IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials

Papers
(The TQCC of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials is 57. 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)
ArticleCitations
Centrality-Based On-Path Caching Strategies in NDN-Based Internet of Things: A Survey1013
A Survey on DRX Mechanism: Device Power Saving From LTE and 5G New Radio to 6G Communication Systems794
Table of Contents624
Security and Privacy of IP-ICN Coexistence: A Comprehensive Survey587
Convergence of MEC and DRL in Non-Terrestrial Wireless Networks: Key Innovations, Challenges, and Future Pathways521
UAV-Assisted Communications With RF Energy Harvesting: A Comprehensive Survey457
An Overview on IEEE 802.11bf: WLAN Sensing454
Towards Quantum-Native Communication Systems: State-of-the-Art, Trends, and Challenges409
A Tutorial on Immersive Video Delivery: From Omnidirectional Video to Holography361
Adversarial Machine Learning for Network Intrusion Detection Systems: A Comprehensive Survey332
Edge Learning for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey of Vulnerabilities, Datasets, and Defenses322
Intellicise Wireless Networks From Semantic Communications: A Survey, Research Issues, and Challenges321
A Comprehensive Survey on Optical Scattering Communications: Current Research, New Trends, and Future Vision317
Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Verifiable Decentralized Machine Learning in Communication Network: A Comprehensive Survey301
A Survey on DRL Based UAV Communications and Networking: DRL Fundamentals, Applications and Implementations290
Holographic MIMO Communications: Theoretical Foundations, Enabling Technologies, and Future Directions288
A Survey on Model-Based, Heuristic, and Machine Learning Optimization Approaches in RIS-Aided Wireless Networks275
Machine Learning for Large-Scale Optimization in 6G Wireless Networks271
Cellular, Wide-Area, and Non-Terrestrial IoT: A Survey on 5G Advances and the Road Toward 6G266
A Survey on Space-Air-Ground-Sea Integrated Network Security in 6G262
Editorial: Fourth Quarter 2024 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials259
Evaluating Transport Layer Congestion Control Algorithms: A Comprehensive Survey201
Channel Nonstationarity and Consistency for Beyond 5G and 6G: A Survey196
Coding Techniques for Backscatter Communications—A Contemporary Survey194
A Survey of Physical Layer Techniques for Secure Wireless Communications in Industry191
Active Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: Expanding the Frontiers of Wireless Communication-A Survey186
A Tutorial on Fluid Antenna System for 6G Networks: Encompassing Communication Theory, Optimization Methods and Hardware Designs185
Security and Privacy on 6G Network Edge: A Survey184
Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) Cybersecurity Scenarios, Trends, and Potential Technologies: A Review181
How Deep the Theory of Quantum Communications Goes: Superadditivity, Superactivation and Causal Activation176
A Comprehensive Survey of Wireless Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Architecture, Technologies, Applications, and Open Issues175
Modeling, Estimation, and Applications of Phase Noise in Wireless Communications: A Survey173
Twelve Scientific Challenges for 6G: Rethinking the Foundations of Communications Theory173
A Survey on Nongeostationary Satellite Systems: The Communication Perspective167
Post-Quantum Blockchain Security for the Internet of Things: Survey and Research Directions166
A Survey of Intelligent Network Slicing Management for Industrial IoT: Integrated Approaches for Smart Transportation, Smart Energy, and Smart Factory164
Beyond the Edge: An Advanced Exploration of Reinforcement Learning for Mobile Edge Computing, Its Applications, and Future Research Trajectories161
Machine Learning in FCAPS: Toward Enhanced Beyond 5G Network Management156
Modeling and Analysis of Non-Terrestrial Networks by Spherical Stochastic Geometry: A Survey146
Backscatter Communication Meets Practical Battery-Free Internet of Things: A Survey and Outlook143
Physical Layer Security for Authentication, Confidentiality, and Malicious Node Detection: A Paradigm Shift in Securing IoT Networks141
Machine Learning for Service Migration: A Survey134
A Survey of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence for 6G Wireless Communications133
A Survey of Adversarial Attack and Defense Methods for Malware Classification in Cyber Security132
In-Network Machine Learning Using Programmable Network Devices: A Survey130
The Emergence of Multi-Functional and Hybrid Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Integrated Sensing and Communications -A Survey129
A Full Dive Into Realizing the Edge-Enabled Metaverse: Visions, Enabling Technologies, and Challenges122
Large Language Model (LLM) for Telecommunications: A Comprehensive Survey on Principles, Key Techniques, and Opportunities121
A Survey on Intent-Based Networking119
Anomaly Detection in Blockchain Networks: A Comprehensive Survey118
Explainable Intrusion Detection for Cyber Defences in the Internet of Things: Opportunities and Solutions118
