With the evolution of the sixth generation(6G)mobile communication technology,ample attention has gone to the integrated terrestrial-satellite networks.This paper notes that four typical application scenarios of integ...With the evolution of the sixth generation(6G)mobile communication technology,ample attention has gone to the integrated terrestrial-satellite networks.This paper notes that four typical application scenarios of integrated terrestrial-satellite networks are integrated into ultra dense satellite-enabled 6G networks architecture.Then the subchannel and power allocation schemes for the downlink of the ultra dense satellite-enabled 6G heterogeneous networks are introduced.Satellite mobile edge computing(SMEC)with edge caching in three-layer heterogeneous networks serves to reduce the link traffic of networks.Furthermore,a scheme for interference management is presented,involving quality-of-service(QoS)and co-tier/cross-tier interference constraints.The simulation results show that the proposed schemes can significantly increase the total capacity of ultra dense satellite-enabled 6G heterogeneous networks.展开更多
Collaborative edge computing is a promising direction to handle the computation intensive tasks in B5G wireless networks.However,edge computing servers(ECSs)from different operators may not trust each other,and thus t...Collaborative edge computing is a promising direction to handle the computation intensive tasks in B5G wireless networks.However,edge computing servers(ECSs)from different operators may not trust each other,and thus the incentives for collaboration cannot be guaranteed.In this paper,we propose a consortium blockchain enabled collaborative edge computing framework,where users can offload computing tasks to ECSs from different operators.To minimize the total delay of users,we formulate a joint task offloading and resource optimization problem,under the constraint of the computing capability of each ECS.We apply the Tammer decomposition method and heuristic optimization algorithms to obtain the optimal solution.Finally,we propose a reputation based node selection approach to facilitate the consensus process,and also consider a completion time based primary node selection to avoid monopolization of certain edge node and enhance the security of the blockchain.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm,and the total delay can be reduced by up to 40%compared with the non-cooperative case.展开更多
Collaborative edge computing is a promising direction to handle the computation intensive tasks in B5G wireless networks.However,edge computing servers(ECSs)from different operators may not trust each other,and thus t...Collaborative edge computing is a promising direction to handle the computation intensive tasks in B5G wireless networks.However,edge computing servers(ECSs)from different operators may not trust each other,and thus the incentives for collaboration cannot be guaranteed.In this paper,we propose a consortium blockchain enabled collaborative edge computing framework,where users can offload computing tasks to ECSs from different operators.To minimize the total delay of users,we formulate a joint task offloading and resource optimization problem,under the constraint of the computing capability of each ECS.We apply the Tammer decomposition method and heuristic optimization algorithms to obtain the optimal solution.Finally,we propose a reputation based node selection approach to facilitate the consensus process,and also consider a completion time based primary node selection to avoid monopolization of certain edge node and enhance the security of the blockchain.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm,and the total delay can be reduced by up to 40%compared with the non-cooperative case.展开更多
In the next generation of computing environment e-health care services depend on cloud services.The Cloud computing environment provides a real-time computing environment for e-health care applications.But these servi...In the next generation of computing environment e-health care services depend on cloud services.The Cloud computing environment provides a real-time computing environment for e-health care applications.But these services generate a huge number of computational tasks,real-time computing and comes with a deadline,so conventional cloud optimizationmodels cannot fulfil the task in the least time and within the deadline.To overcome this issue many resource optimization meta-heuristic models are been proposed but these models cannot find a global best solution to complete the task in the least time and manage utilization with the least simulation time.In order to overcome existing issues,an artificial neural-inspired whale optimization is proposed to provide a reliable solution for healthcare applications.In this work,two models are proposed one for reliability estimation and the other is based on whale optimization technique and neural network-based binary classifier.The predictive model enhances the quality of service using performance metrics,makespan,least average task completion time,resource usages cost and utilization of the system.Fromresults as compared to existing algorithms the proposedANN-WHOalgorithms prove to improve the average start time by 29.3%,average finish time by 29.5%and utilization by 11%.展开更多
Geospatial technologies can be leveraged to optimize the available resources for better productivity and sustainability. The resources can be human, software and hardware equipment and their effective management can e...Geospatial technologies can be leveraged to optimize the available resources for better productivity and sustainability. The resources can be human, software and hardware equipment and their effective management can enhance operational efficiency through better and informed decision making. This review article examines the application of geospatial technologies, including GPS, GIS, and remote sensing, for optimizing resource utilization in livestock management. It compares these technologies to traditional livestock management practices and highlights their potential to improve animal tracking, feed intake monitoring, disease monitoring, pasture selection, and rangeland management. Previously, animal management practices were labor-intensive, time-consuming, and required more precision for optimal animal health and productivity. Digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have transformed the livestock sector through precision livestock management. However, major challenges such as high cost, availability and accessibility to these technologies have deterred their implementation. To fully realize the benefits and tremendous contribution of these digital technologies and to address the challenges associated with their widespread adoption, the review proposes a collaborative approach between different stakeholders in the livestock sector including livestock farmers, researchers, veterinarians, industry professionals, technology developers, the private sector, financial institutions and government to share knowledge and expertise. The collaboration would facilitate the integration of various strategies to ensure the effective and wide adoption of digital technologies in livestock management by supporting the development of user-friendly and accessible tools tailored to specific livestock management and production systems.展开更多
