Quokka swarm optimization: A new nature-inspired metaheuristic optimization algorithm

• The hourly wind speed prediction is an important problem. • A feed-forward (FF) multi-layer perceptron (MLP) artificial neural network (ANN) is used for prediction. • The FF MLP ANN is optimized by 9 state-of-art metaheuristic algorithms. • In the experiments, 38 years of hourly wind data belonging to 5 cities were used. • Grey Wolf Optimizer produced best results in terms of mean square error (MSE). The growing population has tremendously increased the daily energy demand all around the world. India is the second-most crowded nation in the world with approximately 1.4 billion people. New and renewable energy is on the agenda of India and in 2021 India possesses the fourth-largest installed capacity of wind power. Accurate prediction of wind speed is vital in wind farm design and operation. In this work, an hourly wind speed prediction with an artificial neural network optimized by a metaheuristics approach is conducted. A feed-forward (FF) multi-layer perceptron (MLP) artificial neural network (ANN) is used for the prediction of the hourly wind speed. In this study, 38 years of hourly wind data belonging to 5 cities (Ambur, Hosur, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam, and Pudukottai) were used. These cities have different specific properties such as latitude, longitude, and altitude. The FF MLP ANN is optimized by 9 state-of-art metaheuristic algorithms. In this work, Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Biogeography Based Optimization (BBO), Evolutionary Strategy (ES), Genetic Algorithm (GA), Grey-Wolf-Optimizer (GWO), Population-Based Incremental Learning (PBIL), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Tree-Seed Algorithm (TSA) have been used to optimize the weights of the ANN. GWO outperforms other metaheuristic algorithms in the prediction of wind speed with a FF MLP ANN model, with a success percentage rate of approximately 3% to 10,000%.

The research and development of metaheuristic methods are critical issues in computer science. In the past decade, metaheuristic algorithms have been used in many engineering applications such as optimization of engineering problems, telecommunications, information security, and image processing. Many metaheuristic algorithms such as particle swarm optimization (PSO), ant colony optimization (ACO), and genetic algorithm (GA) are recently becoming very popular.There are many studies conducted in the literature on the comparison of PSO with other metaheuristic algorithms. In this chapter, various studies carried out between the years of 2010 and 2020 about the comparison of PSO with the other metaheuristic algorithms will be examined. The metaheuristic algorithms to be considered are simulated annealing (SA), genetic algorithm (GA), differential evolution (DE), ant colony optimization (ACO), artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm, particle swarm optimization (PSO), tabu search (TS), harmony search (HS), firefly algorithm (FF), cuckoo search (CS), bat-inspired algorithm (BA), water wave optimization (WWO), clonal selection algorithm (CLONALG), chemical reaction optimization (CRO), sine cosine algorithm (SCA), glowworm swarm optimization (GSO), and grey wolf optimizer (GWO). This study aims to evaluate and analyze the covered papers according to several criteria such as (a) rates of studies according to publishing years, (b) the metaheuristic algorithms that are compared to PSO, (c) performance evaluation of compared algorithms, (d) the metaheuristic algorithms with their inspirational approaches and their initial proposed studies and years, (e) the field of subjects where the algorithms are applied in the reviewed studies, and (f) used databases in the examined studies.This study is a comprehensive literature review of the comparison of PSO with the most popular metaheuristic algorithms. The intention of this review is to be useful for researchers who want to conduct a survey on this area of the subject as this chapter will cover the essential and helpful analysis of the related research.

The Sailfish Optimizer: A novel nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm for solving constrained engineering optimization problems

This paper introduces a study to Blue Monkey (BM) algorithm, which is a new metaheuristic algorithm optimization based on the performance of blue monkey swarms in nature. The BM algorithm identifies how many males in one group. Normally, outside the season of the breeding, the groups of blue monkeys have only one adult male like other forest guenons. In addition to related patas monkeys (Erythrocebus patas). Forty-three of well-known test functions, which used in the area of optimization are used as benchmark to check BM algorithm, in addition, BM verified by a comparative performance check with Artificial-Bee-Colony (ABC), Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA), Biogeography-Based Optimizer (BBO), and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). The obtained results demonstrated that BM algorithm is competitive compared with the selected metaheuristic algorithms; also, BM is able to converge towards the global optimal through optimization problems. Further, this algorithm is very efficient in field of dissolving real problems with restrictions and unidentified search space. It should be mentioned that the BM algorithm has some variables and it can obtain better results. in many test functions comparing with other algorithms.

