Linkage in Evolutionary Computation

Models and Theories.- Parallel Bivariate Marginal Distribution Algorithm with Probability Model Migration.- Linkages Detection in Histogram-Based Estimation of Distribution Algorithm.- Linkage in Island Models.- Real-Coded ECGA for Solving Decomposable Real-Valued Optimization Problems.- Linkage Learning Accuracy in the Bayesian Optimization Algorithm.- The Impact of Exact Probabilistic Learning Algorithms in EDAs Based on Bayesian Networks.- Linkage Learning in Estimation of Distribution Algorithms.- Operators and Frameworks.- Parallel GEAs with Linkage Analysis over Grid.- Identification and Exploitation of Linkage by Means of Alternative Splicing.- A Clustering-Based Approach for Linkage Learning Applied to Multimodal Optimization.- Studying the Effects of Dual Coding on the Adaptation of Representation for Linkage in Evolutionary Algorithms.- Symbiotic Evolution to Avoid Linkage Problem.- EpiSwarm, a Swarm-Based System for Investigating Genetic Epistasis.- Real-Coded Extended Compact Genetic Algorithm Based on Mixtures of Models.- Applications.- Genetic Algorithms for the Airport Gate Assignment: Linkage, Representation and Uniform Crossover.- A Decomposed Approach for the Minimum Interference Frequency Assignment.- Set Representation and Multi-parent Learning within an Evolutionary Algorithm for Optimal Design of Trusses.- A Network Design Problem by a GA with Linkage Identification and Recombination for Overlapping Building Blocks.- Knowledge-Based Evolutionary Linkage in MEMS Design Synthesis.