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Regression-based investigation of latency in automated networks

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  • Urooj Khan

    Institute of Business Management, Karachi, 74700, Karachi
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  • Tariq Soomro

    Institute of Business Management, Karachi, 74700, Karachi
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  • M.N. Brohi

    Bathspa University, RAK, UAE
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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22581/muet1982.0339

Keywords:

Regression, Adaptive Resource Allocation , Fog Computing , Analysis , Latency

Abstract

Latency defines a sizable performance parameter in measuring the system performance. In 5G networks, the latency required for real-world connectivity lies in the threshold of   5 ms. Current systems utilizing Cloud-Fog architecture are still struggling to achieve this target. Many proposed algorithms are deployed to reduce the system latency to an acceptable level. Federated learning provides one such area where system latency can be reduced since the model, rather than the data, is transferred from the device to the Cloud. It results in reduced system processing time and enhanced performance. Regression analysis of such a system has predicted that the performance gap will persist with varying network nodes and increasing time limits. Hence, the federated learning-based architecture provides a reliable solution for reducing system latency.

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2025-07-01

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Regression-based investigation of latency in automated networks. (2025). Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 44(3), 152-162. https://doi.org/10.22581/muet1982.0339

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