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Conference Papers
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2025

Journal Article

A Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization Approach for Containerized Microservice Scheduling in Hybrid Fog/Cloud Environments

A. Kallel, M. Rekik, M. Khemakhem

Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (EAAI), Volume 141, Pages 109745
Q1, Impact Factor: 7.5

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2024

Conference Paper

DRL4HFC: Deep Reinforcement Learning for container-based scheduling in Hybrid Fog/Cloud system

A. Kallel, M. Rekik, M. Khemakhem

16th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2024), Rome, Italy
CORE Rank B

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2023

Journal Article

Optimal network-aware virtual data center embedding

A. Hbaieb, M. Khemakhem

International Journal of Network Management (IJNM), Volume 33, Issue 2, Pages e2223
Q3, Impact Factor: 1.5

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Journal Article

Toward Optimal Periodic Crowd Tracking via Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

K. Chebil, S. Htiouech, M. Khemakhem

Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences (CMES), Volume 137, Issue 1, Pages 233-263
Q2, Impact Factor: 2.4

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An Extended Model for the UAVs-Assisted Multi-Periodic Crowd Tracking Problem

K. Chebil, S. Htiouech, M. Khemakhem, F. Abed, M. H. Alkinani

Complexity (Comp), Volume 2023, Article ID 3001812
Q2, Impact Factor: 2.3

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2022

Journal Article

Hybrid-based framework for COVID-19 prediction via federated machine learning models

A. Kallel, M. Rekik, M. Khemakhem

The Journal of Supercomputing (SUPE), Volume 78, Issue 5, Pages 7078–7105
Q2, Impact Factor: 3.3

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2021

Journal Article

Virtual machine placement with disk anti-colocation constraints using variable neighborhood search heuristic

A. Hbaieb, M. Khemakhem, M. Ben Jemaa

Information Systems Frontiers (ISF), Volume 23, Pages 1245-1271
Q1, Impact Factor: 5.9

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Journal Article

IoT-fog-cloud based architecture for smart systems: Prototypes of autism and COVID-19 monitoring systems

A. Kallel, M. Rekik, M. Khemakhem

Software Practice & Experience (SPE), Volume 51, Pages 91-116
Q2, Impact Factor: 3.5

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2019

Journal Article

Matheuristics for solving the Multiple Knapsack Problem with Setup

R. Lahyani, K. Chebil, M. Khemakhem, L.C. Coelho

Computers & Industrial Engineering (CAIE), Volume 129, Pages 76-89
Q1, Impact Factor: 7.9

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Journal Article

A survey and taxonomy on virtual data center embedding

A. Hbaieb, M. Khemakhem, M. Ben Jemaa

The Journal of Supercomputing (SUPE), Volume 75, Issue 10, Pages 6324–6360
Q2, Impact Factor: 3.3

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2018

Conference Paper

Combining Monte Carlo Simulation With Exact Method To Solve A Random Problem Of Collect Infectious Healthcare Waste: The Case Of Tunisia

R. Daoud, M. Khemakhem, W. Hachicha

International Conference of the African Federation of Operational Research Societies (AFROS 2018), Tunis, Tunisia

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2017

Journal Article

A unified matheuristic for solving multi-constrained traveling salesman problems with profits

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

EURO Journal on Computational Optimization (EURO-JOCO), Volume 5, Pages 393-422
Q1, SJR: 0.805

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Conference Paper

Using Decomposition and Local Search to Solve Large-scale Virtual Machine Placement Problems with Disk Anti-colocation Constraints

A. Hbaieb, M. Khemakhem, M. Ben Jemaa

14th ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications (AICCSA 2017), Hammamet, Tunisia
CORE Rank C

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2016

Journal Article

A tree search based combination heuristic for the knapsack problem with setup

M. Khemakhem, K. Chebil

Computers & Industrial Engineering (CAIE), Volume 99, Pages 280-286
Q1, Impact Factor: 7.9

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Journal Article

A hybrid quantum particle swarm optimization for the Multidimensional Knapsack Problem

B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, S. Hanafi, C. Wilbaut

Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (EAAI), Volume 55, Pages 1-13
Q1, Impact Factor: 8.0

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Journal Article

Solving Constrained Optimization Problems by Solution-based Decomposition Search

A. Lamine, M. Khemakhem, B. Hnich, H. Chabchoub

Journal of Combinatorial Optimization (JOCO), Volume 32, Pages 672-695
Q3, Impact Factor: 1.0

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Conference Paper

A tabu search based decomposition for the multiple knapsack problem with setup

K. Chebil, M. Khemakhem, H. Chabchoub

29th Conference of the European Chapter on Combinatorial Optimization (ECCO 2016), Budapest, Hungary
CORE Rank C

2015

Journal Article

Rich vehicle routing problems: From a taxonomy to a definition

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

European Journal of Operational Research (EJOR), Volume 241, Issue 1, Pages 1-14
🏆 Lead Article | Q1, Impact Factor: 6.4

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Journal Article

A multi-compartment vehicle routing problem arising in the collection of olive oil in Tunisia

R. Lahyani, L.C. Coelho, M. Khemakhem, G. Laporte, F. Semet

OMEGA - The International Journal of Management Science, Volume 51, Pages 1-10
🏆 Lead Article | Q1, Impact Factor: 6.9

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Journal Article

A dynamic programming algorithm for the knapsack problem with setup

K. Chebil, M. Khemakhem

Computers & Operations Research (COR), Volume 64, Pages 40-50
Q1, Impact Factor: 4.6

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Journal Article

A hybrid heuristic for the 0-1 knapsack sharing problem

B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, S. Hanafi, C. Wilbaut

Expert Systems With Applications (ESWA), Volume 42, Issue 10, Pages 4653-4666
Q1, Impact Factor: 8.5

