Meta-heuristic algorithms have a high position among academic researchers in various fields, such as science and engineering, in solving optimization problems. These algorithms can provide the most optimal solutions for optimization problems. This paper investigates a new meta-heuristic algorithm called Slime Mould algorithm (SMA) from different optimization aspects. The SMA algorithm was invented due to the fluctuating behavior of slime mold in nature. It has several new features with a unique mathematical model that uses adaptive weights to simulate the biological wave. It provides an optimal pathway for connecting food with high exploration and exploitation ability. As of 2020, many types of research based on SMA have been published in various scientific databases, including IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Tandfonline, MDPI, etc. In this paper, based on SMA, four areas of hybridization, progress, changes, and optimization are covered. The rate of using SMA in the mentioned areas is 15, 36, 7, and 42%, respectively. According to the findings, it can be claimed that SMA has been repeatedly used in solving optimization problems. As a result, it is anticipated that this paper will be beneficial for engineers, professionals, and academic scientists. 

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Slime Mould Algorithm: A Comprehensive Survey of Its Variants and Applications

A hybrid teaching–learning slime mould algorithm for global optimization and reliability-based design optimization problems

A multi-strategy improved slime mould algorithm for global optimization and engineering design problems

More new energy sources have been incorporated into a microgrid model with parameter space growing exponentially, causing optimization scheduling as a nonlinear issue to become more complex and difficult to calculate. This study suggests an improved Archimedes optimization algorithm (IAOA) increases optimal performance for the microgrid operations planning issue. A multiobjective function about optimization planning issues is constructed with relevant economic costs and environmental profits for a microgrid community system (MCS). The IAOA is implemented based on the Archimedes optimization algorithm (AOA) by adding reverse learning and multi-directing strategies to avoid the local optimum trap when dealing with complicated situations. The experimental results of the suggested approach on the CEC2017 test suite and microgrid operations planning problem are compared to the various algorithms in the identical condition scenarios to evaluate the recommended approach performance. Compared findings reveal that the suggested IAOA outperforms the various algorithms in comparison, practical solution, and high feasibility. 

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An Optimal Microgrid Operations Planning Using Improved Archimedes Optimization Algorithm

More new energy sources have been incorporated into a microgrid model with parameter space growing exponentially, causing optimization scheduling as a nonlinear issue to become more complex and difficult to calculate. This study suggests an improved Archimedes optimization algorithm (IAOA) increases optimal performance for the microgrid operations planning issue. A multiobjective function about optimization planning issues is constructed with relevant economic costs and environmental profits for a microgrid community system (MCS). The IAOA is implemented based on the Archimedes optimization algorithm (AOA) by adding reverse learning and multi-directing strategies to avoid the local optimum trap when dealing with complicated situations. The experimental results of the suggested approach on the CEC2017 test suite and microgrid operations planning problem are compared to the various algorithms in the identical condition scenarios to evaluate the recommended approach performance. Compared findings reveal that the suggested IAOA outperforms the various algorithms in comparison, practical solution, and high feasibility.

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Shaowei Weng

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