OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 21. 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.)

Article	Citations
Table of Contents	2019
Editorial Fifth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	1071
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey	788
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography	556
Integrated Sonar and Communication: A Survey	470
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey	417
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing	400
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways	373
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems	361
Toward Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges	351
A Tutorial on AI-Empowered Integrated Sensing and Communications	346
Graph Neural Networks for Next-Generation-IoT: Recent Advances and Open Challenges	318
A Tutorial-Cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook	293
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey	289
Nano-Bio Systems for Intra-Body Sensing, Actuation, and Communication in the Terahertz Band and Beyond	285
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	281
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses	279
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision	271
Fluid Antennas: Pioneering a New Era in Next-Generation Wireless Communications	265
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey	259
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks	252
Integrated Sensing and Communications Over the Years: An Evolution Perspective	246
A Survey on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Assisted Optical Wireless Communications	238
“X of Information” Continuum: A Survey on AI-Driven Multi-Dimensional Metrics for Next-Generation Networked Systems	232
A Survey on DRL-Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations	229

A Tutorial on SDR-Based NB-IoT PHY: Synchronization, Demodulation, and Validation	226
Quantum Transduction: Enabling Quantum Networking	225
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges	224
Quantum Federated Learning: A Comprehensive Survey	219
Low-Latency Video Streaming: Applications, Challenges, and Trends	217
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks	216
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions	215
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	208
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	202
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey	197
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey	192
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey	192
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey	192
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs	183
Intrusion Detection and Prevention for Intra- and Inter-Vehicle Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	177
Generative AI Meets 6G and Beyond: Diffusion Models for Semantic Communications	174
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey	173
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review	164
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions	160
Physical-Layer Aspects of Quantum Communications: A Survey	157
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory	155
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective	153
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues	153
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories	152
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey	146
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges	139
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications	139
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security	134
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey	132
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks	131
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	130
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey	129
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey	127
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management	124
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions	123
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook	123
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking	121
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities	120
Front Cover	120
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges	117
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey	116
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions	113
When Federated Learning Meets Quantum Computing: Survey and Research Opportunities	111
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges	107
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions	107
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective	106
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services	105
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey	103
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions	101
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges	100

Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial	100
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback	99
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists	98
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook	97
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art, and Future Vision	97
Generative AI-Empowered Secure Communications in Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks: A Survey and Tutorial	95
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces	94
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications	94
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification	93
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence	91
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective	91
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces	90
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues	90
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites	88
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks	85
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas	85
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds	85
Federated Learning for 6G Security: A Survey on Threats, Solutions, and Research Directions	84
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)	84
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality-of-Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence	83
GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Threats in UAV Navigation: Countermeasure Status and Challenges	82
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks	82
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems	81
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges	81
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems	81
Integrating Communication, Sensing and Security: Progress and Prospects of PLS in ISAC Systems	80
A Systematic Review of Human Activity Recognition Based on Mobile Devices: Overview, Progress and Trends	80
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey	80
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions	79
RIS-Assisted Physical Layer Security in Emerging RF and Optical Wireless Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	79
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era	77
Wireless Blockchain Meets 6G: The Future Trustworthy and Ubiquitous Connectivity	75
A Survey on Beyond 5G Network Slicing for Smart Cities Applications	74
A Tutorial on Extremely Large-Scale MIMO for 6G: Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Applications	73
Editorial Third Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	73
A Tutorial on Near-Field XL-MIMO Communications Toward 6G	73
Leveraging Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Engineering in Programmable Networks: A Survey	72
Optimal Control and Communication Strategies in Multi-Energy Generation Grid	71
Managing O-RAN Networks: xApp Development From Zero to Hero	70
Edge-Enhanced Intelligence: A Comprehensive Survey of Large Language Models and Edge-Cloud Computing Synergy	69
Identification Techniques in the Internet of Things: Survey, Taxonomy and Research Frontier	69
Blockchain Security Risk Assessment in Quantum Era, Migration Strategies, and Proactive Defense	68
A Survey on Large Language Models for Communication, Network, and Service Management: Application Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions	67
Internet of Digital Twin: Framework, Applications, and Enabling Technologies	67
Revolution of Wireless Signal Recognition for 6G: Recent Advances, Challenges and Future Directions	66
Models, Methods, and Solutions for Multicasting in 5G/6G mmWave and Sub-THz Systems	66
A Survey on Approximate Edge AI for Energy Efficient Autonomous Driving Services	65
Federated Learning in IoT Environments: Examining the Three-Way See-Saw for Privacy, Model-Performance, and Network-Efficiency	65
Toward 6G Optical Fronthaul: A Survey on Enabling Technologies and Research Perspectives	65
Edge Video Analytics: A Survey on Applications, Systems and Enabling Techniques	65
Table of Contents	65
Open RAN for 6G Networks: Architecture, Use Cases and Open Issues	65
Domain Generalization in Machine Learning Models for Wireless Communications: Concepts, State-of-the-Art, and Open Issues	64
Hybrid GNN-Centric Architectures for AI-Native 6G Wireless Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	63
Spectrum Sharing and Interference Management for 6G LEO Satellite-Terrestrial Network Integration	63
A Comprehensive Survey on Synthetic Network Traffic Generation	63
Reliable and Efficient Data Collection in UAV-Based IoT Networks	63
A Survey on Magnetic Sensing and Communication: Technologies, Sensors, and Applications	62
Multi-Satellite Cooperative Communications for 6G: Fundamentals, System Design, and Applications	62
A Survey on Random Access Protocols in Direct-Access LEO Satellite-Based IoT Communication	62
A Survey on Human Profile Information Inference via Wireless Signals	62
Transitioning From Federated Learning to Quantum Federated Learning in Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey	62
Quantum Cryptography in 5G Networks: A Comprehensive Overview	61
From Simulators to Digital Twins for Enabling Emerging Cellular Networks: A Tutorial and Survey	61
Quantum Computing in Wireless Communications and Networking: A Tutorial-cum-Survey	61
A Survey on Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Internet Traffic Classification and Prediction, and Intrusion Detection	61
Advances in Machine Learning-Driven Cognitive Radio for Wireless Networks: A Survey	60
Survey on Machine Learning for Traffic-Driven Service Provisioning in Optical Networks	59
A Systematic Survey and Comparative Analysis of Angular-Based Indoor Localization and Positioning Technologies	57
Reinforcement-Learning-Based Intrusion Detection in Communication Networks: A Review	57
Terahertz Communications and Sensing for 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Review	57
Table of Contents	56
A Survey of Wireless Sensing Security From a Role-Based View	54
Distributed Machine Learning for Autonomous Agent Swarm: A Survey	52
Advances and Open Challenges in Federated Foundation Models	52
Integrated Sensing and Edge AI: Realizing Intelligent Perception in 6G	52
Quantum Reinforcement Learning for UAV-Enhanced Next-Generation Wireless Communications	52
A Tutorial on the Characterisation and Modelling of Low Layer Functional Splits for Flexible Radio Access Networks in 5G and Beyond	51
Radar and Camera Fusion for Object Detection and Tracking: A Comprehensive Survey	51
Interference Burden in Wireless Communications: A Comprehensive Survey From PHY Layer Perspective	51

Multi-Satellite MIMO Systems for Direct Satellite-to-Device Communications: A Survey	51
Multibeam High Throughput Satellite: Hardware Foundation, Resource Allocation, and Precoding	50
A Survey on X.509 Public-Key Infrastructure, Certificate Revocation, and Their Modern Implementation on Blockchain and Ledger Technologies	49
A Survey on Intelligent Predictive Maintenance (IPdM) in the Era of Fully Connected Intelligence	49
A Survey on Trustworthy Edge Intelligence: From Security and Reliability to Transparency and Sustainability	48
Privacy-Preserving Data-Driven Learning Models for Emerging Communication Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	48
Toward the Integration and Convergence Between 5G and TSN Technologies and Architectures for Industrial Communications: A Survey	47
Metaverse Communications, Networking, Security, and Applications: Research Issues, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions	47
A Critical Survey of EEG-Based BCI Systems for Applications in Industrial Internet of Things	46
