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A Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Multifactorial Optimization Problems
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  • Ahlem Aboud,
  • Nizar Rokbani,
  • Seyedali Mirjalili,
  • Pavel Kromer,
  • Amir Hussain,
  • Adel M. Alimi
Ahlem Aboud
Universite de Sousse Institut Superieur d'Informatique et des Technologies de Communication de Hammam Sousse

Corresponding Author:ahlem.aboud@enis.usf.tn

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Nizar Rokbani
Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs de Sfax
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Seyedali Mirjalili
Torrens University Australia
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Pavel Kromer
FEECS
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Amir Hussain
Edinburgh Napier University
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Adel M. Alimi
Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs de Sfax
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Abstract

This paper presents a new Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization algorithm for Multifactorial Optimization Problems referred to as MOPSO-mfact. It operates in two distinct steps with two processing steps. Initially, a pre-search is conducted in a unified search space where all individuals are optimized to address various tasks simultaneously. Then, the dominance operator is used to explore the solution encoding search space and identify the best skill factor. In the subsequent step, individuals with identical solution skill factors are grouped together to create multiple sub-swarms for multitasking optimization. This approach leverages the dominance operator instead of relying on random mating probabilities. The MOPSO-mfact algorithm was tested on a set of Multifactorial test benchmarks called “ETMOF” which includes 36 multi/many objectives optimization problems. A comparative study is conducted toward the Inverted General Distance (IGD) and the Mean Inverted General Distance (MIGD) metrics. The Mean Standard Score (MSS) is used to determine the best approach for multitasking optimization. Parameter optimization for MOPSO-mfact is achieved through sensitivity analysis using the Taguchi method, ensuring optimal performance. The MOPSO-mfact algorithm demonstrated promising results, achieving a good MSS result for solving the 28/26 ETMOF test suite as assessed by the IGD indicators. Additionally, it performed well, solving 33 out of 36 problems in the ETMOF suite when evaluated using the MIGD metric.