Feature selection serves as a critical preprocessing step inmachine learning,focusing on identifying and preserving the most relevant features to improve the efficiency and performance of classification algorithms.Par...Feature selection serves as a critical preprocessing step inmachine learning,focusing on identifying and preserving the most relevant features to improve the efficiency and performance of classification algorithms.Particle Swarm Optimization has demonstrated significant potential in addressing feature selection challenges.However,there are inherent limitations in Particle Swarm Optimization,such as the delicate balance between exploration and exploitation,susceptibility to local optima,and suboptimal convergence rates,hinder its performance.To tackle these issues,this study introduces a novel Leveraged Opposition-Based Learning method within Fitness Landscape Particle Swarm Optimization,tailored for wrapper-based feature selection.The proposed approach integrates:(1)a fitness-landscape adaptive strategy to dynamically balance exploration and exploitation,(2)the lever principle within Opposition-Based Learning to improve search efficiency,and(3)a Local Selection and Re-optimization mechanism combined with random perturbation to expedite convergence and enhance the quality of the optimal feature subset.The effectiveness of is rigorously evaluated on 24 benchmark datasets and compared against 13 advancedmetaheuristic algorithms.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms the compared algorithms in classification accuracy on over half of the datasets,whilst also significantly reducing the number of selected features.These findings demonstrate its effectiveness and robustness in feature selection tasks.展开更多
The Multilayer Perceptron(MLP)is a fundamental neural network model widely applied in various domains,particularly for lightweight image classification,speech recognition,and natural language processing tasks.Despite ...The Multilayer Perceptron(MLP)is a fundamental neural network model widely applied in various domains,particularly for lightweight image classification,speech recognition,and natural language processing tasks.Despite its widespread success,training MLPs often encounter significant challenges,including susceptibility to local optima,slow convergence rates,and high sensitivity to initial weight configurations.To address these issues,this paper proposes a Latin Hypercube Opposition-based Elite Variation Artificial Protozoa Optimizer(LOEV-APO),which enhances both global exploration and local exploitation simultaneously.LOEV-APO introduces a hybrid initialization strategy that combines Latin Hypercube Sampling(LHS)with Opposition-Based Learning(OBL),thus improving the diversity and coverage of the initial population.Moreover,an Elite Protozoa Variation Strategy(EPVS)is incorporated,which applies differential mutation operations to elite candidates,accelerating convergence and strengthening local search capabilities around high-quality solutions.Extensive experiments are conducted on six classification tasks and four function approximation tasks,covering a wide range of problem complexities and demonstrating superior generalization performance.The results demonstrate that LOEV-APO consistently outperforms nine state-of-the-art metaheuristic algorithms and two gradient-based methods in terms of convergence speed,solution accuracy,and robustness.These findings suggest that LOEV-APO serves as a promising optimization tool for MLP training and provides a viable alternative to traditional gradient-based methods.展开更多
Efficient speed controllers for dynamic driving tasks in autonomous vehicles are crucial for ensuring safety and reliability.This study proposes a novel approach for designing a fractional order proportional-integral-...Efficient speed controllers for dynamic driving tasks in autonomous vehicles are crucial for ensuring safety and reliability.This study proposes a novel approach for designing a fractional order proportional-integral-derivative(FOPID)controller that utilizes a modified elite opposition-based artificial hummingbird algorithm(m-AHA)for optimal parameter tuning.Our approach outperforms existing optimization techniques on benchmark functions,and we demonstrate its effectiveness in controlling cruise control systems with increased flexibility and precision.Our study contributes to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology by introducing a novel and efficient method for FOPID controller design that can enhance the driving experience while ensuring safety and reliability.We highlight the significance of our findings by demonstrating how our approach can improve the performance,safety,and reliability of autonomous vehicles.This study’s contributions are particularly relevant in the context of the growing demand for autonomous vehicles and the need for advanced control techniques to ensure their safe operation.Our research provides a promising avenue for further research and development in this area.展开更多
