Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Abstract
This
study
introduces
an
optimized
design
approach
for
west-facing
room
façades
to
improve
daylighting
while
adhering
LEED
v4.1
sustainability
criteria.
Employing
parametric
modeling,
metaheuristic
optimization,
and
validated
daylight
simulations,
the
research
highlights
African
Vulture
Optimization
Algorithm's
success
in
achieving
100%
compliance
superior
performance
over
random
models
sufficiency
glare
reduction.
Light-colored
materials
transparent
glazing
emerged
as
beneficial
points.
Despite
computational
limitations
need
empirical
validation,
this
method
offers
architects
versatile
sustainable
solutions.
Comparative
analysis
reveals
algorithm's
strong
performance,
although
opportunities
exist
refinement.
Future
directions
include
contrasting
algorithm
with
other
optimization
methods,
focusing
on
backing,
assessing
environmental
human-centric
impacts,
adapting
varied
building
types
conditions,
examining
diverse
geographical
material
factors.
work
advances
daylight-integrated
façade
design,
suggesting
a
more
comprehensive
framework
optimization.
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 12 - 42
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
In
recent
years,
scholars
have
developed
and
enhanced
optimization
algorithms
to
tackle
high-dimensional
engineering
challenges.
The
primary
challenge
of
lies
in
striking
a
balance
between
exploring
wide
search
space
focusing
on
specific
regions.
Meanwhile,
design
problems
are
intricate
come
with
various
constraints.
This
research
introduces
novel
approach
called
Hippo
Swarm
Optimization
(HSO),
inspired
by
the
behavior
hippos,
designed
address
real-world
HSO
encompasses
four
distinct
strategies
based
hippos
different
scenarios:
starvation
search,
alpha
margination,
competition.
To
assess
effectiveness
HSO,
we
conducted
experiments
using
CEC2017
test
set,
featuring
highest
dimensional
problems,
CEC2022
constrained
problems.
parallel,
employed
14
established
as
control
group.
experimental
outcomes
reveal
that
outperforms
well-known
algorithms,
achieving
first
average
ranking
out
them
CEC2022.
Across
classical
consistently
delivers
best
results.
These
results
substantiate
highly
effective
algorithm
for
both
Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6), P. 215 - 215
Published: June 18, 2024
Every
organization
typically
comprises
various
internal
components,
including
regional
branches,
operations
centers/field
offices,
major
transportation
hubs,
and
operational
units,
among
others,
housing
a
population
susceptible
to
disaster
impacts.
Moreover,
organizations
often
possess
resources
such
as
staff,
vehicles,
medical
facilities,
which
can
mitigate
human
casualties
address
needs
across
affected
areas.
However,
despite
the
importance
of
managing
disasters
within
organizational
networks,
there
remains
research
gap
in
development
mathematical
models
for
scenarios,
specifically
incorporating
offices
external
stakeholders
relief
centers.
Addressing
this
gap,
study
examines
an
optimization
model
both
before
after
planning
humanitarian
supply
chain
logistical
framework
organization.
The
areas
are
defined
stakeholders,
facilities.
A
mixed-integer
nonlinear
is
formulated
minimize
overall
costs,
considering
factors
penalty
costs
untreated
injuries
demand,
delays
rescue
item
distribution
operations,
waiting
injured
emergency
vehicles
air
ambulances.
implemented
using
GAMS
software
47.1.0
test
problems
different
scales,
with
Grasshopper
Optimization
Algorithm
proposed
larger-scale
scenarios.
Numerical
examples
provided
show
effectiveness
feasibility
validate
metaheuristic
approach.
Sensitivity
analysis
conducted
assess
model’s
performance
under
conditions,
key
managerial
insights
implications
discussed.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(16), P. 3329 - 3329
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
This
paper
proposes
an
improved
African
vulture
optimization
algorithm
(IROAVOA),
which
integrates
the
random
opposition-based
learning
strategy
and
disturbance
factor
to
solve
problems
such
as
relatively
weak
global
search
capability
poor
ability
balance
exploration
exploitation
stages.
IROAVOA
is
divided
into
two
parts.
Firstly,
introduced
in
population
initialization
stage
improve
diversity
of
population,
enabling
more
comprehensively
explore
potential
solution
space
convergence
speed
algorithm.
Secondly,
at
increase
randomness
algorithm,
effectively
avoiding
falling
local
optimal
allowing
a
better
To
verify
effectiveness
proposed
comprehensive
testing
was
conducted
using
23
benchmark
test
functions,
CEC2019
suite,
engineering
problems.
The
compared
with
seven
state-of-the-art
metaheuristic
algorithms
experiments
five
experiments.
experimental
results
indicate
that
achieved
mean
values
all
functions
significant
improvement
speed.
It
can
also
than
other
algorithms.
Electronic Research Archive,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1), P. 471 - 512
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
<p>An
improved
metaheuristic
algorithm
called
the
Crossover
strategy
integrated
Secretary
Bird
Optimization
Algorithm
(CSBOA)
is
proposed
in
this
work
for
solving
real
optimization
problems.
