In this paper a league championship algorithm (LCA) is developed for structural optimization where the optimization variables are of discrete type and the set of the values possibly obtained by each variable is also given. LCA is a relatively new metaheuristic algorithm inspired from sport championship process. In LCA, each individual can choose to approach to or retreat from other individuals ...

In this paper the problem of the choice of the optimum configuration of a complex dc power supply section is considered. An expert system based solution has been proposed and realized. The paper describes in detail the analysis carried out and the realized prototype. It can help the user to configure the existing supply section or to choose the apparatus necessary in order to attain the desired...

Through this paper, we attempt to cluster the various Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) according to the different Optimum Currency Area (OCA) variables and demonstrate their similarity to various other countries. We utilize three different fuzzy clustering techniques for the process; thus, determining the different clusters these countries should be grouped in as suggested by the OCA variables...