Applying Quantum Search Algorithm to Select Energy-Efficient Cluster Heads in Wireless Sensor Networks
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Reviewer’s Comments:
The manuscript “Energy-efficient Weighted Cluster Head Selection and its Implementation in Quantum Computing” is a very interesting work. In this paper, we propose a novel energy-efficient weighted cluster head (CH) selection approach that improves the overall performance of the network and increases energy efficiency. In addition, the implementation of a quantum search algorithm for choosing the CH is explained. Compared to the classical method, the proposed quantum search algorithm has a quadratic speed-up advantage. The classical search algorithm requires N steps to find a specific element in an array of N elements, but instead of using a classical algorithm, Grover’s quantum search algorithm minimizes complexity to O (N). In addition, an optimization strategy is proposed that emphasizes adjusting the transmission range with the appropriate node density and evaluating the energy usage for intra- and inter-cluster communications. While I believe this topic is of great interest to our readers, I think it needs major revision before it is ready for publication. So, I recommend this manuscript for publication with major revisions.
1. In this manuscript, the authors did not explain the importance of the Cluster Head Selection in the introduction part. The authors should explain the importance of Cluster Head Selection.
2) Title: The title of the manuscript is not impressive. It should be modified or rewritten it.
3) Correct the following statement “In this work, an energy-efficient cluster head selection approach is illustrated through a classical weighted clustering algorithm, and the effectiveness of the proposed quantum weighted search algorithm is demonstrated by simulation results that extend network longevity”.
4) Keywords: The Cluster Head Selection is missing in the keywords. So, modify the keywords.
5) Introduction part is not impressive. The references cited are very old. So, Improve it with some latest literature like 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126673, 0.3389/fchem.2022.975355
6) The authors should explain the following statement with recent references, “A parameterized quantum circuit consists of building a Hamiltonian problem where proper optimization of parameters is essential”.
7) Add space between magnitude and unit. For example, in synthesis “21.96g” should be 21.96 g. Make the corrections throughout the manuscript regarding values and units.
8) The author should provide reason about this statement “In order to resolve this problem, they proposed a weighted target-based quantum search algorithm where the probability of finding each target resembles the corresponding weight coefficient and is constituted as a quantum superposition state. In this work, we apply this algorithm to select a CH, which efficiently improves time complexity over the classical approach”.
9. Comparison of the present results with other similar findings in the literature should be discussed in more detail. This is necessary in order to place this work together with other work in the field and to give more credibility to the present results.
10) Conclusion part is very long. Make it brief and improve by adding the results of your studies.
11) There are many grammatic mistakes. Improve the English grammar of the manuscript.
Author Response
Answer sheet to Reviewer 1’s comments
Dear Editor,
We are thankful for the constructive comments from the reviewers that we have considered in detail. After discussion and revision, we now submit this revised version of the manuscript to the MDPI Electronics. In this letter, we enclose the point-by-point replies to all the valuable comments from the reviewers. We would appreciate your reconsideration of our work.
========Author’s Responses to the Reviewer Comments =========
Reviewer 1
Reviewer wrote:
The manuscript “Energy-efficient Weighted Cluster Head Selection and its Implementation in Quantum Computing” is a very interesting work. In this paper, we propose a novel energy-efficient weighted cluster head (CH) selection approach that improves the overall performance of the network and increases energy efficiency. In addition, the implementation of a quantum search algorithm for choosing the CH is explained. Compared to the classical method, the proposed quantum search algorithm has a quadratic speed-up advantage. The classical search algorithm requires N steps to find a specific element in an array of N elements, but instead of using a classical algorithm, Grover’s quantum search algorithm minimizes complexity to O). In addition, an optimization strategy is proposed that emphasizes adjusting the transmission range with the appropriate node density and evaluating the energy usage for intra- and inter-cluster communications. While I believe this topic is of great interest to our readers, I think it needs major revision before it is ready for publication. So, I recommend this manuscript for publication with major revisions.
Question No: 1
In this manuscript, the authors did not explain the importance of the Cluster Head Selection in the introduction part. The authors should explain the importance of Cluster Head Selection.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the importance of cluster head selection.
Location of Change: Section: Introduction
Page No: 2
Line No: 46-56. (Highlighted with yellow in the revised manuscript).
Reference Added: 12.
Question No: 2
Title: The title of the manuscript is not impressive. It should be modified or rewritten it.
Our response:
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript. We have made changes in our tittle according to reviewer’s comment and proposed a new title for the manuscript.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have proposed a new title for this manuscript.
