Project construction and development are an impor-tant part of future army designs.In today’s world,intelligent war-fare and joint operations have become the dominant develop-ments in warfare,so the construction and ...Project construction and development are an impor-tant part of future army designs.In today’s world,intelligent war-fare and joint operations have become the dominant develop-ments in warfare,so the construction and development of the army need top-down,top-level design,and comprehensive plan-ning.The traditional project development model is no longer suf-ficient to meet the army’s complex capability requirements.Projects in various fields need to be developed and coordinated to form a joint force and improve the army’s combat effective-ness.At the same time,when a program consists of large-scale project data,the effectiveness of the traditional,precise mathe-matical planning method is greatly reduced because it is time-consuming,costly,and impractical.To solve above problems,this paper proposes a multi-stage program optimization model based on a heterogeneous network and hybrid genetic algo-rithm and verifies the effectiveness and feasibility of the model and algorithm through an example.The results show that the hybrid algorithm proposed in this paper is better than the exist-ing meta-heuristic algorithm.展开更多
The electricity-hydrogen integrated energy system(EH-IES)enables synergistic operation of electricity,heat,and hydrogen subsystems,supporting renewable energy integration and efficient multi-energy utilization in futu...The electricity-hydrogen integrated energy system(EH-IES)enables synergistic operation of electricity,heat,and hydrogen subsystems,supporting renewable energy integration and efficient multi-energy utilization in future low carbon societies.However,uncertainties from renewable energy and load variability threaten system safety and economy.Conventional chance-constrained programming(CCP)ensures reliable operation by limiting risk.However,increasing source-load uncertainties that can render CCP models infeasible and exacerbate operational risks.To address this,this paper proposes a risk-adjustable chance-constrained goal programming(RACCGP)model,integrating CCP and goal programming to balance risk and cost based on system risk assessment.An intelligent nonlinear goal programming method based on the state transition algorithm(STA)is developed,along with an improved discretized step transformation,to handle model nonlinearity and enhance computational efficiency.Experimental results show that the proposed model reduces costs while controlling risk compared to traditional CCP,and the solution method outperforms average sample sampling in efficiency and solution quality.展开更多
This paper aims to explore the ability of genetic programming(GP)to achieve the intelligent prediction of tunnelling-induced building deformation considering the multifactor impact.A total of 1099 groups of data obtai...This paper aims to explore the ability of genetic programming(GP)to achieve the intelligent prediction of tunnelling-induced building deformation considering the multifactor impact.A total of 1099 groups of data obtained from 22 geotechnical centrifuge tests are used for model development and analysis using GP.Tunnel volume loss,building eccentricity,soil density,building transverse width,building shear stiffness and building load are selected as the inputs,and shear distortion is selected as the output.Results suggest that the proposed intelligent prediction model is capable of providing a reasonable and accurate prediction of framed building shear distortion due to tunnel construction with realistic conditions,highlighting the important roles of shear stiffness of framed buildings and the pressure beneath the foundation on structural deformation.It has been proven that the proposed model is efficient and feasible to analyze relevant engineering problems by parametric analysis and comparative analysis.The findings demonstrate the great potential of GP approaches in predicting building distortion caused by tunnelling.The proposed equation can be used for the quick and intelligent prediction of tunnelling induced building deformation,providing valuable guidance for the practical design and risk assessment of urban tunnel construction projects.展开更多
