IEICE Transactions on Communications, Volume 103

Volume 103-B, Number 1, January 2020

Special Section on Internet Architecture, Applications and Operation Technologies for a Cyber-Physical System

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  Tohru Kondo:
  Foreword. 1
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  Kensworth Subratie, Saumitra Aditya, Vahid Daneshmand, Kohei Ichikawa, Renato Figueiredo:
  On the Design and Implementation of IP-over-P2P Overlay Virtual Private Networks. 2-10
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  Yuta Ukon, Koji Yamazaki, Koyo Nitta:
  Real-Time Image Processing Based on Service Function Chaining Using CPU-FPGA Architecture. 11-19
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  Takehiro Nagato, Takumi Tsutano, Tomio Kamada, Yumi Takaki, Chikara Ohta:
  Distributed Key-Value Storage for Edge Computing and Its Explicit Data Distribution Method. 20-31
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  Chun-Jung Wu, Shin-Ying Huang, Katsunari Yoshioka, Tsutomu Matsumoto:
  IoT Malware Analysis and New Pattern Discovery Through Sequence Analysis Using Meta-Feature Information. 32-42

Regular Section

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  Yuhuan Wang, Hang Yin, Zhanxin Yang, Yansong Lv, Lu Si, Xinle Yu:
  An Adaptive Fusion Successive Cancellation List Decoder for Polar Codes with Cyclic Redundancy Check. 43-51
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  Jian Wu, Xiaomei Tang, Zengjun Liu, Baiyu Li, Feixue Wang:
  Unbiased Interference Suppression Method Based on Spectrum Compensation. 52-59
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  Kenji Kita, Hiroshi Gotoh, Hiroyasu Ishikawa, Hideyuki Shinonaga:
  Proposal of Instantaneous Power-Line Frequency Synchronized Superimposed Chart for Communications Quality Evaluation of broadband PLC System. 60-70
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  Tung Thanh Vu, Duy Trong Ngo, Minh N. Dao, Quang Thang Duong, Minoru Okada, Hung Nguyen-Le, Richard H. Middleton:
  Energy-Efficient Full-Duplex Enabled Cloud Radio Access Networks. 71-78
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  Qian Cheng, Jiang Zhu, Tao Xie, Junshan Luo, Zuohong Xu:
  Low-Complexity Time-Invariant Angle-Range Dependent DM Based on Time-Modulated FDA Using Vector Synthesis Method. 79-90
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  Hang Liu, Xu Zhu, Takeo Fujii:
  Convolutional Neural Networks for Pilot-Induced Cyclostationarity Based OFDM Signals Spectrum Sensing in Full-Duplex Cognitive Radio. 91-102

Volume 103-B, Number 2, February 2020

Regular Section

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  Po-Heng Chou:
  Unlicensed Band Allocation for Heterogeneous Networks. 103-117
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  Yusaku Ito, Yojiro Mori, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Ken-ichi Sato:
  Architecture and Design of Coarse/Fine Hybrid Granular Routing Optical Networks. 118-129
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  Ryotaro Ohashi, Takashi Tomura, Jiro Hirokawa:
  Transmission Enhancement in Rectangular-Coordinate Orthogonal Multiplexing by Excitation Optimization of Slot Arrays for a Given Distance in the Non-Far Region Communication. 130-138
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  Jain-Shing Liu, Chun-Hung Richard Lin:
  Joint Energy-Efficiency and Throughput Optimization with Admission Control and Resource Allocation in Cognitive Radio Networks. 139-147

