IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials

Papers
(The H4-Index of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 96. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)
ArticleCitations
Table of Contents1539
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey969
Editorial Fifth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials802
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways795
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey718
Integrated Sonar and Communication: A Survey637
Graph Neural Networks for Next-Generation-IoT: Recent Advances and Open Challenges608
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey495
Towards Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges459
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems445
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing434
A Tutorial-cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook417
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey397
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography380
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses364
Quantum Federated Learning: A Comprehensive Survey362
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision359
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks356
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey341
Quantum Transduction: Enabling Quantum Networking338
A Survey on DRL Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations323
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges320
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions290
A Survey on Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network Security in 6G270
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks266
Cellular, Wide-Area, and Non-Terrestrial IoT: A Survey on 5G Advances and the Road Toward 6G255
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials251
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials250
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey242
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey240
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs235
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey229
A Survey of Physical Layer Techniques for Secure Wireless Communications in Industry225
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey223
Channel Nonstationarity and Consistency for Beyond 5G and 6G: A Survey221
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey220
Physical Layer Aspects of Quantum Communications: A Survey216
A Survey of Intelligent Network Slicing Management for Industrial IoT: Integrated Approaches for Smart Transportation, Smart Energy, and Smart Factory216
How Deep the Theory of Quantum Communications Goes: Superadditivity, Superactivation and Causal Activation216
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory210
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions207
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective204
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues197
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review194
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories192
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey191
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management180
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey179
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security174
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks173
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges171
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey169
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey169
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities167
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking166
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey165
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook164
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions158
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications156
Editorial: Second Quarter 2022 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials156
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges148
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey143
When Federated Learning Meets Quantum Computing: Survey and Research Opportunities139
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback138
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective135
Surveying Trust-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Future Directions134
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial131
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions129
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions128
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges125
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey124
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges122
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions122
A Survey on Channel Estimation and Practical Passive Beamforming Design for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Wireless Communications121
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services117
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists117
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art and Future Vision117
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications116
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces115
Generative AI-Empowered Secure Communications in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks: A Survey and Tutorial115
Survey on Issues and Recent Advances in Vehicular Public-Key Infrastructure (VPKI)114
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification113
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites112
Zero Touch Management: A Survey of Network Automation Solutions for 5G and 6G Networks112
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas110
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook110
Terahertz Channel Propagation Phenomena, Measurement Techniques and Modeling for 6G Wireless Communication Applications: A Survey, Open Challenges and Future Research Directions109
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks109
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues107
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective106
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces101
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence100
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems97
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds97
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)97
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks97
Wireless Blockchain Meets 6G: The Future Trustworthy and Ubiquitous Connectivity96
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges96
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality of Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence96
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