OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 68. 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
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey	192
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey	192
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary 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
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces	94
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications	94
A Comprehensive Survey on Self-Supervised Learning for Specific Emitter Identification	93
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence	91
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective	91
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues	90
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces	90
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites	88
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds	85
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks	85
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas	85
Federated Learning for 6G Security: A Survey on Threats, Solutions, and Research Directions	84
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)	84
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality-of-Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence	83
GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Threats in UAV Navigation: Countermeasure Status and Challenges	82
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks	82
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems	81
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems	81
Web 3.0: A Survey on the Architectures, Enabling Technologies, Applications, and Challenges	81
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey	80
Integrating Communication, Sensing and Security: Progress and Prospects of PLS in ISAC Systems	80
A Systematic Review of Human Activity Recognition Based on Mobile Devices: Overview, Progress and Trends	80
RIS-Assisted Physical Layer Security in Emerging RF and Optical Wireless Communications Systems: A Comprehensive Survey	79
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions	79
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era	77
Wireless Blockchain Meets 6G: The Future Trustworthy and Ubiquitous Connectivity	75
A Survey on Beyond 5G Network Slicing for Smart Cities Applications	74
A Tutorial on Near-Field XL-MIMO Communications Toward 6G	73
A Tutorial on Extremely Large-Scale MIMO for 6G: Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Applications	73
Editorial Third Bi-Monthly 2025 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials	73
Leveraging Reinforcement Learning for Traffic Engineering in Programmable Networks: A Survey	72
Optimal Control and Communication Strategies in Multi-Energy Generation Grid	71
Managing O-RAN Networks: xApp Development From Zero to Hero	70
Edge-Enhanced Intelligence: A Comprehensive Survey of Large Language Models and Edge-Cloud Computing Synergy	69
Identification Techniques in the Internet of Things: Survey, Taxonomy and Research Frontier	69
Blockchain Security Risk Assessment in Quantum Era, Migration Strategies, and Proactive Defense	68