OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 20. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Table of Contents	1963
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways	1056
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography	772
Toward Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges	530
A Tutorial on AI-Empowered Integrated Sensing and Communications	453
Editorial Fifth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	411
A Tutorial-Cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook	371
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing	361
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey	346
Graph Neural Networks for Next-Generation-IoT: Recent Advances and Open Challenges	340
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	335
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses	307
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey	287
Integrated Sonar and Communication: A Survey	275
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems	268
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey	267
A Tutorial on SDR-Based NB-IoT PHY: Synchronization, Demodulation, and Validation	266
Fluid Antennas: Pioneering a New Era in Next-Generation Wireless Communications	262
Quantum Transduction: Enabling Quantum Networking	259
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges	251
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks	237
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey	233
A Survey on DRL-Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations	231
Integrated Sensing and Communications Over the Years: An Evolution Perspective	225
Quantum Federated Learning: A Comprehensive Survey	220

A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision	219
“X of Information” Continuum: A Survey on AI-Driven Multi-Dimensional Metrics for Next-Generation Networked Systems	216
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions	214
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks	211
A Survey on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Assisted Optical Wireless Communications	211
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	206
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey	204
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	197
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey	194
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey	186
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey	185
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs	184
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey	183
Physical-Layer Aspects of Quantum Communications: A Survey	174
Intrusion Detection and Prevention for Intra- and Inter-Vehicle Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	170
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory	163
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories	158
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions	157
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review	152
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective	151
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey	149
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey	149
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues	149
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey	144
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security	139
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges	136
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook	135
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management	128
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications	127
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey	127
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions	124
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	123
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks	120
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking	118
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities	117
Front Cover	117
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges	116
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges	115
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey	114
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions	113
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges	110
When Federated Learning Meets Quantum Computing: Survey and Research Opportunities	109
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback	108
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services	102
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions	102
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions	101
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial	100
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective	99
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey	97
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists	96

Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art, and Future Vision	96
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective	95
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook	95
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites	94
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence	92
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications	91
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces	88
Generative AI-Empowered Secure Communications in Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks: A Survey and Tutorial	87
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues	87
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas	86
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces	86
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification	85
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds	85
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks	83
A Tutorial on Extremely Large-Scale MIMO for 6G: Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Applications	82
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks	81
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges	80
Wireless Blockchain Meets 6G: The Future Trustworthy and Ubiquitous Connectivity	80
GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Threats in UAV Navigation: Countermeasure Status and Challenges	80
RIS-Assisted Physical Layer Security in Emerging RF and Optical Wireless Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	79
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey	79
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems	79
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions	78
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era	77
A Tutorial on Near-Field XL-MIMO Communications Toward 6G	76
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality-of-Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence	76
A Systematic Review of Human Activity Recognition Based on Mobile Devices: Overview, Progress and Trends	76
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems	76
Federated Learning for 6G Security: A Survey on Threats, Solutions, and Research Directions	75
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)	74
Editorial Third Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	73
A Survey on Beyond 5G Network Slicing for Smart Cities Applications	73
Leveraging Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Engineering in Programmable Networks: A Survey	72
Optimal Control and Communication Strategies in Multi-Energy Generation Grid	70
Edge-Enhanced Intelligence: A Comprehensive Survey of Large Language Models and Edge-Cloud Computing Synergy	70
Blockchain Security Risk Assessment in Quantum Era, Migration Strategies, and Proactive Defense	67
Federated Learning in IoT Environments: Examining the Three-Way See-Saw for Privacy, Model-Performance, and Network-Efficiency	66
Managing O-RAN Networks: xApp Development From Zero to Hero	66
Internet of Digital Twin: Framework, Applications, and Enabling Technologies	66
Models, Methods, and Solutions for Multicasting in 5G/6G mmWave and Sub-THz Systems	66
Open RAN for 6G Networks: Architecture, Use Cases and Open Issues	65
Edge Video Analytics: A Survey on Applications, Systems and Enabling Techniques	64
Toward 6G Optical Fronthaul: A Survey on Enabling Technologies and Research Perspectives	63
Identification Techniques in the Internet of Things: Survey, Taxonomy and Research Frontier	63
A Survey on Approximate Edge AI for Energy Efficient Autonomous Driving Services	63
Domain Generalization in Machine Learning Models for Wireless Communications: Concepts, State-of-the-Art, and Open Issues	62
Revolution of Wireless Signal Recognition for 6G: Recent Advances, Challenges and Future Directions	62
Table of Contents	62
A Survey on Large Language Models for Communication, Network, and Service Management: Application Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions	62
Reliable and Efficient Data Collection in UAV-Based IoT Networks	61
Spectrum Sharing and Interference Management for 6G LEO Satellite-Terrestrial Network Integration	61
Hybrid GNN-Centric Architectures for AI-Native 6G Wireless Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	61
A Comprehensive Survey on Synthetic Network Traffic Generation	61
Transitioning From Federated Learning to Quantum Federated Learning in Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey	60
A Survey on Random Access Protocols in Direct-Access LEO Satellite-Based IoT Communication	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	59
Quantum Computing in Wireless Communications and Networking: A Tutorial-cum-Survey	59
A Survey on Human Profile Information Inference via Wireless Signals	58
A Survey on Magnetic Sensing and Communication: Technologies, Sensors, and Applications	58
Quantum Cryptography in 5G Networks: A Comprehensive Overview	57
From Simulators to Digital Twins for Enabling Emerging Cellular Networks: A Tutorial and Survey	57
Multi-Satellite Cooperative Communications for 6G: Fundamentals, System Design, and Applications	57
Advances in Machine Learning-Driven Cognitive Radio for Wireless Networks: A Survey	57
Reinforcement-Learning-Based Intrusion Detection in Communication Networks: A Review	57
A Survey on Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Internet Traffic Classification and Prediction, and Intrusion Detection	56
Table of Contents	56
Terahertz Communications and Sensing for 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Review	56
Quantum Reinforcement Learning for UAV-Enhanced Next-Generation Wireless Communications	55
A Survey of Wireless Sensing Security From a Role-Based View	54
Radar and Camera Fusion for Object Detection and Tracking: A Comprehensive Survey	53
Integrated Sensing and Edge AI: Realizing Intelligent Perception in 6G	52
Distributed Machine Learning for Autonomous Agent Swarm: A Survey	52
Multi-Satellite MIMO Systems for Direct Satellite-to-Device Communications: A Survey	51
Interference Burden in Wireless Communications: A Comprehensive Survey From PHY Layer Perspective	50
Advances and Open Challenges in Federated Foundation Models	50
Privacy-Preserving Data-Driven Learning Models for Emerging Communication Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	50
A Tutorial on the Characterisation and Modelling of Low Layer Functional Splits for Flexible Radio Access Networks in 5G and Beyond	49
A Survey on Trustworthy Edge Intelligence: From Security and Reliability to Transparency and Sustainability	49
Multibeam High Throughput Satellite: Hardware Foundation, Resource Allocation, and Precoding	48

Toward the Integration and Convergence Between 5G and TSN Technologies and Architectures for Industrial Communications: A Survey	48
Metaverse Communications, Networking, Security, and Applications: Research Issues, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions	47
A Survey on Intelligent Predictive Maintenance (IPdM) in the Era of Fully Connected Intelligence	47
A Survey on X.509 Public-Key Infrastructure, Certificate Revocation, and Their Modern Implementation on Blockchain and Ledger Technologies	47
A Survey of Adaptive Routing Techniques in Two-Dimensional Network-on-Chip Architectures	46
A Critical Survey of EEG-Based BCI Systems for Applications in Industrial Internet of Things	44
From Data Mirror to Smart Copilot: A Survey on NextG Semantic Communication for Propelling Digital Twin World Into Cognitive Stage	44