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Conference Paper

New Approach to Partitioning Confidential Resources in Hybrid Clouds

S. Moalla, K. Samet, M. Khemakhem

5th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Services Science (CLOSER 2015), Lisbon, Portugal
CORE Rank C

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Conference Paper

A hybrid quantum particle swarm optimization for the Multidimensional Knapsack Problem

B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, S. Hanafi

11th Metaheuristics International Conference (MIC 2015), Agadir, Morocco

2014

Journal Article

Routing system for the infectious healthcare-waste transportation in Tunisia: A case study

W. Hachicha, M. Mellouli, M. Khemakhem, H. Chabchoub

Environmental Engineering and Management Journal (EEMJ), Volume 13, Pages 102-118
Q4, Impact Factor: 0.9

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Journal Article

A quantum particle swarm optimization for the 0-1 generalized knapsack sharing problem

B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, H. Rhimi, H. Chabchoub

Natural Computing (NACO), Volume 15, Issue 1, Pages 153-164
Q3, Impact Factor: 2.1

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Conference Paper

A unified math-heuristic framework for multi-constraint traveling salesman problems with profits

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

EURO Working Group on Vehicle Routing and Logistics Optimization (VEROLOG'14), Oslo, Norway

National Workshop

On unified solution approach for solving multi-constraint traveling salesman problems with profits

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

ROADEF'14, Bordeaux, France

National Workshop

Heuristiques hybrides pour le problème de la distribution équitable

C. Wilbaut, S. Hanafi, B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, A. Fréville

ROADEF'14, Bordeaux, France

2013

Conference Paper

A new hybrid heuristic for the 0-1 knapsack sharing problem

B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, S. Hanafi, C. Wilbaut, H. Chabchoub

5th IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM'13), Rabat, Morocco

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Conference Paper

Parallel local search on GPU and CPU with OpenCL language

O. Abdelkafi, K. Chebil, M. Khemakhem

1st International Conference on Reasoning and Optimization in Information Systems (ROIS'13), Sousse, Tunisia

Conference Paper

Solving rich profitable tour problems

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

Triennial Symposium on Transportation (TRISTAN'13), San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Conference Paper

Heuristics for rich profitable tour problems

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

IEEE 5th International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO'13), Hammamet, Tunisia

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National Workshop

Variable Neighborhood Search for the Rich Profitable Tour Problems

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

ROADEF'13, Troyes, France

2012

Journal Article

A filter-and-fan metaheuristic for the 0-1 multidimensional knapsack problem

M. Khemakhem, B. Haddar, K. Chebil, S. Hanafi

International Journal of Applied Metaheuristic Computing (IJAMC), Volume 3, Issue 4, Pages 43-63
Q4, Impact Factor: 0.7

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Journal Article

Knapsack problems involving dimensions, demands and multiple choice constraints: generalization and transformations between formulations

A. Lamine, M. Khemakhem, H. Chabchoub

International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (IJAST), Volume 46, Pages 71-93
Q4, SJR: 0.108

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Conference Paper

Taxonomy for rich vehicle routing problems

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

1st International Conference on Logistics Operations Management (GOL'12), Le Havre, France

Conference Paper

A general variable neighborhood search for a rich orienteering problem

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'12), Sousse, Tunisia

Conference Paper

A filter-and-fan algorithm for the 0-1 multidimensional knapsack problem

M. Khemakhem, B. Haddar, K. Chebil, S. Hanafi

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'12), Sousse, Tunisia

Conference Paper

Dynamic programming based-heuristic for the knapsack problem with setup

K. Chebil, M. Khemakhem, S. Hanafi

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'12), Sousse, Tunisia

Conference Paper

Iterative linear programming-based heuristic for the 0-1 knapsack sharing problem

B. Haddar, M. Khemakhem, S. Hanafi

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'12), Sousse, Tunisia

Conference Paper

BPSO and EPSO for 0-1 MKP resolution

R. Ktari, M. Khemakhem, H. Chabchoub

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'12), Sousse, Tunisia

2011

Conference Paper

Design factors analysis for instances of rich vehicle routing problem

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet, H. Chabchoub

4th IEEE International Conference on Logistics (LOGISTIQUA'11), Hammamet, Tunisia
🏆 Best Student Paper Award

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Conference Paper

Rich vehicle routing problem: generic modeling, experimental design and data set generator

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, F. Semet, H. Chabchoub

International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IESM'11), Metz, France

2010

Conference Paper

An exact algorithm based on decomposition search tree for solving the multiple choice multidimensional knapsack problem

A. Lamine, M. Khemakhem, H. Chabchoub

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'10), Djerba, Tunisia

Conference Paper

A constraint programming for solving dietary menu planning

A. Lamine, M. Khemakhem, H. Chabchoub

9th International Conference on Multiple Objective Programming and Goal Programming (MOPGP'10), Sousse, Tunisia

Conference Paper

A multi-compartment heterogeneous fixed fleet vehicle routing problem with time windows: new variants and formulations

R. Lahyani, M. Khemakhem, A. Lamine, H. Chabchoub

9th International Conference on Multiple Objective Programming and Goal Programming (MOPGP'10), Sousse, Tunisia

2008

Conference Paper

An iterative linear programming-based heuristic to the multiple-choice multidimensional knapsack problem

S. Hanafi, M. Khemakhem, A. Lamine, C. Wilbaut

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'08), Hammamet, Tunisia

Conference Paper

Oscillation strategy and adaptative memory for solving the multi-choice multidimensional knapsack problem

S. Hanafi, M. Khemakhem, A. Lamine, C. Wilbaut

International Conference on Metaheuristics and Nature Inspired Computing (META'08), Hammamet, Tunisia