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@article{197361,
        author = {Riya Dodke and Sandhya Patil and Poonam Walale and Eshali Wasnik},
        title = {A Secure and Intelligent Hybrid MANET System for Infrastructure-Independent Communication},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6736-6743},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197361},
        abstract = {This paper presents an AI-driven secure hybrid Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) designed for communication in infrastructure-free environments such as disaster zones, military operations, and remote areas. Unlike traditional systems that depend on internet connectivity and centralized infrastructure, the proposed system enables direct device-to-device communication using hybrid protocols including Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, and LoRa. An AI-based Q-learning routing algorithm dynamically selects optimal communication paths, improving reliability and efficiency. Security is ensured through AES-256 encryption, SHA-256 hashing, and a blockchain-inspired verification mechanism. Experimental results demonstrate improved throughput, reduced latency, and enhanced packet delivery ratio, making the system suitable for real-time tactical communication.},
        keywords = {Tactical Communication, AI-based Routing, Q-Learning, MANET, Infrastructure-Free Network, LoRa, Wi-Fi Direct, Blockchain Security},
        month = {April},
        }