To improve the efficiency and accuracy of path planning for fan inspection tasks in thermal power plants,this paper proposes an intelligent inspection robot path planning scheme based on an improved A^(*)algorithm.The...To improve the efficiency and accuracy of path planning for fan inspection tasks in thermal power plants,this paper proposes an intelligent inspection robot path planning scheme based on an improved A^(*)algorithm.The inspection robot utilizes multiple sensors to monitor key parameters of the fans,such as vibration,noise,and bearing temperature,and upload the data to the monitoring center.The robot’s inspection path employs the improved A^(*)algorithm,incorporating obstacle penalty terms,path reconstruction,and smoothing optimization techniques,thereby achieving optimal path planning for the inspection robot in complex environments.Simulation results demonstrate that the improved A^(*)algorithm significantly outperforms the traditional A^(*)algorithm in terms of total path distance,smoothness,and detour rate,effectively improving the execution efficiency of inspection tasks.展开更多
Smallholder farming in West Africa faces various challenges, such as limited access to seeds, fertilizers, modern mechanization, and agricultural climate services. Crop productivity obtained under these conditions var...Smallholder farming in West Africa faces various challenges, such as limited access to seeds, fertilizers, modern mechanization, and agricultural climate services. Crop productivity obtained under these conditions varies significantly from one farmer to another, making it challenging to accurately estimate crop production through crop models. This limitation has implications for the reliability of using crop models as agricultural decision-making support tools. To support decision making in agriculture, an approach combining a genetic algorithm (GA) with the crop model AquaCrop is proposed for a location-specific calibration of maize cropping. In this approach, AquaCrop is used to simulate maize crop yield while the GA is used to derive optimal parameters set at grid cell resolution from various combinations of cultivar parameters and crop management in the process of crop and management options calibration. Statistics on pairwise simulated and observed yields indicate that the coefficient of determination varies from 0.20 to 0.65, with a yield deviation ranging from 8% to 36% across Burkina Faso (BF). An analysis of the optimal parameter sets shows that regardless of the climatic zone, a base temperature of 10˚C and an upper temperature of 32˚C is observed in at least 50% of grid cells. The growing season length and the harvest index vary significantly across BF, with the highest values found in the Soudanian zone and the lowest values in the Sahelian zone. Regarding management strategies, the fertility mean rate is approximately 35%, 39%, and 49% for the Sahelian, Soudano-sahelian, and Soudanian zones, respectively. The mean weed cover is around 36%, with the Sahelian and Soudano-sahelian zones showing the highest variability. The proposed approach can be an alternative to the conventional one-size-fits-all approach commonly used for regional crop modeling. Moreover, it has the potential to explore the performance of cropping strategies to adapt to changing climate conditions.展开更多
Nonlinear wavefront shaping is crucial for advancing optical technologies,enabling applications in optical computation,information processing,and imaging.However,a significant challenge is that once a metasurface is f...Nonlinear wavefront shaping is crucial for advancing optical technologies,enabling applications in optical computation,information processing,and imaging.However,a significant challenge is that once a metasurface is fabricated,the nonlinear wavefront it generates is fixed,offering little flexibility.This limitation often necessitates the fabrication of different metasurfaces for different wavefronts,which is both time-consuming and inefficient.To address this,we combine evolutionary algorithms with spatial light modulators(SLMs)to dynamically control wavefronts using a single metasurface,reducing the need for multiple fabrications and enabling the generation of arbitrary nonlinear wavefront patterns without requiring complicated optical alignment.We demonstrate this approach by introducing a genetic algorithm(GA)to manipulate visible wavefronts converted from near-infrared light via third-harmonic generation(THG)in a silicon metasurface.The Si metasurface supports multipolar Mie resonances that strongly enhance light-matter interactions,thereby significantly boosting THG emission at resonant positions.Additionally,the cubic relationship between THG emission and the infrared input reduces noise in the diffractive patterns produced by the SLM.This allows for precise experimental engineering of the nonlinear emission patterns with fewer alignment constraints.Our approach paves the way for self-optimized nonlinear wavefront shaping,advancing optical computation and information processing techniques.展开更多
Efficient elastic wave focusing is crucial in materials and physical engineering.Elastic coding metasurfaces,which are innovative planar artificial structures,show great potential for use in the field of wave focusing...Efficient elastic wave focusing is crucial in materials and physical engineering.Elastic coding metasurfaces,which are innovative planar artificial structures,show great potential for use in the field of wave focusing.However,elastic coding lenses(ECLs)still suffer from low focusing performance,thickness comparable to wavelength,and frequency sensitivity.Here,we consider both the structural and material properties of the coding unit,thus realizing further compression of the thickness of the ECL.We chose the simplest ECL,which consists of only two encoding units.The coding unit 0 is a straight structure constructed using a carbon fiber reinforced composite material,and the coding unit 1 is a zigzag structure constructed using an aluminum material,and the thickness of the ECL constructed using them is only 1/8 of the wavelength.Based on the theoretical design,the arrangement of coding units is further optimized using genetic algorithms,which significantly improves the focusing performance of the lens at different focus and frequencies.This study provides a more effective way to control vibration and noise in advanced structures.展开更多
