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Pavle Skočir (Axiros, Zagreb, Croatia)
Connectivity and Beyond – Device Management Domain |
| Towards 6G Network |
Z. Ennaceur, I. Brasileiro, A. Jukan (TU Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany), C. Keuker (Smart Mobile Labs, Munich, Germany)
Towards Adaptive Topology Management in Service-Oriented 6G Networks 
An efficient topology management system is essential for enabling dynamic network creation in future 6G networks, where each autonomous network entity, i.e., a sub-network, can be deployed for specific application scenarios. This paper presents an enhanced topology change management system designed for a hybrid 6G network that integrates terrestrial and satellite- assisted sub-networks. The system extends existing topology management frameworks by incorporating key functions such as discovery, monitoring, detection, prediction, and adaptation. A central focus of this work is Topology Detection and Prediction and Topology Adaptation (i.e., decision-making). The former leverages machine learning to anticipate topology changes proac- tively, while the latter optimizes network responses for seamless adaptation. To improve decision accuracy and robustness, we propose an ensemble learning approach that integrates XGBoost, Random Forest, and SVM using a confidence-weighted voting mechanism. This method balances the strengths of individual models. We address three critical topology change scenarios: (1) Handover; (2) Connection Loss; and (3) Sub-network Over- load. The results show that XGBoost outperforms other models in detecting handovers and sub-network overloads. Regarding decision-making, the ensemble model refines predictions by reducing uncertainty and improving confidence. SVM remains the most conservative model, minimizing unnecessary topology changes, while XGBoost excels in rapid response scenarios, ensuring fast and confident decisions. Random Forest provides a balanced performance between stability and adaptability. The ensemble model further enhances decision consistency by ag- gregating diverse model perspectives, reducing misclassifications, and improving adaptation. Overall, the proposed ensemble-based topology adaptation approach significantly enhances decision accuracy , making it an effective solution for managing topology changes in next-generation 6G networks.
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S. Kitanov (Mother Teresa University, Faculty of Information Sciences, Skopje, Macedonia)
6G Mobile Networks and Dew Computing – Research Trends and Challenges
5G mobile networks have already begun to face challenges such as network congestion, latency, and scalability limitations. This is because the most significant amount of information processing all around us is performed on the lowest possible computing level, outright connected to the physical environment and mostly directly controlling our human immediate surroundings. In this direction, many research initiatives and industrial communities started to work on the development of 6G mobile networks. On the other hand, Dew computing is a distributed computing paradigms that represents an extension of the cloud computing paradigm. In dew computing, users can perform full system functionality without depending on internet availability. It prioritizes empowering user devices as computing resources and utilizing the internet for data synchronization. In dew computing, users do not have to always connect to the internet to use system functionality. Dew computing enhances cloud services using local device resources. The primary objective of this research paper is to explore dew computing capabilities in 6G mobile networks, and to propose a 6G network architecture in a dew computing environment, which is expected to overcome the challenges and issues in of existing 5G network infrastructures.
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V. SORATHIYA, V. VEKARIYA (PARUL UNIVERSITY, VADODARA, India)
Ultrawideband and high gain four port based dipole engraved squared patched MIMO antenna for THz communication
We proposed the dipole engraved square patch-shaped four-port MIMO antenna design. The proposed MIMO antenna is numerically investigated for the 1 to 25 THz band of the frequency. This antenna is designed with a graphene-based perfect conductor with a polyamide substrate. The proposed antenna is analyzed in terms of various design parameters such as S parameters, gain, E field, radiation patterns and other MIMO antenna parameters. This antenna offers the four radiation bands with maximum and minimum bandwidths of 12.2 THz and 0.4 THz respectively. The proposed antenna also offers the maximum gain of 9.58 dBi for its second band of the 0.4 THz bandwidth. The proposed results and analysis can be applied to designing future 6G and wireless communication systems.
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| Mobile Networks and Electromagnetic Radiation |
D. Poljak, V. Dorić (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Split, Croatia)
Parametric Study of the Radiated Field from Base Stations Using the Integral Equation Approach
The assessment of human exposure to high frequency (HF) radiation from base station antenna systems is carried out using the various methods of the electromagnetic-thermal dosimetry which starts with a calculation and/or measurements of the external fields. The present work deals with the calculation of the electric field radiated by a base station antenna system using rigorous Pocklington integro-differential approach arising from the wire antenna theory and related numerical solution procedures. In particular, a study on impact of the antenna length, height above ground, number of antennas, ground permittivity and conductivity for several operating frequency is given in the paper. A number of illustrative computational examples are given in the paper.
