OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 26. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Table of Contents	1539
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey	969
Editorial Fifth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	802
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways	795
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey	718
Integrated Sonar and Communication: A Survey	637
Graph Neural Networks for Next-Generation-IoT: Recent Advances and Open Challenges	608
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	495
Towards Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges	459
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems	445
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing	434
A Tutorial-cum-Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Wi-Fi Sensing: Trends, Challenges, and Outlook	417
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey	397
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography	380
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses	364
Quantum Federated Learning: A Comprehensive Survey	362
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision	359
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks	356
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey	341
Quantum Transduction: Enabling Quantum Networking	338
A Survey on DRL Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations	323
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges	320
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions	290
A Survey on Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network Security in 6G	270
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks	266

Cellular, Wide-Area, and Non-Terrestrial IoT: A Survey on 5G Advances and the Road Toward 6G	255
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	251
Editorial Fourth Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	250
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey	242
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey	240
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs	235
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey	229
A Survey of Physical Layer Techniques for Secure Wireless Communications in Industry	225
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey	223
Channel Nonstationarity and Consistency for Beyond 5G and 6G: A Survey	221
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey	220
Physical Layer Aspects of Quantum Communications: A Survey	216
A Survey of Intelligent Network Slicing Management for Industrial IoT: Integrated Approaches for Smart Transportation, Smart Energy, and Smart Factory	216
How Deep the Theory of Quantum Communications Goes: Superadditivity, Superactivation and Causal Activation	216
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory	210
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions	207
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective	204
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues	197
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review	194
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories	192
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey	191
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management	180
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey	179
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security	174
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks	173
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges	171
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	169
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey	169
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities	167
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking	166
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey	165
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook	164
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions	158
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications	156
Editorial: Second Quarter 2022 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	156
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges	148
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey	143
When Federated Learning Meets Quantum Computing: Survey and Research Opportunities	139
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback	138
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective	135
Surveying Trust-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Future Directions	134
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial	131
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions	129
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions	128
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges	125
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey	124
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges	122
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions	122
A Survey on Channel Estimation and Practical Passive Beamforming Design for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Wireless Communications	121
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services	117

Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists	117
Gravitational Communication: Fundamentals, State-of-the-Art and Future Vision	117
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications	116
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces	115
Generative AI-Empowered Secure Communications in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks: A Survey and Tutorial	115
Survey on Issues and Recent Advances in Vehicular Public-Key Infrastructure (VPKI)	114
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification	113
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites	112
Zero Touch Management: A Survey of Network Automation Solutions for 5G and 6G Networks	112
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas	110
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook	110
Terahertz Channel Propagation Phenomena, Measurement Techniques and Modeling for 6G Wireless Communication Applications: A Survey, Open Challenges and Future Research Directions	109
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks	109
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues	107
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective	106
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces	101
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence	100
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems	97
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds	97
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)	97
