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Jul 2026
Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Adaptive Protocol Optimization for Heterogeneous IoT Networks in 5G-Enabled Smart Cities
APO-DRL (Adaptive Protocol Optimization using Deep Reinforcement Learning), a framework that utilizes a Dueling Double Deep Q-Network combined with a Prioritized Experience Replay mechanism for intelligent, real-time communication protocol selection and parameter optimization in heterogeneous IoT networks, is presented.
Saddam K. Alwane, Shereen S. Jumaa, M. Saleh et al.
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