Volume 103-B, Number 3, March 2020

Regular Section

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  Wenli Zhu, Min Zhang, Chenxi Wu, Lingqing Zeng:
  Broadband Direction of Arrival Estimation Based on Convolutional Neural Network. 148-154
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  Ziwang Wang, Yi Zhuang:
  Malicious Code Detection for Trusted Execution Environment Based on Paillier Homomorphic Encryption. 155-166
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  Yasin Oge, Yuta Kobayashi, Takahiro Yamaura, Tomonori Maegawa:
  Software-Based Time-Aware Shaper for Time-Sensitive Networks. 167-180
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  Kazuhiko Kinoshita, Shu Nishikori, Yosuke Tanigawa, Hideki Tode, Takashi Watanabe:
  A ZigBee/Wi-Fi Cooperative Channel Control Method and Its Prototyping. 181-189
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  Hiromu Asahina, Kentaroh Toyoda, P. Takis Mathiopoulos, Iwao Sasase, Hisao Yamamoto:
  RPL-Based Tree Construction Scheme for Target-Specific Code Dissemination in Wireless Sensors Networks. 190-199
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  Keisuke Nakashima, Takahiro Matsuda, Masaaki Nagahara, Tetsuya Takine:
  Multihop TDMA-Based Wireless Networked Control Systems Robust against Bursty Packet Losses: A Two-Path Approach. 200-210
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  Takaaki Sawa, Fujun He, Takehiro Sato, Bijoy Chand Chatterjee, Eiji Oki:
  Defragmentation with Reroutable Backup Paths in Toggled 1+1 Protection Elastic Optical Networks. 211-223
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  Francisco García de Quirós, Gianmarco Radice, José A. Carrasco:
  Theoretical Estimation of Lunar Soil Reflection Coefficients in Radiofrequency Communication Bands. 224-228
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  Yoshio Karasawa:
  BER due to Intersymbol Interference in Maximal-Ratio Combining Reception Analyzed Based on Equivalent Transmission-Path Model. 229-239
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  Gengxin Ning, Shenjie Jiang, Xuejin Zhao, Cui Yang:
  A 2D-DOA Estimation Algorithm for Double L-Shaped Array in Unknown Sound Velocity Environment. 240-246
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  Young-Hyun Kim, Dae-Kil Park, Kyung-Heon Koo:
  Design of Multiple-Receiving WPT System Using Ferrite-Embedded LTCC. 247-252
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  Nobuhiko Miki, Yusaku Kanehira:
  Joint Optimization for User Association and Inter-Cell Interference Coordination Based on Proportional Fair Criteria in Small Cell Deployments. 253-261
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  Ahmed M. Benaya, Osamu Muta, Maha Elsabrouty:
  Performance Analysis of Weighted Rank Constrained Rank Minimization Interference Alignment for Three-Tier Downlink Heterogeneous Networks. 262-271
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  Yan Zhang, Lei Chen, Xiaomei Tang, Gang Ou:
  Receiver Differential Code Bias Estimation under Disturbed Ionosphere Status Using Linear Planar Model Based Minimum Standard Deviation Searching Method with Bias Detection. 272-282
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  Jonghyeok Lee, Sunghyun Hwang, Sungjin You, Woo-Jin Byun, Jaehyun Park:
  Joint Angle, Velocity, and Range Estimation Using 2D MUSIC and Successive Interference Cancellation in FMCW MIMO Radar System. 283-290

Volume 103-B, Number 4, April 2020

Special Section on Network Resource Control and Management Technologies for Sustainable Social Information Infrastructure

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  Yoshikatsu Okazaki:
  Foreword. 291
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  Tarek N. Saadawi, Akira Kawaguchi, Myung Jong Lee, Abbe Mowshowitz:
  Secure Resilient Edge Cloud Designed Network. 292-301
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  Shigeaki Harada, Keisuke Ishibashi, Ryoichi Kawahara:
  Modeling Upper Layer Reaction to QoS Degradation as a Congestion Avoidance Mechanism. 302-311
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  Qingbo Wang, Gaoqi Dou, Ran Deng, Jun Gao:
  Linear Constellation Precoded OFDM with Index Modulation Based Orthogonal Cooperative System. 312-320
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  Naoyuki Karasawa, Kazuyuki Miyakita, Yuto Inagawa, Kodai Kobayashi, Hiroshi Tamura, Keisuke Nakano:
  Information Floating for Sensor Networking to Provide Available Routes in Disaster Situations. 321-334
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  Daisuke Amaya, Shunsuke Homma, Takuji Tachibana:
  Service Chain Construction Algorithm for Maximizing Total Data Throughput in Resource-Constrained NFV Environments. 335-346
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  Toru Mano, Takeru Inoue, Kimihiro Mizutani, Osamu Akashi:
  Reducing Dense Virtual Networks for Fast Embedding. 347-362
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  Kouji Hirata, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Shohei Kamamura, Toshiyuki Oka, Yoshihiko Uematsu, Hideki Maeda, Miki Yamamoto:
  System Design for Traveling Maintenance in Wide-Area Telecommunication Networks. 363-374
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  Naoki Fukushi, Daiki Chiba, Mitsuaki Akiyama, Masato Uchida:
  Exploration into Gray Area: Toward Efficient Labeling for Detecting Malicious Domain Names. 375-388
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  Takayuki Sasaki, Carlos Hernandez Gañán, Katsunari Yoshioka, Michel van Eeten, Tsutomu Matsumoto:
  Pay the Piper: DDoS Mitigation Technique to Deter Financially-Motivated Attackers. 389-404