Artificial rabbits optimization(ARO)is a recently proposed biology-based optimization algorithm inspired by the detour foraging and random hiding behavior of rabbits in nature.However,for solving optimization problems...Artificial rabbits optimization(ARO)is a recently proposed biology-based optimization algorithm inspired by the detour foraging and random hiding behavior of rabbits in nature.However,for solving optimization problems,the ARO algorithm shows slow convergence speed and can fall into local minima.To overcome these drawbacks,this paper proposes chaotic opposition-based learning ARO(COARO),an improved version of the ARO algorithm that incorporates opposition-based learning(OBL)and chaotic local search(CLS)techniques.By adding OBL to ARO,the convergence speed of the algorithm increases and it explores the search space better.Chaotic maps in CLS provide rapid convergence by scanning the search space efficiently,since their ergodicity and non-repetitive properties.The proposed COARO algorithm has been tested using thirty-three distinct benchmark functions.The outcomes have been compared with the most recent optimization algorithms.Additionally,the COARO algorithm’s problem-solving capabilities have been evaluated using six different engineering design problems and compared with various other algorithms.This study also introduces a binary variant of the continuous COARO algorithm,named BCOARO.The performance of BCOARO was evaluated on the breast cancer dataset.The effectiveness of BCOARO has been compared with different feature selection algorithms.The proposed BCOARO outperforms alternative algorithms,according to the findings obtained for real applications in terms of accuracy performance,and fitness value.Extensive experiments show that the COARO and BCOARO algorithms achieve promising results compared to other metaheuristic algorithms.展开更多
The flying foxes optimization(FFO)algorithm,as a newly introduced metaheuristic algorithm,is inspired by the survival tactics of flying foxes in heat wave environments.FFO preferentially selects the best-performing in...The flying foxes optimization(FFO)algorithm,as a newly introduced metaheuristic algorithm,is inspired by the survival tactics of flying foxes in heat wave environments.FFO preferentially selects the best-performing individuals.This tendency will cause the newly generated solution to remain closely tied to the candidate optimal in the search area.To address this issue,the paper introduces an opposition-based learning-based search mechanism for FFO algorithm(IFFO).Firstly,this paper introduces niching techniques to improve the survival list method,which not only focuses on the adaptability of individuals but also considers the population’s crowding degree to enhance the global search capability.Secondly,an initialization strategy of opposition-based learning is used to perturb the initial population and elevate its quality.Finally,to verify the superiority of the improved search mechanism,IFFO,FFO and the cutting-edge metaheuristic algorithms are compared and analyzed using a set of test functions.The results prove that compared with other algorithms,IFFO is characterized by its rapid convergence,precise results and robust stability.展开更多
Gorilla troops optimizer(GTO)is a newly developed meta-heuristic algorithm,which is inspired by the collective lifestyle and social intelligence of gorillas.Similar to othermetaheuristics,the convergence accuracy and ...Gorilla troops optimizer(GTO)is a newly developed meta-heuristic algorithm,which is inspired by the collective lifestyle and social intelligence of gorillas.Similar to othermetaheuristics,the convergence accuracy and stability of GTOwill deterioratewhen the optimization problems to be solved becomemore complex and flexible.To overcome these defects and achieve better performance,this paper proposes an improved gorilla troops optimizer(IGTO).First,Circle chaotic mapping is introduced to initialize the positions of gorillas,which facilitates the population diversity and establishes a good foundation for global search.Then,in order to avoid getting trapped in the local optimum,the lens opposition-based learning mechanism is adopted to expand the search ranges.Besides,a novel local search-based algorithm,namely adaptiveβ-hill climbing,is amalgamated with GTO to increase the final solution precision.Attributed to three improvements,the exploration and exploitation capabilities of the basic GTOare greatly enhanced.The performance of the proposed algorithm is comprehensively evaluated and analyzed on 19 classical benchmark functions.The numerical and statistical results demonstrate that IGTO can provide better solution quality,local optimumavoidance,and robustness compared with the basic GTOand five other wellknown algorithms.Moreover,the applicability of IGTOis further proved through resolving four engineering design problems and training multilayer perceptron.The experimental results suggest that IGTO exhibits remarkable competitive performance and promising prospects in real-world tasks.展开更多
