Farhad Soleimanian Gharehchopogh^*, Keyvan Fattahi Rishakan

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.073808 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Optimization algorithms are crucial for solving NP-hard problems in engineering and computational sciences. Metaheuristic algorithms, in particular, have proven highly effective in complex optimization scenarios characterized by high dimensionality and intricate variable relationships. The Mountain Gazelle Optimizer (MGO) is notably effective but struggles to balance local search refinement and global space exploration, often leading to premature convergence and entrapment in local optima. This paper presents the Improved MGO (IMGO), which integrates three synergistic enhancements: dynamic chaos mapping using piecewise chaotic sequences to boost exploration diversity; Opposition-Based Learning (OBL) with adaptive, diversity-driven activation to speed up… More >

Mohammad Shokouhifar^1,*, Fakhrosadat Fanian², Mehdi Hosseinzadeh^3,4,*, Aseel Smerat^5,6, Kamal M. Othman⁷, Abdulfattah Noorwali⁷, Esam Y. O. Zafar⁷

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.073789 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have become foundational in numerous real-world applications, ranging from environmental monitoring and industrial automation to healthcare systems and smart city development. As these networks continue to grow in scale and complexity, the need for energy-efficient, scalable, and robust communication protocols becomes more critical than ever. Metaheuristic algorithms have shown significant promise in addressing these challenges, offering flexible and effective solutions for optimizing WSN performance. Among them, the Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm has attracted growing attention due to its simplicity, fast convergence, and strong global search capabilities. Accordingly, this survey provides… More >

Sanjog Chhetri Sapkota^1,2, Liborio Cavaleri³, Ajaya Khatri⁴, Siddhi Pandey⁵, Satish Paudel⁶, Panagiotis G. Asteris^7,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.146, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.069691 - 29 January 2026

Abstract Optimization is the key to obtaining efficient utilization of resources in structural design. Due to the complex nature of truss systems, this study presents a method based on metaheuristic modelling that minimises structural weight under stress and frequency constraints. Two new algorithms, the Red Kite Optimization Algorithm (ROA) and Secretary Bird Optimization Algorithm (SBOA), are utilized on five benchmark trusses with 10, 18, 37, 72, and 200-bar trusses. Both algorithms are evaluated against benchmarks in the literature. The results indicate that SBOA always reaches a lighter optimal. Designs with reducing structural weight ranging from 0.02%… More >

Ahmed Awad Mohamed¹, Eslam Abdelhakim Seyam^2,*, Ahmed R. Elsaeed³, Laith Abualigah⁴, Aseel Smerat^5,6, Ahmed M. AbdelMouty⁷, Hosam E. Refaat⁸

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.073171 - 12 January 2026

Abstract In recent years, fog computing has become an important environment for dealing with the Internet of Things. Fog computing was developed to handle large-scale big data by scheduling tasks via cloud computing. Task scheduling is crucial for efficiently handling IoT user requests, thereby improving system performance, cost, and energy consumption across nodes in cloud computing. With the large amount of data and user requests, achieving the optimal solution to the task scheduling problem is challenging, particularly in terms of cost and energy efficiency. In this paper, we develop novel strategies to save energy consumption across… More >

Siwen Xu¹, Hanning Chen², Rui Ni¹, Maowei He², Zhaodi Ge³, Xiaodan Liang^2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-25, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.071398 - 09 December 2025

Abstract Selective Laser Melting (SLM), an advanced metal additive manufacturing technology, offers high precision and personalized customization advantages. However, selecting reasonable SLM parameters is challenging due to complex relationships. This study proposes a method for identifying the optimal process window by combining the simulation model with an optimization algorithm. JAYA is guided by the principle of preferential behavior towards best solutions and avoidance of worst ones, but it is prone to premature convergence thus leading to insufficient global search. To overcome limitations, this research proposes a Differential Evolution-framed JAYA algorithm (DEJAYA). DEJAYA incorporates four key enhancements More >

