Zhu, Yuanfu Zhu

“…First, virtual node technology is utilized to optimize the power grid topology model. Then an improved PageRank algorithm embedded by a critical node identification method is proposed, which simultaneously considers transmission efficiency, coupling transmission probability, and voltage influence among nodes. …”
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Literature review for the topic of automation of scheduling classes and exams in higher education institutions by Wadhah M Al-Gabri

“…Materials and Methods. The analytical study results of a number of the Russian and foreign sources on methods and algorithms of the classes and exams timetabling automation are described. …”
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High directional optical transmitter with phased array of nanoptical emitters and efficient error correction for long distance space communications by Elisa Bazzani, Anna Valeria Guglielmi, Roberto Corvaja, Nicola Laurenti, Filippo Romanato, Gianluca Ruffato, Andrea Vogliardi, Giuseppe Vallone, Lorenzo Vangelista, Paolo Villoresi

“…We develop a method for designing such an array, which achieve a main lobe divergence of 1 µrad. …”
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Risk Analysis Under Uncertainty, Subjectivity, and Incomplete Knowledge: With a Use Case of Energy System Failures by Ali Aghazadeh Ardebili, Mahdad Pourmadadkar, Elio Padoano

“…Key components such as the combustion chamber, fuel nozzle, and turbine rotor were consistently identified as high‐risk across methods, emphasizing their criticality for maintenance and design optimization. …”
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Sectoral interactions and primary drivers in integrated CLEWs modeling: insights from Kenya by Roberto Heredia-Fonseca, Pietro Lubello, Francesco Gardumi, Will Usher

“…Using the Morris screening method, the analysis emphasizes the key role of discount rates—both global and technology- specific—influencing the energy sector, biomass use for cooking, renewable energy sources penetration, and forest land cover. …”
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Analysis of Waste of Customer Service Time for New Installations with a Lean Service Approach at PT XYZ by Floresta Andriano De Hautsmand, Enny Aryanny

“…These improvements indicate better operational efficiency and resource optimization. …”
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Proactive Frequency Stability Scheme Based on Bayesian Filters and Spectral Clustering by Gian Paramo, Mario D. Baquedano-Aguilar, Arturo Bretas, Sean Meyn

“…The proactive design of the method combined with its multiple layers of optimization deliver results that outperform state-of-the-art solutions. …”
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Assessment of the Solar Potential of Buildings Based on Photogrammetric Data by Paulina Jaczewska, Hubert Sybilski, Marlena Tywonek

“…The proposed algorithm enabled assessing the efficiency of photovoltaic panels and comparing the results of maps of the solar potential of buildings, as well as identifying the areas that require optimization. The results of the analysis, which had been conducted in the test areas in the village and on the campus of the university, confirmed the usefulness of the above proposed methods. …”
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Estimating the State of Charge in Lithium Primary Batteries: Recent Advances and Critical Insights by Sydney Roth, Daniel Wesolowski, David Schrock, Noah Schorr, Sakineh Chabi

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CPS architecture design for urban roadway intersections based on MBSE by Chen Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Limin Jia, Zheng Lai, Zhexuan Yang, Han Yan, Jing Zhao

“…After the architecture design has been completed, an architecture verification and optimization method based on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for urban road intersection cyber-physical systems is utilized to analyze the architecture’s reliability by analyzing the failure modes of activities and to optimize the system architecture to improve the design’s efficiency and reliability.…”
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