Function fitting for modeling seasonal normalized difference vegetation index time series and early forecasting of soybean yield

Forecasting crop yields based on remote sensing data is one of the most important tasks in agriculture.Soybean is the main crop in the Russian Far East.It is desirable to forecast soybean yield as early as possible while maintaining high accuracy.This study aimed to investigate seasonal time series of the normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI) to achieve early forecasting of soybean yield.This research used data from the Moderate Resolution Image Spectroradiometer(MODIS),an arable-land mask obtained from the VEGA-Science web service,and soybean yield data for 2008-2017 for the Jewish Autonomous Region(JAR) districts.Four approximating functions were fitted to model the NDVI time series:Gaussian,double logistic(DL),and quadratic and cubic polynomials.In the period from calendar weeks 22-42(end of May to mid-October),averaged over two districts,the model using the DL function showed the highest accuracy(mean absolute percentage error-4.0%,root mean square error(RMSE)-0.029,P <0.01).The yield forecast accuracy of prediction in the period of weeks 25-30 in JAR municipalities using the parameters of the Gaussian function was higher(P <0.05) than that using the other functions.The mean forecast error for the Gaussian function was 14.9% in week 25(RMSE was0.21 t ha) and 5.1%-12.9% in weeks 26-30(RMSE varied from 0.06 to 0.15 t ha) according to the2013-2017 data.In weeks 31-32,the error was 5.0%-5.4%(RMSE was 0.07 t ha) using the Gaussian parameters and 7.4%-7.7%(RMSE was 0.09-0.11 t ha) for the DL function.When the method was applied to municipal districts of other soy-producing regions of the Russian Far East.RMSE was0.14-0.32 t hain weeks 25-26 and did not exceed 0.20 t hain subsequent weeks.

Performance on the Functional Movement Screen in older active adults

Background:The Functional Movement Screen(FMS^(TM)) has become increasingly popular for identifying functional limitations in basic functional movements.This exploratory and descriptive study was undertaken to confirm feasibility of performing the FMS^(TM) in older active adults,assess prevalence of asymmetries and to evaluate the relationship between functional movement ability,age,physical activity levels and body mass index(BMI).Methods:This is an observational study;97 men(n = 53) and women(n = 44) between the ages of 52 and 83 participated.BMI was computed and self-reported physical activity levels were obtained.Subjects were grouped by age(5-year intervals),BMI(normal,over-weight,and obese)and sex.Each participant's performance on the FMS^(TM) was digitally recorded for later analysis.Results:The youngest age group(50–54 years) scored highest in all seven tests and the oldest age group(75+) scored lowest in most of the tests compared to all other age groups.The subjects in the 'normal weight' group performed no different than those who were in the 'overweight' group;both groups performed better than the 'obese' group.Of the 97 participants 54 had at least one asymmetry.The pairwise correlations between the total FMS^(TM) score and age(r =-0.531),BMI(r =-0.270),and the measure of activity level(r = 0.287) were significant(p < 0.01 for all).Conclusion:FMS^(TM) scores decline with increased BMI,increased age,and decreased activity level.The screen identifies range of motion-and strength-related asymmetries.The FMS^(TM) can be used to assess functional limitations and asymmetries.Future research should evaluate if a higher total FMS^(TM) score is related to fewer falls or injuries in the older population.

The Application of Multiquadric Function Fitting to Borehole Strain Time Series Data Processing

Based on the existing continuous borehole strain observation,the multiquadric function fitting method was used to deal with time series data. The impact of difference kernel function parameters was discussed to obtain a valuable fitting result,from which the physical connotation of the original data and its possible applications were analyzed.Meanwhile,a brief comparison was made between the results of multiquadric function fitting and polynomial fitting.

