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Eachempati P, Mishra L, Francis T, Et Al. A Comprehensive Guide To Removable Partial Dentures. Part 2: Impressions, Laboratory Procedures, Insertion, And Case Studies., Prashanti Eachempati, Devi Prasad Nooji, Guy Lambourn, Himanshi Aggarwal, Kiran Kumar Krishnappa Salian, Ewen Mccoll Jan 2024

Eachempati P, Mishra L, Francis T, Et Al. A Comprehensive Guide To Removable Partial Dentures. Part 2: Impressions, Laboratory Procedures, Insertion, And Case Studies., Prashanti Eachempati, Devi Prasad Nooji, Guy Lambourn, Himanshi Aggarwal, Kiran Kumar Krishnappa Salian, Ewen Mccoll

Peninsula Dental School

This two-part series provides a comprehensive guide to fabricating definitive metal partial dentures, addressing the challenges dental practitioners face in mastering prosthesis design. It aims to equip dental professionals with a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations and clinical methods for effective metal partial denture fabrication. Part 2 covers removable partial denture (RPD) design philosophies, tooth preparation, secondary impressions, laboratory procedures, trial and final insertions, as well as post-insertion complications and their management. Additionally, four case scenarios are included to help readers apply the knowledge gained from both parts to design a metal partial denture.


Inclusive Office Design: Addressing The Neurodiversity Spectrum In The Workplace, Kay Borgerding Jan 2024

Inclusive Office Design: Addressing The Neurodiversity Spectrum In The Workplace, Kay Borgerding

Architecture Theses

When most people think of inclusive design, they think of those with physical disabilities. As architects, we strive to create inclusive spaces that can be experienced the same no matter if someone is differently abled, but what about those that have neurological disabilities that are not seen as obviously or as often? This project expands the typical understanding of what an inclusive workplace should look like by implementing the idea that the key to success is to focus the human experience. Hospitality-oriented offices provide an opportunity to personalize the journey you take throughout the workday. Expanding the range of available …


Stories Of Separation: Reunifying The Emotional Border Of The Korean 38th Parallel, Samuel Lee Nelson Jan 2024

Stories Of Separation: Reunifying The Emotional Border Of The Korean 38th Parallel, Samuel Lee Nelson

Architecture Theses

When encountering conditions with unknown aspects, it is an impulse to occupy them with experiences and memories to alleviate the associated feelings and reach a form of understanding. This thesis explores how our understandings are influenced and establish a precedent for architectural interventions to assist in resolving the conditions of the unknown. Following World War II (WWII), the 38th parallel marked the beginning of the separation of the Koreas before it developed into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Contrasting the stagnant characteristics of this physical division, the emotional division in Korea has continuously evolved and shifted throughout the years. Designed in …


Versatile Venue: How Can The Acoustics Of A Space Be Optimized For Varied Performances?, Derek Freborg Jan 2024

Versatile Venue: How Can The Acoustics Of A Space Be Optimized For Varied Performances?, Derek Freborg

Architecture Theses

Live music and performance have been an integral part of the entertainment industry for decades. This research focuses on how the live experience can be enhanced, to benefit both the performer and audience. Utilizing historically effective design strategies, material choices, and acoustic comparisons in the design process to create a venue like no other. The hall is designed with the optimization of acoustics in mind. This is focused within un-amplified performance halls which have the capability to transform into amplified halls. Simulations of the halls determined the acoustic capability within each, and what kinds of performances can take place. This …


A Translation Of Art: How Architecture Infused With Music Educates Humankind, Kamryn Nicole Brecht Jan 2024

A Translation Of Art: How Architecture Infused With Music Educates Humankind, Kamryn Nicole Brecht

Architecture Theses

During the 18th century, humans started to perceive the world around them differently. Structures were designed with the assumption that the meaning of the building would follow afterwards, instead of building with initial purpose. The world we reside in is now full of buildings that are cheaply constructed, unaesthetic, and not serving the needs of a site or its corresponding community. To return to architecture with meaning, architecture must once again be used as a narration for human life. This thesis is a study on how the art of music can be translated into the field of architecture in a …


Meeting Inevitabilities: How Architecture Can Aid In Our Acceptance Of Death And Improvement Of Life, Caitlyn E. Kolling Jan 2024

Meeting Inevitabilities: How Architecture Can Aid In Our Acceptance Of Death And Improvement Of Life, Caitlyn E. Kolling

Architecture Theses

Meeting Inevitabilities seeks to explore design in relation to life, death, and memory. In the modern age, there is a significant lack of space for human interaction and connection surrounding the events of death, which further contributes to the divergence of death from life, life from memory, and memory from death. The designs aim to bring forth the divergence in one space, and explode the ideas and design outwards, where these three elements can be perceived together in a new way, in a reversible convergence.