The Metaverse: Survey, Trends, Novel Pipeline Ecosystem & Future Directions	42
A Survey on Integration of Network Communication into Vehicle Real-Time Motion Control	42
Navigating Industry 5.0: A Survey of Key Enabling Technologies, Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities	42
A Tutorial on NYUSIM: Sub-Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Channel Simulator for 5G, 6G, and Beyond	42
Semantics-Empowered Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network: New Paradigm, Frameworks, and Challenges	42
Online Network DoS/DDoS Detection: Sampling, Change Point Detection, and Machine Learning Methods	42
A Survey on Blockchain for Healthcare: Challenges, Benefits, and Future Directions	41
Advanced Learning Algorithms for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) Systems in 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Survey	41
Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications: From System Coexistence to Networked Mutualism	40
A Survey on Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials	39
A Contemporary Survey on Semantic Communications: Theory of Mind, Generative AI, and Deep Joint Source-Channel Coding	39
RIS-Assisted Visible Light Communication Systems: A Tutorial	39
Editorial: Third Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	38
A Tutorial on O-RAN Deployment Solutions for 5G: From Simulation to Emulated and Real Testbeds	37
Collaborative Sensing and Communication for Intelligent Connected Vehicles: A Comprehensive Survey	37
Blockchain Intelligence for Internet of Vehicles: Challenges and Solutions	37
Editorial: Second Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	37
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in 6G Radio Localization: A Survey of Recent Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges	37
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	35
A Survey on Network Slicing Security: Attacks, Challenges, Solutions and Research Directions	35
Two Decades of Research Progress in Resource Allocation for PLC Systems: From Core Concepts to Frontiers	35
A Survey and Comparative Analysis of Security Properties of CAN Authentication Protocols	35
AI-Empowered Virtual Network Embedding: A Comprehensive Survey	35
A Tutorial on MIMO-OFDM ISAC: From Far-Field to Near-Field	34
Socialized Learning: A Survey of the Paradigm Shift for Edge Intelligence in Networked Systems	34
A Tutorial on Internet of Behaviors: Concept, Architecture, Technology, Applications, and Challenges	34
Cybersecurity of Satellite Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey of the Space, Ground, and Links Segments	32
A Survey of Quantum Deep Reinforcement Learning for Resource Allocation in Future Wireless Networks	32
Distributed Artificial Intelligence Empowered by End-Edge-Cloud Computing: A Survey	32
Federated Learning-Empowered Mobile Network Management for 5G and Beyond Networks: From Access to Core	32
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 Survey on Satellite Computing: Connecting the Dots Between Networks and Applications	30
A Comprehensive Survey of Large AI Models for Future Communications: Foundations, Applications, and Challenges	29
A Tutorial on Near-Field Driven 6G Networks	29
A Survey on Network Management for xANET: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Directions	29
When Crowdsensing Meets Smart Cities: A Comprehensive Survey and New Perspectives	27
Explainable AI in 6G O-RAN: A Tutorial and Survey on Architecture, Use Cases, Challenges, and Future Research	27
A Tutorial on Radio System-Level Simulations With Emphasis on 3GPP 5G-Advanced and Beyond	27
Hardware Security for Internet of Things Identity Assurance	27
To Migrate or Not to Migrate: An Analysis of Operator Migration in Distributed Stream Processing	26
A Survey on XAI for 5G and Beyond Security: Technical Aspects, Challenges and Research Directions	26
Editorial First Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	25
Federated Learning for Urban Sensing Systems: A Comprehensive Survey on Attacks, Defences, Incentive Mechanisms, and Applications	25
A Survey on Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computation	25
Editorial: Third Quarter 2023 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	25
A Tutorial-Cum-Survey on Percolation Theory With Applications in Large-Scale Wireless Networks	25
Table of Contents	25
Quantum AI-Enhanced IoT–Fog Communication: A Survey From Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Perspective	25
Evolution of RAN Architectures Toward 6G: Motivation, Development, and Enabling Technologies	24
A Survey of Public IoT Datasets for Network Security Research	24
Toward Autonomous Multi-UAV Wireless Network: A Survey of Reinforcement Learning-Based Approaches	24
Resource Management, Security, and Privacy Issues in Semantic Communications: A Survey	24
A Survey on Applications of Cache-Aided NOMA	23
Tackling Cyberattacks Through AI-Based Reactive Systems: A Holistic Review and Future Vision	22
Intrusion Detection in the Automotive Domain: A Comprehensive Review	22
Table of Contents	22
A Survey on Multi-AP Coordination Approaches Over Emerging WLANs: Future Directions and Open Challenges	22
Table of Contents	22
Seamless Connectivity: The Power of Integrating Power Line and Wireless Communications	22
Machine Learning-Powered Encrypted Network Traffic Analysis: A Comprehensive Survey	21
QR Decomposition-Based Cyclic Prefixed Single-Carrier Transmissions for Cooperative Communications: Concepts and Research Landscape	21
A Tutorial on the Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (TT&C) for Space Missions	20
Toward Edge General Intelligence With Agentic AI and Agentification: Concepts, Technologies, and Future Directions	20
Generalized Pinching-Antenna Systems: A Tutorial on Principles, Design Strategies, and Future Directions	20
Autonomous Aerial Vehicles-Aided Intelligent Transportation Systems: Vision, Challenges, and Opportunities	20
A Tutorial on Privacy, RCM and Its Implications in WLAN	20
Traffic-Aware Reliable Scheduling in TSCH Networks for Industry 4.0: A Systematic Mapping Review	20