IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials

Papers
(The H4-Index of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 84. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
ArticleCitations
Towards Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges1141
Table of Contents843
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways673
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey638
A Tutorial-cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook578
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems502
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography493
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing435
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey385
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey370
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses349
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey347
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision342
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey315
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges309
A Survey on DRL Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations309
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions302
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks293
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks292
Cellular, Wide-Area, and Non-Terrestrial IoT: A Survey on 5G Advances and the Road Toward 6G277
A Survey on Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network Security in 6G274
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials235
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey226
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials208
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey207
A Survey of Physical Layer Techniques for Secure Wireless Communications in Industry207
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey204
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs202
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey200
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review196
Channel Nonstationarity and Consistency for Beyond 5G and 6G: A Survey196
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey193
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories183
How Deep the Theory of Quantum Communications Goes: Superadditivity, Superactivation and Causal Activation183
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues182
A Survey of Intelligent Network Slicing Management for Industrial IoT: Integrated Approaches for Smart Transportation, Smart Energy, and Smart Factory177
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory170
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective169
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions164
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey163
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey158
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks157
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey156
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook153
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management148
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications -A Survey146
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey145
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking143
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities140
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications137
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions136
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security135
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges134
Editorial: Second Quarter 2022 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials133
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions130
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey128
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges119
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions117
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective117
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey112
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges112
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback110
A Survey on Channel Estimation and Practical Passive Beamforming Design for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Wireless Communications109
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions103
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services103
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial102
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges102
Surveying Trust-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Future Directions99
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists98
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook98
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces96
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification95
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks94
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications93
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces93
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective92
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence91
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art and Future Vision88
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas88
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues86
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites86
Survey on Issues and Recent Advances in Vehicular Public-Key Infrastructure (VPKI)86
Zero Touch Management: A Survey of Network Automation Solutions for 5G and 6G Networks84
Terahertz Channel Propagation Phenomena, Measurement Techniques and Modeling for 6G Wireless Communication Applications: A Survey, Open Challenges and Future Research Directions84
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