Optimization of cargo distribution for high-speed freight trains to overcome strong wind conditions by Duo Zhang, Fang-Ru Zhou, Wai Kei Ao, Zhan-Hao Guo, Zheng-Wei Chen

“…The case study demonstrates that the proposed optimization method can decrease the overturning risk for HSFT by more than 10% compared with the even distribution scheme. …”
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OppIN: Optimal Path Intervention for Emergency Response Leveraging IoT and Big Data Technologies by Yassine Gacha, Takoua Abdellatif

“…Compared to existing solutions such as Google Maps, our system uses a broader set of data sources and criteria, such as weather conditions, distance, traffic dynamics, and road status, to provide a more comprehensive and tailored analysis for specialized service navigation. …”
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Optimal Location of Landfill in Semirom County Using the Combination of Fuzzy Logic (AND, OR algorithm) in GIS by Sohrab Hasheminejad, Samane Shahrabi Farahani, Reza Peykanpour Fard

“…The comparative analysis of results obtained using the fuzzy AND (Min) and OR (Max) functions revealed that the AND (Min) function yielded a more environmentally sound selection of potential landfill sites, as it minimized conflict with sensitive environmental features, such as protected areas and water bodies. …”
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Numerical Simulation Study on Fracture Parameter Optimization in Developing Low-Permeability Anisotropic Reservoirs by Jie Liu, Zhenhua Xu, Zhe Yuan, Hanyu Bie, Pengcheng Liu

“…Fracture of the edge well are more easily to be water breakthrough, while the increase of penetration ratio of injection well effectively enhance oil recovery. …”
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Intelligent text similarity assessment using Roberta with integrated chaotic perturbation optimization techniques by Esraa Hassan, Amira Samy Talaat, M. A. Elsabagh

“…To address these challenges, this paper introduces an Intelligent Text Similarity Assessment Model that integrates Robustly Optimized Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (RoBERTa) with Chaotic Sand Cat Swarm Optimization (CHSCSO), a novel swarm intelligence-based optimization method inspired by chaotic dynamics. …”
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Simulation and optimization of a modified salt extractive distillation process for the production of anhydrous ethanol by Manish Kumar Yadav, Saumya Agarwal, Shilpi Verma, Vimal Chandra Srivastava, Urška Lavrenčič Štangar, Praveen Kumar

“…This study introduces a modified salt extractive distillation technique using soluble calcium chloride to produce anhydrous ethanol more safely and efficiently. We conducted simulations and optimizations of this new method, with columns operating under 80 % flooding conditions. …”
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Optimal control and cost-effectiveness analysis of Q-fever transmission dynamics in livestock and humans by Nkuba Nyerere, Verediana M. Mbalilo

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Multi-objective optimization of design parameters for tractor hydro-mechanical continuously variable transmissions by Zhen Zhu, Rui Hou, Hongwei Zhang, Dehai Wang, Long Chen

“…Abstract The design parameters of the transmission directly affect the vehicle’s dynamics and fuel economy, due to the complexity of the tractor’s working conditions and operating modes, the optimization of the transmission design parameters is more difficult. …”
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Optimization of Residual Hexane in Edible Oils Analysis Using Static Headspace Gas Chromatography by Azrul Hisyam Samsuri, May Yen Ang, Shean Yeaw Ng

“…Incubation time for each injection was successfully optimized from one hour to 30 minutes (50% reduction) compared to the official AOCS method Ca 3b-87. …”
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Optimization and corrosion inhibition of Palm kernel leaves on mild steel in oil and gas applications by Olamide Oyewole, John B. Adeoye, Victor C. Udoh, Temitope A. Oshin

“…The best process levels were: inhibitor concentration (1.500 g/l), temperature (30 °C) and time (3 days) with inhibition efficiency of 96.74 %; while the optimal process level validated gave 97.20 %. The SEM results revealed that more film was observed on the validated optimal process level. …”
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Markov decision process for current density optimization to improve hydrogen production by water electrolysis by Purnami Purnami, Willy Satrio Nugroho, Wresti L. Anggayasti, Yepy Komaril Sofi'i, I.N.G. Wardana

