In global optimization, a typical population-based stochastic search method works on a set
of sample points from the feasible region. In this paper, we study a recently proposed …

This paper is derived from an interest in the development of automated approaches to tackle
examination timetabling problems effectively. We propose a hybrid approach that …

Many problems in scientific research and engineering applications can be decomposed into
the constrained optimization problems. Most of them are the nonlinear programming …

In this paper, we present a new stochastic hybrid technique for constrained global
optimization. It is a combination of the electromagnetism-like (EM) mechanism with a …

针对标准类电磁机制算法中电荷溢出和参数敏感的问题, 提出了新的电荷计算公式;
基于电磁场中的吸引-排斥原理, 引导粒子沿着合力方向向较优的区域移动; …

This paper presents an algorithm for solving global optimization problems with bounded
variables. The algorithm is a modification of the electromagnetism-like mechanism proposed …

We propose an electromagnetism-like (EM) method for constrained global optimization. The
method is a modified version of the unconstrained EM method. We introduce the charge …

In this article, an improved particle filter with electromagnetism-like mechanism algorithm is
proposed for aircraft engine gas-path component abrupt fault diagnosis. In order to avoid the …

Summary The Course Timetabling problem deals with the assignment of course (or lecture
events) to a limited set of specific timeslots and rooms, subject to a variety of hard and soft …

In this article, the application of the electromagnetism-like method (EM) for solving
constrained optimization problems is investigated. A number of penalty functions have been …