Optimization for Metro Operation Scheme of Suburban Lines: A New Method for Dealing with the Imbalanced Passenger Flow by Xiaobing Ding, Gan Shi, Jiangang Jin, Lixing Yang, Zhigang Liu

“…Suburban lines with imbalanced passenger flow between stations will lead to extremely crowded passenger flow in some stations, while scarce passenger flow in other stations. To balance the train’s carrying capacity with the imbalanced passenger flow, this study explores the collaborative optimization of train operation under the new mode of express and local. …”
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Optimization of biodiesel production from mixed waste cooking and pongamia oils using the Entropy-VIKOR method by Roopesh Kanwar Gaur, Rahul Goyal, Ankur Srivastava, Nourah Ahmed AlGhamias, Bader Abdulkareem Alablani, Mohammad Mukhtar Alam

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The Optimization of Four Key Parameters in the XBeach Model by GLUE Method: Taking Chudao South Beach as an Example by Yunyun Gai, Longsheng Li, Zikang Li, Hongyuan Shi

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Hyperparameter Optimization for Problem-Based Custom CNN Architectures Using a Smart Grid Search Method by H. Aktas

“…This study proposes an improved grid search based hyperparameter optimization method to design lightweight CNN architectures for task-specific classification problems. …”
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A stochastic optimization method for economic microgrid operation based on "source-load operation" mode classification by ZHOU Hang, MA Lihong, LI Zhongzhong, WANG Haisheng, LI Sifan, ZHANG Changjun, FU Linbei

“…Case study results show that the proposed method effectively handles source-load uncertainties while reducing operational costs.…”
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Dynamical Analysis and Optimization of Combined Vibration Isolator with Time Delay by Yaowei Wang, Xiangyu Li

“…In contrast, quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) isolators offer low dynamic stiffness near equilibrium while maintaining high static stiffness, thereby enabling superior isolation performance in the low and ultra-low frequency range. …”
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Impact of ISTA and FISTA iterative optimization algorithms on electrical impedance tomography image reconstruction by Nguyen Diep Quoc Tuan, Huynh Hoang Nhut, Ven Huynh Thanh, Cao Dinh Minh Quan, Tran Anh Tu, Tran Trung Nghia

“…The paper concludes that while ISTA and FISTA significantly enhance EIT image reconstruction performance, the quality of the reconstructed images heavily depends on the choice of regularization methods and parameters, which are crucial to the reconstruction process.…”
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Optimization of Sensor Positions and Orientations for Multiple Load Case Scenarios by Wacław Kuś, Waldemar Mucha, Iyasu Tafese Jiregna

“…This paper focuses on optimizing sensor placement in structures for load monitoring applications. …”
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Overview of the Application of High-energy Fluidic Microfluidizer in Whole-component Food by Zihao CHEN, Taotao DAI, Lizhen DENG, Yingying KE, Zhaoping RUAN, Keping XU, Min FU, Chengmei LIU, Jun CHEN

“…Whole-component foods, as a food processing method to improve raw material utilization and meet consumer demand for healthy and balanced diets, face challenges such as nutrient loss, poor product stability, and poor sensory quality. …”
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Methods integrating innate and adaptive immune responses in human in vitro immunization assays by Tetiana Y. Bowley, Kiersten D. Lenz, Apoorv Shanker, Jessica Z. Kubicek-Sutherland

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Comprehensive Benefit Evaluation for Prefabricated Buildings Based on NSGA-II and Simulated Annealing Optimization Projection Pursuit Method by Fang Wang, Binbin Dai, Shiyu Song

