Swarm and Evolutionary Computation

Papers
(The TQCC of Swarm and Evolutionary Computation is 15. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
ArticleCitations
Editorial Board208
Random projection enhancement: A Novel method for improving performance of surrogate models197
Efficient search of decision makers’ region of interest by using preference directions in multi-objective coevolutionary algorithm138
Corrigendum to “Optimizing parameters in swarm intelligence using reinforcement learning: An application of Proximal Policy Optimization to the iSOMA algorithm” [Swarm and Evolutionary Computation Vol128
An adaptive reference vector guided many-objective optimization algorithm based on the pareto front density estimation114
On the impact of linkage learning, gene-pool optimal mixing, and non-redundant encoding on permutation optimization106
Large language models as surrogate models in evolutionary algorithms: A preliminary study104
A multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for feature selection incorporating dominance-based initialization and duplication analysis101
A Q-learning based artificial bee colony algorithm for solving surgery scheduling problems with setup time95
A partition-based constrained multi-objective evolutionary algorithm91
A balance-oriented iterative greedy algorithm for the distributed heterogeneous hybrid flow-shop scheduling problem with blocking constraints90
Quantum circuit mapping based on discrete particle swarm optimization and deep reinforcement learning86
A coevolutionary algorithm for constrained multi-objective optimization with dynamic relaxation82
A dueling double deep Q network assisted cooperative dual-population coevolutionary algorithm for multi-objective combined economic and emission dispatch problems82
A Nonlinear Dimensionality Reduction Search Improved Differential Evolution for large-scale optimization80
A novel particle swarm optimization algorithm with Lévy flight and orthogonal learning75
A surrogate-assisted evolutionary algorithm with dual restricted Boltzmann machines and reinforcement learning-based adaptive strategy selection71
Two-stage knowledge-driven evolutionary algorithm for distributed green flexible job shop scheduling with type-2 fuzzy processing time66
Choice of benchmark optimization problems does matter62
Memory backtracking strategy: An evolutionary updating mechanism for meta-heuristic algorithms60
Redefined decision variable analysis method for large-scale optimization and its application to feature selection60
Fractional-Order Ant Colony Algorithm: A Fractional Long Term Memory Based Cooperative Learning Approach59
Multi-operator opposition-based learning with the neighborhood structure for numerical optimization problems and its applications58
Differential evolution with evolutionary scale adaptation57
An optimized watermarking scheme based on genetic algorithm and elliptic curve57
Combining single objective dispatching rules into multi-objective ensembles for the dynamic unrelated machines environment56
A modified adaptive switching-based many-objective evolutionary algorithm for distributed heterogeneous flowshop scheduling with lot-streaming56
An improved shuffled frog leaping algorithm based on support vector machine for hybrid flow shop rescheduling with disturbance prediction56
Neighborhood-based particle swarm optimization with discrete crossover for nonlinear equation systems55
Multi-UAV reconnaissance mission planning via deep reinforcement learning with simulated annealing53
Pareto multi-objective optimization for high locality-preserving space-filling curve identification53
Population-level center-based sampling for meta-heuristic algorithms53
Auxiliary optimization framework based on scaling transformation matrix for large-scale multi-objective problem52
Decomposition-based dual-population evolutionary algorithm for constrained multi-objective problem52
DANCE: Distributed co-evolutionary design of velocity controllers for swarm intelligence robots in flocking and entrapping tasks52
A cooperative iterated greedy algorithm for the distributed flowshop group robust scheduling problem with uncertain processing times51
A hybrid estimation of distribution algorithm for agile earth observing satellite task scheduling problem50
Swarm intelligence applications for emergency evacuation planning: state of the art, recent developments, and future research opportunities48
IMNE: Maximizing influence through deep learning-based node embedding in social network47
KDDCP: Kernel density driven cumulative probability-cooperated framework for constrained muti-objective optimization47
Benchmarking footprints of continuous black-box optimization algorithms: Explainable insights into algorithm success and failure46
Industrial activated sludge model identification using hyperparameter-tuned metaheuristics46
On the representativeness metric of benchmark problems in numerical optimization46
Optimizing parameters in swarm intelligence using reinforcement learning: An application of Proximal Policy Optimization to the iSOMA algorithm46
