Computer Networks

Papers
(The median citation count of Computer Networks is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Editorial Board233
Editorial Board198
Experimental assessment of a JANUS-based consensus protocol197
Workforce capacity planning for proactive troubleshooting in the Network Operations Center195
FuzzyDoo: A framework for finding flaws in the 5G landscape194
Privacy-preserving edge caching: A probabilistic approach176
DACS: Efficient resource allocation and power control for D2D communication considering RAN sharing157
Game theory based incentive mechanism for a bi-tiered public blockchain system157
Bi-LSTM/GRU-based anomaly diagnosis for virtual network function instance149
DFQ+: Dynamic queuing for approximate fairness in programmable shared memory switches147
Understanding and addressing concept drift in website fingerprinting135
SharAcc: Enhancing scalability and security in Attribute-Based Access Control with sharding-based blockchain and full decentralization115
Editorial Board115
Balanced wireless crowd charging with mobility prediction and social awareness107
In-network placement of delay-constrained computing tasks in a softwarized intelligent edge105
An anonymity-preserving mobile user authentication protocol for global roaming services94
SRRS: A blockchain fast propagation protocol based on non-Markovian process93
A channel selection game for multi-operator LoRaWAN deployments92
Decentralized Receiver-based Link Stability-aware Forwarding Scheme for NDN-based VANETs91
Randomized distributed self-adjusting tree networks90
Task offloading and multi-cache placement in multi-access mobile edge computing88
An explicit rate control based traffic transmission and schedule scheme in UAV-IOT network slicing system87
MalCon: A blockchain-based malware containment framework for Internet of Things82
A fine-grained compression scheme for block transmission acceleration over IPFS network78
Fair resource optimization for cooperative non-terrestrial vehicular networks76
Swarm intelligence for hole detection and healing in wireless sensor networks74
An efficient certificateless aggregate signature scheme resistant to collusion attacks for VANETs73
(Vehicle’s YB)-based LPB prediction model and anti-LPB (communication link)-reconstruction strategy in the (VLC/RF)-V2X network72
A smart contract-based robotic surgery authentication system for healthcare using 6G-Tactile Internet72
A novel optimization and deep learning enabled resource allocation algorithm using blockchain-based Edge computing in IoT71
Wireless powered NOMA-based cognitive radio for 6G networks71
BGP convergence in an MRAI-free Internet70
An adaptive XSS vulnerability detection method based on hierarchical multi-objective reward-enhanced Dueling Double Deep Q-Network69
Adaptive gradient sparsification with layer and stage-wise for accelerating distributed DNN training69
IoD-Sim: an open-source simulator for 6 G integrated terrestrial/non-terrestrial networks68
BVPM: A blockchain-based scheme for secure and efficient vehicle platoon management68
DAC-UAV: A secure and adaptive task scheduling framework for UAVs based on dynamic anonymous credentials68
Neighbor selection strategies in the wild for CDN/V2V WebRTC live streaming: Can we learn what a good neighbor is?65
Efficient multichannel energy harvesting with dedicated energy transmitters in CR-IoT networks65
Robust function deployment against uncertain recovery time in different protection types with workload-dependent failure probability64
Explainable Artificial Intelligence in communication networks: A use case for failure identification in microwave networks63
Optimizing distributed firewall reconfiguration transients63
Editorial Board63
Beyond immutability: A comprehensive review of redactable blockchain systems63
Symbiotic agents: A novel paradigm for trustworthy AGI-driven networks63
Mobility-Aware Predictive Split Federated Learning for 6G vehicular networks with ultra-low latency guarantees61
AI-enhanced hierarchical routing with Q-learning and graph neural networks for 6G-enabled internet of vehicles61
UAV deployment in WSN system for emergency/remote area applications60
Dominant coverage for target users at the lowest cost under competitive propagation in social networks60
ATT&CK-based Advanced Persistent Threat attacks risk propagation assessment model for zero trust networks59
IEEE 802.11Be WLANs: Performance assessment of multi-link operation with unsaturated queues58
Reinterpreting Usability of Semantic Segmentation Approach for Darknet Traffic Analysis57
