An Overview of Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) Vertical Handover Using Systematic Mapping

Authors

  • Noormadinah Allias Universiti Kuala Lumpur- Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, 1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Megat NorulAzmi Megat Mohamed Noor Universiti Kuala Lumpur- Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, 1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mohd. Taha Ismail Universiti Kuala Lumpur- Malaysian Institute of Information Technology, 1016 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Mohd. Nazri Ismail National Defence University of Malaysia, Faculty of Defence Science and Technology, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi 57000 Kuala Lumpur.

Keywords:

Multi-Attribute Decision- Making (MADM), Vertical Handover, Heterogeneous Wireless Network, Systematic Mapping,

Abstract

The evolution of infotainment industries yet the advancement of cellular gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop had increased the request on cellular traffic demands. As a result, a Heterogeneous Wireless Network (HWN) has been introduced to fulfil users requests in having seamless mobility and better Quality of Services (QoS) for the users. A lot of research works have been done in order to provide a seamless connection to the users. Even though a lot of methods have been proposed, a Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) has been seemed like a promising way due to its ability to evaluate many attributes simultaneously. Previously, many reviews based on MADM methods in a Heterogeneous Wireless Network provides a details review which required researchers time in order to determine the possible potential areas to be explored. Therefore, in this study, we present an overview of the MADM method in performing vertical handover via a systematic mapping method. This will enable future researchers to identify the trends and research opportunities within this area. This mapping study analysed 30 papers. Results from the study show eight main potential research issues can be explored by researchers, including normalisation, criteria weighting, ranking abnormality, network selection, and performance comparison between MADM algorithms, network selection for a group of calls, mobility patterns and handover triggering.

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2018-07-04

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Allias, N., Mohamed Noor, M. N. M., Ismail, M. T., & Ismail, M. N. (2018). An Overview of Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) Vertical Handover Using Systematic Mapping. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(2-5), 93–98. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/4357

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Vol. 10 No. 2-5: Embracing The 4th Industrial Revolution: Innovation in Telecommunication, Electronic & Computer Engineering I

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