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Delay-Aware Multipath Parallel SFC Orchestration

IEEE Access, 2022
With the development of network functions virtualization and software defined networking, the service function chain (SFC) orchestration issue is a big challenge for high reliability and low latency services. At present, many studies propose solutions in
Songlin Wei, Jinhe Zhou, Shuo Chen
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Recent Developments in Service Function Chaining (SFC) and Network Slicing in Backhaul and Metro Networks in Support of 5G [PDF]

2018 20th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON), 2018
In this invited paper we examine the role of Service Function Chaining (SFC) and Network Slicing in providing support for emerging 5G services as data is carried across backhaul and metro networks.The way in which backhaul and metro networks are managed and operated affects the ability of those networks to support a wide range of services that will be ...
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The Impact of ESG Rating Divergence on Excess Cash Holdings: Evidence From China A‐Share Listed Firms

Accounting &Finance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the relationship between ESG rating divergence and corporate excess cash holdings, employing a sample of Chinese A‐share listed companies from 2015 to 2021. Our findings reveal a significant positive relationship between ESG rating divergence and firms' excess cash holdings, a conclusion robust to various sensitivity ...
Qun Cao, Siye Liang, Jingtong Wu, Tairan Kevin Huang   +3 more
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On Optimal Placement of Hybrid Service Function Chains (SFCs) of Virtual Machines and Containers in a Generic Edge-Cloud Continuum

, 2020
Traditionally, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) has been implemented to run on Virtual Machines (VMs) in form of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). More recently, the so-called Serverless Computing has gained traction in cloud computing, offering Function-as-a-Service (FaaS) platforms that make use of containerization techniques to deploy services.
Carpio, Francisco, Bziuk, Wolfgang, Jukan, Admela   +2 more
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Influences on Sustainable Consumption Behavior: A Pairwise Evaluation of Price and Greenness Sensitivity

Sustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue S2, Page 811-827, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Identifying the factors that influence sustainable purchasing behavior is an important step in understanding the phenomenon and informing industry efforts to promote sustainable consumption. This study aims to develop a situation‐ and context‐specific model that explains sustainable purchasing behavior by drawing on three distinct theoretical ...
Katayoon Pourmahdi, Anna‐Greta Nyström, Ilia Gugenishvili   +2 more
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Transitioning Towards Circular Economy Practices: The Role of Organizational Capabilities and Environmental Dynamism—Evidence From Indonesia

Business Strategy and the Environment, Volume 35, Issue 1, Page 18-35, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Circular economy practices are increasingly recognized as strategic approaches to enhance competitiveness and sustainability. However, the transition to circular business models, particularly concerning internal capabilities and environmental dynamics in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), has not been sufficiently explored. This study
I. Wayan Edi Arsawan, Ani Kartikasari, Dwi Suhartanto, Septi Fahmi Choirisa   +3 more
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Dietary DNA Metabarcoding From Animal Fecal Samples

Current Protocols, Volume 6, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Fecal DNA metabarcoding is a powerful tool for examining animal diets with unprecedented resolution, offering insights into ecological patterns shaped by trophic interactions. As a result, dietary metabarcoding has become widely applied across ecology, evolution, behavior, and conservation.
Rachel D. McConnell, Crinan Jarrett, Diogo F. Ferreira, Luke L. Powell, Alma L. S. Quiñones, Davide M. Dominoni, Andreanna J. Welch   +6 more
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An Approach for Service Function Chain Reconfiguration in Network Function Virtualization Architectures

IEEE Access, 2019
Network function virtualization (NFV) technology continues gaining attention as a paradigm shift, and telecommunication services can be flexibly deployed and managed, resulting in lower CAPEX and OPEX for the Internet service providers (ISPs).
Yicen Liu, Hao Lu, Xi Li, Donghao Zhao
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Quantitative Analysis of Polymers by MALDI‐TOF Mass Spectrometry: Correlation Between Signal Intensity and Arm Number.

Journal of Mass Spectrometry, Volume 61, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT The signal intensities of linear and star‐shaped poly(L‐lactides) (PLA) and poly (ethylene oxides) (PEO) were compared to determine the influence of the number of arms on the ionization in matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization time‐of‐flight (MALDI‐TOF) mass spectrometry. In this study, a variety of blends were prepared and investigated,
Mete‐Sungur Dalgic, Sourabh Kumar, Steffen M. Weidner   +2 more
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Enhancing E‐Commerce Security Based on Involution Function Using Twin Key AES Cipher

IET Information Security, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
In the realm of surging e‐commerce data and increasing digital transactions, ensuring end‐to‐end security is paramount to protect sensitive information and maintain user trust. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), a cornerstone of network security, relies on symmetric key encryption for secure communication.
Biresh Kumar, Anurag Sinha, Saroj Kumar Pandey, Rishav Dubey, Shubham Shukla, Ahmed Alkhayyat, Sharmistha Roy, Md. Sazid Reza, Ayodele Lasisi, Quadri Noorulhasan Naveed, Ali M. Aseere, Peican Zhu   +11 more
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