IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials

Papers
(The TQCC of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 74. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
ArticleCitations
Table of Contents1425
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey929
Editorial Fifth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials768
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways751
A Tutorial-cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook676
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing599
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey574
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems477
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey429
Graph Neural Networks for Next-Generation-IoT: Recent Advances and Open Challenges426
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey409
Towards Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges383
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography383
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses371
Quantum Transduction: Enabling Quantum Networking350
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions348
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks342
A Survey on DRL Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations341
A Survey on Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network Security in 6G327
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision312
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey309
Cellular, Wide-Area, and Non-Terrestrial IoT: A Survey on 5G Advances and the Road Toward 6G302
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks279
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges254
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials243
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey240
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials237
Channel Nonstationarity and Consistency for Beyond 5G and 6G: A Survey229
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey228
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs228
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey220
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey218
A Survey of Physical Layer Techniques for Secure Wireless Communications in Industry213
How Deep the Theory of Quantum Communications Goes: Superadditivity, Superactivation and Causal Activation211
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues210
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory206
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey204
A Survey of Intelligent Network Slicing Management for Industrial IoT: Integrated Approaches for Smart Transportation, Smart Energy, and Smart Factory203
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review199
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories195
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective192
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions190
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey186
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey181
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management180
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications178
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey169
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey169
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook168
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security168
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions165
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks163
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges161
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey160
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities156
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking156
Editorial: Second Quarter 2022 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials152
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges151
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback144
When Federated Learning Meets Quantum Computing: Survey and Research Opportunities140
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions134
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective132
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges129
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey126
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey124
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial122
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions121
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services120
Surveying Trust-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Future Directions117
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges115
A Survey on Channel Estimation and Practical Passive Beamforming Design for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Wireless Communications114
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art and Future Vision112
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions112
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists111
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification111
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas110
Survey on Issues and Recent Advances in Vehicular Public-Key Infrastructure (VPKI)109
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook109
Zero Touch Management: A Survey of Network Automation Solutions for 5G and 6G Networks108
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces107
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence107
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces107
Terahertz Channel Propagation Phenomena, Measurement Techniques and Modeling for 6G Wireless Communication Applications: A Survey, Open Challenges and Future Research Directions106
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks106
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective105
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds102
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues101
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites100
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications97
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks95
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges95
Intelligent Omni-Surfaces: Simultaneous Refraction and Reflection for Full-Dimensional Wireless Communications93
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)92
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems91
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era90
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality of Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence90
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions89
An Introduction to Online Video Game QoS and QoE Influencing Factors89
A Tutorial on Extremely Large-Scale MIMO for 6G: Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Applications87
A Survey on Trust Models in Heterogeneous Networks87
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems87
A Survey on Beyond 5G Network Slicing for Smart Cities Applications87
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey85
A Tutorial on Near-Field XL-MIMO Communications Toward 6G85
A Systematic Review of Human Activity Recognition Based on Mobile Devices: Overview, Progress and Trends84
Wireless Blockchain Meets 6G: The Future Trustworthy and Ubiquitous Connectivity83
Holistic Network Virtualization and Pervasive Network Intelligence for 6G82
RIS-Assisted Physical Layer Security in Emerging RF and Optical Wireless Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey82
Federated Learning in IoT Environments: Examining the Three-way See-saw for Privacy, Model-Performance, and Network-Efficiency81
Revolution of Wireless Signal Recognition for 6G: Recent Advances, Challenges and Future Directions80
Optimal Control and Communication Strategies in Multi-Energy Generation Grid78
A Comprehensive Survey on Radio Resource Management in 5G HetNets: Current Solutions, Future Trends and Open Issues78
Blockchain Security Risk Assessment in Quantum Era, Migration Strategies and Proactive Defense77
Edge-Enhanced Intelligence: A Comprehensive Survey of Large Language Models and Edge-Cloud Computing Synergy75
Editorial Third Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials75
Models, Methods, and Solutions for Multicasting in 5G/6G mmWave and Sub-THz Systems74
Leveraging Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Engineering in Programmable Networks: A Survey74
Wireless Backhaul in 5G and Beyond: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities74
A Survey on Large Language Models for Communication, Network, and Service Management: Application Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions74
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