This paper is devoted to devising data-driven algorithms for finite-horizon and infinite-horizon linear quadratic stochastic optimal control(LQSOC)problems.In our study,the diffusion terms of system dynamics are permi...This paper is devoted to devising data-driven algorithms for finite-horizon and infinite-horizon linear quadratic stochastic optimal control(LQSOC)problems.In our study,the diffusion terms of system dynamics are permitted to hinge upon both control and state variables,and the weighting matrices of cost functionals are allowed to be indefinite.It is acknowledged that the optimal controls of finite-horizon and infinite-horizon indefinite LQSOC problems are correlated with a generalized differential Riccati equation(GDRE)and a generalized algebraic Riccati equation(GARE).Herein,we propose two data-driven algorithms to approximate the solutions of these Riccati equations,and thereby determine optimal controls,without leveraging the information of all system parameters.Additionally,we prove the convergence of these algorithms and examine the impact of computational errors.Finally,we validate the performance of these data-driven algorithms via three simulation examples.展开更多
Data serves as the foundation for training and testing machine learning and artificial intelligencemodels.The most fundamental part of data is its attributes or features.The feature set size changes from one dataset t...Data serves as the foundation for training and testing machine learning and artificial intelligencemodels.The most fundamental part of data is its attributes or features.The feature set size changes from one dataset to another.Only the relevant features contributemeaningfully to classificationaccuracy.The presence of irrelevant features reduces the system’s effectiveness.Classification performance often deteriorates on high-dimensional datasets due to the large search space.Thus,one of the significant obstacles affecting the performance of the learning process in the majority of machine learning and data mining techniques is the dimensionality of the datasets.Feature selection(FS)is an effective preprocessing step in classification tasks.The aim of applying FS is to exclude redundant and unrelated features while retaining the most informative ones to optimize classification capability and compress computational complexity.In this paper,a novel hybrid binary metaheuristic algorithm,termed hSC-FPA,is proposed by hybridizing the Flower Pollination Algorithm(FPA)and the Sine Cosine Algorithm(SCA).Hybridization controls the exploration capacity of SCA and the exploitation behavior of FPA to maintain a balanced search process.SCA guides the global search in the early iterations,while FPA’s local pollination refines promising solutions in later stages.A binary conversion mechanism using a threshold function is implemented to handle the discrete nature of the feature selection problem.The functionality of the proposed hSC-FPA is authenticated on fourteen standard datasets from the UCI repository using the K-Nearest Neighbors(K-NN)classifier.Experimental results are benchmarked against the standalone SCA and FPA algorithms.The hSC-FPA consistently achieves higher classification accuracy,selects a more compact feature subset,and demonstrates superior convergence behavior.These findings support the stability and outperformance of the hybrid feature selection method presented.展开更多
Quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA)is a promising framework for solving combinatorial optimization problems on near-term quantum devices.One such problem is the minimum dominating set(MDS),which is known ...Quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA)is a promising framework for solving combinatorial optimization problems on near-term quantum devices.One such problem is the minimum dominating set(MDS),which is known to be NP-hard.Existing QAOA algorithms for this problem typically require numerous auxiliary qubits,increasing circuit overhead and hardware requirements.In this paper,we propose an auxiliary-qubit-free QAOA algorithm based on Hamiltonian evolution(AQFH-QAOA)for the MDS problem.Unlike previous studies that require numerous auxiliary qubits,our algorithm eliminates the need for auxiliary qubits,thereby significantly reducing circuit overhead.In addition,we present an auxiliary-qubit-free optimized implementation of the previously proposed Guerrero's QAOA algorithm(AQFG-QAOA)by utilizing gate decomposition techniques.Through a detailed analysis of gate complexity,we evaluate the applicability of these two algorithms.Numerical experiments demonstrate that our proposed algorithm achieves competitive solution quality compared with existing QAOA algorithms,making it a promising candidate for implementation on near-term quantum devices.展开更多
Optimization is the key to obtaining efficient utilization of resources in structural design.Due to the complex nature of truss systems,this study presents a method based on metaheuristic modelling that minimises stru...Optimization is the key to obtaining efficient utilization of resources in structural design.Due to the complex nature of truss systems,this study presents a method based on metaheuristic modelling that minimises structural weight under stress and frequency constraints.Two new algorithms,the Red Kite Optimization Algorithm(ROA)and Secretary Bird Optimization Algorithm(SBOA),are utilized on five benchmark trusses with 10,18,37,72,and 200-bar trusses.Both algorithms are evaluated against benchmarks in the literature.The results indicate that SBOA always reaches a lighter optimal.Designs with reducing structural weight ranging from 0.02%to 0.15%compared to ROA,and up to 6%–8%as compared to conventional algorithms.In addition,SBOA can achieve 15%–20%faster convergence speed and 10%–18%reduction in computational time with a smaller standard deviation over independent runs,which demonstrates its robustness and reliability.It is indicated that the adaptive exploration mechanism of SBOA,especially its Levy flight–based search strategy,can obviously improve optimization performance for low-and high-dimensional trusses.The research has implications in the context of promoting bio-inspired optimization techniques by demonstrating the viability of SBOA,a reliable model for large-scale structural design that provides significant enhancements in performance and convergence behavior.展开更多
The current infrared image pedestrian detectors have problems with high rates of false positives and false negatives. To solve these problems, we proposed an improved anchor-free fully convolutional one-stage object d...The current infrared image pedestrian detectors have problems with high rates of false positives and false negatives. To solve these problems, we proposed an improved anchor-free fully convolutional one-stage object detection(FCOS) algorithm. Firstly, we introduced the channel attention module squeeze excitation(SE)-Block in the FCOS backbone network, which was used to learn how to model the relative importance between different feature channels, and to achieve the weight recalibration of the features extracted from the convolution neural network, and improve the weight values that are more important for pedestrian target detection. Secondly, soft non-maximum suppression(Soft-NMS) replaced the conventional NMS within the algorithm's post-processing phase, which was used to reduce the probability of missed detection for occluded pedestrians. The experimental results show that our improved FCOS algorithm improves the average precision(AP) by 6.71% on the original dataset and 7.97% on the augmented KAIST pedestrian dataset compared with the original FCOS algorithm. Our improvements effectively meet the real-time requirements and there is no significant decrease in speed compared with the original FCOS algorithm, and decreased the false positives and false negatives for infrared image pedestrian detection.展开更多