Complex huge-scale scientific applications are simplified by workflow to execute in the cloud environment. The cloud is an emerging concept that effectively executes workflows, but it has a range of issues that must be addressed for it to progress. Workflow scheduling using a nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm is a recent central theme in the cloud computing paradigm. It is an NP-complete problem that fascinates researchers to explore the optimum solution using swarm intelligence. This is a wide area where researchers work for a long time to find an optimum solution but due to the lack of actual research direction, their objectives become faint. Our systematic and extensive analysis of scheduling approaches involves recently high-cited metaheuristic algorithms like Genetic Algorithms (GA), Whale Search Algorithm (WSA), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Bat Algorithm, Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Cuckoo Algorithm, Firefly Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). Based on various parameters, we do not only classify them but also furnish a comprehensive striking comparison among them with the hope that our efforts will assist recent researchers to select an appropriate technique for further undiscovered issues. We also draw the attention of present researchers towards some open issues to dig out unexplored areas like energy consumption, reliability and security for considering them as future research work.

In the present research, four meta-heuristic algorithms named Genetic Algorithm (GA), Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) have been used for optimal design of cascade spillway to minimize the construction cost.Usually, the traditional design methods such as Vittal and Porey (VP) method or experimental modeling are used to solve this problem leading to infeasible or near optimal solution.The main novelty of this paper is to use effective methods to solve this complex highly constrained problem.Therefore, due to unique features of meta-heuristic algorithms, these algorithms are used here to minimize the construction cost of cascade spillway as the energy dissipater structure.As the case study, cascade spillway of Tehri dam in India had been chosen.The algorithms results have been compared together and with the VP results.Comparison of the results show the effectiveness and affectivity of these algorithms to solve this optimization problem.In other words, when three-stepped spillway are considered, the results are improved with 16.16%, 16.4%, 17.73% and 17.63% respectively using GA, GSA, PSO and ABC algorithms and in the same manner, for four-stepped spillway, the results are improved 14.5%, 16.1%, 16.45% and 16.05% respectively using GA, GSA, PSO and ABC algorithms in comparison with the VP results.

Implementation of Gray Wolf Optimization algorithm to recycled gas centrifuge cascades

In recent years, metaheuristic algorithms have gained prominence as powerful computational techniques for solving complex optimization problems across various domains, including healthcare. Their ability to effectively explore vast solution spaces enables them to identify optimal or near-optimal solutions to challenging problems. Despite their growing importance, metaheuristic algorithms, inspired by natural and human problem-solving strategies, are increasingly applied in healthcare to address complex optimization challenges such as diagnosis, treatment planning, and resource allocation. But traditional ML models often face problems like getting stuck in training, taking too much time to compute, and not balancing exploration and exploitation properly. These issues make them less effective for solving complex medical classification problems. To overcome these limitations, this study introduces new hybrid metaheuristic models such as Ropalidia Marginata (RM) hybrid with various metaheuristic algorithms such as Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), particle swarm optimization (PSO), Firefly, Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Differential Evolution (DE), and Bat Algorithm. Further all these hybrid metaheuristic algorithms are combined with a Feedforward Neural Network (FFNN) to train the network more efficiently. The proposed method uses the dominance-based behavior of RM wasp to improve the global search ability, is stable during learning, and improves classification accuracy. The performance of proposed frameworks is to check against several start of the art models on three critical medical datasets such as breast cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. The results showed that proposed models gave better results than the traditional algorithms in terms of accuracy, mean squared error (MSE), standard deviation (SD), and AUC-ROC.

Cross-correlation stacking-based microseismic source location using three metaheuristic optimization algorithms

Procedural Content Generation (PCG) has emerged as a powerful approach for automating game content creation, offering significant benefits in terms of cost reduction and time efficiency compared to traditional game design and development processes (Zhang, Zhang, & Huang, 2022). While Genetic Algorithms (GAs) have been widely used in PCG, alternative metaheuristic algorithms such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) have demonstrated their effectiveness in delivering high-quality solutions and efficient optimization capabilities across different problem domains (Amato, 2017). However, their application in PCG remains limited. I aim to evaluate the performance of PSO and ABC in map layout generation, challenging the conventional use of GAs. By comparing three metaheuristic algorithms (GA, ABC, and PSO) I seek to assess the effectiveness of these approaches in generating game levels and identify any obvious differences in their performance characteristics. Comprehensive experiments are conducted, applying GA, ABC, and PSO to a map layout generation. Metrics like convergence speed and content quality are used to evaluate the generated game content. My findings reveal that both ABC and PSO demonstrate advantages over traditional GA implementations when generating game levels, indicating their potential for enhancing PCG. In this presentation, I will share the results of comparing three metaheuristic algorithms (GA, PSO, and ABC) in map layout generation for game levels, emphasizing the potential benefits of leveraging diverse algorithmic approaches to create more captivating and immersive game worlds. Also, I will conclude with a call for further research in this area to expose new possibilities in content generation. By considering varied metaheuristic approaches, game developers can improve content generation techniques and create more captivating and interactive player experiences.

