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Durham Research Online (DRO) is the University’s Open Access repository for publications. The primary purpose of DRO is to provide open access to publications authored by staff and students affiliated with Durham University.

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Optimizing Air-borne Network-in-a-box Deployment for Efficient Remote Coverage (2024)
Journal Article
Javed, S., Alouini, M.-S., & Wang, C.-X. (in press). Optimizing Air-borne Network-in-a-box Deployment for Efficient Remote Coverage. IEEE Internet of Things Journal,

Among many envisaged drivers for sixth generation (6G), one is from the United Nation's Sustainability Development Goals 2030 to eliminate digital inequality. Remote coverage in sparsely populated areas, difficult terrains or emergency scenarios requ... Read More about Optimizing Air-borne Network-in-a-box Deployment for Efficient Remote Coverage.

The density dialectic: Between hard and gentle densification in London (2024)
Journal Article
Habermehl, V., & McFarlane, C. (in press). The density dialectic: Between hard and gentle densification in London. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research,

Density is critical to cities, but how might we conceive and research its role in urban development? We argue that a conceptualisation of the ‘density dialectic’ offers a productive response. Drawing on research on urban development in Tower Hamlets... Read More about The density dialectic: Between hard and gentle densification in London.

Density textures: The crowd, everyday life, and urban poverty in Manila (2024)
Journal Article
McFarlane, C., Saguin, K., & Cunanan, K. (in press). Density textures: The crowd, everyday life, and urban poverty in Manila. Urban Geography,

While there is a long and varied history of research on urban density, there is little work examining how high-density urbanism (HDU) is perceived and experienced amongst marginalised residents. Yet, paying attention to how residents understand densi... Read More about Density textures: The crowd, everyday life, and urban poverty in Manila.