To solve the shortcomings of Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,local optimization and slow convergence,an Opposition-based Learning Adaptive Chaotic PSO(LCPSO)algorithm was presented.The chaotic elite oppositi...To solve the shortcomings of Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,local optimization and slow convergence,an Opposition-based Learning Adaptive Chaotic PSO(LCPSO)algorithm was presented.The chaotic elite opposition-based learning process was applied to initialize the entire population,which enhanced the quality of the initial individuals and the population diversity,made the initial individuals distribute in the better quality areas,and accelerated the search efficiency of the algorithm.The inertia weights were adaptively customized during evolution in the light of the degree of premature convergence to balance the local and global search abilities of the algorithm,and the reverse search strategy was introduced to increase the chances of the algorithm escaping the local optimum.The LCPSO algorithm is contrasted to other intelligent algorithms on 10 benchmark test functions with different characteristics,and the simulation experiments display that the proposed algorithm is superior to other intelligence algorithms in the global search ability,search accuracy and convergence speed.In addition,the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm are also verified by the simulation results of engineering design problems.展开更多
As a new bionic algorithm,Spider Monkey Optimization(SMO)has been widely used in various complex optimization problems in recent years.However,the new space exploration power of SMO is limited and the diversity of the...As a new bionic algorithm,Spider Monkey Optimization(SMO)has been widely used in various complex optimization problems in recent years.However,the new space exploration power of SMO is limited and the diversity of the population in SMO is not abundant.Thus,this paper focuses on how to reconstruct SMO to improve its performance,and a novel spider monkey optimization algorithm with opposition-based learning and orthogonal experimental design(SMO^(3))is developed.A position updatingmethod based on the historical optimal domain and particle swarmfor Local Leader Phase(LLP)andGlobal Leader Phase(GLP)is presented to improve the diversity of the population of SMO.Moreover,an opposition-based learning strategy based on self-extremum is proposed to avoid suffering from premature convergence and getting stuck at locally optimal values.Also,a local worst individual elimination method based on orthogonal experimental design is used for helping the SMO algorithm eliminate the poor individuals in time.Furthermore,an extended SMO^(3)named CSMO^(3)is investigated to deal with constrained optimization problems.The proposed algorithm is applied to both unconstrained and constrained functions which include the CEC2006 benchmark set and three engineering problems.Experimental results show that the performance of the proposed algorithm is better than three well-known SMO algorithms and other evolutionary algorithms in unconstrained and constrained problems.展开更多
This study attempts to accelerate the learning ability of an artificial electric field algorithm(AEFA)by attributing it with two mechanisms:elitism and opposition-based learning.Elitism advances the convergence of the...This study attempts to accelerate the learning ability of an artificial electric field algorithm(AEFA)by attributing it with two mechanisms:elitism and opposition-based learning.Elitism advances the convergence of the AEFA towards global optima by retaining the fine-tuned solutions obtained thus far,and opposition-based learning helps enhance its exploration ability.The new version of the AEFA,called elitist opposition leaning-based AEFA(EOAEFA),retains the properties of the basic AEFA while taking advantage of both elitism and opposition-based learning.Hence,the improved version attempts to reach optimum solutions by enabling the diversification of solutions with guaranteed convergence.Higher-order neural networks(HONNs)have single-layer adjustable parameters,fast learning,a robust fault tolerance,and good approximation ability compared with multilayer neural networks.They consider a higher order of input signals,increased the dimensionality of inputs through functional expansion and could thus discriminate between them.However,determining the number of expansion units in HONNs along with their associated parameters(i.e.,weight and threshold)is a bottleneck in the design of such networks.Here,we used EOAEFA to design two HONNs,namely,a pi-sigma neural network and a functional link artificial neural network,called EOAEFA-PSNN and EOAEFA-FLN,respectively,in a fully automated manner.The proposed models were evaluated on financial time-series datasets,focusing on predicting four closing prices,four exchange rates,and three energy prices.Experiments,comparative studies,and statistical tests were conducted to establish the efficacy of the proposed approach.展开更多
