Table 1.
Human-Inspired Optimization Algorithms (HIOAs) and their applications
| SI | Name of the HIOA | Year | Author | Application area | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cultural Algorithm | 1994 | Reynolds [35] |
Power Networks [36], Wind Power Forecast [37], Distribution Network [38], Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) [3], Multi-Walled Carbon NanoTubes (MWCNTs) [39], Knowledge Integration [40, 41], Wiener and Hammerstein Nonlinear Systems Identification [42], Policies and Production Scheduling [43], Fault- Tolerance Scheduling [44], Image Classification (Image Processing) [45], Neural Network [46], Rule Mining [47], Forecasting Share Price [48] |
1208 |
| 2 | Harmony Search Algorithm | 2001 | Geem et al. [49] | Engineering Optimization Problem [50], Data Mining [51], Optimum design of steel frames [52], Robotics, Telecommunication, Health [53], Multi-thresholding [54–57] | 6309 |
| 3 | Society and Civilization | 2003 | Ray et al. [58] | Engineering design problems [58] | 516 |
| 4 | Seeker Optimization Algorithm | 2006 | Dai et al. [59] | Digital IIR filters design [60], Optimal reactive power dispatch [61], Economic dispatch problems [62], PID Controller, Hybrid Power Systems [63] | 199 |
| 5 | Imperialist Competitive Algorithm | 2007 | Gargari and Lucas [64] | Heat Exchangers [65], Linear Induction Motor [66], Data Clustering [67], Bit Error Rate Beam Forming [68], Engineering Design Problems [69], Prediction of oil flow rate [70], Mix-Outsourcing problem [71], Electromagnetic [72], PID Controller Design [73], Multi-Machine Power Systems [74], Skin Color Segmentation, Image Thresholding, Image Matching, Multi thresholding (Image Processing) [75, 76], Ground Vibration Prediction [77], Vehicle Fuzzy Controller [78], Power Flow Problem [79], Flow Shop Problem [80], Image Encryption [81] | 2739 |
| 6 | League Championship Algorithm | 2009 | Kashan [82] | Numerical Function Optimization [82], Global Optimization [83], Mechanical Engineering Design [6], Optimal Power Flow [84], Task Scheduling [85], Data Clustering [86], Extracting Stock Trading rules [87] | 214 |
| 7 | Group Counseling Optimization Algorithm | 2010 | Eita et al. [88] | Spacecraft Trajectory design problem [89], Multi-Objective Optimization problem [90] | 26 |
| 8 | Election Campaign Optimization Algorithm | 2010 | Wenge et al. [91] | PID controller parameters tuning problem [91], Pressure Vessel Design [92], Optimization problems [93] | 32 |
| 9 | Social Emotional Optimization Algorithm | 2010 | Yuechun et al. [94] | Nonlinear constrained programming problems [94], Chaotic systems [95] | 62 |
| 10 | Teaching Learning-Based Optimization | 2011 | Roa et al. [96] | Mechanical Design Problems [96], Design of Planar Steel Frames [97], Non-Linear Large Scale Problems [98], Heat Exchangers [99], Flow Shop and Job Shop Scheduling [2], Engineering Design Problems [100, 101], Design of Heat Pipe [102], Sizing Truss Structure [103], Thermoelectric Cooler [104], PID Controller [105], Foundry Industry [106], Radial Distribution System [107], Image Segmentation, Image Thresholding (Image Processing) [108] | 3055 |
| 11 | Brain Storm Optimization | 2011 | Yuhui Shi [109] | Feature Selection, Image Classification, Image Segmentation (Image Processing) [110–114], Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) [4], Robot Path Planning [7], Multi-Objective Optimization Problem [115], Clustering Analysis [116], Matching Ontologies [117], Automatic Carrier Landing System [118] | 536 |
| 12 | Anarchic Society Optimization | 2011 | Ahmadi [119] | PID controller [120], Flow Shop scheduling problem [121], Multi-Reservoir System [122], Water Distribution network [123] | 51 |
