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17 articles for “Ant Colony Optimization (ACO)”
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Design and Evaluation of Dynamic Testing in Object Oriented Programming Through Computational Techniques
Abstract: Software testing is one of the most labour-intensive and expensive phase of the software development life cycle. It is an important and valuable part of it. Software testing successfulness is always determined on the basis of generated test cases and their prioritization. So, it consumes more effort, time and cost. Today, a numerous search-based optimization techniques are available for better accuracy in testing. The aim of this paper is to …
Published in Journal of Advances in Shell Programming · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Detect the Edges of Hygienic Images and De-Noised Images Using Meta Heuristic and F-Ratio
Abstract: AbstractEdge detection is one of the important parts of image processing. It is essentially involved in the pre-processing stage of image analysis and computer vision. It generally detects the contour of an image and thus provides important details about an image. So, it reduces the content to process for the high-level processing tasks like object recognition and image segmentation. The most important step in the edge detection, on which the …
Published in Journal of Advances in Shell Programming · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Design and Optimization of Locomotive Suspension System Using Ant Colony Optimization
Abstract: The objective of design and optimization of helical spring is weight reduction with adequate strength and stiffness. Weight reduction of helical spring will contribute to the reduction of unsparing mass. This will help in improving the vibration characteristics and hence, the riding qualities of a train. Optimization is the act of obtaining the best result under given circumstances. Conventional design aims at finding an acceptable design which merely satisfies the …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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ONU Placement and Restoration using Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Fiber Wireless Network
Abstract: AbstractFusion of optical domain and wireless domain makes a new promising technology called as Fiber Wireless (FiWi) access network, which actually integrates the features of both in it. FiWi consists of passive optical network (PON) as optical backend which serves high bandwidth, high data rates etc. and wireless mesh network (WMN) as wireless frontend which provides the self-healing nature, high mobility and low cost. Various optimizing schemes for Optical Network …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 57–73 Read article
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Hybrid Intelligent Controllers for Highly Accurate Trajectory Tracking of Manipulator
Abstract: Due to the lack of accurate knowledge of robotic manipulator model, the highly precise trajectory tracking cannot be obtained. Moreover in these modern times, multiple design control objectives cannot be met by single controller, hence; there is a need for having two or more controllers at a time. Hence, more powerful and effective systems can be made by combining these intelligent controllers. In this regard, evolutionary optimized advance intelligent controller …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–30 Read article
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Dynamic Testing Of Soft Computing Techniques
Abstract: Software Testing plays an crucial role in the software development lifecycle as it is used to enhance the quality and increase the reliability of software. Software testing successfulness is always determined on the basis of generated test cases and their prioritization. So, it consumes more effort, time and cost. Today, a huge number of soft computing based approaches are available for better exactness in testing. This paper aim is to …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–39 Read article
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Remote Sensing Classification Based on Improve Ant-Miner Algorithm: A Case Study of Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Abstract: Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) image itself contains image ambiguity. Various conventional methods like minimum distance to mean or maximum likelihood image clustering algorithm do not meet the accuracy that have required by user in the virtue of cost-effective land use/land cover classification. In Ant colony optimization (ACO), association rule mining is a prevalent and well researched method for discovering useful relations between variables in large databases. The proposed work presents …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Swarm Intelligence: Nature-Inspired Problem Solving
Abstract: Swarm Intelligence (SI) is a computational paradigm inspired by the collective behavior of natural systems, such as flocks of birds, schools of fish, and colonies of ants. It involves decentralized, self- organized systems where simple agents follow simple rules, yet their interactions lead to complex global behaviors. SI has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential applications in solving optimization problems, routing, scheduling, and artificial intelligence tasks. …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Systematic Review of Application of Nature-Inspired Algorithms for Resource Optimization in Multi-Programmed Operating Systems