Chimp Optimization Algorithm(ChOA)is one of the most efficient recent optimization algorithms,which proved its ability to deal with different problems in various do-mains.However,ChOA suffers from the weakness of the ...Chimp Optimization Algorithm(ChOA)is one of the most efficient recent optimization algorithms,which proved its ability to deal with different problems in various do-mains.However,ChOA suffers from the weakness of the local search technique which leads to a loss of diversity,getting stuck in a local minimum,and procuring premature convergence.In response to these defects,this paper proposes an improved ChOA algorithm based on using Opposition-based learning(OBL)to enhance the choice of better solutions,written as OChOA.Then,utilizing Reinforcement Learning(RL)to improve the local research technique of OChOA,called RLOChOA.This way effectively avoids the algorithm falling into local optimum.The performance of the proposed RLOChOA algorithm is evaluated using the Friedman rank test on a set of CEC 2015 and CEC 2017 benchmark functions problems and a set of CEC 2011 real-world problems.Numerical results and statistical experiments show that RLOChOA provides better solution quality,convergence accuracy and stability compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms.展开更多
Optimization algorithms are crucial for solving NP-hard problems in engineering and computational sciences.Metaheuristic algorithms,in particular,have proven highly effective in complex optimization scenarios characte...Optimization algorithms are crucial for solving NP-hard problems in engineering and computational sciences.Metaheuristic algorithms,in particular,have proven highly effective in complex optimization scenarios characterized by high dimensionality and intricate variable relationships.The Mountain Gazelle Optimizer(MGO)is notably effective but struggles to balance local search refinement and global space exploration,often leading to premature convergence and entrapment in local optima.This paper presents the Improved MGO(IMGO),which integrates three synergistic enhancements:dynamic chaos mapping using piecewise chaotic sequences to boost explo-ration diversity;Opposition-Based Learning(OBL)with adaptive,diversity-driven activation to speed up convergence;and structural refinements to the position update mechanisms to enhance exploitation.The IMGO underwent a comprehensive evaluation using 52 standardised benchmark functions and seven engineering optimization problems.Benchmark evaluations showed that IMGO achieved the highest rank in best solution quality for 31 functions,the highest rank in mean performance for 18 functions,and the highest rank in worst-case performance for 14 functions among 11 competing algorithms.Statistical validation using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests confirmed that IMGO outperformed individual competitors across 16 to 50 functions,depending on the algorithm.At the same time,Friedman ranking analysis placed IMGO with an average rank of 4.15,compared to the baseline MGO’s 4.38,establishing the best overall performance.The evaluation of engineering problems revealed consistent improvements,including an optimal cost of 1.6896 for the welded beam design vs.MGO’s 1.7249,a minimum cost of 5885.33 for the pressure vessel design vs.MGO’s 6300,and a minimum weight of 2964.52 kg for the speed reducer design vs.MGO’s 2990.00 kg.Ablation studies identified OBL as the strongest individual contributor,whereas complete integration achieved superior performance through synergistic interactions among components.Computational complexity analysis established an O(T×N×5×f(P))time complexity,representing a 1.25×increase in fitness evaluation relative to the baseline MGO,validating the favorable accuracy-efficiency trade-offs for practical optimization applications.展开更多
针对以往船舶备件需求预测精度不高,无法满足船舶综合保障的实际问题,文章建立一种基于改进红狐优化算法(improved red fox optimization,IRFO)的支持向量机回归(support vector regression,SVR)的船舶备件预测模型。为进一步提高红狐...针对以往船舶备件需求预测精度不高,无法满足船舶综合保障的实际问题,文章建立一种基于改进红狐优化算法(improved red fox optimization,IRFO)的支持向量机回归(support vector regression,SVR)的船舶备件预测模型。为进一步提高红狐优化算法(red fox optimization,RFO)的寻优精度,重构其全局搜索公式,并融合精英反向学习策略。采用基准测试函数对IRFO算法进行仿真实验,实验表明,IRFO算法比RFO算法、粒子群算法、灰狼优化算法寻优能力更强,综合性能更优。基于船舶备件历史数据,建立IRFO-SVR船舶备件预测模型,通过对比其他模型的预测结果,表明IRFO-SVR的预测效果更佳。展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(62106092)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2024J01822,2024J01820,2022J01916)Natural Science Foundation of Zhangzhou City(ZZ2024J28).
