MODIFIED ANT COLONY OPTIMIZATION ALGORITHM AND ITS APPLICATION IN VARIABLE SELECTION OF QSAR OF POLYCHLORINATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

2009 ◽  
Vol 08 (05) ◽  
pp. 783-798 ◽  
Author(s):  
YONGQING ZHANG ◽  
XIANG HUANG ◽  
XU JIANG ◽  
SHAOBIN HUANG

A modified ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm was used for the selection of the variables that result in the best-fitted models for the bioconcentration factor (BCF) of polychlorinated organic compounds (PCOCs). The fitness function of the modified ACO is discussed in detail and a new expression for the fitness function is presented. The modified ACO is applied in quantitative structure–activity relationships of selected PCOCs for predicting BCFs and the best-fitting models by the ACO were obtained. The convergence velocity was acceptable.

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2675 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Huihui Zhao ◽  
Yuming Cao ◽  
Qinhuo Liu ◽  
Zhanfeng Shen ◽  
...  

The development of remote sensing and intelligent algorithms create an opportunity to include ad hoc technology in the heating route design area. In this paper, classification maps and heating route planning regulations are introduced to create the fitness function. Modifications of ant colony optimization and the cuckoo search algorithm, as well as a hybridization of the two algorithms, are proposed to solve the specific Zhuozhou–Fangshan heating route design. Compared to the fitness function value of the manual route (234.300), the best route selected by modified ant colony optimization (ACO) was 232.343, and the elapsed time for one solution was approximately 1.93 ms. Meanwhile, the best route selected by modified Cuckoo Search (CS) was 244.247, and the elapsed time for one solution was approximately 0.794 ms. The modified ant colony optimization algorithm can find the route with smaller fitness function value, while the modified cuckoo search algorithm can find the route overlapped to the manual selected route better. The modified cuckoo search algorithm runs more quickly but easily sticks into the premature convergence. Additionally, the best route selected by the hybrid ant colony and cuckoo search algorithm is the same as the modified ant colony optimization algorithm (232.343), but with higher efficiency and better stability.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 2427-2447
Author(s):  
S.N. Yashin ◽  
E.V. Koshelev ◽  
S.A. Borisov

Subject. This article discusses the issues related to the creation of a technology of modeling and optimization of economic, financial, information, and logistics cluster-cluster cooperation within a federal district. Objectives. The article aims to propose a model for determining the optimal center of industrial agglomeration for innovation and industry clusters located in a federal district. Methods. For the study, we used the ant colony optimization algorithm. Results. The article proposes an original model of cluster-cluster cooperation, showing the best version of industrial agglomeration, the cities of Samara, Ulyanovsk, and Dimitrovgrad, for the Volga Federal District as a case study. Conclusions. If the industrial agglomeration center is located in these three cities, the cutting of the overall transportation costs and natural population decline in the Volga Federal District will make it possible to qualitatively improve the foresight of evolution of the large innovation system of the district under study.


2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
William Aprilius ◽  
Lorentzo Augustino ◽  
Ong Yeremia M. H.

University Course Timetabling Problem is a problem faced by every university, one of which is Universitas Multimedia Nusantara. Timetabling process is done by allocating time and space so that the whole associated class and course can be implemented. In this paper, the problem will be solved by using MAX-MIN Ant System Algorithm. This algorithm is an alternative approach to ant colony optimization. This algorithm uses two tables of pheromones as stigmergy, i.e. timeslot pheromone table and room pheromone table. In addition, the selection of timeslot and room is done by using the standard deviation of the value of pheromones. Testing is carried out by using 105 events, 45 timeslots, and 3 types of categories based on the number of rooms provided, i.e. large, medium, and small. In each category, testing is performed 5 times and for each testing, the data recorded is the unplace and Soft Constraint Penalty. In general, the greater the number of rooms, the smaller the unplace. Index Terms—ant colony optimization, max-min ant system, timetabling


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
Indah Noviasari ◽  
Andre Rusli ◽  
Seng Hansun

Students and scheduling are both essential parts in a higher educational institution. However, after schedules are arranged and students has agreed to them, there are some occasions that can occur beyond the control of the university or lecturer which require the courses to be cancelled and arranged for replacement course schedules. At Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, an agreement between lecturers and students manually every time to establish a replacement course. The agreement consists of a replacement date and time that will be registered to the division of BAAK UMN which then enter the new schedule to the system. In this study, Ant Colony Optimization algorithm is implemented for scheduling replacement courses to make it easier and less time consuming. The Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm is chosen because it is proven to be effective when implemented to many scheduling problems. Result shows that ACO could enhance the scheduling system in Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, which specifically tested on the Department of Informatics replacement course scheduling system. Furthermore, the newly built system has also been tested by several lecturers of Informatics UMN with a good level of perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Keywords—scheduling system, replacement course, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Ant Colony Optimization


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