Revised Title: “Applying Quantum Search Algorithm to Select Energy-Efficient Cluster Heads in Wireless Sensor Networks”
Location of Change: Title
Page No: 1
Line No: 2-3. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 3
Correct the following statement “In this work, an energy-efficient cluster head selection approach is illustrated through a classical weighted clustering algorithm, and the effectiveness of the proposed quantum weighted search algorithm is demonstrated by simulation results that extend network longevity”
Our response:
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have corrected the statement.
Location of Change: Abstract
Page No: 1
Line No: 20-23. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 4
Keywords: The Cluster Head Selection is missing in the keywords. So, modify the keywords
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the keyword.
Location of Change: Keywords
Page No: 1
Line No: 24. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 5
Introduction part is not impressive. The references cited are very old. So, Improve it with some latest literature like 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126673, 0.3389/fchem.2022.975355
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in some information in the introduction part according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added some information and added the citations.
Location of Change: Introduction.
Page: 3
Line: 93-97. (Highlighted cyan in the revised manuscript).
Location of Change: Section 2- Related work
Page: 5
Line: 202.
Reference Added: 39-40. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 6
The authors should explain the following statement with recent references, “A parameterized quantum circuit consists of building a Hamiltonian problem where proper optimization of parameters is essential”.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have explained the statement.
Location of Change: Introduction
Page: 3
Line: 110-115 (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 7
Add space between magnitude and unit. For example, in synthesis “21.96g” should be 21.96 g. Make the corrections throughout the manuscript regarding values and units.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment and fruitful suggestion. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added space between magnitude and unit.
Location of Change: Section 3, Sub-section 3.1
Page: 6
Line: 258, 260, 265, 266, 268. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Location of Change: Section 4, Sub-section 4.1
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Line No: 302. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Location of Change: Section 4, Sub-section 4.2.1
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Line No: 378. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Location of Change: Section 5, Sub-section 5.1
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Line No: 548, 549. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 8
The author should provide reason about this statement “In order to resolve this problem, they proposed a weighted target-based quantum search algorithm where the probability of finding each target resembles the corresponding weight coefficient and is constituted as a quantum superposition state. In this work, we apply this algorithm to select a CH, which efficiently improves time complexity over the classical approach”.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment and fruitful suggestion. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have provided reason about the statement 1&2.
Statement 1: “In order to resolve this problem, they proposed a weighted target-based quantum search algorithm where the probability of finding each target resembles the corresponding weight coefficient and is constituted as a quantum superposition state.”
Location of Change: Introduction
Page: 3
Line: 125-127(Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Statement 2: “In this work, we apply this algorithm to select a CH, which efficiently improves time complexity over the classical approach.”
We have added the reason and explained time complexity in EECS and HEED protocol which is highlighted.
Location of Highlight: Section: 2 and Section: 4.3
Page No: 4 ,13&14.
Line No: 158-163; 180-182; 459-468 (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 9
Comparison of the present results with other similar findings in the literature should be discussed in more detail. This is necessary in order to place this work together with other work in the field and to give more credibility to the present results.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have discussed the limitation of other algorithm (QAOA) in the introduction part [Highlighted in Introduction part]. The approach of the two-quantum algorithm structure is different. Therefore, comparison is not possible in this current situation. In future, we will consider this issue.
Location of highlight: Introduction
Page No: 3.
Line No: 110-115; 119-120 (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 10
Conclusion part is very long. Make it brief and improve by adding the results of your studies.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our conclusion part according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have reduced some parts and made brief conclusion with future research outline.
Location of Change: Conclusion and future lines of research.
Page: 20
Line: 631-635; 645-650. (Highlighted with yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 11
There are many grammatic mistakes. Improve the English grammar of the manuscript.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your suggestion. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have checked the grammatical mistakes.
Line: 351, 410, 493,650. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Author Response File: 
Author Response.docx
Reviewer 2 Report
The study topic, "System profit improvement of a thermal-wind-CAES hybrid system considering imbalance cost in the electricity market," is interesting; however, I can not accept this paper in its current state. Even though there is valuable information in this article that may interest relevant readers, this article requires fundamental revision. The following remarks may be referred to for improving the paper:
- The English language and style are moderate; spell-check is required.
- The novelty/originality shall be justified by highlighting that the manuscript contains sufficient contributions to the new body of knowledge. The knowledge gap needs to be clearly addressed in the introduction.
- It is recommended to use the graphical abstract.