Editorial: Second Quarter 2022 IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials117
Resource Management in RIS-Assisted Rate Splitting Multiple Access for Next Generation (xG) Wireless Communications: Models, State-of-the-Art, and Future Directions116
Integration of Blockchain and Auction Models: A Survey, Some Applications, and Challenges115
Virtual Network Embedding: Literature Assessment, Recent Advancements, Opportunities, and Challenges111
Architectures, Benefits, Security, and Privacy Issues of Internet of Nano Things: A Comprehensive Survey, Opportunities, and Research Challenges109
A Comprehensive Overview on UWB Radar: Applications, Standards, Signal Processing Techniques, Datasets, Radio Chips, Trends and Future Research Directions103
Unleashing the Power of Edge-Cloud Generative AI in Mobile Networks: A Survey of AIGC Services102
Wireless Sensing for Material Identification: A Survey102
Entanglement-Assisted Quantum Networks: Mechanics, Enabling Technologies, Challenges, and Research Directions99
A Survey on Haptics: Communication, Sensing and Feedback96
Resource Management From Single-Domain 5G to End-to-End 6G Network Slicing: A Survey96
A Survey of Quantum Internet Protocols From a Layered Perspective95
A Survey on Channel Estimation and Practical Passive Beamforming Design for Intelligent Reflecting Surface Aided Wireless Communications95
Surveying Trust-Based Collaborative Intrusion Detection: State-of-the-Art, Challenges and Future Directions94
Visible Light Positioning as a Next-Generation Indoor Positioning Technology: A Tutorial93
Principles, Applications, and Challenges of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface-Enabled Backscatter Communication: A Comprehensive Survey and Outlook93
Survey on Issues and Recent Advances in Vehicular Public-Key Infrastructure (VPKI)91
Codes for Identification via Channels: Tutorial for Communications Generalists90
A Tutorial on Movable Antennas for Wireless Networks87
Navigating the Road Ahead: A Comprehensive Survey of Radio Resource Allocation for Vehicle Platooning in C-V2X Communications87
Security Analysis of Critical 5G Interfaces85
Edge Graph Intelligence: Reciprocally Empowering Edge Networks With Graph Intelligence84
Survey on Opportunistic PNT With Signals From LEO Communication Satellites82
A Comprehensive Survey on Full-Duplex Communication: Current Solutions, Future Trends, and Open Issues81
Zero Touch Management: A Survey of Network Automation Solutions for 5G and 6G Networks79
6G Communication New Paradigm: The Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces79
Terahertz Channel Propagation Phenomena, Measurement Techniques and Modeling for 6G Wireless Communication Applications: A Survey, Open Challenges and Future Research Directions79
MIMO Satellite Communication Systems: A Survey From the PHY Layer Perspective78
On the Road to 6G: Visions, Requirements, Key Technologies, and Testbeds77
Survey on Unified Threat Management (UTM) Systems for Home Networks74
A Comprehensive Study on LPWANs With a Focus on the Potential of LoRa/LoRaWAN Systems74
Bacterial Communications and Computing in Internet of Everything (IoE)72
Holistic Network Virtualization and Pervasive Network Intelligence for 6G72
A Tutorial on Near-Field XL-MIMO Communications Toward 6G72
A Survey on Trust Models in Heterogeneous Networks71
Intelligent Omni-Surfaces: Simultaneous Refraction and Reflection for Full-Dimensional Wireless Communications69
A Tutorial on Extremely Large-Scale MIMO for 6G: Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Applications69
RIS-Assisted Physical Layer Security in Emerging RF and Optical Wireless Communication Systems: A Comprehensive Survey69
Physical Layer Authentication and Security Design in the Machine Learning Era68
Federated Learning and Meta Learning: Approaches, Applications, and Directions67
An Introduction to Online Video Game QoS and QoE Influencing Factors67
A Systematic Review of Human Activity Recognition Based on Mobile Devices: Overview, Progress and Trends66
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey66
A Survey on Beyond 5G Network Slicing for Smart Cities Applications66
A Tutorial on Data-Driven Quality of Experience Modeling With Explainable Artificial Intelligence65
Managing O-RAN Networks: xApp Development From Zero to Hero65
Internet of Digital Twin: Framework, Applications and Enabling Technologies62
Optimal Control and Communication Strategies in Multi-Energy Generation Grid61
A Survey on Approximate Edge AI for Energy Efficient Autonomous Driving Services61
Identification Techniques in the Internet of Things: Survey, Taxonomy and Research Frontier60
Models, Methods, and Solutions for Multicasting in 5G/6G mmWave and Sub-THz Systems60
Revolution of Wireless Signal Recognition for 6G: Recent Advances, Challenges and Future Directions58
A Survey on Large Language Models for Communication, Network, and Service Management: Application Insights, Challenges, and Future Directions58
Open RAN for 6G Networks: Architecture, Use Cases and Open Issues57
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