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% LaTeX Research Proposal Template
% Created by: Aatiz Ghimire
% Institution: Tribhuvan University, Institute of Science and Technology
% Version: 1.0
% Date: December, 2024
% Description: Template for research proposals based on the required structure.
% License: Open for use by students of Tribhuvan University with appropriate credit.
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% Document Starts
\begin{document}
% Title Page
\begin{titlepage}
\begin{center}
\includegraphics[width=0.2\textwidth]{assets/logo.eps}\\[0.5cm] % Replace with the actual logo file path
\vspace{0.5cm}
{\Large \textbf{Tribhuvan University}}\\
{\Large \textbf{Institute of Science and Technology}}\\[1.0cm]
{\large \textbf{A Research Proposal on}}\\
{\Large \textbf{[Title of the Research Proposal]}}\\[1.0cm]
\textbf{Submitted by}\\
{\large \textbf{[Student Name]}}\\
\textbf{[TU Registration ID]}\\[1cm]
\textbf{Under the Supervision of}\\
{\large \textbf{[Supervisor Name(s)]}}\\[1cm]
\textbf{Submitted to}\\
{\large \textbf{School of Mathematical Sciences}}\\
{\large \textbf{Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal}}\\[1cm]
\textbf{Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Data Science}\\[2cm]
\textbf{[Month, Year]}\\
\end{center}
\end{titlepage}
% Table of Contents
\tableofcontents
% Roman Page Numbering for ToC and Preliminary Sections
\pagenumbering{roman}
\pagestyle{plain}
\clearpage
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 1: Introduction %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Introduction}
Provide background information about the research problem and its significance.
% Start Page Numbering from Introduction
\pagestyle{plain} % Default style for numbered pages
\pagenumbering{arabic} % Start Arabic numbering from here
\section{Research Context}
The research explores the scalability and performance of neural architectures across classical, neuromorphic, and quantum models.
\subsection{Research Questions}
What are the comparative advantages and limitations of classical, neuromorphic, and quantum models in terms of performance and scalability?
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 2: Problem Statement %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Problem Statement}
Clearly define the research problem and its scope. Use mathematical models if necessary. For example:
\[
\min_x \|Ax - b\|_2^2
\]
where \(A\) represents the input data matrix and \(b\) is the output vector.
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 3: Objectives %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Objectives}
List the specific objectives of the research:
\begin{itemize}
\item Objective 1: Analyze classical neural networks.
\item Objective 2: Evaluate neuromorphic systems.
\item Objective 3: Explore quantum neural architectures.
\end{itemize}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 4: Rationale of the Study %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Rationale of the Study}
Explain the significance of the research and its potential contributions to the field.
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 5: Preliminary Literature Review %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Preliminary Literature Review}
Summarize existing literature related to the topic and identify knowledge gaps.
\begin{figure}[h!]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=0.7\textwidth]{example-image-a} % Replace with your image
\caption{Trends in Neural Network Research}
\label{fig:neural_trends}
\end{figure}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 6: Methodology %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Methodology}
Describe the research methods and tools. Include any relevant equations or algorithms.
\section{Mathematical Representation}
For example, the gradient descent algorithm is given by:
\begin{equation}
x_{k+1} = x_k - \alpha \nabla f(x_k)
\label{eq:gradient_descent}
\end{equation}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 7: Expected Outcomes %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Expected Outcomes}
Outline the anticipated results of the research. For example, Table~\ref{tab:expected_outcomes} summarizes the key outcomes.
\begin{table}[h!]
\caption{Expected Outcomes}
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline
Outcome & Description \\ \hline
Improved Accuracy & Better performance of neural networks. \\ \hline
Scalability Insights & Insights into hardware-software interactions. \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\label{tab:expected_outcomes}
\end{table}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Chapter 8: Working Schedule %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\chapter{Working Schedule}
Provide a timeline for completing the research. For example:
\begin{table}[h!]
\caption{Proposed Work Schedule}
\centering
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline
Task & Timeline \\ \hline
Literature Review & Month 1-2 \\ \hline
Data Collection & Month 3-5 \\ \hline
Analysis & Month 6-7 \\ \hline
Documentation & Month 8-9 \\ \hline
\end{tabular}
\label{tab:work_schedule}
\end{table}
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% References %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
\bibliographystyle{apacite}
\bibliography{references} % Replace with the actual .bib file path
\end{document}
