Approximation algorithms for solving multi-objective optimization problems

  • Gais Alhadi Babikir University of Gezira, Wad Madani, Sudan

Abstract

This paper tries to cover the main aspects/properties related to scheduling problems, approximation algorithms, and multi-objective combinatorial optimization. Then, we try to describe the main techniques that can be used to solve such problems. In this paper, the reviews results relate to multi-objective optimization problems, exact and approximation search, with the aim of getting all Pareto optimal solutions for some NP-hard problems.

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Published
2022-10-17
How to Cite
BABIKIR, Gais Alhadi. Approximation algorithms for solving multi-objective optimization problems. Gezira Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, [S.l.], v. 15, n. 2, p. 32-35, oct. 2022. ISSN 1858-5698. Available at: <http://37.60.236.48/index.php/gjeas/article/view/2151>. Date accessed: 03 june 2026.
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