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The DIRECT search optimization method [257,258] uses a primitive search algorithm, where the parameter space is consequently searched by tracking the path of best results with respect to the evaluations of the score function [236]. Thus, this strategy is a global optimization strategy for LIPSCHITZ4.7 continuous functions where the existence of derivatives is not required.