OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 88. 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
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey	192
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey	192
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive 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 Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues	153
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective	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 Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications	139
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges	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
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook	123
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions	123
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking	121
Front Cover	120
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities	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
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions	107
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges	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
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial	100

Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges	100
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback	99
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists	98
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art, and Future Vision	97
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook	97
Generative AI-Empowered Secure Communications in Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks: A Survey and Tutorial	95
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications	94
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces	94
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification	93
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective	91
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence	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