Swarm, Evolutionary, and Memetic Computing

A Populated Iterated Greedy Algorithm with Inver-Over Operator for Traveling Salesman Problem.- Meta-modeling and Optimization for Varying Dimensional Search Space.- A General Variable Neighborhood Search Algorithm for the No-Idle Permutation Flowshop Scheduling Problem.- Design of Non-uniformly Weighted and Spaced Circular Antenna Arrays with Reduced Side Lobe Level and First Null Beamwidth Using Seeker Optimization Algorithm.- Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolutionary Strategy for the Solution of Transformer Design Optimization Problem.- Load Information Based Priority Dependant Heuristic for Manpower Scheduling Problem in Remanufacturing.- A Tree Based Chemical Reaction Optimization Algorithm for QoS Multicast Routing.- A New Improved Knowledge Based Cultural Algorithm for Reactive Power Planning.- BFO-RLDA: A New Classification Scheme for Face Images Using Probabilistic Reasoning Model.- Optimal Stable IIR Low Pass Filter Design Using Modified Firefly Algorithm.- Firefly Algorithm with Various Randomization Parameters: An Analysis.- Reducing Power Losses in Power System by Using Self Adaptive Firefly Algorithm.- A Soft-computing Based Approach to Economic and Environmental Analysis of an Autonomous Power Delivery System Utilizing Hybrid Solar – Diesel – Electrochemical Generation.- Parameter Adaptation in Differential Evolution Based on Diversity Control.- Data Clustering with Differential Evolution Incorporating Macromutations.- Improved Adaptive Differential Evolution Algorithm with External Archive.- Fuzzy Clustering of Image Pixels with a Fitness-Based Adaptive Differential Evolution.- Performance Study of a New Modified Differential Evolution Technique Applied for Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Generation.- An Approach to Solve Multi-criteria Supplier Selection While Considering Environmental Aspects Using Differential Evolution.- Comparison between Differential Evolution Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization for Market Clearing with Voltage Dependent Load Models.- Multipopulation-Based Differential Evolution with Speciation-Based Response to Dynamic Environments.- A Modified Differential Evolution for Symbol Detection in MIMO-OFDM System.- Levy Flight Based Local Search in Differential Evolution.- An Adaptive Differential Evolution Based Fuzzy Approach for Edge Detection in Color and Grayscale Images.- A Differential Evolution Approach to Multi-level Image Thresholding Using Type II Fuzzy Sets.- Differential Evolution with Controlled Annihilation and Regeneration of Individuals and a Novel Mutation Scheme.- Differential Evolution and Offspring Repair Method Based Dynamic Constrained Optimization.- Adaptive Differential Evolution with Difference Mean Based Perturbation for Practical Engineering Optimization Problems.- Transmission Line Management Using Multi-objective Evolutionary Algorithm.- Normalized Normal Constraint Algorithm Based Multi-Objective Optimal Tuning of Decentralised PI Controller of Nonlinear Multivariable Process – Coal Gasifier.- Simulated Annealing Based Real Power Loss Minimization Aspect for a Large Power Network.- Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm and Simulated Annealing Algorithm For Combined Economic and Emission Dispatch Including Valve Point Effect.- Spectrum Allocation in Cognitive Radio Networks Using Firefly Algorithm.- Bi-objective Optimization in Identical Parallel Machine Scheduling Problem.- Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization Algorithm in Dynamic Environments.- A Novel Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for the Vehicle Routing Problem.- Implementation of Fractional Order PID Controller for Three Interacting Tank Process Optimally Tuned Using Bee Colony Optimization.- Artificial Bee Colony-Based Approach for Optimal Capacitor Placement in Distribution Networks.- Grammatical Bee Colony.- Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Probabilistic Target Q-coverage in Wireless Sensor Networks.- Chaos Synchronization in Commensurate Fractional Order Lu System via Optimal PIλDμ Controller with Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm.- Cooperative Micro Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Large Scale Global Optimization Problems.- Improvement in Genetic Algorithm with Genetic Operator Combination (GOC) and Immigrant Strategies for Multicast Routing in Ad Hoc Networks.- Ensemble of Dying Strategies Based Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm.- Effect of Photovoltaic and Wind Power Variations in Distribution System Reconfiguration for Loss Reduction Using Ant Colony Algorithm.- Inter-species Cuckoo Search via Different Levy Flights.- Cuckoo Search Algorithm for the Mobile Robot Navigation.- Automatic Generation Control of Multi-area Power System Using Gravitational Search Algorithm.- Design and Simulation of FIR High Pass Filter Using Gravitational Search Algorithm.- Solution of Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch by an Opposition-Based Gravitational Search Algorithm.- A Novel Swarm Intelligence Based Gravitational Search Algorithm for Combined Economic and Emission Dispatch Problems.- Particle Swarm Optimization Based Optimal Reliability Design of Composite Electric Power System Using Non-sequential Monte Carlo Sampling and Generalized Regression Neural Network.- A Bacteria Foraging-Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for QoS Multicast Routing.- Performance Evaluation of Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Optimal Design of Belt Pulley System.- Optimal Sizing for Stand-Alone Hybrid PV-WIND Power Supply System Using PSO.- A Peer-to-Peer Dynamic Single Objective Particle Swarm Optimizer.- Aligned PSO for Optimization of Image Processing Methods Applied to the Face Recognition Problem.- Optimal Operation Management of Transmission System with Fuel Cell Power Plant Using PSO.- PID Tuning and Control for 2-DOF Helicopter Using Particle Swarm Optimization.- Optimal Location and Parameter Selection of Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor Using Particle Swarm Optimization.- A New Particle Swarm Optimization with Population Restructuring Based Multiple Population Strategy.- Small Signal Stability Constrained Optimal Power Flow Using Swarm Based Algorithm.- Online Voltage Stability Assessment of Power System by Comparing Voltage Stability Indices and Extreme Learning Machine.- A Peer-to-Peer Particle Swarm Optimizer for Multi-objective Functions.- A Novel Improved Discrete ABC Algorithm for Manpower Scheduling Problem in Remanufacturing.- Optimal Partial-Retuning of Decentralised PI Controller of Coal Gasifier Using Bat Algorithm.- Optimal Velocity Requirements for Earth to Venus Mission Using Taboo Evolutionary Programming.