Theoretical and computational chemistry has profoundly impacted a wide range of disciplines,from chemistry and physics to biology and materials science.In recent years,remarkable advances in electronic structure theor...Theoretical and computational chemistry has profoundly impacted a wide range of disciplines,from chemistry and physics to biology and materials science.In recent years,remarkable advances in electronic structure theory,molecular dynamics,and machine learning methods——coupled with increasingly powerful algorithms and software—have equipped chemists with an unprecedented arsenal of tools to tackle complex chemical problems.展开更多
The growing volume of digital text complicates the extraction of relevant information from unstructured data.Transformer models such as BERT,ALBERT,and RoBERTa are powerful,but they may face challenges in hyperparamet...The growing volume of digital text complicates the extraction of relevant information from unstructured data.Transformer models such as BERT,ALBERT,and RoBERTa are powerful,but they may face challenges in hyperparameter optimization and adaptation to new domains.To address this issue,a hybrid ensemble BERT model is suggested,optimized using the Walrus Optimization Algorithm(WaOA).The framework applies PCA to reduce dimensionality,ontology normalization,and K-means clustering to improve semantic comprehension.Experimental results on the SQuAD 2.0 and MS MARCO datasets show that the proposed model outperforms the baseline models.WaOA(Weighted Average of Attention)can improve convergence,reduce training time,and enhance prediction accuracy.The model also improves the semantic relevance of the extracted information.Attention maps visualize the model’s focus on relevant query terms.The method enhances efficiency and cuts redundancy.It also provides a more generalized approach to different query types.The framework promotes consistent and reliable performance across different data conditions,including varying input formats and varying noise levels.It can be generalized to multilingual and domain-specific applications.Overall,the framework provides a scalable and reliable solution to real-world information extraction.展开更多
This work proposes a novel approach for multi-type optimal placement of flexible AC transmission system(FACTS) devices so as to optimize multi-objective voltage stability problem. The current study discusses a way for...This work proposes a novel approach for multi-type optimal placement of flexible AC transmission system(FACTS) devices so as to optimize multi-objective voltage stability problem. The current study discusses a way for locating and setting of thyristor controlled series capacitor(TCSC) and static var compensator(SVC) using the multi-objective optimization approach named strength pareto multi-objective evolutionary algorithm(SPMOEA). Maximization of the static voltage stability margin(SVSM) and minimizations of real power losses(RPL) and load voltage deviation(LVD) are taken as the goals or three objective functions, when optimally locating multi-type FACTS devices. The performance and effectiveness of the proposed approach has been validated by the simulation results of the IEEE 30-bus and IEEE 118-bus test systems. The proposed approach is compared with non-dominated sorting particle swarm optimization(NSPSO) algorithm. This comparison confirms the usefulness of the multi-objective proposed technique that makes it promising for determination of combinatorial problems of FACTS devices location and setting in large scale power systems.展开更多
The contradiction of variable step size least mean square(LMS)algorithm between fast convergence speed and small steady-state error has always existed.So,a new algorithm based on the combination of logarithmic and sym...The contradiction of variable step size least mean square(LMS)algorithm between fast convergence speed and small steady-state error has always existed.So,a new algorithm based on the combination of logarithmic and symbolic function and step size factor is proposed.It establishes a new updating method of step factor that is related to step factor and error signal.This work makes an analysis from 3 aspects:theoretical analysis,theoretical verification and specific experiments.The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to other variable step size algorithms in convergence speed and steady-state error.展开更多
Few-for-many(F4M)optimization,recently introduced as a novel paradigm in multi-objective optimization,aims to find a small set of solutions that effectively handle a large number of conflicting objectives.Unlike tradi...Few-for-many(F4M)optimization,recently introduced as a novel paradigm in multi-objective optimization,aims to find a small set of solutions that effectively handle a large number of conflicting objectives.Unlike traditional many-objective optimization methods,which typically attempt comprehensive coverage of the Pareto front,F4M optimization emphasizes finding a small representative solution set to efficiently address highdimensional objective spaces.Motivated by the computational complexity and practical relevance of F4M optimization,this paper proposes a new evolutionary algorithm explicitly tailored for efficiently solving F4M optimization problems.Inspired by Smetric selection evolutionary multi-objective optimization algorithm(SMS-EMOA),our proposed approach employs a(μ+1)-evolution strategy guided by the objective of F4M optimization.Furthermore,to facilitate rigorous performance assessment,we propose a novel benchmark test suite specifically designed for F4M optimization by leveraging the similarity betw een the R2indicator and F4M formulations.Our test suite is highly flexible,allowing any existing multi-objective optimization problem to be transformed into a corresponding F4M instance via scalarization using the weighted Tchebycheff function.Comprehensive experimental evaluations on benchmarks demonstrate the superior performance of our algorithm compared to existing state-of-the-art algorithms,especially on instances involving a large number of objectives.The source code of the proposed algorithm will be released publicly.Source code is available at http://gffzz188fe103f8f1460asbcx5ubwqp60f6uvb.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/MOL-SZU/SoM-EMOA.展开更多
