Saasha Joshi^*, Deepti Gupta

Journal of Quantum Computing, Vol.3, No.4, pp. 137-150, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jqc.2021.018114

Abstract This paper provides an introduction to a quantum search algorithm, known as Grover’s Algorithm, for unsorted search purposes. The algorithm is implemented in a search space of 4 qubits using the Python-based Qiskit SDK by IBM. While providing detailed proof, the computational complexity of the algorithm is generalized to n qubits. The implementation results obtained from the IBM QASM Simulator and IBMQ Santiago quantum backend are analyzed and compared. Finally, the paper discusses the challenges faced in implementation and real-life applications of the algorithm hitherto. Overall, the implementation and analysis depict the advantages of this quantum search algorithm over its… More >

Xinlong Wu¹, Desheng Zheng^1,*, Kexin Zhang¹, Yanling Lai¹, Zhifeng Liu¹, Zhihong Zhang²

Journal of Quantum Computing, Vol.3, No.4, pp. 127-136, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jqc.2021.017251

Abstract Image conversion refers to converting an image from one style to another and ensuring that the content of the image remains unchanged. Using Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) for image conversion can achieve good results. However, if there are enough samples, any image in the target domain can be mapped to the same set of inputs. On this basis, the Cycle Consistency Generative Adversarial Network (CycleGAN) was developed. This article verifies and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the CycleGAN model in image style conversion. CycleGAN uses two generator networks and two discriminator networks. The purpose is to learn the mapping… More >

Benedikt Plaumann^*

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 1-19, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.018634

Abstract This contribution shows an analysis of vibration measurement on large floor-mounted traction batteries of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). The focus lies on the requirements for a realistic replication of the mechanical environments in a testing laboratory. Especially the analysis on global bending transfer functions and local corner bending coherence indicate that neither a fully stiff fixation of the battery nor a completely independent movement on the four corners yields a realistic and conservative test scenario. The contribution will further show what implication these findings have on future vibration & shock testing equipment for large traction batteries. Additionally, it will cover… More >

Seyyed Mohammad Javad Golhosseini¹, Mohsen Aliabadi^2,*, Rostam Golmohammadi³, Maryam Farhadian⁴, Mehdi Akbari⁵, Morteza Hamidi Nahrani⁶, Mehdi Samavati⁷

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 37-49, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.014616

Abstract There is little information about drivers’ body balance responses to combined exposure of noise and vibration. To fill the gap, this study aims to investigate the combined effects of exposure to noise and whole-body vibration (WBV) on the body balance under simulated driving conditions. For this purpose, 30 male participants were exposed to noise level at 85 dB(A) and two vibration levels (0.87 and 1.3 m/s²) in five sessions. The design of the study was repeated-measures, and it attempted to assess the effects of 40 minutes of exposure to noise and/or WBV. Moreover, the participants’ fatigue was measured with the… More >

Yi Tian^1,2,*, Jing Pang^3,4

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 65-76, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.014547

Abstract This is the first paper on symmetry classification for ordinary differential equations (ODEs) based on Wu’s method. We carry out symmetry classification of two ODEs, named the generalizations of the Kummer-Schwarz equations which involving arbitrary function. First, Lie algorithm is used to give the determining equations of symmetry for the given equations, which involving arbitrary functions. Next, differential form Wu’s method is used to decompose determining equations into a union of a series of zero sets of differential characteristic sets, which are easy to be solved relatively. Each branch of the decomposition yields a class of symmetries and associated parameters.… More >

Dipeshkumar R. Sonaviya^1,2,*, Bhaven N. Tandel²

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 77-88, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.014334

Abstract Urban road traffic noise pollution has always been identified as a severe problem that affects urban populants. In developing nation, road traffic noise pollution depends on the composition of heterogeneous traffic composition. These traffic compositions contain vehicles, which have different sizes, speeds variations, a different dimension of vehicles. Environmental noise measurements have been carried out during day-time and night-time in different locations of tier-II city of India. The noise levels have been continuously measured over 24 h periods using kimo DB 300 class-2 noise level meter. The data contained in this research paper represent 768 measurement hours. All the information… More >

Yusry O. El-Dib, Nasser S. Elgazery^*

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 21-36, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.014166

Abstract In this article, the main objective is to employ the homotopy perturbation method (HPM) as an alternative to classical perturbation methods for solving nonlinear equations having periodic coefficients. As a simple example, the nonlinear damping Mathieu equation has been investigated. In this investigation, two nonlinear solvability conditions are imposed. One of them was imposed in the first-order homotopy perturbation and used to study the stability behavior at resonance and non-resonance cases. The next level of the perturbation approaches another solvability condition and is applied to obtain the unknowns become clear in the solution for the first-order solvability condition. The approach… More >

R. Adithya Pillai¹, S. Sakthivel Murugan^2,*, Guruprasad Gupta¹

Sound & Vibration, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 51-64, 2022, DOI:10.32604/sv.2022.012085

Abstract In any closed environment considered, it can be seen that the acoustic parameters are inherently not constant over the entire area considered. In a closed environment, it is ideally preferred to maintain the acoustic parameters as constant so that there exists better quality of sound leading to better auditory perception with respect to the audience. Practically, some of the acoustic parameters like reverberation time and clarity do not strictly pertain to the pattern obtained theoretically. In this paper, simulations are carried out using I-SIMPA under different values of Sound Transmission Class (STC), source position, distribution and the chamber dimensions and… More >

BIOCELL, Vol.46, Suppl.1, pp. 1-198, 2022

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JONG HWAN SUNG^*

BIOCELL, Vol.46, No.5, pp. 1177-1180, 2022, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2022.019055

Abstract Organ-on-a-chip technology aims to reproduce the key physiological features of human organs and tissues, even complex actions of multi-organ interaction. While organ-on-a-chips at single-organ level has made notable achievement during the last decade, multi-organ-on-a-chips, which manifests unique advantages, has started gathering attention only recently. In this viewpoint, we discuss the current status of organ-on-a-chip technology, with a specific emphasis on multi-organ-on-a-chip. Key technological advances contributing to the maturation of the field, and challenges that need to be addressed before wider adoption in relevant fields are discussed. We will share our perspectives on how the multi-organ-on-a-chip can improve the drug development… More >