OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 66. 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
A Survey on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Assisted Optical Wireless Communications	211
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks	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
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey	149
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues	149
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey	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
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications - A Survey	127
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications	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
Front Cover	117
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities	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
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions	102
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services	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
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook	95
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective	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
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues	87
Generative AI-Empowered Secure Communications in Space–Air–Ground Integrated Networks: A Survey and Tutorial	87
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces	86
A Tutorial on Six-Dimensional Movable Antenna for 6G Networks: Synergizing Positionable and Rotatable Antennas	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
GNSS Jamming and Spoofing Threats in UAV Navigation: Countermeasure Status and Challenges	80
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
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems	79
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
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions	78
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era	77
Navigating the Dual-Use Nature and Security Implications of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces in Next-Generation Wireless Systems	76
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
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
Models, Methods, and Solutions for Multicasting in 5G/6G mmWave and Sub-THz Systems	66
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