AIM To examine the practice pattern in Kaiser Permanente Southern California(KPSC), i.e., gastroenterology(GI)/surgery referrals and endoscopic ultrasound(EUS), for pancreatic cystic neoplasms(PCNs) after the regionwi...AIM To examine the practice pattern in Kaiser Permanente Southern California(KPSC), i.e., gastroenterology(GI)/surgery referrals and endoscopic ultrasound(EUS), for pancreatic cystic neoplasms(PCNs) after the regionwide dissemination of the PCN management algorithm.METHODS Retrospective review was performed; patients with PCN diagnosis given between April 2012 and April 2015(18 mo before and after the publication of the algorithm) in KPSC(integrated health system with 15 hospitals and 202 medical offices in Southern California) were identified.RESULTS2558(1157 pre-and 1401 post-algorithm) received a new diagnosis of PCN in the study period. There was no difference in the mean cyst size(pre-19.1 mm vs post-18.5 mm, P = 0.119). A smaller percentage of PCNs resulted in EUS after the implementation of the algorithm(pre-45.5% vs post-34.8%, P < 0.001). A smaller proportion of patients were referred for GI(pre-65.2% vs post-53.3%, P < 0.001) and surgery consultations(pre-24.8% vs post-16%, P < 0.001) for PCN after the implementation. There was no significant change in operations for PCNs. Cost of diagnostic care was reduced after the implementation by 24%, 18%, and 36% for EUS, GI, and surgery consultations, respectively, with total cost saving of 24%.CONCLUSION In the current healthcare climate, there is increased need to optimize resource utilization. Dissemination of an algorithm for PCN management in an integrated health system resulted in fewer EUS and GI/surgery referrals, likely by aiding the physicians ordering imaging studies in the decision making for the management of PCNs. This translated to cost saving of 24%, 18%, and 36% for EUS, GI, and surgical consultations, respectively, with total diagnostic cost saving of 24%.展开更多
ThePigeon-InspiredOptimization(PIO)algorithmconstitutes ametaheuristic method derived fromthe homing behaviour of pigeons.Initially formulated for three-dimensional path planning in unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs),the ...ThePigeon-InspiredOptimization(PIO)algorithmconstitutes ametaheuristic method derived fromthe homing behaviour of pigeons.Initially formulated for three-dimensional path planning in unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs),the algorithmhas attracted considerable academic and industrial interest owing to its effective balance between exploration and exploitation,coupled with advantages in real-time performance and robustness.Nevertheless,as applications have diversified,limitations in convergence precision and a tendency toward premature convergence have become increasingly evident,highlighting a need for improvement.This reviewsystematically outlines the developmental trajectory of the PIO algorithm,with a particular focus on its core applications in UAV navigation,multi-objective formulations,and a spectrum of variantmodels that have emerged in recent years.It offers a structured analysis of the foundational principles underlying the PIO.It conducts a comparative assessment of various performance-enhanced versions,including hybrid models that integrate mechanisms from other optimization paradigms.Additionally,the strengths andweaknesses of distinct PIOvariants are critically examined frommultiple perspectives,including intrinsic algorithmic characteristics,suitability for specific application scenarios,objective function design,and the rigor of the statistical evaluation methodologies employed in empirical studies.Finally,this paper identifies principal challenges within current PIO research and proposes several prospective research directions.Future work should focus on mitigating premature convergence by refining the two-phase search structure and adjusting the exponential decrease of individual numbers during the landmark operator.Enhancing parameter adaptation strategies,potentially using reinforcement learning for dynamic tuning,and advancing theoretical analyses on convergence and complexity are also critical.Further applications should be explored in constrained path planning,Neural Architecture Search(NAS),and other real-worldmulti-objective problems.For Multi-objective PIO(MPIO),key improvements include controlling the growth of the external archive and designing more effective selection mechanisms to maintain convergence efficiency.These efforts are expected to strengthen both the theoretical foundation and practical versatility of PIO and its variants.展开更多
The end tidal carbon dioxide(EtCO2)is crucial for monitoring patients respiratory function,which reflects the status of lung ventilation and gas exchange.Therefore,achieving accurate measurements of EtCO2holds s...The end tidal carbon dioxide(EtCO2)is crucial for monitoring patients respiratory function,which reflects the status of lung ventilation and gas exchange.Therefore,achieving accurate measurements of EtCO2holds significant importance in clinical practice.The measurements of EtCO2based on wavelength modulation-direct absorption spectroscopy(WM-DAS)had great advantages and the noise reduction of spectrum was very important.An optimized variational mode decomposition(VMD)algorithm improved by the dung beetle optimization algorithm and wavelet packet denoising algorithm was proposed to enhance the measurement accuracy of EtCO2concentration.The dung beetle optimization algorithm was used to obtain the optimal number of decomposition mode layers K and secondary penalty factorα.The optimal parameters were used to decompose the original transmitted light intensity signal with noise,and a series of intrinsic mode functions(IMFs)were obtained.Pearson correlation coefficient(R)was used to select the pure signal and the noisy signal,and the noisy signal was denoised by wavelet packet denoising algorithm.The transmitted light intensity signal was reconstructed by the signal processed by wavelet packet denoising algorithm and the pure signal.The results showed that the proposed algorithm could effectively remove the noise of signal of transmitted light intensity and improve the accuracy of concentration measurements of EtCO2.展开更多
This paper suggests an improved you only look once version 8n(YOLOv8n)algorithm for apple leaf disease detection,abbreviated as ALWB-YOLOv8n.The model is comprised of four essential components.Initially,arbitrary kern...This paper suggests an improved you only look once version 8n(YOLOv8n)algorithm for apple leaf disease detection,abbreviated as ALWB-YOLOv8n.The model is comprised of four essential components.Initially,arbitrary kernel convolution(AKConv)replaces the convolution module,which significantly decreases both the model’s parameter count and its overall size.Secondly,the large selective kernel network(LSKNet)attention mechanism is added in the Backbone,which can dynamically adjust the spatial sensory domain,and experiments have proved that this method is extremely advantageous for small target detection.Third,a weighted bi-directional feature pyramid network is introduced,which enables the model to achieve multi-scale feature fusion and is more concise and faster.Finally,wise intersection over union(WIoU)is used to replace complete intersection over union(CIoU)in YOLOv8,and the idea of focal loss is introduced,which effectively solves the detection problems in cases such as apple leaves occluding each other and blurred boundaries of diseased leaves.The improved algorithm exhibits superior performance compared to other common object detection algorithms.Compared with YOLOv8n,the improved algorithm achieves 2.3%improvement in precision,3.8%improvement in recall,and 2.5%and 2.7%improvement in mAP0.5 and mAP0.5:0.95,respectively.Compared with YOLOv8n,the improved model reduces the number of parameters and size of the model and realizes real-time monitoring with a frames per second(FPS)of 50.5.展开更多
