@inproceedings{498186607ba14ad2ae3481b5454aed29,
title = "Multi-layered harmony search algorithm: Introduction of a novel and efficient structure",
abstract = "The harmony search algorithm (HSA) is one of the most widely used meta-heuristic optimization algorithms. During the last two decades, many improved versions and variants of HSA have been proposed to improve the algorithms efficiency and usability. In this study, a HSA variant with unique structural characteristics is proposed, named multi-layered harmony search algorithm (MLHSA). The multi-layered structure is specifically designed for the effective improvement of exploration and exploitation capability. The proposed MLHSA is applied to a set of benchmark problems to test and verify the efficiency. The application results show that MLHSA outperforms other meta-heuristic algorithms, indicating the competitiveness of the algorithm. The multi-layer concept can be easily employed to other algorithms, as a helpful tool for the improvement of existing algorithms convergence.",
keywords = "Harmony search algorithm, Meta-heuristic, Multi-layered harmony search algorithm, Optimization",
author = "Lee, {Ho Min} and Yoo, {Do Guen} and Lee, {Eui Hoon} and Choi, {Young Hwan} and Kim, {Joong Hoon}",
note = "Funding Information: This research was supported by a grant from The National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea, funded by the Korean government (MSIP) under no. 2016R1A2A1A05005306. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017.; Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Harmony Search Algorithm, ICHSA 2017 ; Conference date: 22-02-2017 Through 24-02-2017",
year = "2017",
doi = "10.1007/978-981-10-3728-3_2",
language = "English",
isbn = "9789811037276",
series = "Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "8--14",
editor = "{Del Ser}, Javier",
booktitle = "Harmony Search Algorithm - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Harmony Search Algorithm (ICHSA 2017)",
}