Device-to-device (D2D)-enabled cloud radio access networks (C-RANs) are potential
solutions for further improving spectral efficiency (SE) and decreasing latency by allowing …

Abstract Device-to-device (D2D) Communication was primarily introduced to achieve the
fundamental goal of high data rates, ubiquitous coverage with low latency, energy efficiency …

In device-to-device (D2D) communications, channel state information (CSI) is exploited to
manage the interference between D2D users and regular cellular users (CUs) and improve …

Cognitive spectrum access (CSA) in in-band D2D-enabled cellular networks is a potential
feature that can promote efficient resource utilization and interference management among …

Wireless body area networks (WBANs) are not only an extension and branch of wireless
sensor networks (WSNs) but also a practical application area of Internet of Things (IoT). With …

Device-to-device (D2D) communication is a recently emerged disruptive technology for
enhancing the performance of current cellular systems. To successfully implement D2D …

Abstract Device-to-device (D2D) communication is a new enabling technology for the next
generation cellular networks. In D2D communications, two or more user equipments directly …

Device-to-Device (D2D) communications has been proposed to cellular networks in order to
optimize spectrum efficiency and resources utilization. In D2D-assisted networks, the …

With the emerging demands for local area services of popular content downloading, device-
to-device (D2D) communication is conceived as a vital technological component for next …

This paper addresses the problem of resource allocation for systems in which a primary and
a secondary link share the available spectrum by an underlay or overlay approach. After …