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D. Poljak, V. Dorić (University of Split, FESB, Split, Croatia), M. Galić (Environmental Measurement Center, Zagreb, Croatia), Z. Novaković Šesnić (Croatian Transsmision System Operator, Splt, Croatia)
On the use of efficient methods for the assessment of radiated field from radio base station antennas and related legal issues pertaining to human exposure to nonionizing radiation
Contemporary wireless communication systems, in particular of fifth generation (5G) and the sixth generation (6G) of mobile communication systems operating in the GHz frequency range (millimetre waves) must not only provide a high quality of service (QoS), but also meet the necessary safety aspects regarding human exposure to radiation from such systems. The first step in the electromagnetic-thermal dosimetry, including the assessment of internal fields and related local temperature increase in tissues, is to determine external fields generated by radiation sources via calculation and/or measuremens. This paper reviews some models for the determination of the field levels due to radiation of base station antennas to which humans could be exposed. Some efficient analytical/numerical deterministic-stochastic methods used by authors are reviewed and number of illustrative computational examples for realistic scenarios of human exposure to radio base station antennas are presented. Certain measurement procedures are also outlined and measurement results are presented for typical exposure scenarios. The state-of-the art regarding corresponding international and national legal issues are given in the paper, as well.
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D. Berisha, A. Jerliu, M. Ibrani (Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Prishtina, Prishtinë, Kosovo)
Broadband measurements of electromagnetic field exposure levels in indoor and outdoor environments
The increasing complexity and proliferation of wireless communication technologies require accurate assessment of electromagnetic field exposure levels. In this study, we present the results of comprehensive broadband measurements of electric field levels in the frequency range of 100 kHz to 3 GHz. Data samples were collected using the Narda EMR 300 RF survey meter, following a standardized measurement protocol developed for this research. Measurements were conducted across different environments in various cities in Kosovo, including indoor settings (offices, and residential homes), transportation vehicles, and outdoor areas. The highest electric field value was recorded in an outdoor urban area, measuring 5.44 V/m. A total of 708 electric field samples were post-processed and analyzed. The measured field levels were compared across different environments and evaluated against established electromagnetic field exposure standards. These measurement results are below the exposure safety limits given by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection and contribute to the development of EMF-aware wireless communication systems.
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| New Applications |
V. Franki, L. Calcich, A. Višković (Faculty of Engineering Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia)
Artificial Intelligence for Hydrogen-Based Energy Systems
Power-to-hydrogen (P2H) technologies and hybrid energy systems based on green hydrogen are receiving a growing amount of attention, especially in the context of the energy transition. Green hydrogen is perceived as a promising solution in replacing traditional, non-renewable energy sources. However, the implementation of green hydrogen is entailed by a series of challenges and its widespread adoption is yet to be achieved. Besides the techno-economic feasibility issues, the implementation of green hydrogen is heavily linked with the process of optimal integration in the power system. Typical energy management strategies focus on conventional simulation and optimization methods that are oftentimes unable to fully reap the potential of green hydrogen hybrid systems. In this context, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) based solutions might prove to be a crucial stepping stone towards a widespread adoption of green hydrogen. Considering the growing importance of both AI and green hydrogen, the paper analyses the current status and future prospects of AI applications in hydrogen-based energy systems. It also explores different issues and barriers to the wider adoption of green hydrogen and presents a case-study of a hydrogen-based hybrid energy system.
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M. Kristić, A. Kešelj Dilberović (University of Dubrovnik, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Applied Computing , Dubrovnik, Croatia), T. Jagušt (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing , Zagreb, Croatia)
Comparative Analysis of User Experience and Task Performance in Holographic Educational Application
This study evaluates the user experience and task performance within a holographic learning application designed to enhance the learning experience. The application provides users with both 2D and 3D interaction modes. Using the HoloZoo application, user interactions with the holographic technology were compared, focusing on the relationship between task performance and user familiarity with holographic technologies. Key metrics such as task completion time and subjective feedback were analysed to determine how prior experience affects users' efficiency, cognitive load and satisfaction. The results provide insights on the integration of holographic applications in educational institutions and their accessibility for users with different levels of technological knowledge.
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S. Letskovska, S. Stoyanov, R. Simionov, K. Seymenliyski, R. Dolchinkov, I. Polinchev (Burgas Free University, Burgas, Bulgaria)
Using 3D laser scanning technology in technical expertise training
Modern forensic investigations require the use of new technologies when examining crime scenes and incidents of various nature. Along with traditional forensic equipment, the use of geospatial technologies is increasingly required - unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), photogrammetric analysis, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and recently 3D laser scanners.
3D laser digital modeling technologies create accurate 3D models using laser radiation and simple mathematical calculations. 3D scanning technologies are particularly suitable for recording objects of traffic accidents. They provide high-resolution documentation both indoors and outdoors. They create a more efficient workflow in a shorter period of time.
The data obtained from a scan documents the entire factual situation and can provide specific evidence that was initially missed or evidence that is not clearly visible.