In 2024,the Chinese Meridian Project(CMP)completed its construction,deploying 282 instruments across 31 stations.This achievement not only provides a robust foundation but also serves as a reference template for the I...In 2024,the Chinese Meridian Project(CMP)completed its construction,deploying 282 instruments across 31 stations.This achievement not only provides a robust foundation but also serves as a reference template for the International Meridian Circle Program(IMCP).The IMCP aims to integrate and establish a comprehensive network of ground-based monitoring stations designed to track the propagation of space weather events from the Sun to Earth.Additionally,it monitors various disturbances generated within the Earth system that impact geospace.Over the past two years,significant progress has been made on the IMCP.In particular,the second phase of construction for the China-Brazil Joint Laboratory for Space Weather has been completed,and the North Pole and Southeast Asia networks are under active construction.The 2024 IMCP joint observation campaign was successfully conducted.To facilitate these developments,the scientific program committee of IMCP was established,following the success of 2023 IMCP workshop and the space weather school,which was co-hosted with the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization(APSCO)and sponsored by Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)and Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics(SCOSTEP).Preparations are now underway for the 2024 workshop in collaboration with the National Institute for Space Research(INPE)in Brazil.展开更多
目的探讨丹红注射液联合左西孟旦对脓毒症心肌病患者N-末端B型脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、肌钙蛋白I(cTnⅠ)水平及血流动力学的影响。方法研究中共纳入85例脓毒症心肌病患者,选取时间为2018年1月—2023年10月,进行回顾性分析。将所有患者...目的探讨丹红注射液联合左西孟旦对脓毒症心肌病患者N-末端B型脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、肌钙蛋白I(cTnⅠ)水平及血流动力学的影响。方法研究中共纳入85例脓毒症心肌病患者,选取时间为2018年1月—2023年10月,进行回顾性分析。将所有患者根据治疗方法的不同分为A组(42例,左西孟旦治疗)和B组(43例,丹红注射液联合左西孟旦治疗),14 d为1个疗程,两组患者均进行为期2个疗程的治疗。将两组患者治疗前后NT-proBNP、cTnⅠ水平的变化进行对比,将两组患者治疗前后中医证候积分进行比较,将两组患者治疗前,治疗后24、48、72 h血流动力学指标、心功能指标水平及miR-133a、miR-499a-5p、miR-21-3指标水平进行对比。结果治疗后两组患者NT-proBNP、cTnⅠ指标水平均相较于治疗前下降,且B组患者上述指标比A组下降;治疗后两组患者主症、次症中医证候积分均相较于治疗前下降,且B组患者上述评分比A组低;治疗后不同时间点B组患者心率(HR)均相较于A组下降,随着治疗时间的延长,两组患者HR呈下降趋势,而平均动脉压(MAP)呈上升趋势;治疗后不同时间点两组患者左心室射血分数(LVEF)均相较于治疗前上升,B组患者治疗72 h LVEF指标水平相较于A组上升,治疗后不同时间点两组患者左室舒张末期内径(LVEDD)均相较于治疗前上升,B组患者治疗72 h LVEDD指标水平相较于A组下降(均P<0.05);治疗后两组患者miR-133a、miR-499a-5p、miR-21-3指标水平均相较于治疗前下降,且B组患者上述指标比A组下降(均P<0.05)。结论丹红注射液联合左西孟旦应用于脓毒症心肌病患者的治疗中,可有效缓解患者临床症状,减轻心肌受损程度,降低miRNAs相关指标的表达水平,有助于血流动力学指标的改善。展开更多
目的探究PROS1基因单核苷酸多态性(SNP)与包头地区汉族人群复发性流产(RSA)发生风险之间的相关性。方法选取RSA患者及对照人群各158例作为研究对象,测定蛋白S、蛋白C、抗凝血酶-Ⅲ活性;使用聚合酶链式反应-限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RF...目的探究PROS1基因单核苷酸多态性(SNP)与包头地区汉族人群复发性流产(RSA)发生风险之间的相关性。方法选取RSA患者及对照人群各158例作为研究对象,测定蛋白S、蛋白C、抗凝血酶-Ⅲ活性;使用聚合酶链式反应-限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)技术对PROS1基因rs13062355、rs6441600和rs12634349位点进行基因分型。采用非条件性Logistic回归分析PROS1基因三种SNP与RSA发生风险的相关性。结果RSA患者的蛋白S、抗凝血酶-Ⅲ活性下降(P<0.05);PROS1 SNP rs13062355在显性模型下与RSA发病风险相关:与携带TT基因型患者比较,携带CT+CC基因型的患者RSA发病风险下降(OR=0.398,95%CI:0.249~0.638)。SNP rs6441600、rs12634349与RSA的发病风险无关联。在PROS1 rs13062355、rs6441600、rs12634349构建的单体型中,单体型C-C-C在两组间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);三阶交互模型rs13062355-rs6441600-rs12634349与RSA发病风险相关。结论PROS1 SNP rs13062355可能与包头地区汉族女性RSA患病风险相关;PROS1 rs13062355、rs6441600、rs12634349的单体型C-C-C降低了RSA发病风险;三阶模型rs13062355-rs6441600-rs12634349的交互作用在RSA的发生中具有协同效应。展开更多
Because of an unfortunate mistake during the production of this article,the Acknowledgements have been omitted.The Acknowledgements are added as follows:Sasan YAZDANI would like to thank the Scientific and Technologic...Because of an unfortunate mistake during the production of this article,the Acknowledgements have been omitted.The Acknowledgements are added as follows:Sasan YAZDANI would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey(TÜB˙ITAK)for receiving financial support for this work through the 2221 Fellowship Program for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave(Grant ID:E 21514107-115.02-228864).Sasan YAZDANI also expresses his gratitude to Sahand University of Technology for granting him sabbatical leave to facilitate the completion of this research.展开更多
