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Hybrid Distributed Optimization for Learning Over Networks With Heterogeneous Agents by Nassralla, Mohammad H., Akl, Naeem, Dawy, Zaher

“…This paper considers distributed optimization for learning problems over networks with heterogeneous agents having different computational capabilities. The…”
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Asynchronous Blind Network-Assisted Diversity Multiple Access by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…We present a blind collision resolution algorithm in slow fading channels based on retransmission diversity. The algorithm neither assumes packet nor symbol…”
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Non-Blocking Scheme for Blind Network-Assisted Diversity Multiple Access in Synchronous Channels by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…We design a Blind Network-Assisted Diversity Multiple Access (BNDMA) method for resolving packet collisions in synchronous packet-switched networks. As opposed…”
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Multiplication-Free Detection Algorithm of the Primary Synchronization Signal in LTE by Nassralla, Mohammad H., Ayoub, Hassan, Akl, Naeem, Jichi, Rida, Mansour, Mohammad M.

“…Frame synchronization is an important functionality that should be supported in the design of an LTE baseband receiver. Detecting the start of a frame is…”
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A Clustering-Based Approach for Designing Low Complexity FIR Filters by Nassralla, Mohammad H., Akl, Naeem, Dawy, Zaher

“…Low power requirements, real-time constraints and big data applications present several challenges to digital signal processing (DSP) that span multiple…”
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Tutorial on LTE/LTE-A Cellular Network Dimensioning Using Iterative Statistical Analysis by Jaber, Mona, Dawy, Zaher, Akl, Naeem, Yaacoub, Elias

“…LTE is the fastest growing cellular technology and is expected to increase its footprint in the coming years, as well as progress toward LTE-A. The race among…”
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Asynchronous Blind Network Division Multiple Access by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…We present a blind collision resolution algorithm in slow fading channels based on retransmission diversity. The algorithm neither assumes packet nor symbol…”
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Parametrized design of the generalized sequential probability ratio test by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…A generalized sequential probability ratio test (GSPRT) is a classical algorithm for binary sequential hypothesis testing. Though it is well-studied in the…”
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Optimal information ordering in sequential detection problems with cognitive biases by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…In this paper sequential detection problems are treated in the context of cognitive biases. We present a general bias model and we design a generalized…”
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Perturbation Analysis of Root-MUSIC-Type Methods for Blind Network-Assisted Diversity Multiple Access by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…We perform a first-order perturbation analysis of a root-MUSIC-type method for resolving collisions in the context of blind network-assisted diversity multiple…”
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Collision resolution and interference elimination in multiaccess communication networks by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…We define a multiaccess communication scheme that effectively eliminates interference and resolves collisions in many-to-one and many-to-many communication…”
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Optimal information ordering for sequential detection with cognitive biases by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…The manner and order in which data is presented to a human observer can lead the human to make dramatically different decisions. This raises a question on how…”
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Collision Resolution and Interference Elimination in Multiaccess Communication Networks by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…We define a multiaccess communication scheme that effectively eliminates interference and resolves collisions in many-to-one and many-to-many communication…”
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A Low Complexity Approximation of Gradient Descent for Learning over Single and Multi-Agent Systems by Nassralla, Mohammad H., Akl, Naeem, Mohamed, Amr, Dawy, Zaher

“…Gradient descent (GD) is an iterative optimization method to minimize a differentiable cost function. A main drawback of GD is its use of the entire dataset to…”
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Optimal information sequencing for cognitive bias mitigation by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…Decades of research indicate that humans are not rational decision-makers. Our decisions and assessments of situations we encounter and other individuals or…”
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Statistical interference maps for opportunistic spectrum access in OFDMA cellular networks by Akl, Naeem, Dawy, Zaher

“…Opportunistic spectrum access in cellular networks allows secondary users to dynamically access the licensed spectrum unused by the primary cellular users…”
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Designing interventions to mitigate cognitive biases in human decisions by Akl, Naeem, Tewfik, Ahmed

“…Human decision-making is adversely affected by cognitive biases. In this paper we construct an example that incorporates an anchor-and-adjustment model for…”
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Interference modeling and capacity-coverage analysis in downlink cellular networks with user scheduling by Fahs, Jihad, Akl, Naeem, Dawy, Zaher

“…Interference shapes the interplay between capacity and coverage in cellular networks. However, interference is nondeterministic and depends on various system…”
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Statistical Intercell Interference Modeling for Capacity-Coverage Tradeoff Analysis in Downlink Cellular Networks by Akl, Naeem, Fahs, Jihad, Dawy, Zaher

“…Interference shapes the interplay between capacity and coverage in cellular networks. However, interference is non-deterministic and depends on various system…”
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On interference modeling for the analysis of uplink/downlink interactions in TDD-OFDMA networks by El-Hajj, Ahmad M., Akl, Naeem, Hammoud, Bilal, Dawy, Zaher

“…The explosion in the mobile broadband data usage and the advent of applications with different uplink and downlink quality of service requirements has…”
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