Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation

This work introduces a novel and practical metaheuristic algorithm, the Gaslike Social Motility (GSM) algorithm, designed for optimization and image thresholding segmentation. Inspired by a deterministic model that replicates social behaviors using gaslike particles, GSM is characterized by its simp...

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Main Authors: Oscar D. Sanchez, Luz M. Reyes, Arturo Valdivia-González, Alma Y. Alanis, Eduardo Rangel-Heras
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/4/199
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Arturo Valdivia-González
Alma Y. Alanis
Eduardo Rangel-Heras
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description This work introduces a novel and practical metaheuristic algorithm, the Gaslike Social Motility (GSM) algorithm, designed for optimization and image thresholding segmentation. Inspired by a deterministic model that replicates social behaviors using gaslike particles, GSM is characterized by its simplicity, minimal parameter requirements, and emergent social dynamics. These dynamics include: (1) attraction between similar particles, (2) formation of stable particle clusters, (3) division of groups upon reaching a critical size, (4) inter-group interactions that influence particle distribution during the search process, and (5) internal state changes in particles driven by local interactions. The model’s versatility, including cross-group monitoring and adaptability to environmental interactions, makes it a powerful tool for exploring diverse scenarios. GSM is rigorously evaluated against established and recent metaheuristic algorithms, including Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Differential Evolution (DE), Bat Algorithm (BA), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm (AHA), AHA with Aquila Optimization (AHA-AO), Colliding Bodies Optimization (CBO), Enhanced CBO (ECBO), and Social Network Search (SNS). Performance is assessed using 22 benchmark functions, demonstrating GSM’s competitiveness. Additionally, GSM’s efficiency in image thresholding segmentation is highlighted, as it achieves high-quality results with fewer iterations and particles compared to other methods.
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spelling doaj-art-56f9e4701c2c41368c693eb79b5a602b2025-08-20T03:14:16ZengMDPI AGAlgorithms1999-48932025-04-0118419910.3390/a18040199Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding SegmentationOscar D. Sanchez0Luz M. Reyes1Arturo Valdivia-González2Alma Y. Alanis3Eduardo Rangel-Heras4Departamento Académico de Computación e Industrial, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara. Av. Patria 1201, Zapopan 45129, MexicoUniversity Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, MexicoUniversity Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, MexicoUniversity Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, MexicoUniversity Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, MexicoThis work introduces a novel and practical metaheuristic algorithm, the Gaslike Social Motility (GSM) algorithm, designed for optimization and image thresholding segmentation. Inspired by a deterministic model that replicates social behaviors using gaslike particles, GSM is characterized by its simplicity, minimal parameter requirements, and emergent social dynamics. These dynamics include: (1) attraction between similar particles, (2) formation of stable particle clusters, (3) division of groups upon reaching a critical size, (4) inter-group interactions that influence particle distribution during the search process, and (5) internal state changes in particles driven by local interactions. The model’s versatility, including cross-group monitoring and adaptability to environmental interactions, makes it a powerful tool for exploring diverse scenarios. GSM is rigorously evaluated against established and recent metaheuristic algorithms, including Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Differential Evolution (DE), Bat Algorithm (BA), Artificial Bee Colony (ABC), Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm (AHA), AHA with Aquila Optimization (AHA-AO), Colliding Bodies Optimization (CBO), Enhanced CBO (ECBO), and Social Network Search (SNS). Performance is assessed using 22 benchmark functions, demonstrating GSM’s competitiveness. Additionally, GSM’s efficiency in image thresholding segmentation is highlighted, as it achieves high-quality results with fewer iterations and particles compared to other methods.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/4/199evolutionary algorithmoptimizationswarmthresholding segmentationintelligence
spellingShingle Oscar D. Sanchez
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Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation
Algorithms
evolutionary algorithm
optimization
swarm
thresholding segmentation
intelligence
title Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation
title_full Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation
title_fullStr Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation
title_full_unstemmed Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation
title_short Gaslike Social Motility: Optimization Algorithm with Application in Image Thresholding Segmentation
title_sort gaslike social motility optimization algorithm with application in image thresholding segmentation
topic evolutionary algorithm
optimization
swarm
thresholding segmentation
intelligence
url https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4893/18/4/199
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