Deep Learning in Defect Detection of Wind Turbine Blades: A Review by Katleho Masita, Ali N. Hasan, Thokozani Shongwe, Hasan Abu Hilal

“…Addressing current limitations through interdisciplinary research and innovative algorithms will pave the way for sustainable and cost-effective wind energy systems, ultimately contributing to the global transition toward renewable energy.…”
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Online variational Gaussian process for time series data by Weidong Wang, Mian Muhammad Yasir Khalil, Leta Yobsan Bayisa

“…The results demonstrate that OLVGP not only substantially reduces computational costs compared to traditional sparse GP methods but also dynamically adapts to the evolving data, delivering improved performance in time series prediction.…”
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YOLOv9-GDV: A Power Pylon Detection Model for Remote Sensing Images by Ke Zhang, Ningxuan Zhang, Chaojun Shi, Qiaochu Lu, Xian Zheng, Yujie Cao, Xiaoyun Zhang, Jiyuan Yang

“…On the Satellite Remote Sensing Power Tower Dataset (SRSPTD), the YOLOv9-GDV algorithm achieves an mAP of 80.2%, representing a 4.7% improvement over the baseline algorithm. …”
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A Framework for Autonomous UAV Navigation Based on Monocular Depth Estimation by Jonas Gaigalas, Linas Perkauskas, Henrikas Gricius, Tomas Kanapickas, Andrius Kriščiūnas

“…The solution utilizes a depth image estimation model to create an occupancy grid map of the surrounding area and uses an A* path planning algorithm to find optimal paths to end goals while navigating around the obstacles. …”
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Interval-Aware Scheduling of Surveillance Drones: Exact and Heuristic Approaches by Kaito Mori, Hiroki Nishikawa, Hiroyuki Tomiyama

“…In comparison to the Greedy method, the Multi-stage method achieved an average improvement of 37.8% in total flight time, while its algorithm runtime deteriorated by a maximum of 1.26 seconds. …”
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Soft computing approaches of direct torque control for DFIM Motor's by Zakariae Sakhri, El-Houssine Bekkour, Badre Bossoufi, Nicu Bizon, Mishari Metab Almalki, Thamer A.H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…This article provides a critical analysis of the following cutting-edge methods: DTC with Space Vector Modulation (DTC-SVM), DTC based on Fuzzy Logic (DTC-FL), DTC using Artificial Neural Networks (DTC-ANN), DTC optimized by Genetic Algorithms (DTC-GA), DTC with Ant Colony Optimization (DTC-ACO), DTC with rooted tree optimization (DTC-RTO), Sliding Mode Control (DTC-SMC), and Predictive DTC (P-DTC). …”
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CPFD Simulation of Operation Characteristics of a 10t/d Sludge and Biomass Co-incineration Fluidized Bed Reactor by REN Shaohui, YU Qiao, LIN Li, XIANG Jiatao, MA Lun, ZHANG Shihong

“…Higher bed temperatures (750→850℃) enhanced fuel conversion (CO₂↑12.03→13.46%) and H₂S oxidation (↓0.20→0.16%), while increased bed height (400→600 mm) paradoxically raised CNO by 57% despite improved residence time, suggesting channeling issues. …”
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Modern advancements of energy storage systems integrated with hybrid renewable energy sources for water pumping application by Marwa M. Ahmed, Haneen M. Bawayan, Mohamed A. Enany, Mahmoud M. Elymany, Ahmed A. Shaier

“…Despite their potential, challenges such as renewable energy intermittency, optimal sizing, and cost-effectiveness are addressed. …”
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Analyzing Post-fire Vegetation Dynamics with Ultra-high Resolution Remote Sensing Data by O. Petrov, O. Petrov, A. Medvedev

“…Future research should focus on improving tree segmentation of SfM-MVS point clouds in dense canopies, optimizing co-alignment under varying environmental conditions, and integrating additional point cloud classification methods to improve accuracy in areas with complex species distribution.…”
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Functional Monitoring of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Based on Multidimensional Wearable Plantar Pressure Features: Cross-Sectional Study by Junan Xie, Shilin Li, Zhen Song, Lin Shu, Qing Zeng, Guozhi Huang, Yihuan Lin

“…The multidimensional gait features extracted from the data and physical characteristics were used to establish the KOA functional feature database for the plantar pressure measurement system. 40mFPWT and TUGT regression prediction models were trained using a series of mature machine learning algorithms. Furthermore, model stacking and average ensemble learning methods were adopted to further improve the generalization performance of the model. …”
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Modeling pine forest growing stock volume in subtropical regions of China using airborne Lidar data by Zige Lan, Xiandie Jiang, Guiying Li, Yagang Lu, Hongwen Yao, Dengsheng Lu

