SARAC4N: Socially and Resource-Aware Caching in Clustered Content-Centric Networks

Amir Raza Khan (), Umar Shoaib () and Hannan Bin Liaqat
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Amir Raza Khan: Department of Computer Science, University of Gujrat, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
Umar Shoaib: Department of Computer Science, University of Gujrat, Gujrat 50700, Pakistan
Hannan Bin Liaqat: Department of Computer Science, University of Education, Lahore 54770, Pakistan

Future Internet, 2025, vol. 17, issue 8, 1-23

Abstract: The Content-Centric Network (CCN) presents an alternative to the conventional TCP/IP network, where IP is fundamental for communication between the source and destination. Instead of relying on IP addresses, CCN emphasizes content to enable efficient data distribution through caching and delivery. The increasing demand of graphic-intensive applications requires minimal response time and optimized resource utilization. Therefore, the CCN plays a vital role due to its efficient architecture and content management approach. To reduce data retrieval delays in CCNs, traditional methods improve caching mechanisms through clustering. However, these methods do not address the optimal use of resources, including CPU, memory, storage, and available links, along with the incorporation of social awareness. This study proposes SARAC4N, a socially and resource-aware caching framework for clustered Content-Centric Networks that integrates dual-head clustering and popularity-driven content placement. It enhances caching efficiency, reduces retrieval delays, and improves resource utilization across heterogeneous network topologies. This approach will help resolve congestion issues while enhancing social awareness, lowering error rates, and ensuring efficient content delivery. The proposed Socially and Resource-Aware Caching in Clustered Content-Centric Network (SARAC4N) enhances caching effectiveness by optimally utilizing resources and positioning them with social awareness within the cluster. Furthermore, it enhances metrics such as data retrieval time, reduces computation and memory usage, minimizes data redundancy, optimizes network usage, and lowers storage requirements, all while maintaining a very low error rate.

Keywords: social awareness; content-centric networking; resource utilization; efficient data retrieval; content disbursement and socially and resource-aware caching in content-centric clustered networks (SARAC4N) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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