Research Article

Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks

Volume: 13 Number: 2 December 24, 2025
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Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a novel reinforcement learning (RL)-aided adaptive scheduling mechanism for fair resource scheduling of enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) and Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC) traffic in 5G networks. To this end, we introduce a comprehensive Simulink simulation tool that visually facilitates intelligent QoS management based on adaptive thresholds and feedback performance loops. The suggested approach dynamically allocates resources by designing RL-like adaptive learning logic using off-the- shelf Simulink blocks. It also adapts in real-time to evolving traffic conditions by providing quality-of-service (QoS) differentiation. Experimental results demonstrate that our method achieves a 67% improvement in system efficiency and a 45% reduction in QoS violations compared to conventional baselines. This reflects effective learning dynamics and improved resource utilization, with O(1) computational complexity per scheduling decision.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Information Systems Development Methodologies and Practice, Software Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 24, 2025

Publication Date

December 24, 2025

Submission Date

July 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
Alpay, K., Erel-ozcevik, M., & Özçift, A. (2025). Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, 13(2), 333-340. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1749404
AMA
1.Alpay K, Erel-ozcevik M, Özçift A. Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science. 2025;13(2):333-340. doi:10.18586/msufbd.1749404
Chicago
Alpay, Kasım, Muge Erel-ozcevik, and Akın Özçift. 2025. “Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for EMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13 (2): 333-40. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1749404.
EndNote
Alpay K, Erel-ozcevik M, Özçift A (December 1, 2025) Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13 2 333–340.
IEEE
[1]K. Alpay, M. Erel-ozcevik, and A. Özçift, “Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks”, Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 333–340, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.18586/msufbd.1749404.
ISNAD
Alpay, Kasım - Erel-ozcevik, Muge - Özçift, Akın. “Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for EMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science 13/2 (December 1, 2025): 333-340. https://doi.org/10.18586/msufbd.1749404.
JAMA
1.Alpay K, Erel-ozcevik M, Özçift A. Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science. 2025;13:333–340.
MLA
Alpay, Kasım, et al. “Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for EMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks”. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science, vol. 13, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 333-40, doi:10.18586/msufbd.1749404.
Vancouver
1.Kasım Alpay, Muge Erel-ozcevik, Akın Özçift. Reinforcement Learning-Enhanced Fair Resource Management for eMBB and URLLC Traffic in 5G Networks. Mus Alparslan University Journal of Science. 2025 Dec. 1;13(2):333-40. doi:10.18586/msufbd.1749404