As a complicated optimization problem,parallel batch processing machines scheduling problem(PBPMSP)exists in many real-life manufacturing industries such as textiles and semiconductors.Machine eligibility means that a...As a complicated optimization problem,parallel batch processing machines scheduling problem(PBPMSP)exists in many real-life manufacturing industries such as textiles and semiconductors.Machine eligibility means that at least one machine is not eligible for at least one job.PBPMSP and scheduling problems with machine eligibility are frequently considered;however,PBPMSP with machine eligibility is seldom explored.This study investigates PBPMSP with machine eligibility in fabric dyeing and presents a novel shuffled frog-leaping algorithm with competition(CSFLA)to minimize makespan.In CSFLA,the initial population is produced in a heuristic and random way,and the competitive search of memeplexes comprises two phases.Competition between any two memeplexes is done in the first phase,then iteration times are adjusted based on competition,and search strategies are adjusted adaptively based on the evolution quality of memeplexes in the second phase.An adaptive population shuffling is given.Computational experiments are conducted on 100 instances.The computational results showed that the new strategies of CSFLA are effective and that CSFLA has promising advantages in solving the considered PBPMSP.展开更多
Airports around the world commonly face challenges in managing airport slot allocation.Effective management of limited slot resources by civil aviation authority often requires redistributing requested slots among air...Airports around the world commonly face challenges in managing airport slot allocation.Effective management of limited slot resources by civil aviation authority often requires redistributing requested slots among airlines.The allocation process must operate within the prescribed capacity limits of the airport while adhering to established priorities and regulations.Additionally,ensuring market fairness is a key objective,as the value of airport slots plays a significant role in the adjustment process.This transforms the traditional time-shift-based problem into a complex multi-objective optimization problem.Addressing such complications is of significant importance to airlines,airports,and passengers alike.Due to the complexity of fairness metrics,traditional integer programming models encounter difficulties in finding effective solutions.This study proposes a neighborhood search strategy to tackle the single airport slot allocation,making it adaptable to both static and rolling capacity scenarios.Two Genetic Algorithms(GAs)are introduced,corresponding to time adjustment and sequence adjustment strategies,respectively.The GA based on the time adjustment strategy demonstrates high robustness,while the sequence adjustment strategy builds upon this GA to develop a simple heuristic algorithm that offers rapid convergence.Case studies conducted at seven airports in China confirm that all three algorithms yield high-quality adjustment solutions suitable for the majority of applications.Further,Pareto analysis reveals that these algorithms effectively balance the adjustment shifts and fairness metrics,demonstrating high practical value and broad applicability.展开更多
To address the challenge of identifying the primary causes of energy consumption fluctuations and accurately assessing the influence of various factors in the converter unit of an iron and steel plant,the focus is pla...To address the challenge of identifying the primary causes of energy consumption fluctuations and accurately assessing the influence of various factors in the converter unit of an iron and steel plant,the focus is placed on the critical components of material and heat balance.Through a thorough analysis of the interactions between various components and energy consumptions,six pivotal factors have been identified—raw material composition,steel type,steel temperature,slag temperature,recycling practices,and operational parameters.Utilizing a framework based on an equivalent energy consumption model,an integrated intelligent diagnostic model has been developed that encapsulates these factors,providing a comprehensive assessment tool for converter energy consumption.Employing the K-means clustering algorithm,historical operational data from the converter have been meticulously analyzed to determine baseline values for essential variables such as energy consumption and recovery rates.Building upon this data-driven foundation,an innovative online system for the intelligent diagnosis of converter energy consumption has been crafted and implemented,enhancing the precision and efficiency of energy management.Upon implementation with energy consumption data at a steel plant in 2023,the diagnostic analysis performed by the system exposed significant variations in energy usage across different converter units.The analysis revealed that the most significant factor influencing the variation in energy consumption for both furnaces was the steel grade,with contributions of−0.550 and 0.379.展开更多
Face recognition has emerged as one of the most prominent applications of image analysis and under-standing,gaining considerable attention in recent years.This growing interest is driven by two key factors:its extensi...Face recognition has emerged as one of the most prominent applications of image analysis and under-standing,gaining considerable attention in recent years.This growing interest is driven by two key factors:its extensive applications in law enforcement and the commercial domain,and the rapid advancement of practical technologies.Despite the significant advancements,modern recognition algorithms still struggle in real-world conditions such as varying lighting conditions,occlusion,and diverse facial postures.In such scenarios,human perception is still well above the capabilities of present technology.Using the systematic mapping study,this paper presents an in-depth review of face detection algorithms and face recognition algorithms,presenting a detailed survey of advancements made between 2015 and 2024.We analyze key methodologies,highlighting their strengths and restrictions in the application context.Additionally,we examine various datasets used for face detection/recognition datasets focusing on the task-specific applications,size,diversity,and complexity.By analyzing these algorithms and datasets,this survey works as a valuable resource for researchers,identifying the research gap in the field of face detection and recognition and outlining potential directions for future research.展开更多