Metaheuristic algorithms,renowned for strong global search capabilities,are effective tools for solving complex optimization problems and show substantial potential in e-Health applications.This review provides a syst...Metaheuristic algorithms,renowned for strong global search capabilities,are effective tools for solving complex optimization problems and show substantial potential in e-Health applications.This review provides a systematic overview of recent advancements in metaheuristic algorithms and highlights their applications in e-Health.We selected representative algorithms published between 2019 and 2024,and quantified their influence using an entropy-weighted method based on journal impact factors and citation counts.CThe Harris Hawks Optimizer(HHO)demonstrated the highest early citation impact.The study also examined applications in disease prediction models,clinical decision support,and intelligent health monitoring.Notably,the Chaotic Salp Swarm Algorithm(CSSA)achieved 99.69% accuracy in detecting Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia.Future research should progress in three directions:improving theoretical reliability and performance predictability in medical contexts;designing more adaptive and deployable mechanisms for real-world systems;and integrating ethical,privacy,and technological considerations to enable precision medicine,digital twins,and intelligent medical devices.展开更多
Satellite-terrestrial integrated networks(STINs)are a key enabler for ubiquitous coverage in 6G communication services.However,the satelliteterrestrial resources exhibit multi-dimensional heterogeneity and inherent co...Satellite-terrestrial integrated networks(STINs)are a key enabler for ubiquitous coverage in 6G communication services.However,the satelliteterrestrial resources exhibit multi-dimensional heterogeneity and inherent conflicts,and the rapid topology variations caused by the high-speed motion of low earth orbit(LEO)satellites lead to the difficulty of maintaining a stable mapping of satellite-terrestrial resources.This dynamic nature ultimately reduces the overall resource utilization efficiency.In this paper,we propose a heterogeneous graph cooperative representation approach for satellite-terrestrial resources and a joint optimization method of transmissioncomputation resources.Firstly,we construct a heterogeneous graph that achieves mapping between multidimensional resources,dynamic topology,and conflict constraints through typed nodes and edges,where resource cooperativeness is explicitly encoded.Secondly,an STIN transmission-computation model is constructed,and an optimization problem is formulated to jointly resolve conflicts between four objectives.Finally,the proposed many-objective double deep Q-network(DDQN)algorithm achieves the cooperative strategy optimization of task transmissioncomputation scheduling globally.Simulation experiments show that the proposed algorithm improves the overall resource utilization by up to 11.7%under various access points(APs)and user sizes.Meanwhile,the performance is more stable compared with five algorithms,including deep Q-network(DQN),and a Lyapunov-based optimization method(LyaOpt).展开更多
The emergence of coordinated and consistent macro behavior among self-interested individuals competing for limited resources represents a central inquiry in comprehending market mechanisms and collective behavior.Trad...The emergence of coordinated and consistent macro behavior among self-interested individuals competing for limited resources represents a central inquiry in comprehending market mechanisms and collective behavior.Traditional economics tackles this challenge through a mathematical and theoretical lens,assuming individuals are entirely rational and markets tend to stabilize through the price mechanism.Our paper addresses this issue from an econophysics standpoint,employing reinforcement learning to construct a multi-agent system modeled on minority games.Our study has undertaken a comparative analysis from both collective and individual perspectives,affirming the pivotal roles of reward feedback and individual memory in addressing the aforementioned challenge.Reward feedback serves as the guiding force for the evolution of collective behavior,propelling it towards an overall increase in rewards.Individuals,drawing insights from their own rewards through accumulated learning,gain information about the collective state and adjust their behavior accordingly.Furthermore,we apply information theory to present a formalized equation for the evolution of collective behavior.Our research supplements existing conclusions regarding the mechanisms of a free market and,at a micro level,unveils the dynamic evolution of individual behavior in synchronization with the collective.展开更多
Due to the dynamic nature of service requests and the uneven distribution of services in the Internet of Vehicles(IoV),Multi-access Edge Computing(MEC)networks with pre-installed servers are often susceptible to insuf...Due to the dynamic nature of service requests and the uneven distribution of services in the Internet of Vehicles(IoV),Multi-access Edge Computing(MEC)networks with pre-installed servers are often susceptible to insufficient computing power at certain times or in certain areas.In addition,Vehicular Users(VUs)need to share their observations for centralized neural network training,resulting in additional communication overhead.In this paper,we present a hybrid MEC server architecture,where fixed Road Side Units(RSUs)and Mobile Edge Servers(MESs)cooperate to provide computation offloading services to VUs.We propose a distributed federated learning and Deep Reinforcement Learning(DRL)based algorithm,namely Federated Dueling Double Deep Q-Network(FD3QN),with the objective of minimizing the weighted sum of service latency and energy consumption.Horizontal federated learning is incorporated into the Dueling Double Deep Q-Network(D3QN)to allocate cross-domain resources after the offload decision process.A client-server framework with federated aggregation is used to maintain the global model.The proposed FD3 QN algorithm can jointly optimize power,sub-band,and computational resources.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms baselines in terms of system cost and exhibits better robustness in uncertain IoV environments.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter addresses distributed optimization for resource allocation problems with time-varying objective functions and time-varying constraints.Inspired by the distributed average tracking(DAT)approach,...Dear Editor,This letter addresses distributed optimization for resource allocation problems with time-varying objective functions and time-varying constraints.Inspired by the distributed average tracking(DAT)approach,a distributed control protocol is proposed for optimal resource allocation.The convergence to a time-varying optimal solution within a predefined time is proved.Two numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.展开更多
