OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Engineering Optimization is 5. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
A modified marine predators optimization algorithm for simultaneous network reconfiguration and distributed generator allocation in distribution systems under different loading conditions	45
Solution of optimal reactive power dispatch problem using pathfinder algorithm	32
A deep convolutional neural network for topology optimization with perceptible generalization ability	32
A hybrid whale optimization algorithm with differential evolution optimization for multi-objective virtual machine scheduling in cloud computing	31
An improved iterated greedy algorithm for the distributed hybrid flowshop scheduling problem	27
A novel heuristic method for the energy-efficient flexible job-shop scheduling problem with sequence-dependent set-up and transportation time	26
Design optimizations of carbon fibre reinforced polymer isogrid lower limb prosthesis using particle swarm optimization and Lichtenberg algorithm	26
Algorithms for generating Pareto fronts of multi-objective integer and mixed-integer programming problems	23
A multi-criteria decision framework for sustainable supplier selection and order allocation using multi-objective optimization and fuzzy approach	22
Structural multi-objective topology optimization and application based on the criteria importance through intercriteria correlation method	21
Individual privacy in data mining using fuzzy optimization	20
Distributed assembly permutation flow-shop scheduling problem with sequence-dependent set-up times using a novel biogeography-based optimization algorithm	20
Multi-objective reliability-based design optimization for the reducer housing of electric vehicles	19
Surrogate-based design optimization of a centrifugal pump impeller	18
A comparative study of meta-heuristics for local path planning of a mobile robot	18
A novel particle swarm optimization optimal control parameter determination strategy for maximum power point trackers of partially shaded photovoltaic systems	17
Topological optimization of continuum structures for additive manufacturing considering thin feature and support structure constraints	17
Optimal grading of TPMS-based lattice structures with transversely isotropic elastic bulk properties	17
Deep super-resolution neural network for structural topology optimization	17
Cable optimization of a cable-stayed bridge based on genetic algorithms and the influence matrix method	17
Deep learning of dispersion engineering in two-dimensional phononic crystals	16
Size optimization of planar truss systems using the modified salp swarm algorithm	16
Optimization of grade-separated road and railway crossings based on a distance transform algorithm	15
Application of a modified MOPSO algorithm and multi-layer artificial neural network in centrifugal pump optimization	15
A simple density filter for the topology optimization of coated structures	14

A decomposition-based artificial bee colony algorithm for the multi-objective flexible jobshop scheduling problem	14
Multi-objective optimization of the honeycomb core in a honeycomb structure using uniform design and grey relational analysis	13
Backtracking search optimization applied to solve short-term electrical real power generation of hydrothermal plant	13
Employing reinforcement learning to enhance particle swarm optimization methods	13
A modified probabilistic roadmap algorithm for efficient mobile robot path planning	13
Parameter optimization of toroidal tuned liquid column dampers for suppressing multi-directional harmonic vibration of structures	13
A branch-and-bound algorithm based on NSGAII for multi-objective mixed integer nonlinear optimization problems	12
Optimization models for clustering of solid waste collection process	12
Scheduling in a flexible job shop followed by some parallel assembly stations considering lot streaming	12
Analysis of mechanical properties and optimization of tungsten inert gas welding parameters on dissimilar AA6061-T6 and AA7075-T6 by a response surface methodology-based desirability function approach	12
Simulated-annealing-based hyper-heuristic for flexible job-shop scheduling	12
An improved hybrid metaheuristics and rule-based approach for flexible job-shop scheduling subject to machine breakdowns	11
A novel oppositional learning-based chaotic sine cosine algorithm for the dynamic thermal–wind economic dispatch problem	11
Prediction of stratum deformation during the excavation of a foundation pit in composite formation based on the artificial bee colony–back-propagation model	11
Optimization of the powertrain and energy management control parameters of a hybrid hydraulic vehicle based on improved multi-objective particle swarm optimization	11
Structural design optimization of a wind turbine blade using the genetic algorithm	11
Optimization of reinforced concrete beams under local mechanical and corrosive damage	11
Improvement of the computational efficiency of metaheuristic algorithms for the crack detection of cantilever beams using hybrid methods	11
Differential evolution algorithm with dynamic multi-population applied to flexible job shop schedule	10
Optimizing the maintenance schedule for a vehicle fleet: a simulation-based case study	10
An efficient chemical reaction algorithm for multi-objective combinatorial bi-level optimization	10
Multi-dimensional energy management based on an optimal power flow model using an improved quasi-reflection jellyfish optimization algorithm	10
An improved Gaussian distribution based quantum-behaved particle swarm optimization algorithm for engineering shape design problems	10
Efficient hybrid Bayesian optimization algorithm with adaptive expected improvement acquisition function	9
Bi-objective optimization using an improved NSGA-II for energy-efficient scheduling of a distributed assembly blocking flowshop	9
Reliability-based multidisciplinary concurrent design optimization method for complex engineering systems	9
Single-machine scheduling problems with job rejection, deterioration effects and past-sequence-dependent setup times	9
Another evolution of generalized differential evolution: variable number of dimensions	9
Optimal utilization of unified power quality conditioner using the JAYA optimization algorithm	9
Topology optimization of continuum structures under geometric uncertainty using a new extended finite element method	9
Carbon-efficient scheduling problem of electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes in a container terminal	9
A queuing–location–allocation model for designing a capacitated bus garage system	9
An adaptive genetic algorithm-based and AND/OR graph approach for the disassembly line balancing problem	9
Compound kriging-based importance sampling for reliability analysis of systems with multiple failure modes	9