Metaheuristics-based Clustering with Routing Technique for Lifetime Maximization in Vehicular Networks

Recently,vehicular ad hoc networks(VANETs)finds applicability in different domains such as security,rescue operations,intelligent transportation systems(ITS),etc.VANET has unique features like high mobility,limited mobility patterns,adequate topologymodifications,and wireless communication.Despite the benefits of VANET,scalability is a challenging issue which could be addressed by the use of cluster-based routing techniques.It enables the vehicles to perform intercluster communication via chosen CHs and optimal routes.The main drawback of VANET network is the network unsteadiness that results in minimum lifetime.In order to avoid reduced network lifetime in VANET,this paper presents an enhanced metaheuristics based clustering with multihop routing technique for lifetime maximization(EMCMHR-LM)in VANET.The presented EMCMHR-LM model involves the procedure of arranging clusters,cluster head(CH)selection,and route selection appropriate for VANETs.The presentedEMCMHR-LMmodel uses slime mold optimization based clustering(SMO-C)technique to group the vehicles into clusters.Besides,an enhanced wild horse optimization based multihop routing(EWHO-MHR)protocol by the optimization of network parameters.The presented EMCMHR-LMmodel is simulated usingNetwork Simulator(NS3)tool and the simulation outcomes reported the enhanced performance of the proposed EMCMHR-LM technique over the other models.

Efficient Routing Protocol with Localization Based Priority&Congestion Control for UWSN

The nodes in the sensor network have a wide range of uses,particularly on under-sea links that are skilled for detecting,handling as well as management.The underwater wireless sensor networks support collecting pollution data,mine survey,oceanographic information collection,aided navigation,strategic surveillance,and collection of ocean samples using detectors that are submerged inwater.Localization,congestion routing,and prioritizing the traffic is the major issue in an underwater sensor network.Our scheme differentiates the different types of traffic and gives every type of traffic its requirements which is considered regarding network resource.Minimization of localization error using the proposed angle-based forwarding scheme is explained in this paper.We choose the shortest path to the destination using the fitness function which is calculated based on fault ratio,dispatching of packets,power,and distance among the nodes.This work contemplates congestion conscious forwarding using hard stage and soft stage schemes which reduce the congestion by monitoring the status of the energy and buffer of the nodes and controlling the traffic.The study with the use of the ns3 simulator demonstrated that a given algorithm accomplishes superior performance for loss of packet,delay of latency,and power utilization than the existing algorithms.

Hybridization of Metaheuristics Based Energy Efficient Scheduling Algorithm for Multi-Core Systems

The developments of multi-core systems(MCS)have considerably improved the existing technologies in thefield of computer architecture.The MCS comprises several processors that are heterogeneous for resource capacities,working environments,topologies,and so on.The existing multi-core technology unlocks additional research opportunities for energy minimization by the use of effective task scheduling.At the same time,the task scheduling process is yet to be explored in the multi-core systems.This paper presents a new hybrid genetic algorithm(GA)with a krill herd(KH)based energy-efficient scheduling techni-que for multi-core systems(GAKH-SMCS).The goal of the GAKH-SMCS tech-nique is to derive scheduling tasks in such a way to achieve faster completion time and minimum energy dissipation.The GAKH-SMCS model involves a multi-objectivefitness function using four parameters such as makespan,processor utilization,speedup,and energy consumption to schedule tasks proficiently.The performance of the GAKH-SMCS model has been validated against two datasets namely random dataset and benchmark dataset.The experimental outcome ensured the effectiveness of the GAKH-SMCS model interms of makespan,pro-cessor utilization,speedup,and energy consumption.The overall simulation results depicted that the presented GAKH-SMCS model achieves energy effi-ciency by optimal task scheduling process in MCS.

Design of Evolutionary Algorithm Based Energy Efficient Clustering Approach for Vehicular Adhoc Networks

In a vehicular ad hoc network(VANET),a massive quantity of data needs to be transmitted on a large scale in shorter time durations.At the same time,vehicles exhibit high velocity,leading to more vehicle disconnections.Both of these characteristics result in unreliable data communication in VANET.A vehicle clustering algorithm clusters the vehicles in groups employed in VANET to enhance network scalability and connection reliability.Clustering is considered one of the possible solutions for attaining effectual interaction in VANETs.But one such difficulty was reducing the cluster number under increasing transmitting nodes.This article introduces an Evolutionary Hide Objects Game Optimization based Distance Aware Clustering(EHOGO-DAC)Scheme for VANET.The major intention of the EHOGO-DAC technique is to portion the VANET into distinct sets of clusters by grouping vehicles.In addition,the DHOGO-EAC technique is mainly based on the HOGO algorithm,which is stimulated by old games,and the searching agent tries to identify hidden objects in a given space.The DHOGO-EAC technique derives a fitness function for the clustering process,including the total number of clusters and Euclidean distance.The experimental assessment of the DHOGO-EAC technique was carried out under distinct aspects.The comparison outcome stated the enhanced outcomes of the DHOGO-EAC technique compared to recent approaches.