As an essential element of intelligent trans-port systems,Internet of vehicles(IoV)has brought an immersive user experience recently.Meanwhile,the emergence of mobile edge computing(MEC)has enhanced the computational ...As an essential element of intelligent trans-port systems,Internet of vehicles(IoV)has brought an immersive user experience recently.Meanwhile,the emergence of mobile edge computing(MEC)has enhanced the computational capability of the vehicle which reduces task processing latency and power con-sumption effectively and meets the quality of service requirements of vehicle users.However,there are still some problems in the MEC-assisted IoV system such as poor connectivity and high cost.Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)equipped with MEC servers have become a promising approach for providing com-munication and computing services to mobile vehi-cles.Hence,in this article,an optimal framework for the UAV-assisted MEC system for IoV to minimize the average system cost is presented.Through joint consideration of computational offloading decisions and computational resource allocation,the optimiza-tion problem of our proposed architecture is presented to reduce system energy consumption and delay.For purpose of tackling this issue,the original non-convex issue is converted into a convex issue and the alternat-ing direction method of multipliers-based distributed optimal scheme is developed.The simulation results illustrate that the presented scheme can enhance the system performance dramatically with regard to other schemes,and the convergence of the proposed scheme is also significant.展开更多
Fifth generation(5G)cellular networks intend to overcome the challenging demands posed by dynamic service quality requirements,which are not achieved by single network technology.The future cellular networks require e...Fifth generation(5G)cellular networks intend to overcome the challenging demands posed by dynamic service quality requirements,which are not achieved by single network technology.The future cellular networks require efficient resource allocation and power control schemes that meet throughput and energy efficiency requirements when multiple technologies coexist and share network resources.In this paper,we optimize the throughput and energy efficiency(EE)performance for the coexistence of two technologies that have been identified for the future cellular networks,namely,massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)and network-assisted device-to-device(D2D)communications.In such a hybrid network,the co/cross-tier interferences between cellular and D2D communications caused by spectrum sharing is a significant challenge.To this end,we formulate the average sum rate and EE optimization problem as mixed-integer non-linear programming(MINLP).We develop distributed resource allocation algorithms based on matching theory to alleviate interferences and optimize network performance.It is shown in this paper that the proposed algorithms converge to a stable matching and terminate after finite iterations.Matlab simulation results show that the proposed algorithms achieved more than 88%of the average transmission rate and 86%of the energy efficiency performance of the optimal matching with lower complexity.展开更多
Efficient resource management within Internet of Things(IoT)environments remains a pressing challenge due to the increasing number of devices and their diverse functionalities.This study introduces a neural network-ba...Efficient resource management within Internet of Things(IoT)environments remains a pressing challenge due to the increasing number of devices and their diverse functionalities.This study introduces a neural network-based model that uses Long-Short-Term Memory(LSTM)to optimize resource allocation under dynam-ically changing conditions.Designed to monitor the workload on individual IoT nodes,the model incorporates long-term data dependencies,enabling adaptive resource distribution in real time.The training process utilizes Min-Max normalization and grid search for hyperparameter tuning,ensuring high resource utilization and consistent performance.The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method,outperforming the state-of-the-art approaches,including Dynamic and Efficient Enhanced Load-Balancing(DEELB),Optimized Scheduling and Collaborative Active Resource-management(OSCAR),Convolutional Neural Network with Monarch Butterfly Optimization(CNN-MBO),and Autonomic Workload Prediction and Resource Allocation for Fog(AWPR-FOG).For example,in scenarios with low system utilization,the model achieved a resource utilization efficiency of 95%while maintaining a latency of just 15 ms,significantly exceeding the performance of comparative methods.展开更多
In order to optimize resource integration and optimal scheduling problems in the cloud manufacturing environment,this paper proposes to use load balancing,service cost and service quality as optimization goals for res...In order to optimize resource integration and optimal scheduling problems in the cloud manufacturing environment,this paper proposes to use load balancing,service cost and service quality as optimization goals for resource scheduling,however,resource providers have resource utilization requirements for cloud manufacturing platforms.In the process of resource optimization scheduling,the interests of all parties have conflicts of interest,which makes it impossible to obtain better optimization results for resource scheduling.Therefore,amultithreaded auto-negotiation method based on the Stackelberg game is proposed to resolve conflicts of interest in the process of resource scheduling.The cloud manufacturing platform first calculates the expected value reduction plan for each round of global optimization,using the negotiation algorithm based on the Stackelberg game,the cloud manufacturing platformnegotiates andmediateswith the participants’agents,to maximize self-interest by constantly changing one’s own plan,iteratively find multiple sets of locally optimized negotiation plans and return to the cloud manufacturing platform.Through multiple rounds of negotiation and calculation,we finally get a target expected value reduction plan that takes into account the benefits of the resource provider and the overall benefits of the completion of the manufacturing task.Finally,through experimental simulation and comparative analysis,the validity and rationality of the model are verified.展开更多
In order to realize sustainable development of the arid area of Northwest China, rational water resources exploitation and optimization are primary prerequisites. Based on the essential principle of sustainable develo...In order to realize sustainable development of the arid area of Northwest China, rational water resources exploitation and optimization are primary prerequisites. Based on the essential principle of sustainable development, this paper puts forward a general idea on water resources optimization and eco-environmental protection in Qaidam Basin, and identifies the competitive multiple targets of water resources optimization. By some qualitative methods such as Input-output Model & AHP Model and some quantitative methods such as System Dynamics Model & Produce Function Model, some standard plans of water resources optimization come into being. According to the Multiple Targets Decision by the Closest Value Model, the best plan of water resources optimization, eco-environmental protection and sustainable development in Qaidam Basin is finally decided.展开更多
