Table 3. Parameter settings used in the F and G algorithms.

Algorithm	Type	Key parameters
Breeder	F	λ = 1000; pm = 1/N
Standard GA	F	λ = 1000; pm = 1/N; pc = 0.7; tsize = 10
Local mating	F	λ = 1000; pm = 1/N; pc = 0.7; tsize = 10
Niching	G	λ = 1000; pm = 1/N; pc = 0.7; tsize = 10; niche radius  =  dynamic with target niche count, Tq = 5
EARL1	G	λ = 1000; pm = 1/N; pc = 0.7; tsize = 10
EARL2	G	λ = 1000; pm = 1/N; pc = 0.7; tsize = 10