文摘Feature selection serves as a critical preprocessing step inmachine learning,focusing on identifying and preserving the most relevant features to improve the efficiency and performance of classification algorithms.Particle Swarm Optimization has demonstrated significant potential in addressing feature selection challenges.However,there are inherent limitations in Particle Swarm Optimization,such as the delicate balance between exploration and exploitation,susceptibility to local optima,and suboptimal convergence rates,hinder its performance.To tackle these issues,this study introduces a novel Leveraged Opposition-Based Learning method within Fitness Landscape Particle Swarm Optimization,tailored for wrapper-based feature selection.The proposed approach integrates:(1)a fitness-landscape adaptive strategy to dynamically balance exploration and exploitation,(2)the lever principle within Opposition-Based Learning to improve search efficiency,and(3)a Local Selection and Re-optimization mechanism combined with random perturbation to expedite convergence and enhance the quality of the optimal feature subset.The effectiveness of is rigorously evaluated on 24 benchmark datasets and compared against 13 advancedmetaheuristic algorithms.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method outperforms the compared algorithms in classification accuracy on over half of the datasets,whilst also significantly reducing the number of selected features.These findings demonstrate its effectiveness and robustness in feature selection tasks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62376089,62302153,62302154)the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2023BEB024)+1 种基金the Young and Middle-Aged Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Plan in Higher Education Institutions in Hubei Province,China(Grant No.T2023007)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23A20318).
文摘The Multilayer Perceptron(MLP)is a fundamental neural network model widely applied in various domains,particularly for lightweight image classification,speech recognition,and natural language processing tasks.Despite its widespread success,training MLPs often encounter significant challenges,including susceptibility to local optima,slow convergence rates,and high sensitivity to initial weight configurations.To address these issues,this paper proposes a Latin Hypercube Opposition-based Elite Variation Artificial Protozoa Optimizer(LOEV-APO),which enhances both global exploration and local exploitation simultaneously.LOEV-APO introduces a hybrid initialization strategy that combines Latin Hypercube Sampling(LHS)with Opposition-Based Learning(OBL),thus improving the diversity and coverage of the initial population.Moreover,an Elite Protozoa Variation Strategy(EPVS)is incorporated,which applies differential mutation operations to elite candidates,accelerating convergence and strengthening local search capabilities around high-quality solutions.Extensive experiments are conducted on six classification tasks and four function approximation tasks,covering a wide range of problem complexities and demonstrating superior generalization performance.The results demonstrate that LOEV-APO consistently outperforms nine state-of-the-art metaheuristic algorithms and two gradient-based methods in terms of convergence speed,solution accuracy,and robustness.These findings suggest that LOEV-APO serves as a promising optimization tool for MLP training and provides a viable alternative to traditional gradient-based methods.
文摘Efficient speed controllers for dynamic driving tasks in autonomous vehicles are crucial for ensuring safety and reliability.This study proposes a novel approach for designing a fractional order proportional-integral-derivative(FOPID)controller that utilizes a modified elite opposition-based artificial hummingbird algorithm(m-AHA)for optimal parameter tuning.Our approach outperforms existing optimization techniques on benchmark functions,and we demonstrate its effectiveness in controlling cruise control systems with increased flexibility and precision.Our study contributes to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology by introducing a novel and efficient method for FOPID controller design that can enhance the driving experience while ensuring safety and reliability.We highlight the significance of our findings by demonstrating how our approach can improve the performance,safety,and reliability of autonomous vehicles.This study’s contributions are particularly relevant in the context of the growing demand for autonomous vehicles and the need for advanced control techniques to ensure their safe operation.Our research provides a promising avenue for further research and development in this area.