Differential Evolution with Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm Enabled Multi-Hop Routing Protocol

Wireless Sensor Networks(WSN)has evolved into a key technology for ubiquitous living and the domain of interest has remained active in research owing to its extensive range of applications.In spite of this,it is challenging to design energy-efficient WSN.The routing approaches are leveraged to reduce the utilization of energy and prolonging the lifespan of network.In order to solve the restricted energy problem,it is essential to reduce the energy utilization of data,transmitted from the routing protocol and improve network development.In this background,the current study proposes a novel Differential Evolution with Arithmetic Optimization Algorithm Enabled Multi-hop Routing Protocol(DEAOA-MHRP)for WSN.The aim of the proposed DEAOA-MHRP model is select the optimal routes to reach the destination in WSN.To accomplish this,DEAOA-MHRP model initially integrates the concepts of Different Evolution(DE)and Arithmetic Optimization Algorithms(AOA)to improve convergence rate and solution quality.Besides,the inclusion of DE in traditional AOA helps in overcoming local optima problems.In addition,the proposed DEAOA-MRP technique derives a fitness function comprising two input variables such as residual energy and distance.In order to ensure the energy efficient performance of DEAOA-MHRP model,a detailed comparative study was conducted and the results established its superior performance over recent approaches.

Modified Dwarf Mongoose Optimization Enabled Energy Aware Clustering Scheme for Cognitive Radio Wireless Sensor Networks

Cognitive radio wireless sensor networks(CRWSN)can be defined as a promising technology for developing bandwidth-limited applications.CRWSN is widely utilized by future Internet of Things(IoT)applications.Since a promising technology,Cognitive Radio(CR)can be modelled to alleviate the spectrum scarcity issue.Generally,CRWSN has cognitive radioenabled sensor nodes(SNs),which are energy limited.Hierarchical clusterrelated techniques for overall network management can be suitable for the scalability and stability of the network.This paper focuses on designing the Modified Dwarf Mongoose Optimization Enabled Energy Aware Clustering(MDMO-EAC)Scheme for CRWSN.The MDMO-EAC technique mainly intends to group the nodes into clusters in the CRWSN.Besides,theMDMOEAC algorithm is based on the dwarf mongoose optimization(DMO)algorithm design with oppositional-based learning(OBL)concept for the clustering process,showing the novelty of the work.In addition,the presented MDMO-EAC algorithm computed a multi-objective function for improved network efficiency.The presented model is validated using a comprehensive range of experiments,and the outcomes were scrutinized in varying measures.The comparison study stated the improvements of the MDMO-EAC method over other recent approaches.

Cooperative extended rough attribute reduction algorithm based on improved PSO

Particle swarm optimization （PSO） is a new heuristic algorithm which has been applied to many optimization problems successfully. Attribute reduction is a key studying point of the rough set theory, and it has been proven that computing minimal reduc- tion of decision tables is a non-derterministic polynomial （NP）-hard problem. A new cooperative extended attribute reduction algorithm named Co-PSAR based on improved PSO is proposed, in which the cooperative evolutionary strategy with suitable fitness func- tions is involved to learn a good hypothesis for accelerating the optimization of searching minimal attribute reduction. Experiments on Benchmark functions and University of California, Irvine （UCI） data sets, compared with other algorithms, verify the superiority of the Co-PSAR algorithm in terms of the convergence speed, efficiency and accuracy for the attribute reduction.

Variations of Snow Temperature and their Influence on Snow Cover Physical Parameters in the Western Tianshan Mountains,China

This article discussed about snow temperature variations and their impact on snow cover parameters. Automatic temperature recorders were used to sample at lo-minute intervals at the Tianshan Station for Snow-cover and Avalanche Research, Chinese snow temperature Academy of Sciences. lo-layer and the snow cover parameters were measured by the snow property analyzer （Snow Fork） in its Stable period, Interim period and Snow melting period. Results indicate that the amplitude of the diurnal fluctuation in the temperature during Snow melting period is 1.62 times greater than that during Stable period. Time up to the peak temperature at the snow surface lags behind the peak solar radiation by more than 2.5 hours, and lags behind the peak atmospheric temperature by more than 0.2 hours during all three periods. The optimal fitted function of snow temperature profile becomes more complicated from Stable period to Snow melting period. 22 h temperature profiles in Stable period are the optimal fitted by cubic polynomial equation. In Interim period and Snow melting period, temperature profiles are optimal fitted by exponential equation between sunset and sunrise, and by Fourier function when solar radiation is strong. The vertical gradient in the snow temperature reaches its maximum value at the snow surface for three periods. The peak of this maximum value occurs during Stableperiod, and is 4.46 times greater than during Interim period. The absolute value of temperature gradient is lower than 0.1℃ cm-1 for 30 cm beneath snow surface. Snow temperature and temperature gradient in Stable period-Interim period indirectly cause increase （decrease） of snow density mainly by increasing （decreasing） permittivity. While it dramatically increases its water content to change its permittivity and snow density in Snow melting period.

