Dynamic Weighted Symbiotic Organisms Search Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems by Pengjun Zhao, Sanyang Liu

“…The symbiotic organisms search (SOS) algorithm is a current effective meta-heuristic algorithm, which is been applied to solve various types of optimization problems. …”
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Data-Driven Robust Optimization of the Vehicle Routing Problem with Uncertain Customers by Jingling Zhang, Yusu Sun, Qinbing Feng, Yanwei Zhao, Zheng Wang

“…The Q-learning algorithm in reinforcement learning is introduced into the high-level selection strategy using the hyper-heuristic algorithm, and a hyper-heuristic algorithm based on the Q-learning algorithm is designed to solve the problem. …”
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THE PLACE AND ROLE OF VALUES AND STIMULUS OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE STRUCTURE OF FACTORS INFLUENCING ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN RUSSIA by S. Sazanova

“…The article substantiates the place and the role of values and stimulus of economic activity in the general structure of the factors affecting the entrepreneurial activity and the institute of entrepreneurship in Russia, and also disclosed heuristic capabilities of specific theoretical tools of institutional theory in the study of values and stimulus of economic activity.…”
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Efficiency Improvements of Antenna Optimization Using Orthogonal Fractional Experiments by Yen-Sheng Chen, Ting-Yu Ku

“…Traditionally, antenna optimization relies on nature-inspired heuristic algorithms, which are time-consuming due to their blind-search nature. …”
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Cladistics with geometric morphometric data: The variability of the calvarium in the genus Homo by Margaux Simon-Maciejewski, Giorgio Manzi, Valéry Zeitoun, Aurélien Mounier

“…These two datasets were then analysed with both the heuristic and branch-and-bound algorithms implemented in the TNT software. …”
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Application of Modified NSGA-II to the Transit Network Design Problem by Jie Yang, Yangsheng Jiang

“…A novel initial route set generation algorithm and a route set size alternating heuristic are embedded into a nondominated sorting genetic algorithm-II- (NSGA-II-) based solution framework to produce the approximate Pareto front. …”
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Optimal Design of Cordon Sanitaire for Regular Epidemic Control by Hongzhi Lin

“…The results show that the methods can find a good heuristic optimal solution. These methods are useful for policymakers to determine the optimal deployment of cordon sanitaire for hazard prevention and control.…”
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Computational Methods for Calculating Multimodal Multiclass Traffic Network Equilibrium: Simulation Benchmark on a Large-Scale Test Case by Mostafa Ameli, Jean-Patrick Lebacque, Ludovic Leclercq

“…Two different categories of algorithms (heuristic and metaheuristic) are considered in order to solve the discrete dynamic traffic assignment (DTA) problem. …”
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Multiproduct Multiperiod Newsvendor Problem with Dynamic Market Efforts by Jianmai Shi, Yiping Bao

“…A Lagrangian relaxation based solution approach is developed to solve the problem, in which the subgradient algorithm is used to find an upper bound of the solution and a feasibility heuristic algorithm is proposed to search for a feasible lower bound. …”
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A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for Wheat Blending Problem by Xiang Li, Mohammad Reza Bonyadi, Zbigniew Michalewicz, Luigi Barone

“…The result is used in conjunction with a solution generated by a heuristic method to generate an initial solution. After that, a hybrid of an evolutionary algorithm, a heuristic method, and a linear programming solver is used to improve the quality of the solution. …”
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Fast Optimal Replica Placement with Exhaustive Search Using Dynamically Reconfigurable Processor by Hidetoshi Takeshita, Sho Shimizu, Hiroyuki Ishikawa, Akifumi Watanabe, Yutaka Arakawa, Naoaki Yamanaka, Kosuke Shiba

“…To reduce calculation time, heuristic algorithms have been proposed, but it is known that no heuristic algorithm is assured of finding the optimal solution. …”
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Presenting and Solving a Three-layer Supply Chain Model to Maximize Quality and Minimize the Estimated Delivery Time by Elham Nazemi, Mahdi Yousefi Nejad Attari, Mahdi Ghaffari

“…Results indicate that MOIWO meta-heuristic algorithm is superior to NSGAII in all indicators except for the NPS indicator.…”
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Cost-Sensitive Feature Selection of Numeric Data with Measurement Errors by Hong Zhao, Fan Min, William Zhu

“…Fourth, both backtracking and heuristic algorithms are proposed to deal with the new problem. …”
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DQN-based energy-efficient routing algorithm in software-defined data centers by Zan Yao, Ying Wang, Xuesong Qiu

“…Compared with the solver and the CERA heuristic algorithm, energy-saving effect of the deep Q-network-based energy-efficient routing algorithm is almost the same as the heuristic algorithm; however, its calculation time is reduced a lot, especially in a large number of flow scenarios; and it is more flexible to design and resolve the multi-objective optimization problem.…”
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A Decentralised Task Mapping Approach for Homogeneous Multiprocessor Network-On-Chips by Peter Zipf, Gilles Sassatelli, Nurten Utlu, Nicolas Saint-Jean, Pascal Benoit, Manfred Glesner

“…We present a heuristic algorithm for the run-time distribution of task sets in a homogeneous Multiprocessor network-on-chip. …”
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Positive Macroscopic Approximation for Fast Attribute Reduction by Zheng-Cai Lu, Zheng Qin, Qiao Jing, Lai-Xiang Shan

“…Based on PMA, a fast heuristic search algorithm for attribute reduction in incomplete decision systems is designed and achieves obviously better computational efficiency than other available algorithms, which is also demonstrated by the experimental results.…”
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Optimizing Negotiation Conflict in the Cloud Service Negotiation Framework Using Probabilistic Decision Making Model by Rajkumar Rajavel, Mala Thangarathinam

“…In addition, this heuristic decision using the stochastic decision tree scenario can maximize the revenue among the participants available in the cloud service negotiation framework.…”
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The Intuitive Trap: Understanding Cognitive Bias in the Digital Age by Cansu Akoglan

“…The findings underscore the importance of a dual approach in fostering both reflective and adaptive new media literacy, and the results highlight the limitations of purely analytical methods while emphasizing the value of heuristic awareness in navigating complex new media environments.…”
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Artificial intelligence based prediction and multi-objective RSM optimization of tectona grandis biodiesel with Elaeocarpus Ganitrus by V Vinoth Kannan, Bhavesh Kanabar, J Gowrishankar, Ali Khatibi., Sarfaraz Kamangar, Amir Ibrahim Ali Arabi, Pushparaj Thomai, Jasmina Lozanović

“…Abstract Meta-heuristic optimization algorithms are widely applied across various fields due to their intelligent behavior and fast convergence, but their use in optimizing engine behavior remains limited. …”
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