Xiang Wang¹, Liangsa Wang^2,*, Han Li¹, Yibin Guo¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.3, pp. 2935-2969, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.044948

Abstract The original whale optimization algorithm (WOA) has a low initial population quality and tends to converge to local optimal solutions. To address these challenges, this paper introduces an improved whale optimization algorithm called OLCHWOA, incorporating a chaos mechanism and an opposition-based learning strategy. This algorithm introduces chaotic initialization and opposition-based initialization operators during the population initialization phase, thereby enhancing the quality of the initial whale population. Additionally, including an elite opposition-based learning operator significantly improves the algorithm’s global search capabilities during iterations. The work and contributions of this paper are primarily reflected in two aspects. Firstly, an improved whale algorithm… More >

Majdy M. Eltahir¹, Adil Yousif², Fadwa Alrowais³, Mohamed K. Nour⁴, Radwa Marzouk⁵, Hatim Dafaalla⁶, Asma Abbas Hassan Elnour⁶, Amira Sayed A. Aziz⁷, Manar Ahmed Hamza^8,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.2, pp. 3239-3255, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.034037

Abstract The human motion data collected using wearables like smartwatches can be used for activity recognition and emergency event detection. This is especially applicable in the case of elderly or disabled people who live self-reliantly in their homes. These sensors produce a huge volume of physical activity data that necessitates real-time recognition, especially during emergencies. Falling is one of the most important problems confronted by older people and people with movement disabilities. Numerous previous techniques were introduced and a few used webcam to monitor the activity of elderly or disabled people. But, the costs incurred upon installation and operation are high,… More >

Malek Alzaqebah^1,2,*, Mutasem K. Alsmadi³, Sana Jawarneh⁴, Jehad Saad Alqurni⁵, Mohammed Tayfour³, Ibrahim Almarashdeh³, Rami Mustafa A. Mohammad⁶, Fahad A. Alghamdi³, Nahier Aldhafferi⁶, Abdullah Alqahtani⁶, Khalid A. Alissa⁷, Bashar A. Aldeeb⁸, Usama A. Badawi³, Maram Alwohaibi^1,2, Hayat Alfagham³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 1371-1389, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.033509

Abstract Various feature selection algorithms are usually employed to improve classification models’ overall performance. Optimization algorithms typically accompany such algorithms to select the optimal set of features. Among the most currently attractive trends within optimization algorithms are hybrid metaheuristics. The present paper presents two Stages of Local Search models for feature selection based on WOA (Whale Optimization Algorithm) and Great Deluge (GD). GD Algorithm is integrated with the WOA algorithm to improve exploitation by identifying the most promising regions during the search. Another version is employed using the best solution found by the WOA algorithm and exploited by the GD algorithm.… More >

Wenyan Guo^{1, *}, Ting Liu¹, Fang Dai¹, Peng Xu¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.62, No.1, pp. 337-354, 2020, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2020.06411

Abstract Whale optimization algorithm (WOA) is a new population-based metaheuristic algorithm. WOA uses shrinking encircling mechanism, spiral rise, and random learning strategies to update whale’s positions. WOA has merit in terms of simple calculation and high computational accuracy, but its convergence speed is slow and it is easy to fall into the local optimal solution. In order to overcome the shortcomings, this paper integrates adaptive neighborhood and hybrid mutation strategies into whale optimization algorithms, designs the average distance from itself to other whales as an adaptive neighborhood radius, and chooses to learn from the optimal solution in the neighborhood instead of… More >