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In this paper, we propose a novel joint deep reinforcement learning (DRL)-based solution to optimize the utility of an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV)-assisted communication network. To maximize the number of users served within the…

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With emerging applications such as autonomous driving, smart cities, and smart factories, network slicing has become an essential component of 5G and beyond networks as a means of catering to a service-aware network. However, managing…

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The combination of cloud computing capabilities at the network edge and artificial intelligence promise to turn future mobile networks into service- and radio-aware entities, able to address the requirements of upcoming latency-sensitive…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-03-19 Sergio Martiradonna , Andrea Abrardo , Marco Moretti , Giuseppe Piro , Gennaro Boggia

This study addresses the challenge of optimal power allocation in stochastic wireless networks by employing a Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) framework. Specifically, we design a Deep Q-Network (DQN) agent capable of learning adaptive…

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Adaptive beam switching is essential for mission-critical military and commercial 6G networks but faces major challenges from high carrier frequencies, user mobility, and frequent blockages. While existing machine learning (ML) solutions…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-12-04 Seyed Bagher Hashemi Natanzi , Zhicong Zhu , Bo Tang

The complexity of emerging sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks has sparked an upsurge in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to underpin the challenges in network management and resource allocation under strict service level…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-03-28 Farhad Rezazadeh , Hatim Chergui , Josep Mangues-Bafalluy

Multi-access edge computing provides localized resources within mobile networks to address the requirements of emerging latency-sensitive and computing-intensive applications. At the edge, dynamic requests necessitate sophisticated resource…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-19 Haiyuan Li , Yuelin Liu , Hari Madhukumar , Amin Emami , Xueqing Zhou , Yulei Wu , Xenofon Vasilakos , Shuangyi Yan , Dimitra Simeonidou

RAN slicing technology is a key aspect of the Open RAN paradigm, allowing simultaneous and independent provision of various services such as ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), and massive…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-02-04 Patatchona Keyela , Soumaya Cherkaoui

With the advent of 5G and the research into beyond 5G (B5G) networks, a novel and very relevant research issue is how to manage the coexistence of different types of traffic, each with very stringent but completely different requirements.…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2026-03-16 Fabio Saggese , Luca Pasqualini , Marco Moretti , Andrea Abrardo

Network slicing is a well assessed approach enabling virtualization of the mobile core and radio access network (RAN) in the emerging 5th Generation New Radio. Slicing is of paramount importance when dealing with the emerging and diverse…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-11-18 Lorenzo Bellone , Boris Galkin , Emiliano Traversi , Enrico Natalizio

Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) is critical for dense 5G and beyond deployments, especially in mmWave bands where fiber backhaul is infeasible. We propose a novel Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) framework for joint link scheduling…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-08-12 Maryam Abbasalizadeh , Sashank Narain

Radio access network (RAN) slicing is a key technology that enables 5G network to support heterogeneous requirements of generic services, namely ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB). In this…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-02-15 Abderrahime Filali , Zoubeir Mlika , Soumaya Cherkaoui , Abdellatif Kobbane

This work proposes a novel learning driven bandwidth optimization framework called DRASTIC (Dynamic Resource Allocation for Slicing in Task aware Closed loop tactile Internet applications). The proposed framework dynamically allocates…

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Since the 6th Generation (6G) of wireless networks is expected to provide a new level of network services and meet the emerging expectations of the future, it will be a complex and intricate networking system. 6Gs sophistication and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-10-31 Navideh Ghafouri , John S. Vardakas , Kostas Ramantas , Christos Verikoukis

Proactive caching is essential for minimizing latency and improving Quality of Experience (QoE) in multi-server edge networks. Federated Deep Reinforcement Learning (FDRL) is a promising approach for developing cache policies tailored to…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-12-18 Zhen Li , Tan Li , Hai Liu , Tse-Tin Chan

This paper presents a predictive deep learning framework for dynamic sub-band allocation in Sub-Band Full Duplex (SBFD) systems, addressing the challenge of balancing uplink (UL) and downlink (DL) performance under highly dynamic traffic…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-05-15 Abhiram D , Aiswarya Rajan , Arin Shemeem , Vipindev Adat Vasudevan , Abdulla P

Sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected to support immersive and mission-critical applications requiring ultra-reliable communication, sub-second responsiveness, and multi-Gbps data rates. Dense small-cell deployments are a key…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-03-13 Tuğçe Bilen , Ian F. Akyildiz

Edge service caching can significantly mitigate latency and reduce communication and computing overhead by fetching and initializing services (applications) from clouds. The freshness of cached service data is critical when providing…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-08-27 Yuhan Yi , Guanglin Zhang , Hai Jiang

Radio access network (RAN) slicing is a key element in enabling current 5G networks and next-generation networks to meet the requirements of different services in various verticals. However, the heterogeneous nature of these services'…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2022-12-23 Amine Abouaomar , Afaf Taik , Abderrahime Filali , Soumaya Cherkaoui

Balancing mutually diverging performance metrics, such as, processing latency, outcome accuracy, and end device energy consumption is a challenging undertaking for deep learning model inference in ad-hoc edge environments. In this paper, we…

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