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks	97
Wireless Blockchain Meets 6G: The Future Trustworthy and Ubiquitous Connectivity	96
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges	96
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality of Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence	96
A Survey on Trust Models in Heterogeneous Networks	95
An Introduction to Online Video Game QoS and QoE Influencing Factors	95
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey	94
RIS-Assisted Physical Layer Security in Emerging RF and Optical Wireless Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	93
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions	92
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era	90
Intelligent Omni-Surfaces: Simultaneous Refraction and Reflection for Full-Dimensional Wireless Communications	90
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems	88
A Tutorial on Extremely Large-Scale MIMO for 6G: Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Applications	88
Holistic Network Virtualization and Pervasive Network Intelligence for 6G	87
A Tutorial on Near-Field XL-MIMO Communications Toward 6G	86
A Systematic Review of Human Activity Recognition Based on Mobile Devices: Overview, Progress and Trends	84
A Survey on Beyond 5G Network Slicing for Smart Cities Applications	84
Internet of Digital Twin: Framework, Applications and Enabling Technologies	83
Managing O-RAN Networks: xApp Development From Zero to Hero	83
Blockchain Security Risk Assessment in Quantum Era, Migration Strategies and Proactive Defense	82
Federated Learning in IoT Environments: Examining the Three-way See-saw for Privacy, Model-Performance, and Network-Efficiency	82
Toward 6G Optical Fronthaul: A Survey on Enabling Technologies and Research Perspectives	81
Leveraging Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Engineering in Programmable Networks: A Survey	81
Edge-Enhanced Intelligence: A Comprehensive Survey of Large Language Models and Edge-Cloud Computing Synergy	80
A Comprehensive Survey on Radio Resource Management in 5G HetNets: Current Solutions, Future Trends and Open Issues	80
Editorial Third Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	79
Optimal Control and Communication Strategies in Multi-Energy Generation Grid	78
A Survey on Large Language Models for Communication, Network, and Service Management: Application Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions	78
Edge Video Analytics: A Survey on Applications, Systems and Enabling Techniques	74
Open RAN for 6G Networks: Architecture, Use Cases and Open Issues	73
Models, Methods, and Solutions for Multicasting in 5G/6G mmWave and Sub-THz Systems	73
A Survey on Approximate Edge AI for Energy Efficient Autonomous Driving Services	73
A Tutorial on Mathematical Modeling of 5G/6G Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Cellular Systems	70
Identification Techniques in the Internet of Things: Survey, Taxonomy and Research Frontier	70
Revolution of Wireless Signal Recognition for 6G: Recent Advances, Challenges and Future Directions	69
The Evolution of Quantum Key Distribution Networks: On the Road to the Qinternet	69
Wireless Backhaul in 5G and Beyond: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities	67
Blockchain Meets Covert Communication: A Survey	66
Table of Contents	66
Transitioning From Federated Learning to Quantum Federated Learning in Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey	66
Spectrum Sharing and Interference Management for 6G LEO Satellite-Terrestrial Network Integration	65
Smartphone App Usage Analysis: Datasets, Methods, and Applications	65
Reliable and Efficient Data Collection in UAV based IoT Networks	64
From Simulators to Digital Twins for Enabling Emerging Cellular Networks: A Tutorial and Survey	63
Domain Generalization in Machine Learning Models for Wireless Communications: Concepts, State-of-the-Art, and Open Issues	63
A Survey on Magnetic Sensing and Communication: Technologies, Sensors, and Applications	63
A Survey on Random Access Protocols in Direct-Access LEO Satellite-Based IoT Communication	63
Pervasive AI for IoT Applications: A Survey on Resource-Efficient Distributed Artificial Intelligence	62
Reinforcement-Learning-Based Intrusion Detection in Communication Networks: A Review	62
Quantum Computing in Wireless Communications and Networking: A Tutorial-cum-Survey	62
A Systematic Survey and Comparative Analysis of Angular-Based Indoor Localization and Positioning Technologies	61
Quantum Cryptography in 5G Networks: A Comprehensive Overview	61
Advances in Machine Learning-Driven Cognitive Radio for Wireless Networks: A Survey	60
A Survey on Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Internet Traffic Classification and Prediction, and Intrusion Detection	60
Terahertz Communications and Sensing for 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Review	59
Survey on Machine Learning for Traffic-Driven Service Provisioning in Optical Networks	59
A Survey on Human Profile Information Inference via Wireless Signals	59
A Survey of Wireless Sensing Security From a Role-Based View	58
Table of Contents	58
Quantum Reinforcement Learning for UAV-Enhanced Next-Generation Wireless Communications	57

Radar and Camera Fusion for Object Detection and Tracking: A Comprehensive Survey	56
Integrated Sensing and Edge AI: Realizing Intelligent Perception in 6G	56
Advances and Open Challenges in Federated Foundation Models	56
Machine and Deep Learning for Resource Allocation in Multi-Access Edge Computing: A Survey	56
Wi-Fi Meets ML: A Survey on Improving IEEE 802.11 Performance With Machine Learning	56
Distributed Machine Learning for Autonomous Agent Swarm: A Survey	55
Multi-Satellite MIMO Systems for Direct Satellite-to-Device Communications: A Survey	55
A Survey on X.509 Public-Key Infrastructure, Certificate Revocation, and Their Modern Implementation on Blockchain and Ledger Technologies	54
A Tutorial on the Characterisation and Modelling of Low Layer Functional Splits for Flexible Radio Access Networks in 5G and Beyond	54
Device-to-Device Relaying: Optimization, Performance Perspectives, and Open Challenges Towards 6G Networks	54
A Survey on Intelligent Predictive Maintenance (IPdM) in the Era of Fully Connected Intelligence	54
A Survey on Trustworthy Edge Intelligence: From Security and Reliability to Transparency and Sustainability	53
Metaverse Communications, Networking, Security, and Applications: Research Issues, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions	53
Toward the Integration and Convergence Between 5G and TSN Technologies and Architectures for Industrial Communications: A Survey	52
Interference Burden in Wireless Communications: A Comprehensive Survey From PHY Layer Perspective	52
