Enhancing analogy-based software cost estimation using Grey Wolf Optimization algorithm by Taghi Javdani Gandomani, Maedeh Dashti, Sadegh Ansaripour, Hazura Zulzalil

“…Among the software estimation methods, analogy-based estimation (ABE) is one of the most popular ones. Although this method has been customized in recent years with the help of optimization algorithms to achieve better results, the use of more powerful optimization algorithms can be effective in achieving better results in software size estimation. …”
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Optimizing Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Performance Using Advanced Meta-Heuristic Algorithms by Siva Ram Rajeyyagari, Srinivas Nowduri

“…Our approach utilizes a Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network trained with experimental data encompassing five input parameters: oxygen concentration, operating temperature, instrumentation, electrolyte thickness, and electrical current, with the goal of optimizing the single output parameter of power. The main novelty of this work lies in the application of six meta-heuristic algorithms for optimizing the weights and biases of the trained RBF network. …”
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IGWO-MSVR model for predicting stress in coal seam during drilling process by Jian Tan, Yanfeng Geng, Liangke Xu

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Various optimization algorithms for efficient placement and sizing of photovoltaic distributed generations in different networks. by Ahmed A Zaki Diab, Fayza S Mahmoud, Hamdy M Sultan, Abou-Hashema M El-Sayed, Mohamed A Ismeil, Omar Makram Kamel

“…Various optimization techniques, namely Salp Swarm Algorithm (SSA), Marine Predictor Algorithm (MPA), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Improved Grey Wolf Optimizer (IGWO), and Seagull Optimization Algorithm (SOA), have been applied to achieve optimal allocation and sizing of RDGs in radial distributed systems (RDS). …”
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Energy optimization using adaptive control algorithm to enhance the performance of SDN_IOT environment by I. Varalakshmi, M. Thenmozhi

“…The system reduces energy consumption by 18%, improves detection accuracy by 2% (from 97.5% to 99.4%), and lowers the false positive rate to 0.01% compared to existing algorithms. …”
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An Enhanced Genetic Algorithm for Optimized Educational Assessment Test Generation Through Population Variation by Doru-Anastasiu Popescu

“…The most important aspect of a genetic algorithm (GA) lies in the optimal solution found. …”
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Urban flood hazard assessment using FLA-optimized boost algorithms in Ankara, Türkiye by Enes Gul

“…By applying advanced boosting algorithms—specifically, XGBoost, GradientBoost, and CatBoost—along with hyperparameter optimization through the Fick’s law algorithm (FLA), this research introduces an innovative methodology aimed at improving the reliability and accuracy of flood hazard assessments in Ankara’s urban landscape. …”
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A FPGA Accelerator of Distributed A3C Algorithm with Optimal Resource Deployment by Fen Ge, Guohui Zhang, Ziyu Li, Fang Zhou

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A Fast Satellite Selection Algorithm Based on Hierarchical Clustering and Iterative Subset Optimization by Dan Jing, Weidie Li, Liang Han, Xinchen Li, Liangchao Li, Yan Zhang, Liang Guo, Mengdao Xing

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Flow direction algorithm for optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays considering arc flash by Dina K. Mahmoud, Shady H．E．Abdel Aleem, Ahmed M. Ibrahim, Mahmoud M. Sayed, Wael Abdelfattah

“…This paper presents a novel meta-heuristic optimization method called flow direction algorithm (FDA) to achieve optimal coordination of Directional Overcurrent Relays (DOCRs) while considering the impact of Arc Flash (AF). …”
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Optimization Design Method of Pipe-Insulating Joints Based on Surrogate Model and Genetic Algorithm by Chen Guo, Zheng Yang, Jianbo Dong, Yanchao Yue, Linjun Tian, Ping Ma

“…This improves the computational efficiency of the optimization algorithm by establishing a surrogate model, which can be used to optimize the dimensions of insulation joints.…”
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Optimal scheduling method for multi-regional integrated energy system based on dynamic robust optimization algorithm and bi-level Stackelberg model by Bo Zhou, Erchao Li, Wenjing Liang

“…Finally, a combination algorithm of improved robust optimization over time (ROOT) and CPLEX is proposed to solve the established game model. …”
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A novel solid waste instance creation for an optimized capacitated vehicle routing model using discrete smell agent optimization algorithm by Ahmed T. Salawudeen, Olusesi A. Meadows, Basira Yahaya, Muhammed B. Mu'azu

“…The developed model was optimized using a new discrete smell agent optimization (SAO) algorithm and compared to firefly algorithm (FA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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Image cluster algorithm of hybrid encoding method by Chun-hui ZHAO, Xue-yuan LI, Ying CUI

“…In the clustering analysis based on swarm intelligence optimization algorithm,the most of encoding method only used single form,and this method might be limit range of search space,the algorithm was easy to fall into local op-timum.In order to solve this problem,image clustering algorithm of hybrid encoding (HEICA) was proposed.Firstly,a hybrid encoding model based on image clustering was established,this method could expand the scope of the search space.Meanwhile,it was combined with two optimization algorithms which improved rain forest algorithm (IRFA) and quantum particle swarm optimization (QPSO),this method could improve the global search capability.In the simulation experiment,it was carried out to illustrate the performance of the proposed method based on four datasets.Compared with results form four measured cluster algorithm.The experimental results show that the algorithm has strong global search capability,high stability and clustering effect.…”
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Ultra Short-Term Charging Load Forecasting Based on Improved Data Decomposition and Hybrid Neural Network by Shaoyang Yin, Zhaohui Chen, Wanyuan Liu, Zhiwen Su

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An Improved MOEA/D Based on Reference Distance for Software Project Portfolio Optimization by Jing Xiao, Jing-Jing Li, Xi-Xi Hong, Min-Mei Huang, Xiao-Min Hu, Yong Tang, Chang-Qin Huang

“…In this paper, we propose an improved MOEA/D (multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition) based on reference distance (MOEA/D_RD) to solve the software project portfolio optimization problems with optimizing 2, 3, and 4 objectives. …”
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An Improved Large Neighborhood Search for Network-Level Airport Slot Allocation Optimization by Qiangzhe Wang, Yuanyuan Ma, Yifan Xu, Zhiyuan Shen, Dan Li

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Intelligent Modeling and Experimental Investigation of the Collar's Impact on Reducing Scour around the Spur Dike by Hojat Karami, Alireza Rezaei, Amin Atarodi

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Optimizing RetinaNet anchors using differential evolution for improved object detection by Asaad Mohammed, Hosny M. Ibrahim, Nagwa M. Omar

“…Specifically, we propose an optimization algorithm based on Differential Evolution (DE) that adjusts anchor scales and ratios while determining the most appropriate number of these parameters for each dataset based on the annotated data. …”
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Heuristic Optimization-Assisted Dilated Convolution Neural Network With Gated Recurrent Unit for Channel Estimation in NOMA-OFDM System by Vijayakumar Kondepogu, Budhaditya Bhattacharyya

“…The loss functions in the model are optimized by using the Improved Pelican Optimization Algorithm (IPOA). …”
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