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A Q-learning-based intelligent handover framework for Li-Fi/RF-enabled VANET and FANET networks using IEEE 802.11p
Chinmoy Sailendra Kalita · Maushumi Barooah
Frontiers in Computer Science
doi 10.3389/fcomp.2026.1881305
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Ten years on: a comparative study of women-led civic participation and sustainable sanitation in rural India
Srividya Sheshadri · Sharanya Shriram · Radhika Radhakrishnan · Krishna R. Pillai · T. S. Shyamkumar · T. M. Megha · Sooraj Nair · Anagha Karuvallil · Rao R. Bhavani
Frontiers in Water
doi 10.3389/frwa.2026.1846195
Review
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Artificial intelligence in microbial biotechnology for food security: current state and challenges
Kehinde A. Oyeniran · Lara Donaldson
Frontiers in Bacteriology
doi 10.3389/fbrio.2026.1921669
Review
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AI-driven quadruped robots: from fundamental locomotion to advanced biomimetic behaviors
Likai Wu · Chee-Onn Chow · Wei Ru Wong · Joon Huang Chuah · Jeevan Kanesan · Meina Zhang
Frontiers in Neurorobotics
doi 10.3389/fnbot.2026.1855550
Original Research
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Dynamic traffic signal scheduling system based on adaptive quad agent Double Deep Q -network algorithm
Bharathi Ramesh Kumar · Sachin Salunkhe · Sachin Shinde · Lenka Cepova
Frontiers in Future Transportation
doi 10.3389/ffutr.2026.1765037
Original Research
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Evolutionary multi-agent reinforcement learning for crisis-aware demographic policy optimization
Anton V. Dozhdikov · Arseniy M. Sitkovskiy
Frontiers in Big Data
doi 10.3389/fdata.2026.1842233
Perspective
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Beyond scaling: how brains reorganize to support higher intelligence
Paul J. Werbos · David S. Wack
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
doi 10.3389/fnsys.2026.1847194
Original Research
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Binder-free self supporting SiOxCy/C anodes: mechanical reinforcement by biomass fibers and surface fluorination effects on lithium-ion battery performance
Oumaima Hatim · Aravind Parakkulam Ramaswamy · Christophe Pradille · Aurélie Boisard · Sandrine Berthon-Fabry · Katia Guérin
Frontiers in Batteries and Electrochemistry
doi 10.3389/fbael.2026.1838088
Hypothesis and Theory
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Hierarchical-circular model of biological memory: a multilevel hypothesis for pathogenesis and allostatic integrity in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Samuel Ruesga Mundo
Frontiers in Dementia
doi 10.3389/frdem.2026.1841647
Original Research
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Inner layer security reinforcement for instant payment systems: a dual layer encryption-steganography evaluation in Brunei's digital payment context
Ampuan Shazani bin Ampuan Haji Sadikin · Heru Susanto
Frontiers in Big Data
doi 10.3389/fdata.2026.1826953
Original Research
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Research on embodied agent multimodal perception and real-time path planning algorithms for complex unstructured environments
Hexuan Ren
Frontiers in Neurorobotics
doi 10.3389/fnbot.2026.1846108
Review
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Dynamic headway control for capacity optimization: a critical review
Zhanibek Shukamanov · Gulfariza Suleimenova
Frontiers in Future Transportation
doi 10.3389/ffutr.2026.1826998
Systematic Review
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AI-driven smart home optimization for sustainable energy and water management: a systematic review
Chisom E. Ogbuanya · Joy N. Eneh · Collins N. Udanor
Frontiers in Control Engineering
doi 10.3389/fcteg.2026.1793880
Original Research
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A cognitive synergetic hierarchical framework for UAV swarm combat via speculative inference and role-decoupled reinforcement learning
Lixa Wang · Yunqing Liu · Linyang Guo · Ran Zhang · Yu Cui · Yihan Cui · Chunlin Xu
Frontiers in Neurorobotics
doi 10.3389/fnbot.2026.1799054
Mini Review
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Active biopolymer films from oil-in-water pickering emulsions for food preservation: a mini review
Rodrigo F. Gouvêa · Cristina T. Andrade
Frontiers in Soft Matter
doi 10.3389/frsfm.2026.1827305
Original Research
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An adaptive and hybrid Ant colony optimization algorithm for multi-constrained QoS routing in MANETs
Yijia Li · Yutao Liu
Frontiers in Communications and Networks
doi 10.3389/frcmn.2026.1777109
Original Research
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Cross-species gestural coding framework for social carnivores
Andrew J. Laurita · Stephanie A. Poindexter
Frontiers in Ethology
doi 10.3389/fetho.2026.1770290
Mini Review
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Social learning and exploration–exploitation dilemma in decision-making
Gota Morishita · Shinsuke Suzuki
Frontiers in Neural Circuits
doi 10.3389/fncir.2026.1781811
Editorial
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Editorial: Learning-driven optimization for solving scheduling and logistics
Shi Cheng · Mitsuo Gen · Jie Gao
Frontiers in Industrial Engineering
doi 10.3389/fieng.2026.1803536
Original Research
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The influence of nano-biochar on the mechanical and flame resistance of recycled PLA composites
G. Anbuchezhiyan · A. Vivek Anand · S. Senthil Babu · S. Madhubalan · Vigneshwaran Shanmugam · Rhoda Afriyie Mensah
Frontiers in Chemical Engineering
doi 10.3389/fceng.2026.1727026
Methods
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Time-sensitive RCTs in behavioral public policy: a pragmatic framework using sequence methods, personalization, and reinforcement learning
Giuseppe Alessandro Veltri
Frontiers in Behavioral Economics