- Abstract: Please ensure that the abstract has the following elements: 1-2 sentences on the context and the need for the study; 1-2 sentences on the methodology; the majority of the abstract on the actual results of the study; 1-2 sentences on critical conclusions and recommendations. Also, It is suggested to insert some numerical data extracted from your research in the abstract section.
- Keywords: It is better not to use abbreviations such as CWCA and QWSA.
- Introduction: Please clearly justify the following questions: what is the novelty of this study? Its contributions in this field?
- Sections 2-5: Please explain the general process of solving the problem for the typical issues raised. Furthermore, all equations must have references.
- Please improve the quality of this section 5 by focusing on key findings. Please improve the quality of this section by focusing on crucial aspects. Also, all graph axes must have the title.
- Conclusions: this section needs to be revised to include key findings and recommendations, as well as the limitations of this study.
Author Response
Answer sheet to Reviewer 2’s comments
Dear Editor,
We are thankful for the constructive comments from the reviewers that we have considered in detail. After discussion and revision, we now submit this revised version of the manuscript to the MDPI Electronics. In this letter, we enclose the point-by-point replies to all the valuable comments from the reviewers. We would appreciate your reconsideration of our work.
==========Author’s Responses to the Reviewer’s Comments=========
Reviewer 2
Reviewer wrote:
The study topic, "System profit improvement of a thermal-wind-CAES hybrid system considering imbalance cost in the electricity market," is interesting; however, I can not accept this paper in its current state. Even though there is valuable information in this article that may interest relevant readers, this article requires fundamental revision. The following remarks may be referred to for improving the paper:
Question No: 1
The English language and style are moderate; spell-check is required.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have changed some line and corrected the spelling mistake.
Page No: 9, 12, 14, 20
Line No: 351, 410, 493, 650. (Highlighted yellow in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 2
The novelty/originality shall be justified by highlighting that the manuscript contains sufficient contributions to the new body of knowledge. The knowledge gap needs to be clearly addressed in the introduction.
Our response:
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment.
Statement 1: “The novelty/originality shall be justified by highlighting that the manuscript contains sufficient contributions to the new body of knowledge.”
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the originality in our manuscript.
Location of Change: Introduction
Page No: 3-4
Line No: 134-138. (Highlighted green in the revised manuscript).
Statement 2: “The knowledge gap needs to be clearly addressed in the introduction.”
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have highlighted the knowledge gap in the introduction part.
We have stated our knowledge gaps in the Introduction part. Cluster head selection process already implemented through QAOA algorithm, but the limitation is complex Hamiltonian function building, and the nodes are considered as qubits which limited the implementation of this algorithm in large area network. On the other hand, our proposed Quantum Grover’s search algorithm (QWSA) considered the nodes as qubit states that is possible to cover large number of networks with limited number of qubits and helps to optimize the time complexity.
Location of Highlight: Introduction
Page No: 3.
Line No: 102-109; 116-120. (Highlighted green in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 3
It is recommended to use the graphical abstract.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. In figure 1, we visualized the 3D concept of clustering architecture. For more details graphical abstract, we will consider it in our future work.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the graphical abstract in our manuscript
Location: Figure 1
Page No: 2.
Question No: 4
Abstract: Please ensure that the abstract has the following elements: 1-2 sentences on the context and the need for the study; 1-2 sentences on the methodology; the majority of the abstract on the actual results of the study; 1-2 sentences on critical conclusions and recommendations. Also, it is suggested to insert some numerical data extracted from your research in the abstract section.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have modified the abstract and added numerical data in the abstract.
Location of Change: Abstract
Page No: 1
Line no: 12-14. (Highlighted with green in the revised manuscript)
Question No: 5
Keywords: It is better not to use abbreviations such as CWCA and QWSA.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have corrected the abbreviations in the keywords.
Location of Change: Keywords
Page: 1
Line: 24-25. (Highlighted with green in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 6
Introduction: Please clearly justify the following questions: what is the novelty of this study? Its contributions in this field?
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. The novelty of this study lies in the implementation of quantum search algorithm for cluster head selection. Our suggested Quantum Grover's search algorithm (QWSA) represented the nodes as qubit states, allowing it to cover numerous networks with a limited number of qubits.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the novelty and contribution.
Location of Change: Introduction
Page No: 3-4.
