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Plant stem tissue modeling and parameter identification using metaheuristic optimization algorithms. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2022 Ghoneim MS +5 more
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Block scheduling in practice: An optimal decomposition strategy for nonidentical operating rooms
Decision Sciences, EarlyView.Abstract We develop and implement a Master Surgery Schedule for a real‐life hospital, assigning operating room (OR) time to surgical specialties over a multi‐week horizon. Through action research, we identify a critical operational challenge: the issue of split blocks. Split blocks allow two specialties to share an OR on the same day—one in the morning,
Vincent J. J. van Ham +2 more
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Farmer Ants Optimization Algorithm: A Novel Metaheuristic for Solving Discrete Optimization Problems
InformationCurrently, certain complex issues are classified as NP-hard problems, for which there is no exact solution, or they cannot be solved in a reasonable amount of time. As a result, metaheuristic algorithms have been developed as an alternative.
Ali Asghari +4 more
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Complexity, 2019 This paper seeks to improve the photovoltaic (PV) system efficiency using metaheuristic, optimized fractional order incremental conductance (FO-INC) control.
Hossam Hassan Ammar +3 more
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A Hybrid Algorithm for Metaheuristic Optimization
, 2019 We propose a novel, flexible algorithm for combining together metaheuristicoptimizers for non-convex optimization problems. Our approach treatsthe constituent optimizers as a team of complex agents that communicateinformation amongst each other at various intervals during the simulationprocess.
Khanna, Sujit Pramod +1 more
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Production routing decisions in a two‐echelon supply chain with multiple delivery modes
International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.Abstract We study an original two‐echelon production routing problem with multiple delivery modes (2E‐PRP‐MDM). In the first echelon, the primary production facility is tasked with satisfying the demands of two distinct entities: a set of warehouses and a set of customers through direct shipments. In the second echelon, warehouses become delivery hubs,
Rachida Benfedel +2 more
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BiomimeticsWith the wide application of mobile robots, mobile robot path planning (MRPP) has attracted the attention of scholars, and many metaheuristic algorithms have been used to solve MRPP.
Tao Tian +4 more
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Detection of Salmonella Typhimurium contamination levels in fresh pork samples using electronic nose smellprints in tandem with support vector machine regression and metaheuristic optimization algorithms. [PDF]
J Food Sci Technol, 2021 Bonah E +6 more
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International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.Abstract In response to the increasing complexity of modern products, dynamic markets, and intensified competition, project‐based organizations are actively seeking methodologies to efficiently manage their expanding project portfolios. This paper analyzes the project portfolio selection problem in uncertain environments. Despite recent advances in the
Miguel Saiz +3 more
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International Transactions in Operational Research, EarlyView.Abstract One of the most common problems in the expansion of a company consists of deciding the most appropriate locations for their facilities. This decision problem, known as the facility location problem, has been studied from different perspectives, considering a number of different constraints.
Enrique García‐Galán +2 more
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