Smart City Modeling: Using Gis Capabilities To Simulate Urban Areas And Events, Zachary Isaac Crawford Jan 2024

Smart City Modeling: Using Gis Capabilities To Simulate Urban Areas And Events, Zachary Isaac Crawford

Architecture Theses

This research aims to show the capabilities of smart city modeling using GIS and other accessible information to provide accuracy and precision. Through this data collection, architects and urban planners can strategically alter urban areas to promote user experience and contentment. Current well-established cities can become known as smart cities, or cities that are data driven. This collection of data, such as traffic data, can be used to improve the user experience through efficiency and correct implementation. The idea of a “walkable city” is also reinforced as an important design solution that directly impacts the user experience in this urban …


The Future Of Education: Combining Libraries And Museums, Mark Alan Iii Geiss Jan 2024

The Future Of Education: Combining Libraries And Museums, Mark Alan Iii Geiss

Architecture Theses

Archives and their specializations have existed within our societies for hundreds of years, adapting alongside their communities until the advent of the digital age where their physical presence was thrown into question. Can archives such as libraries and museums be integrated through a system that overlaps these specializations in way beyond sharing a structure? In modern times, these spaces compete with businesses in providing a neutral location to further oneself outside of the context of work or home. Exacerbated through problems in American developments lacking third places, especially free to access ones, what facilities that are accessible may be able …


Building Blocks Towards New Education, Gaius Josiah D. Arroyo Jan 2024

Building Blocks Towards New Education, Gaius Josiah D. Arroyo

Architecture Theses

The purpose of this research is to look at the effects digital technologies have had on education and explore ways educational facilities can react to these new technologies in the form of how we look at learning spaces. The goal with this thesis is not for it to be a guide but rather as a point of inspiration for educational facilities and designers. With the advancing development of digital technology, educational facilities are tasked with adapting to a society that has digital technology deeply ingrained in it. Educators and designers have a great opportunity to reevaluate our learning spaces and …


Illuminating Connections: A Theatrical Intervention In Urban Loneliness, Carter J. Huber Jan 2024

Illuminating Connections: A Theatrical Intervention In Urban Loneliness, Carter J. Huber

Architecture Theses

Amidst the hustle of urban life, an epidemic of loneliness grips our modern cities, casting shadows upon the once vibrant display of community. Before the 19th century, public spaces thrived as stages where every encounter was a theatrical exchange, a space to recognize oneself through the presence of others. However, the cityscape shifted with time, veiling the human connection behind privatization and specialization. This project intertwines theater and urban intervention to capture the fleeting moments of human connection. Each scene serves as a bridge between solitude and community, inviting audiences to rediscover the beauty of shared experiences. Through storytelling, we …


Living Library: How Stories Told Through Architecture Can Strengthen Communities And The People Within Them, Mariah Kate Zeien Jan 2024

Living Library: How Stories Told Through Architecture Can Strengthen Communities And The People Within Them, Mariah Kate Zeien

Architecture Theses

Story has been passed down through generations, carrying with it the history and teachings of diverse groups of people. Storytelling has evolved to fit into an ever-changing society, trying to adapt and stay prevalent in it. With the ever-widening distance between strangers today, many stories and storytelling opportunities are being lost. Architecture is no longer being used as a tool to tell stories and provide places for stories to be told. The connections and spaces that once brought people from all walks of life together do not exist as they once did. The living library is an intervention, providing a …


Designing For Shared Spaces: An Approach To Enhancing Animal Welfare And Foster Human-Animal Connections Through Compassionate Design, Isabella Nyseth Jan 2024

Designing For Shared Spaces: An Approach To Enhancing Animal Welfare And Foster Human-Animal Connections Through Compassionate Design, Isabella Nyseth

