Optimization of Zinc Smelting Slag Melting Point Based on Catboost and Improved Snake Optimization Algorithm

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The manuscript is prepared well. Below are some of the comments:

Better to present some statistical parameter in abstract section. 

Mention you novel concept briefly in abstract section.

Better to make the paragraph for the main contribution section rather than points.

Remove the indication in Table1, 2, 3 after value. What is it?

Describe more the Figure 3, 4 and mention those in center. 

Present the flow chart after algorithm.

Appropriately arranged the fitness curves.

Not to mention as a point form in conclusion section. 

 

Better to present some evaluation metrics outputs. 

Fig 2 could be combined.

 

 

Author Response

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Reviewer 2 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

A brief summary:

The regulation of the melting point of zinc smelting slag is crucial for ensuring consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and environmental protection in zinc smelting processes. However, controlling this melting point is challenging due to its complex regulation mechanism and the need for a high-precision calculation method. A new optimization method based on the improved Snake Optimization Algorithm has been proposed to address this. This method involves modeling the melting point using the Catboost algorithm and optimizing the model parameters with the tree-structured Parzen Estimator to enhance accuracy. The ISO then optimizes production process parameters to minimize the melting point. This approach was tested and validated with production data showing that it provides more accurate melting point predictions, significantly lowers the melting point, and outperforms other algorithms in robustness.

Specific comments:

- line (11), the word "process" needs to be "processes".

- line (43), no need for the word "generally"

- line (61), the reference [15] needs to be moved to the end of the sentence.

- line (65), the reference [16] needs to be moved to the end of the sentence.

- line (106), needs a comma after the word "then"

- line (106), needs a comma after the word "coal"

- There are too many tables; can some be moved to a supporting data file?

- Figures 3 and 4 can be combined.

- Figure 5 needs to be more clear and, as one unit, needs to be on one page.

- Table 7 can be moved to the supporting info. file.

- Figure 6 needs to be bigger.

 

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Reviewer 3 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

Dear Authors,

Please see my comments & suggestions:

1. I acknowledge the interdisciplinary nature of the work and value the effectively bridging mathematical theories and industrial applications. This approach significantly contributes to solving real-world problems in metallurgy.

2. This research's mathematical methods and techniques look very appropriate and well-chosen for solving one of the main problems in the industry of metal smelting.

3. The manuscript has communicated the intersection of mathematics and industrial application very well. The manuscript is very well-organized. Pther works have been referenced very accurate. The importance of the research was very well discussed.

4. Suggestions: Table 1-3; there are some Chinese terms that needs to be translated in English.

5. Suggestion: Figures are suggested to be presented in larger dimension in a way to cover all the width.

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Round 2

Reviewer 1 Report

Comments and Suggestions for Authors

The manuscript is revised as suggested.