Regular Section

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  Junesang Lee, Hosang Lee, Jungrae Ha, Minho Kim, Sangwon Yun, Yeongsik Kim, Wansoo Nah:
  Modeling of Transfer Impedance in Automotive BCI Test System with Closed-Loop Method. 405-414
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  Takashi Matsui, Kyozo Tsujikawa, Takehisa Okuda, Nobutomo Hanzawa, Yuto Sagae, Kazuhide Nakajima, Yasuyuki Fujiya, Kazuyuki Shiraki:
  Effective Area Enlarged Photonic Crystal Fiber with Quasi-Uniform Air-Hole Structure for High Power Transmission. 415-421
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  Ping Du, Akihiro Nakao, Satoshi Miki, Makoto Inoue:
  Design and Implementation of 10Gbps Software PPPoE Router for IoT Smart Home Network. 422-430
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  Kazuhiko Kinoshita, Masahiko Aihara, Nariyoshi Yamai, Takashi Watanabe:
  Joint Bandwidth Assignment and Routing for Power Saving on Large File Transfer with Time Constraints. 431-439
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  Atsushi Taniguchi, Takeru Inoue, Kohei Mizuno, Takashi Kurimoto, Atsuko Takefusa, Shigeo Urushidani:
  Efficient Reliability Evaluation of Multi-Domain Networks with Secure Intra-Domain Privacy. 440-451
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  Takuya Sakamoto, Koji Nishimura:
  Analytical Expression of Capon Spectrum for Two Uncorrelated Signals Using the Inner Product of Mode Vectors. 452-457
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  He Huang, Chaowei Yuan:
  Ergodic Capacity of Composite Fading Channels in Cognitive Radios with Series Formula for Product of κ-µ and α-µ Fading Distributions. 458-466
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  Yuji Mizutani, Hiroto Kuriki, Yosuke Kodama, Keiichi Mizutani, Takeshi Matsumura, Hiroshi Harada:
  Enhanced Universal Filtered-DFTs-OFDM for Long-Delay Multipath Environment. 467-475
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  Tomoaki Takeuchi, Masahiro Okano, Kenichi Tsuchida:
  A Long Delay Multipath Equalization Using High Frequency Resolution Spatial Filters for SDM MIMO-OFDM Systems. 476-484
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  Sungyoon Cho, Jeongwook Seo:
  Adaptive Transmission Mode Switching in Interference Alignment Based Clustered Wireless Network. 485-494

Volume 103-B, Number 5, May 2020

Regular Section

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  Masahiro Takigawa, Shinsuke Ibi, Seiichi Sampei:
  Successive Interference Cancellation of ICA-Aided SDMA for GFSK Signaling in BLE Systems. 495-503
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  Boqi Gao, Takuya Maekawa, Daichi Amagata, Takahiro Hara:
  Detecting Reinforcement Learning-Based Grey Hole Attack in Mobile Wireless Sensor Networks. 504-516
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  Toshiyuki Watanabe, Tetsuya Oshikata, Kimihiro Nishijima, Fujio Kurokawa:
  Loss Analysis from Capacitance between Windings in Multilayer Transformer and Loss Improvement by Winding Layer Layout Considering Working Voltage. 517-523
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  Than Than Nu, Takuya Fujihashi, Takashi Watanabe:
  Soft Video Uploading for Low-Power Crowdsourced Multi-view Video Streaming. 524-536
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  Aijing Li, Guodong Wu, Chao Dong, Lei Zhang:
  CU-MAC: A MAC Protocol for Centralized UAV Networks with Directional Antennas. 537-544
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  Li Tan, Xiaojiang Tang, Anbar Hussain, Haoyu Wang:
  A Weighted Voronoi Diagram-Based Self-Deployment Algorithm for Heterogeneous Directional Mobile Sensor Networks in Three-Dimensional Space. 545-558
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  Aijing Li, Chao Dong, Zhimin Li, Qihui Wu, Guodong Wu:
  A Two-Stage Feedback Protocol Based on Multipath Profile for MU-MIMO Networks. 559-569
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  Kiyoaki Itoi, Masanao Sasaki, Hiroaki Nakabayashi:
  Massive MIMO Antenna Arrangement Considering Spatial Efficiency and Correlation between Antennas in Mobile Communications. 570-581
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  Chao Meng, Gang Wang, Bingjian Yan, Yongmei Li:
  Energy Efficiency Optimization for Secure SWIPT System. 582-590
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  Yanxi Yang, Jinguang Jiang, Meilin He:
  Carrier-Phase Multipath Mitigation Based on Adaptive Wavelet Packet Transform and TB Strategy. 591-599
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  Satoshi Denno, Tsubasa Inoue, Yuta Kawaguchi, Takuya Fujiwara, Yafei Hou:
  Low Complexity Soft Input Decoding in an Iterative Linear Receiver for Overloaded MIMO. 600-608
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  Ning Tai, Huan Lin, Chao Wei, Yongwei Lu, Chao Wang, Kaibo Cui:
  A Wideband Real-Time Deception Jamming Method for Countering ISAR Based on Parallel Convolution. 609-617
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  Lin Jiang, Xin Wu, Yun Zhu, Yu Wang:
  3D-HEVC Virtual View Synthesis Based on a Reconfigurable Architecture. 618-626