Wind energy has emerged as a potential replacement for fossil fuel-based energy sources.To harness maximum wind energy,a crucial decision in the development of an efficient wind farm is the optimal layout design.This ...Wind energy has emerged as a potential replacement for fossil fuel-based energy sources.To harness maximum wind energy,a crucial decision in the development of an efficient wind farm is the optimal layout design.This layout defines the specific locations of the turbines within the wind farm.The process of finding the optimal locations of turbines,in the presence of various technical and technological constraints,makes the wind farm layout design problem a complex optimization problem.This problem has traditionally been solved with nature-inspired algorithms with promising results.The performance and convergence of nature-inspired algorithms depend on several parameters,among which the algorithm termination criterion plays a crucial role.Timely convergence is an important aspect of efficient algorithm design because an inefficient algorithm results in wasted computational resources,unwarranted electricity consumption,and hardware stress.This study provides an in-depth analysis of several termination criteria while using the genetic algorithm as a test bench,with its application to the wind farm layout design problem while considering various wind scenarios.The performance of six termination criteria is empirically evaluated with respect to the quality of solutions produced and the execution time involved.Due to the conflicting nature of these two attributes,fuzzy logic-based multi-attribute decision-making is employed in the decision process.Results for the fuzzy decision approach indicate that among the various criteria tested,the criterion Phi achieves an improvement in the range of 2.44%to 32.93%for wind scenario 1.For scenario 2,Best-worst termination criterion performed well compared to the other criteria evaluated,with an improvement in the range of 1.2%to 9.64%.For scenario 3,Hitting bound was the best performer with an improvement of 1.16%to 20.93%.展开更多
Myocardial infarction(MI)is one of the leading causes of death globally among cardiovascular diseases,necessitating modern and accurate diagnostics for cardiac patient conditions.Among the available functional diagnos...Myocardial infarction(MI)is one of the leading causes of death globally among cardiovascular diseases,necessitating modern and accurate diagnostics for cardiac patient conditions.Among the available functional diagnostic methods,electrocardiography(ECG)is particularly well-known for its ability to detect MI.However,confirming its accuracy—particularly in identifying the localization of myocardial damage—often presents challenges in practice.This study,therefore,proposes a new approach based on machine learning models for the analysis of 12-lead ECG data to accurately identify the localization of MI.In particular,the learning vector quantization(LVQ)algorithm was applied,considering the contribution of each ECG lead in the 12-channel system,which obtained an accuracy of 87%in localizing damaged myocardium.The developed model was tested on verified data from the PTB database,including 445 ECG recordings from both healthy individuals and MI-diagnosed patients.The results demonstrated that the 12-lead ECG system allows for a comprehensive understanding of cardiac activities in myocardial infarction patients,serving as an essential tool for the diagnosis of myocardial conditions and localizing their damage.A comprehensive comparison was performed,including CNN,SVM,and Logistic Regression,to evaluate the proposed LVQ model.The results demonstrate that the LVQ model achieves competitive performance in diagnostic tasks while maintaining computational efficiency,making it suitable for resource-constrained environments.This study also applies a carefully designed data pre-processing flow,including class balancing and noise removal,which improves the reliability and reproducibility of the results.These aspects highlight the potential application of the LVQ model in cardiac diagnostics,opening up prospects for its use along with more complex neural network architectures.展开更多
Fabric dyeing is a critical production process in the clothing industry and heavily relies on batch processing machines(BPM).In this study,the parallel BPM scheduling problem with machine eligibility in fabric dyeing ...Fabric dyeing is a critical production process in the clothing industry and heavily relies on batch processing machines(BPM).In this study,the parallel BPM scheduling problem with machine eligibility in fabric dyeing is considered,and an adaptive cooperated shuffled frog-leaping algorithm(ACSFLA)is proposed to minimize makespan and total tardiness simultaneously.ACSFLA determines the search times for each memeplex based on its quality,with more searches in high-quality memeplexes.An adaptive cooperated and diversified search mechanism is applied,dynamically adjusting search strategies for each memeplex based on their dominance relationships and quality.During the cooperated search,ACSFLA uses a segmented and dynamic targeted search approach,while in non-cooperated scenarios,the search focuses on local search around superior solutions to improve efficiency.Furthermore,ACSFLA employs adaptive population division and partial population shuffling strategies.Through these strategies,memeplexes with low evolutionary potential are selected for reconstruction in the next generation,while thosewithhighevolutionarypotential are retained to continue their evolution.Toevaluate the performance of ACSFLA,comparative experiments were conducted using ACSFLA,SFLA,ASFLA,MOABC,and NSGA-CC in 90 instances.The computational results reveal that ACSFLA outperforms the other algorithms in 78 of the 90 test cases,highlighting its advantages in solving the parallel BPM scheduling problem with machine eligibility.展开更多