Reinforced steering Evolutionary Markov Chain for high-dimensional feature selection46
Graph embedding based ant colony optimization for negative influence propagation suppression under cost constraints45
On the elusivity of dynamic optimisation problems45
Exploring high-dimensional optimization by sparse and low-rank evolution strategy44
A dual-population-based evolutionary algorithm for multi-objective optimization problems with irregular Pareto fronts44
A hybrid optimization algorithm for structural balance model based on influence between nodes and community quality44
Welcome from Editor-in-Chief of Swarm and Evolutionary Computation44
A metaheuristic approach for mining gradual patterns43
COARSE-EMOA: An indicator-based evolutionary algorithm for solving equality constrained multi-objective optimization problems42
A knee-oriented many-objective differential evolution with bi-strategy and Manhattan distance-domination range41
Formulating approximation error as noise in surrogate-assisted multi-objective evolutionary algorithm41
MILP modeling and optimization of multi-objective flexible job shop scheduling problem with controllable processing times41
Solving electric vehicle–drone routing problem using memetic algorithm41
A multi-stage knowledge-guided evolutionary algorithm for large-scale sparse multi-objective optimization problems41
Greedy randomized adaptive search and benders decomposition algorithms to solve the distributed no-idle permutation flowshop scheduling problem40
Interactive niching-based two-stage evolutionary algorithm for constrained multiobjective optimization40
A decimal artificial bee colony with elite strategy for the cutting stock problem with irregular items40
An enhanced estimation of distribution algorithm with problem-specific knowledge for distributed no-wait flowshop group scheduling problems39
Benchmark problems for large-scale constrained multi-objective optimization with baseline results39
A many-objective evolutionary algorithm based on constraints for collaborative computation offloading39
Surrogate-assisted differential evolution: A survey38
Induction of decision trees as classification models through metaheuristics38
A dynamic constrained multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decision variable classification38
MFWOA: Multifactorial Whale Optimization Algorithm37
Evolutionary algorithm based on multi-probability distribution model for stochastic optimization37
A data-driven model assisted hybrid genetic algorithm for a two-dimensional shelf space allocation problem37
A multi-objective benchmark for UAV path planning with baseline results37
Property of decision variables-inspired location strategy for multiobjective optimization37
Multi-objective optimization algorithm for multi-workflow computation offloading in resource-limited IIoT36
Multitask particle swarm optimization algorithm leveraging variable chunking and local meta-knowledge transfer35
A high-dimensional feature selection algorithm via fast dimensionality reduction and multi-objective differential evolution35
Historical knowledge transfer driven self-adaptive evolutionary multitasking algorithm with hybrid resource release for solving nonlinear equation systems35
Adaptive knowledge transfer-based particle swarm optimization for constrained multitask optimization35
Expected coordinate improvement for high-dimensional Bayesian optimization35
Evolutionary multistage multitasking method for feature selection in imbalanced data34
Optimum settings for discrete PID control of nonlinear systems34
Intelligent pest trap monitoring under uncertainty in food industry34
A novel hybrid particle swarm optimization with marine predators34
An optimized multi-source feature extraction model with black-winged kite algorithm for hourly seamless PM2.5 estimation34
APSM-jSO: A novel jSO variant with an adaptive parameter selection mechanism and a new external archive updating mechanism34
A hybrid intelligent genetic algorithm for truss optimization based on deep neutral network34
An ACO for energy-efficient and traffic-aware virtual machine placement in cloud computing34
A coevolutionary algorithm assisted by two archives for constrained multi-objective optimization problems33
Balancing exploration and exploitation in dynamic constrained multimodal multi-objective co-evolutionary algorithm33
Bankruptcy-evolutionary games based solution for the multi-agent credit assignment problem33
A DQN-based memetic algorithm for energy-efficient job shop scheduling problem with integrated limited AGVs33
Effects of corner weight vectors on the performance of decomposition-based multiobjective algorithms32
A many-objective optimization evolutionary algorithm based on hyper-dominance degree32
Modular interactive computation scheme for the internet of things assisted robotic services32
Learning-infused optimization for evolutionary computation32
ME-MEOA/DCC: Multiobjective 32
Provable space discretization based evolutionary search for scalable multi-objective security games32
Population based metaheuristics in Spark: Towards a general framework using PSO as a case study31