基金funded by Firat University Scientific Research Projects Management Unit for the scientific research project of Feyza AltunbeyÖzbay,numbered MF.23.49.
文摘Artificial rabbits optimization(ARO)is a recently proposed biology-based optimization algorithm inspired by the detour foraging and random hiding behavior of rabbits in nature.However,for solving optimization problems,the ARO algorithm shows slow convergence speed and can fall into local minima.To overcome these drawbacks,this paper proposes chaotic opposition-based learning ARO(COARO),an improved version of the ARO algorithm that incorporates opposition-based learning(OBL)and chaotic local search(CLS)techniques.By adding OBL to ARO,the convergence speed of the algorithm increases and it explores the search space better.Chaotic maps in CLS provide rapid convergence by scanning the search space efficiently,since their ergodicity and non-repetitive properties.The proposed COARO algorithm has been tested using thirty-three distinct benchmark functions.The outcomes have been compared with the most recent optimization algorithms.Additionally,the COARO algorithm’s problem-solving capabilities have been evaluated using six different engineering design problems and compared with various other algorithms.This study also introduces a binary variant of the continuous COARO algorithm,named BCOARO.The performance of BCOARO was evaluated on the breast cancer dataset.The effectiveness of BCOARO has been compared with different feature selection algorithms.The proposed BCOARO outperforms alternative algorithms,according to the findings obtained for real applications in terms of accuracy performance,and fitness value.Extensive experiments show that the COARO and BCOARO algorithms achieve promising results compared to other metaheuristic algorithms.
基金support from the Ningxia Natural Science Foundation Project(2023AAC03361).
文摘The flying foxes optimization(FFO)algorithm,as a newly introduced metaheuristic algorithm,is inspired by the survival tactics of flying foxes in heat wave environments.FFO preferentially selects the best-performing individuals.This tendency will cause the newly generated solution to remain closely tied to the candidate optimal in the search area.To address this issue,the paper introduces an opposition-based learning-based search mechanism for FFO algorithm(IFFO).Firstly,this paper introduces niching techniques to improve the survival list method,which not only focuses on the adaptability of individuals but also considers the population’s crowding degree to enhance the global search capability.Secondly,an initialization strategy of opposition-based learning is used to perturb the initial population and elevate its quality.Finally,to verify the superiority of the improved search mechanism,IFFO,FFO and the cutting-edge metaheuristic algorithms are compared and analyzed using a set of test functions.The results prove that compared with other algorithms,IFFO is characterized by its rapid convergence,precise results and robust stability.
基金This work is financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under Grant 2572014BB06.
文摘Gorilla troops optimizer(GTO)is a newly developed meta-heuristic algorithm,which is inspired by the collective lifestyle and social intelligence of gorillas.Similar to othermetaheuristics,the convergence accuracy and stability of GTOwill deterioratewhen the optimization problems to be solved becomemore complex and flexible.To overcome these defects and achieve better performance,this paper proposes an improved gorilla troops optimizer(IGTO).First,Circle chaotic mapping is introduced to initialize the positions of gorillas,which facilitates the population diversity and establishes a good foundation for global search.Then,in order to avoid getting trapped in the local optimum,the lens opposition-based learning mechanism is adopted to expand the search ranges.Besides,a novel local search-based algorithm,namely adaptiveβ-hill climbing,is amalgamated with GTO to increase the final solution precision.Attributed to three improvements,the exploration and exploitation capabilities of the basic GTOare greatly enhanced.The performance of the proposed algorithm is comprehensively evaluated and analyzed on 19 classical benchmark functions.The numerical and statistical results demonstrate that IGTO can provide better solution quality,local optimumavoidance,and robustness compared with the basic GTOand five other wellknown algorithms.Moreover,the applicability of IGTOis further proved through resolving four engineering design problems and training multilayer perceptron.The experimental results suggest that IGTO exhibits remarkable competitive performance and promising prospects in real-world tasks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61572444,62176238)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,China(222300420088)+3 种基金Training Program of Young Backbone teachers in Colleges and universities in Henan Province,China(2020GGJS006)Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province,China(23HASTIT023)Program for Science&Technology Innovation Teams in Universities of Henan Province,China(23IRTSTHN010)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD2001205).