This
logistic-tent
chaotic
mapping
initialization,
an
differential
mutation
operator,
and
crossover
strategies
with
(SBOA)
a
better
quality
solution
faster
convergence.
To
evaluate
performance
of
CSBOA,
two
sets
standard
benchmark
set,
CEC2017
CEC2022,
were
applied
first.
The
Wilcoxon
rank
sum
test
Friedman
also
used
to
statistically
compare
CSBOA
seven
common
metaheuristics.
comparisons
demonstrated
that
more
competitive
than
other
algorithms
on
most
functions.
Additionally,
was
validated
challenging
engineering
design
case
studies.
Comparative
results
showed
provides
accurate
solutions
SBOA
algorithms,
suggesting
viability
dealing
global
problems.</p>
Electronic Research Archive,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1), P. 471 - 512
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
<p>An
improved
metaheuristic
algorithm
called
the
Crossover
strategy
integrated
Secretary
Bird
Optimization
Algorithm
(CSBOA)
is
proposed
in
this
work
for
solving
real
optimization
problems.
This
logistic-tent
chaotic
mapping
initialization,
an
differential
mutation
operator,
and
crossover
strategies
with
(SBOA)
a
better
quality
solution
faster
convergence.
To
evaluate
performance
of
CSBOA,
two
sets
standard
benchmark
set,
CEC2017
CEC2022,
were
applied
first.
The
Wilcoxon
rank
sum
test
Friedman
also
used
to
statistically
compare
CSBOA
seven
common
metaheuristics.
comparisons
demonstrated
that
more
competitive
than
other
algorithms
on
most
functions.
Additionally,
was
validated
challenging
engineering
design
case
studies.
Comparative
results
showed
provides
accurate
solutions
SBOA
algorithms,
suggesting
viability
dealing
global
problems.</p>
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 10, 2025
Abstract
In
this
paper,
we
propose
a
novel
multi-objective
particle
swarm
optimization
algorithm
with
task
allocation
and
archive-guided
mutation
strategy
(TAMOPSO),
which
effectively
solves
the
problem
of
inefficient
search
in
traditional
algorithms
by
assigning
different
evolutionary
tasks
to
particles
characteristics.
First,
TAMOPSO
divides
multiple
subpopulations
according
distribution
status
each
iteration
population
designs
new
mechanism
improve
efficiency.
Second,
adopts
an
adaptive
Lévy
flight
growth
rate,
automatically
increasing
global
variation
probability
expand
range
when
converges
enhancing
local
conduct
fine
disperses
realize
dynamics
variations.
Finally,
measures
contribution
through
evolution
rate
index
filters
out
valuable
historical
solutions
for
subsequent
reuse
accelerate
convergence
speed;
addition,
improves
individual
optimal
selection
mechanism,
changes
bias
algorithm,
ensures
that
has
equal
opportunity,
enhances
fairness
process.
The
process
is
enhanced
at
same
time.
performance
compared
ten
existing
on
22
standard
test
problems,
experimental
results
show
outperforms
other
several
problems
better
solving
problems.
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(4), P. 1767 - 1789
Published: July 4, 2023
Abstract
The
production
scheduling
(PS)
problem
is
a
challenging
task
that
involves
assigning
manufacturing
resources
to
jobs
while
ensuring
all
constraints
are
satisfied.
key
difficulty
in
PS
determining
the
appropriate
order
of
operations.
In
this
study,
we
propose
novel
optimization
algorithm
called
quantum-inspired
African
vultures
with
an
elite
mutation
strategy
(QEMAVOA)
address
issue.
QEMAVOA
enhanced
version
vulture
incorporates
three
new
improvement
strategies.
Firstly,
enhance
QEMAVOA’s
diversification
ability,
population
diversity
enriched
by
introduction
quantum
double-chain
encoding
initialization
phase
QEMAVOA.
Secondly,
implementation
rotating
gate
will
balance
and
exploitation
capabilities,
leading
better
solution.
Finally,
purpose
improving
exploitability
QEMAVOA,
introduced.
To
evaluate
performance
apply
it
two
benchmark
problems:
flexible
job
shop
parallel
machine
scheduling.
results
compared
those
existing
algorithms
literature.
test
reveal
surpasses
comparison
accuracy,
stability,
speed
convergence.
Journal of Computational Design and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 2122 - 2146
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Abstract
Sand
cat
swarm
optimization
(SCSO)
is
a
recently
introduced
popular
intelligence
metaheuristic
algorithm,
which
has
two
significant
limitations
–
low
convergence
accuracy
and
the
tendency
to
get
stuck
in
local
optima.
To
alleviate
these
issues,
this
paper
proposes
an
improved
SCSO
based
on
arithmetic
algorithm
(AOA),
refracted
opposition-based
learning
crisscross
strategy,
called
sand
(SC-AOA),
AOA
balance
exploration
exploitation
reduce
possibility
of
falling
into
optimum,
used
strategy
enhance
accuracy.
The
effectiveness
SC-AOA
benchmarked
10
benchmark
functions,
CEC
2014,
2017,
2022,
eight
engineering
problems.
results
show
that
competitive
performance.