Advances in Algorithm Optimization and Computational Intelligence, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 681

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the second edition of our successful Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Algorithm Optimization and Computational Intelligence, 2nd Edition”.

This Special Issue of Electronics is a pivotal scholarly contribution to the dynamic domain of computer science. Our aim is to provide a conduit for academics and industry professionals in terms of disseminating their research outcomes and methodologies in the realms of algorithmic optimization and computational intelligence.

This Special Issue’s objective is to spotlight avant-garde research and methodologies that augment the efficacy, robustness, and versatility of algorithms. This aligns seamlessly with the journal’s overarching mission of fostering state-of-the-art research in computer science and its intersecting disciplines. The focus of this Special Issue is the exploration and development of novel algorithmic strategies, the application of machine learning techniques for optimization, and the advancement of artificial intelligence paradigms for complex problem solving.

Potential topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, machine learning algorithms, evolutionary computation, swarm intelligence, artificial neural networks, fuzzy systems, and decision-support systems. These themes reflect the current trends and future directions in the realm of computational intelligence and algorithm optimization. This Special Issue encourages submissions that offer novel insights, propose new methodologies, or apply existing techniques in innovative ways to solve complex problems. This is an excellent opportunity for scholars to contribute to and shape discourse in this crucial research area.

For this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome to be submitted. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Topics of interest:

  1. Machine learning algorithms;
  2. Evolutionary computation;
  3. Swarm intelligence;
  4. Artificial neural networks;
  5. Fuzzy systems;
  6. Decision-support systems;
  7. Optimization algorithms;
  8. Deep learning;
  9. Natural language processing;
  10. Computer vision.

Dr. Amin Amini
Dr. Bacha Rehman
Prof. Dr. Chih-Lung Lin
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • image processing
  • computer vision
  • algorithm optimization
  • computational intelligence

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TwinArray Sort: An Ultrarapid Conditional Non-Comparison Integer Sorting Algorithm
by Amin Amini
Electronics 2026, 15(3), 609; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics15030609 - 30 Jan 2026
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TwinArray Sort is a non-comparison integer sorting algorithm designed for non-negative integers with relatively dense key ranges, offering competitive runtime performance and reduced memory usage relative to other counting-based methods. The algorithm introduces a conditional distinct-array verification mechanism that adapts the reconstruction strategy [...] Read more.
TwinArray Sort is a non-comparison integer sorting algorithm designed for non-negative integers with relatively dense key ranges, offering competitive runtime performance and reduced memory usage relative to other counting-based methods. The algorithm introduces a conditional distinct-array verification mechanism that adapts the reconstruction strategy based on data characteristics while maintaining worst-case time and space complexity of O(n + k). Comprehensive experimental evaluations were conducted on datasets containing up to 108 elements across multiple data distributions, including random, reverse-sorted, nearly sorted, and their unique variants. The results demonstrate consistent performance improvements compared with established algorithms such as Counting Sort, Pigeonhole Sort, MSD Radix Sort, Spreadsort, Flash Sort, Bucket Sort, and Quicksort. TwinArray Sort achieved execution times up to 2.7 times faster and reduced memory usage by up to 50%, with particularly strong performance observed for unique and reverse-sorted datasets. The algorithm exhibits good scalability for large datasets and key ranges, with performance degradation occurring primarily in extreme cases where the key range significantly exceeds the input size due to auxiliary array requirements. These findings indicate that TwinArray Sort is a competitive solution for in-memory sorting in high-performance and distributed computing environments. Future work will focus on optimizing performance for wide key ranges and developing parallel implementations for multi-core and GPU architectures. Full article
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