SigNet-10: a dataset and CNN-based benchmark for signal-level network traffic classification57
BGP anomaly detection as a group dynamics problem57
NTRU-CLS: Efficient quantum-resistant NTRU lattice-based certificateless signature scheme for VANETs56
Proxy Re-Encryption for Secure Data Sharing with Blockchain in Internet of Medical Things55
A privacy-preserving attribute-based framework for IoT identity lifecycle management55
Priority-aware traffic routing and resource allocation mechanism for space-division multiplexing elastic optical networks53
Self-healing and optimal fault tolerant routing in wireless sensor networks using genetical swarm optimization53
A trust-based incentive mechanism and resource allocation in fog networks53
A many-objective optimization charging scheme for wireless rechargeable sensor networks via mobile charging vehicles53
All in one: Improving GPS accuracy and security via crowdsourcing51
The design of an RIS-assisted FDMA wireless sensor network for sum throughput maximization51
Detecting malicious proxy nodes during IoT network joining phase50
Comparison of energy conservation strategies for 5G NR RedCap service in industrial environment50
A marketplace model for drone-assisted edge computing in 5G scenarios49
Estimation of the success probability of a malicious attacker on blockchain-based edge network48
Deep Reinforcement Learning-based computation offloading and distributed edge service caching for Mobile Edge Computing48
Joint task offloading and resource allocation scheme with UAV assistance in vehicle edge computing networks48
Neural quantile optimization for edge–cloud networking47
A DDoS attack detection and countermeasure scheme based on DWT and auto-encoder neural network for SDN46
Accelerating traffic engineering optimization for segment routing: A recommendation perspective46
Online training data acquisition for federated learning in cloud–edge networks46
Image super resolution based channel estimation for future wireless communication45
Blockchain-Enabled federated learning framework with cantor filtering and reed–Solomon coding for secure healthcare IoT systems45
Modeling and performance evaluation of OpenFlow switches using a MAP/PH/1/n queueing model44
Real-time congestion management in 6G networks via GNN-based detection and queue-aware mitigation44
Beyond selective disclosure: Extending distributed p-ABC implementations by commit-and-prove techniques44
Secure over-the-air software update for connected vehicles44
Lightweight zero-knowledge authentication scheme for IoT embedded devices44
Reinforcement learning based tasks offloading in vehicular edge computing networks44
Quantum enhanced time synchronisation for communication network44
Local Differential Privacy for correlated location data release in ITS44
DCCS: A dual congestion control signals based TCP for datacenter networks43
6CAI: Efficient large-scale IPv6 cellular address identification43
A digital twin-assisted framework for secure task offloading in adaptive vehicular edge computing system43
Fast incremental reconfiguration of dynamic time-sensitive networks at runtime43
An Adversarial Machine Learning Based Approach for Privacy Preserving Face Recognition in Distributed Smart City Surveillance43
MetaSurg-6G: A metaverse-enhanced AI framework for real-time remote surgery using ultra-low latency terahertz communication43
Reunion: Receiver-driven network load balancing mechanism in AI training clusters42
Enhancing IoT performance in wireless and mobile networks through named data networking (NDN) and edge computing integration42
Open set identification of malicious encrypted traffic based on multi-feature fusion42
A novel Congestion Control algorithm based on inverse reinforcement learning with parallel training41
On the impact of Open RAN Fronthaul Control in scenarios with XR Traffic41
Reliability-Aware Placement of Bidirectional Service Function Chains for Efficient Mobile Edge Computing40
Admission control and pricing for multi-tenant network slices in 5G: A learning perspective40
Maintaining source–destination connectivity in uncertain networks under adversarial attack39
Research on lightweight network traffic service classification with interference traffic in large-scale networks39
SIM+: A comprehensive implementation-agnostic information model assisting AI-driven optimization for beyond 5G networks38
Lyapunov-guided Deep Reinforcement Learning for service caching and task offloading in Mobile Edge Computing38
Resource-efficient seamless transitions for high-performance multi-hop UAV multicasting38
