Table 2 Conceptual comparison between standard GOA and proposed DGOA for feature selection in DR detection.

From: An enhanced diabetic retinopathy detection approach using optimized deep learning technique

Aspect

Standard GOA

Proposed DGOA

Parameter Control

Static control parameters

Dynamic, iteration-dependent parameter adaptation

Exploration–Exploitation Balance

Fixed throughout optimization

Gradually transitions from exploration to exploitation

Suitability for High-Dimensional Features

Limited due to early convergence

Enhanced via adaptive search behavior

Feature Representation

Continuous, not task-specific

Binary encoding tailored for feature selection

Handling Feature Redundancy

Weak pruning capability

Progressive elimination of redundant features

Stability Across Runs

Sensitive to initialization

Improved robustness and convergence stability

Adaptation to Medical Imaging

Generic optimization behavior

Domain-driven design for retinal fundus features

Risk of Local Optima

Higher

Reduced through dynamic social interaction control