Optimal Design of a Sensor Network for Guided Wave-Based Structural Health Monitoring Using Acoustically Coupled Optical Fibers by Rohan Soman, Jee Myung Kim, Alex Boyer, Kara Peters

“…The non-sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) is implemented for finding the optimal solution for both problems. …”
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RMDNet: RNA-aware dung beetle optimization-based multi-branch integration network for RNA–protein binding sites prediction by Jiangbo Zhang, Yunhui Peng, Feifei Cui, Zilong Zhang, Shankai Yan, Qingchen Zhang

“…The graphs are processed using a graph neural network with DiffPool. To optimize feature integration, we incorporate an improved dung beetle optimization algorithm, which adaptively assigns fusion weights during inference. …”
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Priority-Aware SDN Orchestration for Surgical IoMT: A Joint Optimization of Hit Ratio and Latency With Dynamic Resource Reallocation by Yalda Safaei, Pouria Arefijamal, Mahdi Siamaki, Bardia Safaei

“…A computationally efficient, priority-aware greedy algorithm operationalizes this strategy on the SDN controller. …”
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Climate Adaptation of Folk House Envelopes in Xinjiang Arid Region: Evaluation and Multi-Objective Optimization from Historical to Future Climates by Nurimaimaiti Tuluxun, Saierjiang Halike, Hao Liu, Buerlan Yelaixi, Kapulanbayi Ailaitijiang

“…Rammed earth constructions demonstrate superior performance in Zone A, while brick–concrete exhibits optimal extreme hot-arid adaptability, and brick–wood requires prioritized retrofitting. …”
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A novel and sturdy MPPT architecture for grid-tied EV charging stations using Ali Baba and forty thieves optimization by Debabrata Mazumdar, Hassan Abdurrahman Shuaibu, Chiranjit Sain, Taha Selim Ustun

“…This approach aims to optimize modelling for all EV fleets. The developed method performs exceptionally well in comparison to other algorithms that have been studied in the literature. …”
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A hybrid AI-CFD framework for optimizing heat transfer of a premixed methane-air flame jet on inclined surfaces by Panit Kamma, Kittipos Loksupapaiboon, Juthanee Phromjan, Chakrit Suvanjumrat

“…To reduce the computational expense of these simulations, a hybrid Artificial Neural Network-Genetic Algorithm (ANN-GA) model was developed. The ANN accurately predicted thermal efficiency based on operational parameters, while the GA optimized these inputs to achieve maximum thermal efficiency of 76.9955 %, closely matching the CFD-predicted value of 70.86 % (discrepancy:6.1355 %). …”
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UAV Trajectory Control and Power Optimization for Low-Latency C-V2X Communications in a Federated Learning Environment by Xavier Fernando, Abhishek Gupta

“…The weighted total energy consumption of the proposed federated learning algorithm decreases by 10–15% compared with convex optimization, heuristic, and meta-heuristic algorithms.…”
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Dual Loop FOPI Controller-Based Equilibrium Optimizer Tuning Approach for Three-Phase Interleaved Boost Converter: PEMFC HEVs by Salah Okba, Ramzi Saadi, Mohamed Yacine Hammoudi, Yassine Himeur, Abir Betka, Shadi Atalla, Wathiq Mansoor

“…The FOPI based-controller’s optimal parameters are meticulously determined through the Equilibrium Optimizer (EO) algorithm, enhancing overall system performance and responsiveness. …”
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Optimized Spectral and Spatial Design of High-Uniformity and Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Italian Lettuce Cultivation in Miniature Plant Factories by Zihan Wang, Haitong Huang, Mingming Shi, Yuheng Xiong, Jiang Wang, Yilin Wang, Jun Zou

“…To address spatial light heterogeneity, a particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was employed to determine the optimal LED arrangement, which increased the photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) uniformity from 83% to 93%. …”
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An Overview and Comparison of Traditional Motion Planning Based on Rapidly Exploring Random Trees by Yang Chu, Quanlin Chen, Xuefeng Yan

“…Motion planning is a fundamental problem in robotics that involves determining feasible or optimal paths within finite time. While complete motion planning algorithms are guaranteed to converge to a path solution in finite time, they are proven to be computationally inefficient, making them unsuitable for most practical problems. …”
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Evaluating energy efficiency in Turkish electric distribution using network DEA and GA models by Serpil Aydin, Talat Şenel

