• Title/Summary/Keyword: The Science of Harmony

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Railway Track Maintenance Scheduling using Artificial Bee Colony and Harmony Search

  • Kim, Ki-Dong;Kim, Sung-Soo;Nam, Duk-Hee;Jeong, Hanil
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.91-102
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    • 2016
  • The objective of this paper is to propose a heuristic algorithm to optimize the railway track maintenance scheduling, a NP-hard problem, by reflecting conditions of the actual field more quickly and easily. We develop the mechanism based on Binary Artificial Bee Colony (BABC) and Binary Harmony Search (BHS), and verify their performance through simulation experiments. Our proposed BABC and BHS mechanisms were applied to problems composed of 30, 60, 100, and 200 operations for railway track maintenance scheduling to carry out experiments and analysis. On comparing it with the results solved by CPLEX, it is found that the mechanism could present an optimal solution within limited time by user.

Development and Applications of Multi-layered Harmony Search Algorithm for Improving Optimization Efficiency (최적화 기법 효율성 개선을 위한 Multi-layered Harmony Search Algorithm의 개발 및 적용)

  • Lee, Ho Min;Yoo, Do Guen;Lee, Eui Hoon;Choi, Young Hwan;Kim, Joong Hoon
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2016
  • The Harmony Search Algorithm (HSA) is one of the recently developed metaheuristic optimization algorithms. Since the development of HSA, it has been applied by many researchers from various fields. The increasing complexity of problems has created enormous challenges for the current technique, and improved techniques of optimization algorithms are required. In this study, to improve the HSA in terms of a structural setting, a new HSA that has structural characteristics, called the Multi-layered Harmony Search Algorithm (MLHSA) was proposed. In this new method, the structural characteristics were added to HSA to improve the exploration and exploitation capability. In addition, the MLHSA was applied to optimization problems, including unconstrained benchmark functions and water distribution system pipe diameter design problems to verify the efficiency and applicability of the proposed algorithm. The results revealed the strength of MLHSA and its competitiveness.

A Colour Support System for Townscape Based on Kansei and Colour Harmony Models

  • Kinoshita, Yuichiro;Cooper, Eric;Kamei, Katsuari
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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    • 2003.09a
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    • pp.435-438
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    • 2003
  • A townscape has been a main factor in urban-development problems in Japan. In the townscape, keeping harmony with environment is a common goal. But useful and meaningful goals are expressing individuality and impression of the town in the townscape. In this paper, we propose the colony planning support system system to improve the townscape. The system finds propositional colour combinations based on three elements, town image, colour harmony, and cost. The targets of this model are mostly townscapes in residential areas that already exist, In this paper, we introduce the construction of a Kansei evaluation model to quantify the impression. First, we conducted computer-based evaluational experiments for 20 subjects using the SD method to clarify the relationship between town image and street colours. We chose 16 adjective words related to town image and prepared 100 colour picture samples for the evaluation. After the experiments, we constructed the model using a neural network for each word. We chose 62 experimental results for the training data of the neural network and 20 results for the testing data. Each colour in the data was selected to have unique hue, brightness or saturation attributes, After the construction, we tested the model for accuracy. We input the testing data into the constructed model and calculated errors between the output from the model and the experimental results. Testing of the model showed that the model worked well for more than 80% of the samples. The model demonstrated influences of colours on the town image.

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Efficiency Evaluation of Harmony Search Algorithm according to Constraint Handling Techniques : Application to Optimal Pipe Size Design Problem (제약조건 처리기법에 따른 하모니써치 알고리즘의 효율성 평가 : 관로 최소비용설계 문제의 적용)