In the field of calculating the attack area of air-to-air missiles in modern air combat scenarios,the limitations of existing research,including real-time calculation,accuracy efficiency trade-off,and the absence of t...In the field of calculating the attack area of air-to-air missiles in modern air combat scenarios,the limitations of existing research,including real-time calculation,accuracy efficiency trade-off,and the absence of the three-dimensional attack area model,restrict their practical applications.To address these issues,an improved backtracking algorithm is proposed to improve calculation efficiency.A significant reduction in solution time and maintenance of accuracy in the three-dimensional attack area are achieved by using the proposed algorithm.Furthermore,the age-layered population structure genetic programming(ALPS-GP)algorithm is introduced to determine an analytical polynomial model of the three-dimensional attack area,considering real-time requirements.The accuracy of the polynomial model is enhanced through the coefficient correction using an improved gradient descent algorithm.The study reveals a remarkable combination of high accuracy and efficient real-time computation,with a mean error of 91.89 m using the analytical polynomial model of the three-dimensional attack area solved in just 10^(-4)s,thus meeting the requirements of real-time combat scenarios.展开更多
Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of the neutrophil⁃to⁃lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and the systemic immune⁃inflammation index(SII)in predicting patients with anti⁃melanoma differentiation⁃associated gene 5⁃positive(...Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of the neutrophil⁃to⁃lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and the systemic immune⁃inflammation index(SII)in predicting patients with anti⁃melanoma differentiation⁃associated gene 5⁃positive(anti⁃MDA5+)dermatomyositis(DM)develop into the rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease(RPILD).Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical and laboratory data of 124 anti⁃MDA5+DM patients from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University between March 2019 and September 2023.We identified independent risk factors associated with the development and mortality of RPILD with the Cox regression analysis,and determined the optimal cut⁃off values for predicting adverse outcomes with the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis.Results:Among the 124 patients,36 patients(29.03%)developed RPILD,and 39 patients(31.45%)died during the follow⁃up period.The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the elevated NLR was an independent risk factor for RPILD development,while the elevated SII expression was independently associated with the increased mortality of RPILD.Based on the ROC curve analysis,NLR>6.12 was a predictor for RPILD,and SII>875.79 was associated with increased mortality risk of RPILD.Conclusion:Both NLR and SII are accessible,cost⁃effective,and reliable prognostic indicators for the prognosis of patients with anti⁃MDA5^(+)DM,providing a valuable guidance for clinical management and risk stratification of the disease.展开更多
As commercial drone delivery becomes increasingly popular,the extension of the vehicle routing problem with drones(VRPD)is emerging as an optimization problem of inter-ests.This paper studies a variant of VRPD in mult...As commercial drone delivery becomes increasingly popular,the extension of the vehicle routing problem with drones(VRPD)is emerging as an optimization problem of inter-ests.This paper studies a variant of VRPD in multi-trip and multi-drop(VRP-mmD).The problem aims at making schedules for the trucks and drones such that the total travel time is minimized.This paper formulate the problem with a mixed integer program-ming model and propose a two-phase algorithm,i.e.,a parallel route construction heuristic(PRCH)for the first phase and an adaptive neighbor searching heuristic(ANSH)for the second phase.The PRCH generates an initial solution by con-currently assigning as many nodes as possible to the truck–drone pair to progressively reduce the waiting time at the rendezvous node in the first phase.Then the ANSH improves the initial solution by adaptively exploring the neighborhoods in the second phase.Numerical tests on some benchmark data are conducted to verify the performance of the algorithm.The results show that the proposed algorithm can found better solu-tions than some state-of-the-art methods for all instances.More-over,an extensive analysis highlights the stability of the pro-posed algorithm.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(724701189072431011).
