Toward the 6G Network Era: Opportunities and Challenges

Wireless Communications and Applications Above 100 GHz: Opportunities and Challenges for 6G and Beyond

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Deep Learning Based Communication Over the Air

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Machine Learning: A Bayesian and Optimization Perspective

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Wireless Network Intelligence at the Edge

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Heterogeneous and Multitask Wireless Sensor Networks—Algorithms, Applications, and Challenges

Plata-Chaves, J., Bertrand, A., Moonen, M., Theodoridis, S., & Zoubir, A. M. (2017) · IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Signal Processing · doi:10.1109/jstsp.2017.2676468 · Cited by 59

A millimeter wave network for billions of things

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A Novel Chimp Optimized Linear Kernel Regression (COLKR) Model for Call Drop Prediction in Mobile Networks

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Herramientas y aplicaciones de Inteligencia Artificial para mejorar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes en asignaturas de Ingeniería de Redes - [Artificial Intelligence tools and applications to promote the students’ learning in Network Engineering courses]

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Learning When and How to Forget in Variable Window LFU Caching

Rostampoor, J., Adve, R., Afana, A., & Ahmed, Y. (2023) · IEEE Globecom Workshops (GC Wkshps) · doi:10.1109/gcwkshps58843.2023.10464723 · Cited by 1

Enhancing the Students’ Motivation and Learning in Network Engineering Courses Through Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications

Bordel, B., & Alcarria, R. (2024) · Lecture notes in educational technology · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-2468-0_3 · Cited by 1

Empowering a Broadband Communications Course with a Unified Module on 5G and Fixed 5G Networks

Uzunidis, D., Pagiatakis, G. K., Moscholios, I. D., & Logothetis, M. D. (2024) · Telecom · doi:10.3390/telecom5030045 · Cited by 1

Analysis, implementation and research opportunities of radio over fiber link over the dispersive medium for next generation networks

Tamrakar, B., Gupta, V., Kanungo, A., Verma, V. K., Shukla, S., Agrawal, N., Singh, M. K., & Sinha, A. (2025) · Journal of Optics · doi:10.1007/s12596-024-02439-z · Cited by 1

6G: The Intelligent Network

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Design of Mode-Locked Fibre Laser with Non-Linear Power and Spectrum Width Transfer Functions with a Power Threshold

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Access-Metro Versatile Coherent Dual Optical Network Providing Integrated Services

Segarra, J., Polo, V., Masanas, M., & Prat, J. (2022) · International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP) · doi:10.1109/csndsp54353.2022.9907946 · Cited by 1

Evolution of Mobile Networks

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Cooperative Communications for Internet of Everything in B5G/6G Hybrid and Ubiquitous Networks: Foundation, Further Optimization and SolutionsPreprint

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Developing novel radio resource management techniques for 5G and beyond

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Cooperative Selection and Communications for Internet of Everything in 6G Ultra-mMTC IoT NetworksPreprint

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Cooperative Selection and Communications for Internet of Everything in 6G Ultra-mMTC IoT NetworksPreprint

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6G With Smart Healthcare, Haptic Communication

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AI-Based Wireless Communication

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Towards Seamless Communication in Capillary Networks

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Evolution and Research Opportunities of Machine Learning for Networking: SurveyPreprint

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Future Intelligent Communication with 6G Technology: A Review

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Probabilistic Fault-Tolerant Robust Traffic Grooming in OTN-over-DWDM Networks

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QKD Protocol for Securing the Communication With Real-Life Application Scenarios

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Optimal Task Scheduling in 6G Networks: A Variational Quantum Computing Approach

Khalid, U., Rehman, J. U., Farooq, A., Zaman, F., & Shin, H. (2024) · Lecture notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-67357-3_5

OMN-IBUS Type of Networking System for the Communication System in 6G

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An investigation of radio over fiber link in terms of Q-Factor for the used photonic modulator over dispersive medium

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A “Breathing” Mobile Communication NetworkPreprint

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Social Innovation Advancing Society Through R&D

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Advancements and Research Directions in Cloud Computing Paradigms Toward 6G Fog Networks

Loonkar, S., Batra, R., & Preetham, K. (2024) · International Conference on Sustainable Computing and Integrated Communication in Changing Landscape of AI (ICSCAI) · doi:10.1109/icscai61790.2024.10866964

Smart Healthcare Innovations Powered by 6G Networks

Ashok, P., Hallur, G. G., & Chirputkar, A. (2025) · Recent Patents on Engineering · doi:10.2174/0118722121360907250209163714

Blockchain-Based Collaboration Design for 6G Distributed Networks

Zhang, T., Liu, C., Wu, Z., Zhang, S., & Shi, N. (2025) · IEEE Access · doi:10.1109/access.2025.3573518

