A review on agrowaste based activated carbons for pollutant removal in wastewater systems by Karinate Valentine Okiy, Joseph Nwabanne Tagbo, Walter Peter Echeng

“…The deployment of mathematical and machine learning approaches (ANN and novel GMDH algorithms) in optimization of batch and continuous adsorption processes are also highlighted. …”
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High-Resolution Direction of Arrival Estimation of Underwater Multitargets Using Swarming Intelligence of Flower Pollination Heuristics by Nauman Ahmed, Huigang Wang, Shanshan Tu, Norah A.M. Alsaif, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja, Muhammad Kashif, Ammar Armghan, Yasser S. Abdalla, Wasiq Ali, Farman Ali

“…For this purpose, particle swarm optimization (PSO), minimum variance distortion-less response (MVDR), multiple signal classification (MUSIC), and estimation of signal parameter via rotational invariance technique (ESPRIT) standard counterparts are employed along with Crammer–Rao bound (CRB) to improve the worth of the proposed setup further. …”
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Dynamic characteristics of a semi-active fractional-order inerter-based suspension with acceleration-velocity switch control by Yong Wang, Jiachen Li, Mingzhu Ji, Xiwen Qiao, Yang Wang

“…The dynamic model of the SA-FOIB suspension with AVS control is established, its dynamic response under road harmonic excitation is obtained using the averaging method, the dynamic performance under road harmonic and random excitations is analyzed and evaluated by the vehicle body acceleration, suspension dynamic deflection and wheel dynamic load, the optimized structural parameters are obtained using the genetic algorithm optimization method. …”
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A Rice Leaf Area Index Monitoring Method Based on the Fusion of Data from RGB Camera and Multi-Spectral Camera on an Inspection Robot by Yan Li, Xuerui Qi, Yucheng Cai, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Xiaohu Zhang

“…The model based on the LightGBM regression algorithm has the most improvement in accuracy, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.892, a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.270, and a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.160. …”
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Analytical framework for household energy management: integrated photovoltaic generation and load forecasting mechanisms by Zhenping Xie, Yansha Li

“…The KNN-GA-MBP algorithm demonstrates the best prediction performance among the three algorithms, with an RMSE of only 0.39 kW, this represents a 43.37% improvement in RMSE over the KNN-MBP algorithm and a 71.89% improvement over the MBP algorithm.…”
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Technology for risk assessment at product lifecycle stages using fuzzy logic by A. N. Chesalin, S. Ya. Grodzenskiy, Pham Van Tu, M. Yu. Nilov, A. N. Agafonov

“…It is suggested that if there is a priori information about previously occurred events that can be used for risk analysis and fore casting, the fuzzy conclusion should be refined using widely known methods of mathematical statistics, optimization algorithms, for example, gradient descent, simplex method or genetic algorithms. …”
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A Dynamic Kalman Filtering Method for Multi-Object Fruit Tracking and Counting in Complex Orchards by Yaning Zhai, Ling Zhang, Xin Hu, Fanghu Yang, Yang Huang

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a multi-object fruit tracking and counting method, which integrates an improved YOLO-based object detection algorithm with a dynamically optimized Kalman filter. …”
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Predicting hydrocarbon reservoir quality in deepwater sedimentary systems using sequential deep learning techniques by Xiao Hu, Jun Xie, Xiwei Li, Junzheng Han, Zhengquan Zhao, Hamzeh Ghorbani

“…Three sequential deep learning models—Recurrent Neural Network and Gated Recurrent Unit—were developed and optimized using the Adam algorithm. The Adam-LSTM model outperformed the others, achieving a Root Mean Square Error of 0.009 and a correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.9995, indicating excellent predictive performance. …”
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Nondestructive freshness recognition of chicken breast meat based on deep learning by Rui Jian, Guangbo Li, Xie Jun, Guolong Shi

“…Experimental results show that in the improved algorithm, YOLOv8n_CA_DSC3 achieves suboptimal recall rate but optimal precision, average precision at IoU = 0.5, and average precision at IoU = 0.5:0.95. …”
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A visual positioning method for tunnel boring machines in underground coal mines based on anchor net features by Xuhui ZHANG, Yunkai CHI, Yuyang DU, Junying JIANG, Wenjuan YANG, Youjun ZHAO, Jicheng WAN, Yanqun WANG, Chenhui TIAN

“…The proposed method yielded a maximum error of 163 mm, indicating a 23.5% reduction compared to the 213 mm obtained using the PL-VINS algorithm. Additionally, the root mean square error (RMSE) decreased from 0.531 to 0.426, suggesting a reduction of 19.8%. …”
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Sonar-Based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Using the Semi-Direct Method by Xu Han, Jinghao Sun, Shu Zhang, Junyu Dong, Hui Yu

