YOLOv8-DBW: An Improved YOLOv8-Based Algorithm for Maize Leaf Diseases and Pests Detection by Xiang Gan, Shukun Cao, Jin Wang, Yu Wang, Xu Hou

“…The experimental results showed that the precision, recall, and mAP0.5 of the improved algorithm were improved by 1.4, 1.1, and 1.5%, respectively, compared with YOLOv8n, and the model parameters and computational costs were reduced by 6.6 and 7.3%, respectively. …”
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GIRH-Unet: Improved Residual Tobacco Segmentation Algorithm Based on GhostNetV3-Unet by Jianhua Ye, Yunda Zhang, Pan Li, Ze Guo

“…Our approach utilizes an improved GhostNetV3 to bolster feature extraction capabilities. …”
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Robust multi-objective optimization for water flooding under geological uncertainty by Abobakr Sori, Mohammad Sharifi, Nooshin Jabari

“…By employing a multi-objective optimization (MOO) algorithm, we aim to minimize the sensitivity of objective functions to geological variability. …”
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A Modified Horse Herd Optimization Algorithm and Its Application in the Program Source Code Clustering by Bahman Arasteh, Peri Gunes, Asgarali Bouyer, Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh, Hamed Alipour Banaei, Reza Ghanbarzadeh

“…This paper applied the horse herd optimization algorithm, a distinctive population-based and discrete metaheuristic technique, in clustering software modules. …”
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning Based on Sparrow-Enhanced African Vulture Optimization Algorithm by Weixiang Zhu, Xinghong Kuang, Haobo Jiang

“…To address this demand, this paper proposes a hybrid algorithm that integrates the Sparrow Search Algorithm (SSA) with the African Vulture Optimization Algorithm (AVOA). …”
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Particle Swarm Optimization Based Optimal Design of Six-Phase Induction Motor for Electric Propulsion of Submarines by Lelisa Wogi, Amruth Thelkar, Tesfabirhan Shoga Tahiro, Tadele Ayana, Shabana Urooj, Samia Larguech

“…This research presented a comparison of optimal model design of a six phase squirrel cage induction motor (IM) for electric propulsion by using Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). …”
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Three-Dimensional Path Planning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Based on Hybrid Multi-Strategy Dung Beetle Optimization Algorithm by Hongmei Fei, Ruru Liu, Leilei Dong, Zhaohui Du, Xuening Liu, Tao Luo, Jie Zhou

“…This paper proposes a novel UAV path planning method based on the Hybrid Multi-Strategy Dung Beetle Optimization Algorithm (HMSDBO), which effectively reduces path length and improves path smoothness. …”
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Application of Artificial Intelligence with Ant Colony Algorithm in construction projects schedule by Kiana Ahghari

“…So useMethodology of Scheduling of Projects with Artificial Intelligence and with the Approach of Ant Colony Algorithm for Organizations MethodOptimal and practical among other methods. …”
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Research on Impact of Planned Path Length and Yaw Cost on Collaborative Search of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Swarms by Heng Zhang, Wenyue Meng, Yanan Liu, Guanyu Liu, Jian Zhang

“…To address the unclear impacts of a planned path length and yaw cost on search performance in large-scale Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) swarm collaborative search scenarios under complex and dynamic environments, a path grid determination algorithm is proposed, transforming the path-planning problem into an optimal waypoint selection problem, enabling UAVs to make rapid decisions using the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm. …”
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Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network by Pinank Patel, Nagaraj Patil, Ahmed Mohsen, Aditya Kashyap, Nofal Adrees Hasan, Karthikeyan A, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi, Deepak Gupta, Alireza kamranfar

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Chaotic Mountain Gazelle Optimizer Improved by Multiple Oppositional-Based Learning Variants for Theoretical Thermal Design Optimization of Heat Exchangers Using Nanofluids by Oguz Emrah Turgut, Mustafa Asker, Hayrullah Bilgeran Yesiloz, Hadi Genceli, Mohammad AL-Rawi