  • Yoo, Do Guen;Lee, Ho Min;Lee, Eui Hoon;Kim, Joong Hoon
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.16 no.7
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    • pp.4999-5008
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    • 2015
  • The application of efficient constraint handling technique is fundamental method to find better solutions in engineering optimization problems with constraints. In this research four of constraint handling techniques are used with a meta-heuristic optimization method, harmony search algorithm, and the efficiency of algorithm is evaluated. The sample problem for evaluation of effectiveness is one of the typical discrete problems, optimal pipe size design problem of water distribution system. The result shows the suggested constraint handling technique derives better solutions than classical constraint handling technique with penalty function. Especially, the case of ${\varepsilon}$-constrained method derives solutions with efficiency and stability. This technique is meaningful method for improvement of harmony search algorithm without the need for development of new algorithm. In addition, the applicability of suggested method for large scale engineering optimization problems is verified with application of constraint handling technique to big size problem has over 400 of decision variables.

Suggestion of Harmonious Colors Based on Ostwald Color Harmony Theory (Ostwald 색채 조화론을 이용한 조화색 추천)

  • Ih, Jung-Hyun;Kim, Sung-Hwan;Lee, Joon-Whoan
    • Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.37-47
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    • 2007
  • Color planning system can be treated as a decision support system which includes both the recommendation of main color and harmonious colors. In this paper, we propose techniques that are useful to enhance the harmonious color recommendation with the main color selected by user. In order to reflect the knowledge about suggestion of harmonious colors, we use Ostwald color harmony theory, that is very systematical and easy to implement. Actually, Ostwald color space is similar to HMMD color model in MPEG-7. Due to the similarity between two color spaces, Ostwald color space can be represented as a virtual HMMD color space. Accordingly, we propose a technique to align the HMMD color space with Ostwald color space, thereby it is capable of enhancing a performance to search the harmonious colors according to Ostwald harmony theory. For recommendation of delicate and more exquisite harmonious colors in equal hue plane, we made the virtual color space continuous. The system can recommend various harmonious colors according to Ostwald color harmony. He(she) can select harmonious colors among the suggestions from the system.

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The Methods of Harmony in Color Combination of Environmental Color for Apartment -Focused on Iksan City- (아파트 환경색채의 배색 조화 방법 -익산시를 중심으로-)

  • 김주미
    • Archives of design research
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.329-340
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    • 2003
  • The purpose of this study is to provide the methods of harmony in color combination of environmental color for apartment in order to improve the image of the urban landscape. For this study, apartment in Iksan City was selected is a sample and twenty two apartments were analyzed. This framework of this study is A. Hard and L. Sivik's color combination model based on Natural Color System. This study examines various theories on environmental color perception and new approaches to color aesthetics, and tries to present perceptual properties that can be applied to environmental color design First, the principle of color harmony feeling in based on nuance and tone. Therefore, to control brightness and chromaticness with are related with nuance is important in color combination. Second, the aesthetic experience in color preception can be defined as a combined effect of similarities and differences of color attributes. Third, color harmony theory is one of the areas that can be benefit a great deal from and interdisciplinary approach, add empirical study such as this can be used as a basis for environmental color design and evaluation.

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A Study on the Direction of Rural Landscape Color Plan according to the Expert Perceptions (전문가 인식에 따른 농촌경관 색채계획 방향 설정 연구)

  • Kim, EunJa;Han, ChaeWon;Lim, ChangSu;Park, MeeJung;Choi, JinAh;Kwon, SoonChan
    • Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.31-40
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    • 2017
  • People are making efforts multilaterally to create agricultural landscape beautifully. Still in farming villages, however, large-scale facilities or houses are disharmonized with natural environment because of their outer colors, mostly primary colors, not considering natural environment. The main study is done on experts' color perception. Investigation about perception of color experts ' view according to the existence of the energy business based on the color to set the direction of the rural landscape in the future. The result of the study shows that the image of the rural area is not reflected well, and the symbolic color of the rural landscape is the reverse image according to the energy business. The rural village's image in the future, "Harmonious", "Natural", "Rural" were higher Figure. There were the most important and harmony with nature. Based on such future harmony with nature in the color planning The colors match and is expected to be the color within the scope. Lack of awareness in the current farming town scenery is unsatisfactory. Awareness about the need for further improvement was higher. Therefore, color according to a harmony with nature images in accordance with the type of farming model should be planned.

