Abstract Device-to-Device (D2D) communication is a promising concept to enhance the
performance of devices by allowing direct transmission between closely located user pairs …

Device-to-device communication underlaying a cellular network is a promising technology in
future wireless networks to improve network capacity and user experience. While D2D …

The mobile data traffic has risen exponentially in recent days due to the emergence of data
intensive applications, such as online gaming and video sharing. It is driving the …

The evolving Fifth generation (5G) cellular wireless networks are envisioned to provide
higher data rates, lower end-to-end latency, and lower energy consumption for devices. In …

The increasing number of mobile users has given impetus to the demand for high data rate
proximity services. The fifth-generation (5G) wireless systems promise to improve the …

Device-to-device (D2D) communications was initially proposed in cellular networks as a
new paradigm for enhancing network performance. The emergence of new applications …

Due to the vast rise of users, the variety of application requirements, and the enormous
necessity for ubiquitous connectivity anytime and anywhere, integration of new technologies …

Device-to-device (D2D) communication produces a new dimension in the mobile
environment, easing the data exchange process between physically neighboring devices …

Device-to-device communications enable two proximity users to transmit signal directly
without going through the base station. It can increase network spectral efficiency and …

Device-to-device (D2D) communication underlaying cellular networks is a promising
technology to improve network resource utilization. In D2D-enabled cellular networks, the …