Editorial Board37
Coordinated multi-point by distributed hierarchical active inference with sensor feedback37
Towards strong continuous consistency in edge-assisted VR-SGs: Delay-differences sensitive online task redistribution37
Salience-based VNF placement method for evolving multiple network slices37
SP-DG: A programmable packet-level scheduling for queuing delay guarantees in time-critical networks36
Mobility-aware multi-user service placement and resource allocation in edge computing36
Multi-provider NFV network service delegation via average reward reinforcement learning36
Decentralized reinforcement learning-based resource management for dense-interference IoV36
Editorial Board36
Minimize BER without CSI for dynamic RIS-assisted wireless broadcast communication systems35
Learning quantile QoT models to address uncertainty over unseen lightpaths35
An accelerated Benders decomposition approach for virtual base station formation in stochastic Cloud-RANs35
Edge-caching assisted underlay spectrum sharing in large-scale cognitive radio networks34
A forward-secure and efficient authentication protocol through lattice-based group signature in VANETs scenarios34
A covert channel over blockchain based on label tree without long waiting times34
Octopus: Accuracy-aware resource scheduling for multi-video streaming inference at the edge34
ScasDK—An all-in-one test platform for security assurance in 5G core networks34
Research on data security delivery algorithm for crowdsourcing scenario in Internet of Vehicles34
Privacy-preserving and scalable federated blockchain scheme for healthcare 4.034
Q-ICAN: A Q-learning based cache pollution attack mitigation approach for named data networking33
TorVIA: A novel encrypted video identification method based on Tor transmission characteristics33
Dynamic resource allocation for URLLC and eMBB in MEC-NFV 5G networks33
Defining and measuring the resilience of network services33
Decentralized traffic detection utilizing blockchain-federated learning with quality-driven aggregation33
Low-AoI data collection in integrated UAV-UGV-assisted IoT systems based on deep reinforcement learning33
A joint orchestration of security and functionality services at network edge33
Enhancing LoRaWAN scalability with Longest First Slotted CSMA33
Secure and privacy-preserving D2D communication in fog computing services33
BDGraS: Bandwidth-adaptive dual-relation gravity model for efficient cooperative vehicle selection in autonomous driving32
Optimizing handover decisions with skipping mechanisms in 5G mmWave UDNs using reinforcement learning32
RCBPS: Revocable certificate-based proxy signature scheme in the standard model for secure cloudIoT communications32
Real time detection of malicious DoH traffic using statistical analysis32
Performance characterization and profiling of chained CPU-bound Virtual Network Functions32
MuHoW: Distributed protocol for resource sharing in collaborative edge-computing networks32
Leveraging pervasive computing for ambient intelligence: A survey on recent advancements, applications and open challenges31
ArchW3: An adaptive blockchain wallet architecture for Web3 applications31
Revocable -noise federated learning: A quantum-audited and dynamically coordinated framework for zero-loss privacy31
Robust P2P networking connectivity estimation engine for permissionless Bitcoin cryptocurrency31
Incentive mechanism design in blockchain-based hierarchical federated learning over edge clouds31
On studying active radio measurements estimating the mobile network quality of service for the Regulatory Authority's purposes30
An effective data dissemination method in WAIC networks using enhanced CTC30
DDoSBlocker: Enhancing SDN security with time-based address mapping and AI-driven approach30
PrivBoost: A federated learning framework for differentially private tree boosting30
CA-Live360: Crowd-assisted transcoding and delivery for live 360-degree video streaming30
Exploiting smart contracts in PBFT-based blockchains: A case study in medical prescription system30
Corrigendum to “Distributed quantum computing: A survey” [Computer Networks Volume 254 December 2024 110672]29
Attribute-based key management for patient-centric and trusted data access in blockchain-enabled IoMT29
EdgeML: Towards network-accelerated federated learning over wireless edge29
Toward resilient communication architecture: Online network reconfiguration for UAV failure29
Line rate botnet detection with SmartNIC-embedded feature extraction29
Intelligent Horizontal Autoscaling in Edge Computing using a Double Tower Neural Network29