A subspace strategy based coevolutionary framework for constrained multimodal multiobjective optimization problems31
Multi-strategy particle swarm optimization with adaptive forgetting for base station layout31
Memetic search for vehicle routing with simultaneous pickup-delivery and time windows31
Two-stage bidirectional coevolutionary algorithm for constrained multi-objective optimization31
A guided genetic programming with attribute node activation encoding for resource constrained project scheduling problem31
Regression and relation-assisted evolutionary algorithm for high-dimensional expensive multi-objective optimization30
Reinforcement learning-integrated evolutionary algorithm for enhanced unmanned aerial vehicle coverage path planning30
An enhanced sparrow search swarm optimizer via multi-strategies for high-dimensional optimization problems30
A two-stage cross-neighborhood search algorithm bridging different solution representation spaces for solving the hybrid flow shop scheduling problem30
Handling objective preference and variable uncertainty in evolutionary multi-objective optimization30
Surrogate-Assisted Differential Evolution Light Gradient Boosting Machine for Mangrove Aboveground Biomass inversion30
A matheuristic-based self-learning evolutionary algorithm for lot streaming hybrid flow shop group scheduling with limited auxiliary modules29
The IGD-based prediction strategy for dynamic multi-objective optimization29
Convolutional neural network combined with reinforcement learning-based dual-mode grey wolf optimizer to identify crop diseases and pests29
A steady-state weight adaptation method for decomposition-based evolutionary multi-objective optimisation29
Multi-task differential evolution algorithm with dynamic resource allocation: A study on e-waste recycling vehicle routing problem29
A neighborhood comprehensive learning particle swarm optimization for the vehicle routing problem with time windows28
A decomposition-based many-objective ant colony optimization algorithm with adaptive solution construction and selection approaches28
A dynamic multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on polynomial regression and adaptive clustering28
Blocking flowshop scheduling problems with release dates28
A congestion-based local search for transmission expansion planning problems28
A new particle swarm optimization aided evolutionary digital filter for noise cancellation in early fault diagnosis of rotating machinery27
Enhancement of collaborative communication using optimized dynamic density graph convolutional networks in IoT-enabled intelligent surfaces27
Memetic algorithm based on learning and decomposition for multiobjective flexible job shop scheduling considering human factors27
A constrained multi-objective optimization algorithm with adaptive dual-stage search strategy utilizing the relationship between different Pareto fronts27
Fractional-order modified heterogeneous comprehensive learning particle swarm optimizer for intelligent disease detection in IoMT environment27
Constrained multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on the correlation between objectives and constraints27
An adaptive interval many-objective evolutionary algorithm with information entropy dominance27
Multi-objective evolutionary multi-tasking band selection algorithm for hyperspectral image classification26
Multimodal multi-objective optimization: Comparative study of the state-of-the-art26
Adaptive Ant Colony Optimization with node clustering applied to the Travelling Salesman Problem26
A novel disjunctive-graph-based meta-heuristic approach for multi-objective resource-constrained project scheduling problem with multi-skilled staff26
Parallel fractional dominance MOEAs for feature subset selection in big data26
An adaptive two-stage evolutionary algorithm for large-scale continuous multi-objective optimization26
Regularity-based evolutionary multi-objective optimization review25
An improved genetic algorithm and clone selection optimization-based gated recurrent unit networks for earthquake magnitude prediction25
A constrained multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on online problem identification and separate handling25
Reinforcement learning-assisted evolutionary algorithm: A survey and research opportunities24
Modelling and scheduling integration of distributed production and distribution problems via black widow optimization24
A pairwise comparison based surrogate-assisted evolutionary algorithm for expensive multi-objective optimization24
Enhanced multi-swarm cooperative particle swarm optimizer24
A novel penalty function-based interval constrained multi-objective optimization algorithm for uncertain problems23
A comprehensive investigation on novel center-based sampling for large-scale global optimization23
Automatic feature extraction with Vectorial Genetic Programming for Alzheimer’s Disease prediction through handwriting analysis23
Differential evolution with orthogonal array‐based initialization and a novel selection strategy23
Hierarchical structure-based joint operations algorithm for global optimization23
