Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Prasanjit Chakraborty, Sukanta Nama, Apu Kumar Saha
Summary: In this paper, a hybrid slime mould algorithm is proposed to address the issue of local optima stagnation and improve the exploitation ability of the algorithm. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithm is demonstrated through comparisons with other metaheuristic algorithms on benchmark problems and engineering optimization problems.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Essam H. Houssein, Mohamed A. Mahdy, Doaa Shebl, Awais Manzoor, Ram Sarkar, Waleed M. Mohamed
Summary: A multi-objective optimization algorithm called MOSMA based on the Slime mould algorithm was proposed and validated on the CEC'20 multi-objective benchmark test functions, showing that MOSMA has better solution capability compared to the other six algorithms.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Manoharan Premkumar, Pradeep Jangir, Ravichandran Sowmya, Hassan Haes Alhelou, Ali Asghar Heidari, Huiling Chen
Summary: This paper introduces a multi-objective Slime Mould Algorithm (MOSMA) for handling multi-objective optimization problems in industries, combining SMA mechanisms and non-dominated sorting approach to improve solution quality.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sirote Khunkitti, Apirat Siritaratiwat, Suttichai Premrudeepreechacharn
Summary: This paper proposes a solution for solving MOOPF problems based on SMA, considering cost, emission, and transmission line loss as part of the objective functions in a power system. Through investigation of the performance on IEEE 30-, 57-, and 118-bus systems, it is found that SMA provides better solutions compared to other algorithms in the literature, and efficient Pareto fronts can be obtained.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ahmed A. Ewees, Fatma H. Ismail, Ahmed T. Sahlol
Summary: This paper proposes a hybrid approach for solving global optimization and feature selection problems, combining Gradient-Based Optimizer and Slime Mould Algorithm. The experimental results demonstrate that this approach outperforms other algorithms in terms of performance, speed, and stability.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yun Liu, Ali Asghar Heidari, Xiaojia Ye, Guoxi Liang, Huiling Chen, Caitou He
Summary: The study presents an advanced SMA-based algorithm, CNMSMA, incorporating Nelder-Mead simplex strategy and chaotic map, for efficiently and accurately estimating the unknown parameters of photovoltaic solar cells, demonstrating excellent convergence rapidity and stability.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Mohamed Abdel-Basset, Reda Mohamed, Karam M. Sallam, Ripon K. Chakrabortty, Michael J. Ryan
Summary: The paper proposed a binary version of the slime mould algorithm, BSMA, for solving MKP, and developed a more efficient variant called IBSMA with the research on three different transfer function families and two improvement steps, along with the utilization of a repair mechanism to handle constraints and infeasible solutions.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuanye Wei, Yongquan Zhou, Qifang Luo, Wu Deng
Summary: The paper introduces an improved slime mould algorithm (ISMA) to solve the optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem, and the performance evaluation and experimental results show that ISMA outperforms in accuracy and computational efficiency.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Tribhuvan Singh
Summary: This paper proposes a chaotic number-based slime mould algorithm (CSMA) to solve the economic load dispatch (ELD) problem. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm significantly reduces the total generation cost compared to the traditional slime mould algorithm (SMA).
APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Dinesh Dhawale, Vikram Kumar Kamboj, Priyanka Anand
Summary: The combination of Slime mold algorithm with chaotic algorithm, known as chaotic slime mold algorithm (CSMA), demonstrates superior performance in benchmark functions and multidisciplinary engineering design problems, showing better solution accuracy compared to other algorithms.
