CommSurvey

This is the repository for the collection of surveys and reviews in communication and networking domains.

Note: if you want to add the tracking for a specific journal or add your own publication, you may create a new issue.

Note: only the publications since 2022 are tracked for now.

Note: A special collection about Satellite Communication Surveys can be found in Satellite.md.

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January 2025

• Patil R, Tian Z, Gurusamy M, et al. <b>5G core network control plane: Network security challenges and solution requirements[J]</b>. Computer Communications, 2025: 107982. Link
• Siddiky M N A, Rahman M E, Uzzal M S, et al. <b>A Comprehensive Exploration of 6G Wireless Communication Technologies[J]</b>. Computers, 2025, 14(1): 15. Link
• Farahi R. <b>A comprehensive overview of load balancing methods in software-defined networks[J]</b>. Discover Internet of Things, 2025, 5(1): 6. Link
• Kalambe D, Sharma D, Kadam P, et al. <b>A comprehensive plane-wise review of DDoS attacks in SDN: Leveraging detection and mitigation through machine learning and deep learning[J]</b>. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 2025: 104081. Link
• Ma Y, Liu L, Liu Z, et al. <b>A Survey of DDoS Attack and Defense Technologies in Multi-Access Edge Computing[J]</b>. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. Link
• Zhang H, Wang J, Zhao Z, et al. <b>A survey of edge caching security: Framework, methods, and challenges[J]</b>. Journal of Systems Architecture, 2025: 103306. Link
• Alirezazadeh S, Alexandre L A. <b>A survey on task allocation and scheduling in robotic network systems[J]</b>. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. Link
• Diane A, Diallo O, Ndoye E H M. <b>A systematic and comprehensive review on low power wide area network: characteristics, architecture, applications and research challenges[J]</b>. Discover Internet of Things, 2025, 5(1): 7. Link
• Mallidi S K R, Ramisetty R R. <b>Advancements in training and deployment strategies for AI-based intrusion detection systems in IoT: a systematic literature review[J]</b>. Discover Internet of Things, 2025, 5(1): 8. Link
• Vu T H, Jagatheesaperumal S K, Nguyen M D, et al. <b>Applications of Generative AI (GAI) for Mobile and Wireless Networking: A Survey[J]</b>. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. Link
• Darwish T, Alhaj T A, Elhaj F A. <b>Controller placement in software defined emerging networks: a review and future directions[J]</b>. Telecommunication Systems, 2025, 88(1): 1-33. Link
• Zhukabayeva T, Zholshiyeva L, Karabayev N, et al. <b>Cybersecurity Solutions for Industrial Internet of Things–Edge Computing Integration: Challenges, Threats, and Future Directions[J]</b>. Sensors, 2025, 25(1): 213. Link
• Chen H, Wen Y, Huang Y, et al. <b>Edge Computing Enabling Internet of Ships: A Survey on Architectures, Emerging Applications, and Challenges[J]</b>. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. Link
• El-Hajj M. <b>Enhancing Communication Networks in the New Era with Artificial Intelligence: Techniques, Applications, and Future Directions[J]</b>. Network, 2025, 5(1): 1. Link
• Tarhouni F, Wang R, Alouini M S. <b>Free Space Optical Mesh Networks: A Survey[J]</b>. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2025. Link
• Javaid S, Khalil R A, Saeed N, et al. <b>Leveraging large language models for integrated satellite-aerial-terrestrial networks: recent advances and future directions[J]</b>. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2025. Link
• Aldhaheri L, Alshehhi N, Manzil I I J, et al. <b>LoRa Communication for Agriculture 4.0: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions[J]</b>. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. Link
• Wani M S, Kretschmer M, Schröder B, et al. <b>Open RAN: A concise overview[J]</b>. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2025. Link
• Rahmani A M, Haider A, Khoshvaght P, et al. <b>Optimizing Task Offloading with Metaheuristic Algorithms Across Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing Networks: A Comprehensive Survey and State-of-the-Art Schemes[J]</b>. Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems, 2025: 101080. Link
• Abuyaghi M, Si-Mohammed S, Shaker G, et al. <b>Positioning in 5G Networks: Emerging Techniques, Use Cases, and Challenges[J]</b>. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025. Link
• Kufakunesu R, Myburgh H, De Freitas A. <b>The internet of battle things: a survey on communication challenges and recent solutions[J]</b>. Discover Internet of Things, 2025, 5(1): 3. Link
• Tera S P, Chinthaginjala R, Pau G, et al. <b>Towards 6G: An Overview of the Next Generation of Intelligent Network Connectivity[J]</b>. IEEE Access, 2025. Link

