Search Results - "Ant algorithms"

A Multi-Strategy Improved Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm for the Electric Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows and En-Route Recharging.

Authors: Gao, Liping He, Zhaolei Lin, Cong et al.

Source: Energies (19961073). Sep2026, Vol. 19 Issue 17, p4146. 28p.

Subject Terms: *Ant algorithms, *Vehicle routing problem, *Time measurements, *Optimization algorithms, *Energy storage, *Freight & freightage

A Hybrid ACO–Ensemble Learning Framework for Predicting Student Forum Consumption Behaviour.

Authors: Khomo, Feziwe Lindiwe Yvonne Millham, Richard

Source: Algorithms. Sep2026, Vol. 19 Issue 9, p796. 26p.

Solving the Multi-Skill Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem Considering Skill Depth and Breadth Using ACO Algorithm and LINGO.

Authors: Fawzy, Mohamad Elsaher, Raafat Chuddher, Bilal Akbar et al.

Source: Algorithms. Sep2026, Vol. 19 Issue 9, p738. 20p.

Ant Colony Optimization applied to the Traveling Santa Problem.

Authors: Fisher, Elliot Smith, Robin

Source: Frontiers in Applied Mathematics & Statistics. 2026, p1-9. 9p.

Application of Cloud-Fog Computing on Task Scheduling Using ACO Algorithms and Slack Priority.

Authors: A., Lun Qi, Huchun Guo, Xiaohai

Source: Journal of Engineering, Project & Production Management; 2026, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p1-16, 16p

Intelligent Grinding Path Planning for Surface Crack Removal in Special Steel Bars.

Authors: Li, Ziliang Wang, Ruolei Tan, Hongjian et al.

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Aug2026, Vol. 16 Issue 15, p7858, 18p

Explainable Classification of Different Coloration Stages in Cherry Fruits Using a Hybrid RF-ACO Model Based on Pomological and Cherry Fly Data.

Authors: Barut, Cebrail Özgen, İnanç Bolu, Halil et al.

Source: Insects (2075-4450). Aug2026, Vol. 17 Issue 8, p831. 15p.

An Optimized Fitness-Based Enhanced ant Colony Optimization for Optimal Road Selection in Intelligent Heterogeneous Vehicular ad-hoc Networks.

Authors: Ramamoorthy, Raghu Naidu, Reddi China Appala Velu, Anitha

Source: Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems. Jul2026, Vol. 50 Issue 7, p2203-2246. 44p.

Analysis of the Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of the Adoption of Ant Colony Optimization in Maritime Transport: Bibliometric and Systematic Literature Review.

Authors: Faioli, Rafael Abreu Oliveira Neto, Geraldo Cardoso de

Source: Journal of Coastal Research. 2026, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p492-504. 13p.

Subjects: Ant algorithms, Maritime shipping, Social values, Environmental sciences, Sustainability, Value (Economics), Bibliometrics

An Efficient Task Scheduling Approach in Cloud Computing Using Hybrid Fruit Fly and Ant Colony Optimization Techniques.

Authors: Appini, Narayana Rao Premnadh, K. Sreenu, Karnam et al.

Source: International Journal of Online & Biomedical Engineering. 2026, Vol. 22 Issue 7, p52-66. 15p.

Subjects: Scheduling, Ant algorithms, Metaheuristic algorithms, Cloud computing, Load balancing (Computer networks), Resource management

EDGE COMPUTING TERMINAL DEPLOYMENT IN POWER INTERNET OF THINGS BASED ON CULTURAL ANT COLONY ALGORITHM.

Authors: Wu, Zhengrong Li, Hua Yin, Furong et al.

Source: International Journal of Industrial Engineering. 2026, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p1096-1111. 16p.

Subjects: Edge computing, Ant algorithms, Internet of things, Energy consumption, Swarm intelligence, Resource allocation, Telecommunication systems

Structure-Aware Graph-RAG for Small Language Models: Reducing Hallucinations and Improving Multi-Step Reasoning in Specialized Domains.

Authors: Asghari, Ali Mojahedivaraki, Mohammad Barzegarinezhad, Abbas

Source: Mathematics (2227-7390). Jul2026, Vol. 14 Issue 14, p2509. 32p.

Condensing the Muses: Development of the Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale (K-DOCS) Short Form.

Authors: Zielińska, Aleksandra McKay, Alexander S. Karwowski, Maciej et al.

Source: Creativity Research Journal. Jul-Sep2026, Vol. 38 Issue 3, p497-514. 18p.

Subjects: Factor structure, Ant algorithms, Self-efficacy, Creative ability, Psychometrics, Personality

An Improved Ant Colony Optimization Based on Candidate Strategy and Grid Search for the Vehicle Routing Problem with Simultaneous Pickup and Delivery.

Authors: Wu, Hongguang Gao, Chenyang Yang, Jie et al.

Source: Mathematics (2227-7390). Jul2026, Vol. 14 Issue 13, p2264. 34p.

Wind Farm Layout Optimization Using Ant Colony Optimization for Minimizing Cost of Energy.

Authors: Riyanto, Ong Andre Wahyu Santosa, Budi Siswanto, Nurhadi

Source: Algorithms. Jul2026, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p544. 18p.

Path Planning for Intelligent Warehouse Robots Based on a Jump Point Search-Enhanced Ant Colony Optimization Algorithm.

Authors: Li, Qian Li, Qipeng Cui, Baoling

Source: Applied Sciences (2076-3417); Jul2026, Vol. 16 Issue 13, p6592, 40p

Evolutionary, Neural, or LLM-Driven Heuristic Generation? A Unified Ant Colony Optimization Benchmark for Nature-Inspired Routing Heuristics on the TSP and CVRP.

Authors: Wu, Haoyuan Wu, You

Source: Biomimetics (2313-7673). Jul2026, Vol. 11 Issue 7, p516. 22p.

A Learning-Guided Meta-Heuristic Approach for Task Offloading in Four-Tier IoT Networks: A Hybrid UCB-ACO Algorithm.

Authors: Akkan, Lütfiye Özlem¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Biomimetics (2313-7673). Jul2026, Vol. 11 Issue 7, p509. 58p.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Trajectory Planning Technology Based on Improved ACO Fusion Algorithm.

Authors: Chen, Hao Zhu, Lankang Wang, Fa et al.

Source: Unmanned Systems. Jul2026, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p717-730. 14p.

Path planning for submersible surface ships in a three-dimensional environment considering safety distance.

Authors: Zhang, Wenlong Hou, Yuanhang Liu, Haisheng et al.

Source: Journal of Marine Engineering & Technology. Jul2026, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p257-278. 22p.