Biased random-key genetic algorithms: A review

Mariana A. Londe, Luciana S. Pessoa, Carlos E. Andrade and Mauricio G.C. Resende

European Journal of Operational Research, 2025, vol. 321, issue 1, 1-22

Abstract: This paper is a comprehensive literature review of Biased Random-Key Genetic Algorithms (BRKGA). BRKGA is a metaheuristic that employs random-key-based chromosomes with biased, uniform, and elitist mating strategies in a genetic algorithm framework. The review encompasses over 150 papers with a wide range of applications, including classical combinatorial optimization problems, real-world industrial use cases, and non-orthodox applications such as neural network hyperparameter tuning in machine learning. Scheduling is by far the most prevalent application area in this review, followed by network design and location problems. The most frequent hybridization method employed is local search, and new features aim to increase population diversity. We also detail challenges and future directions for this method. Overall, this survey provides a comprehensive overview of the BRKGA metaheuristic and its applications and highlights important areas for future research.

Keywords: Biased random-key genetic algorithms; Literature review; Metaheuristics; Applications (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2024.03.030

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