IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials

Papers
(The H4-Index of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 90. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
ArticleCitations
Table of Contents1356
Towards Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges909
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey742
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey715
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography646
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing570
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses549
Editorial Fifth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials471
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways417
A Tutorial-cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook413
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems390
Graph Neural Networks for Next-Generation-IoT: Recent Advances and Open Challenges373
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey363
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey357
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges342
A Survey on DRL Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations335
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision328
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions328
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey315
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks304
A Survey on Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network Security in 6G295
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks284
Cellular, Wide-Area, and Non-Terrestrial IoT: A Survey on 5G Advances and the Road Toward 6G261
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials237
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey230
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs229
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials223
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey223
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey217
Channel Nonstationarity and Consistency for Beyond 5G and 6G: A Survey217
A Survey of Physical Layer Techniques for Secure Wireless Communications in Industry209
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey205
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey203
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory201
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories200
How Deep the Theory of Quantum Communications Goes: Superadditivity, Superactivation and Causal Activation199
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review194
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues190
A Survey of Intelligent Network Slicing Management for Industrial IoT: Integrated Approaches for Smart Transportation, Smart Energy, and Smart Factory190
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective187
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions186
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey179
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey179
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications172
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking171
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey167
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions166
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security164
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey163
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management159
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey156
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks154
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities154
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges149
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook148
Editorial: Second Quarter 2022 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials148
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges147
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges140
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective134
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions131
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial126
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey122
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback117
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions116
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges116
A Survey on Channel Estimation and Practical Passive Beamforming Design for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Wireless Communications115
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions115
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services111
Surveying Trust-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Future Directions111
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey110
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art and Future Vision110
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification109
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists107
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence107
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues106
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective105
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites105
Terahertz Channel Propagation Phenomena, Measurement Techniques and Modeling for 6G Wireless Communication Applications: A Survey, Open Challenges and Future Research Directions103
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas102
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces102
Zero Touch Management: A Survey of Network Automation Solutions for 5G and 6G Networks102
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces101
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications100
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook100
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks96
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds95
Survey on Issues and Recent Advances in Vehicular Public-Key Infrastructure (VPKI)95
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges93
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems92
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality of Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence91
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