Collaborative scheduling of production resources and spare parts inventory for distributed equipment with feedback guidance and minimum capacity loss23
Deep and wide search assisted evolutionary algorithm with reference vector guidance for many-objective optimization23
PS-Tree: A piecewise symbolic regression tree22
Angle information enhanced kriging-assisted adaptive evolutionary algorithm for computationally highly expensive high-dimensional problems22
Mde-EvoNAS: Automatic network architecture design for monocular depth estimation via evolutionary neural architecture search22
Fast thresholded concordance probability for evolutionary optimization22
Metaheuristics should be tested on large benchmark set with various numbers of function evaluations22
Tensor factorization-based particle swarm optimization for large-scale many-objective problems22
A distribution evolutionary algorithm for the graph coloring problem22
Two-level parameter cooperation-based population regeneration framework for differential evolution22
Helper objective-based multifactorial evolutionary algorithm for continuous optimization22
A robust algorithm based on Differential Evolution with local search for the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem21
A cluster-based genetic optimization method for satellite range scheduling system21
BDE-Jaya: A binary discrete enhanced Jaya algorithm for multiple automated guided vehicle scheduling problem in matrix manufacturing workshop21
Teaching–learning based optimization of a multi-server machining model with emergency vacation and retention of reneged machines21
Editorial Board21
Ensemble meta-heuristics and Q-learning for solving unmanned surface vessels scheduling problems21
A collaboration-based multi-objective algorithm for distributed hybrid flowshop scheduling with resource constraints21
State-space adaptive exploration for explainable particle swarm optimization21
An improved adaptive hybrid algorithm for solving distributed flexible job shop scheduling problem21
Subspace segmentation based co-evolutionary algorithm for balancing convergence and diversity in many-objective optimization21
Manifold clustering-based prediction for dynamic multiobjective optimization21
A Q-Learning based NSGA-II for dynamic flexible job shop scheduling21
An enhanced adaptive differential evolution algorithm with dual performance evaluation metrics for numerical optimization21
A tri-population based co-evolutionary framework for constrained multi-objective optimization problems21
DJAYA-RL: Discrete JAYA algorithm integrating reinforcement learning for the discounted {0-1} knapsack problem20
A dynamic multi-objective evolutionary algorithm using adaptive reference vector and linear prediction20
Editorial Board20
An analysis of SAT constrained MNK-landscapes as benchmark problems for multi-objective evolutionary algorithms20
A problem knowledge driven bi-population cooperative framework for time-varying ratio error estimation of voltage transformers20
Editorial Board20
Thermal parameter identification of concrete dams based on hybrid particle swarm optimization using distributed optical fiber monitoring data20
Multi-guiding spark fireworks algorithm: Solving multimodal functions by multiple guiding sparks in fireworks algorithm20
IOT device type identification using magnetized Hopfield neural network with tuna swarm optimization algorithm20
A multiobjective evolutionary algorithm based on decision variable classification for many-objective optimization19
HAPI-DE: Differential evolution with hierarchical archive based mutation strategy and promising information19
Meta-heuristic Techniques in Microgrid Management: A Survey19
A classification-assisted environmental selection strategy for multiobjective optimization19
Collaborative gas source localization strategy with networked nano-drones in unknown cluttered environments19
Proximity ranking-based multimodal differential evolution19
Evolutionary multimodal multiobjective optimization guided by growing neural gas19
MjSO: A modified differential evolution with a probability selection mechanism and a directed mutation strategy19
Two-sided resource-constrained assembly line balancing problem: a new mathematical model and an improved genetic algorithm19
Enhanced auxiliary population search for diversity improvement of constrained multiobjective coevolutionary optimization19
A supervised parallel optimisation framework for metaheuristic algorithms19
Harmony search algorithm and related variants: A systematic review18
Strengthened grey wolf optimization algorithms for numerical optimization tasks and AutoML18
Reinforcement learning-assisted particle swarm algorithm for effluent scheduling problem with an influent estimation of WWTP18
Data Stream driven evolutionary algorithm for cost sensitive robust optimization over time18
A dynamic multi-objective optimization evolutionary algorithm based on classification of decision variables and inter-layer collaborative prediction18
Optimization techniques and applications in fog computing: An exhaustive survey18