Volume 103-B, Number 6, June 2020

Special Section on Information and Communication Technology for IoT/CPS in Medicine and Healthcare

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  Eisuke Hanada:
  Foreword. 627
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  Jianqing Wang:
  Wide Band Human Body Communication Technology for Wearable and Implantable Robot Control. 628-636
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  Kai Ishida, Ifong Wu, Kaoru Gotoh, Yasushi Matsumoto:
  Evaluation of Electromagnetic Noise Emitted from Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Lamps and Compatibility with Wireless Medical Telemetry Service. 637-644
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  Kento Watanabe, Shintaro Izumi, Yuji Yano, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Masahiko Yoshimoto:
  Heartbeat Interval Error Compensation Method for Low Sampling Rates Photoplethysmography Sensors. 645-652
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  Takuma Hamagami, Shinsuke Hara, Hiroyuki Yomo, Ryusuke Miyamoto, Yasutaka Kawamoto, Takunori Shimazaki, Hiroyuki Okuhata:
  Performance Prediction of Wireless Vital Data Collection System for Exercisers by a Network Simulator. 653-661
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  Masahiro Mitta, Minseok Kim, Yuki Ichikawa:
  Implementation of Real-Time Body Motion Classification Using ZigBee Based Wearable BAN System. 662-668

Regular Section

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  Kazuhiko Fukawa:
  IEICE Transactions on Communications: Editor's Message. 669
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  Keisuke Kayano, Yojiro Mori, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Ken-ichi Sato, Shoichiro Oda, Setsuo Yoshida, Takeshi Hoshida:
  Transmission-Quality-Aware Online Network Design and Provisioning Enabled by Optical Performance Monitoring. 670-678
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  Mungun-Erdene Ganbold, Takuma Yasuda, Yojiro Mori, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Fumikazu Inuzuka, Akira Hirano, Ken-ichi Sato:
  Assessment of Optical Node Architectures for Building Next Generation Large Bandwidth Networks. 679-689
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  Yeqi Liu, Qi Zhang, Xiangjun Xin, Qinghua Tian, Ying Tao, Naijin Liu, Kai Lv:
  Bee Colony Algorithm Optimization Based on Link Cost for Routing and Wavelength Assignment in Satellite Optical Networks. 690-702
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  Jumpei Yamamoto, Toshihiko Nishimura, Takeo Ohgane, Yasutaka Ogawa, Daiki Takeda, Yoshihisa Kishiyama:
  Performance Evaluation of Beam Shapes in a Two-Step-Precoded Massive MIMO System. 703-711

Volume 103-B, Number 7, July 2020

Regular Section

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  Anish Hirwe, Kotaro Kataoka:
  FDN: Function Delivery Network - Optimizing Service Chain Deployment in NFV. 712-725
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  Soudalin Khouangvichit, Nattapong Kitsuwan, Eiji Oki:
  Optimization Approach to Minimize Backup Capacity Considering Routing in Primary and Backup Networks for Random Multiple Link Failures. 726-735
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  Akio Kawabata, Bijoy Chand Chatterjee, Eiji Oki:
  Participating-Domain Segmentation Based Server Selection Scheme for Real-Time Interactive Communication. 736-747
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  Keisuke Nakashima, Takahiro Matsuda, Masaaki Nagahara, Tetsuya Takine:
  Control Vector Selection for Extended Packetized Predictive Control in Wireless Networked Control Systems. 748-758
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  Guiping Jin, Guangde Zeng, Long Li, Wei Wang, Yuehui Cui:
  A Triple-Band CP Rectenna for Ambient RF Energy Harvesting. 759-766
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  Minseok Kim, Tatsuki Iwata, Shigenobu Sasaki, Jun-ichi Takada:
  Millimeter-Wave Radio Channel Characterization Using Multi-Dimensional Sub-Grid CLEAN Algorithm. 767-779
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  Takashi Yanagi, Yasuhiro Nishioka, Toru Fukasawa, Naofumi Yoneda, Hiroaki Miyashita:
  S-Parameter Analysis for Balanced and Unbalanced Modes Corresponding Dissipated Power of a Small Antenna. 780-786
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  Satoshi Denno, Akihiro Kitamoto, Ryosuke Sawada:
  A Flexible Overloaded MIMO Receiver with Adaptive Selection of Extended Rotation Matrices. 787-795
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  Junyao Ran, Youhua Fu, Hairong Wang, Chen Liu:
  Clustering for Interference Alignment with Cache-Enabled Base Stations under Limited Backhaul Links. 796-803
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  Kosuke Sanada, Kazuo Mori:
  Performance Analysis of Full Duplex MAC protocols for Wireless Local Area Networks with Hidden Node Collisions. 804-814
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  Takeshi Kanematsu, Yuto Yoshida, Zhetao Li, Tingrui Pei, Young-June Choi, Kien Nguyen, Hiroo Sekiya:
  Analytical Evaluation of a WLAN with Dense Network Nodes Considering Capture Effect. 815-825