A novel nature-inspired meta-heuristic optimization algorithm, named artificial ecosystem-based optimization (AEO), is presented in this paper. AEO is a population-based optimizer motivated from the flow of energy in an ecosystem on the earth, and this algorithm mimics three unique behaviors of living organisms, including production, consumption, and decomposition. AEO is tested on thirty-one mathematical benchmark functions and eight real-world engineering design problems. The overall comparisons suggest that the optimization performance of AEO outperforms that of other state-of-the-art counterparts. Especially for real-world engineering problems, AEO is more competitive than other reported methods in terms of both convergence rate and computational efforts. The applications of AEO to the field of identification of hydrogeological parameters are also considered in this study to further evaluate its effectiveness in practice, demonstrating its potential in tackling challenging problems with difficulty and unknown search space. The codes are available at https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/72685-artificial-ecosystem-based-optimization-aeo .

Hybrid metaheuristic algorithm (MA), an advanced tool in the artificial intelligence field, provides precise reference evapotranspiration (ETo) prediction that is highly important for water resource availability and hydrological studies. However, hybrid MAs are quite scarcely used to predict ETo in the existing literature. To this end, the prediction abilities of two support vector regression (SVR) models coupled with three types of MAs including particle swarm optimization (PSO), grey wolf optimization (GWO), and gravitational search algorithm (GSA) were studied and compared with single SVR and SVR-PSO in predicting monthly ETo using meteorological variables as inputs. Data obtained from Rajshahi, Bogra, and Rangpur stations in the humid region, northwestern Bangladesh, was used for this purpose as a case study. The prediction precision of the proposed models was trained and tested using nine input combinations and assessed using root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE). The tested results revealed that the SVR-PSOGWO model outperformed the other applied soft computing models in predicting ETo in all input combinations, followed by the SVR-PSOGSA, SVR-PSO, and SVR. It was found that SVR-PSOGWO decreases the RMSE of SVR, SVR-PSO, and SVR-PSOGSA by 23%, 27%, 14%, 21%, 19%, and 5% in Rangpur and Bogra stations during the testing stage. The RMSE of the SVR, SVR-PSO, and SVR-PSOGSA reduced by 32%, 20%, and 3%, respectively, employing the SVR-PSOGWO for the Rajshahi Station. The proposed hybrid machine learning model has been recommended as a potential tool for monthly ETo prediction in a humid region and similar climatic regions worldwide.

This paper presents compared performances of three metaheuristic algorithms in determining the cost of hybrid renewable energy system. Using genetic algorithm (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO), and artificial bee colony (ABC), the best affordable sizes of solar photovoltaic array, battery bank, and a minimum-rated diesel generator that could be hybridized to meet the demand of a community in Southwest Nigeria were determined. Load profile, solar radiation, and temperature data were employed as required inputs, and the parameters of the algorithms were properly set to ensure the best result. Bonferroni– Holm method was deployed to ascertain the statistical significance among the algorithms. It was found that ABC produced the best configuration comprising 427 numbers of solar photovoltaic panels, 19 battery units, and 163.2 kW-rated diesel generator. With this, a total annualized cost of $167 284 and 0.2443 estimated cost of energy were obtained. These were the lowest when compared with PSO and GA. The t-test between PSO and ABC are both 5.83 × 10−10 < 0.01666667, between ABC and GA are 6.09 × 10−6 0.01666667 and 9.13 × 10−1 > 0.05. PSO/ABC and ABC/GA groups are clarified significant, while GA/PSO group is insignificant; post hoc test reveals that ABC produced the best result. Hence, a reliable and sustainable power supply at a reduced cost is guaranteed for the community. Cite this article as: T.O. Ajewole, O. Oladepo, K.A. Hassan, A.A. Olawuyi, O. Opeyemi, Comparative study of the performances of three metaheuristic algorithms in sizing hybrid-source power system. Turk J Electr Power Energy Syst, 2022; 2(2), 134-146.

Short-term forecasting of streamflow by integrating machine learning methods combined with metaheuristic algorithms

DC motor speed control is fundamental in modern industrial and robotic systems, where high precision, robustness and energy efficiency are required. Conventional integer-order Proportional–Integral–Derivative (PID) controllers often fail to capture the non-linearities and parameter variations inherent in real DC motors. This study proposes a control framework combining fractional-order (FO) system identification with an optimised fractional-order proportional-integral-derivative (FOPID) controller. The five FOPID parameters are optimised using four metaheuristic algorithms: Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), Firefly Algorithm (FA), artificial bee colony (ABC) and ant colony optimisation (ACO). Experimental validation on a MATLAB/Simulink R2024 (The MathWorks, Inc., Natick, MA, USA) , an Arduino board, and a DC motor platform demonstrates that the particle swarm optimisation (PSO) FOPID controller achieves a settling time of 1.08 s with 2.00% overshoot and a control effort of 1.8 V/√s. Compared to the extended Ziegler–Nichols tuned FOPID, the PSO approach achieves 98.57% faster settling while maintaining comparable overshoot and demonstrating superior energy efficiency. Among the metaheuristic algorithms tested, PSO demonstrates the best overall performance with the lowest identification error and the most energy-efficient control effort. These results confirm the superiority of the metaheuristic optimisation approach over conventional tuning methods in terms of dynamic response, precision, and robustness for fractional-order control systems.