A GV-drone arc routing approach for urban traffic patrol by coordinating a ground vehicle and multiple drones18
Decomposition-based evolutionary algorithm with dual adjustments for many-objective optimization problems18
From PID to swarms: A decade of advancements in drone control and path planning - A systematic review (2013–2023)18
Offline evolutionary optimization with problem-driven model pool design and weighted model selection indicator18
An improved arithmetic optimization algorithm based on reinforcement learning for global optimization and engineering design problems18
Editorial Board18
A new moving peaks benchmark with attractors for dynamic evolutionary algorithms18
Non-equidistant grey prediction evolution algorithm: A mathematical model-based meta-heuristic technique17
A two-stage memetic algorithm for energy-efficient flexible job shop scheduling by means of decreasing the total number of machine restarts17
Swarm flocking using optimisation for a self-organised collective motion17
Differential Evolution with perturbation mechanism and covariance matrix based stagnation indicator for numerical optimization17
Methodology for optimizing electrical grounding grids in stratified soils using advanced calculation techniques and evolutionary algorithms17
A particle swarm optimization-based deep clustering algorithm for power load curve analysis17
Improved differential evolution using two-stage mutation strategy for multimodal multi-objective optimization17
Multi-objective enhanced memetic algorithm for green job shop scheduling with uncertain times17
Q-learning assisted multi-objective evolutionary optimization for low-carbon scheduling of open-pit mine trucks17
An aRBF surrogate-assisted neighborhood field optimizer for expensive problems17
Surrogate-assisted multi-objective optimization via knee-oriented Pareto front estimation17
CIR-DE: A chaotic individual regeneration mechanism for solving the stagnation problem in differential evolution16
Structural bias in metaheuristic algorithms: Insights, open problems, and future prospects16
A hybrid meta-heuristic for the flexible flow shop scheduling with blocking16
Failure-aware resource provisioning for hybrid computation offloading in cloud-assisted edge computing using gravity reference approach16
Impact of population topology on particle swarm optimization and its variants: An information propagation perspective16
Batch Bayesian optimization with adaptive batch acquisition functions via multi-objective optimization16
A data augmentation based Kriging-assisted reference vector guided evolutionary algorithm for expensive dynamic multi-objective optimization16
Offspring regeneration driven by finite element mapping for large-scale evolutionary multiobjective optimization16
A coarse- and fine-grained niching-based differential evolution for multimodal optimization problems and its application in multirobot task allocation16
Automated design of priority rules for resource-constrained project scheduling problem using surrogate-assisted genetic programming16
A diversity-driven migration strategy for distributed evolutionary algorithms16
A Q-learning-based biology migration algorithm for energy-saving flexible job shop scheduling with speed adjustable machines and transporters16
Transferring knowledge by budget online learning for multiobjective multitasking optimization16
Editorial Board16
Learning to search promising regions by space partitioning for evolutionary methods16
A novel deep self-learning method for flexible job-shop scheduling problems with multiplicity: Deep reinforcement learning assisted the fluid master-apprentice evolutionary algorithm16
A decompose-and-learn multi-objective algorithm for scheduling large-scale earth observation satellites16
Adaptive distance-based multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm with simple position update15
PopDMMO: A general framework of population-based stochastic search algorithms for dynamic multimodal optimization15
A dimensionality reduction assisted evolutionary algorithm for high-dimensional expensive multi/many-objective optimization15
Decomposition-based multi-objective reinforcement learning for dynamic disassembly job shop scheduling with urgency guidance15
Large-scale power system multi-area economic dispatch considering valve point effects with comprehensive learning differential evolution15
Integration routing and scheduling for multiple home health care centers using a multi-objective cooperation evolutionary algorithm with stochastic simulation15
Point cloud registration via sampling-based evolutionary multitasking15
Pruning for efficient DenseNet via surrogate-model-assisted genetic algorithm considering neural architecture search proxies15
A new gradient free local search mechanism for constrained multi-objective optimization problems15
An evolutionary algorithm driving by dimensionality reduction operator and knowledge model for the electric vehicle routing problem with flexible charging strategy15
Balancing objective and switch cost for robust optimization over time15
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