Neural network and genetic algorithm based global path planning in a static environment

Mobile robot global path planning in a static environment is an important problem. The paper proposes a method of global path planning based on neural network and genetic algorithm. We constructed the neural network model of environmental information in the workspace for a robot and used this model to establish the relationship between a collision avoidance path and the output of the model. Then the two-dimensional coding for the path via-points was converted to one-dimensional one and the fitness of both the collision avoidance path and the shortest distance are integrated into a fitness function. The simulation results showed that the proposed method is correct and effective.

Gaussian process assisted coevolutionary estimation of distribution algorithm for computationally expensive problems

In order to reduce the computation of complex problems, a new surrogate-assisted estimation of distribution algorithm with Gaussian process was proposed. Coevolution was used in dual populations which evolved in parallel. The search space was projected into multiple subspaces and searched by sub-populations. Also, the whole space was exploited by the other population which exchanges information with the sub-populations. In order to make the evolutionary course efficient, multivariate Gaussian model and Gaussian mixture model were used in both populations separately to estimate the distribution of individuals and reproduce new generations. For the surrogate model, Gaussian process was combined with the algorithm which predicted variance of the predictions. The results on six benchmark functions show that the new algorithm performs better than other surrogate-model based algorithms and the computation complexity is only 10% of the original estimation of distribution algorithm.

Manipulator Neural Network Control Based on Fuzzy Genetic Algorithm

The three-layer forward neural networks are used to establish the inverse kinematics models of robot manipulators. The fuzzy genetic algorithm based on the linear scaling of the fitness value is presented to update the weights of neural networks. To increase the search speed of the algorithm, the crossover probability and the mutation probability are adjusted through fuzzy control and the fitness is modified by the linear scaling method in FGA. Simulations show that the proposed method improves considerably the precision of the inverse kinematics solutions for robot manipulators and guarantees a rapid global convergence and overcomes the drawbacks of SGA and the BP algorithm.

A self-adaptive linear evolutionary algorithm for solving constrained optimization problems

In many real-world applications of evolutionary algorithms,the fitness of an individual requires a quantitative measure.This paper proposes a self-adaptive linear evolutionary algorithm （ALEA） in which we introduce a novel strategy for evaluating individual＇s relative strengths and weaknesses.Based on this strategy,searching space of constrained optimization problems with high dimensions for design variables is compressed into two-dimensional performance space in which it is possible to quickly identify ＇good＇ individuals of the performance for a multiobjective optimization application,regardless of original space complexity.This is considered as our main contribution.In addition,the proposed new evolutionary algorithm combines two basic operators with modification in reproduction phase,namely,crossover and mutation.Simulation results over a comprehensive set of benchmark functions show that the proposed strategy is feasible and effective,and provides good performance in terms of uniformity and diversity of solutions.

Composite multiobjective optimization beamforming based on genetic algorithms

All the parameters of beamforming are usually optimized simultaneously in implementing the optimization of antenna array pattern with multiple objectives and parameters by genetic algorithms （GAs）. Firstly, this paper analyzes the performance of fitness functions of previous algorithms. It shows that original algorithms make the fitness functions too complex leading to large amount of calculation, and also the selection of the weight of parameters very sensitive due to many parameters optimized simultaneously. This paper proposes a kind of algorithm of composite beamforming, which detaches the antenna array into two parts corresponding to optimization of different objective parameters respectively. New algorithm substitutes the previous complex fitness function with two simpler functions. Both theoretical analysis and simulation results show that this method simplifies the selection of weighting parameters and reduces the complexity of calculation. Furthermore, the algorithm has better performance in lowering side lobe and interferences in comparison with conventional algorithms of beamforming in the case of slightly widening the main lobe.

