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Q-learning

area: Machine learning · 3 papers in the last 7 days

← Most-used equations and models

Q(s,a)←Q(s,a)+α[r+γmaxa′Q(s′,a′)−Q(s,a)]

Reinforcement learning of action values from rewards; deep Q-networks approximate Q with a neural network.

LaTeX: Q(s, a) \leftarrow Q(s, a) + \alpha\big[r + \gamma \max_{a'} Q(s', a') - Q(s, a)\big]

Names searched for: Q-learning, deep Q-network, DQN

Key findings

  • Q-learning was mentioned in 25 papers in the last 30 days (2026-09-27 to 2026-10-26), ranking #37 of the 104 equations and models mentioned.
  • By journal category: AI (15), Operations Research (8) and Economics (2).
  • Most of them appeared in Computers & Industrial Engineering (6), Expert Systems with Applications (6) and Applied Intelligence (3).
  • Often mentioned together with Linear and integer programming (7), Proximal policy optimization (PPO) (4) and Nash equilibrium (2).
  • Datasets named in the same papers: OR-Library (3), UCI Machine Learning Repository (2) and MNIST / Fashion-MNIST (2).
  • From Apr 2024 to Sep 2026, 300 archived papers mentioned Q-learning in their title, abstract or keywords, most of them in Jul 2025 (22).