The presented material examines the possibilities of 3D laser scanning in reconstructing a factual situation using a Trimble X7 3D laser scanner. Results from scanning a factual situation in an armory after a fire and subsequent explosions and a traffic accident between a car and a motorcyclist are analyzed as illustrative examples supporting the learning process.
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M. Lovreković, I. Livaja, M. Pavelić (VELEUČILIŠTE U ŠIBENIKU, Šibenik, Croatia)
A modern approach to agriculture: Survey of Agricultural IoT
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT)
technology in agriculture is a shift towards smart farming
practices, improving productivity and efficiency. Through
a field review, this paper analyzes various aspects of IoT
implementation in agriculture such as smart irrigation sys-
tems, soil chemistry monitoring, crop protection, livestock
tracking, and advanced predictive analytics and pest control.
IoT applications enable precise resource management, reduce
waste, and optimize crop yields. This paper also discusses
the economic and environmental impacts of adopting IoT
in agricultural practices, suggesting that while initial costs
and technical complexity pose barriers, the long-term benefits
significantly outweigh these challenges.
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| Data Management |
T. Uusitalo, S. Janaka, C. Stubenvoll, A. Karjalainen, T. Tepsa, M. Mielikäinen (Lapland UAS, Rovaniemi, Finland)
Data Transmission of a ROS-based Autonomous Vehicle over a Private 5G Network
Interest in teleoperations and edge-computing in robotics is increasing and 5G satisfies requirements for reliable and real-time data transfer for safety-critical and mobile robots. In contrast to commercial 5G, the network traffic and Base Transceiver Station (BTS) configurations can be fully controlled in private 5G network. This creates optimal conditions for the low latency required for transmitting sensor data and commands between an autonomous Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) in its test area and the remotely controlling PC. The Key Performance Characteristics (KPI) latency and throughput are measured with the autonomous Robot Operating System (ROS) based UTV equipped with a suite of sensors. The ROS core on the UTV is configured to communicate over 5G network. The base station consists of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Nokia AirScale radio and baseband products. The 5G Core User Plane (UP) is local, so the user data was processed close to the edge of the network, allowing lower latency communication. The Control Plane (CP) is hosted in Nokia data center for centralized management of the national Nokia Test Network Finland. Our overall mean Round-Trip Time (RTT) without optimization over ROS is promising with 12.318 ms.
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O. Mitrović, V. Tadić (Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia)
SMB over QUIC: A Performance Evaluation
Ever-growing usage and adaptation of HTTP/3 in web traffic uses Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC) as transport protocol. QUIC benefits include reduced latency, increased security and enhanced performance compared to TCP or UDP protocols. While it’s most popular for use in HTTP/3, QUIC’s versatility extends to other domains, such as file transfer. In this paper, we evaluate Microsoft’s implementation of SMB over QUIC compared to the traditional SMB protocol over TCP. We examine protocol behavior under conditions of network congestion, scalability across multiple clients, and resource utilization such as CPU and memory load on both the server and client ends. By comparing SMB over QUIC and SMB over TCP, we aim to identify the benefits and trade-offs associated with adopting QUIC for enterprise file sharing. The results of our study provide insights into the performance characteristics of QUIC protocol in file transfer scenarios. This paper contributes to the overall understanding of QUIC’s practical applications offering guidance for optimizing file transfer systems.
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A. Periola (Cape Peninsula University of Technology , Cape Town, South Africa), A. Alonge, K. Ogudo (University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa)
Space Based Data Centers – Communication Window Length Analysis from an African Perspective
The use of space based data centers (SDBCs) is beneficial for realizing future environment-friendly networks. This is because they do not require the use of earth’s water resources for cooling. In addition, SBDCs are important entities in future networks. This is because they are able to provide content access to subscribers in landlocked and disaster prone locations with low access to conventional terrestrial data centers. The research recognizes the importance of the SBDC uptime that should be considered alongside the use of SBDCs. The research aims to analyze the uptime of SBDCs via the consideration of the communication window length considering different ground locations. The ground locations considered have high susceptibility to seismic events and are hosted in Africa. Research shows that a minimum and maximum SBDC uptime are 419.4 minutes, and 435.6 minutes for select African landlocked countries, respectively. The minimum and maximum SBDC uptime are 329.6 minutes, and 435.6 minutes for select African seismic event prone countries, respectively.
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S. Miftari (South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia), A. Aliu (South East European University, Skopje, Macedonia)
Client-Server Architecture for ERP Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Laravel, Django, and ASP.NET Core
This paper provides a comparative analysis of three widely used frameworks, such as Laravel, Django, and ASP.NET Core, for the development of ERP systems within a client-server architecture. The study emphasizes the importance of framework selection in determining the scalability, modularity, and maintainability of ERP systems, which are critical for streamlining organizational processes and enhancing decision-making.