ENGINEERING WITH COMPUTERS
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Rakesh P. Badoni, Jayakrushna Sahoo, Shwetabh Srivastava, Mukesh Mann, D. K. Gupta, Swati Verma, Predrag S. Stanimirovic, Lev A. Kazakovtsev, Darjan Karabasevic
Summary: This paper introduces an algorithm that effectively tackles the university course timetable problem by combining exploration and exploitation strategies. The algorithm uses a genetic algorithm to explore the search space and an iterated local search algorithm to enhance the solution. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm produces competitive outcomes compared to existing algorithms and effectively overcomes the limitation of local optima.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Md. Shadman Abid, Hasan Jamil Apon, Ashik Ahmed, Khandaker Adil Morshed
Summary: This paper presents an optimal load shedding technique using the Chaotic Slime Mould Algorithm (CSMA) to achieve efficient islanding operation in a distribution system with Distributed Generation (DG). The proposed method outperforms other algorithms in terms of remaining load and voltage stability.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Bulent Nafi Ornek, Salih Berkan Aydemir, Timur Duzenli, Bilal Ozak
Summary: The study combines the position updates of the sine cosine algorithm with the slime mould algorithm to improve its convergence and ability to find global optima. The proposed hybrid algorithm, which modifies the oscillation processes of slime moulds, demonstrates highly effective exploration and exploitation capabilities. Experimental results show that it outperforms the standard sine cosine and slime mould algorithms in escaping local optima with faster convergence.
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTERS IN SIMULATION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Manoj Kumar Naik, Rutuparna Panda, Ajith Abraham
Summary: The slime mould algorithm is effective in function optimization but limited by the use of two random search agents; an adaptive opposition slime mould algorithm is proposed to improve exploration and exploitation; experimental results show that AOSMA outperforms other optimization algorithms.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Qifang Luo, Shihong Yin, Guo Zhou, Weiping Meng, Yixin Zhao, Yongquan Zhou
Summary: This paper introduces a multi-objective equilibrium optimizer slime mould algorithm (MOEOSMA) for solving real-world constraint engineering problems. The proposed algorithm outperforms existing multi-objective slime mould algorithms in terms of optimization performance. MOEOSMA incorporates dynamic coefficients for adjusting exploration and exploitation trends, an elite archiving mechanism for promoting convergence, a crowding distance method for maintaining Pareto front distribution, and an equilibrium pool strategy for enhancing exploration ability. Experimental results demonstrate that MOEOSMA not only finds more Pareto optimal solutions, but also maintains a good distribution in decision and objective spaces. Statistical analysis shows that MOEOSMA has a strong competitive advantage in terms of convergence, diversity, uniformity, and extensiveness, and its overall performance is significantly better than other comparable algorithms.
STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Essam H. Houssein, Mohamed H. Hassan, Mohamed A. Mahdy, Salah Kamel
Summary: This paper proposes an enhanced version of Equilibrium Optimizer (EO) called Enhanced Equilibrium Optimizer (EEO) for solving global optimization and optimal power flow (OPF) problems. The proposed algorithm improves upon the original EO by introducing a new performance reinforcement strategy with the Levy Flight mechanism. The efficacy of the EEO algorithm is demonstrated through comparisons with other algorithms on the CEC'20 test suite, as well as its application to the OPF problem on the IEEE 30-bus test system. The results show that the EEO algorithm outperforms other methods by providing better optimized solutions.