The computational accuracy and efficiency of modeling the stress spectrum derived from bridge monitoring data significantly influence the fatigue life assessment of steel bridges.Therefore,determining the optimal stre...The computational accuracy and efficiency of modeling the stress spectrum derived from bridge monitoring data significantly influence the fatigue life assessment of steel bridges.Therefore,determining the optimal stress spectrum model is crucial for further fatigue reliability analysis.This study investigates the performance of the REBMIX algorithm in modeling both univariate(stress range)and multivariate(stress range and mean stress)distributions of the rain-flowmatrix for a steel arch bridge,usingAkaike’s Information Criterion(AIC)as a performance metric.Four types of finitemixture distributions—Normal,Lognormal,Weibull,and Gamma—are employed tomodel the stress range.Additionally,mixed distributions,including Normal-Normal,Lognormal-Normal,Weibull-Normal,and Gamma-Normal,are utilized to model the joint distribution of stress range and mean stress.The REBMIX algorithm estimates the number of components,component weights,and component parameters for each candidate finite mixture distribution.The results demonstrate that the REBMIX algorithm-based mixture parameter estimation approach effectively identifies the optimal distribution based on AIC values.Furthermore,the algorithm exhibits superior computational efficiency compared to traditional methods,making it highly suitable for practical applications.展开更多
The surface injection and production system(SIPS)is a critical component for effective injection and production processes in underground natural gas storage.As a vital channel,the rational design of the surface inject...The surface injection and production system(SIPS)is a critical component for effective injection and production processes in underground natural gas storage.As a vital channel,the rational design of the surface injection and production(SIP)pipeline significantly impacts efficiency.This paper focuses on the SIP pipeline and aims to minimize the investment costs of surface projects.An optimization model under harmonized injection and production conditions was constructed to transform the optimization problem of the SIP pipeline design parameters into a detailed analysis of the injection condition model and the production condition model.This paper proposes a hybrid genetic algorithm generalized reduced gradient(HGA-GRG)method,and compares it with the traditional genetic algorithm(GA)in a practical case study.The HGA-GRG demonstrated significant advantages in optimization outcomes,reducing the initial cost by 345.371×10^(4) CNY compared to the GA,validating the effectiveness of the model.By adjusting algorithm parameters,the optimal iterative results of the HGA-GRG were obtained,providing new research insights for the optimal design of a SIPS.展开更多
The distribution of shear-wave velocities in the subsurface is generally used to assess the potential forseismic liquefaction and soil amplification effects and to classify seismic sites. Newly developeddistributed ac...The distribution of shear-wave velocities in the subsurface is generally used to assess the potential forseismic liquefaction and soil amplification effects and to classify seismic sites. Newly developeddistributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology enables estimation of the shear-wave distribution as ahigh-density seismic observation system. This technology is characterized by low maintenance costs,high-resolution outputs, and real-time data transmission capabilities, albeit with the challenge ofmanaging massive data generation. Rapid and efficient interpretation of data is the key to advancingapplication of the DAS technology. In this study, field tests were carried out to record ambient noise overa short period using DAS technology, from which the surface-wave dispersion curves were extracted. Inorder to reduce the influence of directional effects on the results, an unsupervised clustering method isused to select appropriate clusters to extract the Green's function. A combination of a genetic algorithmand Monte Carlo (GA-MC) simulation is proposed to invert the subsurface velocity structure. Thestratigraphic profiles obtained by the GA-MC method are in agreement with the borehole profiles.Compared to other methods, the proposed optimization method not only improves the solution qualitybut also reduces the solution time.展开更多
The Sine and Wormhole Energy Whale Optimization Algorithm(SWEWOA)represents an advanced solution method for resolving Optimal Power Flow(OPF)problems in power systems equipped with Flexible AC Transmission System(FACT...The Sine and Wormhole Energy Whale Optimization Algorithm(SWEWOA)represents an advanced solution method for resolving Optimal Power Flow(OPF)problems in power systems equipped with Flexible AC Transmission System(FACTS)devices which include Thyristor-Controlled Series Compensator(TCSC),Thyristor-Controlled Phase Shifter(TCPS),and Static Var Compensator(SVC).SWEWOA expands Whale Optimization Algorithm(WOA)through the integration of sine and wormhole energy features thus improving exploration and exploitation capabilities for efficient convergence in complex non-linear OPF problems.A performance evaluation of SWEWOA takes place on the IEEE-30 bus test system through static and dynamic loading scenarios where it demonstrates better results than five contemporary algorithms:Adaptive Chaotic WOA(ACWOA),WOA,Chaotic WOA(CWOA),Sine Cosine Algorithm Differential Evolution(SCADE),and Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimization(HGWO).The research shows that SWEWOA delivers superior generation cost reduction than other algorithms by reaching a minimum of 0.9%better performance.SWEWOA demonstrates superior power loss performance by achieving(P_(loss,min))at the lowest level compared to all other tested algorithms which leads to better system energy efficiency.The dynamic loading performance of SWEWOA leads to a 4.38%reduction in gross costs which proves its capability to handle different operating conditions.The algorithm achieves top performance in Friedman Rank Test(FRT)assessments through multiple performance metrics which verifies its consistent reliability and strong stability during changing power demands.The repeated simulations show that SWEWOA generates mean costs(C_(gen,min))and mean power loss values(P_(loss,min))with small deviations which indicate its capability to maintain cost-effective solutions in each simulation run.SWEWOA demonstrates great potential as an advanced optimization solution for power system operations through the results presented in this study.展开更多