Line No: 134-138. (Highlighted with green in the revised manuscript)
Question No: 7
Sections 2-5: Please explain the general process of solving the problem for the typical issues raised. Furthermore, all equations must have references.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation. The typical issues can be solved via flowchart mentioned in figure 3, in classical approach. In addition, typical problems can be solved through IBM quantum computing platform called Qiskit runtime, which is used for programming model for building, optimizing, and executing workloads.
Location of figure 3: Section 4.2
Page No: 10
We have highlighted the reference in (green) with equations in line 253, 280, 287, 448. Equation (15) is constructed by the authors.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the references with equations.
Location of Change: Section 3, Section 4
Page No: 6, 7, 8, 13
Line No: 253, 280, 287, 448. (Highlighted with green in the revised manuscript).
Reference Added: 22, 35, 46.
Question No: 8
Please improve the quality of this section 5 by focusing on crucial aspects. Also, all graph axes must have the title.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation. We have highlighted the crucial aspects.
Location of Highlight: Section 5. Sub-section :5.2
Page No: 19
Line No: 612-615
And also, we have added the graph axes with title in figure 8 (a) and (b).
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, added graphical axes title.
Location of Change: Section 5. Sub-section :5.2
Page: 19
Figure: 8 (Highlighted with green in the revised manuscript)
Question No: 9
Conclusions: this section needs to be revised to include key findings and recommendations, as well as the limitations of this study.
Our response:
Thank you very much for your comment. We have highlighted the key findings in conclusion part.
Statement 1: “Conclusions: this section needs to be revised to include key findings”
Highlighting in Manuscript: Yes, we have highlighted it in the revised manuscript.
Location of Highlight: Conclusion and Future lines of Research
Page No: 20
Line No: 629-630 (Highlighted with green).
Statement 2: “Recommendations, as well as the limitations of this study”
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, added recommendation and limitation in the revised manuscript.
Change of location: Section 6: Conclusion
Page No: 20
Line: 636-644 (Highlighted with green and cyan in the revised manuscript).
Author Response File: Author Response.docx
Reviewer 3 Report
In the abstract section kindly benchmark the framework proposed with the nearest ones.
State the research gaps clearly.
The literature review needs to be extended.
Asha Jerlin Manuel ,Rizwan Patan and Amir H. Gandomi, "Optimization of Routing-Based Clustering Approaches in Wireless Sensor Network: Review and Open Research Issues", Electronics 2020, 9(10), 1630.
Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj ,Thippa Reddy Gadekallu ,Mohamed K. Aboudaif, Emad Abouel Nasr and Lalitha Krishnasamy , "A Heuristic Angular Clustering Framework for Secured Statistical Data Aggregation in Sensor Networks", Sensors 2020, 20(17), 4937.
Srinivasan Palanisamy, S Sankar, Ramasubbareddy Somula, "Communication Trust and Energy-Aware Routing Protocol for WSN Using DS Theory", International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing (IJGHPC -IGI), Volume 13, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 24-36, Publisher IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/IJGHPC.2021100102.
R. Saravanan, "Selfish node detection based on evidence by trust authority and selfish replica allocation in DANET", International Journal of Information and Communication Technology(Inderscience), Volume 9, Issue 04, January 2016.
What's the problem? Please give a formal system model and an explicit problem definition.
Discuss the time complexity in the communication model.
How for the delay considered with respect to the proposed method?
How will you void selfish nodes and duplicate nodes during cluster head selection?
Discuss the security aspects of this communication model.
Give the limitations of the proposed method.
After revisions, I would like to see the manuscript again.
Author Response
Answer sheet to Reviewer 3’s comments
Dear Editor,
We are thankful for the constructive comments from the reviewers that we have considered in detail. After discussion and revision, we now submit this revised version of the manuscript to the MDPI Electronics. In this letter, we enclose the point-by-point replies to all the valuable comments from the reviewers. We would appreciate your reconsideration of our work.
=========Author’s Responses to the Reviewer 3’s Comments=========
Question No: 1
In the abstract section kindly benchmark the framework proposed with the nearest ones.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the benchmark in abstract.
Location of Change: Abstract
Page No: 1
Line No: 16. (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript)
Question No: 2
State the research gaps clearly.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have stated our research gaps in the Introduction section. Cluster head selection process already implemented through QAOA algorithm, but the limitation is complex Hamiltonian function building, and the nodes are considered as qubits which limited the implementation of this algorithm in large area network. On the other hand, our proposed Quantum Grover’s search algorithm (QWSA) considered the nodes as qubit states that is possible to cover large number of networks with limited number of qubits and helps to optimize the time complexity.