Numerous cryptographic algorithms (ElGamal, Rabin, RSA, NTRU etc) require multiple computations of modulo multiplicative inverses. This paper describes and validates a new algorithm, called the Enhanced Euclid Algorit...Numerous cryptographic algorithms (ElGamal, Rabin, RSA, NTRU etc) require multiple computations of modulo multiplicative inverses. This paper describes and validates a new algorithm, called the Enhanced Euclid Algorithm, for modular multiplicative inverse (MMI). Analysis of the proposed algorithm shows that it is more efficient than the Extended Euclid algorithm (XEA). In addition, if a MMI does not exist, then it is not necessary to use the Backtracking procedure in the proposed algorithm;this case requires fewer operations on every step (divisions, multiplications, additions, assignments and push operations on stack), than the XEA. Overall, XEA uses more multiplications, additions, assignments and twice as many variables than the proposed algorithm.展开更多
In this paper,we propose a new privacy-aware transmission scheduling algorithm for 6G ad hoc networks.This system enables end nodes to select the optimum time and scheme to transmit private data safely.In 6G dynamic h...In this paper,we propose a new privacy-aware transmission scheduling algorithm for 6G ad hoc networks.This system enables end nodes to select the optimum time and scheme to transmit private data safely.In 6G dynamic heterogeneous infrastructures,unstable links and non-uniform hardware capabilities create critical issues regarding security and privacy.Traditional protocols are often too computationally heavy to allow 6G services to achieve their expected Quality-of-Service(QoS).As the transport network is built of ad hoc nodes,there is no guarantee about their trustworthiness or behavior,and transversal functionalities are delegated to the extreme nodes.However,while security can be guaranteed in extreme-to-extreme solutions,privacy cannot,as all intermediate nodes still have to handle the data packets they are transporting.Besides,traditional schemes for private anonymous ad hoc communications are vulnerable against modern intelligent attacks based on learning models.The proposed scheme fulfills this gap.Findings show the probability of a successful intelligent attack reduces by up to 65%compared to ad hoc networks with no privacy protection strategy when used the proposed technology.While congestion probability can remain below 0.001%,as required in 6G services.展开更多
By virtue of alternating direction method of multipliers(ADMM), Newton-Raphson method, ratio consensus approach and running sum method, two distributed iterative strategies are presented in this paper to address the e...By virtue of alternating direction method of multipliers(ADMM), Newton-Raphson method, ratio consensus approach and running sum method, two distributed iterative strategies are presented in this paper to address the economic dispatch problem(EDP) in power systems. Different from most of the existing distributed ED approaches which neglect the effects of packet drops or/and time delays, this paper takes into account both packet drops and time delays which frequently occur in communication networks. Moreover, directed and possibly unbalanced graphs are considered in our algorithms, over which many distributed approaches fail to converge. Furthermore, the proposed schemes can address the EDP with local constraints of generators and nonquadratic convex cost functions, not just quadratic ones required in some existing ED approaches. Both theoretical analyses and simulation studies are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed schemes.展开更多
Optimizing convolutional neural networks(CNNs)for IoT attack detection remains a critical yet challenging task due to the need to balance multiple performance metrics beyond mere accuracy.This study proposes a unified...Optimizing convolutional neural networks(CNNs)for IoT attack detection remains a critical yet challenging task due to the need to balance multiple performance metrics beyond mere accuracy.This study proposes a unified and flexible optimization framework that leverages metaheuristic algorithms to automatically optimize CNN configurations for IoT attack detection.Unlike conventional single-objective approaches,the proposed method formulates a global multi-objective fitness function that integrates accuracy,precision,recall,and model size(speed/model complexity penalty)with adjustable weights.This design enables both single-objective and weightedsum multi-objective optimization,allowing adaptive selection of optimal CNN configurations for diverse deployment requirements.Two representativemetaheuristic algorithms,GeneticAlgorithm(GA)and Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO),are employed to optimize CNNhyperparameters and structure.At each generation/iteration,the best configuration is selected as themost balanced solution across optimization objectives,i.e.,the one achieving themaximum value of the global objective function.Experimental validation on two benchmark datasets,Edge-IIoT and CIC-IoT2023,demonstrates that the proposed GA-and PSO-based models significantly enhance detection accuracy(94.8%–98.3%)and generalization compared with manually tuned CNN configurations,while maintaining compact architectures.The results confirm that the multi-objective framework effectively balances predictive performance and computational efficiency.This work establishes a generalizable and adaptive optimization strategy for deep learning-based IoT attack detection and provides a foundation for future hybrid metaheuristic extensions in broader IoT security applications.展开更多
This paper presents a binary gravitational search algorithm (BGSA) is applied to solve the problem of optimal allotment of DG sets and Shunt capacitors in radial distribution systems. The problem is formulated as a no...This paper presents a binary gravitational search algorithm (BGSA) is applied to solve the problem of optimal allotment of DG sets and Shunt capacitors in radial distribution systems. The problem is formulated as a nonlinear constrained single-objective optimization problem where the total line loss (TLL) and the total voltage deviations (TVD) are to be minimized separately by incorporating optimal placement of DG units and shunt capacitors with constraints which include limits on voltage, sizes of installed capacitors and DG. This BGSA is applied on the balanced IEEE 10 Bus distribution network and the results are compared with conventional binary particle swarm optimization.展开更多
