Massively parallel unsupervised single-particle cryo-EM data clustering via statistical manifold learning. by Jiayi Wu, Yong-Bei Ma, Charles Congdon, Bevin Brett, Shuobing Chen, Yaofang Xu, Qi Ouyang, Youdong Mao

“…However, traditional algorithms for unsupervised classification, such as K-means clustering and maximum likelihood optimization, may classify images into wrong classes with decreasing signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) in the image data, yet demand increased computational costs. …”
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Distributed and efficient identity authentication based on consortium blockchain by Yao Ying, Yan Yong, Guo Shaoyong, Xiong Ao, Zhang Wang

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Transmission scheme for collaborative‐RIS‐aided NOMA system with multiple channels by Heyi Li, Hong Wang, Peiqi Li, Peiyu Wang

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Discrete Phase Shift IRS-Assisted Energy Harvesting in Cognitive Radio Networks With Spectrum Sensing by Lilian Chiru Kawala, Guoquan Li, Mihertie Habtamu Demeke, Junzhou Xiong, Hao Xiong, Hang Hu

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Utility-Based Joint Routing, Network Coding, and Power Control for Wireless Ad Hoc Networks by Kaiqian Ou, Yinlong Xu, Xiumin Wang, Wang Liu

“…Based on the expected utility, we explore the optimality in both unicast and multicast routing. For unicast routing, we propose an optimal algorithm. …”
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Comparison of Spatial Predictability Differences in Truck Activity Patterns: An Empirical Study Based on Truck Tracking Dataset of China by Lianghua Li, Peng Du, Guohua Jiao, Xin Fu

“…Existing research on truck location prediction focuses on direct trajectory prediction and ignores the link between activity patterns and predictability, whereas the mode of operation is an important factor in the difference between activity trajectories, and analyzing the mode of operation can help to develop the next-location prediction algorithms to improve the efficiency of matching truckloads and to reduce costs. …”
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Performance evaluation of different building envelopes integrated with phase change materials in tropical climates by Rolains Golchimard Elenga, Li Zhu, Steivan Defilla

“…To achieve this goal, a multiobjective genetic algorithm is used in conjunction with EnergyPlus building energy models to determine the optimal balance between total building energy consumption, lifecycle cost, and CO2 emissions. …”
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Address Translation in a Compositional Microprogram Control Unit by Alexandr Barkalov, Larysa Titarenko, Oleksandr Golovin, Oleksandr Matvienko

“…The method proposed in the article is based on the adaptation of algorithms for optimizing microprogram automata circuits to the features of CMCUs. …”
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Pickup and delivery planning for the crowdsourced freight delivery routing problem. by Jingxian Zhang

“…To solve this combinatorial optimization problem, we propose an improved partheno genetic algorithm (IPGA) and a simulated annealing algorithm (SA). …”
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Adaptive DBP System with Long-Term Memory for Low-Complexity and High-Robustness Fiber Nonlinearity Mitigation by Mingqing Zuo, Huitong Yang, Yi Liu, Zhengyang Xie, Dong Wang, Shan Cao, Zheng Zheng, Han Li

“…In this paper, an improved A-DBP algorithm with long-term memory (LTM) is proposed, employing root mean square propagation (RMSProp) to achieve low-complexity and high-robustness compensation performances. …”
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YOLO-SMUG: An Efficient and Lightweight Infrared Object Detection Model for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Xinzhe Luo, Xiaogang Zhu

“…To tackle the high computational demands and accuracy limitations in UAV-based infrared object detection, this study proposes YOLO-SMUG, a lightweight detection algorithm optimized for small object identification. …”
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Modular-based psychotherapy (MoBa) versus cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) for patients with depression, comorbidities and a history of childhood maltreatment: study protocol fo... by Elisabeth Schramm, Martin Hautzinger, Carolin Jenkner, Moritz Elsaesser, Sabine Herpertz, Hannah Piosczyk