目的探讨炎调方调过Fas/Caspase-8信号通路减轻脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠炎症的机制。方法取70只BALB/c小鼠随机分为空白组、假手术组和造模小鼠组。通过盲肠结扎穿孔术(cecum ligation and puncture,CLP)构建脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠模型...目的探讨炎调方调过Fas/Caspase-8信号通路减轻脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠炎症的机制。方法取70只BALB/c小鼠随机分为空白组、假手术组和造模小鼠组。通过盲肠结扎穿孔术(cecum ligation and puncture,CLP)构建脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠模型,将造模成功的小鼠随机分为模型组,炎调方低、中、高剂量组,ROCK抑制剂组。苏木素-伊红(HE)染色观察小鼠回肠组织病理学改变;ELISA法检测各组小鼠血清IL-17、IL-23水平;蛋白印迹法检测回肠组织Fas/Caspase-8信号通路蛋白Fas、FADD和Caspase-8的相对表达;TUNEL染色法检测回肠组织细胞凋亡情况。结果与空白组相比,模型组小鼠回肠组织肠黏膜萎缩明显、绒毛排列杂乱,可见断裂、脱落,上皮细胞细胞坏死脱落,炎症细胞浸润明显,小鼠血清中IL-17、IL-23水平升高(P<0.05),回肠组织中Fas、FADD和Caspase-8蛋白的表达升高(P<0.05),肠上皮细胞呈现明显的凋亡现象(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,炎调方组小鼠的回肠组织病理学改变均得到不同程度的改善,血清中IL-17、IL-23水平降低(P<0.05),且回肠组织中Fas、FADD和Caspase-8蛋白的表达降低(P<0.05),肠上皮细胞凋亡减少(P<0.05)。结论炎调方可以减轻肠黏膜组织损伤和肠道组织炎症反应,可能是通过调控Fas/Caspase-8信号通路抑制脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠的肠上皮细胞凋亡来发挥作用的。展开更多
文摘To improve the efficiency and accuracy of path planning for fan inspection tasks in thermal power plants,this paper proposes an intelligent inspection robot path planning scheme based on an improved A^(*)algorithm.The inspection robot utilizes multiple sensors to monitor key parameters of the fans,such as vibration,noise,and bearing temperature,and upload the data to the monitoring center.The robot’s inspection path employs the improved A^(*)algorithm,incorporating obstacle penalty terms,path reconstruction,and smoothing optimization techniques,thereby achieving optimal path planning for the inspection robot in complex environments.Simulation results demonstrate that the improved A^(*)algorithm significantly outperforms the traditional A^(*)algorithm in terms of total path distance,smoothness,and detour rate,effectively improving the execution efficiency of inspection tasks.
文摘Smallholder farming in West Africa faces various challenges, such as limited access to seeds, fertilizers, modern mechanization, and agricultural climate services. Crop productivity obtained under these conditions varies significantly from one farmer to another, making it challenging to accurately estimate crop production through crop models. This limitation has implications for the reliability of using crop models as agricultural decision-making support tools. To support decision making in agriculture, an approach combining a genetic algorithm (GA) with the crop model AquaCrop is proposed for a location-specific calibration of maize cropping. In this approach, AquaCrop is used to simulate maize crop yield while the GA is used to derive optimal parameters set at grid cell resolution from various combinations of cultivar parameters and crop management in the process of crop and management options calibration. Statistics on pairwise simulated and observed yields indicate that the coefficient of determination varies from 0.20 to 0.65, with a yield deviation ranging from 8% to 36% across Burkina Faso (BF). An analysis of the optimal parameter sets shows that regardless of the climatic zone, a base temperature of 10˚C and an upper temperature of 32˚C is observed in at least 50% of grid cells. The growing season length and the harvest index vary significantly across BF, with the highest values found in the Soudanian zone and the lowest values in the Sahelian zone. Regarding management strategies, the fertility mean rate is approximately 35%, 39%, and 49% for the Sahelian, Soudano-sahelian, and Soudanian zones, respectively. The mean weed cover is around 36%, with the Sahelian and Soudano-sahelian zones showing the highest variability. The proposed approach can be an alternative to the conventional one-size-fits-all approach commonly used for regional crop modeling. Moreover, it has the potential to explore the performance of cropping strategies to adapt to changing climate conditions.
基金support from the Biotechnology and Biological Council Doctoral Training Programme(BBSRC DTP)the support from the Royal Society and Wolfson Foundation(RSWF\FT\191022).
文摘Nonlinear wavefront shaping is crucial for advancing optical technologies,enabling applications in optical computation,information processing,and imaging.However,a significant challenge is that once a metasurface is fabricated,the nonlinear wavefront it generates is fixed,offering little flexibility.This limitation often necessitates the fabrication of different metasurfaces for different wavefronts,which is both time-consuming and inefficient.To address this,we combine evolutionary algorithms with spatial light modulators(SLMs)to dynamically control wavefronts using a single metasurface,reducing the need for multiple fabrications and enabling the generation of arbitrary nonlinear wavefront patterns without requiring complicated optical alignment.We demonstrate this approach by introducing a genetic algorithm(GA)to manipulate visible wavefronts converted from near-infrared light via third-harmonic generation(THG)in a silicon metasurface.The Si metasurface supports multipolar Mie resonances that strongly enhance light-matter interactions,thereby significantly boosting THG emission at resonant positions.Additionally,the cubic relationship between THG emission and the infrared input reduces noise in the diffractive patterns produced by the SLM.This allows for precise experimental engineering of the nonlinear emission patterns with fewer alignment constraints.Our approach paves the way for self-optimized nonlinear wavefront shaping,advancing optical computation and information processing techniques.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12404531)the Natural Science Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Jiangsu Province,China(Grant No.23KJB140011)。
文摘Efficient elastic wave focusing is crucial in materials and physical engineering.Elastic coding metasurfaces,which are innovative planar artificial structures,show great potential for use in the field of wave focusing.However,elastic coding lenses(ECLs)still suffer from low focusing performance,thickness comparable to wavelength,and frequency sensitivity.Here,we consider both the structural and material properties of the coding unit,thus realizing further compression of the thickness of the ECL.We chose the simplest ECL,which consists of only two encoding units.The coding unit 0 is a straight structure constructed using a carbon fiber reinforced composite material,and the coding unit 1 is a zigzag structure constructed using an aluminum material,and the thickness of the ECL constructed using them is only 1/8 of the wavelength.Based on the theoretical design,the arrangement of coding units is further optimized using genetic algorithms,which significantly improves the focusing performance of the lens at different focus and frequencies.This study provides a more effective way to control vibration and noise in advanced structures.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Number 61573264).