文摘Project construction and development are an impor-tant part of future army designs.In today’s world,intelligent war-fare and joint operations have become the dominant develop-ments in warfare,so the construction and development of the army need top-down,top-level design,and comprehensive plan-ning.The traditional project development model is no longer suf-ficient to meet the army’s complex capability requirements.Projects in various fields need to be developed and coordinated to form a joint force and improve the army’s combat effective-ness.At the same time,when a program consists of large-scale project data,the effectiveness of the traditional,precise mathe-matical planning method is greatly reduced because it is time-consuming,costly,and impractical.To solve above problems,this paper proposes a multi-stage program optimization model based on a heterogeneous network and hybrid genetic algo-rithm and verifies the effectiveness and feasibility of the model and algorithm through an example.The results show that the hybrid algorithm proposed in this paper is better than the exist-ing meta-heuristic algorithm.
基金Project(2022YFC2904502)supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(62273357)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The electricity-hydrogen integrated energy system(EH-IES)enables synergistic operation of electricity,heat,and hydrogen subsystems,supporting renewable energy integration and efficient multi-energy utilization in future low carbon societies.However,uncertainties from renewable energy and load variability threaten system safety and economy.Conventional chance-constrained programming(CCP)ensures reliable operation by limiting risk.However,increasing source-load uncertainties that can render CCP models infeasible and exacerbate operational risks.To address this,this paper proposes a risk-adjustable chance-constrained goal programming(RACCGP)model,integrating CCP and goal programming to balance risk and cost based on system risk assessment.An intelligent nonlinear goal programming method based on the state transition algorithm(STA)is developed,along with an improved discretized step transformation,to handle model nonlinearity and enhance computational efficiency.Experimental results show that the proposed model reduces costs while controlling risk compared to traditional CCP,and the solution method outperforms average sample sampling in efficiency and solution quality.
基金Projects(52108364,52278398)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(211179)supported by the Royal Society,UK+1 种基金Project(22CX06051A)supported by the Independent Innovation Research Plan Project of China University of Petroleum(East China)Project(ZR2023QE004)supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China。
文摘This paper aims to explore the ability of genetic programming(GP)to achieve the intelligent prediction of tunnelling-induced building deformation considering the multifactor impact.A total of 1099 groups of data obtained from 22 geotechnical centrifuge tests are used for model development and analysis using GP.Tunnel volume loss,building eccentricity,soil density,building transverse width,building shear stiffness and building load are selected as the inputs,and shear distortion is selected as the output.Results suggest that the proposed intelligent prediction model is capable of providing a reasonable and accurate prediction of framed building shear distortion due to tunnel construction with realistic conditions,highlighting the important roles of shear stiffness of framed buildings and the pressure beneath the foundation on structural deformation.It has been proven that the proposed model is efficient and feasible to analyze relevant engineering problems by parametric analysis and comparative analysis.The findings demonstrate the great potential of GP approaches in predicting building distortion caused by tunnelling.The proposed equation can be used for the quick and intelligent prediction of tunnelling induced building deformation,providing valuable guidance for the practical design and risk assessment of urban tunnel construction projects.