doi 10.3389/frbhe.2026.1684887
Opinion
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On the need for abstract, deep reinforcement learning models in neuroscience
Santina Duarte · Xena Al-Hejji · Edgar Bermudez Contreras · Eric Chalmers
Frontiers in Neuroinformatics
doi 10.3389/fninf.2026.1729805
Original Research
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DDPG-based energy efficiency optimization for ABS-assisted beyond-5G cellular networks with sleep mode management
Vala Saleh · Mohsen Eslami · Kamran Kazemi
Frontiers in Communications and Networks
doi 10.3389/frcmn.2025.1764320
Review
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Mechanically adaptive hydrogels for bone tissue engineering: from classification and biomechanics to modeling and translational applications
Ioana-Cristina Băncilă
Frontiers in Medical Engineering
doi 10.3389/fmede.2025.1703555
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Functional neuroanatomy of dopaminergic arousal systems: implications for the wake-promoting effect of psychostimulants, with particular reference to modafinil
Elemer Szabadi
Frontiers in Neuroanatomy
doi 10.3389/fnana.2025.1670564
Membrane Science and Technology
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Charged polymer membrane processing and its impact on membrane separation
Kyoungmin Kim · Daniel T. Hallinan
Frontiers in Membrane Science and Technology
doi 10.3389/frmst.2025.1688243
Communications and Networks
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Intelligent path selection algorithm for tactical communication networks enhanced by link state awareness
Yigang Shen · Lei Xie · Ming Li
Frontiers in Communications and Networks
doi 10.3389/frcmn.2025.1635982
Industrial Engineering
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Multi-agent reinforcement learning for flexible shop scheduling problem: a survey
Weitao Xu · Jinghan Gu · Wenqiang Zhang · Mitsuo Gen · Hayato Ohwada
Frontiers in Industrial Engineering
doi 10.3389/fieng.2025.1611512
Adolescent Medicine
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Age of onset of nicotine use and severity of nicotine addiction symptoms are associated with hippocampal volume in late adolescents and emerging adults
Joseph P. Happer · Kelly E. Courtney · Rachel E. Baca · Gianna Andrade · Qian Shen · Thomas T. Liu · Joanna Jacobus
Frontiers in Adolescent Medicine
doi 10.3389/fradm.2025.1532450
Drug Delivery
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Poor-tasting pediatric medicines: Part 1. A scoping review of their impact on patient acceptability, medication adherence, and treatment outcomes
Sejal R. Ranmal · Jennifer Walsh · Catherine Tuleu
Frontiers in Drug Delivery
doi 10.3389/fddev.2025.1553286
Control Engineering
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Using reinforcement learning to autonomously identify sources of error for agents in group missions
Keishu Utimula · Ken-taro Hayaschi · Trevor J. Bihl · Kenta Hongo · Ryo Maezono
Frontiers in Control Engineering
doi 10.3389/fcteg.2024.1402621
Antennas and Propagation
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Dynamic RIS partitioning in NOMA systems using deep reinforcement learning
Yarkin Gevez · Yusuf Islam Tek · Ertugrul Basar
Frontiers in Antennas and Propagation
doi 10.3389/fanpr.2024.1418412
Thermal Engineering
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Home energy management strategy to schedule multiple types of loads and energy storage device with consideration of user comfort: a deep reinforcement learning based approach
Tingzhe Pan · Zean Zhu · Hongxuan Luo · Chao Li · Xin Jin · Zijie Meng · Xinlei Cai
Frontiers in Thermal Engineering
doi 10.3389/fther.2024.1391602
Control Engineering
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Reinforcement learning for path planning of free-floating space robotic manipulator with collision avoidance and observation noise
Ahmad Al Ali · Zheng H. Zhu
Frontiers in Control Engineering
doi 10.3389/fcteg.2024.1394668
Carbon
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Carbon nanotube filled rubber nanocomposites
Nimita K. C · Jiji Abraham · Martin George Thomas · Henri Vahabi · Hanna J. Maria · Sabu Thomas
Frontiers in Carbon
doi 10.3389/frcrb.2024.1339418
Smart Grids
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A review of machine learning applications in power system protection and emergency control: opportunities, challenges, and future directions
Gayashan Porawagamage · Kalana Dharmapala · J. Sebastian Chaves · Daniel Villegas · Athula Rajapakse
Frontiers in Smart Grids
doi 10.3389/frsgr.2024.1371153
Arachnid Science
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The function of web decorations in orb web spiders
André Walter
Frontiers in Arachnid Science
doi 10.3389/frchs.2024.1384128
Industrial Engineering
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Enhancing multi-objective evolutionary algorithms with machine learning for scheduling problems: recent advances and survey
Wenqiang Zhang · Guanwei Xiao · Mitsuo Gen · Huili Geng · Xiaomeng Wang · Miaolei Deng · Guohui Zhang
Frontiers in Industrial Engineering
doi 10.3389/fieng.2024.1337174
Manufacturing Technology
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Automation of unstructured production environment by applying reinforcement learning
Sanjay Nambiar · Anton Wiberg · Mehdi Tarkian
Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology
doi 10.3389/fmtec.2023.1154263
Aerospace Engineering
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Exploring online and offline explainability in deep reinforcement learning for aircraft separation assurance
Wei Guo · Yifei Zhou · Peng Wei
Frontiers in Aerospace Engineering
doi 10.3389/fpace.2022.1071793
ICT
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Using Spatial Reinforcement Learning to Build Forest Wildfire Dynamics Models From Satellite Images
Sriram Ganapathi Subramanian · Mark Crowley
Frontiers in ICT
doi 10.3389/fict.2018.00006