Integer linear programming can help find the answer to a variety of real-world problems. Now researchers have found a much faster way to do it. The traveling salesperson problem is one of the oldest ...

Combinatorial optimization and integer programming form the backbone of decision-making models in which discrete choices must be made under constraints. At its core, integer programming specialises in ...

In this paper, the problem of scheduling smart homes (SHs) residential loads is considered aiming to minimize electricity bills and enhance the user comfort. The problem is addressed as a ...