Implementing efficient attribute encryption in IoV under cloud environments29
Optimizing resource allocation for cluster D2D-assisted fog computing networks: A three-layer Stackelberg game approach29
An intelligent task offloading method based on multi-agent deep reinforcement learning in ultra-dense heterogeneous network with mobile edge computing29
VECLLF: A vehicle-edge collaborative lifelong learning framework for anomaly detection in VANETs29
Deep learning for online computation offloading and resource allocation in NOMA29
Res-TranBiLSTM: An intelligent approach for intrusion detection in the Internet of Things29
Oversee effective DDoS detection based on dual frameworks29
Enhancing network security: A novel intrusion detection system utilizing dual-optimization techniques for feature selection and classification29
Multi-UAV trajectory planning for RIS-assisted SWIPT system under connectivity preservation29
A self-adaptive network flow watermarking with robust synchronization29
EE-AIRP: An AI-enhanced energy-efficient routing protocol for IoT-enabled WSNs29
Diffusion-enhanced intrusion detection method for imbalanced network traffic29
Energy-efficient communication for UAV-enabled mobile relay networks29
Cooperative caching algorithm for mobile edge networks based on multi-agent meta reinforcement learning29
Age of collection with non-orthogonal multiple access: A theoretical-plus-experimental study28
Dynamic eMBB scheduling strategy for GBR and NGBR in Non Standalone 5G NR: A deep reinforcement learning approach28
Task offloading and resource allocation in hybrid-powered WPT MEC system: An enhanced deep reinforcement learning method28
Joint beamforming design for STAR-RIS-assisted full-duplex ISAC networks via meta-reinforcement learning28
HDPoA: Honesty-based distributed proof of authority via scalable work consensus protocol for IoT-blockchain applications28
Editorial Board28
Toward pragmatic modeling of privacy information propagation in online social networks28
Editorial Board28
Robust integration of blockchain and explainable federated learning for automated credit scoring28
Quality-driven video streaming for ultra-dense OFDMA heterogeneous networks28
DRAFTEE: A self-adaptive framework for BFT-based consensus to meet fluctuating throughput demands under security constraint28
Editorial Board28
ScaIR: Scalable Intelligent Routing based on Distributed Graph Reinforcement Learning28
Matrix Profile data mining for BGP anomaly detection28
A privacy-preserving key transmission protocol to distribute QRNG keys using zk-SNARKs27
CAAST: Optimizing data communications in satellite networks through Cache and Anycast27
D3: Enhancing reconfigurable datacenters with adaptive demand-oblivious and demand-aware integration27
Provisioning network slice for mobile content delivery in uncertain MEC environment27
Integrating topology and traffic engineering to maximize throughput in reconfigurable networks27
Multiple linear regression-based energy-aware resource allocation in the Fog computing environment27
Irregular repetition slotted Aloha with multiuser detection: A density evolution analysis27
Balanar: Balancing deadline guarantee and Jain’s fairness for inter-datacenter transfers27
Complexity of minimum uplink power scheduling with delay bound for Backbone-assisted PD-NOMA wireless networks27
Optimizing DV-Hop localization through topology-based straight-line distance estimation27
Joint access point selection and resource allocation for optimizing energy efficiency in aggregated VLC-RF network26
A Survey on harnessing the Applications of Mobile Computing in Healthcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Solutions26
Decentralized and collaborative machine learning framework for IoT26
Deep Reinforcement Learning for intrusion detection in Internet of Things: Best practices, lessons learnt, and open challenges26
PADAL - Passive Acoustic Detection and Localisation: Low energy underwater wireless vessel tracking network26
Reinforcement learning based routing for time-aware shaper scheduling in time-sensitive networks26
Performance modeling and comparison of URLLC and eMBB coexistence strategies in 5G new radio systems26
FBBTrust: Decentralized trust modeling in 6G via fuzzy inference, BiLSTM, and blockchain26
Blockchain security threats: A comprehensive classification and impact assessment26
Reliability-aware hybrid SFC backup and deployment in edge computing26
Together may be better: A novel framework and high-consistency feature for proxy traffic analysis25