The growing popularity of Electric Vehicles(EVs)necessitates advanced systems capable of managing the increasing complexity of EV-generated data.However,the exponential expansion of data streams poses significant chal...The growing popularity of Electric Vehicles(EVs)necessitates advanced systems capable of managing the increasing complexity of EV-generated data.However,the exponential expansion of data streams poses significant challenges to existing network infrastructure,potentially limiting EV performance and scalability.This survey investigates the synergistic potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence(GenAI)and Distributed Machine Learning(DML)to address key challenges and enhance EV efficiency across diverse domains.DML facilitates collaborative learning across decentralized devices,enabling optimized resource allocation,strengthened privacy,and improved EV operations without data centralization.Meanwhile,GenAI techniques,such as Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs)and Variational Autoencoders(VAEs),offer transformative capabilities,including synthetic data generation for energy forecasting,data compression for efficient transmission,and resource-efficient task offloading.This paper explores the applications of GenAI and DML in several key areas of the EV ecosystem.These include battery lifecycle management,energy optimization,fault detection,and workload balancing.Furthermore,it highlights the primary advantages and challenges of implementing these technologies,such as addressing computational demands,algorithmic complexity,and mitigating biases in generated content.By advancing the integration of GenAI and DML,this study lays a foundation for a more sustainable,intelligent,and efficient transportation future.展开更多
The ease of accessing a virtually unlimited pool of resources makes Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) clouds an ideal platform for running data-intensive workflow applications comprising hundreds of computational tas...The ease of accessing a virtually unlimited pool of resources makes Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) clouds an ideal platform for running data-intensive workflow applications comprising hundreds of computational tasks. However, executing scientific workflows in IaaS cloud environments poses significant challenges due to conflicting objectives, such as minimizing execution time (makespan) and reducing resource utilization costs. This study responds to the increasing need for efficient and adaptable optimization solutions in dynamic and complex environments, which are critical for meeting the evolving demands of modern users and applications. This study presents an innovative multi-objective approach for scheduling scientific workflows in IaaS cloud environments. The proposed algorithm, MOS-MWMC, aims to minimize total execution time (makespan) and resource utilization costs by leveraging key features of virtual machine instances, such as a high number of cores and fast local SSD storage. By integrating realistic simulations based on the WRENCH framework, the method effectively dimensions the cloud infrastructure and optimizes resource usage. Experimental results highlight the superiority of MOS-MWMC compared to benchmark algorithms HEFT and Max-Min. The Pareto fronts obtained for the CyberShake, Epigenomics, and Montage workflows demonstrate closer proximity to the optimal front, confirming the algorithm’s ability to balance conflicting objectives. This study contributes to optimizing scientific workflows in complex environments by providing solutions tailored to specific user needs while minimizing costs and execution times.展开更多
One of the most effective technology for the 5G mobile communications is Device-to-device(D2D)communication which is also called terminal pass-through technology.It can directly communicate between devices under the c...One of the most effective technology for the 5G mobile communications is Device-to-device(D2D)communication which is also called terminal pass-through technology.It can directly communicate between devices under the control of a base station and does not require a base station to forward it.The advantages of applying D2D communication technology to cellular networks are:It can increase the communication system capacity,improve the system spectrum efficiency,increase the data transmission rate,and reduce the base station load.Aiming at the problem of co-channel interference between the D2D and cellular users,this paper proposes an efficient algorithm for resource allocation based on the idea of Q-learning,which creates multi-agent learners from multiple D2D users,and the system throughput is determined from the corresponding state-learning of the Q value list and the maximum Q action is obtained through dynamic power for control for D2D users.The mutual interference between the D2D users and base stations and exact channel state information is not required during the Q-learning process and symmetric data transmission mechanism is adopted.The proposed algorithm maximizes the system throughput by controlling the power of D2D users while guaranteeing the quality-of-service of the cellular users.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm effectively improves system performance as compared with existing algorithms.展开更多
According to the "Special Water Supply Plan for Southern Cities and Towns in Huangshan City (2017-2030)", Fengle Reservoir and Yuetan Reservoir are the two major water supply sources for southern cities and ...According to the "Special Water Supply Plan for Southern Cities and Towns in Huangshan City (2017-2030)", Fengle Reservoir and Yuetan Reservoir are the two major water supply sources for southern cities and towns (Tunxi District, Huangshan Hi-tech Zone, Xiuning County, Huizhou District and Shexian County). This topic focuses on giving full play to the basic role of the two reservoirs in ensuring regional water supply safety and ecological safety. Therefore, our idea of optimal integration of water resources is also carried out within the regional scope of the entire southern cities and towns. It is elaborated and analyzed from the perspectives of water supply status, water resources status and allocation, water supply demand and planning, water resources integration, and other issues and suggestions are put forward展开更多
Recently,Internet of Things(IoT)have been applied widely and improved the quality of the daily life.However,the lightweight IoT devices can hardly implement complicated applications since they usually have limited com...Recently,Internet of Things(IoT)have been applied widely and improved the quality of the daily life.However,the lightweight IoT devices can hardly implement complicated applications since they usually have limited computing resource and just can execute some simple computation tasks.Moreover,data transmission and interaction in IoT is another crucial issue when the IoT devices are deployed at remote areas without manual operation.Mobile edge computing(MEC)and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)provide significant solutions to these problems.In addition,in order to ensure the security and privacy of data,blockchain has been attracted great attention from both academia and industry.Therefore,an UAV-assisted IoT system integrated with MEC and blockchain is pro-posed.The optimization problem in the proposed architecture is formulated to achieve the optimal trade-off between energy consumption and computation latency through jointly considering computa-tion offloading decision,spectrum resource allocation and computing resource allocation.Consider-ing this complicated optimization problem,the non-convex mixed integer problem can be transformed into a convex problem,and a distributed algorithm based on alternating direction multiplier method(ADMM)is proposed.Simulation results demonstrate the validity of this scheme.展开更多
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFB1806103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62225103 and U22B2003+1 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L212004)China University Industry-University-Research Collaborative Innovation Fund(2021FNA05001).
