Continuous versions of firefly algorithm: a review

An Optimisation-Driven Prediction Method for Automated Diagnosis and Prognosis

“…Recently, the research community has been producing novel bio-inspired metaheursitcs for optimisation in an attempt to obtain better results. However, most of the novel algorithms share very similar structures, as, for example, firefly algorithms [66] and differential evolution [44,67] are ruled by similar internal dynamics [25] and are designed without taking into consideration the problem at hand. This process does not always lead to optimal results, as it is known that universal optimisers do not exist, and the best performance is always returned by algorithms tailored to the problem [68].…”

Nature-Inspired Algorithms and Applied Optimization

“…Despite the success of the standard FA, many variants have been developed to enhance its performance in the last few years. Again many of these variants have been reviewed by Fister et al [15] and Tilahun et al [67], and we will not repeat their coverage. Instead, here we will focus only on the most recent variants that have just appeared in the last few years.…”

A comparison between firefly and prey-predator algorithms based on artificial neural networks

“…Prey-predator and Firefly algorithms are straightforward metaheuristic algorithms with higher effectiveness in applying and use [6]. These algorithms are used for continuous and non-continuous optimization problems [7]. Prey-predator algorithm (PPA) is developed for handling a complex optimization problem.…”

“…It mimics the behavior of a predator and its prey. Firefly algorithm is inspired by how fireflies signal each other using the flashing light to identify predators [7].…”

“…Generate a random solution set X Calculate the corresponding value of objective function Firefly algorithm-The algorithm mimics how fireflies attract each other using their flashing lights [7,19]. The appeal of a firefly is directly proportional to its brightness which depends on the distance between the two fireflies.…”