Online Network DoS/DDoS Detection: Sampling, Change Point Detection, and Machine Learning Methods	46
From Data Mirror to Smart Copilot: A Survey on NextG Semantic Communication for Propelling Digital Twin World Into Cognitive Stage	45
Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications: From System Coexistence to Networked Mutualism	45
Navigating Industry 5.0: A Survey of Key Enabling Technologies, Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities	43
RIS-Assisted Visible Light Communication Systems: A Tutorial	43
A Contemporary Survey on Semantic Communications: Theory of Mind, Generative AI, and Deep Joint Source-Channel Coding	43
Advanced Learning Algorithms for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) Systems in 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Survey	43
A Survey on Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials	43
A Survey on Blockchain for Healthcare: Challenges, Benefits, and Future Directions	41
A Survey on Integration of Network Communication into Vehicle Real-Time Motion Control	41
Semantics-Empowered Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network: New Paradigm, Frameworks, and Challenges	41
A Tutorial on NYUSIM: Sub-Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Channel Simulator for 5G, 6G, and Beyond	40
Collaborative Sensing and Communication for Intelligent Connected Vehicles: A Comprehensive Survey	40
The Metaverse: Survey, Trends, Novel Pipeline Ecosystem & Future Directions	40
Editorial: Third Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	40
A Survey of Adaptive Routing Techniques in Two-Dimensional Network-on-Chip Architectures	40
Editorial: Second Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	38
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in 6G Radio Localization: A Survey of Recent Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges	37
A Tutorial on O-RAN Deployment Solutions for 5G: From Simulation to Emulated and Real Testbeds	37
A Survey and Comparative Analysis of Security Properties of CAN Authentication Protocols	36
RIS-Empowered Satellite-Aerial-Terrestrial Networks With PD-NOMA	36
A Survey of Security in UAVs and FANETs: Issues, Threats, Analysis of Attacks, and Solutions	36
Socialized Learning: A Survey of the Paradigm Shift for Edge Intelligence in Networked Systems	35
A Tutorial on Internet of Behaviors: Concept, Architecture, Technology, Applications, and Challenges	35
A Survey on Network Slicing Security: Attacks, Challenges, Solutions and Research Directions	35
Blockchain Intelligence for Internet of Vehicles: Challenges and Solutions	35
AI-Empowered Virtual Network Embedding: A Comprehensive Survey	34
A Survey of Quantum Deep Reinforcement Learning for Resource Allocation in Future Wireless Networks	33
A Tutorial on MIMO-OFDM ISAC: From Far-Field to Near-Field	32
Federated Learning-Empowered Mobile Network Management for 5G and Beyond Networks: From Access to Core	32
Distributed Artificial Intelligence Empowered by End-Edge-Cloud Computing: A Survey	32
Two Decades of Research Progress in Resource Allocation for PLC Systems: From Core Concepts to Frontiers	32
A Survey on Satellite Computing: Connecting the Dots Between Networks and Applications	31
A Tutorial on Near-Field Driven 6G Networks	30
Cybersecurity of Satellite Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey of the Space, Ground, and Links Segments	30
Editorial First Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	30
A Comprehensive Survey of Knowledge-Driven Deep Learning for Intelligent Wireless Network Optimization in 6G	30
A Comprehensive Survey of Large AI Models for Future Communications: Foundations, Applications, and Challenges	29
Hardware Security for Internet of Things Identity Assurance	29
Explainable AI in 6G O-RAN: A Tutorial and Survey on Architecture, Use Cases, Challenges, and Future Research	28
To Migrate or Not to Migrate: An Analysis of Operator Migration in Distributed Stream Processing	28
A Survey on XAI for 5G and Beyond Security: Technical Aspects, Challenges and Research Directions	27
A Survey on Network Management for xANET: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Directions	27
When Crowdsensing Meets Smart Cities: A Comprehensive Survey and New Perspectives	27
A Tutorial on Radio System-Level Simulations With Emphasis on 3GPP 5G-Advanced and Beyond	27
A Survey on Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computation	27
A Tutorial-Cum-Survey on Percolation Theory With Applications in Large-Scale Wireless Networks	26
Editorial: Third Quarter 2023 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	26
A Survey on Applications of Cache-Aided NOMA	26
Table of Contents	26
Intrusion Detection in the Automotive Domain: A Comprehensive Review	25
Editorial First Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	25
A Survey of Public IoT Datasets for Network Security Research	25
Resource Management, Security, and Privacy Issues in Semantic Communications: A Survey	25
Quantum AI-Enhanced IoT–Fog Communication: A Survey From Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Perspective	24
Seamless Connectivity: The Power of Integrating Power Line and Wireless Communications	24
Federated Learning for Urban Sensing Systems: A Comprehensive Survey on Attacks, Defences, Incentive Mechanisms, and Applications	23
Evolution of RAN Architectures Toward 6G: Motivation, Development, and Enabling Technologies	23
Toward Autonomous Multi-UAV Wireless Network: A Survey of Reinforcement Learning-Based Approaches	23
Table of Contents	23
A Survey on Multi-AP Coordination Approaches Over Emerging WLANs: Future Directions and Open Challenges	23
Table of Contents	22
Traffic-Aware Reliable Scheduling in TSCH Networks for Industry 4.0: A Systematic Mapping Review	22
QR Decomposition-Based Cyclic Prefixed Single-Carrier Transmissions for Cooperative Communications: Concepts and Research Landscape	22
Tackling Cyberattacks Through AI-Based Reactive Systems: A Holistic Review and Future Vision	22
A Tutorial on the Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (TT&C) for Space Missions	21
Generalized Pinching-Antenna Systems: A Tutorial on Principles, Design Strategies, and Future Directions	21
A Tutorial on Privacy, RCM and Its Implications in WLAN	21
A Survey on Reconfigurable and Movable Antennas for Wireless Communications and Sensing	21