Amplitude Phase Shift Keying(APSK)is more suitable for the nonlinear channels of Low Earth Orbit(LEO)satellite communication systems compared to Quadrature Amplitude Modulation(QAM).To tackle challenges posed by Direc...Amplitude Phase Shift Keying(APSK)is more suitable for the nonlinear channels of Low Earth Orbit(LEO)satellite communication systems compared to Quadrature Amplitude Modulation(QAM).To tackle challenges posed by Direct Current(DC)interference and high demodulation complexity,we propose an APSK demodulation algorithm based on K-means clustering.Initially,static DC components are calculated and removed from the received APSK signals.Subsequently,the estimated APSK constellation points serve as initial centers for K-means clustering.These centers are refined through the K-means process and act as theoretical APSK constellation points for the Max-Log-MAP demodulation algorithm,effectively eliminating residual DC.We then introduce a low-complexity APSK demodulation algorithm that utilizes the symmetry of constellation points along with the Euclidean distance between DC-eliminated signals and these constellation points to minimize the set of constellation points.Simulation results indicate that for 32-APSK,our proposed demodulation submodule reduces computational complexity to approximately one-third that of the Max-Log-MAP algorithm while improving Bit Error Rate(BER)performance by about 0.23 dB.Furthermore,end-to-end simulation experiments conducted within LEO satellite communication systems demonstrate that our approach not only maintains this complexity advantage but also enhances BER performance by approximately 1.1 dB.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFA1006100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61925306)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2019ZD42)。
摘要This paper is devoted to devising data-driven algorithms for finite-horizon and infinite-horizon linear quadratic stochastic optimal control(LQSOC)problems.In our study,the diffusion terms of system dynamics are permitted to hinge upon both control and state variables,and the weighting matrices of cost functionals are allowed to be indefinite.It is acknowledged that the optimal controls of finite-horizon and infinite-horizon indefinite LQSOC problems are correlated with a generalized differential Riccati equation(GDRE)and a generalized algebraic Riccati equation(GARE).Herein,we propose two data-driven algorithms to approximate the solutions of these Riccati equations,and thereby determine optimal controls,without leveraging the information of all system parameters.Additionally,we prove the convergence of these algorithms and examine the impact of computational errors.Finally,we validate the performance of these data-driven algorithms via three simulation examples.
基金supported by a research grant from Lahore College for Women University(LCWU),Lahore,Pakistan.
摘要Data serves as the foundation for training and testing machine learning and artificial intelligencemodels.The most fundamental part of data is its attributes or features.The feature set size changes from one dataset to another.Only the relevant features contributemeaningfully to classificationaccuracy.The presence of irrelevant features reduces the system’s effectiveness.Classification performance often deteriorates on high-dimensional datasets due to the large search space.Thus,one of the significant obstacles affecting the performance of the learning process in the majority of machine learning and data mining techniques is the dimensionality of the datasets.Feature selection(FS)is an effective preprocessing step in classification tasks.The aim of applying FS is to exclude redundant and unrelated features while retaining the most informative ones to optimize classification capability and compress computational complexity.In this paper,a novel hybrid binary metaheuristic algorithm,termed hSC-FPA,is proposed by hybridizing the Flower Pollination Algorithm(FPA)and the Sine Cosine Algorithm(SCA).Hybridization controls the exploration capacity of SCA and the exploitation behavior of FPA to maintain a balanced search process.SCA guides the global search in the early iterations,while FPA’s local pollination refines promising solutions in later stages.A binary conversion mechanism using a threshold function is implemented to handle the discrete nature of the feature selection problem.The functionality of the proposed hSC-FPA is authenticated on fourteen standard datasets from the UCI repository using the K-Nearest Neighbors(K-NN)classifier.Experimental results are benchmarked against the standalone SCA and FPA algorithms.The hSC-FPA consistently achieves higher classification accuracy,selects a more compact feature subset,and demonstrates superior convergence behavior.These findings support the stability and outperformance of the hybrid feature selection method presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62372048,62272056,62371069,and U25B2014)the National Key Laboratory of Secure Communication Foundation(Grant No.2025,6142103042503)。
摘要Quantum approximate optimization algorithm(QAOA)is a promising framework for solving combinatorial optimization problems on near-term quantum devices.One such problem is the minimum dominating set(MDS),which is known to be NP-hard.Existing QAOA algorithms for this problem typically require numerous auxiliary qubits,increasing circuit overhead and hardware requirements.In this paper,we propose an auxiliary-qubit-free QAOA algorithm based on Hamiltonian evolution(AQFH-QAOA)for the MDS problem.Unlike previous studies that require numerous auxiliary qubits,our algorithm eliminates the need for auxiliary qubits,thereby significantly reducing circuit overhead.In addition,we present an auxiliary-qubit-free optimized implementation of the previously proposed Guerrero's QAOA algorithm(AQFG-QAOA)by utilizing gate decomposition techniques.Through a detailed analysis of gate complexity,we evaluate the applicability of these two algorithms.Numerical experiments demonstrate that our proposed algorithm achieves competitive solution quality compared with existing QAOA algorithms,making it a promising candidate for implementation on near-term quantum devices.
摘要Optimization is the key to obtaining efficient utilization of resources in structural design.Due to the complex nature of truss systems,this study presents a method based on metaheuristic modelling that minimises structural weight under stress and frequency constraints.Two new algorithms,the Red Kite Optimization Algorithm(ROA)and Secretary Bird Optimization Algorithm(SBOA),are utilized on five benchmark trusses with 10,18,37,72,and 200-bar trusses.Both algorithms are evaluated against benchmarks in the literature.The results indicate that SBOA always reaches a lighter optimal.Designs with reducing structural weight ranging from 0.02%to 0.15%compared to ROA,and up to 6%–8%as compared to conventional algorithms.In addition,SBOA can achieve 15%–20%faster convergence speed and 10%–18%reduction in computational time with a smaller standard deviation over independent runs,which demonstrates its robustness and reliability.It is indicated that the adaptive exploration mechanism of SBOA,especially its Levy flight–based search strategy,can obviously improve optimization performance for low-and high-dimensional trusses.The research has implications in the context of promoting bio-inspired optimization techniques by demonstrating the viability of SBOA,a reliable model for large-scale structural design that provides significant enhancements in performance and convergence behavior.