Adaptive Network Management in 6G O-RAN: A Framework for Dynamic User Demands

Bruno, G. Z., Huff, A., & Both, C. B. (2025) · Simpósio Brasileiro de Redes de Computadores e Sistemas Distribuídos (SBRC) · doi:10.5753/sbrc_estendido.2025.6918

Enhancing data credibility in 6G-enabled IoT-fog environment using secured blockchain scheme

Jena, K. K., Bhoi, S. K., & Panda, S. K. (2025) · Cluster Computing · doi:10.1007/s10586-025-05129-y

2D Sparsity-Inspired Moving Target Detection Under Integrated Sensing and Communication System

Liu, Z., Luomei, Y., & Xu, F. (2025) · IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) · doi:10.1109/igarss55030.2025.11243434

Evolution of Optical Networking in Support of 6G

Christofidis, C., Uzunidis, D., Moschopoulos, K., Papapavlou, C., Tsourtis, V., Trantzas, K., Moscoso, J. M. R., Marom, D. M., Muñoz, R., Nazarathy, M., et al. (2025) · European Conference on Optical Communication · doi:10.1109/ecoc66593.2025.11263053

Leveraging Digital Twins for All-Photonics Networks-as-a-Service: Enabling Innovation and Efficiency (Tutorial)

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Distributed Intelligence: AI-Driven Decision Making in 6G Edge Networks

Li, Z., Xu, H., & Xu, S. (2025) · IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT) · doi:10.1109/wf-iot64238.2025.11270732

Flexible Multi-Layered Security System: Secure 6G Mobile Network ConsiderationsPreprint

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Optimizing Video Streaming Over 6G Networks: Codec Adaptation, Quality Metrics, and AI-Driven Topologies

Ibrahim, H. M., & Elmowafy, M. (2025) · International Telecommunications Conference (ITC-Egypt) · doi:10.1109/itc-egypt66095.2025.11186616

Channel Estimation and Pilot Signal Design Using Deep Neural Networks: A Review

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Learnable Template Matching Approach for Micro-Deformation Monitoring Based on Integrated Sensing and Communication Platform

Liu, Z., Luomei, Y., & Xu, F. (2026) · IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement · doi:10.1109/tim.2026.3729030

A Theoretical Framework on Real-Time Communication and Information Estimation in Ultra Large-Scale 6G C-V2X Networks

Huang, H., Liu, Z., Wang, H., Huang, W., Gu, C., Hu, Z., & Noor‐A‐Rahim, M. (2026) · IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications · doi:10.1109/twc.2026.3694789

Advancing Edge Intelligence

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Span-Level Distributed Polarization Dependent Loss Measurement: A Longitudinal Power Monitoring Approach

Ge, P., Sun, T., Wang, Y., Xi, L., & Zhang, X. (2026) · Journal of Lightwave Technology · doi:10.1109/jlt.2026.3700266

Comparative analysis of multiband THz patch antennas with asymmetrical rectangular slots for 6G networks

Hakanoğlu, B. G. (2026) · International Journal of Engineering Approaches · doi:10.66160/ijea.1898864

Low-Complexity Randomized Iterative Detection For XL-MIMO Communications

Wang, Z., Zeng, Y., Huang, Y., & Zhang, R. (2026) · IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing · doi:10.1109/tsp.2026.3706194

Toward reconfigurable RAN in beyond 5G: A survey of architectural design, planning, and operation

Laird, B., Ugon, J., & Ranaweera, C. (2026) · Computer Communications · doi:10.1016/j.comcom.2026.108655

High-gain multiband metasurface antennas driven by bound states in the continuum for extended millimeter-wave communications

Li, Z., He, Z., Huo, Y., Wu, X., Cui, W., Yang, Z., Zhao, Y., Zhang, L., Liang, S., Liu, Z. A., et al. (2026) · Science China Physics Mechanics and Astronomy · doi:10.1007/s11433-026-3032-6

Collaborative Federated Learning to Secure 6G-IoT with Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Network

Almarshdi, R., Alrashidi, B., & Alamr, A. (2026) · Computers · doi:10.3390/computers15100644

Intent-to-Slice Mapping in Wireless Networks Through Attention-Driven Hypergraph Learning

Biswal, A., & Panigrahi, C. R. (2026) · International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Sustainable Innovations in Technology (IC-SIT) · doi:10.1109/ic-sit69723.2026.11735931

AI-powered network optimization for next-generation wireless connectivity: exploring 5G/6G networks

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Toward AI in 6G: Concepts, Techniques, and Standards

Shafaei, S., Palaios, A., Ennaceur, Z., Zhang, J., Pandit, V., Gautam, P., Gharouni, A., Gajic, B., Banerjee, B., Mallikarjun, S. B., et al. (2025) · IEEE Access · doi:10.1109/access.2025.3595752 · Cited by 16

An Overview of the Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sixth Generation (6G) Communication Network

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6G: Building the Foundation of the Next-Generation Wireless WorldPreprint

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