Laravel stands out for its simplicity and developer-friendly eco system, making it ideal for small and medium-sized ERP solutions that prioritize rapid development and cost efficiency. Django with its philosophy, excels in security, scalability, and handling complex data-driven applications, making it well suited for large-scale and high-traffic ERP systems. ASP.NET Core, leveraging Microsoft’s system, offers unmatched performance, scalability, and seamless integration with backend Windows services, positioning it as the optimal choice for enterprise-level ERP solutions.
The paper evaluates these frameworks using performance benchmarks, case studies, and key metrics such as request handling, database support, and scalability mechanisms. The findings highlight that no single framework is universally superior, as each caters to distinct project needs. By aligning framework choice with organizational goals and technical requirements, businesses can optimize their ERP development strategies, ensuring adaptable solutions in the digital landscape.
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Basic information::
Chairs:
Željka Car (Croatia), Stjepan Golubić (Croatia), Dragan Jevtić (Croatia), Branko Mikac (Croatia)
Steering Committee:
Slaviša Aleksić (Germany), Krešo Antonović (Croatia), Gordan Gledec (Croatia), Miran Gosta (Croatia), Darko Huljenić (Croatia), Oliver Jukić (Croatia), Erich Leitgeb (Austria), Velimir Švedek (Croatia)
Program Committee:
Željka Car (Croatia), Vlado Delić (Serbia), Saša Dešić (Croatia), Renato Filjar (Croatia), Tihana Galinac Grbac (Croatia), Stjepan Golubić (Croatia), Vlasta Hudek (Croatia), Robert Inkret (Croatia), Dragan Jevtić (Croatia), Admela Jukan (Germany), Ozren Jureković (Croatia), Marko Lacković (Croatia), Dražen Lučić (Croatia), Branko Mikac (Croatia), Mladen Sokele (Croatia), Darko Švelec (Croatia), Miroslav Vrankić (Croatia), Antonio Teixeira (Portugal), Mario Weber (Croatia)
Registration / Fees:
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REGISTRATION / FEES
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Price in EUR
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EARLY BIRD
Up to 23 May 2025 |
REGULAR
From 24 May 2025 |
| Members of MIPRO and IEEE |
270 |
297 |
| Students (undergraduate and graduate), primary and secondary school teachers |
150 |
165 |
| Others |
300 |
330 |
The student discount doesn't apply to PhD students.
NOTE FOR AUTHORS: In order to have your paper published, it is required that you pay at least one registration fee for each paper. Authors of 2 or more papers are entitled to a 10% discount.
Contact:
Zeljka Car
University of Zagreb
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
Unska 3
HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385 1 6129 787
Mobile: +385 91 507 3452
E-mail: zeljka.car@fer.hr
The best papers will get a special award.
Accepted papers will be published in the ISSN registered conference proceedings. Papers in English presented at the conference will be submitted for inclusion in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.
Location:
 Opatija is the leading seaside resort of the Eastern Adriatic and one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Mediterranean. With its aristocratic architecture and style, Opatija has been attracting artists, kings, politicians, scientists, sportsmen, as well as business people, bankers and managers for more than 180 years.
The tourist offer in Opatija includes a vast number of hotels, excellent restaurants, entertainment venues, art festivals, superb modern and classical music concerts, beaches and swimming pools – this city satisfies all wishes and demands.
Opatija, the Queen of the Adriatic, is also one of the most prominent congress cities in the Mediterranean, particularly important for its ICT conventions, one of which is MIPRO, which has been held in Opatija since 1979, and attracts more than a thousand participants from over forty countries. These conventions promote Opatija as one of the most desirable technological, business, educational and scientific centers in South-eastern Europe and the European Union in general.
For more details, please visit www.opatija.hr and visitopatija.com.
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- 2/19/2025
Invited Lecture:
 Pavle Skocir
Technical Account Manager
Axiros
Connectivity and Beyond – Device Management Domain 
Abstract
Device Management and Provisioning are essential processes that ensure Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs)—such as routers, set-top boxes (STBs), and IoT devices—are properly configured, updated, secured, and maintained.
This presentation explores the evolution of device management and provisioning solutions in the telecommunications market. Early solutions provided only basic configuration capabilities and merely ensured that devices were connected. Later versions introduced advanced features such as massive firmware upgrades and enhanced security settings.
With the adoption of standardized protocols, operators gained the ability to monitor a wider range of key performance indicators (KPIs) across large device fleets. These insights became crucial not only for device operation but also for maintaining Quality of Experience (QoE) for end users.
Today, the focus is on leveraging AI-driven applications to predict events, identify root causes of issues, and proactively enhance QoE. This presentation will highlight the most significant advancements and ongoing developments in this field.
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