Occupant-Centric Visual Comfort Assessment and Optimization of Passive Solar Façade Shading Systems through View-Based Analysis of Daylight Glare Probability, View Content, and Spa... by Martin Ivanov, Jun Sato

“…Two experimental studies validate the approach: the first systematically evaluates multiple predefined shading patterns to identify optimal characteristics, while the second demonstrates that algorithmic optimization of highly irregular shading configurations can simultaneously improve multiple visual comfort metrics, significantly outperforming regular shading patterns in terms of glare reduction, view preservation, and spatial frequency performance.…”
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Real time weed identification with enhanced mobilevit model for mobile devices by Xiaoyan Liu, Qingru Sui, Zhihui Chen

“…Abstract Deep learning model optimization have notably enhanced weed identification accuracy. …”
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Microservice Workflow Scheduling with a Resource Configuration Model Under Deadline and Reliability Constraints by Wenzheng Li, Xiaoping Li, Long Chen, Mingjing Wang

“…Additionally, we propose a reliability microservice workflow scheduling algorithm (RMWS), which incorporates heuristic leasing and deployment strategies to ensure reliability while reducing cloud resource leasing cost. …”
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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

“…R-STOP-DP is a variation of the vehicle routing problem with location priorities that applies robust optimization to model the variability on service times incurred by visiting locations. …”
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STARMAP: Spaceborne Target Acquisition Radar With Meta-RL Assisted Placement by Alireza Famili, Shihua Sun, Tolga Atalay, Angelos Stavrou

“…To address this, we have developed an advanced meta-reinforcement learning (meta-RL) algorithm, enhancing a double deep Q-network (DDQN) to optimize receiver placement. …”
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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

“…By fusing band combination optimization with deep learning, this study aims to achieve more efficient and accurate detection of film impurities in seed cotton on the production line. …”
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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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Characteristics of Complexity: Clique Number of a Polytope Graph and Rectangle Covering Number by A. N. Maksimenko

“…This modification takes the algorithms out of the specified class, while the complexity is not changed. …”
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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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Computational fluid dynamics and machine learning integration for evaluating solar thermal collector efficiency -Based parameter analysis by Xiaoyu Hu, Lanting Guo, Jiyuan Wang, Yang Liu

“…While baseline LR achieved R² = 0.61, optimized SVR and ANN models demonstrated superior performance with R² values of 0.96 and 0.94 respectively. …”
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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

“…This study introduces the Federated Learning with Weighted Conglomeration Optimization (FLWCO) model as a solution to these challenges. …”
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Satellite Image Price Prediction Based on Machine Learning by Linhan Yang, Zugang Chen, Guoqing Li

“…This study develops a comprehensive, data-driven framework for predicting satellite imagery prices using four state-of-the-art ensemble learning algorithms: XGBoost, LightGBM, AdaBoost, and CatBoost. …”
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An Environment Recognition Algorithm for Staircase Climbing Robots by Yanjie Liu, Yanlong Wei, Chao Wang, Heng Wu

“…For deformed wheel-based staircase-climbing robots, the accuracy of staircase step geometry perception and scene mapping are critical factors in determining whether the robot can successfully ascend the stairs and continue its task. Currently, while there are LiDAR-based algorithms that focus either on step geometry detection or scene mapping, few comprehensive algorithms exist that address both step geometry perception and scene mapping for staircases. …”
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PFW-YOLO Lightweight Helmet Detection Algorithm by Yue Hong, Hao Wang, Shuo Guo

“…The final experimental results indicate that, compared to the original YOLOv8n algorithm, the PFW-YOLO algorithm achieves a 53% reduction in parameters, a 42% decrease in computational effort, and a 51% reduction in model size, while enhancing the mean average precision (mAP) by 0.4%.…”
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Method and application of stability prediction model for rock slope by Yun Qi, Chenhao Bai, Xuping Li, Hongfei Duan, Wei Wang, Qingjie Qi

“…To accurately and efficiently predict the stability state of slopes, we propose a combined model that integrates the Newton–Raphson optimization algorithm (NRBO) with an optimized extreme gradient boosting tree (XGBoost). …”
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Multi-objective optimization of sustainable cement-zeolite improved sand based on life cycle assessment and artificial intelligence [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved... by Hossein MolaAbasi, Satinder Kaur Brar, Amin Tanhadoust, Sepideh Nasrollahpour, Omolbanin Ataee, Moncef L. Nehdi

“…This study proposes a multi-objective optimization approach using back-propagation neural network (BPNN) to predict the mechanical strength, along with an adaptive geometry estimation-based multi-objective evolutionary algorithm (AGE-MOEA) to identify the best parameters for cement-zeolite-improved sand, filling a long-lasting research gap. …”
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Generation Algorithms for Thévenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits by Mihaela Grib, Ioana-Gabriela Sirbu, Lucian Mandache, Marilena Stanculescu, Mihai Iordache, Lavinia Bobaru, Dragos Niculae

“…The growing complexity of electrical systems requires advanced analysis tools to optimize the design time and resources. While many circuit simulators exist, they often lack the flexibility needed for real-world applications. …”
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Multifactor Algorithm for Test Case Selection and Ordering by Atulya Gupta, Rajendra Prasad Mahapatra

“…Many former studies revealed the heuristic-dependent mechanism to attain optimality while reducing or prioritizing test cases. …”
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Subsampling Algorithms for Irregularly Spaced Autoregressive Models by Jiaqi Liu, Ziyang Wang, HaiYing Wang, Nalini Ravishanker

“…The effectiveness of these methods depends on their ability to identify and select data points that improve the estimation efficiency according to some optimality criteria. While much of the existing research has focused on subsampling techniques for independent data, there is considerable potential for developing methods tailored to dependent data, particularly in time-dependent contexts. …”
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