摘要With the evolution of the sixth generation(6G)mobile communication technology,ample attention has gone to the integrated terrestrial-satellite networks.This paper notes that four typical application scenarios of integrated terrestrial-satellite networks are integrated into ultra dense satellite-enabled 6G networks architecture.Then the subchannel and power allocation schemes for the downlink of the ultra dense satellite-enabled 6G heterogeneous networks are introduced.Satellite mobile edge computing(SMEC)with edge caching in three-layer heterogeneous networks serves to reduce the link traffic of networks.Furthermore,a scheme for interference management is presented,involving quality-of-service(QoS)and co-tier/cross-tier interference constraints.The simulation results show that the proposed schemes can significantly increase the total capacity of ultra dense satellite-enabled 6G heterogeneous networks.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2020YFB1005900the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62001220+3 种基金the Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program under Grants BE2022068the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grants BK20200440the Future Network Scientific Research Fund Project FNSRFP-2021-YB-03the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program,China Association for Science and Technology.
摘要Collaborative edge computing is a promising direction to handle the computation intensive tasks in B5G wireless networks.However,edge computing servers(ECSs)from different operators may not trust each other,and thus the incentives for collaboration cannot be guaranteed.In this paper,we propose a consortium blockchain enabled collaborative edge computing framework,where users can offload computing tasks to ECSs from different operators.To minimize the total delay of users,we formulate a joint task offloading and resource optimization problem,under the constraint of the computing capability of each ECS.We apply the Tammer decomposition method and heuristic optimization algorithms to obtain the optimal solution.Finally,we propose a reputation based node selection approach to facilitate the consensus process,and also consider a completion time based primary node selection to avoid monopolization of certain edge node and enhance the security of the blockchain.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm,and the total delay can be reduced by up to 40%compared with the non-cooperative case.
基金This work was supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant 2020YFB1005900the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 62001220+3 种基金the Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Program under Grants BE2022068the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under Grants BK20200440the Future Network Scientific Research Fund Project FNSRFP-2021-YB-03the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program,China Association for Science and Technology.
摘要Collaborative edge computing is a promising direction to handle the computation intensive tasks in B5G wireless networks.However,edge computing servers(ECSs)from different operators may not trust each other,and thus the incentives for collaboration cannot be guaranteed.In this paper,we propose a consortium blockchain enabled collaborative edge computing framework,where users can offload computing tasks to ECSs from different operators.To minimize the total delay of users,we formulate a joint task offloading and resource optimization problem,under the constraint of the computing capability of each ECS.We apply the Tammer decomposition method and heuristic optimization algorithms to obtain the optimal solution.Finally,we propose a reputation based node selection approach to facilitate the consensus process,and also consider a completion time based primary node selection to avoid monopolization of certain edge node and enhance the security of the blockchain.Simulation results validate the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm,and the total delay can be reduced by up to 40%compared with the non-cooperative case.
摘要In the next generation of computing environment e-health care services depend on cloud services.The Cloud computing environment provides a real-time computing environment for e-health care applications.But these services generate a huge number of computational tasks,real-time computing and comes with a deadline,so conventional cloud optimizationmodels cannot fulfil the task in the least time and within the deadline.To overcome this issue many resource optimization meta-heuristic models are been proposed but these models cannot find a global best solution to complete the task in the least time and manage utilization with the least simulation time.In order to overcome existing issues,an artificial neural-inspired whale optimization is proposed to provide a reliable solution for healthcare applications.In this work,two models are proposed one for reliability estimation and the other is based on whale optimization technique and neural network-based binary classifier.The predictive model enhances the quality of service using performance metrics,makespan,least average task completion time,resource usages cost and utilization of the system.Fromresults as compared to existing algorithms the proposedANN-WHOalgorithms prove to improve the average start time by 29.3%,average finish time by 29.5%and utilization by 11%.
摘要Geospatial technologies can be leveraged to optimize the available resources for better productivity and sustainability. The resources can be human, software and hardware equipment and their effective management can enhance operational efficiency through better and informed decision making. This review article examines the application of geospatial technologies, including GPS, GIS, and remote sensing, for optimizing resource utilization in livestock management. It compares these technologies to traditional livestock management practices and highlights their potential to improve animal tracking, feed intake monitoring, disease monitoring, pasture selection, and rangeland management. Previously, animal management practices were labor-intensive, time-consuming, and required more precision for optimal animal health and productivity. Digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have transformed the livestock sector through precision livestock management. However, major challenges such as high cost, availability and accessibility to these technologies have deterred their implementation. To fully realize the benefits and tremendous contribution of these digital technologies and to address the challenges associated with their widespread adoption, the review proposes a collaborative approach between different stakeholders in the livestock sector including livestock farmers, researchers, veterinarians, industry professionals, technology developers, the private sector, financial institutions and government to share knowledge and expertise. The collaboration would facilitate the integration of various strategies to ensure the effective and wide adoption of digital technologies in livestock management by supporting the development of user-friendly and accessible tools tailored to specific livestock management and production systems.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62506054)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(Grant Nos.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX1571,CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX1118)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant Nos.KJQN202400841,KJZD-M202500804)The National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61976030)Chongqing Technology and Business University High-level Talent Research Initiation Project(Grant No.2256004).