“…More research is needed to quantitatively examine different contribution of sample sizes, modeling algorithms, variables from different sources, and stratification factors on modeling results, so that we can design an optimal procedure for GSV modeling using airborne Lidar data.…”
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Development of a robust FT-IR typing system for Salmonella enterica, enhancing performance through hierarchical classification by Diego Fredes-García, Javiera Jiménez-Rodríguez, Alejandro Piña-Iturbe, Pablo Caballero-Díaz, Tamara González-Villarroel, Fernando Dueñas, Aniela Wozniak, Aiko D. Adell, Andrea I. Moreno-Switt, Patricia García

“…Application of these technologies can significantly improve Salmonella surveillance-control and Public Health outcomes.…”
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Battery Energy Storage Systems in Microgrids: A Review of SoC Balancing and Perspectives by Thales Augusto Fagundes, Guilherme Henrique Favaro Fuzato, Lucas Jonys Ribeiro Silva, Augusto Matheus dos Santos Alonso, Juan C. Vasquez, Josep M. Guerrero, Ricardo Quadros Machado

“…In addition, this article explores optimization processes aimed at reducing operational costs while considering SoC equalization. …”
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Regularized Kaczmarz Solvers for Robust Inverse Laplace Transforms by Marta González-Lázaro, Eduardo Viciana, Víctor Valdivieso, Ignacio Fernández, Francisco Manuel Arrabal-Campos

“…Quantitative evaluation via mean squared error (MSE), Wasserstein distance, total variation, peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), and runtime demonstrates that Wasserstein–Kaczmarz attains an optimal balance of speed (0.53 s per inversion) and accuracy (MSE = <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>4.7</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mn>10</mn><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>8</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>), while TRAIn achieves the highest fidelity (MSE = <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>1.5</mn><mo>×</mo><msup><mn>10</mn><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>8</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>) at a modest computational cost. …”
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Design, Fabrication, and Application of Large-Area Flexible Pressure and Strain Sensor Arrays: A Review by Xikuan Zhang, Jin Chai, Yongfu Zhan, Danfeng Cui, Xin Wang, Libo Gao

“…Despite significant progress in design and application, challenges remain, particularly in mass production, wireless integration, real-time data processing, and long-term stability. To improve mass production feasibility, optimizing fabrication processes, reducing material costs, and incorporating automated production lines are essential for scalability and defect reduction. …”
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A Modified Differential Evolution for Source Localization Using RSS Measurements by Yunjie Tao, Lincan Li, Shengming Chang

“…While differential evolution (DE) has demonstrated notable efficacy in optimizing multimodal cost functions, conventional implementations often grapple with suboptimal convergence rates and susceptibility to local optima. …”
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Long Short-Term Memory-Based Computerized Numerical Control Machining Center Failure Prediction Model by Jintak Choi, Zuobin Xiong, Kyungtae Kang

“…The anomaly detection and predictive maintenance functions are essential for improving efficiency and reducing time and costs. This study aims to strengthen service competitiveness by reducing quality assurance costs and implementing AI-based predictive maintenance services, as well as establishing a predictive maintenance system for CNC manufacturing equipment. …”
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Performance of Various Artificial Intelligence Models for Predicting Temperature in an Industrial Building—A Case Study by Johan Roussel, Zoubeir Lafhaj, Pascal Yim, Thomas Danel, Laure Ducoulombier

“…The main objective is to identify an optimal algorithm that enables efficient thermal management, which is essential for ensuring product quality, maintaining process safety, and optimizing energy consumption. …”
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Fully automated multicolour structured illumination module for super-resolution microscopy with two excitation colours by Haoran Wang, Peter T. Brown, Jessica Ullom, Douglas P. Shepherd, Rainer Heintzmann, Benedict Diederich

“…To optimize DMD diffraction, we developed a model for tilt and roll pixel configurations, enabling use with various low-cost projectors in SIM setups. …”
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Energy and Reserve Scheduling of Distribution Network in Presence of Electric Vehicle Aggregators: A Decentralized Approach by Atena Tazikeh Lemeski, Reza Ebrahimi, Alireza Zakariazadeh, Keyvan Firuzi

“…The goal is the maximization of AGG profit from energy transactions along with the least network operation costs and improvement of network indices. The objective function of the proposed approach also includes AGG capability to provide the network with spinning reserve which brings incentive payments. …”
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