基金supported by the Natural Science Fund of Heilongjiang Province(No.PL2024F027)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61601174)。
摘要The current infrared image pedestrian detectors have problems with high rates of false positives and false negatives. To solve these problems, we proposed an improved anchor-free fully convolutional one-stage object detection(FCOS) algorithm. Firstly, we introduced the channel attention module squeeze excitation(SE)-Block in the FCOS backbone network, which was used to learn how to model the relative importance between different feature channels, and to achieve the weight recalibration of the features extracted from the convolution neural network, and improve the weight values that are more important for pedestrian target detection. Secondly, soft non-maximum suppression(Soft-NMS) replaced the conventional NMS within the algorithm's post-processing phase, which was used to reduce the probability of missed detection for occluded pedestrians. The experimental results show that our improved FCOS algorithm improves the average precision(AP) by 6.71% on the original dataset and 7.97% on the augmented KAIST pedestrian dataset compared with the original FCOS algorithm. Our improvements effectively meet the real-time requirements and there is no significant decrease in speed compared with the original FCOS algorithm, and decreased the false positives and false negatives for infrared image pedestrian detection.
摘要Theoretical and computational chemistry has profoundly impacted a wide range of disciplines,from chemistry and physics to biology and materials science.In recent years,remarkable advances in electronic structure theory,molecular dynamics,and machine learning methods——coupled with increasingly powerful algorithms and software—have equipped chemists with an unprecedented arsenal of tools to tackle complex chemical problems.
摘要The growing volume of digital text complicates the extraction of relevant information from unstructured data.Transformer models such as BERT,ALBERT,and RoBERTa are powerful,but they may face challenges in hyperparameter optimization and adaptation to new domains.To address this issue,a hybrid ensemble BERT model is suggested,optimized using the Walrus Optimization Algorithm(WaOA).The framework applies PCA to reduce dimensionality,ontology normalization,and K-means clustering to improve semantic comprehension.Experimental results on the SQuAD 2.0 and MS MARCO datasets show that the proposed model outperforms the baseline models.WaOA(Weighted Average of Attention)can improve convergence,reduce training time,and enhance prediction accuracy.The model also improves the semantic relevance of the extracted information.Attention maps visualize the model’s focus on relevant query terms.The method enhances efficiency and cuts redundancy.It also provides a more generalized approach to different query types.The framework promotes consistent and reliable performance across different data conditions,including varying input formats and varying noise levels.It can be generalized to multilingual and domain-specific applications.Overall,the framework provides a scalable and reliable solution to real-world information extraction.
摘要This work proposes a novel approach for multi-type optimal placement of flexible AC transmission system(FACTS) devices so as to optimize multi-objective voltage stability problem. The current study discusses a way for locating and setting of thyristor controlled series capacitor(TCSC) and static var compensator(SVC) using the multi-objective optimization approach named strength pareto multi-objective evolutionary algorithm(SPMOEA). Maximization of the static voltage stability margin(SVSM) and minimizations of real power losses(RPL) and load voltage deviation(LVD) are taken as the goals or three objective functions, when optimally locating multi-type FACTS devices. The performance and effectiveness of the proposed approach has been validated by the simulation results of the IEEE 30-bus and IEEE 118-bus test systems. The proposed approach is compared with non-dominated sorting particle swarm optimization(NSPSO) algorithm. This comparison confirms the usefulness of the multi-objective proposed technique that makes it promising for determination of combinatorial problems of FACTS devices location and setting in large scale power systems.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51575328,61503232).
摘要The contradiction of variable step size least mean square(LMS)algorithm between fast convergence speed and small steady-state error has always existed.So,a new algorithm based on the combination of logarithmic and symbolic function and step size factor is proposed.It establishes a new updating method of step factor that is related to step factor and error signal.This work makes an analysis from 3 aspects:theoretical analysis,theoretical verification and specific experiments.The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is superior to other variable step size algorithms in convergence speed and steady-state error.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62472292,62471310,62376115)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2025A1515011638)the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(GRF Project No.CityU11215622)。
摘要Few-for-many(F4M)optimization,recently introduced as a novel paradigm in multi-objective optimization,aims to find a small set of solutions that effectively handle a large number of conflicting objectives.Unlike traditional many-objective optimization methods,which typically attempt comprehensive coverage of the Pareto front,F4M optimization emphasizes finding a small representative solution set to efficiently address highdimensional objective spaces.Motivated by the computational complexity and practical relevance of F4M optimization,this paper proposes a new evolutionary algorithm explicitly tailored for efficiently solving F4M optimization problems.Inspired by Smetric selection evolutionary multi-objective optimization algorithm(SMS-EMOA),our proposed approach employs a(μ+1)-evolution strategy guided by the objective of F4M optimization.Furthermore,to facilitate rigorous performance assessment,we propose a novel benchmark test suite specifically designed for F4M optimization by leveraging the similarity betw een the R2indicator and F4M formulations.Our test suite is highly flexible,allowing any existing multi-objective optimization problem to be transformed into a corresponding F4M instance via scalarization using the weighted Tchebycheff function.Comprehensive experimental evaluations on benchmarks demonstrate the superior performance of our algorithm compared to existing state-of-the-art algorithms,especially on instances involving a large number of objectives.The source code of the proposed algorithm will be released publicly.Source code is available at http://gffzz188fe103f8f1460asbcx5ubwqp60f6uvb.ffgz.tsg.suse.edu.cn/MOL-SZU/SoM-EMOA.