摘要Metaheuristic algorithms,renowned for strong global search capabilities,are effective tools for solving complex optimization problems and show substantial potential in e-Health applications.This review provides a systematic overview of recent advancements in metaheuristic algorithms and highlights their applications in e-Health.We selected representative algorithms published between 2019 and 2024,and quantified their influence using an entropy-weighted method based on journal impact factors and citation counts.CThe Harris Hawks Optimizer(HHO)demonstrated the highest early citation impact.The study also examined applications in disease prediction models,clinical decision support,and intelligent health monitoring.Notably,the Chaotic Salp Swarm Algorithm(CSSA)achieved 99.69% accuracy in detecting Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia.Future research should progress in three directions:improving theoretical reliability and performance predictability in medical contexts;designing more adaptive and deployable mechanisms for real-world systems;and integrating ethical,privacy,and technological considerations to enable precision medicine,digital twins,and intelligent medical devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 61931005.
摘要Satellite-terrestrial integrated networks(STINs)are a key enabler for ubiquitous coverage in 6G communication services.However,the satelliteterrestrial resources exhibit multi-dimensional heterogeneity and inherent conflicts,and the rapid topology variations caused by the high-speed motion of low earth orbit(LEO)satellites lead to the difficulty of maintaining a stable mapping of satellite-terrestrial resources.This dynamic nature ultimately reduces the overall resource utilization efficiency.In this paper,we propose a heterogeneous graph cooperative representation approach for satellite-terrestrial resources and a joint optimization method of transmissioncomputation resources.Firstly,we construct a heterogeneous graph that achieves mapping between multidimensional resources,dynamic topology,and conflict constraints through typed nodes and edges,where resource cooperativeness is explicitly encoded.Secondly,an STIN transmission-computation model is constructed,and an optimization problem is formulated to jointly resolve conflicts between four objectives.Finally,the proposed many-objective double deep Q-network(DDQN)algorithm achieves the cooperative strategy optimization of task transmissioncomputation scheduling globally.Simulation experiments show that the proposed algorithm improves the overall resource utilization by up to 11.7%under various access points(APs)and user sizes.Meanwhile,the performance is more stable compared with five algorithms,including deep Q-network(DQN),and a Lyapunov-based optimization method(LyaOpt).
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U22A20261 and 61402210)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC0832500)+4 种基金the Gansu Province Science and Technology Major Project-Industrial Project(No.22ZD6GA048)the Gansu Province Key Research and Development Plan-Industrial Project(No.22YF7GA004)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.lzujbky-2022-kb12,lzujbky-2021-sp43,lzujbky-2020-sp02,lzujbky-2019-kb51,and lzujbky-2018-k12)the Science and Technology Plan of Qinghai Province(No.2020-GX-164)the Supercomputing Center of Lanzhou University,and the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Major Special Innovation Consortium Project(No.21ZD3GA002)。
摘要The emergence of coordinated and consistent macro behavior among self-interested individuals competing for limited resources represents a central inquiry in comprehending market mechanisms and collective behavior.Traditional economics tackles this challenge through a mathematical and theoretical lens,assuming individuals are entirely rational and markets tend to stabilize through the price mechanism.Our paper addresses this issue from an econophysics standpoint,employing reinforcement learning to construct a multi-agent system modeled on minority games.Our study has undertaken a comparative analysis from both collective and individual perspectives,affirming the pivotal roles of reward feedback and individual memory in addressing the aforementioned challenge.Reward feedback serves as the guiding force for the evolution of collective behavior,propelling it towards an overall increase in rewards.Individuals,drawing insights from their own rewards through accumulated learning,gain information about the collective state and adjust their behavior accordingly.Furthermore,we apply information theory to present a formalized equation for the evolution of collective behavior.Our research supplements existing conclusions regarding the mechanisms of a free market and,at a micro level,unveils the dynamic evolution of individual behavior in synchronization with the collective.
基金supported by the open research fund of National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory,Southeast University(No.2024D13)National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant 2020YFB1600104+3 种基金Key Research and Development Plan of Jiangsu Province under Grant BE2020084-2National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62371232)Future Network Scientific Research Fund Project(FNSRFP-2021-ZD-4)Key Research and Development Special Project of school and local cooperation in Lvliang(No.2023XDHZ18)。
摘要Due to the dynamic nature of service requests and the uneven distribution of services in the Internet of Vehicles(IoV),Multi-access Edge Computing(MEC)networks with pre-installed servers are often susceptible to insufficient computing power at certain times or in certain areas.In addition,Vehicular Users(VUs)need to share their observations for centralized neural network training,resulting in additional communication overhead.In this paper,we present a hybrid MEC server architecture,where fixed Road Side Units(RSUs)and Mobile Edge Servers(MESs)cooperate to provide computation offloading services to VUs.We propose a distributed federated learning and Deep Reinforcement Learning(DRL)based algorithm,namely Federated Dueling Double Deep Q-Network(FD3QN),with the objective of minimizing the weighted sum of service latency and energy consumption.Horizontal federated learning is incorporated into the Dueling Double Deep Q-Network(D3QN)to allocate cross-domain resources after the offload decision process.A client-server framework with federated aggregation is used to maintain the global model.The proposed FD3 QN algorithm can jointly optimize power,sub-band,and computational resources.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms baselines in terms of system cost and exhibits better robustness in uncertain IoV environments.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFE0214000)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62173308)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province of China(LRG25F030002)Zhejiang Province Leading Geese Plan(2025C01056)Jinhua Science and Technology Project(2022-1-042)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20240009).
