Deliverable D5.1 - Semantic Network Resource Management (intermediary specification)

This deliverable presents intermediate results from the 6G-GOALS project focusing on the specification and evaluation of semantic network resource management mechanisms. It introduces novel AI-driven strategies for optimizing spectrum sharing and orchestrating computational resources in Goal-Oriented (GO) and Semantic-Oriented (SO) communication scenarios. Building on previous investigations, this document explores advanced concepts such as Semantic Cognitive Radio (S-CR), goal-effectiveness metrics, Over-the-Air Computing (OAC), and dynamic Deep Neural Network (DNN) splitting with Early Exiting (EE). It provides simulation insights and experimental results demonstrating how semantic and goal-driven paradigms can improve energy efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance spectral efficiency in future 6G networks. Furthermore, it proposes dynamic orchestration techniques that leverage semantic awareness and learning-based adaptation to optimize resource utilization in heterogeneous and resource-constrained environments.