APPLIED INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Alexandros Tzanetos, Maude Blondin
Summary: This paper fills the research gap in the field of Concrete Delivery Problem (CDP) by conducting a systematic search and mapping review. It provides an overview of various methods and problem formulations, addresses the consistency between industry needs and existing constraints, and identifies necessary data for practitioners.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ahmed M. Nassef, Essam H. Houssein, Hegazy Rezk, Ahmed Fathy
Summary: This paper introduces a modified hunger games search algorithm for solving global optimization and biomass distributed generator problems. The new algorithm, by addressing some of the shortcomings of the original hunger games search algorithm, improves its performance in solving global optimization problems related to biomass distributed generators. Experimental results show that the new approach outperforms other considered approaches in obtaining optimal parameters and significantly reducing power loss.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Shokoufeh Naderi, Maude J. Blondin, Behrooz Rezaie
Summary: This paper investigates the controller optimization for a 3-DOF helicopter system. Fuzzy logic and adaptive control theory are combined to control the system, with metaheuristic algorithms determining the parameters. The effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method are demonstrated through computer simulations and statistical tests, showing its superiority over standard PSO and other metaheuristic algorithms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Biology
Marwa M. Emam, Nagwan Abdel Samee, Mona M. Jamjoom, Essam H. Houssein
Summary: Brain tumor, defined as abnormal development of synapses in the brain, is one of the worst diseases. Early detection and classification of brain tumors are crucial for prognosis and treatment. This study proposes an evolved and efficient model based on deep learning and improved metaheuristic algorithms to address the challenges of brain tumor classification.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Essam H. Houssein, Awny Sayed
Summary: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive decrease in kidney function over time, especially in individuals with diabetes and high blood pressure. The INFO algorithm, a metaheuristic algorithm for medical treatment, has been modified to improve its performance by utilizing Opposition-Based Learning (OBL) and Dynamic Candidate Solution (DCS) strategies. The proposed mINFO algorithm outperforms other well-known metaheuristic algorithms in the CEC'22 test suite and achieves a high classification accuracy of 93.17% on two CKD datasets.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Essam H. Houssein, Diego Oliva, Emre Celik, Marwa M. Emam, Rania M. Ghoniem
Summary: Feature selection is an optimization problem that aims to simplify and improve the quality of highly dimensional datasets by selecting prominent features and eliminating redundant and irrelevant data to enhance classification accuracy. The Sooty Tern Optimization Algorithm (STOA) and its improved version mSTOA are used to optimize the feature selection problem. However, mSTOA performs better than STOA in terms of convergence to optimal solutions, as validated through experiments and statistical analyses.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Essam H. Houssein, Mohammed R. Saad, Abdelmgeid A. Ali, Hassan Shaban
Summary: This paper proposes a modified orca predation algorithm (LFOPA) that integrates the Levy flight strategy and greedy selection strategy to address the issue of local optima and improve solution quality. LFOPA outperforms other optimizers, including IMODE, CMA-ES, GSA, GWO, MFO, HHO, and OPA, on various test functions and real-world applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Essam H. H. Houssein, Hager N. N. Hassan, Nagwan Abdel Samee, Mona M. M. Jamjoom
Summary: Accurately categorizing cancers using microarray data is crucial, and computational intelligence approaches have been employed to analyze gene expression data. Selecting informative genes is believed to be the most difficult part of cancer diagnosis, and the proposed RUN-SVM approach combines the Runge Kutta optimizer with a support vector machine to select significant genes in cancer tissue detection. The approach is tested on different microarray datasets and statistically outperforms competing algorithms due to its innovative search technique.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Essam H. Houssein, Gaber M. Mohamed, Nagwan Abdel Samee, Reem Alkanhel, Ibrahim A. Ibrahim, Yaser M. Wazery
Summary: This paper proposes an efficient version of the search and rescue optimization algorithm (mSAR) based on opposition-based learning (OBL) for blood-cell image segmentation and solving multi-level thresholding problems. Experimental results demonstrate that mSAR algorithm outperforms other competing algorithms in terms of segmented image quality and feature conservation.
Article
Mathematics
Hesham Alhumade, Essam H. H. Houssein, Hegazy Rezk, Iqbal Ahmed Moujdin, Saad Al-Shahrani
Summary: Recently, the Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm (AHA) has been proposed as a swarm-based method for optimization problems. In this paper, a modified version of AHA called mAHA is proposed, combining genetic operators. Experimental results demonstrate that mAHA improves convergence speed and search results. mAHA is then used for the first time to find the global maximum power point (MPP) in photovoltaic (PV) systems with shading.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Youcef Djenouri, Asma Belhadi, Essam H. Houssein, Gautam Srivastava, Jerry Chun-Wei Lin
Summary: This paper presents a novel intelligent system based on graph convolutional neural networks for road crack detection, which achieves high precision by analyzing image features and training models.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Alaa A. K. Ismaeel, Essam H. Houssein, Doaa Sami Khafaga, Eman Abdullah Aldakheel, Ahmed S. AbdElrazek, Mokhtar Said
Summary: The osprey optimization algorithm (OOA) is a new metaheuristic inspired by the strategy of hunting fish in seas. In this study, OOA is applied to solve the economic load dispatch (ELD) problem in a power system. The performance of OOA is compared against several techniques and it is found to be superior in solving the ELD and combined emission and economic dispatch (CEED) problems compared to other algorithms.
