Analysis of the increase and decrease algorithms for congestion avoidance in computer networks
Computer Networks and ISDN Systems
Data networks (2nd ed.)
Link-sharing and resource management models for packet networks
IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON)
Fair end-to-end window-based congestion control
IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON)
A game theoretic framework for bandwidth allocation and pricing in broadband networks
IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON)
To be fair or efficient or a bit of both
Computers and Operations Research
A novel proposal to improve fairness in TCP Reno
International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems
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In the Internet literature, the concept of efficiency is mainly associated with the bandwidth allocation policy under which the network operates. Consequently, efficiency is measured as the ratio of the aggregate out flow to in flow traffic in a network. In situation of a constant charge per unit bandwidth to the users, a high efficiency fulfills the network provider's objectives of profit/revenue maximization. While fairness concept focuses on the normative distribution of network resources among competing flows and consequent responses within the involved transport protocols. In our study partly depicted in this paper, we investigate the interplay between the two concepts under the influence of the social dynamics coupled with network operators' urge of profit maximization. In this paper, we model a network and introduce control approaches to address the upraising social dynamics' distortion of the fairness concept on the Internet. The evaluation approach suits best developing regions and emerging economies where such distortion in poor infrastructure may lead to flow starvation and eventually system imbalances.