“…The results indicate that: (1) the optimal projection eigenvalue of the comprehensive benefit evaluation is 1.860, and applying this method to evaluate the comprehensive benefits of prefabricated buildings yields more comprehensive and objective results; (2) the best projection vector values are ENB<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$^{\mathrm {\ast }}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>(0.9944) &#x003E; SB<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$^{\mathrm {\ast }}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>(0.9422) &#x003E; EB<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$^{\mathrm {\ast }}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>(0.0272), indicating that environmental benefits have the greatest impact on the projection eigenvalue of comprehensive benefits, while economic benefits have the least impact; (3) there is a certain positive correlation between economic benefits and social benefits, while there is a certain negative correlation with environmental benefits.…”
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A novel transcendental metaphor metaheuristic algorithm based on power method by Huiying Zhang, Hanshuo Wu, Yifei Gong, Xiao Pan, Qipeng Zhong

“…Abstract This paper proposes a novel metaheuristic algorithm-the Power Method Algorithm (PMA), which is inspired by the power iteration method to solve complex optimization problems. …”
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Design approach for optimization of a piston ring profile considering mixed lubrication by Zhinan Zhang, Jun Liu, Youbai Xie

“…Abstract To reduce the friction of a piston ring while maintaining a large oil film load-carrying capacity, an approach comprising of the inverse method and the sequential quadratic programming algorithm was proposed. …”
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Optimal root pruning to promote growth and water use efficiency of rice seedlings by ZHU Mei, HU Chenfan, LIU Shuoshuo, LIN Shimiao, LIU Jingzhe

“…As agriculture consumes approximately 62% of global water, optimizing agricultural water use is essential for sustainable resource management. …”
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Performance Optimization of Grounding System for Multi-Voltage Electrical Installation by Md Tanjil Sarker, Marran Al Qwaid, Md Sabbir Hossen, Gobbi Ramasamy

“…Results indicate that soil resistivity significantly affects grounding efficiency, with deep-driven rods providing superior performance in high-resistivity conditions, while grounding grids demonstrate enhanced fault current dissipation in substations. …”
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Exploration of clinical pathway practice for optimization of DRG costing results based on resource consumption by Shu Qian Wu, Xiao Cui Wang, Andrew D. Boyd, Dan Feng, Min Zhong, Dandan Nie

“…Abstract Background China’s Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) payment reform focuses on clinical pathway standardization and cost accounting to optimize resource use. Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital (MC Hospital), a tertiary care institution and DRG pilot site, implemented a “double helix model” integrating cost accounting with clinical pathway optimization. …”
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Entire aerial-aquatic trajectory modeling and optimization for trans-medium vehicles by Teng Long, Nianhui Ye, Baoshou Zhang, Jingliang Sun, Renhe Shi

“…After optimization, the total flight range can be improved by 20%, while all the constraints are satisfied. …”
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Optimization location routing problem (LRP) of humanitarian aid distribution in Sigi district using NSGA II methods by Serli Bombang, Bonivasius Prasetya Ichiarto, Humiras Hardi Purba

“…It utilizes the NSGA-II algorithm for multi-objective optimization and the Displaced Ideal Solution (DIS) method to select the best solution from the Pareto front.…”
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Possibilities for Higher Efficiency of Power Equipment while Using Multi-Phase Flows in Centrifugal Power Floors by V. P. Kascheev, E. O. Voronov, O. V. Kascheeva, V. A. Khaimov, V. A. Gashenko, V. N. Sorokin, N. N. Ulasiuk, G. T. Kulakov, O. L. Klimenkova

“…These devices have appeared as a result of fundamental investigations of multi-phase flows in centrifugal power floors, mechanism understanding of processes  which are occurring there and their mathematical description for optimization. It is for the first  time when the paper proposes an efficient method for reduction of steam pressure and temperature in vortex pressure-reducing and desuperheating stations and steam cooling devices.…”
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An Experimental Study of Structural Identification of Bridges Using the Kinetic Energy Optimization Technique and the Direct Matrix Updating Method by Gwanghee Heo, Joonryong Jeon

“…In this study, the kinetic energy optimization technique (KEOT) was utilized to determine the optimal measurement locations, while the direct matrix updating method (DMUM) was utilized for FE model updating. …”
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