Flower pollination algorithm (FPA) is a computational intelligence metaheuristic that takes its
metaphor from flowers proliferation role in plants. This paper provides a comprehensive …

The flower pollination algorithm (FPA) is a nature-inspired algorithm that imitates the
pollination behavior of flowering plants. Optimal plant reproduction strategy involves the …

Building highly accurate model for solar cells and photovoltaic (PV) modules based on
experimental data is vital for the simulation, evaluation, control, and optimization of PV …

The accurate prediction of carbon prices poses a tremendous challenge to relevant industry
practitioners and governments. This paper proposes a novel hybrid model incorporating …

The butterfly optimization algorithm (BOA) is a new metaheuristic algorithm that is inspired
from food foraging behavior of the butterflies. Because of its simplicity and effectiveness, the …

This paper studies the China's oil consumption and the China's nuclear energy consumption
by a grey Riccati model. The newly developed model is analysed by the trapezoidal formula …

Oil production and consumption is of great importance for the sustainable development and
management of energy and environment. The forecasting of oil imports dependence caused …

In addition to its important economic value, carbon trading is also an important tool in
international politics and diplomacy. Carbon price forecast accuracy has far-reaching …

Prediction of oil prices is an implausible task due to the multifaceted nature of oil markets.
This study presents two novel hybrid models to forecast WTI and Brent crude oil prices using …

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the latest version of IP that goal to host 3.4× 1038 unique
IP addresses of devices in the network. IPv6 has introduced new features like Neighbour …