Volume 103-B, Number 8, August 2020

Regular Section

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  Akito Suzuki, Ryoichi Kawahara, Masahiro Kobayashi, Shigeaki Harada, Yousuke Takahashi, Keisuke Ishibashi:
  Extendable NFV-Integrated Control Method Using Reinforcement Learning. 826-841
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  Daisuke Goto, Fumihiro Yamashita:
  A Novel Multi-Satellite Multi-Beam System with Single Frequency Reuse Applying MIMO. 842-851
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  Thanh-Binh Nguyen, Naoyuki Kinai, Naobumi Michishita, Hisashi Morishita, Teruki Miyazaki, Masato Tadokoro:
  Dual-Polarized Metasurface Using Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors for Radar Cross Section Reduction. 852-859
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  Rui Teng, Kazuto Yano, Yoshinori Suzuki:
  A Reactive Reporting Scheme for Distributed Sensing in Multi-Band Wireless LAN System. 860-871
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  Dong Yan, Xurui Mao, Sheng Xie, Jia Cong, Dongqun Han, Yicheng Wu:
  A Comparative Study on Bandwidth and Noise for Pre-Emphasis and Post-Equalization in Visible Light Communication. 872-880
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  Khalid Sheikhidris Mohamed, Mohamad Yusoff Alias, Mardeni Roslee:
  Interference Management Using Beamforming Techniques for Line-of-Sight Femtocell Networks. 881-887

Volume 103-B, Number 9, September 2020

Special Section on Electromagnetic Compatibility in Conjunction with EMC Sapporo and APEMC 2019

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  Shinobu Ishigami:
  Foreword. 888
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  Jedok Kim, Jangyong Ahn, Sungryul Huh, Kibeom Kim, Seungyoung Ahn:
  A Coil Design and Control Method of Independent Active Shielding System for Leakage Magnetic Field Reduction of Wireless UAV Charger. 889-898
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  Sho Muroga, Motoshi Tanaka, Takefumi Yoshikawa, Yasushi Endo:
  Effect of Complex Permeability on Circuit Parameters of CPW with Magnetic Noise Suppression Sheet. 899-902
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  Naruto Arai, Ken Okamoto, Jun Kato, Yoshiharu Akiyama:
  Method of Measuring Conducted Noise Voltage with a Floating Measurement System to Ground. 903-910
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  Toshio Chiyojima, Akihiro Oda, Go Ishiwata, Kazuhiro Takaya, Yasushi Matsumoto:
  Method for Defining APD-Based Emission Limit for Electromagnetic Pulsed Disturbance with Low Probability of Occurrence. 911-921