Rekha Phadke¹, Abdul Lateef Haroon Phulara Shaik², Dayanidhi Mohapatra³, Doaa Sami Khafaga^4,*, Eman Abdullah Aldakheel⁴, N. Sathyanarayana⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.2, pp. 1-26, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067564 - 09 December 2025

Abstract Recently, the Internet of Things (IoT) technology has been utilized in a wide range of services and applications which significantly transforms digital ecosystems through seamless interconnectivity between various smart devices. Furthermore, the IoT plays a key role in multiple domains, including industrial automation, smart homes, and intelligent transportation systems. However, an increasing number of connected devices presents significant challenges related to efficient resource allocation and system responsiveness. To address these issue, this research proposes a Modified Walrus Optimization Algorithm (MWaOA) for effective resource management in smart IoT systems. In the proposed MWaOA, a crowding process… More >

Junxiang Li^1,2, Zhipeng Dong², Ben Han³, Jianqiao Chen³, Xinxin Zhang^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-19, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.070816 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Owing to their global search capabilities and gradient-free operation, metaheuristic algorithms are widely applied to a wide range of optimization problems. However, their computational demands become prohibitive when tackling high-dimensional optimization challenges. To effectively address these challenges, this study introduces cooperative metaheuristics integrating dynamic dimension reduction (DR). Building upon particle swarm optimization (PSO) and differential evolution (DE), the proposed cooperative methods C-PSO and C-DE are developed. In the proposed methods, the modified principal components analysis (PCA) is utilized to reduce the dimension of design variables, thereby decreasing computational costs. The dynamic DR strategy implements periodic… More >

Nisa Nacar Çıkan^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 3279-3327, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.065442 - 30 June 2025

Abstract This study addresses the critical challenge of reconfiguration in unbalanced power distribution networks (UPDNs), focusing on the complex 123-Bus test system. Three scenarios are investigated: (1) simultaneous power loss reduction and voltage profile improvement, (2) minimization of voltage and current unbalance indices under various operational cases, and (3) multi-objective optimization using Pareto front analysis to concurrently optimize voltage unbalance index, active power loss, and current unbalance index. Unlike previous research that oftensimplified system components, this work maintains all equipment, including capacitor banks, transformers, and voltage regulators, to ensure realistic results. The study evaluates twelve metaheuristic More >

Hui Xu, Jiahui Chen^*, Zhonghao Hu

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.83, No.3, pp. 4495-4513, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.062189 - 19 May 2025

Abstract Nowadays, abnormal traffic detection for Software-Defined Networking (SDN) faces the challenges of large data volume and high dimensionality. Since traditional machine learning-based detection methods have the problem of data redundancy, the Metaheuristic Algorithm (MA) is introduced to select features before machine learning to reduce the dimensionality of data. Since a Tyrannosaurus Optimization Algorithm (TROA) has the advantages of few parameters, simple implementation, and fast convergence, and it shows better results in feature selection, TROA can be applied to abnormal traffic detection for SDN. However, TROA suffers from insufficient global search capability, is easily trapped in… More >

Yunhan Ling¹, Huajun Peng², Yiqing Shi^1,*, Chao Xu¹, Jingzhen Yan¹, Jingjing Wang¹, Hui Ma^3,*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.1, pp. 767-808, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.061763 - 11 April 2025

Abstract The traditional first-order reliability method (FORM) often encounters challenges with non-convergence of results or excessive calculation when analyzing complex engineering problems. To improve the global convergence speed of structural reliability analysis, an improved coati optimization algorithm (COA) is proposed in this paper. In this study, the social learning strategy is used to improve the coati optimization algorithm (SL-COA), which improves the convergence speed and robustness of the new heuristic optimization algorithm. Then, the SL-COA is compared with the latest heuristic optimization algorithms such as the original COA, whale optimization algorithm (WOA), and osprey optimization algorithm… More >