“…The MDP-optimized system achieved 7460 ppm in 60 min, outperforms the control condition (5802 ppm) produced under uncontrolled conditions. …”
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Impact of Optimization Algorithm Choice on Nonlinear Global Model for Photovoltaic Energy Generation Forecasting by Valdemar M. Cavalcante Junior, Tiago A. Fernandes, Renato Andrade Freitas, Nayara A. de M. S. Amâncio, Fabricio Bradaschia, Marcelo Cabral Cavalcanti

“…The article explores the relevance of choosing the optimization algorithm to obtain accurate parameter estimates in photovoltaic (PV) systems, with the aim of improving the energy efficiency of solar energy. …”
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Particle Swarm Optimization for Active Structural Control of Highway Bridges Subjected to Impact Loading by Jake Edmond Hughes, Yeesock Kim, Jo Woon Chong, Changwon Kim

“…Deck response reductions of greater than 19% and 37% were seen for displacement and acceleration responses, respectively, regardless of the performance index used to analyze them. PSO was much more effective than USM optimization for tuning PID control gains.…”
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Multi-Objective Distributionally Robust Optimization for Earthquake Shelter Planning Under Demand Uncertainties by Kai Tang, Toshihiro Osaragi

“…Finally, a case study of Ogu, a wooden density built-up area in Tokyo, Japan, compares the DRO model with stochastic and robust optimization models, demonstrating that the cost obtained by the DRO model is higher than a stochastic model while lower than the worst-case robust model, indicating a more balanced approach to managing uncertainty. …”
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An Explainable LSTM-Based Intrusion Detection System Optimized by Firefly Algorithm for IoT Networks by Taiwo Blessing Ogunseyi, Gogulakrishan Thiyagarajan

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Inoculation of plant growth-promoting bacteria and silicon to optimize nitrogen fertilization in Emerald grass by Vitória Almeida Moreira Girardi, Carlos Eduardo da Silva Oliveira, Bruno Horschut de Lima, Isabela Martins Bueno Gato Gato, Patrick Luan Ferreira dos Santos, Nelson Câmara de Souza Júnior, Arshad Jalal, Marcelo Carvalho Minhoto Teixeira Filho

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Optimization Model for Safeguarding Vulnerable Components in Integrated Energy Systems Based on Weighted Betweenness by ZHANG Chenwei, WANG Ying, LI Yaping, ZHANG Kaifeng

“…Utilizing the complex network theory to mitigate vulnerabilities mitigation in integrated energy systems is significant for enhancing the resilience of sustained energy supply, especially against deliberate physical attacks and natural disasters. To implement more precise preventive measures for vulnerable components in integrated energy systems, this paper proposes a weighted betweenness-based protection optimization model for safeguarding vulnerable segments. …”
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Optimizing Mask R-CNN for enhanced quinoa panicle detection and segmentation in precision agriculture by Manal El Akrouchi, Manal El Akrouchi, Manal Mhada, Dachena Romain Gracia, Malcolm J. Hawkesford, Bruno Gérard

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Optimal directional overcurrent relay settings for stable microgrids with synchronous and inverter-based resources by Abdelfattah A. Eladl, Ahmed N. Sheta, M. Elgamal, Juan C. Vasquez, Bishoy E. Sedhom

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OPTIMIZING PROCESSOR WORKLOADS AND SYSTEM EFFICIENCY THROUGH GAME-THEORETIC MODELS IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS by Merlan Telmanov, Zukhra Abdiakhmetova, Amandyk Kartbayev

“…Through this study, the paper not only improves our understanding of strategic interactions within computational systems but also provides key ideas that could guide the development of more efficient computational frameworks for various applications.…”
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