Regular Section

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  Toshiyuki Watanabe, Fujio Kurokawa:
  Loss Evaluation and Efficiency Enhancement of an LLC Converter. 922-928
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  Juan Xu, Xingxin Xu, Xu Ding, Lei Shi, Yang Lu:
  Wireless Recharging Sensor Networks Cross-Layer Optimization Based on Successive Interference Cancellation. 929-939
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  Moeen Al-Makhlafi, Huaxi Gu, Xiaoshan Yu, Yunfeng Lu:
  P-Cube: A New Two-Layer Topology for Data Center Networks Exploiting Dual-Port Servers. 940-950
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  Qian Wang, Qingmei Zhou, Wei Zhao, Xuangou Wu, Xun Shao:
  Top-N Recommendation Using Low-Rank Matrix Completion and Spectral Clustering. 951-959
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  Haruka Arakawa, Takashi Tomura, Jiro Hirokawa:
  Sidelobe Suppression in Both the E and H Planes Using Slit Layers over a Corporate-Feed Waveguide Slot Array Antenna Consisting of 2×2-Element Radiating Units. 960-968
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  Yahya M. Al-Moliki, Mohammed T. Alresheedi, Yahya Al-Harthi:
  Design of Physical Layer Key Generation Encryption Method Using ACO-OFDM in VLC Networks. 969-978
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  Kejun Li, Yong Gao:
  Using the Rotation Matrix to Eliminate the Unitary Ambiguity in the Blind Estimation of Short-Code DSSS Signal Pseudo-Code. 979-988
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  Shota Sakakura, Chikara Fujimura, Kosuke Sanada, Hiroyuki Hatano, Kazuo Mori:
  A Novel Backoff Scheme and Its Throughput Analysis for Full Duplex MAC Protocols in Wireless LANs. 989-1001
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  Ke Wang, Wei Heng, Xiang Li, Jing Wu:
  Energy-Efficient Secure Transmission for Cognitive Radio Networks with SWIPT. 1002-1010
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  Ronghua Luo, Chen Liu:
  Time Allocation in Ambient Backscatter Assisted RF-Powered Cognitive Radio Network with Friendly Jamming against Eavesdropping. 1011-1018
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  Taku Suzuki, Mikihito Suzuki, Yoshihisa Kishiyama, Kenichi Higuchi:
  Complexity-Reduced Adaptive PAPR Reduction Method Using Null Space in MIMO Channel for MIMO-OFDM Signals. 1019-1029
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  Masayuki Kawata, Kiichi Tateishi, Kenichi Higuchi:
  Performance Evaluation of IDMA-Based Random Access with Various Structures of Interference Canceller. 1030-1037
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  Cong Wang, Tiecheng Song, Jun Wu, Wei Jiang, Jing Hu:
  Optimal Power Allocation for Green CR over Fading Channels with Rate Constraint. 1038-1048

Volume 103-B, Number 10, October 2020

Special Section on New Era of Satellite Communication/Broadcasting/Application Technologies

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  Fumihiro Yamashita:
  Foreword. 1049
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  Yoichi Suzuki, Hisashi Sujikai:
  Transmission System of 4K/8K UHDTV Satellite Broadcasting. 1050-1058
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  Sumika Omata, Motoi Shirai, Takatoshi Sugiyama:
  System Throughput Gain by New Channel Allocation Scheme for Spectrum Suppressed Transmission in Multi-Channel Environments over a Satellite Transponder. 1059-1068
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  Hiroyasu Ishikawa, Yuki Horikawa, Hideyuki Shinonaga:
  Maximum Positioning Error Estimation Method for Detecting User Positions with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle based on Doppler Shifts. 1069-1077
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  Tomoyuki Furuichi, Yang Gui, Mizuki Motoyoshi, Suguru Kameda, Takashi Shiba, Noriharu Suematsu:
  A Filter Design Method of Direct RF Undersampling On-Board Receiver for Ka-Band HTS. 1078-1085

Regular Section

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  Sheng Hao, Huyin Zhang:
  An Energy Harvesting Modified MAC Protocol for Power-Line Communication Systems Using RF Energy Transfer: Design and Analysis. 1086-1100
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  Lu Lu, Mingxing Ke, Shiwei Tian, Xiang Tian, Tianwei Liu, Lang Ruan:
  Distributed Power Optimization for Cooperative Localization: A Hierarchical Game Approach. 1101-1106
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  Toshiro Nunome, Suguru Kaede, Shuji Tasaka:
  User-Assisted QoS Control for QoE Enhancement in Audiovisual and Haptic Interactive IP Communications. 1107-1116
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  Nobuhiko Itoh, Takanori Iwai, Ryogo Kubo:
  Congestion-Adaptive and Deadline-Aware Scheduling for Connected Car Services over Mobile Networks. 1117-1126
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  Yuya Kase, Toshihiko Nishimura, Takeo Ohgane, Yasutaka Ogawa, Daisuke Kitayama, Yoshihisa Kishiyama:
  Fundamental Trial on DOA Estimation with Deep Learning. 1127-1135
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  Tuchjuta Ruckkwaen, Takashi Tomura, Kiyomichi Araki, Jiro Hirokawa, Makoto Ando:
  Experimental Evaluation of Intersymbol Interference in Non-Far Region Transmission using a Large Array Antenna in the Millimeter-Wave Band. 1136-1146
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  Sho Iwazaki, Shogo Nakamura, Koichi Ichige:
  DOA-Based Weighted Spatial Filter Design for Sum and Difference Composite Co-Array. 1147-1154
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  Go Otsuru, Yukitoshi Sanada:
  Phase Selection in Round-Robin Scheduling Sequence for Distributed Antenna System. 1155-1163
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  Yang Nie, Xinle Yu:
  Optimization of Deterministic Pilot Pattern Placement Based on Quantum Genetic Algorithm for Sparse Channel Estimation in OFDM Systems. 1164-1171
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  Fumiya Ishikawa, Keiki Shimada, Yoshihisa Kishiyama, Kenichi Higuchi:
  Decentralized Probabilistic Frequency-Block Activation Control Method of Base Stations for Inter-cell Interference Coordination and Traffic Load Balancing. 1172-1181