| 13 | Cohort Intelligence | 2013 | Kulkarni et al. [124] | Data Clustering [125], Optimization problems [126], Mechanical component design [127], Manufacturing process problems [128] | 94 |
| 14 | Cultural Evolution Algorithm | 2013 | Kuo et al. [129] | Engineering Problems [129] | 59 |
| 15 | Backtracking Search Optimization Algorithm | 2013 | Civicioglu [130] | Numerical Optimization problems [130], Optimal allocation of multi-type distributed generators [131], power flow [132], concentric circular antenna arrays [133], Flood forecasting [134] | 886 |
| 16 | Interior Search Algorithm | 2014 | Gandomi [135] | COVID-19 Forecasting [136], Building structure design [137], Engineering Optimization Problem [138], Feature Selection (Image Processing) [139] | 337 |
| 17 | Soccer League Competition Algorithm | 2014 | Moosavian [140] | Water Distribution Network design [140], Knapsack problems [141], Solving Non-Linear Equations [142], Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) [143], Optimization of truss structures [144] | 119 |
| 18 | Exchange Market Algorithm | 2014 | Ghorbani and Babaei [145] | Load Dispatch [146], Optimum economic and Emission dispatch [147], Color image segmentation (Image Processing) [148] | 165 |
| 19 | Election Algorithm | 2015 | Emami et al. [149] | Blockchain [150], Neural Network [151], WSN (Wireless Sensor Network) [152] | 53 |
| 20 | Passing Vehicle Search | 2016 | Savsani and Savsani [153] | Structure Optimization [154], Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM) [155], Optimal power flow problems [156], signal timing optimization [157] | 133 |
| 21 | Jaya Algorithm | 2016 | Rao [158] | Engineering Optimization Problem [159], Photovoltaic Cell [160], Surface grinding process optimization [161], Multi-thresholding [162] | 1308 |
| 22 | Tug of War Optimization | 2016 | Kaveh and Zolghadr [163] | Engineering design problems [163], Structural Damage Identification [164], Workload prediction model [165], Design of laterally-supported castellated beams [166], Water distribution system design [167] | 57 |
| 23 | Social Group Optimization | 2016 | Satapathy et al. [168] | Data Clustering [169], Optimization problems [169], Image Segmentation [170], Task Scheduling [171], Image Processing [172] | 149 |
| 24 | Social Learning Optimization | 2016 | Liu et al. [173] | QoS-aware cloud Service [173], Scheduling in Cloud Computing [174] | 81 |
| 25 | Football Game Algorithm | 2016 | Fadakar and Ebrahimi [175] | Optimization problems [175], Vehicle Routing Problem [176] | 29 |
| 26 | Ideology Algorithm | 2016 | Huan et al. [177] | Optimization problems [177] | 42 |
| 27 | Most Valuable Player Algorithm | 2017 | Bouchekara et al. [178] | PV Generation System [179], Wind farm layout optimization [180], direction over current relays coordination problem [181] | 52 |
| 28 | Human Behavior-Based Optimization | 2017 | S A Ahmadi [182] | Cell Design Problem [183], S-Box Design Problems [184], Digital Over Current Relays (DOCRs) [185] | 42 |
| 29 | Human Mental Search | 2017 | M.J. Mousavirad [186] | Image Clustering, Image Segmentation, Multi Thresholding (Image Processing) [187–190], Global Optimization Problems [191], Color Quantization [192] | 79 |
| 30 | Social Engineering Optimizer | 2018 | Amir Mohammad Fathollahi-Fard [193] | Cross Docking System [194], Intellectual Manufacturing System [195], Data Classification [196], Closed Loop Supply Chain System [197], Truss Optimization [198], Information Security [199] | 135 |
