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Metaheuristic algorithms are widely used for solving complex problems due to their ability to provide near-optimal solutions. But the execution time of these algorithms increases with the problem size and/or solution space. And, to get more…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-12-16 Henish Soliya , Anugrah Jain

We propose a framework for online meta-optimization of parameters that govern optimization, called Amortized Proximal Optimization (APO). We first interpret various existing neural network optimizers as approximate stochastic proximal point…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-03-02 Juhan Bae , Paul Vicol , Jeff Z. HaoChen , Roger Grosse

This paper presents the Goat Optimization Algorithm (GOA), a novel bio-inspired metaheuristic optimization technique inspired by goats' adaptive foraging, strategic movement, and parasite avoidance behaviors.GOA is designed to balance…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-03-05 Hamed Nozari , Hoessein Abdi , Agnieszka Szmelter-Jarosz

In today's day and time solving real-world complex problems has become fundamentally vital and critical task. Many of these are combinatorial problems, where optimal solutions are sought rather than exact solutions. Traditional optimization…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2024-09-05 Pravin S Game , Vinod Vaze , Emmanuel M

This paper introduces a new optimisation algorithm, called Adaptive Bacterial Colony Optimisation (ABCO), modelled after the foraging behaviour of E. coli bacteria. The algorithm follows three stages--explore, exploit and reproduce--and is…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-05-05 Barisi Kogam , Yevgeniya Kovalchuk , Mohamed Medhat Gaber

This paper presents the Firefighter Optimization (FFO) algorithm as a new hybrid metaheuristic for optimization problems. This algorithm stems inspiration from the collaborative strategies often deployed by firefighters in firefighting…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2024-06-04 M. Z. Naser , A. Z. Naser

This study proposes the GOOSE algorithm as a novel metaheuristic algorithm based on the goose's behavior during rest and foraging. The goose stands on one leg and keeps his balance to guard and protect other individuals in the flock. The…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2024-10-18 Rebwar Khalid Hamad , Tarik A. Rashid

This article proposes the Ecological Cycle Optimizer (ECO), a novel metaheuristic algorithm inspired by energy flow and material cycling in ecosystems. ECO draws an analogy between the dynamic process of solving optimization problems and…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-08-29 Boyu Ma , Jiaxiao Shi , Yiming Ji , Zhengpu Wang

Asynchronous Partial Overlay (APO) is a search algorithm that uses cooperative mediation to solve Distributed Constraint Satisfaction Problems (DisCSPs). The algorithm partitions the search into different subproblems of the DisCSP. The…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2014-01-16 Tal Grinshpoun , Amnon Meisels

Purpose: Optimization challenges in science, engineering, and real-world applications often involve complex, high-dimensional, and multimodal search spaces. Traditional optimization methods frequently struggle with local optima entrapment,…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-11-04 Sreeja Singh , Tamal Ghosh

Metaheuristic algorithms are optimization methods that are inspired by real phenomena in nature or the behavior of living beings, e.g., animals, to be used for solving complex problems, as in engineering, energy optimization, health care,…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-06-16 Ardalan H. Awlla , Tarik A. Rashid , Ronak M. Abdullah

Global optimization solves real-world problems numerically or analytically by minimizing their objective functions. Most of the analytical algorithms are greedy and computationally intractable. Metaheuristics are nature-inspired…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2021-02-04 Farouq Zitouni , Saad Harous , Abdelghani Belkeram , Lokman Elhakim Baba Hammou

In this paper, a novel bio-inspired optimization algorithm is proposed, called Bombardier Beetle Optimizer (BBO). This type of species is very intelligent, which has an ability to defense and escape from predators. The principles of the…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-10-21 Hisham A. Shehadeh , Mohd Yamani Idna Idris , Iqbal H. Jebril

Nature-inspired algorithms are among the most powerful algorithms for optimization. In this study, a new nature-inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm, called bat algorithm (BA), is introduced for solving engineering optimization…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2012-11-29 Xin-She Yang , Amir H. Gandomi

Nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithms are important components of artificial intelligence, and are increasingly used across disciplines to tackle various types of challenging optimization problems. This paper demonstrates the usefulness…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2024-08-20 Elvis Han Cui , Zizhao Zhang , Culsome Junwen Chen , Weng Kee Wong

The performance of the meta-heuristic algorithms often depends on their parameter settings. Appropriate tuning of the underlying parameters can drastically improve the performance of a meta-heuristic. The Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), a…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2017-07-07 Varun Kumar Ojha , Ajith Abraham , Vaclav Snasel

In this paper, a novel swarm intelligent algorithm is proposed, known as the fitness dependent optimizer (FDO). The bee swarming reproductive process and their collective decision-making have inspired this algorithm; it has no algorithmic…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2019-04-11 Jaza M. Abdullah , Tarik A. Rashid

In this paper, a new swarm intelligence algorithm based on orca behaviors is proposed for problem solving. The algorithm called artificial orca algorithm (AOA) consists of simulating the orca lifestyle and in particular the social…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2023-02-20 Habiba Drias , Lydia Sonia Bendimerad , Yassine Drias

Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is a metaheuristic proposed by Marco Dorigo in 1991 based on behavior of biological ants. Pheromone laying and selection of shortest route with the help of pheromone inspired development of first ACO algorithm.…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2019-08-28 Aleem Akhtar

In this paper, a novel swarm intelligent algorithm is proposed called ant nesting algorithm (ANA). The algorithm is inspired by Leptothorax ants and mimics the behavior of ants searching for positions to deposit grains while building a new…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2021-12-14 Deeam Najmadeen Hama Rashid , Tarik A. Rashid , Seyedali Mirjalili
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