Mentions over 30 months

Papers mentioning it by publication month, Apr 2024 to Sep 2026 (titles, abstracts and keywords)
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Papers mentioning Q-learning, newest first.
DateTitleJournalAuthorsAffiliations
2026-10-22Learning-based bi-level optimization algorithm for collaborative scheduling of production and transportation in a reconfigurable assembly job shopComputers & Industrial EngineeringLixin Cheng, Chao Wu, Yu Zhang et al.Wuhan University of Science and Technology; Wuhan Ship Development & Design Institute
2026-10-21Two-stage Q-learning assisted MOEA/D for energy-efficient flexible job shop scheduling considering machine wearExpert Systems with ApplicationsDa Wang, Kai Zhang, Qi Mu et al.Shandong Normal University; South China University of Technology; Qufu Normal University
2026-10-20Multi-agent assisted co-evolutionary memetic algorithm for lot-streaming flexible job shop energy-efficient scheduling problem with asynchronous assemblyExpert Systems with ApplicationsGan Jiang, Qiuhua Tang, Zikai Zhang et al.Wuhan University of Science and Technology
2026-10-19Correction to: Constrained multi-objective optimization based on deep Q-Network and time series predictionApplied IntelligencePeng Zhao, Jie Cao, Jianglin Zhang et al.Lanzhou City University; Lanzhou University of Technology
2026-10-17MO-UDRL-H: hybrid Pareto-safe distributional reinforcement learning for multi-objective cloud task allocationApplied IntelligenceChunhui Xu, Chundi HuZhejiang Ocean University
2026-10-15A Cognitive, Quantum-Inspired Learning Framework for Energy-Efficient and Reliable Routing in Wireless Body Area NetworksCognitive ComputationSoufiane Ben Othman, Naima SaeedKing Faisal University; University of Aden
2026-10-13Lagrangian-based safe Q-learning for nonlinear delayed stochastic systemsNeural NetworksKaidi Xing, Zhongyang Ming, Jiayue SunNortheastern University
2026-10-09A Q-Learning-Based hybrid optimization algorithm for storage space allocation and yard Crane cooperative scheduling in double U-shaped Automated container terminalsExpert Systems with ApplicationsHouming Fan, Wenxin Liu, Hao Fan et al.Dalian University of Technology; Dalian University; Dalian Maritime University; …
2026-10-09Wind-aware deep reinforcement learning for autonomous UAV navigation without GPS/GNSS position feedback and visual perceptionExpert Systems with ApplicationsHüseyin Küçükerdem, Yilmaz Cemal, Hamdi Tolga Kahraman et al.Ankara University; Gazi University; Karadeniz Technical University
2026-10-07RLDAL: A reinforcement learning-driven active learning framework for region-level sampling in medical image segmentationExpert Systems with ApplicationsYujie Diao, Ruiguo Yu, Xuewei Li et al.Tianjin University; Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital; Tianjin Medical University
2026-10-07Discovering session-level demand patterns for reinforcement learning-based dynamic inventory allocation in live-streaming e-commerceKnowledge and Information SystemsThi-Linh Ho, Hiep Pham, Hoang Quan Dinh et al.Ton Duc Thang University; RMIT Vietnam; University of Dubai; …
2026-10-07Q-learning based large neighborhood search with load-aware destroy for load-dependent multi depot heterogeneous fleet vehicle routing problemComputers & Industrial EngineeringXinyi Wu, Shengguang Xiong, Jiaqing Li et al.Wuhan University of Technology; University College London
2026-10-03Robust Trading Strategies Through Topological Features and Deep Reinforcement LearningComputational EconomicsLuiz Carlos de Jesus, Francisco Fernández‐Navarro, Mariano Carbonero-RuzUniversidad Loyola Andalucía; Universidad de Málaga
2026-10-01OADPC-HSSA: Observation-Aware Dynamic Privacy Control for Federated Learning with Hierarchical Shuffling and Secure AggregationExpert Systems with ApplicationsJianli Xie, Zishan Wu, Bing Bu et al.Lanzhou Jiaotong University; Beijing Jiaotong University
2026-10-01Reinforcement learning-based evolutionary algorithm for home healthcare routing and scheduling problem considering caregiver routing time limitationsComputers & Industrial EngineeringJie Dong, Yaping Fu, Amir M. Fathollahi‐Fard et al.Qingdao University; Laurentian University; Jiangnan University; …
2026-10-01Double deep Q-networks-based particle swarm optimization algorithm for solving knitting products production shop scheduling problem considering processing quality differences and worker factorsComputers & Industrial EngineeringXixing Li, Yongjun Ma, Hongdi Zhou et al.Hubei University of Technology; Wuhan University of Technology
2026-10-01A Q-learning-based hyper-heuristic artificial bee colony algorithm for balancing and scheduling U-shaped mixed-model human–robot collaborative assembly linesComputers & Industrial EngineeringSeçil Kulaç, Alper KirazBursa Technical University; Sakarya University
2026-10-01Bi-dimensional empirical and wavelet decomposed hybrid chimp fuzzy Q-learning classifier for glaucoma identificationNeural Computing and ApplicationsGaurav Pandey, Rajneesh Sharma, Amit Kukker et al.Netaji Subhas University of Technology; SRM Institute of Science and Technology; Institute of Management Technology
2026-10-01RLAX: A Reinforcement Learning-Based Framework for Explaining Anomalous DataMachine LearningSimone Amirato, Fabrizio Angiulli, Fabio FassettiUniversity of Calabria
2026-10-01MATE-Hard and the count-invariance problem in multi-agent active perceptionApplied IntelligenceHuy Hoang Son TranHanoi University
2026-10-01Berth and yard space allocation optimization with mobile shore power under two carbon policiesTransportation Research Part E Logistics and Transportation ReviewShumin Lin, 朱吟晨, Lu Zhen et al.Hangzhou Dianzi University; Shanghai University; Xinjiang University
2026-10-01Computing and Learning Stationary Mean Field Equilibria with Low-Dimensional Interactions: Algorithms and ApplicationsJournal of Economic Dynamics and ControlBar LightNational University of Singapore; Institute of Operations Research and Analytics
2026-09-30Solution methods for the dynamic and probabilistic profitable tour problemOR SpectrumMarvin Caspar, Daniel Schermer, Oliver WendtUniversity of Kaiserslautern; Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
2026-09-30Formulations and efficient algorithms for the Cross-Dock Door Assignment Problem with makespan minimizationComputers & Industrial EngineeringBelén Melián-Batista, José Marcos Moreno-Vega, Francisco Ángel-BelloUniversidad de La Laguna
2026-09-28Minute-scale training for microrobot navigationNature Machine IntelligenceYinghan Sun, Aoji Zhu, Xiang Ji et al.Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Chinese University of Hong Kong; Harbin Institute of Technology
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Scholar4AI. (2026). Q-learning. Journal Research Rankings. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://scholar4ai.com/equations/q-learning

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