Applications of Evolutionary Computing: EvoWorkshops 2008: EvoCOMNET, EvoFIN, EvoHOT, EvoIASP, EvoMUSART, EvoNUM, EvoSTOC, and EvoTransLog, Naples, Italy, March 26-28, 2008. Proceedings

Front Matter....Pages -
New Research in Nature Inspired Algorithms for Mobility Management in GSM Networks....Pages 1-10
Adaptive Local Search for a New Military Frequency Hopping Planning Problem....Pages 11-20
SS vs PBIL to Solve a Real-World Frequency Assignment Problem in GSM Networks....Pages 21-30
Reconstruction of Networks from Their Betweenness Centrality....Pages 31-37
A Self-learning Optimization Technique for Topology Design of Computer Networks....Pages 38-51
A Comparative Study of Fuzzy Inference Systems, Neural Networks and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference Systems for Portscan Detection....Pages 52-61
Evolutionary Single-Position Automated Trading....Pages 62-72
Genetic Programming in Statistical Arbitrage....Pages 73-82
Evolutionary System for Generating Investment Strategies....Pages 83-92
Horizontal Generalization Properties of Fuzzy Rule-Based Trading Models....Pages 93-102
Particle Swarm Optimization for Tackling Continuous Review Inventory Models....Pages 103-112
Option Model Calibration Using a Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm....Pages 113-122
A SOM and GP Tool for Reducing the Dimensionality of a Financial Distress Prediction Problem....Pages 123-132
Quantum-Inspired Evolutionary Algorithms for Financial Data Analysis....Pages 133-143
Analysis of Reconfigurable Logic Blocks for Evolvable Digital Architectures....Pages 144-153
Analogue Circuit Control through Gene Expression....Pages 154-163
Discovering Several Robot Behaviors through Speciation....Pages 164-174
Architecture Performance Prediction Using Evolutionary Artificial Neural Networks....Pages 175-183
Evolving a Vision-Driven Robot Controller for Real-World Indoor Navigation....Pages 184-193
Evolving an Automatic Defect Classification Tool....Pages 194-203
Deterministic Test Pattern Generator Design....Pages 204-213
An Evolutionary Methodology for Test Generation for Peripheral Cores Via Dynamic FSM Extraction....Pages 214-223
Exploiting MOEA to Automatically Geneate Test Programs for Path-Delay Faults in Microprocessors....Pages 224-234
Evolutionary Object Detection by Means of Naïve Bayes Models Estimation....Pages 235-244
An Evolutionary Framework for Colorimetric Characterization of Scanners....Pages 245-254
Artificial Creatures for Object Tracking and Segmentation....Pages 255-264
Automatic Recognition of Hand Gestures with Differential Evolution....Pages 265-274
Optimizing Computed Tomographic Angiography Image Segmentation Using Fitness Based Partitioning....Pages 275-284
A GA-Based Feature Selection Algorithm for Remote Sensing Images....Pages 285-294
An Evolutionary Approach for Ontology Driven Image Interpretation....Pages 295-304
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm Based on Gene Fragment Competition for Polyphonic Music Transcription....Pages 305-314
Classification of Seafloor Habitats Using Genetic Programming....Pages 315-324
Selecting Local Region Descriptors with a Genetic Algorithm for Real-World Place Recognition....Pages 325-334
Object Detection Using Neural Networks and Genetic Programming....Pages 335-340
Direct 3D Metric Reconstruction from Multiple Views Using Differential Evolution....Pages 341-346
Discrete Tomography Reconstruction through a New Memetic Algorithm....Pages 347-352
A Fuzzy Hybrid Method for Image Decomposition Problem....Pages 353-358
Triangulation Using Differential Evolution....Pages 359-364
Fast Multi-template Matching Using a Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for PCB Inspection....Pages 365-370
A Generative Representation for the Evolution of Jazz Solos....Pages 371-380
Automatic Invention of Fitness Functions with Application to Scene Generation....Pages 381-391
Manipulating Artificial Ecosystems....Pages 392-401
Evolved Diffusion Limited Aggregation Compositions....Pages 402-411
Scaffolding for Interactively Evolving Novel Drum Tracks for Existing Songs....Pages 412-422
AtomSwarm: A Framework for Swarm Improvisation....Pages 423-432
Using DNA to Generate 3D Organic Art Forms....Pages 433-442
Towards Music Fitness Evaluation with the Hierarchical SOM....Pages 443-452
Evolutionary Pointillist Modules: Evolving Assemblages of 3D Objects....Pages 453-462
An Artificial-Chemistry Approach to Generating Polyphonic Musical Phrases....Pages 463-472
Implicit Fitness Functions for Evolving a Drawing Robot....Pages 473-478
Free Flight in Parameter Space: A Dynamic Mapping Strategy for Expressive Free Impro....Pages 479-484
Modelling Video Games’ Landscapes by Means of Genetic Terrain Programming - A New Approach for Improving Users’ Experience....Pages 485-490
Virtual Constructive Swarm Compositions and Inspirations....Pages 491-496
New-Generation Methods in an Interpolating EC Synthesizer Interface....Pages 497-502
Composing Music with Neural Networks and Probabilistic Finite-State Machines....Pages 503-508
Trans<–>Former #13: Exploration and Adaptation of Evolution Expressed in a Dynamic Sculpture....Pages 509-514
Multiobjective Tuning of Robust PID Controllers Using Evolutionary Algorithms....Pages 515-524
Truncation Selection and Gaussian EDA: Bounds for Sustainable Progress in High-Dimensional Spaces....Pages 525-534
Scalable Continuous Multiobjective Optimization with a Neural Network–Based Estimation of Distribution Algorithm....Pages 535-544
Cumulative Step Length Adaptation for Evolution Strategies Using Negative Recombination Weights....Pages 545-554
Computing Surrogate Constraints for Multidimensional Knapsack Problems Using Evolution Strategies....Pages 555-564
A Critical Assessment of Some Variants of Particle Swarm Optimization....Pages 565-574
An Evolutionary Game-Theoretical Approach to Particle Swarm Optimisation....Pages 575-584
A Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Function Optimization....Pages 585-595
Memory Based on Abstraction for Dynamic Fitness Functions....Pages 596-605
A Memory Enhanced Evolutionary Algorithm for Dynamic Scheduling Problems....Pages 606-615
Compound Particle Swarm Optimization in Dynamic Environments....Pages 616-625
An Evolutionary Algorithm for Adaptive Online Services in Dynamic Environment....Pages 626-632
A Study of Some Implications of the No Free Lunch Theorem....Pages 633-642
Negative Slope Coefficient and the Difficulty of Random 3-SAT Instances....Pages 643-648
A Memetic Algorithm for the Team Orienteering Problem....Pages 649-658
Decentralized Evolutionary Optimization Approach to the p-Median Problem....Pages 659-668
Genetic Computation of Road Network Design and Pricing Stackelberg Games with Multi-class Users....Pages 669-678
Constrained Local Search Method for Bus Fleet Scheduling Problem with Multi-depot with Line Change....Pages 679-688
Evolutionary System with Precedence Constraints for Ore Harbor Schedule Optimization....Pages 689-698
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