December 2024

• Liu G, Deng J, Zhu Y, et al. <b>6G autonomous radio access network empowered by artificial intelligence and network digital twin[J]</b>. Frontiers of Information Technology & Electronic Engineering, 2024: 1-53. Link
• Zhang Y, Huang H, Huang Q, et al. <b>6TiSCH IIoT Network: A Review[J]</b>. Computer Networks, 2024: 110759. Link
• López Delgado J L, López Ramos J A. <b>A Comprehensive Survey on Generative AI Solutions in IoT Security[J]</b>. Electronics, 2024, 13(24): 4965. Link
• Kumar J, Gupta A, Tanwar S, et al. <b>A review on 5G and beyond wireless communication channel models: Applications and challenges[J]</b>. Physical Communication, 2024, 67: 102488. Link
• Gunjan. <b>A Review on Unequal Clustering Protocols in Wireless Sensor Networks[J]</b>. Wireless Personal Communications, 2024: 1-15. Link
• Drampalou S F, Uzunidis D, Vetsos A, et al. <b>A User-Centric perspective of 6G networks: A Survey[J]</b>. IEEE Access, 2024. Link
• Trabelsi N, Fourati L C, Jaafar W. <b>Deep reinforcement learning for autonomous SideLink radio resource management in platoon-based C-V2X networks: An overview[J]</b>. Computer Networks, 2024: 110901. Link
• Akhtarshenas A, Vahedifar M A, Ayoobi N, et al. <b>Federated learning: A cutting-edge survey of the latest advancements and applications[J]</b>. Computer Communications, 2024, 228: 107964. Link
• Otieno H O, Malila B, Mwangama J. <b>Deployment and Management of Intelligent End-to-End Network Slicing in 5G and Beyond 5G Networks-A Systematic Review[J]</b>. IEEE Access, 2024. Link
• Adam M, Baroud U. <b>Federated Learning For IoT: Applications, Trends, Taxonomy, Challenges, Current Solutions, and Future Directions[J]</b>. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 2024. Link
• Ghorbian M, Ghobaei-Arani M, Asadolahpour-Karimi R. <b>Function Placement Approaches in Serverless Computing: A Survey[J]</b>. Journal of Systems Architecture, 2024: 103291. Link

November 2024

• Zeydan E, Arslan S, Turk Y. <b>6G wireless communications for industrial automation: scenarios, requirements and challenges[J]</b>. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 2024: 100732. Link
• Patil A, Iyer S, López O L A, et al. <b>A comprehensive survey on spectrum sharing techniques for 5G/B5G intelligent wireless networks: Opportunities, challenges and future research directions[J]</b>. Computer Networks, 2024: 110697. Link
• Feng X, Nguyen K A, Luo Z. <b>A Review of Open Access WiFi Fingerprinting Datasets for Indoor Positioning[J]</b>. IEEE Access, 2024. Link
• Nain M, Goyal N, Dhurandher S K, et al. <b>A survey on node localization technologies in UWSNs: Potential solutions, recent advancements, and future directions[J]</b>. International Journal of Communication Systems, 2024, 37(16): e5915. Link
• Cao L, Huo T, Li S, et al. <b>Cost optimization in edge computing: a survey[J]</b>. Artificial Intelligence Review, 2024, 57(11): 312. [Link](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10462-024-1094