Optimization of the speed curve for heavy-haul trains considering cyclic air braking: an MILP approach	9
An improved optimality criterion combined with density filtering method for structural topology optimization	9
Learning-based dynamic ticket pricing for passenger railway service providers	9
A simple hybrid redundancy strategy accompanied by simplified swarm optimization for the reliability–redundancy allocation problem	9
A variable-fidelity multi-objective optimization method for aerospace structural design optimization	8
Gain parameters optimization strategy of cross-coupled controller based on deep reinforcement learning	8
Group layout design of manufacturing cells incorporating assembly and energy aspects	8
New mathematical and constraint programming models for U-type assembly line balancing problems with assignment restrictions	8
Exact and metaheuristic algorithms for flow-shop scheduling problems with release dates	8
Hyper-heuristic for integrated due-window scheduling and vehicle routing problem for perishable products considering production quality	8
A mixed-integer programming model for an integrated production planning problem with preventive maintenance in the pulp and paper industry	7
Efficient storey lateral stiffness estimate and gradient-based multi-objective optimization of reinforced concrete frames with hybrid semi-rigid precast connections	7
Multi-component topology optimization for thin-walled structures	7
Multi-manned assembly line balancing with sequence-dependent set-up times using an enhanced migrating birds optimization algorithm	7
Stress-constrained multi-material topology optimization via an improved alternating active-phase algorithm	7
A multi-material topology optimization with temperature-dependent thermoelastic properties	7

Integrating renewable energy sources and electric vehicles in dynamic economic emission dispatch: an oppositional-based equilibrium optimizer approach	7
Whale-optimized fuzzy-fractional order controller-based automobile suspension model	7
Pre-auction lane selection in an integrated production–distribution planning problem	7
Experimental and topology optimization design study of the shear behaviour of reinforced concrete I-beam web with opening	7
An enhanced multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for the rehabilitation of urban drainage systems	7
Sequence-dependent time- and cost-oriented assembly line balancing problems: a combinatorial Benders’ decomposition approach	7
Deep reinforcement learning for solving the single container loading problem	7
Reliability-based topology optimization using the response surface method for stress-constrained problems considering load uncertainty	7
Alternative subgraphs assembly line balancing problem with resource selection and parallel stations	6
Location determination of hierarchical service facilities using a multi-layered greedy heuristic approach	6
Improved multi-objective structural optimization with adaptive repair-based constraint handling	6
A user-guided innovization -based evolutionary algorithm framework for practical multi-objective optimization problems	6
Scheduling with deterioration effects and maintenance activities under parallel processors	6
Topology optimization of transient nonlinear heat conduction using an adaptive parameterized level-set method	6
Bayesian reliability-based robust design optimization of mechanical systems under both aleatory and epistemic uncertainties	6
Horse herd optimization algorithm for economic dispatch problems	6
A sequential optimal Latin hypercube design method using an efficient recursive permutation evolution algorithm	6
An innovative approach to the supply-chain network optimization of biorefineries using metaheuristic techniques	6
Optimization by moving ridge functions: derivative-free optimization for computationally intensive functions	6
Optimizing pushback design considering minimum mining width for open pit strategic planning	6
An efficient global optimization method with multi-point infill sampling based on kriging	6
An analytical solution to temperature field distribution in a thick rod subjected to periodic-motion heat sources and application in ball screws	6
Thermomechanical coupling multi-objective topology optimization of anisotropic structures based on the element-free Galerkin method	6
Layout optimization of pin-jointed truss structures with minimum frequency constraints	6
Nash equilibrium sorting genetic algorithm for simultaneous competitive maximal covering location with multiple players	6
Scheduling for a flow shop with waiting time constraints and missing operations in semiconductor manufacturing	6
A new instance density-based synthetic minority oversampling method for imbalanced classification problems	5
Design of compliant constant-output-force mechanisms using topology optimization	5
A novel multi-objective optimization approach to guarantee quality of service and energy efficiency in a heterogeneous bus fleet system	5
An approach for solving the three-objective arc welding robot path planning problem	5
Concurrent design of the free damping structure for minimizing the frequency response in a broad frequency band	5
Auction-based approach to the job-shop problem with parallel batch processing and a machine availability constraint	5
Lexicographic goal programming approach for a short-term mining planning problem	5
An efficient global optimization algorithm combining revised expectation improvement criteria and Kriging	5
An optimization framework for worker allocation in aircraft final assembly lines based on simulation alternative modelling and historical data	5
Bi-directional evolutionary topology optimization based on stress minimization under design-dependent surface loads	5
On the preliminary shape design of axisymmetric twin-web turbine discs considering the burst speed constraint	5
Surrogate-based bilevel shape optimization for blended-wing–body underwater gliders	5
Pattern synthesis considering mutual coupling for peak sidelobe suppression and null controlling via element rotation and phase optimization	5
Optimum design of truss structures with frequency constraints by an enhanced particle swarm optimization method with gradient directions based on emigration philosophy	5
Multi-objective optimization of gearshift trajectory planning for multi-speed electric vehicles	5
A dynamic dispatching problem to allocate relief vehicles after a disaster	5
A surrogate-based optimization method for mixed-variable aircraft design	5
A new variable neighbourhood search with a constraint programming search strategy for the open shop scheduling problem with operation repetitions	5
A nested multiple-objective optimization algorithm for managing production fleets in surface mines	5
Optimizing time–cost trade-off decisions in an interval transportation problem with multiple shipment options	5