A Highly Effective DPA Attack Method Based on Genetic Algorithm

As one of the typical method for side channel attack,DPA has become a serious trouble for the security of encryption algorithm implementation.The potential capability of DPA attack induces researchers making a lot of efforts in this area,which significantly improved the attack efficiency of DPA.However,most of these efforts were made based on the hypothesis that the gathered power consumption data from the target device were stable and low noise.If large deviation happens in part of the power consumption data sample,the efficiency of DPA attack will be reduced rapidly.In this work,a highly efficient method for DPA attack is proposed with the inspiration of genetic algorithm.Based on the designed fitness function,power consumption data that is stable and less noisy will be selected and the noisy ones will be eliminated.In this way,not only improves the robustness and efficiency of DPA attack,but also reduces the number of samples needed.With experiments on block cipher algorithms of DES and SM4,10%and 12.5%of the number of power consumption curves have been reduced in average with the proposed DPAG algorithm compared to original DPA attack respectively.The high efficiency and correctness of the proposed algorithm and novel model are proved by experiments.

Generalized Self-Adaptive Genetic Algorithms

In order to solve the problem between searching performance and convergence of genetic algorithms, a fast genetic algorithm generalized self-adaptive genetic algorithm (GSAGA) is presented. (1) Evenly distributed initial population is generated. (2) Superior individuals are not broken because of crossover and mutation operation for they are sent to subgeneration directly. (3) High quality im- migrants are introduced according to the condition of the population schema. (4) Crossover and mutation are operated on self-adaptation. Therefore, GSAGA solves the coordination problem between convergence and searching performance. In GSAGA, the searching per- formance and global convergence are greatly improved compared with many existing genetic algorithms. Through simulation, the val- idity of this modified genetic algorithm is proved.

Analysis on velocity distribution and displacement along the profile of a slope using both empirical and analytical methods

Assessing the slope deformation is significant for landslide prediction. Many researchers have studied the slope displacement based on field data from the inclinometer in combination with complicated numerical analysis. They found that there was a shear zone above the slip surface, and they usually focused on the distribution of velocity and displacement within the shear zone. In this paper,two simple methods are proposed to analyze the distribution of displacement and velocity along the whole profile of a slope from the slip surface to the slope surface during slow movement. In the empirical method, the slope soil above the shear zone is assumed as a rigid body. Dual or triple piecewise fitting functions are empirically proposed for the distribution of velocity along the profile of a slope. In the analytical method, the slope soil is not assumed as a rigid body but as a deformable material. Continuous functions of the velocity and displacement along the profile of a slope are directly obtained by solving the Newton's equation of motion associated with the Bingham model. Using the two proposed methods respectively, the displacement and velocity along the slope profiles of three slopes are determined. A reasonable agreement between the measured data and the calculated results of the two proposed methods has been reached. In comparison with the empirical method, the analytical method would be more beneficial for slope deformation analysis in slope engineering, because the parameters are material constants in the analytical solution independent of time t, and the nonlinear viscosity of the soil can be considered.

Soft Computing Based Metaheuristic Algorithms for Resource Management in Edge Computing Environment

In recent times,internet of things(IoT)applications on the cloud might not be the effective solution for every IoT scenario,particularly for time sensitive applications.A significant alternative to use is edge computing that resolves the problem of requiring high bandwidth by end devices.Edge computing is considered a method of forwarding the processing and communication resources in the cloud towards the edge.One of the considerations of the edge computing environment is resource management that involves resource scheduling,load balancing,task scheduling,and quality of service(QoS)to accomplish improved performance.With this motivation,this paper presents new soft computing based metaheuristic algorithms for resource scheduling(RS)in the edge computing environment.The SCBMARS model involves the hybridization of the Group Teaching Optimization Algorithm(GTOA)with rat swarm optimizer(RSO)algorithm for optimal resource allocation.The goal of the SCBMA-RS model is to identify and allocate resources to every incoming user request in such a way,that the client’s necessities are satisfied with the minimum number of possible resources and optimal energy consumption.The problem is formulated based on the availability of VMs,task characteristics,and queue dynamics.The integration of GTOA and RSO algorithms assist to improve the allocation of resources among VMs in the data center.For experimental validation,a comprehensive set of simulations were performed using the CloudSim tool.The experimental results showcased the superior performance of the SCBMA-RS model interms of different measures.