Patch-Levy-based initialization algorithm for Bees Algorithm
A novel initialization algorithm for Bees Algorithm (BA) has been proposed. The enhanced Bees Algorithm compared with other BA variants. The enhanced Bees Algorithm compared with the Artificial Bee Colony and its variants. The enhanced algorithm outperforms other algorithms in terms of convergence speed. The enhanced algorithm outperforms other algorithms in terms of quality and success rate.
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