摘要AIM To examine the practice pattern in Kaiser Permanente Southern California(KPSC), i.e., gastroenterology(GI)/surgery referrals and endoscopic ultrasound(EUS), for pancreatic cystic neoplasms(PCNs) after the regionwide dissemination of the PCN management algorithm.METHODS Retrospective review was performed; patients with PCN diagnosis given between April 2012 and April 2015(18 mo before and after the publication of the algorithm) in KPSC(integrated health system with 15 hospitals and 202 medical offices in Southern California) were identified.RESULTS2558(1157 pre-and 1401 post-algorithm) received a new diagnosis of PCN in the study period. There was no difference in the mean cyst size(pre-19.1 mm vs post-18.5 mm, P = 0.119). A smaller percentage of PCNs resulted in EUS after the implementation of the algorithm(pre-45.5% vs post-34.8%, P < 0.001). A smaller proportion of patients were referred for GI(pre-65.2% vs post-53.3%, P < 0.001) and surgery consultations(pre-24.8% vs post-16%, P < 0.001) for PCN after the implementation. There was no significant change in operations for PCNs. Cost of diagnostic care was reduced after the implementation by 24%, 18%, and 36% for EUS, GI, and surgery consultations, respectively, with total cost saving of 24%.CONCLUSION In the current healthcare climate, there is increased need to optimize resource utilization. Dissemination of an algorithm for PCN management in an integrated health system resulted in fewer EUS and GI/surgery referrals, likely by aiding the physicians ordering imaging studies in the decision making for the management of PCNs. This translated to cost saving of 24%, 18%, and 36% for EUS, GI, and surgical consultations, respectively, with total diagnostic cost saving of 24%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under grant number 62066016the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province of China under grant number 2024JJ7395+2 种基金International and Regional Science and Technology Cooperation and Exchange Program of the Hunan Association for Science and Technology under grant number 025SKX-KJ-04Hunan Provincial Postgraduate Research Innovation Project under grant numberCX20251611Liye Qin Bamboo Slips Research Special Project of JishouUniversity 25LYY03.
摘要ThePigeon-InspiredOptimization(PIO)algorithmconstitutes ametaheuristic method derived fromthe homing behaviour of pigeons.Initially formulated for three-dimensional path planning in unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs),the algorithmhas attracted considerable academic and industrial interest owing to its effective balance between exploration and exploitation,coupled with advantages in real-time performance and robustness.Nevertheless,as applications have diversified,limitations in convergence precision and a tendency toward premature convergence have become increasingly evident,highlighting a need for improvement.This reviewsystematically outlines the developmental trajectory of the PIO algorithm,with a particular focus on its core applications in UAV navigation,multi-objective formulations,and a spectrum of variantmodels that have emerged in recent years.It offers a structured analysis of the foundational principles underlying the PIO.It conducts a comparative assessment of various performance-enhanced versions,including hybrid models that integrate mechanisms from other optimization paradigms.Additionally,the strengths andweaknesses of distinct PIOvariants are critically examined frommultiple perspectives,including intrinsic algorithmic characteristics,suitability for specific application scenarios,objective function design,and the rigor of the statistical evaluation methodologies employed in empirical studies.Finally,this paper identifies principal challenges within current PIO research and proposes several prospective research directions.Future work should focus on mitigating premature convergence by refining the two-phase search structure and adjusting the exponential decrease of individual numbers during the landmark operator.Enhancing parameter adaptation strategies,potentially using reinforcement learning for dynamic tuning,and advancing theoretical analyses on convergence and complexity are also critical.Further applications should be explored in constrained path planning,Neural Architecture Search(NAS),and other real-worldmulti-objective problems.For Multi-objective PIO(MPIO),key improvements include controlling the growth of the external archive and designing more effective selection mechanisms to maintain convergence efficiency.These efforts are expected to strengthen both the theoretical foundation and practical versatility of PIO and its variants.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Hebei Province(No.22375415D).
摘要The end tidal carbon dioxide(EtCO2)is crucial for monitoring patients respiratory function,which reflects the status of lung ventilation and gas exchange.Therefore,achieving accurate measurements of EtCO2holds significant importance in clinical practice.The measurements of EtCO2based on wavelength modulation-direct absorption spectroscopy(WM-DAS)had great advantages and the noise reduction of spectrum was very important.An optimized variational mode decomposition(VMD)algorithm improved by the dung beetle optimization algorithm and wavelet packet denoising algorithm was proposed to enhance the measurement accuracy of EtCO2concentration.The dung beetle optimization algorithm was used to obtain the optimal number of decomposition mode layers K and secondary penalty factorα.The optimal parameters were used to decompose the original transmitted light intensity signal with noise,and a series of intrinsic mode functions(IMFs)were obtained.Pearson correlation coefficient(R)was used to select the pure signal and the noisy signal,and the noisy signal was denoised by wavelet packet denoising algorithm.The transmitted light intensity signal was reconstructed by the signal processed by wavelet packet denoising algorithm and the pure signal.The results showed that the proposed algorithm could effectively remove the noise of signal of transmitted light intensity and improve the accuracy of concentration measurements of EtCO2.
基金supported by the Intelligent Identification and Early Warning System for Pests and Diseases in Small-seeded Rapeseed(No.24ZYCGSN01360)the Intelligent Management Platform for Vegetable Greenhouses Project(No.YH003001)+1 种基金the Intelligent Agricultural Breeding System Project(No.YH003002)the Research and Application of AIoT Based Big Data System for Apple Tree Pest and Disease Detection(No.2024WA013)。
摘要This paper suggests an improved you only look once version 8n(YOLOv8n)algorithm for apple leaf disease detection,abbreviated as ALWB-YOLOv8n.The model is comprised of four essential components.Initially,arbitrary kernel convolution(AKConv)replaces the convolution module,which significantly decreases both the model’s parameter count and its overall size.Secondly,the large selective kernel network(LSKNet)attention mechanism is added in the Backbone,which can dynamically adjust the spatial sensory domain,and experiments have proved that this method is extremely advantageous for small target detection.Third,a weighted bi-directional feature pyramid network is introduced,which enables the model to achieve multi-scale feature fusion and is more concise and faster.Finally,wise intersection over union(WIoU)is used to replace complete intersection over union(CIoU)in YOLOv8,and the idea of focal loss is introduced,which effectively solves the detection problems in cases such as apple leaves occluding each other and blurred boundaries of diseased leaves.The improved algorithm exhibits superior performance compared to other common object detection algorithms.Compared with YOLOv8n,the improved algorithm achieves 2.3%improvement in precision,3.8%improvement in recall,and 2.5%and 2.7%improvement in mAP0.5 and mAP0.5:0.95,respectively.Compared with YOLOv8n,the improved model reduces the number of parameters and size of the model and realizes real-time monitoring with a frames per second(FPS)of 50.5.
