Finite First Hitting Time versus Stochastic convergence in Particle Swarm Optimisation.- Using Performance Profiles for the Analysis and Design of Benchmark Experiments.- Real-World Parameter Tuning using Factorial Design with Parameter Decomposition.- Evolving Pacing Strategies for Team Pursuit Track Cycling.- A Dual Mutation Operator to Solve the Multi-objective Production Planning of Perishable Goods.- Brain cine-MRI Registration using MLSDO Dynamic Optimization Algorithm.- GRASP with Path Relinking for the Two-Echelon Vehicle Routing Problem.- A Hybrid (1+1)-Evolutionary Strategy for the Open Vehicle Routing Problem.- A Timeslot-Filling Heuristic Approach to Construct High-School Timetables.- A GRASP for Supply Chain Optimization with Financial Constraints per Production Unit.