| NOMA | Non-orthogonal multiple access |
| IoT | Internet of things |
| OMA | Orthogonal multiple access |
| SCMA | Sparse code multiple access |
| PDMA | Pattern division multiple access |
| MIMO | Multiple input multiple output |
| DCP | Difference of convex functions programming |
| QoS | Quality of service |
| BS | Base station |
| UE | User equipment |
| PPPs | Poisson point processes |
| TDD | Time division duplex |
| AWGN | Additive white Gaussian noise |
| SIC | Successive interference cancellation |
| SINR | Signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio |
| Co-OMA | OMA-based cooperative network |
| ORG-DCPA | Opportunistic with DCP-based allocation |
| DRG-FTPA | Dynamic relay grouping with fixed transmit power allocation |
| ORG-FTPA | Opportunistic relay grouping with fixed transmit power allocation |