We propose a new multi-objective genetic programming (MOGP) for automatic construction of image feature extraction programs (FEPs). The proposed method was originated from a well known multiobjective evolutionary algorithm (MOEA), i.e., NSGA-II. The key differences are that redundancy-regulation mechanisms are applied in three main processes of the MOGP, i.e., population truncation, sampling, a...

Non-dominated Sorting in Genetic Algorithms-II (NSGA-II) is a popular non-domination based genetic algorithm for solving multi-objective optimization problems. This paper investigates the application of NSGA-II technique for the design of a Thyristor Controlled Series Compensator (TCSC)-based controller and a power system stabilizer. The design objective is to improve both rotor angle stability...

Solving multiobjective engineering problems is a very difficult task due to, in general, in these class of problems, the objectives conflict across a high-dimensional problem space. In these problems, there is no single optimal solution, the interaction of multiple objectives gives rise to a set of efficient solutions, known as the Pareto-optimal solutions. During the past decade, Genetic Algor...

Increasing economy’s resistance against the menace of sanctions, various risks, shocks, and internal and external threats are one of the main national policies which can be implemented through bank investments. Investment project selection is a complex and multi-criteria decision-making process that is influenced by multiple and often some conflicting objectives. This paper studies portfolio inve...

In this paper, a simple but efficient Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA) II based technique is proposed for optimizing the Degree of Hybridization (DOH) in parallel passenger hybrid cars. The authors’ objective is to improve performance, maximize fuel economy and at the same time, minimize mass and emissions as much as possible, by optimal selection of DOH. The NSGA-II, which is a m...

Planning and scheduling are as decision making processes which they have important roles in production systems and industries. According that, job shop scheduling is one of NPhard problems to solve multi-objective decision making approaches. So, the problem is known as uncertain with many variables in optimal solution view. Finding optimal solutions are essential task in scheduling of jobs betw...

The following paper describes a cooperative coevolutionary algorithm which incorporates a novel collaboration formation mechanism. It encourages rewarding of components participating in successful collaborations from each sub-population. The successfulness of the collaboration is measured by a non-dominated sorting procedure. The algorithm has demonstrated it can perform comparably with the NSG...

In this study the performance and emissions characteristics of a heavy-duty, direct injection, Compression ignition (CI) engine which is specialized in agriculture, have been investigated experimentally. For this aim, the influence of injection timing, load, engine speed on power, brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC), peak pressure (PP), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), Carbon mon...

This paper introduces a Travel Demand Management (TDM) model in order to decrease the transportation externalities by affecting on passengers’travel choices. Thus, a bi-objective bi-modal optimization model for road pricing is developed aiming to enhance environmental and social sustainability by considering to minimize the air pollution and maximize the social welfare as its objectives. This m...

Despite a large number of advantages, Torque Ripple (TR) is the most important drawback of Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM). In the presented study, TR was reduced by optimizing the gate pulse angle of the SRM phase which played a leading role in the generated torque profile. For the Optimization, one of the strategies of Genetic Algorithm (GA) which was named Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algor...