Spotted Hyena Optimization (SHO) Algorithm: Mimicked from Hunting Behavior of Hyena

1. Introduction       Spotted Hyena Optimizer is a metaheuristic bio-inspired optimization algorithm developed by Dhiman et al. The fundamental concept of this algorithm is to simulate the social behaviors of spotted hyenas. The main steps of SHO algorithm are inspired by their hunting behavior. Further, the SHO algorithm is tested on real-life constrained engineering design […]

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Behavior of Squirrel Search Algorithm (SSA) using Meta-heuristics method

1. Introduction        A novel nature-inspired optimization paradigm, named as squirrel search algorithm (SSA). This optimizer imitates the dynamic foraging behavior of southern flying squirrels and their efficient way of locomotion known as gliding. Gliding is an effective mechanism used by small mammals for travelling long distances [1]. The present work mathematically models this behavior […]

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A New Seagull Optimization Algorithm to Solve Numerical Optimization Problems

1. Introduction   A novel bio-inspired algorithm called Seagull Optimization Algorithm (SOA) for solving computationally expensive problems. The main inspiration of this algorithm is the migration and attacking behaviors of a seagull in nature [1]. These behaviors are mathematically modeled and implemented to emphasize exploration and exploitation in a given search space. The performance of […]

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Pigeon Inspired Optimization (PIO) Algorithm: A Novel method motivated from the behavior of Pigeons for Optimal Solution

1. Introduction     Pigeon-inspired Optimization (PIO) algorithm is a novel swarm intelligence optimization algorithm, which was firstly invented by Duan in 2014. Population-based swarm intelligence algorithms have been widely accepted and successfully applied to solve many optimization problems. All the bio-inspired optimization algorithms are trying to simulate the natural ecosystem mechanisms, which have greatly improved […]

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A Bumble Bees Mating Optimization (BBMO) Algorithm to solve Numerical Optimization Problems

1. Introduction      In computer science and operations research, the bee’s algorithm is a population-based search algorithm which was developed by Pham, Ghanbarzadeh et al. in 2005. It mimics the food foraging behaviour of honey bee colonies. In its basic version the algorithm performs a kind of neighborhood search combined with global search, and can […]

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Dragonfly Algorithm (DA) to solve Numerical Optimization Problem

1. Introduction       The main inspiration of the Dragonfly Algorithm (DA) algorithm proposed in 2015 originates from static and dynamic swarming behaviours. These two swarming behaviours are very similar to the two main phases of optimization using meta-heuristics: exploration and exploitation. Dragonflies create sub swarms and fly over different areas in a static swarm, which […]

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New Nature Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithm for Elephants: Elephant Herding Optimization (EHO) Algorithm

1. Introduction      EHO was inspired by social behavior of elephants in herds. It was proposed by Wang et al. Nature-Inspired methods are playing a vital role to solve various real-life problems, which may be very difficult or sometimes impossible to be solved using analytical methods [1]. So far, numerous optimization algorithms inspired by genetics, […]

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Behavior of Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) Algorithm using Meta-heuristics method

1. Introduction      The GWO algorithm mimics the leadership hierarchy and hunting mechanism of gray wolves in nature proposed by Mirjalili et al. in 2014. Four types of grey wolves such as alpha, beta, delta, and omega are employed for simulating the leadership hierarchy. In addition, three main steps of hunting, searching for prey, encircling […]

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Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) Algorithm to solve Numericcal Optimization Problem

1. Introduction        In the 1990’s, Ant Colony Optimization was introduced as a novel nature-inspired method for the solution of hard combinatorial optimization problems. The Ant Colony Algorithms family, in swarm intelligence methods, and it constitutes some metaheuristic optimizations [1]. Initially proposed by Marco Dorigo in 1992 in his PhD thesis, the first algorithm was […]

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Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) Algorithm: A Novel Method Motivated from the Behavior of Bees for Optimal Solution

1. Introduction        The Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) algorithm is a swarm based meta-heuristic algorithm that was introduced by Karaboga in 2005 for optimizing numerical problems. It was inspired by the intelligent foraging behavior of honey bees. The algorithm is specifically based on the model proposed by Tereshko and Loengarov (2005) for the foraging behavior […]

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