文摘To solve the shortcomings of Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)algorithm,local optimization and slow convergence,an Opposition-based Learning Adaptive Chaotic PSO(LCPSO)algorithm was presented.The chaotic elite opposition-based learning process was applied to initialize the entire population,which enhanced the quality of the initial individuals and the population diversity,made the initial individuals distribute in the better quality areas,and accelerated the search efficiency of the algorithm.The inertia weights were adaptively customized during evolution in the light of the degree of premature convergence to balance the local and global search abilities of the algorithm,and the reverse search strategy was introduced to increase the chances of the algorithm escaping the local optimum.The LCPSO algorithm is contrasted to other intelligent algorithms on 10 benchmark test functions with different characteristics,and the simulation experiments display that the proposed algorithm is superior to other intelligence algorithms in the global search ability,search accuracy and convergence speed.In addition,the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm are also verified by the simulation results of engineering design problems.
基金supported by the First Batch of Teaching Reform Projects of Zhejiang Higher Education“14th Five-Year Plan”(jg20220434)Special Scientific Research Project for Space Debris and Near-Earth Asteroid Defense(KJSP2020020202)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LGG19F030010)National Natural Science Foundation of China(61703183).
文摘As a new bionic algorithm,Spider Monkey Optimization(SMO)has been widely used in various complex optimization problems in recent years.However,the new space exploration power of SMO is limited and the diversity of the population in SMO is not abundant.Thus,this paper focuses on how to reconstruct SMO to improve its performance,and a novel spider monkey optimization algorithm with opposition-based learning and orthogonal experimental design(SMO^(3))is developed.A position updatingmethod based on the historical optimal domain and particle swarmfor Local Leader Phase(LLP)andGlobal Leader Phase(GLP)is presented to improve the diversity of the population of SMO.Moreover,an opposition-based learning strategy based on self-extremum is proposed to avoid suffering from premature convergence and getting stuck at locally optimal values.Also,a local worst individual elimination method based on orthogonal experimental design is used for helping the SMO algorithm eliminate the poor individuals in time.Furthermore,an extended SMO^(3)named CSMO^(3)is investigated to deal with constrained optimization problems.The proposed algorithm is applied to both unconstrained and constrained functions which include the CEC2006 benchmark set and three engineering problems.Experimental results show that the performance of the proposed algorithm is better than three well-known SMO algorithms and other evolutionary algorithms in unconstrained and constrained problems.
基金supported by the Yonsei Fellow Program funded by Lee Youn Jae,Institute of Information&Communications Technology Planning&Evaluation(IITP)grant funded by the Korean government,Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(No.2020-0-01361,Artificial Intelligence Graduate School Program(Yonsei University)No.2022-0-00113,Developing a Sustainable Collaborative Multi-modal Lifelong Learning Framework)the support of Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence(TARE)Fellowship(No.TAR/2021/00006)of the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB),Government of India.
文摘This study attempts to accelerate the learning ability of an artificial electric field algorithm(AEFA)by attributing it with two mechanisms:elitism and opposition-based learning.Elitism advances the convergence of the AEFA towards global optima by retaining the fine-tuned solutions obtained thus far,and opposition-based learning helps enhance its exploration ability.The new version of the AEFA,called elitist opposition leaning-based AEFA(EOAEFA),retains the properties of the basic AEFA while taking advantage of both elitism and opposition-based learning.Hence,the improved version attempts to reach optimum solutions by enabling the diversification of solutions with guaranteed convergence.Higher-order neural networks(HONNs)have single-layer adjustable parameters,fast learning,a robust fault tolerance,and good approximation ability compared with multilayer neural networks.They consider a higher order of input signals,increased the dimensionality of inputs through functional expansion and could thus discriminate between them.However,determining the number of expansion units in HONNs along with their associated parameters(i.e.,weight and threshold)is a bottleneck in the design of such networks.Here,we used EOAEFA to design two HONNs,namely,a pi-sigma neural network and a functional link artificial neural network,called EOAEFA-PSNN and EOAEFA-FLN,respectively,in a fully automated manner.The proposed models were evaluated on financial time-series datasets,focusing on predicting four closing prices,four exchange rates,and three energy prices.Experiments,comparative studies,and statistical tests were conducted to establish the efficacy of the proposed approach.
