Glossary
- Complex Network:
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One type of network that has some topological features not existing in simple networks but existing in real-life networks
- Diffusion:
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The spread of particular objects between connected entities in a network
- Mobile Network:
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A communication network that allows multiple entities to communicate with each other using mobile devices
Definition
Mobile Communication Networks (MCN) are a type of telecommunications networks with a collection of terminals, entities, and nodes connected to each other through links that enable telecommunication between the users of the terminals. The entities represent people using portable mobile devices, and at the same time, they are communicating with each other by messages or voice call signals. MCN is supported and offered by many technologies such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), and...
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Al-Shiridah, G., Safar, M., Mahdi, K. (2018). Mobile Communication Networks. In: Alhajj, R., Rokne, J. (eds) Encyclopedia of Social Network Analysis and Mining. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7131-2_68
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