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This study introduces a hybrid monkey algorithm for clustering, improving upon the limitations of the k-means algorithm. The enhanced method demonstrates superior performance in data analysis tasks.

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Area of Science:

Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning

Background:

Clustering is a fundamental technique in data analysis and data mining.
The k-means algorithm is widely used but suffers from sensitivity to initial conditions and local optima.
Existing clustering methods require improvements to overcome inherent limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the limitations of the k-means clustering algorithm.
To propose a novel hybrid metaheuristic algorithm for clustering analysis.
To evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm against existing methods.

Main Methods:

A hybrid metaheuristic algorithm combining the monkey algorithm with the artificial bee colony algorithm's search operators was developed.
The proposed algorithm was applied to both synthetic and real-world datasets.
Performance was evaluated based on clustering accuracy and convergence properties.

Main Results:

The hybrid monkey algorithm demonstrated improved performance compared to the basic monkey algorithm for clustering.
The proposed method showed better convergence and accuracy on various datasets.
Experimental results validate the effectiveness of the hybrid approach.

Conclusions:

The hybrid monkey algorithm offers a robust and effective solution for clustering analysis.
This approach overcomes the local optimum problem inherent in traditional k-means.
The integration of artificial bee colony operators enhances metaheuristic clustering performance.