Time Window
"Time window" research focuses on optimizing processes constrained by temporal limitations, primarily seen in vehicle routing and scheduling problems. Current research emphasizes developing efficient algorithms, including deep reinforcement learning, hybrid genetic search, and large neighborhood search enhanced by machine learning, to solve these complex optimization problems, often incorporating stochastic elements and contextual information. These advancements improve the efficiency and scalability of solutions for various applications, such as logistics, autonomous mobile robot deployment in hospitals, and even educational analytics predicting student performance based on time-series data. The resulting improvements in resource allocation and predictive modeling have significant implications across diverse fields.