摘要Numerous cryptographic algorithms (ElGamal, Rabin, RSA, NTRU etc) require multiple computations of modulo multiplicative inverses. This paper describes and validates a new algorithm, called the Enhanced Euclid Algorithm, for modular multiplicative inverse (MMI). Analysis of the proposed algorithm shows that it is more efficient than the Extended Euclid algorithm (XEA). In addition, if a MMI does not exist, then it is not necessary to use the Backtracking procedure in the proposed algorithm;this case requires fewer operations on every step (divisions, multiplications, additions, assignments and push operations on stack), than the XEA. Overall, XEA uses more multiplications, additions, assignments and twice as many variables than the proposed algorithm.
基金funding from the European Commission by the Ruralities project(grant agreement no.101060876).
摘要In this paper,we propose a new privacy-aware transmission scheduling algorithm for 6G ad hoc networks.This system enables end nodes to select the optimum time and scheme to transmit private data safely.In 6G dynamic heterogeneous infrastructures,unstable links and non-uniform hardware capabilities create critical issues regarding security and privacy.Traditional protocols are often too computationally heavy to allow 6G services to achieve their expected Quality-of-Service(QoS).As the transport network is built of ad hoc nodes,there is no guarantee about their trustworthiness or behavior,and transversal functionalities are delegated to the extreme nodes.However,while security can be guaranteed in extreme-to-extreme solutions,privacy cannot,as all intermediate nodes still have to handle the data packets they are transporting.Besides,traditional schemes for private anonymous ad hoc communications are vulnerable against modern intelligent attacks based on learning models.The proposed scheme fulfills this gap.Findings show the probability of a successful intelligent attack reduces by up to 65%compared to ad hoc networks with no privacy protection strategy when used the proposed technology.While congestion probability can remain below 0.001%,as required in 6G services.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61673077)。
摘要By virtue of alternating direction method of multipliers(ADMM), Newton-Raphson method, ratio consensus approach and running sum method, two distributed iterative strategies are presented in this paper to address the economic dispatch problem(EDP) in power systems. Different from most of the existing distributed ED approaches which neglect the effects of packet drops or/and time delays, this paper takes into account both packet drops and time delays which frequently occur in communication networks. Moreover, directed and possibly unbalanced graphs are considered in our algorithms, over which many distributed approaches fail to converge. Furthermore, the proposed schemes can address the EDP with local constraints of generators and nonquadratic convex cost functions, not just quadratic ones required in some existing ED approaches. Both theoretical analyses and simulation studies are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed schemes.
摘要Optimizing convolutional neural networks(CNNs)for IoT attack detection remains a critical yet challenging task due to the need to balance multiple performance metrics beyond mere accuracy.This study proposes a unified and flexible optimization framework that leverages metaheuristic algorithms to automatically optimize CNN configurations for IoT attack detection.Unlike conventional single-objective approaches,the proposed method formulates a global multi-objective fitness function that integrates accuracy,precision,recall,and model size(speed/model complexity penalty)with adjustable weights.This design enables both single-objective and weightedsum multi-objective optimization,allowing adaptive selection of optimal CNN configurations for diverse deployment requirements.Two representativemetaheuristic algorithms,GeneticAlgorithm(GA)and Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO),are employed to optimize CNNhyperparameters and structure.At each generation/iteration,the best configuration is selected as themost balanced solution across optimization objectives,i.e.,the one achieving themaximum value of the global objective function.Experimental validation on two benchmark datasets,Edge-IIoT and CIC-IoT2023,demonstrates that the proposed GA-and PSO-based models significantly enhance detection accuracy(94.8%–98.3%)and generalization compared with manually tuned CNN configurations,while maintaining compact architectures.The results confirm that the multi-objective framework effectively balances predictive performance and computational efficiency.This work establishes a generalizable and adaptive optimization strategy for deep learning-based IoT attack detection and provides a foundation for future hybrid metaheuristic extensions in broader IoT security applications.
摘要This paper presents a binary gravitational search algorithm (BGSA) is applied to solve the problem of optimal allotment of DG sets and Shunt capacitors in radial distribution systems. The problem is formulated as a nonlinear constrained single-objective optimization problem where the total line loss (TLL) and the total voltage deviations (TVD) are to be minimized separately by incorporating optimal placement of DG units and shunt capacitors with constraints which include limits on voltage, sizes of installed capacitors and DG. This BGSA is applied on the balanced IEEE 10 Bus distribution network and the results are compared with conventional binary particle swarm optimization.
基金the Key Project of the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(2022NSCQ-LZX0191)the Key Research Program of Science and Technology of the Chongqing Education Commission(KJZD-K202202402)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Start-up Fund of Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications(A2023-62)the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(cstc2024ycjh-bgzxm003)for their invaluable support in this research。
摘要Amplitude Phase Shift Keying(APSK)is more suitable for the nonlinear channels of Low Earth Orbit(LEO)satellite communication systems compared to Quadrature Amplitude Modulation(QAM).To tackle challenges posed by Direct Current(DC)interference and high demodulation complexity,we propose an APSK demodulation algorithm based on K-means clustering.Initially,static DC components are calculated and removed from the received APSK signals.Subsequently,the estimated APSK constellation points serve as initial centers for K-means clustering.These centers are refined through the K-means process and act as theoretical APSK constellation points for the Max-Log-MAP demodulation algorithm,effectively eliminating residual DC.We then introduce a low-complexity APSK demodulation algorithm that utilizes the symmetry of constellation points along with the Euclidean distance between DC-eliminated signals and these constellation points to minimize the set of constellation points.Simulation results indicate that for 32-APSK,our proposed demodulation submodule reduces computational complexity to approximately one-third that of the Max-Log-MAP algorithm while improving Bit Error Rate(BER)performance by about 0.23 dB.Furthermore,end-to-end simulation experiments conducted within LEO satellite communication systems demonstrate that our approach not only maintains this complexity advantage but also enhances BER performance by approximately 1.1 dB.