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In this paper, we propose a new ant–based searching algorithm called AntSearch. We describe a process of stigmergy and diffusion of pheromone, leading to a degree of self–organization brought about through the independent actions and iterations of its individual agents. We use it in the construction in our continually evolving system, AntSearch. We discuss some of the issues raised and attempt to explain some of its success as well as account for its failings. We analyze the main characteristics of the algorithm and try to explain the influence of parameters value on the behavior of this system.
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Boryczka, U. (2005). Ants in Web Searching Process. In: Szczepaniak, P.S., Kacprzyk, J., Niewiadomski, A. (eds) Advances in Web Intelligence. AWIC 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 3528. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11495772_10
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