“…According to a specific questionnaire-based treatment algorithm, elements from cognitive behavioural analysis system of psychotherapy, mentalisation-based psychotherapy and/or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy are integrated for a personalised modular procedure.As a proof of concept, this trial will provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy (post-treatment and 6-month follow-up) of a modular add-on approach for patients with depression, comorbidities and a history of childhood maltreatment. …”
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Predictive modeling of hydrogen production and methane conversion from biomass-derived methane using machine learning and optimisation techniques by Adegboyega Bolu Ehinmowo, Bright Ikechukwu Nwaneri, Joseph Oluwatobi Olaide

“…In this study, the integration of various machine learning algorithms with Bayesian optimisation, firefly algorithm, Levenberg-Marquardt, and differential evolution techniques were investigated for hydrogen production via thermocatalytic methane decomposition. …”
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Energy-Balanced Data Gathering and Aggregating in WSNs: A Compressed Sensing Scheme by Xiaofei Xing, Dongqing Xie, Guojun Wang

“…In WSNs, data aggregating can reduce data transmission cost and improve energy efficiency. Existing CS-based data gathering work in WSNs utilizes the centralized method to process the data by a sink node, which causes the load imbalance and “coverage hole” problems, and so forth. …”
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Urban Freight Management with Stochastic Time-Dependent Travel Times and Application to Large-Scale Transportation Networks by Shichao Sun, Zhengyu Duan, Dongyuan Yang

“…The improvement can be very significant especially for large-scale network delivery tasks with no more increase in cost and environmental impacts.…”
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A PSO-XGBoost Model for Predicting the Compressive Strength of Cement–Soil Mixing Pile Considering Field Environment Simulation by Jiagui Xiong, Yangqing Gong, Xianghua Liu, Yan Li, Liangjie Chen, Cheng Liao, Chaochao Zhang

“…A cement–soil preparation system considering actual immersion conditions was established, based on controlling the initial water content state of the foundation soil before pile formation and applying submerged conditions post-formation. Utilizing data mining on 84 sets of experimental data with various preparation parameter combinations, a prediction model for the as-formed strength of CSM Pile was developed based on the Particle Swarm Optimization-Extreme Gradient Boosting (PSO-XGBoost) algorithm. …”
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MultS-ORB: Multistage Oriented FAST and Rotated BRIEF by Shaojie Zhang, Yinghui Wang, Jiaxing Ma, Jinlong Yang, Liangyi Huang, Xiaojuan Ning

“…Experimental results demonstrate that for blurred images affected by illumination changes, the proposed method improves matching accuracy by an average of 75%, reduces average error by 33.06%, and decreases RMSE (Root Mean Square Error) by 35.86% compared to the traditional ORB algorithm.…”
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An adaptive continuous threshold wavelet denoising method for LiDAR echo signal by Dezhi Zheng, Tianchi Qu, Chun Hu, Shijia Lu, Zhongxiang Li, Guanyu Yang, Xiaojun Yang

“…The adaptive threshold is dynamically adjusted according to the wavelet decomposition level, and the continuous threshold function ensures continuity with lower constant error, thus optimizing the denoising process. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm has excellent performance in improving SNR and reducing root mean square error (RMSE) compared with other algorithms. …”
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User Handover Aware Hierarchical Federated Learning for Open RAN-Based Next-Generation Mobile Networks by Amardip Kumar Singh, Kim Khoa Nguyen

“…To address these challenges, we propose MHORANFed, a novel optimization algorithm tailored to minimize learning time and resource usage costs while preserving model performance within a mobility-aware hierarchical FL framework for O-RAN. …”
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Two-Step Screening for Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Cancer: A Retrospective Validation Study Using Real-World Data by Bryan Gascon, Joel Elman, Alyssa Macedo, Yvonne Leung, Gary Rodin, Madeline Li

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The present study is among the first to demonstrate that a two-step screening algorithm for depression may improve depression screening in cancer using real-world data. …”
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