Recent trends in the use of statistical tests for comparing swarm and evolutionary computing algorithms: Practical guidelines and a critical review

J Carrasco, S García, MM Rueda, S Das… - Swarm and Evolutionary …, 2020 - Elsevier
A key aspect of the design of evolutionary and swarm intelligence algorithms is studying
their performance. Statistical comparisons are also a crucial part which allows for reliable …

A qualitative systematic review of metaheuristics applied to tension/compression spring design problem: Current situation, recommendations, and research direction

A Tzanetos, M Blondin - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2023 - Elsevier
New metaheuristic algorithms have soared over the past ten years. A common practice in
proposing a new algorithm is validating it on several benchmark functions and engineering …

Slime mould algorithm: A new method for stochastic optimization

S Li, H Chen, M Wang, AA Heidari, S Mirjalili - Future generation computer …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this paper, a new stochastic optimizer, which is called slime mould algorithm (SMA), is
proposed based on the oscillation mode of slime mould in nature. The proposed SMA has …

Optimization of optimal power flow problem using multi-objective manta ray foraging optimizer

HT Kahraman, M Akbel, S Duman - Applied Soft Computing, 2022 - Elsevier
Finding a feasible solution set for optimization problems in conflict with objective functions
poses significant challenges. Moreover, in such problems, the level of complexity may …

A new optimization algorithm inspired by the quest for the evolution of human society: human felicity algorithm

EF Veysari - Expert Systems with Applications, 2022 - Elsevier
The present paper introduces a new evolutionary algorithm to solve optimization issues
called the human felicity algorithm (HFA). The main idea of the HFA has been inspired the …

A diversity metric for population-based metaheuristic algorithms

V Osuna-Enciso, E Cuevas, BM Castañeda - Information Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract In Metaheuristic Algorithms (MA), the balance between exploration and exploitation
is a common issue considered an open research problem in the MA community. Besides its …

A mixed-integer convex model for the optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators in power distribution networks

W Gil-González, A Garces, OD Montoya… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The optimal placement and sizing of distributed generators is a classical problem in power
distribution networks that is usually solved using heuristic algorithms due to its high …

An improved Harris Hawks Optimization algorithm for continuous and discrete optimization problems

H Gezici, H Livatyali - Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) is a population-based meta-heuristic optimization
algorithm that has been used for the solution of test functions and real-world problems by …

Novel yellow saddle goatfish algorithm for improving performance and efficiency of PV system under partial shading conditions

H Azli, S Titri, C Larbes, K Kaced, K Femmam - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a novel maximum power point tracking (MPPT) technique based on a
new optimization algorithm called yellow saddle goatfish algorithm (YSGA). The photovoltaic …

Measuring and evaluating the home health care scheduling problem with simultaneous pick-up and delivery with time window using a Tabu search metaheuristic …

M Chaieb, DB Sassi - Applied Soft Computing, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Home Health Care Scheduling Problem (HCSP) with Simultaneous Pick-up
and Delivery and Time Window (HCSPSPDTW) consists of finding the optimal crew …