“…This shows that Sakarya EDC operates optimally and is a benchmark for other companies in the sector. …”
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Graph Coarsening Approach to the Vehicle Routing Problem: An Approximation Strategy by Katarzyna Nalecz-Charkiewicz, Arnav Das, Turbasu Chatterjee, Joshua Keene, Pawel Gora, Carlos C. N. Kuhn

“…In the Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) era of quantum computing, solving complex optimization problems such as the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) remains a formidable challenge. …”
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DRFW-TQC: Reinforcement Learning for Robotic Strawberry Picking with Dynamic Regularization and Feature Weighting by Anping Zheng, Zirui Fang, Zixuan Li, Hao Dong, Ke Li

“…Strawberry harvesting represents a labor-intensive agricultural operation where existing end-effector pose control algorithms frequently exhibit insufficient precision in fruit grasping, often resulting in unintended damage to target fruits. …”
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Non-Destructive Identification of Virgin Cashmere and Chemically Modified Wool Fibers Based on Fractional Order Derivative and Improved Wavelength Extraction Algorithm Using NIR Sp... by Yaolin Zhu, Yong Zhang, Xin Chen, Jinni Chen, Hongsong Zhang

“…Meanwhile, common wavelength extraction algorithms few consider inherent relationship between spectral features and chemical properties, so an improved wavelength extraction algorithm using Shuffled Frog Leaping Algorithm (SFLA) and Beluga Whale Optimization (BWO) is employed to explore the connection of the two. …”
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Innovative Business Models Towards Sustainable Energy Development: Assessing Benefits, Risks, and Optimal Approaches of Blockchain Exploitation in the Energy Transition by Aikaterini Papapostolou, Ioanna Andreoulaki, Filippos Anagnostopoulos, Sokratis Divolis, Harris Niavis, Sokratis Vavilis, Vangelis Marinakis

“…Blockchain has the potential to change energy services towards this direction. To optimally exploit blockchain, innovative business models need to be designed, identifying the opportunities emerging from unmet needs, while also considering potential risks so as to take action to overcome them. …”
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Optimization of Pertamax Fuel Distribution Using Clarke-Wright Savings, Nearest Neighbour, and Goal Programming (Case Study: Malang City) by Tharisa Melani, Sobri Abusini, Marjono Marjono

“…These findings highlight the effectiveness of combining these algorithms in fuel distribution optimization, providing a more efficient solution compared to existing routes. …”
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Micro hole drilling and multi criteria optimization of soda lime glass via ultrasonic assisted rotary electrochemical discharge drilling by Sahil Grover, Viveksheel Rajput, Sanjay Kumar Mangal, Sarbjit Singh, Sandeep Singh, Shubham Sharma, Ehab El Sayed Massoud, Dražan Kozak, Jasmina Lozanovic

“…The present article optimizes the ultrasonic assisted rotary ECDD (UR-ECDD) process for maximizing the material removal rate (MRR), while minimizing the hole overcut (HOC) and circularity error (CE). …”
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MPN-RRT*: A New Method in 3D Urban Path Planning for UAV Integrating Deep Learning and Sampling Optimization by Yue Zheng, Ang Li, Zihan Chen, Yapeng Wang, Xu Yang, Sio-Kei Im

“…The increasing deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in complex urban environments necessitates efficient and reliable path planning algorithms. While traditional sampling-based methods such as Rapidly exploring Random Tree Star (RRT*) are widely adopted, their computational inefficiency and suboptimal path quality in intricate 3D spaces remain significant challenges. …”
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Enhancing Last-Mile Logistics: AI-Driven Fleet Optimization, Mixed Reality, and Large Language Model Assistants for Warehouse Operations by Saverio Ieva, Ivano Bilenchi, Filippo Gramegna, Agnese Pinto, Floriano Scioscia, Michele Ruta, Giuseppe Loseto

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) techniques are widely used to optimize fleet management, while augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) technologies are being adopted to enhance warehouse operations. …”
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Actor–Critic Reinforcement Learning for Throughput-Optimized Power Allocation in Energy Harvesting NOMA Relay-Assisted Networks by Faeik T. Al Rabee, Ala'Eddin Masadeh, Sharief Abdel-Razeq, Haythem Bany Salameh

“…During the first phase, the energy-harvesting source communicates with the relay to maximize the data rate while learning an optimal power allocation policy using an actor-critic approach. …”
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