基金Supported by International Meridian Circle Program Headquarters,China-Brazil Joint Laboratory for Space Weather(Y42347A99S)。
文摘In 2024,the Chinese Meridian Project(CMP)completed its construction,deploying 282 instruments across 31 stations.This achievement not only provides a robust foundation but also serves as a reference template for the International Meridian Circle Program(IMCP).The IMCP aims to integrate and establish a comprehensive network of ground-based monitoring stations designed to track the propagation of space weather events from the Sun to Earth.Additionally,it monitors various disturbances generated within the Earth system that impact geospace.Over the past two years,significant progress has been made on the IMCP.In particular,the second phase of construction for the China-Brazil Joint Laboratory for Space Weather has been completed,and the North Pole and Southeast Asia networks are under active construction.The 2024 IMCP joint observation campaign was successfully conducted.To facilitate these developments,the scientific program committee of IMCP was established,following the success of 2023 IMCP workshop and the space weather school,which was co-hosted with the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization(APSCO)and sponsored by Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)and Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics(SCOSTEP).Preparations are now underway for the 2024 workshop in collaboration with the National Institute for Space Research(INPE)in Brazil.
文摘目的探讨丹红注射液联合左西孟旦对脓毒症心肌病患者N-末端B型脑钠肽前体(NT-proBNP)、肌钙蛋白I(cTnⅠ)水平及血流动力学的影响。方法研究中共纳入85例脓毒症心肌病患者,选取时间为2018年1月—2023年10月,进行回顾性分析。将所有患者根据治疗方法的不同分为A组(42例,左西孟旦治疗)和B组(43例,丹红注射液联合左西孟旦治疗),14 d为1个疗程,两组患者均进行为期2个疗程的治疗。将两组患者治疗前后NT-proBNP、cTnⅠ水平的变化进行对比,将两组患者治疗前后中医证候积分进行比较,将两组患者治疗前,治疗后24、48、72 h血流动力学指标、心功能指标水平及miR-133a、miR-499a-5p、miR-21-3指标水平进行对比。结果治疗后两组患者NT-proBNP、cTnⅠ指标水平均相较于治疗前下降,且B组患者上述指标比A组下降;治疗后两组患者主症、次症中医证候积分均相较于治疗前下降,且B组患者上述评分比A组低;治疗后不同时间点B组患者心率(HR)均相较于A组下降,随着治疗时间的延长,两组患者HR呈下降趋势,而平均动脉压(MAP)呈上升趋势;治疗后不同时间点两组患者左心室射血分数(LVEF)均相较于治疗前上升,B组患者治疗72 h LVEF指标水平相较于A组上升,治疗后不同时间点两组患者左室舒张末期内径(LVEDD)均相较于治疗前上升,B组患者治疗72 h LVEDD指标水平相较于A组下降(均P<0.05);治疗后两组患者miR-133a、miR-499a-5p、miR-21-3指标水平均相较于治疗前下降,且B组患者上述指标比A组下降(均P<0.05)。结论丹红注射液联合左西孟旦应用于脓毒症心肌病患者的治疗中,可有效缓解患者临床症状,减轻心肌受损程度,降低miRNAs相关指标的表达水平,有助于血流动力学指标的改善。
文摘目的探究PROS1基因单核苷酸多态性(SNP)与包头地区汉族人群复发性流产(RSA)发生风险之间的相关性。方法选取RSA患者及对照人群各158例作为研究对象,测定蛋白S、蛋白C、抗凝血酶-Ⅲ活性;使用聚合酶链式反应-限制性片段长度多态性(PCR-RFLP)技术对PROS1基因rs13062355、rs6441600和rs12634349位点进行基因分型。采用非条件性Logistic回归分析PROS1基因三种SNP与RSA发生风险的相关性。结果RSA患者的蛋白S、抗凝血酶-Ⅲ活性下降(P<0.05);PROS1 SNP rs13062355在显性模型下与RSA发病风险相关:与携带TT基因型患者比较,携带CT+CC基因型的患者RSA发病风险下降(OR=0.398,95%CI:0.249~0.638)。SNP rs6441600、rs12634349与RSA的发病风险无关联。在PROS1 rs13062355、rs6441600、rs12634349构建的单体型中,单体型C-C-C在两组间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);三阶交互模型rs13062355-rs6441600-rs12634349与RSA发病风险相关。结论PROS1 SNP rs13062355可能与包头地区汉族女性RSA患病风险相关;PROS1 rs13062355、rs6441600、rs12634349的单体型C-C-C降低了RSA发病风险;三阶模型rs13062355-rs6441600-rs12634349的交互作用在RSA的发生中具有协同效应。
文摘Because of an unfortunate mistake during the production of this article,the Acknowledgements have been omitted.The Acknowledgements are added as follows:Sasan YAZDANI would like to thank the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey(TÜB˙ITAK)for receiving financial support for this work through the 2221 Fellowship Program for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave(Grant ID:E 21514107-115.02-228864).Sasan YAZDANI also expresses his gratitude to Sahand University of Technology for granting him sabbatical leave to facilitate the completion of this research.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62373187)Forward-looking Layout Special Projects(ILA220591A22)。