Architecture Theses

The provided research conveys the problems being faced in animal shelters that were influenced by COVID-19 and how it impacted the overcrowding rates driven by the rise in pet relinquishment numbers and lack of social response by humans. Due to the lack of proper awareness and standards for shelters, animal welfare is not being observed, causing placement in inhumane environments, triggering severe stress, and causing mental/physical deterioration. Animal welfare is suffering because of the lack of human response for animal life. These situations that are impacting animal well-being have greatly increased because people are less willing to connect to animals …


Chrysopoeia: A Transcendental Metamorphosis Of Consciousness, Parker Alden Wold Jan 2024

Chrysopoeia: A Transcendental Metamorphosis Of Consciousness, Parker Alden Wold

Architecture Theses

As of 2024 the world is in a mental health crisis. Now more than ever mental health is an incredibly important topic, especially after the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the situation as dire as it is, places like Oregon have started to turn to using psychedelics in treating mental illnesses due to their proven effectiveness in healing the mind. As of January of 2023, Oregon passed legislation that allows for the use of a psychedelic compound known as psilocybin at licensed service centers. With psilocybin still being classified as a schedule one drug under federal law, its use …


Cosmic Curiosities And Earthy Wonders: A Sensuous Reimagining Of The Denver Museum Of Nature And Science, Brady Kowalzek Jan 2024

Cosmic Curiosities And Earthy Wonders: A Sensuous Reimagining Of The Denver Museum Of Nature And Science, Brady Kowalzek

Architecture Theses

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science envisions a transformation that acknowledges our connection to nature, aiming to deepen our understanding of this relationship. This transformation stems from the belief that humans are part of nature, not its conquerors. The museum has achieved LEED Platinum certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. However, critics argue it serves more as a testament to human achievements than as a sanctuary for nature, missing the chance to integrate with its surrounding environment. To address this, the proposed transformation emphasizes architectural design in harmony with nature, moving away from mere mechanical …


Applications In Harnessing The Power Of Behavioral Nudge Theory, Ayesha Tasnim Jan 2024

Applications In Harnessing The Power Of Behavioral Nudge Theory, Ayesha Tasnim

Agribusiness and Applied Economics

This research encompasses two experimental studies aimed at exploring the potential of behavioral nudges to instigate positive change. The first experiment evaluates the use of visual cues, such as posters and footprints, to nudge individuals towards choosing stairs over elevators, promoting physical activity. The second delves into the psychological impact of personalized praise on college students' motivation, efficacy, and confidence, correlating these factors with academic performance. By integrating quantitative and qualitative research methods, the studies intend to assess the effectiveness of these behavioral nudges in directing behavior toward desirable outcomes. Contributing to the expanding discourse on behavioral economics and nudge …


Heat-Treated Soybean Meal In Beef Cattle Diets, Grady Gullickson Jan 2024

Heat-Treated Soybean Meal In Beef Cattle Diets, Grady Gullickson

Animal Sciences

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate replacing dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) with heat-treated soybean (TSBM) at increasing rates in forage-based diets on steer growth performance, nutrient flow, and digestibility. Experiment 1: 70 angus-based steers were utilized in a generalized randomized block design for an 85-d growing study at the NDSU Beef Cattle Research Complex. Experiment 2: five fistulated Jersey steers fitted with ruminal, duodenal, and ileal cannulas were utilized in a 4 × 5 row column design for 56 d to measure nutrient flow and digestibility. Diets were formulated to replace DDGS, included in the diet at 16% …


Absorbent Minds: Challenging Utopia Through Atmospheric Architecture, Kaitlyn Marie Bridgeman Jan 2024

Absorbent Minds: Challenging Utopia Through Atmospheric Architecture, Kaitlyn Marie Bridgeman

Architecture Theses

Since the time of John Amos Comenius the way in which we teach has remained constant. A simplified metaphor for learning amplifies the argument that the view of early education is in a utopian state. When in reality the curriculum is a mold to fit learners into, that prepares them to become a cog in the wheel we call the workforce. The goal is to combat this problem using principles from both the Maria Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches to learning to create an atmosphere that inspires learners and allows for the flourishing of creativity and self-discovery. This thesis aims …


Habitat Ukraine: A Modular, Mass Timber Housing Approach To Help Rebuild Ukraine, Andrew Tovsen Jan 2024

