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Energy efficiency is critical in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), pivotal for Internet of Things (IoT) applications like environmental monitoring and smart cities. Clustering protocols like Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH) extend network lifetime through Cluster Head (CH) rotation, but random CH selection often leads to suboptimal energy use. This study evaluates eight hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization-based LEACH (PSO-LEACH) variants to optimize CH selection and clustering: FA-PSO-LEACH (Firefly Algorithm), CSA-PSO-LEACH (Crow Search Algorithm), PSO-LEACH with CBTEERA, Adaptive PSO-LEACH, ABC-PSO-LEACH (Artificial Bee Colony), ACO-PSO-LEACH (Ant Colony Optimization), WOA-PSO-LEACH (Whale Optimization Algorithm), and Hybrid GA-PSO-LEACH (Genetic Algorithm). The primary research objective is to compare these variants in terms of energy efficiency, network lifetime, and clustering quality to identify the most effective strategies for prolonging WSN operation in IoT environments. Specifically, this paper addresses the research question: Which hybrid PSO-LEACH variant provides the optimal balance between early-stage stability and long-term energy conservation in a simulated WSN with 50 nodes? Each variant uses a unique metaheuristic for CH selection based on residual energy and distance, with PSO refining clustering. A Python simulation modelled a 100m × 100m WSN with 50 nodes, assessing network lifetime (First Node Died, FND; Half Nodes Died, HND; Last Node Died, LND), energy consumption, and clustering quality. Results show ABC-PSO-LEACH leading with FND at 57 rounds and LND at 462 rounds, followed by WOA-PSO-LEACH (HND 148, LND 406), surpassing others (e.g., PSO-LEACH with CBTEERA: FND 10, LND 280). WOA-PSO-LEACH’s balanced energy distribution excels in mid-to-late stages, despite computational overhead. These bio-inspired hybrids outperform traditional LEACH, with ABC-PSO-LEACH and WOA-PSO-LEACH ideal for prolonged WSN operation. Future work aims to enhance early-stage performance and explore dynamic topologies.
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