Volume 103-B, Number 11, November 2020

Joint Special Section on Opto-electronics and Communications for Future Optical Network

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  Yutaka Miyamoto:
  Foreword. 1182
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  Fukutaro Hamaoka, Takeo Sasai, Kohei Saito, Takayuki Kobayashi, Asuka Matsushita, Masanori Nakamura, Hiroki Taniguchi, Shoichiro Kuwahara, Hiroki Kawahara, Takeshi Seki, Josuke Ozaki, Yoshihiro Ogiso, Hideki Maeda, Yoshiaki Kisaka, Masahito Tomizawa:
  Dual-Carrier 1-Tb/s Transmission Over Field-Deployed G.654.E Fiber Link Using Real-Time Transponder. 1183-1189
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  Roberto Proietti, Xian Xiao, Marjan Fariborz, Pouya Fotouhi, Yu Zhang, S. J. Ben Yoo:
  Flex-LIONS: A Silicon Photonic Bandwidth-Reconfigurable Optical Switch Fabric. 1190-1198
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  Yuto Sagae, Takashi Matsui, Taiji Sakamoto, Kazuhide Nakajima:
  Ultra-Low Crosstalk Multi-Core Fiber with Standard 125-μm Cladding Diameter for 10, 000km-Class Long-Haul Transmission. 1199-1205
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  Yuta Kaihori, Yu Yamasaki, Tsuyoshi Konishi:
  Available Spectral Space in C-Band Expansion Remaining After Optical Quantization Based on Intensity-to-Lambda Conversion. 1206-1213
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  Sugang Xu, Goshi Sato, Masaki Shiraiwa, Katsuhiro Temma, Yasunori Owada, Noboru Yoshikane, Takehiro Tsuritani, Toshiaki Kuri, Yoshinari Awaji, Naruto Yonemoto, Naoya Wada:
  Field-Trial Experiments of an IoT-Based Fiber Networks Control and Management-Plane Early Disaster Recovery via Narrow-Band and Lossy Links System (FRENLL). 1214-1225
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  Takeshi Umeki, Takayuki Kobayashi, Akihide Sano, Takuya Ikuta, Masashi Abe, Takushi Kazama, Koji Enbutsu, Ryoichi Kasahara, Yutaka Miyamoto:
  Nonlinearity Mitigation of PDM-16QAM Signals Using Multiple CSI-OPCs in Ultra-Long-Haul Transmission without Excess Penalty. 1226-1232
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  Yuki Osaka, Fumihiko Ito, Daisuke Iida, Tetsuya Manabe:
  Measurement of Spectral Transfer Matrix for DMD Analysis by Using Linear Optical Sampling. 1233-1239
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  Kensuke Ikeda, Christina Lim, Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas, Chathurika Ranaweera:
  Comparison of Optical Transport Technologies for Centralized Radio Access Network Using Optical Ground Wire. 1240-1248
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  Kazutaka Hara, Atsuko Kawakita, Yasutaka Kimura, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Satoshi Ikeda, Kohji Tsuji:
  Design for Long-Reach Coexisting PON Considering Subscriber Distribution with Wavelength Selective Asymmetrical Splitters. 1249-1256
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  Ryo Igarashi, Masamichi Fujiwara, Takuya Kanai, Hiro Suzuki, Junichi Kani, Jun Terada:
  Reach Extension of 10G-EPON Upstream Transmission Using Distributed Raman Amplification and SOA. 1257-1264
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  Takushi Kazama, Takeshi Umeki, Yasuhiro Okamura, Koji Enbutsu, Osamu Tadanaga, Atsushi Takada, Ryoichi Kasahara:
  PPLN-Based Low-Noise Phase Sensitive Amplification Using an Optical Phase-Locked Pump. 1265-1271
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  Yuta Matsumoto, Ken Mishina, Daisuke Hisano, Akihiro Maruta:
  All-Optical PAM4 to 16QAM Modulation Format Conversion Using Nonlinear Optical Loop Mirror and 1: 2 Coupler. 1272-1281
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  Ryota Tsuji, Daisuke Hisano, Ken Mishina, Akihiro Maruta:
  Remote Pumped All Optical Wavelength Converter for Metro-Core Photonic Networks. 1282-1290
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  Takaha Fujita, Kentaro Toba, Kariyawasam Indipalage Amila Sampath, Joji Maeda:
  Impact of Sampling and Quantization on Kramers-Kronig Relation-Based Direct Detection. 1291-1298
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  Hiroto Kawakami, Shoichiro Kuwahara, Yoshiaki Kisaka:
  Proposal and Verification of Auto Calibration Technique for Bias Control Circuit Connecting to Built-In Optical Power Monitor in Imperfect IQ-Modulator. 1299-1304
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  Zhao Sun, Shunge Deng, Xin Ma, Haimei Luo, Xinwan Li:
  Fabrication and Strain Vector Characteristics of Multicore Fiber Based FBG. 1305-1309