摘要Dear Editor,This letter addresses distributed optimization for resource allocation problems with time-varying objective functions and time-varying constraints.Inspired by the distributed average tracking(DAT)approach,a distributed control protocol is proposed for optimal resource allocation.The convergence to a time-varying optimal solution within a predefined time is proved.Two numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
基金in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant 62371012in part by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation under Grant 4252001.
摘要As an essential element of intelligent trans-port systems,Internet of vehicles(IoV)has brought an immersive user experience recently.Meanwhile,the emergence of mobile edge computing(MEC)has enhanced the computational capability of the vehicle which reduces task processing latency and power con-sumption effectively and meets the quality of service requirements of vehicle users.However,there are still some problems in the MEC-assisted IoV system such as poor connectivity and high cost.Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)equipped with MEC servers have become a promising approach for providing com-munication and computing services to mobile vehi-cles.Hence,in this article,an optimal framework for the UAV-assisted MEC system for IoV to minimize the average system cost is presented.Through joint consideration of computational offloading decisions and computational resource allocation,the optimiza-tion problem of our proposed architecture is presented to reduce system energy consumption and delay.For purpose of tackling this issue,the original non-convex issue is converted into a convex issue and the alternat-ing direction method of multipliers-based distributed optimal scheme is developed.The simulation results illustrate that the presented scheme can enhance the system performance dramatically with regard to other schemes,and the convergence of the proposed scheme is also significant.
摘要Fifth generation(5G)cellular networks intend to overcome the challenging demands posed by dynamic service quality requirements,which are not achieved by single network technology.The future cellular networks require efficient resource allocation and power control schemes that meet throughput and energy efficiency requirements when multiple technologies coexist and share network resources.In this paper,we optimize the throughput and energy efficiency(EE)performance for the coexistence of two technologies that have been identified for the future cellular networks,namely,massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)and network-assisted device-to-device(D2D)communications.In such a hybrid network,the co/cross-tier interferences between cellular and D2D communications caused by spectrum sharing is a significant challenge.To this end,we formulate the average sum rate and EE optimization problem as mixed-integer non-linear programming(MINLP).We develop distributed resource allocation algorithms based on matching theory to alleviate interferences and optimize network performance.It is shown in this paper that the proposed algorithms converge to a stable matching and terminate after finite iterations.Matlab simulation results show that the proposed algorithms achieved more than 88%of the average transmission rate and 86%of the energy efficiency performance of the optimal matching with lower complexity.
基金funding of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research,Jazan University,Saudi Arabia,through Project Number:ISP-2024.
摘要Efficient resource management within Internet of Things(IoT)environments remains a pressing challenge due to the increasing number of devices and their diverse functionalities.This study introduces a neural network-based model that uses Long-Short-Term Memory(LSTM)to optimize resource allocation under dynam-ically changing conditions.Designed to monitor the workload on individual IoT nodes,the model incorporates long-term data dependencies,enabling adaptive resource distribution in real time.The training process utilizes Min-Max normalization and grid search for hyperparameter tuning,ensuring high resource utilization and consistent performance.The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method,outperforming the state-of-the-art approaches,including Dynamic and Efficient Enhanced Load-Balancing(DEELB),Optimized Scheduling and Collaborative Active Resource-management(OSCAR),Convolutional Neural Network with Monarch Butterfly Optimization(CNN-MBO),and Autonomic Workload Prediction and Resource Allocation for Fog(AWPR-FOG).For example,in scenarios with low system utilization,the model achieved a resource utilization efficiency of 95%while maintaining a latency of just 15 ms,significantly exceeding the performance of comparative methods.
基金Project was supported by the special projects for the central government to guide the development of local science and technology(ZY20B11).
摘要In order to optimize resource integration and optimal scheduling problems in the cloud manufacturing environment,this paper proposes to use load balancing,service cost and service quality as optimization goals for resource scheduling,however,resource providers have resource utilization requirements for cloud manufacturing platforms.In the process of resource optimization scheduling,the interests of all parties have conflicts of interest,which makes it impossible to obtain better optimization results for resource scheduling.Therefore,amultithreaded auto-negotiation method based on the Stackelberg game is proposed to resolve conflicts of interest in the process of resource scheduling.The cloud manufacturing platform first calculates the expected value reduction plan for each round of global optimization,using the negotiation algorithm based on the Stackelberg game,the cloud manufacturing platformnegotiates andmediateswith the participants’agents,to maximize self-interest by constantly changing one’s own plan,iteratively find multiple sets of locally optimized negotiation plans and return to the cloud manufacturing platform.Through multiple rounds of negotiation and calculation,we finally get a target expected value reduction plan that takes into account the benefits of the resource provider and the overall benefits of the completion of the manufacturing task.Finally,through experimental simulation and comparative analysis,the validity and rationality of the model are verified.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.49871035.
摘要In order to realize sustainable development of the arid area of Northwest China, rational water resources exploitation and optimization are primary prerequisites. Based on the essential principle of sustainable development, this paper puts forward a general idea on water resources optimization and eco-environmental protection in Qaidam Basin, and identifies the competitive multiple targets of water resources optimization. By some qualitative methods such as Input-output Model & AHP Model and some quantitative methods such as System Dynamics Model & Produce Function Model, some standard plans of water resources optimization come into being. According to the Multiple Targets Decision by the Closest Value Model, the best plan of water resources optimization, eco-environmental protection and sustainable development in Qaidam Basin is finally decided.