Electric Vehicle Charging: A Survey on the Security Issues and Challenges of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)	51
A Survey of Adaptive Routing Techniques in Two-Dimensional Network-on-Chip Architectures	49
Digital Twin: A Comprehensive Survey of Security Threats	49
Privacy-Preserving Data-Driven Learning Models for Emerging Communication Networks: A Comprehensive Survey	49
A Tutorial on NYUSIM: Sub-Terahertz and Millimeter-Wave Channel Simulator for 5G, 6G, and Beyond	48
A Survey on Integration of Network Communication into Vehicle Real-Time Motion Control	48
A Critical Survey of EEG-Based BCI Systems for Applications in Industrial Internet of Things	48
Advanced Learning Algorithms for Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) Systems in 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Survey	48
Online Network DoS/DDoS Detection: Sampling, Change Point Detection, and Machine Learning Methods	47
Navigating Industry 5.0: A Survey of Key Enabling Technologies, Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities	47
A Survey on Decentralized Identifiers and Verifiable Credentials	46
RIS-Assisted Visible Light Communication Systems: A Tutorial	46
A Survey on Millimeter-Wave Beamforming Enabled UAV Communications and Networking	46
A Contemporary Survey on Semantic Communications: Theory of Mind, Generative AI, and Deep Joint Source-Channel Coding	46
Semantics-Empowered Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network: New Paradigm, Frameworks, and Challenges	44
A Survey on Blockchain for Healthcare: Challenges, Benefits, and Future Directions	44
Editorial: Second Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	43
Collaborative Sensing and Communication for Intelligent Connected Vehicles: A Comprehensive Survey	43
User-Centric Cell-Free Massive MIMO Networks: A Survey of Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions	43
Editorial: Third Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	43
The Metaverse: Survey, Trends, Novel Pipeline Ecosystem & Future Directions	43
Blockchain Intelligence for Internet of Vehicles: Challenges and Solutions	42
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in 6G Radio Localization: A Survey of Recent Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges	42
A Tutorial on O-RAN Deployment Solutions for 5G: From Simulation to Emulated and Real Testbeds	42
A Survey and Comparative Analysis of Security Properties of CAN Authentication Protocols	42
Applications of Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning in Future Internet: A Comprehensive Survey	41
A Survey of Security in UAVs and FANETs: Issues, Threats, Analysis of Attacks, and Solutions	40
A Survey on Network Slicing Security: Attacks, Challenges, Solutions and Research Directions	39
What Will the Future of UAV Cellular Communications Be? A Flight From 5G to 6G	39
RIS-Empowered Satellite-Aerial-Terrestrial Networks With PD-NOMA	39
A Survey of Quantum Deep Reinforcement Learning for Resource Allocation in Future Wireless Networks	38
Two Decades of Research Progress in Resource Allocation for PLC Systems: From Core Concepts to Frontiers	38
A Survey on Satellite Computing: Connecting the Dots Between Networks and Applications	38
AI-Empowered Virtual Network Embedding: A Comprehensive Survey	38
Socialized Learning: A Survey of the Paradigm Shift for Edge Intelligence in Networked Systems	37
IPFS and Friends: A Qualitative Comparison of Next Generation Peer-to-Peer Data Networks	37
A Tutorial on Internet of Behaviors: Concept, Architecture, Technology, Applications, and Challenges	37
Reliable Data Collection Techniques in Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks: A Survey	37
Cybersecurity of Satellite Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey of the Space, Ground, and Links Segments	37
A Comprehensive Survey of Knowledge-Driven Deep Learning for Intelligent Wireless Network Optimization in 6G	37
Federated Learning-Empowered Mobile Network Management for 5G and Beyond Networks: From Access to Core	37
Distributed Artificial Intelligence Empowered by End-Edge-Cloud Computing: A Survey	37
To Migrate or Not to Migrate: An Analysis of Operator Migration in Distributed Stream Processing	36
A Survey on Network Management for xANET: Evolution, Challenges, Future Directions	36
Editorial First Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	36
When Crowdsensing Meets Smart Cities: A Comprehensive Survey and New Perspectives	35
A Survey on XAI for 5G and Beyond Security: Technical Aspects, Challenges and Research Directions	34
Hardware Security for Internet of Things Identity Assurance	34
A Tutorial on Radio System-Level Simulations With Emphasis on 3GPP 5G-Advanced and Beyond	34
A Tutorial on Near-Field Driven 6G Networks	34
A Survey on Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computation	34
Enabling Joint Communication and Radar Sensing in Mobile Networks—A Survey	33
A Survey on 5G Radio Access Network Energy Efficiency: Massive MIMO, Lean Carrier Design, Sleep Modes, and Machine Learning	33
Explainable AI in 6G O-RAN: A Tutorial and Survey on Architecture, Use Cases, Challenges, and Future Research	33
Editorial First Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	32
A Survey on Applications of Cache-Aided NOMA	32
Table of Contents	32
Editorial: Third Quarter 2023 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	32
Table of Contents	32
Federated Learning for Urban Sensing Systems: A Comprehensive Survey on Attacks, Defences, Incentive Mechanisms, and Applications	31
A Tutorial-Cum-Survey on Percolation Theory With Applications in Large-Scale Wireless Networks	31
A Comprehensive Survey on the Applications of Blockchain for Securing Vehicular Networks	30
Resource Management, Security, and Privacy Issues in Semantic Communications: A Survey	30
Seamless Connectivity: The Power of Integrating Power Line and Wireless Communications	30
A Survey on Multi-AP Coordination Approaches Over Emerging WLANs: Future Directions and Open Challenges	30
Toward Autonomous Multi-UAV Wireless Network: A Survey of Reinforcement Learning-Based Approaches	29
Intrusion Detection in the Automotive Domain: A Comprehensive Review	29
A Survey of Collaborative Machine Learning Using 5G Vehicular Communications	28
A Review of Millimeter Wave Device-Based Localization and Device-Free Sensing Technologies and Applications	27
Balancing QoS and Security in the Edge: Existing Practices, Challenges, and 6G Opportunities With Machine Learning	26
Evolution of RAN Architectures Toward 6G: Motivation, Development, and Enabling Technologies	26
A Survey of Public IoT Datasets for Network Security Research	26