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A recently introduced novel community detection strategy is based on a label propagation algorithm (LPA) which uses the diffusion of information in the network to identify communities. Studies of LPAs showed that the strategy is effective…
As the services and requirements of next-generation wireless networks become increasingly diversified, it is estimated that the current frequency bands of mobile network operators (MNOs) will be unable to cope with the immensity of…
We investigate the optimal carrier sensing threshold in random CSMA/CA networks considering the effect of binary exponential backoff. We propose an iterative algorithm for optimizing the carrier sensing threshold and hence maximizing the…
In this paper, we propose a semi-distributed cooperative spectrum sen sing (SDCSS) and channel access framework for multi-channel cognitive radio networks (CRNs). In particular, we c onsider a SDCSS scheme where secondary users (SUs)…
As a potential technology feature for 6G wireless networks, the idea of sensing-communication integration requires the system not only to complete reliable multi-user communication but also to achieve accurate environment sensing. In this…
Joint Communication and Sensing (JCAS) is envisioned for 6G cellular networks, where sensing the operation environment, especially in presence of humans, is as important as the high-speed wireless connectivity. Sensing, and subsequently…
In this article we propose solutions to diverse conflicts that result from the deployment of the (still immature) relay node (RN) technology in LTE-A networks. These conflicts and their possible solutions have been observed by implementing…
We devise a cross-layer design (CLD) of carrier sensing multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) at the medium access control (MAC) layer with spectrum sensing (SpSe) at the physical layer for cognitive radio networks (CRNs). The…
Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is expected to be one of the major features of 6G wireless networks. In an ISAC system, communications and sensing functionalities are jointly performed using the same waveform, frequency band and…
The main challenges of cognitive radio include spectrum sensing at the physical (PHY) layer to detect the activity of primary users and spectrum sharing at the medium access control (MAC) layer to coordinate access among coexisting…
Given the proven benefits cell densification brings in terms of capacity and coverage, it is certain that 5G networks will be even more heterogeneous and dense. However, as smaller cells are introduced in the network, interference will…
Spectrum sensing is a fundamental operation in cognitive radio environment. It gives information about spectrum availability by scanning the bands. Usually a fixed amount of time is given to scan individual bands. Most of the times,…
The dual-cross scenario of the hybrid wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is studied and a novel MIMO Cluster Cooperative Assignment Cross Layer Scheduling Scheme (MCCA-CLSS) is proposed in this paper. The comparison and the predominance of the…
In this paper, the operation of a Licensed Shared Access (LSA) system is investigated, considering downlink communication. The system comprises of a Multiple-Input-Single-Output (MISO) incumbent transmitter (TX) - receiver (RX) pair, which…
We leverage stochastic geometry to characterize key performance metrics for neighboring Wi-Fi and LTE networks in unlicensed spectrum. Our analysis focuses on a single unlicensed frequency band, where the locations for the Wi-Fi access…
Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) is considered a promising technology in the B5G/6G networks. The channel model is essential for an ISAC system to evaluate the communication and sensing performance. Most existing channel…
Dynamic spectrum sharing can provide many benefits to wireless networks operators. However, its efficiency requires sophisticated control mechanisms. The more context information is used by it, the higher performance of networks is…
This article discusses the employment of simultaneously transmitting and reflecting surface (STARS) for integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) networks. First, two fundamental configurations of STARS-enabled ISAC systems are…
In this paper, we propose a novel adaptive carrier sense multiple access scheme with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) to perform efficient and reliable data transfer with increased throughput across multiple coexisting wireless body area…
Carrier sense multiple access collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) is the basic scheme upon which access to the shared medium is regulated in many wireless networks. With CSMA/CA a station willing to start a transmission has first to find the…