| 31 | Queuing Search Algorithm | 2018 | Jinhao Zhang et al. [200] | Engineering Design Problems [200], Feature Selection [201], Biochar System [202] | 75 |
| 32 | Team Game Algorithm | 2018 | Mahmoodabadi et al. [203] | Knapsack problem [204], Duffing-Holmes chaotic problems [205] | 17 |
| 33 | Socio Evolution and Learning Optimization | 2018 | Kumar et al. [206] | Unconstrained optimization problems [206] | 93 |
| 34 | Volleyball Premier League Algorithm | 2018 | Mogdhani et al. [207] | Multi-thresholding Image Segmentation [208], Global Optimization problem [31] | 103 |
| 35 | Class Topper Optimization | 2018 | Das et al. [209] | Data Clustering [209], Economic Load Dispatch problem [210], PID Controller design [211], WSN (Wireless Sensor Network) [212] | 45 |
| 36 | Focus Group | 2018 | Fattahi [213] | Optimization Problem [213] | 13 |
| 37 | Ludo Game-based Swarm Intelligence | 2019 | Singh et al. [214] | Global Optimization [214], Image Analysis [215] | 21 |
| 38 | Search and Rescue Optimization | 2019 | Amir Sabani et al. [216] | Engineering Design Problems [217] | 41 |
| 39 | Life Choice-Based Optimization | 2019 | Khatri et al. [218] | Engineering Design Problems [218] | 11 |
| 40 | Social Ski-Driver Optimization | 2019 | Tharwat et al. [219] | Feature Selection [220] | 24 |
| 41 | Gaining Sharing Knowledge-Based Algorithm | 2019 | Mohamed [221] | Engineering Optimization Problem [222], Image Multi-thresholding, Feature Selection (Image Processing) [223–225], Knapsack Problem [226], Solar Photovoltaic Model [227], Power System [228], Solid Transportation Problem [229] | 79 |
| 42 | Future Search Algorithm | 2019 | Elsisi [230] | Radial Distribution Network [231], Automatic Voltage Regulators [232] | 18 |
| 43 | Forensic-Based Investigation Optimization | 2020 | Shaheen [233] | Pothole Classification [234], Structural Design Problems Models [235], Global Optimization Problems [236] | 0 |
| 44 | Political Optimizer | 2020 | Qamar Askari et al. [237] | Truss Structure [238], Engineering Optimization Problem [5], Fuel Cell Parameter Estimation [239], Feature Selection (Image Processing) [240], Photovoltaic Systems [241], Antenna Arrays [242], Wind Solar-Diesel Battery Systems [243], Capacitor Allocation Problem [244], Economic Load Dispatch Problem [245] | 79 |
| 45 | Heap-Based Optimizer | 2020 | Qamar Askari et al. [246] | Industrial Solar Generation [247], Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Stacks [248], Radial Feeder Distribution Systems [249], Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch [250], Optimal Power Flow Problem [251], Microgrid [252], Fog Computing [253] | 64 |
| 46 | Human Urbanization Algorithm | 2020 | H. Ghasemian et al. [254] | System Security Enhancement [255] | 1 |
| 47 | Battle Royale Optimization | 2020 | Taymaz Rahkar Farshi [256] | Artificial Neural Network (ANN) [257], Linearized Quadruple-Tank Process [258], Smart Grid System [259] | 21 |
| 48 | Dynastic Optimization Algorithm | 2020 | Wagan and Shaikh [260] | Wind Turbine Micrositing (WTM) problem [260] | 16 |
| 49 | Coronavirus Herd Immunity Optimization | 2021 | Mohammed Azmi Al-Betar [261] | Vehicle Routing Problem [262], Travelling Salesman Problem [263], Feature Selection (Image Processing) [264], Brushless DC Motor System [265], Network Reconfiguration [266], Transmission Expansion Planning [267], Microgrids [268], Intrusion Detection System [269], Vehicle Routing Problem [270] | 39 |
| 50 | Stock Exchange Trading Optimization | 2022 | Emami [271] | Numerical and Engineering Optimization problems [271] | 1 |
| 51 | Anti Coronavirus Optimization Algorithm | 2022 | Emami [272] | Multi-variable single-objective optimization problems [272] | 0 |