摘要The growing popularity of Electric Vehicles(EVs)necessitates advanced systems capable of managing the increasing complexity of EV-generated data.However,the exponential expansion of data streams poses significant challenges to existing network infrastructure,potentially limiting EV performance and scalability.This survey investigates the synergistic potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence(GenAI)and Distributed Machine Learning(DML)to address key challenges and enhance EV efficiency across diverse domains.DML facilitates collaborative learning across decentralized devices,enabling optimized resource allocation,strengthened privacy,and improved EV operations without data centralization.Meanwhile,GenAI techniques,such as Generative Adversarial Networks(GANs)and Variational Autoencoders(VAEs),offer transformative capabilities,including synthetic data generation for energy forecasting,data compression for efficient transmission,and resource-efficient task offloading.This paper explores the applications of GenAI and DML in several key areas of the EV ecosystem.These include battery lifecycle management,energy optimization,fault detection,and workload balancing.Furthermore,it highlights the primary advantages and challenges of implementing these technologies,such as addressing computational demands,algorithmic complexity,and mitigating biases in generated content.By advancing the integration of GenAI and DML,this study lays a foundation for a more sustainable,intelligent,and efficient transportation future.
摘要The ease of accessing a virtually unlimited pool of resources makes Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) clouds an ideal platform for running data-intensive workflow applications comprising hundreds of computational tasks. However, executing scientific workflows in IaaS cloud environments poses significant challenges due to conflicting objectives, such as minimizing execution time (makespan) and reducing resource utilization costs. This study responds to the increasing need for efficient and adaptable optimization solutions in dynamic and complex environments, which are critical for meeting the evolving demands of modern users and applications. This study presents an innovative multi-objective approach for scheduling scientific workflows in IaaS cloud environments. The proposed algorithm, MOS-MWMC, aims to minimize total execution time (makespan) and resource utilization costs by leveraging key features of virtual machine instances, such as a high number of cores and fast local SSD storage. By integrating realistic simulations based on the WRENCH framework, the method effectively dimensions the cloud infrastructure and optimizes resource usage. Experimental results highlight the superiority of MOS-MWMC compared to benchmark algorithms HEFT and Max-Min. The Pareto fronts obtained for the CyberShake, Epigenomics, and Montage workflows demonstrate closer proximity to the optimal front, confirming the algorithm’s ability to balance conflicting objectives. This study contributes to optimizing scientific workflows in complex environments by providing solutions tailored to specific user needs while minimizing costs and execution times.
摘要One of the most effective technology for the 5G mobile communications is Device-to-device(D2D)communication which is also called terminal pass-through technology.It can directly communicate between devices under the control of a base station and does not require a base station to forward it.The advantages of applying D2D communication technology to cellular networks are:It can increase the communication system capacity,improve the system spectrum efficiency,increase the data transmission rate,and reduce the base station load.Aiming at the problem of co-channel interference between the D2D and cellular users,this paper proposes an efficient algorithm for resource allocation based on the idea of Q-learning,which creates multi-agent learners from multiple D2D users,and the system throughput is determined from the corresponding state-learning of the Q value list and the maximum Q action is obtained through dynamic power for control for D2D users.The mutual interference between the D2D users and base stations and exact channel state information is not required during the Q-learning process and symmetric data transmission mechanism is adopted.The proposed algorithm maximizes the system throughput by controlling the power of D2D users while guaranteeing the quality-of-service of the cellular users.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm effectively improves system performance as compared with existing algorithms.
摘要According to the "Special Water Supply Plan for Southern Cities and Towns in Huangshan City (2017-2030)", Fengle Reservoir and Yuetan Reservoir are the two major water supply sources for southern cities and towns (Tunxi District, Huangshan Hi-tech Zone, Xiuning County, Huizhou District and Shexian County). This topic focuses on giving full play to the basic role of the two reservoirs in ensuring regional water supply safety and ecological safety. Therefore, our idea of optimal integration of water resources is also carried out within the regional scope of the entire southern cities and towns. It is elaborated and analyzed from the perspectives of water supply status, water resources status and allocation, water supply demand and planning, water resources integration, and other issues and suggestions are put forward
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61901011,61901067)the Foundation of Beijing Municipal Commission of Education(No.KM202110005021,KM202010005017)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.L211002).
摘要Recently,Internet of Things(IoT)have been applied widely and improved the quality of the daily life.However,the lightweight IoT devices can hardly implement complicated applications since they usually have limited computing resource and just can execute some simple computation tasks.Moreover,data transmission and interaction in IoT is another crucial issue when the IoT devices are deployed at remote areas without manual operation.Mobile edge computing(MEC)and unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)provide significant solutions to these problems.In addition,in order to ensure the security and privacy of data,blockchain has been attracted great attention from both academia and industry.Therefore,an UAV-assisted IoT system integrated with MEC and blockchain is pro-posed.The optimization problem in the proposed architecture is formulated to achieve the optimal trade-off between energy consumption and computation latency through jointly considering computa-tion offloading decision,spectrum resource allocation and computing resource allocation.Consider-ing this complicated optimization problem,the non-convex mixed integer problem can be transformed into a convex problem,and a distributed algorithm based on alternating direction multiplier method(ADMM)is proposed.Simulation results demonstrate the validity of this scheme.