Influence of basal medium formulations and silver nanoparticles on in vitro plant growth in gerbera

  • Hyun Hee Kang;Aung Htay Naing;Junping Xu;Mi Young Chung;Su Young Lee;Jeung-Sul Han;Chang Kil Kim
    • Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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    • v.50
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    • pp.183-189
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    • 2023
  • This study investigated the impact of two distinct MS basal media: one containing FeNaEDTA and the other FeEDDHA, on the growth of five unique gerbera cultivars (Shy Pink, Pink Holic, Breeze, Harmony, Snow Dream). Notably, the response to these media types varied significantly among the cultivars, particularly concerning leaf yellowing and plant growth. 'Shiny Pink' and 'Pink Holic' exhibited leaf yellowing on the FeNaEDTA-containing medium but displayed leaf greening on the FeEDDHA-containing medium. In contrast, 'Snow Dream,' 'Harmony,' and 'Breeze' remained unaffected on both medium types. However, the FeNaEDTA-containing medium promoted higher plant height and petiole length in 'Breeze,' 'Harmony,' and 'Snow Dream' than the FeNaEDTA-containing medium did. A promotive effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on plant growth and leaf greening was observed in 'Pink Holic,' particularly on the FeNaEDTA-containing medium, while the addition of AgNPs to the FeEDDHA-containing medium negatively affected plant growth. These results highlight the substantial influence of medium type, specifically the presence of FeNaEDTA or FeEDDHA, on gerbera growth responses, emphasizing the critical role of medium selection in gerbera propagation. Additionally, when contemplating the addition of AgNPs for in vitro gerbera propagation, it is crucial to consider the medium type.

A Predictive Model for the Number of Potholes Using Basic Harmony Search Algorithm (하모니 검색 알고리즘을 이용한 포트홀 발생 개수 예측 모형)

  • Kim, Dowan;Lee, Sangyum;Kim, Dongho
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.150-158
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    • 2014
  • A bunch of asphalt roads have been damaged frequently in relation to the rapid climate change. To solve and prevent this type of problems, many nationalities in the world have performed various researches. In this regard, the objective of this study is to develop prediction model as to the number of potholes occurred in seoul. At the same time, we have utilized empirical and statistical approaches in order for us to identify factors which is affecting the actual occurrence. The predictive model was determinded by using BHS (Basic Harmony Search) algorithm. Prediction was based on the weather and traffic data as well as data occurrence data of porthole. To assess the influences which are PAR(Pitch Adjusting Rate) and HMCR(Harmony Memory Considering Rate), we determined suitability by changing the values. In the process of the determining a predictive model, the predictive model composed Training data (2011, 2012 and 2013yrs data). To determine the suitability of the model, we have utilized Testing Set (2009 and 2010 yrs data). The suitability of the basic prediction model has been from RMSE(Root Mean Squared Error), MAE(Mean Absolute Error) and Coefficient of determination.

Behavioral Patterns Perception in the Kitchen and Utility Space among Apartment Resident's (아파트 거주자의 가사작업공간 사용행태와 의식)

  • Kim Jin Young;Kang Soon Joo
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.43 no.4 s.206
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    • pp.17-30
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    • 2005
  • The Purpose of this study was firstly to identify the living characteristics of apartment residents in relation to the behavioral patterns in the kitchen and utility space and secondly to present the basic material necessary for planning the kitchen and utility space of future desirable apartments with consideration for resident usage. The findings are summarized as follows : 1) Behavioral patterns in the kitchen and utility space were classified as personal life, family with harmony, talking with visitors, caring for children, cleaning, cooking, and keeping and connecting. 2) Behavioral patterns in He kitchen and utility space showed patterns on personal life, family with harmony, and talking with visitors and were used in the kitchen including the dining room. 3) As the required kitchen size and sink arrangement varied according to the kinds of furniture appliance, plan for the kitchen wok is very necessary.