文摘Chimp Optimization Algorithm(ChOA)is one of the most efficient recent optimization algorithms,which proved its ability to deal with different problems in various do-mains.However,ChOA suffers from the weakness of the local search technique which leads to a loss of diversity,getting stuck in a local minimum,and procuring premature convergence.In response to these defects,this paper proposes an improved ChOA algorithm based on using Opposition-based learning(OBL)to enhance the choice of better solutions,written as OChOA.Then,utilizing Reinforcement Learning(RL)to improve the local research technique of OChOA,called RLOChOA.This way effectively avoids the algorithm falling into local optimum.The performance of the proposed RLOChOA algorithm is evaluated using the Friedman rank test on a set of CEC 2015 and CEC 2017 benchmark functions problems and a set of CEC 2011 real-world problems.Numerical results and statistical experiments show that RLOChOA provides better solution quality,convergence accuracy and stability compared with other state-of-the-art algorithms.
文摘Optimization algorithms are crucial for solving NP-hard problems in engineering and computational sciences.Metaheuristic algorithms,in particular,have proven highly effective in complex optimization scenarios characterized by high dimensionality and intricate variable relationships.The Mountain Gazelle Optimizer(MGO)is notably effective but struggles to balance local search refinement and global space exploration,often leading to premature convergence and entrapment in local optima.This paper presents the Improved MGO(IMGO),which integrates three synergistic enhancements:dynamic chaos mapping using piecewise chaotic sequences to boost explo-ration diversity;Opposition-Based Learning(OBL)with adaptive,diversity-driven activation to speed up convergence;and structural refinements to the position update mechanisms to enhance exploitation.The IMGO underwent a comprehensive evaluation using 52 standardised benchmark functions and seven engineering optimization problems.Benchmark evaluations showed that IMGO achieved the highest rank in best solution quality for 31 functions,the highest rank in mean performance for 18 functions,and the highest rank in worst-case performance for 14 functions among 11 competing algorithms.Statistical validation using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests confirmed that IMGO outperformed individual competitors across 16 to 50 functions,depending on the algorithm.At the same time,Friedman ranking analysis placed IMGO with an average rank of 4.15,compared to the baseline MGO’s 4.38,establishing the best overall performance.The evaluation of engineering problems revealed consistent improvements,including an optimal cost of 1.6896 for the welded beam design vs.MGO’s 1.7249,a minimum cost of 5885.33 for the pressure vessel design vs.MGO’s 6300,and a minimum weight of 2964.52 kg for the speed reducer design vs.MGO’s 2990.00 kg.Ablation studies identified OBL as the strongest individual contributor,whereas complete integration achieved superior performance through synergistic interactions among components.Computational complexity analysis established an O(T×N×5×f(P))time complexity,representing a 1.25×increase in fitness evaluation relative to the baseline MGO,validating the favorable accuracy-efficiency trade-offs for practical optimization applications.
文摘针对以往船舶备件需求预测精度不高,无法满足船舶综合保障的实际问题,文章建立一种基于改进红狐优化算法(improved red fox optimization,IRFO)的支持向量机回归(support vector regression,SVR)的船舶备件预测模型。为进一步提高红狐优化算法(red fox optimization,RFO)的寻优精度,重构其全局搜索公式,并融合精英反向学习策略。采用基准测试函数对IRFO算法进行仿真实验,实验表明,IRFO算法比RFO算法、粒子群算法、灰狼优化算法寻优能力更强,综合性能更优。基于船舶备件历史数据,建立IRFO-SVR船舶备件预测模型,通过对比其他模型的预测结果,表明IRFO-SVR的预测效果更佳。