文摘As a complicated optimization problem,parallel batch processing machines scheduling problem(PBPMSP)exists in many real-life manufacturing industries such as textiles and semiconductors.Machine eligibility means that at least one machine is not eligible for at least one job.PBPMSP and scheduling problems with machine eligibility are frequently considered;however,PBPMSP with machine eligibility is seldom explored.This study investigates PBPMSP with machine eligibility in fabric dyeing and presents a novel shuffled frog-leaping algorithm with competition(CSFLA)to minimize makespan.In CSFLA,the initial population is produced in a heuristic and random way,and the competitive search of memeplexes comprises two phases.Competition between any two memeplexes is done in the first phase,then iteration times are adjusted based on competition,and search strategies are adjusted adaptively based on the evolution quality of memeplexes in the second phase.An adaptive population shuffling is given.Computational experiments are conducted on 100 instances.The computational results showed that the new strategies of CSFLA are effective and that CSFLA has promising advantages in solving the considered PBPMSP.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62167003,52302421)in part by the Diversified Investment Fund of Tianjin,China(No.23JCQNJC00210)。
文摘Airports around the world commonly face challenges in managing airport slot allocation.Effective management of limited slot resources by civil aviation authority often requires redistributing requested slots among airlines.The allocation process must operate within the prescribed capacity limits of the airport while adhering to established priorities and regulations.Additionally,ensuring market fairness is a key objective,as the value of airport slots plays a significant role in the adjustment process.This transforms the traditional time-shift-based problem into a complex multi-objective optimization problem.Addressing such complications is of significant importance to airlines,airports,and passengers alike.Due to the complexity of fairness metrics,traditional integer programming models encounter difficulties in finding effective solutions.This study proposes a neighborhood search strategy to tackle the single airport slot allocation,making it adaptable to both static and rolling capacity scenarios.Two Genetic Algorithms(GAs)are introduced,corresponding to time adjustment and sequence adjustment strategies,respectively.The GA based on the time adjustment strategy demonstrates high robustness,while the sequence adjustment strategy builds upon this GA to develop a simple heuristic algorithm that offers rapid convergence.Case studies conducted at seven airports in China confirm that all three algorithms yield high-quality adjustment solutions suitable for the majority of applications.Further,Pareto analysis reveals that these algorithms effectively balance the adjustment shifts and fairness metrics,demonstrating high practical value and broad applicability.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFB1711100).
文摘To address the challenge of identifying the primary causes of energy consumption fluctuations and accurately assessing the influence of various factors in the converter unit of an iron and steel plant,the focus is placed on the critical components of material and heat balance.Through a thorough analysis of the interactions between various components and energy consumptions,six pivotal factors have been identified—raw material composition,steel type,steel temperature,slag temperature,recycling practices,and operational parameters.Utilizing a framework based on an equivalent energy consumption model,an integrated intelligent diagnostic model has been developed that encapsulates these factors,providing a comprehensive assessment tool for converter energy consumption.Employing the K-means clustering algorithm,historical operational data from the converter have been meticulously analyzed to determine baseline values for essential variables such as energy consumption and recovery rates.Building upon this data-driven foundation,an innovative online system for the intelligent diagnosis of converter energy consumption has been crafted and implemented,enhancing the precision and efficiency of energy management.Upon implementation with energy consumption data at a steel plant in 2023,the diagnostic analysis performed by the system exposed significant variations in energy usage across different converter units.The analysis revealed that the most significant factor influencing the variation in energy consumption for both furnaces was the steel grade,with contributions of−0.550 and 0.379.
文摘Face recognition has emerged as one of the most prominent applications of image analysis and under-standing,gaining considerable attention in recent years.This growing interest is driven by two key factors:its extensive applications in law enforcement and the commercial domain,and the rapid advancement of practical technologies.Despite the significant advancements,modern recognition algorithms still struggle in real-world conditions such as varying lighting conditions,occlusion,and diverse facial postures.In such scenarios,human perception is still well above the capabilities of present technology.Using the systematic mapping study,this paper presents an in-depth review of face detection algorithms and face recognition algorithms,presenting a detailed survey of advancements made between 2015 and 2024.We analyze key methodologies,highlighting their strengths and restrictions in the application context.Additionally,we examine various datasets used for face detection/recognition datasets focusing on the task-specific applications,size,diversity,and complexity.By analyzing these algorithms and datasets,this survey works as a valuable resource for researchers,identifying the research gap in the field of face detection and recognition and outlining potential directions for future research.
基金funded by King Fahd University of Petroleum&Minerals,Saudi Arabia under IRC-SES grant#INRE 2217.
