The author profoundly thanks the enthusiastic support and guidance of Professor F. J.García-Orozco, Ph.D., as Director of this research project. This work would not have been possible without his indefatigable compromise, as it has been in every conjoint endeavor in almost two decades of academic cooperation and friendship.Proper recognition goes to Professor M. Granada-Echeverri, Ph.D., at Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP) for his valuable contribution to the genesis of this project.Professor Granada's invitation to his Metaheuristics course was fundamental for formulating this research project.The author wishes to thank the valuable contributions and comments of Professors D. A.
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