12 - A multiobjective nonlinear combinatorial model for improved planning of tour visits using a novel binary gaining-sharing knowledge- based optimization algorithm

Abstract

This chapter proposes a novel binary version of recently developed Gaining-Sharing knowledge-based optimization algorithm (GSK) to solve binary optimization problems. GSK algorithm is based on the concept of how humans acquire and share knowledge during their life span. Binary version of GSK named novel binary Gaining-Sharing knowledge-based optimization algorithm (BGSK) depends on mainly two binary stages: binary junior gaining sharing stage and binary senior gaining sharing stage with knowledge factor 1. These two stages enable BGSK for exploring and exploitation of the search space efficiently and effectively to solve problems in binary space.