文摘Wind energy has emerged as a potential replacement for fossil fuel-based energy sources.To harness maximum wind energy,a crucial decision in the development of an efficient wind farm is the optimal layout design.This layout defines the specific locations of the turbines within the wind farm.The process of finding the optimal locations of turbines,in the presence of various technical and technological constraints,makes the wind farm layout design problem a complex optimization problem.This problem has traditionally been solved with nature-inspired algorithms with promising results.The performance and convergence of nature-inspired algorithms depend on several parameters,among which the algorithm termination criterion plays a crucial role.Timely convergence is an important aspect of efficient algorithm design because an inefficient algorithm results in wasted computational resources,unwarranted electricity consumption,and hardware stress.This study provides an in-depth analysis of several termination criteria while using the genetic algorithm as a test bench,with its application to the wind farm layout design problem while considering various wind scenarios.The performance of six termination criteria is empirically evaluated with respect to the quality of solutions produced and the execution time involved.Due to the conflicting nature of these two attributes,fuzzy logic-based multi-attribute decision-making is employed in the decision process.Results for the fuzzy decision approach indicate that among the various criteria tested,the criterion Phi achieves an improvement in the range of 2.44%to 32.93%for wind scenario 1.For scenario 2,Best-worst termination criterion performed well compared to the other criteria evaluated,with an improvement in the range of 1.2%to 9.64%.For scenario 3,Hitting bound was the best performer with an improvement of 1.16%to 20.93%.
基金funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan,grant numbers AP14969403 and AP23485820.
文摘Myocardial infarction(MI)is one of the leading causes of death globally among cardiovascular diseases,necessitating modern and accurate diagnostics for cardiac patient conditions.Among the available functional diagnostic methods,electrocardiography(ECG)is particularly well-known for its ability to detect MI.However,confirming its accuracy—particularly in identifying the localization of myocardial damage—often presents challenges in practice.This study,therefore,proposes a new approach based on machine learning models for the analysis of 12-lead ECG data to accurately identify the localization of MI.In particular,the learning vector quantization(LVQ)algorithm was applied,considering the contribution of each ECG lead in the 12-channel system,which obtained an accuracy of 87%in localizing damaged myocardium.The developed model was tested on verified data from the PTB database,including 445 ECG recordings from both healthy individuals and MI-diagnosed patients.The results demonstrated that the 12-lead ECG system allows for a comprehensive understanding of cardiac activities in myocardial infarction patients,serving as an essential tool for the diagnosis of myocardial conditions and localizing their damage.A comprehensive comparison was performed,including CNN,SVM,and Logistic Regression,to evaluate the proposed LVQ model.The results demonstrate that the LVQ model achieves competitive performance in diagnostic tasks while maintaining computational efficiency,making it suitable for resource-constrained environments.This study also applies a carefully designed data pre-processing flow,including class balancing and noise removal,which improves the reliability and reproducibility of the results.These aspects highlight the potential application of the LVQ model in cardiac diagnostics,opening up prospects for its use along with more complex neural network architectures.
文摘Fabric dyeing is a critical production process in the clothing industry and heavily relies on batch processing machines(BPM).In this study,the parallel BPM scheduling problem with machine eligibility in fabric dyeing is considered,and an adaptive cooperated shuffled frog-leaping algorithm(ACSFLA)is proposed to minimize makespan and total tardiness simultaneously.ACSFLA determines the search times for each memeplex based on its quality,with more searches in high-quality memeplexes.An adaptive cooperated and diversified search mechanism is applied,dynamically adjusting search strategies for each memeplex based on their dominance relationships and quality.During the cooperated search,ACSFLA uses a segmented and dynamic targeted search approach,while in non-cooperated scenarios,the search focuses on local search around superior solutions to improve efficiency.Furthermore,ACSFLA employs adaptive population division and partial population shuffling strategies.Through these strategies,memeplexes with low evolutionary potential are selected for reconstruction in the next generation,while thosewithhighevolutionarypotential are retained to continue their evolution.Toevaluate the performance of ACSFLA,comparative experiments were conducted using ACSFLA,SFLA,ASFLA,MOABC,and NSGA-CC in 90 instances.The computational results reveal that ACSFLA outperforms the other algorithms in 78 of the 90 test cases,highlighting its advantages in solving the parallel BPM scheduling problem with machine eligibility.
基金jointly supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.xzy012023075)the Zhejiang Engineering Research Center of Intelligent Urban Infrastructure(Grant No.IUI2023-YB-12).
文摘The computational accuracy and efficiency of modeling the stress spectrum derived from bridge monitoring data significantly influence the fatigue life assessment of steel bridges.Therefore,determining the optimal stress spectrum model is crucial for further fatigue reliability analysis.This study investigates the performance of the REBMIX algorithm in modeling both univariate(stress range)and multivariate(stress range and mean stress)distributions of the rain-flowmatrix for a steel arch bridge,usingAkaike’s Information Criterion(AIC)as a performance metric.Four types of finitemixture distributions—Normal,Lognormal,Weibull,and Gamma—are employed tomodel the stress range.Additionally,mixed distributions,including Normal-Normal,Lognormal-Normal,Weibull-Normal,and Gamma-Normal,are utilized to model the joint distribution of stress range and mean stress.The REBMIX algorithm estimates the number of components,component weights,and component parameters for each candidate finite mixture distribution.The results demonstrate that the REBMIX algorithm-based mixture parameter estimation approach effectively identifies the optimal distribution based on AIC values.Furthermore,the algorithm exhibits superior computational efficiency compared to traditional methods,making it highly suitable for practical applications.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China,grant numbers 51704253 and 52474084.
