Improved Aerial Surface Floating Object Detection and Classification Recognition Algorithm Based on YOLOv8n by Lili Song, Haixin Deng, Jianfeng Han, Xiongwei Gao

“…To address the aforementioned challenges, we proposed an improved YOLOv8-HSH algorithm based on YOLOv8n. The proposed algorithm introduces several key enhancements: (1) an enhanced HorBlock module to facilitate multi-gradient and multi-scale superposition, thereby intensifying critical floating object characteristics; (2) an optimized CBAM attention mechanism to mitigate background noise interference and substantially elevate detection accuracy; (3) the incorporation of a minor target recognition layer to augment the model’s capacity to discern floating objects of differing dimensions across various environments; and (4) the implementation of the WIoU loss function to enhance the model’s convergence rate and regression accuracy. …”
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Optimizing Deep Learning Models with Improved BWO for TEC Prediction by Yi Chen, Haijun Liu, Weifeng Shan, Yuan Yao, Lili Xing, Haoran Wang, Kunpeng Zhang

“…Finding the optimal hyperparameters (also known as hyperparameter optimization) is currently a great challenge, directly affecting the predictive performance of the deep learning models. The Beluga Whale Optimization (BWO) algorithm is a swarm intelligence optimization algorithm that can be used to optimize hyperparameters of deep learning models. …”
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Simple reparameterization to improve convergence in linear mixed models by Gregor GORJANC, Tina FLISAR, Jose Carlos MARTÍNEZ-ÁVILA, Luis Alberto GARCÍA-CORTÉS

“…Slow convergence and mixing are one of the main problems of Markov chain Monte Carlo (McMC) algorithms applied to mixed models in animal breeding. …”
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Research on Optimization of Improved Gray Wolf Optimization-Extreme Learning Machine Algorithm in Vehicle Route Planning by Shijin Li, Fucai Wang

“…Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) algorithm model is introduced to accelerate Improved Gray Wolf Optimization (IGWO) optimization and improve convergence speed. …”
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A Novel Deep Learning Approach for Yarn Hairiness Characterization Using an Improved YOLOv5 Algorithm by Filipe Pereira, Helena Lopes, Leandro Pinto, Filomena Soares, Rosa Vasconcelos, José Machado, Vítor Carvalho

“…The experimental results show significant improvements, with the proposed algorithm increasing model mAP0.5 by 5% to 6% and mAP0.5:0.95 by 11% to 12% compared to the standard YOLOv5s6 model. …”
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GC-Faster RCNN: The Object Detection Algorithm for Agricultural Pests Based on Improved Hybrid Attention Mechanism by Bolun Guan, Yaqian Wu, Jingbo Zhu, Juanjuan Kong, Wei Dong

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Construction Scheduling Optimization of Prefabricated Buildings Under Resource Constraints Based on an Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm by Rui Su, Joey S. Aviles

“…To solve this model effectively, an Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA) is developed, addressing the limitations of the standard WOA such as premature convergence and poor local search ability. …”
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An improved artificial fish swarm algorithm and its application on system identification with a time-delay system by CAO Fa-ru, FENG Mao-lin

“…The improved algorithm was applied to the system identification with the time-delay model. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Steel Pipe Pile Cofferdam Construction Based on Improved Sparrow Search Algorithm by Zaolong Jiang, Chengfang Yang, Hongbo Yue

“…Additionally, it proposes an improved sparrow search algorithm (ISSA) to solve this problem. …”
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Multimodal Transport Path Selection of Cold Chain Logistics Based on Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by Changjiang Zheng, Kai Sun, Yuhang Gu, Jinxing Shen, Muqing Du

“…An improved particle swarm optimization algorithm (IPSO) is introduced to address the model and is proven to retain a fast convergence rate and achieve outstanding solving accuracy through the experimental study. …”
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5G-Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance: An Improved PBFT Consensus Algorithm for the 5G Network by Xin Liu, Xing Fan, Baoning Niu, Xianrong Zheng

“…With the development of 5G network technology, its features of high bandwidth, low latency, and high reliability provide a new approach for consensus algorithm optimization. To take advantage of the features of the 5G network, this paper proposes 5G-PBFT, which is an improved practical Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus algorithm with three ways to improve PBFT. …”
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Design of Intelligent Firefighting and Smart Escape Route Planning System Based on Improved Ant Colony Algorithm by Nan Li, Zhuoyong Shi, Jiahui Jin, Jiahao Feng, Anli Zhang, Meng Xie, Liang Min, Yunfang Zhao, Yuming Lei

“…Capitalizing on the acquired fire situational awareness, a propagation model for fire spreading is developed. An enhanced ant colony algorithm is then deployed to calculate and plan escape routes by introducing a fire spread model to enhance the accuracy of escape route planning and incorporating the A* algorithm to improve the convergence speed of the ant colony algorithm. …”
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An Improved Satellite ISAL Imaging Vibration Phase Compensation Algorithm Based on Prior Information and Adaptive Windowing by Chenxuan Duan, Hongyuan Liu, Xiaona Wu, Jian Tang, Zhejun Feng, Changqing Cao

“…Based on this model, we propose a vibration phase error compensation algorithm using prior information and adaptive windowing. …”
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Network heterogeneous information integrated management system based on improved RNN multi-source fusion algorithm by LI Lin, WANG Wei

“…The article adopted the wild horse optimizer (WHO) algorithm to improve the recurrent neural network (RNN) and designed a multi-source heterogeneous data fusion model. …”
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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

“…To solve the challenges of low detection accuracy of maize pests and diseases, complex detection models, and difficulty in deployment on mobile or embedded devices, an improved YOLOv8 algorithm was proposed. …”
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An improved DeepLabv3 + railway track extraction algorithm based on densely connected and attention mechanisms by Yanbin Weng, Jie Yang, Changfan Zhang, Jing He, Cheng Peng, Lin Jia, Hui Xiang

“…In response to these problems, this paper presents a lightweight algorithm DA-DeepLabv3 + based on densely connected and attention mechanisms. …”
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Multi-target personnel tracking algorithm for coal mine based on improved YOLOv7 and ByteTrack by Pengcheng QU, Jingzhao LI, Zechao LIU

“…Then, the CBAM attention mechanism was introduced into Neck to improve the feature perception ability of the model in complex scenes. …”
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An Improved Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) Algorithm for Intent Recognition of Transfemoral Amputees With Powered Knee Prosthesis by Yao Zhang, Xu Wang, Haohua Xiu, Wei Chen, Yongxin Ma, Guowu Wei, Lei Ren, Luquan Ren

“…Additionally, a hybrid grey wolf optimization and slime mould algorithm (GWO-SMA) is proposed to optimize the hidden layer bias of the improved ELM classifier. …”
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An Energy Coordination Strategy for Island DC Microgrid With Photovoltaic and Storage System Based on Improved Consensus Algorithm by Yu DING, Aiqing YU, Chun GAO

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Research on intelligent detection method of new energy vehicle power battery based on improved ViBe algorithm by Lei Gu

“…Aims: This study enhances foreground detection accuracy by addressing ghosting issues in the ViBe algorithm and improving the battery pack state detection system for new energy vehicles. …”
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