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Premkumar, R. Sowmya, C. Ramakrishnan, Pradeep Jangir, Essam H. Houssein, Sanchari Deb, Nallapaneni Manoj
Summary: The use of electrical energy storage systems (EESS) is considered a feasible approach to mitigate the unpredictability of sustainable distributed generators and intermittent energy sources in microgrids. Among the various power storage methods, battery energy storage (BES) is the most effective. This study proposes an enhanced mixed particle swarm optimizer (EMPSO) to solve the unit commitment (UC) problem in microgrids with EESS, considering BES degradation. The results demonstrate that the EMPSO-Q algorithm is efficient in handling the UC problem.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Saroj Kumar Sahoo, M. Premkumar, Apu Kumar Saha, Essam H. Houssein, Saurabh Wanjari, Marwa M. Emam
Summary: In this research, a multi-objective variant of the moth flame optimization algorithm, called MOQRMFO, is proposed by incorporating non-dominated sorting and crowding distance approaches. Experimental results show that the MOQRMFO algorithm outperforms other algorithms in solving multi-objective benchmarks and real-world problems.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Wei Gao, Shuangshuang Ge
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review of slope stability research based on artificial intelligence methods, focusing on slope stability computation and evaluation. The review covers studies using quasi-physical intelligence methods, simulated evolutionary methods, swarm intelligence methods, hybrid intelligence methods, artificial neural network methods, vector machine methods, and other intelligence methods. The merits, demerits, and state-of-the-art research advancement of these studies are analyzed, and possible research directions for slope stability investigation based on artificial intelligence methods are suggested.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Khuong Le Nguyen, Hoa Thi Trinh, Saeed Banihashemi, Thong M. Pham
Summary: This study investigated the influence of input parameters on the shear strength of RC squat walls and found that ensemble learning models, particularly XGBoost, can effectively predict the shear strength. The axial load had a greater influence than reinforcement ratio, and longitudinal reinforcement had a more significant impact compared to horizontal and vertical reinforcement. The performance of XGBoost model outperforms traditional design models and reducing input features still yields reliable predictions.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Bo Hu, Huiyan Zhang, Xiaoyi Wang, Li Wang, Jiping Xu, Qian Sun, Zhiyao Zhao, Lei Zhang
Summary: A deep hierarchical echo state network (DHESN) is proposed to address the limitations of shallow coupled structures. By using transfer entropy, candidate variables with strong causal relationships are selected and a hierarchical reservoir structure is established to improve prediction accuracy. Simulation results demonstrate that DHESN performs well in predicting algal bloom.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Limin Wang, Lingling Li, Qilong Li, Kuo Li
Summary: This paper discusses the urgency of learning complex multivariate probability distributions due to the increase in data variability and quantity. It introduces a highly scalable classifier called TAN, which utilizes maximum weighted spanning tree (MWST) for graphical modeling. The paper theoretically proves the feasibility of extending one-dependence MWST to model high-dependence relationships and proposes a heuristic search strategy to improve the fitness of the extended topology to data. Experimental results demonstrate that this algorithm achieves a good bias-variance tradeoff and competitive classification performance compared to other high-dependence or ensemble learning algorithms.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhejing Hu, Gong Chen, Yan Liu, Xiao Ma, Nianhong Guan, Xiaoying Wang
Summary: Anxiety is a prevalent issue and music therapy has been found effective in reducing anxiety. To meet the diverse needs of individuals, a novel model called the spatio-temporal therapeutic music transfer model (StTMTM) is proposed.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Nur Ezlin Zamri, Mohd. Asyraf Mansor, Mohd Shareduwan Mohd Kasihmuddin, Siti Syatirah Sidik, Alyaa Alway, Nurul Atiqah Romli, Yueling Guo, Siti Zulaikha Mohd Jamaludin
Summary: In this study, a hybrid logic mining model was proposed by combining the logic mining approach with the Modified Niche Genetic Algorithm. This model improves the generalizability and storage capacity of the retrieved induced logic. Various modifications were made to address other issues. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed model outperforms baseline methods in terms of accuracy, precision, specificity, and correlation coefficient.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