“…To obtain better feature extraction results in specific directions, we propose a method that accelerates the computation of the two-dimensional SO-CFAR algorithm, with the time cost being only a very slight increase compared to the one-dimensional SO-CFAR. …”
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Research on collaborative scheduling strategies of multi-agent agricultural machinery groups by Ziyi Wang, Fan Zhang, Shiji Ma, Hailong Wang, Shunyao Zhang, Xiaozhong Gao

“…Finally, the solution is optimized through a local search strategy. In this study, three dispatch centers were selected within the maize growing area of Hebei Province, and comparative analyses were conducted for 20, 40, 50, 100 and 120 farmlands, respectively.The results indicate that the MCMPP-DRL algorithm achieves a reduction in total scheduling costs of at least 9.66%, 14.34% and 24.41% compared to Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Simulated Annealing (SA) and Genetic Algorithms(GA), respectively.The significant optimization in scheduling costs demonstrates that the MCMPP-DRL algorithm establishes a robust theoretical foundation and offers technical support for addressing complex scheduling problems involving multiple dispatch centers and multiple.…”
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P-Band PolInSAR Sub-Canopy Terrain Retrieval in Tropical Forests Using Forest Height-to-Unpenetrated Depth Mapping by Chuanjun Wu, Jiali Hou, Peng Shen, Sai Wang, Gang Chen, Lu Zhang

“…A nonlinear iterative optimization algorithm is then employed to estimate forest height, from which a fundamental mapping between forest height and unpenetrated depth is established. …”
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Design and Prototype Verification of a 3-meter Aperture Wrap-rib Reflector by ZHANG Han, YAN Zhongxi, XIANG Ping, WU Minger

“…The shape of the lenticular tube wrap-rib was optimized by combining the form-finding analysis of the flexible reflector with the genetic algorithm. …”
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Enhancing prediction of wildfire occurrence and behavior in Alaska using spatio-temporal clustering and ensemble machine learning by A. Ahajjam, M. Allgaier, R. Chance, E. Chukwuemeka, J. Putkonen, T. Pasch

“…A sequential Genetic Algorithm (GA) is employed for cost-effective feature selection from 49 geospatial features, including remote sensing and reanalysis data. …”
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Enhancing Crowd Safety at Hajj: Real-Time Detection of Abnormal Behavior Using YOLOv9 by Amani A. Alsabei, Tahani M. Alsubait, Hosam H. Alhakami

“…Leveraging deep learning, this research accurately identifies features of abnormal behavior from the HAJJv2 dataset, specifically curated and annotated for the Hajj context. Optimization of the YOLOv9 algorithm for this scenario demonstrated superior performance metrics (mean Average Precision (mAP@0.5), Recall, and Precision) when compared with its predecessors (YOLOv4, YOLOv5, YOLOv7, and YOLOv8), highlighting significant improvements in detection accuracy and real-time applicability. …”
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From Tables to Computer Vision: Transforming HPDC Process Data into Images for CNN-Based Deep Learning by A. Burzyńska

“…Utilizing a combination of statistical pre-processing, intelligent generative models, visual data transformations and deep learning, the methodology offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing production efficiency, ensuring superior process control and improving the quality of HPDC products. This development signifies a significant advancement in the field of intelligent systems for manufacturing process optimization, aligning with the principles of Industry 4.0 and Quality 4.0.…”
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Protein docking by the underestimation of free energy funnels in the space of encounter complexes. by Yang Shen, Ioannis Ch Paschalidis, Pirooz Vakili, Sandor Vajda

“…This algorithm explores the free energy surface spanned by encounter complexes that correspond to local free energy minima and shows similarity to the model of macromolecular association that proceeds through a series of collisions. …”
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Hybrid Damping Mode MR Damper: Development and Experimental Validation with Semi-Active Control by Jeongwoo Lee, Kwangseok Oh

“…This configuration supports four damping modes—Soft/Soft, Hard/Soft, Soft/Hard, and Hard/Hard—allowing adaptability to varying driving conditions. Magnetic circuit optimization ensures rapid damping force adjustments (≈10 ms), while a semi-active control algorithm incorporating skyhook logic, roll, dive, and squat control strategies was implemented. …”
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Hardware-in-loop implementation of an adaptive MPPT controlled PV-assisted EV charging system with vehicle-to-grid integration by Surabhi Singh, Hari Om Bansal

“…In addition, the designed bidirectional charging system maximizes solar energy collection, minimizes the charging cost, and improves grid stability through demand balancing. …”
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