Simulation is one of the most powerful tools we have for evaluating the performance of
opportunistic networks (OppNets). In this paper, we focus on available tools and models …

Modeling pedestrian dynamics and their implementation in a computer are challenging and
important issues in the knowledge areas of transportation and computer simulation. The aim …

In this paper, we discuss the state of the art of (mobile) multi-hop ad hoc networking with the
aim to present the current status of the research activities and identify the consolidated …

The Web of Things extends the Internet of Things by leveraging Web-based languages and
protocols to access and control each physical object. In this article, the authors summarize …

The MANET is one of the most useful networks that established dynamically among all
connected devices without fixed infrastructure in a decentralized approach. Smart devices …

As a new networking paradigm, opportunistic networking communications have great vision
in animal migration tracking, mobile social networking, network communications in remote …

The explosive growth of “things” connected to the Internet (Internet of Things, IoT) raises the
question of whether existing ready-to-go networking protocols are enough to cover social …

A variety of applications and forwarding protocols have been proposed for opportunistic
networks (OppNets) in the literature. However, the methodology of evaluation, testing and …

Opportunistic forwarding has emerged as a promising technique to address the problem of
unreliable links typical in wireless sensor networks and improve energy efficiency by …

Opportunistic networks aim to deal with the unpredictable environment for data
communication. Messages in opportunistic networks need to be stored with the node in the …