Heterogeneous networks (HetNets) merge different types of networks into an integrated
network system, which has become a hot research area in recent years towards next …

The concept of trust and/or trust management has received considerable attention in
engineering research communities as trust is perceived as the basis for decision making in …

This paper introduces the security and trust concepts in wireless sensor networks and
explains the difference between them, stating that even though both terms are used …

Distributed service networks are popular platforms for service providers to offer services to
consumers and for service consumers to acquire services from unknown parties. eBay and …

Within the realm of network security, we interpret the concept of trust as a relation among
entities that participate in various protocols. Trust relations are based on evidence created …

The performance of ad hoc networks depends on cooperation and trust among distributed
nodes. To enhance security in ad hoc networks, it is important to evaluate trustworthiness of …

In the last years, the number of connections in mobile telecommunication networks has
increased rampantly, and in consequence, the number and type of relationships among …

Abstract Internet of Things (IoT) represents a fundamental infrastructure and set of
techniques that support innovative services in various application domains. Trust …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to analyse and describe several trust and reputation
models for distributed and heterogeneous networks and compare some of them in order to …

The Social Internet of Things (SIoT), integration of the Internet of Things, and Social
Networks paradigms, has been introduced to build a network of smart nodes that are …