David Jacob Kedziora, Tien-Dung Nguyen, Katarzyna Musial, Bogdan Gabrys
Summary: The paper addresses the problem of efficiently optimizing machine learning solutions by reducing the configuration space of ML pipelines and leveraging historical performance. The experiments conducted show that opportunistic/systematic meta-knowledge can improve ML outcomes, and configuration-space culling is optimal when balanced. The utility and impact of meta-knowledge depend on various factors and are crucial for generating informative meta-knowledge bases.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
G. Sophia Jasmine, Rajasekaran Stanislaus, N. Manoj Kumar, Thangamuthu Logeswaran
Summary: In the context of a rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, this research investigates the ideal locations for EV charging stations and capacitors in power grids to enhance voltage stability and reduce power losses. A hybrid approach combining the Fire Hawk Optimizer and Spiking Neural Network is proposed, which shows promising results in improving system performance. The optimization approach has the potential to enhance the stability and efficiency of electric grids.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhijiang Wu, Guofeng Ma
Summary: This study proposes a natural language processing-based framework for requirement retrieval and document association, which can help to mine and retrieve documents related to project managers' requirements. The framework analyzes the ontology relevance and emotional preference of requirements. The results show that the framework performs well in terms of iterations and threshold, and there is a significant matching between the retrieved documents and the requirements, which has significant managerial implications for construction safety management.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yung-Kuan Chan, Chuen-Horng Lin, Yuan-Rong Ben, Ching-Lin Wang, Shu-Chun Yang, Meng-Hsiun Tsai, Shyr-Shen Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel method for dog identification using nose-print recognition, which can be applied to controlling stray dogs, locating lost pets, and pet insurance verification. The method achieves high recognition accuracy through two-stage segmentation and feature extraction using a genetic algorithm.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Shaohua Song, Elena Tappia, Guang Song, Xianliang Shi, T. C. E. Cheng
Summary: This study aims to optimize supplier selection and demand allocation decisions for omni-channel retailers in order to achieve supply chain resilience. It proposes a two-phase approach that takes into account various factors such as supplier evaluation and demand allocation.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jinyan Hu, Yanping Jiang
Summary: This paper examines the allocation problem of shared parking spaces considering parking unpunctuality and no-shows. It proposes an effective approach using sample average approximation (SAA) combined with an accelerating Benders decomposition (ABD) algorithm to solve the problem. The numerical experiments demonstrate the significance of supply-demand balance for the operation and user satisfaction of the shared parking system.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Soroor Motie, Bijan Raahemi
Summary: Financial fraud is a persistent problem in the finance industry, but Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) have emerged as a powerful tool for detecting fraudulent activities. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art technologies in using GNNs for financial fraud detection, identifies gaps and limitations in existing research, and suggests potential directions for future research.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Enhao Ning, Changshuo Wang, Huang Zhang, Xin Ning, Prayag Tiwari
Summary: This review provides a detailed overview of occluded person re-identification methods and conducts a systematic analysis and comparison of existing deep learning-based approaches. It offers important theoretical and practical references for future research in the field.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jiajun Ma, Songyu Hu, Jianzhong Fu, Gui Chen
Summary: The article presents a novel visual hierarchical attention detector for multi-scale defect location and classification, utilizing texture, semantic, and instance features of defects through a hierarchical attention mechanism, achieving multi-scale defect detection in bearing images with complex backgrounds.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2024)