Citation :

Sunitha M K, Brijesh Mishra, "Exponential Tactical Unit Algorithm based Network Slicing and Resource Provisioning in 6G," International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 13, no. 7, pp. 286-296, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V13I7P120

Abstract

Network slicing and resource provisioning in 6G focus on creating multiple customized virtual networks over a shared infrastructure. However, these approaches also introduce challenges, like increased architectural complexity, higher implementation costs, security vulnerabilities between slices in resource optimization across highly dynamic and heterogeneous network environments. In this work, Exponentially Tactical Unit Algorithm (ETUA) is devised for network slicing in 6G. Initially, blockchain-enabled 6G network is simulated, and the set of features, like user device type, delay rate and packet loss rate are collected from various devices. Moreover, network slicing is done by ETUA that integrates Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) and Tactical Unit Algorithm (TUA). Finally, resource allocation is performed using Attention High-order Deep Network (AHoNet) by considering the parameters that includes bit error probability, sum rate and trust. The efficacy of ETUA is examined by bit error probability, utility and latency with 0.012, 0.950 and 0.509 Sec.

Keywords

Network slicing, Resource provisioning, Exponentially Weighted Moving Average, Tactical Unit Algorithm, Attention High-order Deep Network.

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