The novelty of this article lies in introducing a novel stochastic technique named the
Hippopotamus Optimization (HO) algorithm. The HO is conceived by drawing inspiration …

In this paper, a new and effective meta-heuristic method named corona-virus search
optimizer (CVSO) is proposed inspired based on the movement and search of the corona …

This paper proposes a novel efficient inspired algorithm based on snow avalanches in
nature which is named the Snow Avalanches Algorithm (SAA), for solving the benchmark …

The rapid advancement of intelligent technology has led to the development of optimization
algorithms that leverage natural behaviors to address complex issues. Among these, the Rat …

Harmony search algorithm (HSA) is extensively utilized in engineering optimization.
Nevertheless, it encounters problems of slow convergence and reduced accuracy, which …

This study proposed a method for optimizing a radial distribution network by integrating wind
turbine allocation, considering fluctuating load demands, through the use of a hybrid Grey …

The child drawing development optimization (CDDO) algorithm, which falls under the
category of Human-based algorithms, is a recent example of a metaheuristic approach. This …