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Whale Optimization Algorithm

The Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is a swarm-based metaheuristic introduced by Mirjalili and Lewis in 2016. It models the bubble-net hunting strategy of humpback whales, in which a group of whales spirals around prey while gradually tightening the encirclement. The algorithm balances global exploration and local exploitation through a small set of parameters and has become widely used in continuous engineering optimisation problems.

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Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA)
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / optimization
  • Mirjalili, S. & Lewis, A. (2016). The Whale Optimization Algorithm. Advances in Engineering Software, 95, 51-67. · DOI 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2016.01.008
  • Chakraborty, S. et al. (2023). A Comprehensive Review of the Whale Optimization Algorithm: Modifications, Variants, and Applications. Artificial Intelligence Review. · URL
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