Habitat Ukraine: A Modular, Mass Timber Housing Approach To Help Rebuild Ukraine, Andrew Tovsen

Architecture Theses

Fear. Destruction. Suffering. These are the words that come to mind upon the mention of the current conflict that the nation and people of Ukraine are submerged in. Millions of them have been forced to leave behind their livelihoods for safety, greatly damaging their financial and general well-being. Though the fighting still rages on, one day it will come to an end. This begs the question: how will these individuals and families be able to return to their native places from which they have been suddenly torn? Habitat Ukraine explores and proposes a permanent, semi-modular housing design approach focused on …


The Impact Of The Third Place, Cameron Brian Persons Jan 2024

The Impact Of The Third Place, Cameron Brian Persons

Architecture Theses

The research conducted will look at the importance third places have for a community’s well-being and happiness, and why they need to be valued within society. It will consider the positive impacts third spaces have on humans, as well as the negative consequences involved in neglecting places of connection and congregation within a community. There has been a dramatic increase in ways to connect with people due to the increased popularity of technology. Yet, there has been an equal increase in the feeling of loneliness and social isolation by Americans. Physical and tangible third places are the answer to the …


Healing Through Architecture: A Human-Centered Design Focused On Biophilia And The Connection To Nature, Ellyssa Derrig Jan 2024

Healing Through Architecture: A Human-Centered Design Focused On Biophilia And The Connection To Nature, Ellyssa Derrig

Architecture Theses

At different points in our lives, we may find ourselves in a healthcare setting—supporting a loved one, undergoing treatment, or working within the healthcare profession. A thoughtfully designed space positively influences mental, emotional, and physical health, creating a conducive atmosphere for recovery. This positive impact extends to healthcare professionals, reducing burnout while enhancing staff satisfaction and productivity. By embracing a holistic approach, healing environments acknowledge the interconnectedness of physical and psychological well-being. The significance of establishing healing environments lies in their potential to positively shape the health and experiences of individuals, healthcare professionals, and communities alike. Aligned with these principles, …


Expedition Interim: Projects On A Journey Towards Equity, Cody Jorrell Jr. Loud Jan 2024

Expedition Interim: Projects On A Journey Towards Equity, Cody Jorrell Jr. Loud

Architecture Theses

As systemic local inequities continue to malform cities without official accountability, the options for architectural intervention seem limited. Not many artistic avenues exist to combat issues of unilaterally failing infrastructure; and to address an issue so thickly sown across modern cities may require intervention at an infrastructural scale. Additionally, what’s catalyzing displacement in one neighborhood may be different in another. This thesis explores how we could respond to the nuances of cities like Seattle, Chicago, or New York City. And how can a project have both a practical usage and convey a symbolic stance against inequity by simply being? This …


A Landscape For Play: An Exploration Of Sensory Architecture Solutions For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Judith Irva Frelich Jan 2024

A Landscape For Play: An Exploration Of Sensory Architecture Solutions For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Judith Irva Frelich

Architecture Theses

In the kaleidoscope of human experiences, the sensory realm unfolds as a tapestry that uniquely colors our perceptions of the world. For children navigating the intricate landscape of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this tapestry takes on profound significance as their sensory sensitivities can both illuminate and obscure the path to understanding and learning. The concept of sensory architecture combined with the ‘neuro-typical’ approach presents an innovative and promising solution to developing inclusive spaces for children with ASD. Influenced by ‘the play of light’ and ‘the play of the waves,’ this thesis aims to create an understanding of dynamic interaction, freedom …


The North–South Divide? Macroalgal Functional Trait Diversity And Redundancy Varies With Intertidal Aspect, Axelle Amstutz, Louise B. Firth, Andy Foggo, John I. Spicer, Mick E. Hanley Jan 2024

The North–South Divide? Macroalgal Functional Trait Diversity And Redundancy Varies With Intertidal Aspect, Axelle Amstutz, Louise B. Firth, Andy Foggo, John I. Spicer, Mick E. Hanley

