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20192025
most citedANA: Ant Nesting Algorithm for Optimizing Real-World Problems

40 citations · 143 across the 18 of their papers we have counts for

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18 papers

cs.NE2025★ 1 cited

Is the Fitness Dependent Optimizer Ready for the Future of Optimization?

Ardalan H. Awlla, Tarik A. Rashid, Ronak M. Abdullah

Metaheuristic algorithms are optimization methods that are inspired by real phenomena in nature or the behavior of living beings, e.g., animals, to be used for solving complex prob…

cs.NE2025

Optimizing LPB Algorithms using Simulated Annealing

Dana Rasul Hamad, Tarik A. Rashid

Learner Performance-based Behavior using Simulated Annealing (LPBSA) is an improvement of the Learner Performance-based Behavior (LPB) algorithm. LPBSA, like LPB, has been proven t…

cs.NE2025★ 1 cited

LPBSA: Enhancing Optimization Efficiency through Learner Performance-based Behavior and Simulated Annealing

Dana R. Hamad, Tarik A. Rashid

This study introduces the LPBSA, an advanced optimization algorithm that combines Learner Performance-based Behavior (LPB) and Simulated Annealing (SA) in a hybrid approach. Emphas…

cs.CY2024

Elevating Information System Performance: A Deep Dive into Quality Metrics

Dana A Abdullah, Hewir A. Khidir, Ismail Y. Maolood +6

In today's digital age, information systems (IS) are indispensable tools for organizations of all sizes. The quality of these systems, encompassing system, information, and service…

cs.NE2024★ 1 cited

Foxtsage vs. Adam: Revolution or Evolution in Optimization?

Sirwan A. Aula, Tarik A. Rashid

Optimization techniques are pivotal in neural network training, shaping both predictive performance and convergence efficiency. This study introduces Foxtsage, a novel hybrid optim…

cs.NE2024

In Search of Excellence: SHOA as a Competitive Shrike Optimization Algorithm for Multimodal Problems

Hanan K. AbdulKarim, Tarik A. Rashid

In this paper, a swarm intelligence optimization algorithm is proposed as the Shrike Optimization Algorithm (SHOA). Many creatures living in a group and surviving for the next gene…

cs.NE2024★ 13 cited

Modified-Improved Fitness Dependent Optimizer for Complex and Engineering Problems

Hozan K. Hamarashid, Bryar A. Hassan, Tarik A. Rashid

Fitness dependent optimizer (FDO) is considered one of the novel swarm intelligent algorithms. Recently, FDO has been enhanced several times to improve its capability. One of the i…

cs.NE2024★ 1 cited

Artificial Cardiac Conduction System: Simulating Heart Function for Advanced Computational Problem Solving

Rebaz Mohammed Dler Omer, Nawzad K. Al-Salihi, Tarik A. Rashid +3

This work proposes a novel bio-inspired metaheuristic called Artificial Cardiac Conduction System (ACCS) inspired by the human cardiac conduction system. The ACCS algorithm imitate…

cs.SE2024

A Comprehensive Study on Automated Testing with the Software Lifecycle

Hussein Mohammed Ali, Mahmood Yashar Hamza, Tarik Ahmed Rashid

The software development lifecycle depends heavily on the testing process, which is an essential part of finding issues and reviewing the quality of software. Software testing can…

q-bio.NC2024

Detection of Auditory Brainstem Response Peaks Using Image Processing Techniques in Infants with Normal Hearing Sensitivity

Amir Majidpour, Samer Kais Jameel, Jafar Majidpour +4

Introduction: The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is measured to find the brainstem-level peripheral auditory nerve system integrity in children having normal hearing. The Audito…

cs.CV2024★ 2 cited

Offline Handwriting Signature Verification: A Transfer Learning and Feature Selection Approach

Fatih Ozyurt, Jafar Majidpour, Tarik A. Rashid +1

Handwritten signature verification poses a formidable challenge in biometrics and document authenticity. The objective is to ascertain the authenticity of a provided handwritten si…

eess.AS2023★ 10 cited

Multi-Transfer Learning Techniques for Detecting Auditory Brainstem Response

Fatih Ozyurt, Jafar Majidpour, Tarik A. Rashid +2

The assessment of the well-being of the peripheral auditory nerve system in individuals experiencing hearing impairment is conducted through auditory brainstem response (ABR) testi…

cs.CL2022★ 17 cited

Medical Dataset Classification for Kurdish Short Text over Social Media

Ari M. Saeed, Shnya R. Hussein, Chro M. Ali +1

The Facebook application is used as a resource for collecting the comments of this dataset, The dataset consists of 6756 comments to create a Medical Kurdish Dataset (MKD). The sam…

cs.NE2022★ 14 cited

A comprehensive review and evaluation on text predictive and entertainment systems

Hozan K. Hamarashid, Soran A. Saeed, Tarik A. Rashid

One of the most important ways to experience communication and interact with the systems is by handling the prediction of the most likely words to happen after typing letters or wo…

cs.NE2021★ 40 cited

ANA: Ant Nesting Algorithm for Optimizing Real-World Problems

Deeam Najmadeen Hama Rashid, Tarik A. Rashid, Seyedali Mirjalili

In this paper, a novel swarm intelligent algorithm is proposed called ant nesting algorithm (ANA). The algorithm is inspired by Leptothorax ants and mimics the behavior of ants sea…

cs.CL2020★ 25 cited

Next word prediction based on the N-gram model for Kurdish Sorani and Kurmanji

Hozan K. Hamarashid, Soran A. Saeed, Tarik A. Rashid

Next word prediction is an input technology that simplifies the process of typing by suggesting the next word to a user to select, as typing in a conversation consumes time. A few…

cs.MA2019★ 6 cited

A Comprehensive Study on Pedestrians' Evacuation

Danial A. Muhammed, Soran Saeed, Tarik A. Rashid

Human beings face threats because of unexpected happenings, which can be avoided through an adequate crisis evacuation plan, which is vital to stop wound and demise as its negative…

q-fin.ST2019★ 12 cited

Investigating the effect of competitiveness power in estimating the average weighted price in electricity market

Naser Rostamni, Tarik A. Rashid

This paper evaluates the impact of the power extent on price in the electricity market. The competitiveness extent of the electricity market during specific times in a day is consi…