文摘The surface injection and production system(SIPS)is a critical component for effective injection and production processes in underground natural gas storage.As a vital channel,the rational design of the surface injection and production(SIP)pipeline significantly impacts efficiency.This paper focuses on the SIP pipeline and aims to minimize the investment costs of surface projects.An optimization model under harmonized injection and production conditions was constructed to transform the optimization problem of the SIP pipeline design parameters into a detailed analysis of the injection condition model and the production condition model.This paper proposes a hybrid genetic algorithm generalized reduced gradient(HGA-GRG)method,and compares it with the traditional genetic algorithm(GA)in a practical case study.The HGA-GRG demonstrated significant advantages in optimization outcomes,reducing the initial cost by 345.371×10^(4) CNY compared to the GA,validating the effectiveness of the model.By adjusting algorithm parameters,the optimal iterative results of the HGA-GRG were obtained,providing new research insights for the optimal design of a SIPS.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42225702 and 42077235)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BK20211086)the open fund of the Key Laboratory of Earth Fissures Geological Disaster,Ministry of Natural Resources.
文摘The distribution of shear-wave velocities in the subsurface is generally used to assess the potential forseismic liquefaction and soil amplification effects and to classify seismic sites. Newly developeddistributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology enables estimation of the shear-wave distribution as ahigh-density seismic observation system. This technology is characterized by low maintenance costs,high-resolution outputs, and real-time data transmission capabilities, albeit with the challenge ofmanaging massive data generation. Rapid and efficient interpretation of data is the key to advancingapplication of the DAS technology. In this study, field tests were carried out to record ambient noise overa short period using DAS technology, from which the surface-wave dispersion curves were extracted. Inorder to reduce the influence of directional effects on the results, an unsupervised clustering method isused to select appropriate clusters to extract the Green's function. A combination of a genetic algorithmand Monte Carlo (GA-MC) simulation is proposed to invert the subsurface velocity structure. Thestratigraphic profiles obtained by the GA-MC method are in agreement with the borehole profiles.Compared to other methods, the proposed optimization method not only improves the solution qualitybut also reduces the solution time.
文摘The Sine and Wormhole Energy Whale Optimization Algorithm(SWEWOA)represents an advanced solution method for resolving Optimal Power Flow(OPF)problems in power systems equipped with Flexible AC Transmission System(FACTS)devices which include Thyristor-Controlled Series Compensator(TCSC),Thyristor-Controlled Phase Shifter(TCPS),and Static Var Compensator(SVC).SWEWOA expands Whale Optimization Algorithm(WOA)through the integration of sine and wormhole energy features thus improving exploration and exploitation capabilities for efficient convergence in complex non-linear OPF problems.A performance evaluation of SWEWOA takes place on the IEEE-30 bus test system through static and dynamic loading scenarios where it demonstrates better results than five contemporary algorithms:Adaptive Chaotic WOA(ACWOA),WOA,Chaotic WOA(CWOA),Sine Cosine Algorithm Differential Evolution(SCADE),and Hybrid Grey Wolf Optimization(HGWO).The research shows that SWEWOA delivers superior generation cost reduction than other algorithms by reaching a minimum of 0.9%better performance.SWEWOA demonstrates superior power loss performance by achieving(P_(loss,min))at the lowest level compared to all other tested algorithms which leads to better system energy efficiency.The dynamic loading performance of SWEWOA leads to a 4.38%reduction in gross costs which proves its capability to handle different operating conditions.The algorithm achieves top performance in Friedman Rank Test(FRT)assessments through multiple performance metrics which verifies its consistent reliability and strong stability during changing power demands.The repeated simulations show that SWEWOA generates mean costs(C_(gen,min))and mean power loss values(P_(loss,min))with small deviations which indicate its capability to maintain cost-effective solutions in each simulation run.SWEWOA demonstrates great potential as an advanced optimization solution for power system operations through the results presented in this study.
文摘目的探讨炎调方调过Fas/Caspase-8信号通路减轻脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠炎症的机制。方法取70只BALB/c小鼠随机分为空白组、假手术组和造模小鼠组。通过盲肠结扎穿孔术(cecum ligation and puncture,CLP)构建脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠模型,将造模成功的小鼠随机分为模型组,炎调方低、中、高剂量组,ROCK抑制剂组。苏木素-伊红(HE)染色观察小鼠回肠组织病理学改变;ELISA法检测各组小鼠血清IL-17、IL-23水平;蛋白印迹法检测回肠组织Fas/Caspase-8信号通路蛋白Fas、FADD和Caspase-8的相对表达;TUNEL染色法检测回肠组织细胞凋亡情况。结果与空白组相比,模型组小鼠回肠组织肠黏膜萎缩明显、绒毛排列杂乱,可见断裂、脱落,上皮细胞细胞坏死脱落,炎症细胞浸润明显,小鼠血清中IL-17、IL-23水平升高(P<0.05),回肠组织中Fas、FADD和Caspase-8蛋白的表达升高(P<0.05),肠上皮细胞呈现明显的凋亡现象(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,炎调方组小鼠的回肠组织病理学改变均得到不同程度的改善,血清中IL-17、IL-23水平降低(P<0.05),且回肠组织中Fas、FADD和Caspase-8蛋白的表达降低(P<0.05),肠上皮细胞凋亡减少(P<0.05)。结论炎调方可以减轻肠黏膜组织损伤和肠道组织炎症反应,可能是通过调控Fas/Caspase-8信号通路抑制脓毒症急性胃肠损伤小鼠的肠上皮细胞凋亡来发挥作用的。