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Background and Aims Marine macroalgae (‘seaweeds’) are critical to coastal ecosystem structure and function, but also vulnerable to the many environmental changes associated with anthropogenic climate change (ACC). The local habitat conditions underpinning observed and predicted ACC-driven changes in intertidal macroalgal communities are complex and probably site-specific and operate in addition to more commonly reported regional factors such as sea surface temperatures. Methods We examined how the composition and functional trait expression of macroalgal communities in SW England varied with aspect (i.e. north–south orientation) at four sites with opposing Equator- (EF) and Pole-facing (PF) surfaces. Previous work at these sites …


Development Of Realistic Hazard Scenarios In A Malaysian Driving Simulator For Education, Cheng Yun Quan, Sarina Mansor, Chin Ji Jian, Hezerul Abdul Karim, Ban Kar Weng Jan 2024

Development Of Realistic Hazard Scenarios In A Malaysian Driving Simulator For Education, Cheng Yun Quan, Sarina Mansor, Chin Ji Jian, Hezerul Abdul Karim, Ban Kar Weng

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In this paper, we present the development of a driving education prototype simulator, aiming to address dangerous traffic situations frequently encountered in daily life, particularly in urban areas like Klang Valley, Malaysia. Our initial driving simulator version focused on track-based training tailored to Malaysian driving exams, but we recognized its limitations in preparing learner drivers for real-world challenges due to the lack of risk. To add the value of study to our project, we designed three scenarios based on common dangerous situations observed in dashboard camera (dashcam) footage from Malaysian drivers. Due to the lack of reliable openly discussed methods …


Psychosocial Factors Associated With Physical Activity In People With Dementia: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study, Nicolas Farina, Uzma Niazi, Riona Mc Ardle, Johanna Eronen, Ruth Lowry, Sube Banerjee Jan 2024

Psychosocial Factors Associated With Physical Activity In People With Dementia: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study, Nicolas Farina, Uzma Niazi, Riona Mc Ardle, Johanna Eronen, Ruth Lowry, Sube Banerjee

Peninsula Medical School

Objectives: To understand how psychosocial factors associated with physical activity differ based on disease severity in people with dementia, and how these factors are associated with physical activity participation. Methods: Eighty-seven people with dementia, alongside their family carer were asked to complete a series of questions related to physical activity participation, including barriers, motivators, and facilitators. Regression models were developed to understand how psychosocial factors were associated with physical activity participation in the cohort. Results: In the final models, only the absence of intrapersonal barriers was associated with overall physical activity and regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Feelings of relatedness were …


The Mini-Cog: A Community Screening Tool For Dementia In Indonesia, Yuda Turana, Nicolas Farina, Imelda Theresia, Tara Puspitarini Sani, Ika Suswanti, Fasihah Irfani Fitri, Emiliano Albanese, Adelina Comas-Herrera, Martin Knapp, Sube Banerjee Jan 2024

The Mini-Cog: A Community Screening Tool For Dementia In Indonesia, Yuda Turana, Nicolas Farina, Imelda Theresia, Tara Puspitarini Sani, Ika Suswanti, Fasihah Irfani Fitri, Emiliano Albanese, Adelina Comas-Herrera, Martin Knapp, Sube Banerjee

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Early detection of dementia enables more effective planning and can enable access to treatment and support. The Mini-Cog is a widely used screening instrument in Indonesia; however, this instrument has never undergone a translation and cultural adaptation process. Currently, there is no data on how accurate the tool is against diagnostic criteria, particularly in low-education. Methods: Embedded within the community-based dementia prevalence study was the Strengthening Responses to Dementia in Developing Countries (STRiDE) project; older adults (aged ≥ 65 years) were randomly recruited from sites in Jakarta and North Sumatra, Indonesia. All participants were asked to complete the Mini-Cog …


Nature-Based Approaches: A Mixed Methods Study Of Facilitators And Barriers To Implementation In Camhs, Siobhan B. Mitchell, Beth Chapman, Rachel Hayes, Hélène Bonnici, Hazel Banks, Silvana Mareva, Rebecca Hardwick Jan 2024

Nature-Based Approaches: A Mixed Methods Study Of Facilitators And Barriers To Implementation In Camhs, Siobhan B. Mitchell, Beth Chapman, Rachel Hayes, Hélène Bonnici, Hazel Banks, Silvana Mareva, Rebecca Hardwick

