J.  Vijayalakshmi, K.  Prabu, 
    An Energy Efficient Cluster based Routing Protocol for MANETs using
DCCHSM Algorithm,
    Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
    Volume 14,Issue 15,
    2019,
    Pages 5287-5296,
    ISSN 1816-949x,
    jeasci.2019.5287.5296,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2019.5287.5296)
    Abstract: MANETs or Mobile Ad hoc Networks are computer networks that have mobile devices, self-arranged
functioning without infrastructure and a wireless medium for information distribution. MANET’s have
extraordinary characteristics include dynamic network topology and moving nodes. MANET is very helpful
in regions for networks that require ad hoc connectivity and have devices with mobility. This sudden spurt in
MANETs has attracted research in suggesting optimal routing schemes for MANETs. Further, MANETs are
also vulnerable to attacks of several kinds. Further, the need for better speed and efficiency in these mobile
devices keeps rising every year and the resulting demand for further protocol optimization is seen. This study
proposes an DCCHSM, a hybrid technique using k-means and k-medoids for secure routing efficiency in
MANETs. This study also displays the results of DCCHSM efficiency in its implementation.
    Keywords: MANET;routing protocols;MANET applications;DCCHSM;clustering nodes;routing;security