Highlighting in Manuscript: Yes, we have highlighted in the introduction part.
Location of highlight: Introduction
Page No: 3
Line No: 102-120 (Highlighted with yellow and green in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 3
The literature review needs to be extended.
Asha Jerlin Manuel , Rizwan Patan and Amir H. Gandomi, "Optimization of Routing-Based Clustering Approaches in Wireless Sensor Network: Review and Open Research Issues", Electronics 2020, 9(10), 1630.
Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj ,Thippa Reddy Gadekallu ,Mohamed K. Aboudaif, Emad Abouel Nasr and Lalitha Krishnasamy , "A Heuristic Angular Clustering Framework for Secured Statistical Data Aggregation in Sensor Networks", Sensors 2020, 20(17), 4937.
Srinivasan Palanisamy, S Sankar, Ramasubbareddy Somula, "Communication Trust and Energy-Aware Routing Protocol for WSN Using DS Theory", International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing (IJGHPC -IGI), Volume 13, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 24-36, Publisher IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/IJGHPC.2021100102.
- Saravanan, "Selfish node detection based on evidence by trust authority and selfish replica allocation in DANET", International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (Inderscience), Volume 9, Issue 04, January 2016.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added the important citation in our manuscript.
Location of Change: Introduction.
Page No: 1, 2, 3
Line No: 32, 35, 57, 99
Reference: 4, 7, 18, 25. (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 4
What's the problem? Please give a formal system model and an explicit problem definition.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment.
Statement 1: “What's the problem?”
The problem is to select energy efficient CH, there are so much research about cluster head selection which can be solved by classical algorithm but there is few research in quantum computing. In clustering method such as EECS and HEED, the main problem is time complexity that means computation needs long time. Therefore, we proposed quantum search algorithm to speed up the selection process.
Location of highlight: Section 2: Related work
Page No: 4-5
Line No: 160-165 (Highlighted with yellow in the revised manuscript)
Line No: 196-198 (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript).
Statement 2: Please give a formal system model and an explicit definition
We have added the system model in section 3. And discuss all the details assumptions in the Network model in section 3.
Highlighting in Manuscript: Yes, we have highlighted in the System Model.
Location of highlight: Section 3.
Page No: 5
Line No: 212-226 (Highlighted cyan in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 5
Discuss the time complexity in the communication model.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have discussed time complexity.
Location of Change: Introduction
Page No: 3.
Line No: 93-97 (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript).
Reference added : 23
Question No: 6
How for the delay considered with respect to the proposed method?
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. In our proposed method, we are mainly focusing on how fast to select cluster head by implementing quantum search algorithm. So, in terms of delay calculation we will consider this issue in future research work.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added this issue in our future research.
Location of Change: Conclusion and Future Lines of Research.
Page No: 20
Line No: 637-638 (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 7
How will you void selfish nodes and duplicate nodes during cluster head selection?
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. This question is very important, as per our assumption, we can void selfish node in our proposed method, but it may be need additional parameter to differentiate selfish node in cluster head selection. In our current proposal, we have proposed only three parameters. In future, we will consider additional parameter to ensure security in cluster head selection process.
In our proposed method, the nodes are stationery and re-deployment of the node will change its distance information. So, we can identify the replica/ duplicate node by the change of re-deployment detection.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added this issue in our future research.
Location of Change: Conclusion and Future Lines of Research.
Page No: 20
Line No: 638-639 (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript).
Question No: 8
Discuss the security aspects of this communication model.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have added security aspects in the revised manuscript.
Location of Change: Section 4, Subsection 4.2.1
Page No: 13
Line No: 451-454. (Highlighted with cyan in the revised manuscript).
Reference added: 47, 48, 49.
Question No: 9
Give the limitations of the proposed method.
Our response:
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you very much for carefully reviewing our manuscript and providing fruitful suggestions. We appreciate the reviewer’s comment. We have made changes in our manuscript according to reviewer’s comment and observation.
Corresponding changes in Manuscript: Yes, we have addressed the limitations in the manuscript.
Location of Change: Conclusion and Future lines of Research
Page No: 20
Line No: 636-644. (Highlighted with green in the revised manuscript).
Author Response File: Author Response.docx
Round 2
Reviewer 2 Report
The reviewer is satisfied with the revised manuscript and has no further questions for the authors. I recommend accepting this manuscript in its present form.
Reviewer 3 Report
The authors have addressed all the concerns raised. The paper shall be accepted in its present form.