Peninsula Medical School

Background: There is growing evidence that spending time with or in nature can be beneficial for health and wellbeing. Emerging evidence suggests potential benefits for staff and service users in healthcare settings, yet little is known about how to put Nature-based approaches (NBAs) into practice within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) setting. The CAMHS Goes Wild project in Southwest England aimed to explore the implementation of NBAs within CAMHS, examining staff attitudes and understanding to identify potential benefits and challenges through a mixed methods study. Methods: The study involved three phases of data collection: an online survey …


Training Needs For Staff Providing Remote Services In General Practice: A Mixed-Methods Study, Trisha Greenhalgh, Rebecca Payne, Nina Hemmings, Helen Leach, Isabel Hanson, Anwar Khan, Lisa Miller, Emma Ladds, Aileen Clarke, Sara E. Shaw, Francesca Dakin, Sietse Wieringa, Sarah Rybczynska-Bunt, Stuart D. Faulkner, Richard Byng, Asli Kalin, Lucy Moore, Joseph Wherton, Laiba Husain, Rebecca Rosen Jan 2024

Training Needs For Staff Providing Remote Services In General Practice: A Mixed-Methods Study, Trisha Greenhalgh, Rebecca Payne, Nina Hemmings, Helen Leach, Isabel Hanson, Anwar Khan, Lisa Miller, Emma Ladds, Aileen Clarke, Sara E. Shaw, Francesca Dakin, Sietse Wieringa, Sarah Rybczynska-Bunt, Stuart D. Faulkner, Richard Byng, Asli Kalin, Lucy Moore, Joseph Wherton, Laiba Husain, Rebecca Rosen

Peninsula Medical School

Background Contemporary general practice includes many kinds of remote encounter. The rise in telephone, video and online modalities for triage and clinical care requires clinicians and support staff to be trained, both individually and as teams, but evidence-based competencies have not previously been produced for general practice. Aim To identify training needs, core competencies, and learning methods for staff providing remote encounters. Design and setting Mixed-methods study in UK general practice. Method Data were collated from longitudinal ethnographic case studies of 12 general practices; a multi-stakeholder workshop; interviews with policymakers, training providers, and trainees; published research; and grey literature (such …


Association Between Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Use And Change In Alcohol Consumption: A Systematic Review, Mohsan Subhani, Ashwin Dhanda, James A. King, Fiona C. Warren, Siobhan Creanor, Melanie J. Davies, Sally Eldeghaidy, Stephen Bawden, Penny A. Gowland, Ramon Bataller, Justin Greenwood, Stephen Kaar, Neeraj Bhala, Guruprasad P. Aithal Jan 2024

Association Between Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Use And Change In Alcohol Consumption: A Systematic Review, Mohsan Subhani, Ashwin Dhanda, James A. King, Fiona C. Warren, Siobhan Creanor, Melanie J. Davies, Sally Eldeghaidy, Stephen Bawden, Penny A. Gowland, Ramon Bataller, Justin Greenwood, Stephen Kaar, Neeraj Bhala, Guruprasad P. Aithal

Peninsula Medical School

Background: Despite the availability of various pharmacological and behavioural interventions, alcohol-related mortality is rising. This systematic review aimed to critically evaluate the existing literature on the association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists use (GLP-1 RAs) and alcohol consumption. Methods: Electronic searches were conducted on Ovid Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, clintrials.gov, and ProQuest until the end of March 2024. An updated search was done on 7th of August 2024. The primary outcome was to explore the association between GLP-1 RAs use and change in alcohol consumption. Secondary outcomes included evaluating the impact of GLP-1 RAs on occurrences of alcohol-related events, healthcare utilisation, …


Federated Learning For Efficient Spectrum Allocation In Open Ran, Muhammad Asad, Safa Otoum Jan 2024

Federated Learning For Efficient Spectrum Allocation In Open Ran, Muhammad Asad, Safa Otoum

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In the evolving landscape of Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN), the dynamic and unpredictable nature of network conditions presents significant challenges for traditional spectrum allocation strategies. This paper introduces an innovative framework that leverages Federated Learning (FL) to refine and enhance spectrum allocation within Open RAN. Utilizing the decentralized architecture of FL, our model introduces a system that is not only more adaptive to real-time changes but also offers enhanced robustness for spectrum management. We delve into the advantages of this approach, such as significant improvements in data traffic management, latency reduction, and overall network capacity enhancement. Additionally, we …