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Ant colony optimization algorithms

Known as: Ant system, Ant colony optimization, Ant colony optimisation 
In computer science and operations research, the ant colony optimization algorithm (ACO) is a probabilistic technique for solving computational… 
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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
A novel collaborative optimization algorithm in solving complex optimization problems
To overcome the deficiencies of weak local search ability in genetic algorithms (GA) and slow global convergence speed in ant… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Load Balancing of Nodes in Cloud Using Ant Colony Optimization
In this paper, we proposed an algorithm for load distribution of workloads among nodes of a cloud by the use of Ant Colony… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Application of ant colony optimization algorithm in process planning optimization
One objective of process planning optimization is to cut down the total cost for machining process, and the ant colony… 
Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
A two-stage Ant Colony Optimization algorithm to minimize the makespan on unrelated parallel machines with sequence-dependent setup times
This paper addresses the non-preemptive unrelated parallel machine scheduling problem with machine-dependent and sequence… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm
Hybrid algorithm is proposed to solve combinatorial optimization problem by using Ant Colony and Genetic programming algorithms… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Ant Colony Optimization-Based Method for Placement of Sectionalizing Switches in Distribution Networks Using a Fuzzy Multiobjective Approach
This paper proposes a methodology for placement of sectionalizing switches in distribution networks in the presence of… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
An ant colony optimization approach to flexible protein–ligand docking
Abstract The prediction of the complex structure of a small ligand with a protein, the so-called protein–ligand docking problem… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
An Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Multiple Travelling Salesman Problem
Multiple travelling salesman problem (MTSP) is a typical computationally complex combinatorial optimization problem, which is an… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
An Energy-Efficient Ant-Based Routing Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks
Wireless Sensor Networks are characterized by having specific requirements such as limited energy availability, low memory and… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
A Review on the Ant Colony Optimization Metaheuristic: Basis, Models and New Trends
Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is a recent metaheuristic method that is inspired by the behavior of real ant colonies. In this… 
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