“…This theoretical research study proposes a novel hybrid algorithm that integrates an improved quasi-dynamical oppositional learning mutation scheme into the Mountain Gazelle Optimization method, augmented with chaotic sequences, for the thermal and economical design of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger operating with nanofluids. …”
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Two-stage robust planning for wind power-photovoltaic-thermal power-pumped storage-battery hybrid system by LUO Yuanxiang, FAN Lidong, WANG Yuhang, LIU Cheng, JIAO Yinghe, WANG Yunlong

“…In the first stage, the capacity configuration of the hybrid system is aiming at minimizing the sum of investment cost and operation and maintenance cost. In the second stage, under a given capacity configuration, the optimal scheduling scheme is determined by constructing an uncertain set of wind power-photovoltaic output, aiming at minimizing the sum of environmental cost and cost of wind power-photovoltaic abandonment. …”
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Optimized Allocation of Flood Control Emergency Materials Based on Loss Quantification by Wei Wang, Yunqing Wang, Li Huang, Yue Song

“…Compared with the initial allocation, the optimized scheme reduces out‐of‐stock losses by approximately $392,000, lowers transportation costs by over $110,000, and improves the efficiency of flood control emergency scheduling, which can help management make better decisions on the allocation of flood control emergency materials in the future.…”
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Machine Learning-Assisted Optimization of Femtosecond Laser-Induced Superhydrophobic Microstructure Processing by Lifei Wang, Yucheng Gu, Xiaoqing Tian, Jun Wang, Yan Jia, Junjie Xu, Zhen Zhang, Shiying Liu, Shuo Liu

“…To address this issue, a process optimization framework that couples machine learning and genetic algorithms was proposed and successfully applied to the optimization of femtosecond laser-induced groove structures on TC4 alloy surfaces. …”
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Optimization of Graphene Oxide’s Characteristics with TOPSIS Using an Automated Decision-Making Process by Javanbakht T.

“…Moreover, their advantages and inconveniences could be investigated better once this investigation provides information on optimizing its candidates. In the current research work, a novel automated decision-making process was used with the TOPSIS algorithm using the Łukasiewicz disjunction, which helped detect the confusion of properties and determine its impact on the rank of candidates. …”
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Sugarcane Feed Volume Detection in Stacked Scenarios Based on Improved YOLO-ASM by Xiao Lai, Guanglong Fu

“…At the stereo matching level, we enhance the SGBM (Semi-Global Block Matching) algorithm through improved cost calculation and cost aggregation, resulting in Opti-SGBM (Optimized SGBM). …”
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Simplifying Multiproject Scheduling Problem Based on Design Structure Matrix and Its Solution by an Improved aiNet Algorithm by Chunhua Ju, Tinggui Chen

“…The computational results validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm comparing with other famous metaheuristic algorithms such as genetic algorithm (GA), simulated annealing algorithm (SA), and ant colony optimization (ACO).…”
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Improved Ant Colony Optimization for the Operational Aircraft Maintenance Routing Problem with Cruise Speed Control by Qing Zhang, Felix T. S. Chan, Xiaowen Fu

“…Accordingly, the goal of this study is twofold: (i) to design a preprocessing step to reduce the network size and (ii) to develop an improved ant colony optimization (IACO) algorithm with a new state transition mechanism to provide the guidance for cruise times optimization and a new pheromone updating mechanism to enhance the search efficiency and precision. …”
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An Enhanced Forwarding Method based on Intelligent Water Drops Algorithm in Named Data Network by HamidReza Afzal, Behrang Barekatain, Zahra Beheshti

“…According to the recent limited researches, using service quality parameters beside an optimization algorithm like ant colony to find the optimal path has been an appropriate response to solve this problem. …”
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Resilient VPP cost optimization in DER-driven microgrids for large distribution systems considering uncertainty during extreme events by T.D. Suresh, M. Thirumalai, R. Hemalatha, Mohit Bajaj, Vojtech Blazek, Lukas Prokop

“…Utilizing a modified IEEE 118-bus radial distribution system (RDS), segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial zones, the black widow optimization (BWO) algorithm is employed to optimally size and site VPPs, minimizing operational costs and maximizing system resilience. …”
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