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    "abstract": "Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) are decentralized wireless networks, characterized by their dynamic topologies and node mobility. In the era of cutting-edge technologies, integrating Software-Defined Networking (SDN) with MANETs offers a promising solution to manage these challenges more efficiently. This paper presents a balanced discussion of MANETs and SDN, demonstrating how SDN principles, such as centralized control and network virtualization, can optimize MANET performance in terms of scalability, cost-efficiency, and security. A mathematical model is developed to analyze Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), Operational Expenditures (OPEX), and network efficiency.",
    "arxiv_id": "2601.10556",
    "authors": [
      "Riccardo Fonti",
      "Andrea Piroddi"
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    "doi": "10.18178/jacn.2025.13.1.293",
    "journal_ref": "Journal of Advances in Computer Networks, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 7-14, 2025",
    "license": "http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "title": "Enhancing Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) with Software-Defined Networking (SDN): A Balanced Approach",
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