Blockchain-enabled dynamic toll collection in highway VANETs using distance and weight-based payment with local validation25
Scalable Load Balancing scheme for wireless distributed controllers in SDDC25
PEZD: A practical and effective zero-delay defense against website fingerprinting25
A blockchain-based secure data-sharing framework for Software Defined Wireless Body Area Networks25
Deep learning for encrypted traffic classification in the face of data drift: An empirical study25
Slice aware baseband function splitting and placement in disaggregated 5G Radio Access Network25
A multipath routing protocol for secure energy efficient communication in Wireless Sensor Networks25
Two-phase authentication for secure vehicular digital twin communications25
Enhancing intrusion detection performance using GCN-LOF: A hybrid graph-based anomaly detection approach25
Optimal obfuscation of awareness messages: Improving users’ unlinkability in Intelligent Transport Systems25
An extensible quantum network simulator built on ns-3: Q2NS design and evaluation25
Joint user grouping and resource allocation scheme based on user satisfaction management for indoor multicolor VLC-NOMA network25
Access mechanism for period flows of non-deterministic end systems for time-sensitive networks25
Full duplex based collision detection to enhance the V2X sidelink autonomous mode24
Sum computation rate maximization for wireless powered OFDMA-based mobile edge computing network24
AAE-DSVDD: A one-class classification model for VPN traffic identification24
Enhanced LR-FHSS receiver for headerless frame recovery in space–terrestrial integrated IoT networks24
Design and implementation of ARA wireless living lab for rural broadband and applications24
Studying and improving the performance of ETSI ITS contention-based forwarding (CBF) in urban and highway scenarios: S-FoT+24
Surveying cybersecurity vulnerabilities and countermeasures for enhancing UAV security24
Block-PAD: A blockchain-enabled framework for resilient and flexible CBDC transactions leveraging digital identity24
Access selection and service placement in mobile edge computing networks24
Corrigendum to “Reciprocal signal generation method for making symmetric keys over internet” [Computer Networks 276 (2026) 111989]24
A survey on how network simulators serve reinforcement learning in wireless networks24
Digital twin approach to estimating and utilizing the capacity region of wireless ad hoc networks24
UGL: A comprehensive hybrid model integrating GCN and LSTM for enhanced intrusion detection in UAV controller area networks24
Editorial Board23
TAO: A real-time network traffic analysis task orchestration framework with optimized filtering and scheduling23
Using virtual function replacement to mitigate 0-day attacks in a multi-vendor NFV-based network23
Location constrained virtual optical network embedding in space-division multiplexing elastic optical networks23
Network anomaly detection in cars: A case for time-sensitive stream filtering and policing23
Betastack: Enhancing base station traffic prediction with network-specific Large Language Models23
ProxyCorr: robust traffic correlation attacks via mixed spatio-temporal analysis in encrypted proxy networks23
Device-to-device IoT system-based security protocol for agreeing on social meetings23
AI/ML for beyond 5G systems: Concepts, technology enablers & solutions23
A PLS-HECC-based device authentication and key agreement scheme for smart home networks23
A multi-node attack scheme based on community partitioning in large scale infrastructure networks23
In-network aggregation enabled multiple sub-blocks parallel repair in erasure-coded storage system23
P4+NFV: Optimal offloading from P4 switches to NFV for diverse traffic streams23
EPIoT: Enhanced privacy preservation based blockchain mechanism for internet-of-things23
Deep learning approaches for vehicle type classification with 3-D magnetic sensor23
GCP: A multi-strategy improved wireless sensor network model for environmental monitoring23
Privacy-preserving local clustering coefficient query on structured encrypted graphs23
A cost and demand sensitive adjustment algorithm for service function chain in data center network22
An adaptive GA-based slice provisioning method for vertical industries in 5G and beyond networks22
Intraflow temporal correlation-based network traffic prediction22
Measuring DoH with web ads22
A lightweight anonymity protocol at terabit speeds on programmable switches22
A dynamic policy for selecting D2D mobile relays22
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