Abstract: Multi-programmed operating systems are increasingly confronted with complex challenges in efficiently managing system resources, primarily due to the need to handle numerous concurrent processes with diverse and often conflicting resource demands. As these systems evolve, ensuring optimal performance across various dimensions, such as CPU scheduling, memory allocation, and load balancing, has become crucial. In this context, nature-inspired algorithms have emerged as promising solutions for enhancing resource optimization. These algorithms, which …
Published in Journal of Operating Systems Development & Trends · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 08–14 Read article
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Time Cost Optimization Techniques in Construction Industries-A Review Article
Abstract: Construction project scheduling and optimizing the schedule has received a considerable amount of attention over the last few decades. Completion of a project in optimum time and minimum cost is a challenge in every project. There are many methods and algorithms available; using which time cost optimization (TCO) can be achieved. This article gives a review on critical path method (CPM), linear programming (LP), genetic algorithm (GA) and ant colony …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 28–32 Read article
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Optimal Thermal Generating Unit Commitment via Evolutionary Algorithms: A Review
Abstract: This paper presents a literature survey of economic load dispatch problem. The economic load dispatch (ELD) is one of the most important optimization problems of electrical power system. The aim of the ELD problem is to determine the power productions of total generating units from a system in order to have minimum fuel cost, and to meet the all constrains. Solving ELD involves conveying a precise model of optimization and …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Optimization for Smarter Collection and Transportation Route for Bio-medical Waste
Abstract: Due to rapid urbanization, medical facilities would also increase generating infectious medical waste even in the heart of the city. The hospitals are the major source, which are normally diversely placed with complex road connectivity. A quick, safe, techno-economically feasible transportation of bio-medical waste (BMW) is the need of an hour. A more systematic and smarter infrastructure would be required for BMW collection and transportation for the future smarter cities. …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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A Survey on Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for Travelling Salesman Problem
Abstract: The ant colony optimization algorithm, abbreviated as ACO, is a meta-heuristic optimization algorithm which is based on the probability for solving different computational problems such as travelling salesman problem (TSP), job scheduling problem, vehicle routing problem etc. This algorithm is a member of ant colony algorithms family in swarm intelligence methods, which is based on the foraging behaviour of real ants. This paper presents a review on a variety of …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–38 Read article
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Fuzzy based Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Efficient Cloud Job Scheduling
Abstract: AbstractThese days enterprises need to keep up a lot of uses getting to buy a large number of clients everywhere over the world. Keeping up their own foundation, overseeing programming prerequisites, and taking care of exorbitant excessive internet is difficult. This makes them move towards cloud computing. Cloud computing is a service provisioning strategy where clients can lease any assets like equipment, programming, or stage to build up an application. …
Published in Journal of Advanced Database Management & Systems · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Route Optimization using Swarm Intelligence Techniques in WSN
Abstract: The research in wireless sensor network (WSN) progressively increases due to its extensive array of applications. Lifetime of sensor node in WSN is dependent on limited battery powered devices. Thus, designing of an adequate WSN to increase the network lifetime becomes one of the salient performance metrics. There are several energy efficient routing protocols described in the literature for the achievement of optimal routing. To produce the optimal result, swarm …
Published in Recent Trends in Programming languages · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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A Survey Paper on Smart Path Algorithm for Ant Colony Optimization
Abstract: Apart from the tremendous research being executed, ad hoc networks is the huge issue for various researchers. Ad hoc network routing is particularly most challenging issue because of its power energy, dynamic nature and inadequate bandwidth. Someway, techniques which are based on the SI for example algorithms of ACO have presented to be a perfect method for developing algorithms of ad hoc networks routing. ACO routing is an effective routing …
Published in E-Commerce for Future & Trends · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Recommending Personalized Learning Sequences for Special Needs Learner using Ant Colony Optimization
Abstract: Learning through technology is a knowledge management concept where the learning resources have to be presented in a clear and comprehensive manner to the learners. This study presents a new approach for recommending suitable learning paths for special needs learners by applying artificial intelligence technique, ‘Ant colony optimization algorithm’. The study is carried out for Attention Deficit and Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and children facing Learning Disability (LD). We propose a …
Published in Journal of Open Source Developments · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–39 Read article