文摘In the field of calculating the attack area of air-to-air missiles in modern air combat scenarios,the limitations of existing research,including real-time calculation,accuracy efficiency trade-off,and the absence of the three-dimensional attack area model,restrict their practical applications.To address these issues,an improved backtracking algorithm is proposed to improve calculation efficiency.A significant reduction in solution time and maintenance of accuracy in the three-dimensional attack area are achieved by using the proposed algorithm.Furthermore,the age-layered population structure genetic programming(ALPS-GP)algorithm is introduced to determine an analytical polynomial model of the three-dimensional attack area,considering real-time requirements.The accuracy of the polynomial model is enhanced through the coefficient correction using an improved gradient descent algorithm.The study reveals a remarkable combination of high accuracy and efficient real-time computation,with a mean error of 91.89 m using the analytical polynomial model of the three-dimensional attack area solved in just 10^(-4)s,thus meeting the requirements of real-time combat scenarios.
文摘Objective:To evaluate the predictive value of the neutrophil⁃to⁃lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and the systemic immune⁃inflammation index(SII)in predicting patients with anti⁃melanoma differentiation⁃associated gene 5⁃positive(anti⁃MDA5+)dermatomyositis(DM)develop into the rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease(RPILD).Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical and laboratory data of 124 anti⁃MDA5+DM patients from the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University between March 2019 and September 2023.We identified independent risk factors associated with the development and mortality of RPILD with the Cox regression analysis,and determined the optimal cut⁃off values for predicting adverse outcomes with the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis.Results:Among the 124 patients,36 patients(29.03%)developed RPILD,and 39 patients(31.45%)died during the follow⁃up period.The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the elevated NLR was an independent risk factor for RPILD development,while the elevated SII expression was independently associated with the increased mortality of RPILD.Based on the ROC curve analysis,NLR>6.12 was a predictor for RPILD,and SII>875.79 was associated with increased mortality risk of RPILD.Conclusion:Both NLR and SII are accessible,cost⁃effective,and reliable prognostic indicators for the prognosis of patients with anti⁃MDA5^(+)DM,providing a valuable guidance for clinical management and risk stratification of the disease.
文摘As commercial drone delivery becomes increasingly popular,the extension of the vehicle routing problem with drones(VRPD)is emerging as an optimization problem of inter-ests.This paper studies a variant of VRPD in multi-trip and multi-drop(VRP-mmD).The problem aims at making schedules for the trucks and drones such that the total travel time is minimized.This paper formulate the problem with a mixed integer program-ming model and propose a two-phase algorithm,i.e.,a parallel route construction heuristic(PRCH)for the first phase and an adaptive neighbor searching heuristic(ANSH)for the second phase.The PRCH generates an initial solution by con-currently assigning as many nodes as possible to the truck–drone pair to progressively reduce the waiting time at the rendezvous node in the first phase.Then the ANSH improves the initial solution by adaptively exploring the neighborhoods in the second phase.Numerical tests on some benchmark data are conducted to verify the performance of the algorithm.The results show that the proposed algorithm can found better solu-tions than some state-of-the-art methods for all instances.More-over,an extensive analysis highlights the stability of the pro-posed algorithm.