Regular Section

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  Zhi Quan, Shuhua Lv, Li Jiang:
  Efficient Detection for Large-Scale MIMO Systems Using Dichotomous Coordinate Descent Iterations. 1310-1317
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  Ryo Shibata, Gou Hosoya, Hiroyuki Yashima:
  A Novel Concatenation Scheme of Protograph-Based LDPC Codes and Markers for Recovering Synchronous Errors. 1318-1330
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  Yifei Sun, Yasunori Kobori, Anna Kuwana, Haruo Kobayashi:
  Pulse Coding Controlled Switching Converter that Generates Notch Frequency to Suit Noise Spectrum. 1331-1340
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  Takaaki Sawa, Fujun He, Akio Kawabata, Eiji Oki:
  Algorithms for Distributed Server Allocation Problem. 1341-1352
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  Takehiro Sato, Eiji Oki:
  Program File Placement Strategies for Machine-to-Machine Service Network Platform in Dynamic Scenario. 1353-1366
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  Teruaki Shikuma, Yasuaki Yuda, Kenichi Higuchi:
  NOMA-Based Optimal Multiplexing for Multiple Downlink Service Channels to Maximize Integrated System Throughput. 1367-1374

Volume 103-B, Number 12, December 2020

Special Section on IoT Sensor Networks and Mobile Intelligence

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  Susumu Ishihara:
  Foreword. 1375
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  Hiraku Okada:
  An Overview of Aerial Wireless Relay Networks for Emergency Communications during Large-Scale Disasters. 1376-1384
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  Riichi Kudo, Matthew Cochrane, Kahoko Takahashi, Takeru Inoue, Kohei Mizuno:
  Experimental Validation of Link Quality Prediction Using Exact Self-Status of Mobility Robots in Wireless LAN Systems. 1385-1393
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  Hiroshi Saito, Tatsuki Otake, Hayato Kato, Masayuki Tokutake, Shogo Semba, Yoichi Tomioka, Yukihide Kohira:
  Battery-Powered Wild Animal Detection Nodes with Deep Learning. 1394-1402
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  Huan Sun, Yuchun Guo, Yishuai Chen, Bin Chen:
  ECG Classification with Multi-Scale Deep Features Based on Adaptive Beat-Segmentation. 1403-1410

Regular Section

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  Nozomi Haga, Jerdvisanop Chakarothai, Keisuke Konno:
  Circuit Modeling of Wireless Power Transfer System in the Vicinity of Perfectly Conducting Scatterer. 1411-1420
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  Shigeru Kozono, Yuya Tashiro, Yuuki Kanemiyo, Hiroaki Nakabayashi:
  MU-MIMO Channel Model with User Parameters and Correlation between Channel Matrix Elements in Small Area of Multipath Environment. 1421-1431
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  Takeshi Ishida, Osamu Fujiwara:
  Combined Effects of Test Voltages and Climatic Conditions on Air Discharge Currents from ESD Generator with Two Different Approach Speeds. 1432-1437
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  Yuta Ida, Takahiro Matsumoto, Shinya Matsufuji:
  Different Antenna Interleaved Allocation with Full and Divided WHT/DFT Spreading for HTRCI-MIMO/OFDM. 1438-1446
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  Qingyuan Liu, Qi Zhang, Xiangjun Xin, Ran Gao, Qinghua Tian, Feng Tian:
  Subchannel and Power Allocation with Fairness Guaranteed for the Downlink of NOMA-Based Networks. 1447-1461
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  Shusuke Narieda, Daiki Cho, Hiromichi Ogasawara, Kenta Umebayashi, Takeo Fujii, Hiroshi Naruse:
  Theoretical Analyses of Maximum Cyclic Autocorrelation Selection Based Spectrum Sensing. 1462-1469
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  Xue Ni, Huali Wang, Ying Zhu, Fan Meng:
  Multi-Resolution Fusion Convolutional Neural Networks for Intrapulse Modulation LPI Radar Waveforms Recognition. 1470-1476
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  Xiaoxin Qi, Bing Zhang, Zhiliang Qiu:
  Joint Rate Control and Load-Balancing Routing with QoS Guarantee in LEO Satellite Networks. 1477-1489