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A tutorial for competent memetic algorithms: Model, taxonomy, and design issues

Krasnogor, Natalio; Smith, Jim

Authors

Natalio Krasnogor

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Jim Smith James.Smith@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Interactive Artificial Intelligence



Abstract

The combination of evolutionary algorithms with local search was named "memetic algorithms" (MAs) (Moscato, 1989). These methods are inspired by models of natural systems that combine the evolutionary adaptation of a population with individual learning within the lifetimes of its members. Additionally, MAs are inspired by Richard Dawkin's concept of a meme, which represents a unit of cultural evolution that can exhibit local refinement (Dawkins, 1976). In the case of MA's, "memes" refer to the strategies (e.g., local refinement, perturbation, or constructive methods, etc.) that are employed to improve individuals. In this paper, we review some works on the application of MAs to well-known combinatorial optimization problems, and place them in a framework defined by a general syntactic model. This model provides us with a classification scheme based on a computable index D, which facilitates algorithmic comparisons and suggests areas for future research. Also, by having an abstract model for this class of metaheuristics, it is possible to explore their design space and better understand their behavior from a theoretical standpoint. We illustrate the theoretical and practical relevance of this model and taxonomy for MAs in the context of a discussion of important design issues that must be addressed to produce effective and efficient MAs. © 2005 IEEE.

Journal Article Type Review
Publication Date Oct 1, 2005
Deposit Date Jan 9, 2013
Journal IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation
Print ISSN 1089-778X
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 9
Issue 5
Pages 474-488
DOI https://doi.org/10.1109/TEVC.2005.850260
Keywords aerospace, bioengineering, communication, networking, broadcasting, components, circuits, devices, systems, computing, processing, engineered materials, dielectrics, plasmas, engineering profession, fields, waves, electromagnetics, general topics, enginee
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1055346
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TEVC.2005.850260
Contract Date Nov 15, 2016