Automatic Optimization of a Parallel-Plate Avalanche Counter with Optical Readout by María Pereira Martínez, Xabier Cid Vidal, Pietro Vischia

“…Exploiting differentiable programming and automatic differentiation, we model the reconstruction of the position of impinging 5.5 MeV alpha particles for different detector configurations and build an optimization cycle that minimizes an objective function. …”
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Uncovering critical transitions and molecule mechanisms in disease progressions using Gaussian graphical optimal transport by Wenbo Hua, Ruixia Cui, Heran Yang, Jingyao Zhang, Chang Liu, Jian Sun

“…The proposed GGOT uses Gaussian graphical models, incorporating protein interaction networks, to characterize the data distributions at different disease stages. Then we use population-level optimal transport to calculate the Wasserstein distances and transport between stages, enabling us to detect critical transitions. …”
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Optimizing wind-PV-battery microgrids for sustainable and resilient residential communities by Jyotismita Mishra, Ajay Shankar

“…The method aims to minimize renewable energy costs by determining the optimal sizing of components based on a given microgrid load profile. …”
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PORTFOLIO OPTIMIZATION WITH SEMI-VARIANCE MODEL: AN APPLICATION ON BIST-100 INDEX by Serdar Ramazan Kahraman, Kartal Somuncu

“…Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the performance of portfolios constructed based on variance and semi-variance using data obtained from the BIST-100 Index. Method: In the study, using the return data obtained from the adjusted weighted average price data of securities in the BIST-100, variance and covariance matrices were constracted to generate optimal portfolios, and the returns of two different portfolios were calculated and compared. …”
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Hierarchical Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for RFID Network Planning Optimization by Lianbo Ma, Hanning Chen, Kunyuan Hu, Yunlong Zhu

“…Then HABC is used for solving the real-world RNP problem on two instances with different scales. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm is superior for solving RNP, in terms of optimization accuracy and computation robustness.…”
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Optimization Algorithms for Cable Fault Localization and Assessment in Smart Power Systems by Wenxuan Wang, Yali Shi, Minghui Liu

“…Frequency domain reflection (FDR) has good detection and localization ability for defects or faults with weak impedance changes, and has been widely used in the field of cable fault diagnosis, however, in recent years, field experience has shown that this method cannot solve the problem of judging the fault type and severity yet. …”
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Joint optimization for wind farm planning incorporating energy storage sizing by Bin Chen, Miaoyu Wei, Haibing Hu, Tengjun Zuo

“…The proposed optimization is tested in two cases with different 3D terrains, wind turbine models, and electrical systems, and the test results from both two cases verify the effectiveness of the proposed optimization method with a more than 5% improvement in levelized cost of energy (LCOE).…”
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MSO‐DETR: Metric space optimization for few‐shot object detection by Haifeng Sima, Manyang Wang, Lanlan Liu, Yudong Zhang, Junding Sun

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Optimizing Transport Logistics under Uncertainty with Simheuristics: Concepts, Review and Trends by Juliana Castaneda, Elnaz Ghorbani, Majsa Ammouriova, Javier Panadero, Angel A. Juan

“…However, simulation is not an optimization tool. Hence, it must be combined with optimization methods when our goal is to: (i) minimize operating costs while guaranteeing a given quality of service; or (ii) maximize system performance using limited resources. …”
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Optimizing Supply Chain Management to Reduce Food Waste and Loss in Agriculture by Hassan Muntather Muhsin, Hussein Abbas Hameed Abdul, Reddy V. Mallikarjuna

“…Though the effectiveness of these methods does differ, we need an integrated approach to see some visible results. …”
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Selection of an Optimal Metabolic Model for Accurately Predicting the Hepatic Clearance of Albumin-Binding-Sensitive Drugs by Ren-Jong Liang, Shu-Hao Hsu, Hsueh-Tien Chen, Wan-Han Chen, Han-Yu Fu, Hsin-Ying Chen, Hong-Jaan Wang, Sung-Ling Tang

“…Building on previous studies that employed multinomial logistic regression analysis for model selection, a three-phase classification method was implemented to identify five representative drugs: diazepam, diclofenac, rosuvastatin, fluoxetine, and tolbutamide. …”
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Microwave absorption performance and broadband absorption optimization of reduced graphene oxide by CHU Hairong, ZHOU Mengyu, SHI Shuangqiang, REN Sue

“…The microwave absorption performances of different contents and superimposed layers of large sheet reduced graphene oxide （rGO） absorbers have been studied， and the rGO is obtained from the thermal reduction of graphene oxide by the improved Hummers method. …”
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Rocket-Type Pulse Detonation Engine Nozzles by Alberto Gonzalez-Viana, Francisco Sastre, Elena Martin, Angel Velazquez

“…A genetic algorithm plus a Gradient Method optimization algorithm acted on the densified data tensors. …”
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Optimization based machine learning algorithms for software reliability growth models by Myeongguen Shin, Juwon Jung, Jihyun Lee, Insoo Ryu, Sanggun Park

“…However, many previous studies have relied on single optimization methods or deep learning approaches, which are prone to local optima and extrapolation issues, reducing prediction accuracy. …”
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Multi-objective Optimal Design of Double Helical Gear Transmission based on Parameter Sensitivity Analysis by Guan Yabin, Yang Xiaohui, Fang Zongde

“…The results of optimization design show that the method promoted can effectively reduce the difference of the safety factors and the weight of the transmission system.…”
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Study on the vibration prediction model of step group hole blasting considering non-stationarity by LI Hongchao, ZHANG Qipeng, HUANG Guoquan, SHI Yulian, HUANG Yonghui, HAN Haoxuan, YI Jiaxin, QU Chenliang

“…The parameters were determined by trial-and-error method to obtain the approximation interval, and then the optimal parameter combinations were optimized by orthogonal test-polar deviation analysis. …”
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Optimization of ultrafiltration separation and quality analysis of the major royal jelly proteins by Li Meilu, Tan Liangliang, Qiu Wei, Yin Zhihong, Shen Lirong

“…Under the optimal condition, 82.63% of MRJPs was extracted from fresh RJ. …”
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Optimizing smart city planning: A deep reinforcement learning framework by Junyoung Park, Jiwoo Baek, Yujae Song

“…Utilizing the Dueling Deep Q-Network (DQN), the proposed method aims to maximize the city’s population while maintaining a predetermined happiness level of residents in the smart city. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Choke Size Optimization in a Shale Gas Well by Jianfa Wu, Xuefeng Yang, Yunting Di, Peiyun Li, Jian Zhang, Deliang Zhang

“…To optimize the flowback system of shale gas horizontal wells after fracturing and to maximize the production capacity of gas wells, pipe flow and flowback models of shale gas multistage fractured horizontal wells were established based on the actual geological engineering conditions and the fracture parameters inverted from automatic history matching by combining experimental and numerical simulation methods. …”
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Identification of the Optimal Model for the Prediction of Diabetic Retinopathy in Chinese Rural Population: Handan Eye Study by Shanshan Jin, Xu Zhang, Hanruo Liu, Jie Hao, Kai Cao, Caixia Lin, Mayinuer Yusufu, Na Hu, Ailian Hu, Ningli Wang

“…Background. To identify an optimal model for diabetic retinopathy (DR) prediction in Chinese rural population by establishing and comparing different algorithms based on the data from Handan Eye Study (HES). …”
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