Computer Networks and Communications papers

Pofolia’s corpus holds 102 papers from Computer Networks and Communications (2005–2026), each with a short summary. Below, the 20 most-cited, then the most recently added.

At a glance

• Most cited: Introduction to Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis: A Regression-Based Approach (2013, 45,138 citations).
• The 20 papers listed have 168,551 citations between them.
• 11 of the 11 with a known journal quartile appeared in a Q1 journal.
• 5 have a free full text (open access).
• Most frequent journals: IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials, IEEE Internet of Things Journal, British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology.
• Published between 2005 and 2019.

Most cited

Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”. How to read the signals

• Introduction to Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Process Analysis: A Regression-Based Approach

  2013 · FWCI 1860.33 · 45,138 citations

  This book introduces mediation, moderation, and conditional process analysis, presenting a unified regression-based framework for understanding complex relationships in data.

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• SSD: Single Shot MultiBox Detector

  2016 · FWCI 1660.05 · 30,534 citations

  A new object detection method called SSD uses a single deep neural network to directly predict bounding boxes and class confidences, eliminating the need for object proposal steps.

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• Cognitive radio: brain-empowered wireless communications

  IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications · 2005 · Q1 · SJR 6.00 · FWCI 362.42 · 12,003 citations

  Cognitive radio, a software-defined system, learns from its environment to adapt and optimize spectrum use for reliable communication.

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• Internet of Things: A Survey on Enabling Technologies, Protocols, and Applications

  IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 14.00 · FWCI 652.62 · 8,382 citations · Open access

  This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things (IoT), detailing its core enabling technologies, essential protocols, and diverse application landscapes.

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• Edge Computing: Vision and Challenges

  IEEE Internet of Things Journal · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 429.55 · 8,026 citations

  Edge computing processes data near its source, addressing demands for faster response times, battery life, bandwidth savings, and data privacy.

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• Interactive Tree Of Life (iTOL) v4: recent updates and new developments

  Nucleic Acids Research · 2019 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 691.31 · 6,543 citations · Open access

  The Interactive Tree Of Life (iTOL) v4 online tool has been updated with four new dataset types and enhanced annotation and display controls, including an integrated editor and improved font support.

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• Internet of Things for Smart Cities

  IEEE Internet of Things Journal · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 371.91 · 6,154 citations · Open access

  This paper surveys enabling technologies, protocols, and architectures for urban Internet of Things (IoT) systems designed to support the Smart City vision.

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• Introduction to Statistical Mediation Analysis

  2012 · FWCI 393.42 · 5,678 citations

  This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to statistical mediation analysis, covering its statistical, methodological, and conceptual aspects with applications across various disciplines.

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• A Survey on Mobile Edge Computing: The Communication Perspective

  IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials · 2017 · Q1 · SJR 14.00 · FWCI 322.85 · 5,435 citations

  Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) shifts computation and storage to network edges, promising reduced latency and energy consumption for 5G applications by merging wireless communication and mobile computing.

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• Internet of Things in Industries: A Survey

  IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 290.88 · 5,073 citations

  This survey systematically summarizes the current state-of-the-art of the Internet of Things (IoT) in industrial applications.

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• Software-Defined Networking: A Comprehensive Survey

  Proceedings of the IEEE · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 5.00 · FWCI 395.28 · 4,915 citations

  Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a new paradigm that separates network control logic from hardware, enabling centralized programming and simplifying management. This approach breaks traditional vertical integration, allowing for greater flexibility and easier evolution of network infrastructure.

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• A First Course in Factor Analysis

  Psychology Press eBooks · 2013 · FWCI 184.23 · 4,482 citations

  This book provides a foundational understanding of factor analytic techniques, covering both theory and practical application for researchers. It includes introductions to newer methods like confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.

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• UNSW-NB15: a comprehensive data set for network intrusion detection systems (UNSW-NB15 network data set)

  2015 · 3,684 citations

  This paper introduces the UNSW-NB15 data set, a new benchmark designed to address the limitations of older data sets in evaluating modern network intrusion detection systems.

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• Statistical mediation analysis with a multicategorical independent variable

  British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 226.66 · 3,344 citations

  This paper introduces a novel statistical method for mediation analysis that accommodates multicategorical independent variables, a common scenario not addressed by existing techniques.

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• An Easy Guide to Factor Analysis

  2014 · FWCI 171.07 · 3,318 citations

  This guide aims to explain factor analysis, a statistical technique common in psychology and social sciences, as clearly and simply as possible for students and practitioners.

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• Docker: lightweight Linux containers for consistent development and deployment

  Linux journal · 2014 · FWCI 160.08 · 3,298 citations

  Docker introduces lightweight Linux containers to package applications and their dependencies, enabling easy movement between systems and quick, isolated startup.

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• A Beginner’s Guide to Factor Analysis: Focusing on Exploratory Factor Analysis

  Tutorials in Quantitative Methods for Psychology · 2013 · FWCI 53.54 · 3,260 citations · Open access

  This tutorial introduces Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), a statistical technique for identifying underlying structures in data, and provides practical guidance for its application.

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• Applied Multiple Regression/Correlation Analysis for the Behavioral Sciences

  2013 · FWCI 54.14 · 3,131 citations

  This classic text offers a non-mathematical, applied approach to multiple regression analysis, emphasizing verbal-conceptual exposition and practical examples for researchers.

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• A Survey of Data Mining and Machine Learning Methods for Cyber Security Intrusion Detection

  IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials · 2015 · Q1 · SJR 14.00 · FWCI 108.29 · 3,128 citations

  This survey paper provides a focused review of machine learning (ML) and data mining (DM) techniques applied to cyber security intrusion detection.

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• The Internet of Things for Health Care: A Comprehensive Survey

  IEEE Access · 2015 · Q1 · FWCI 228.93 · 3,025 citations · Open access

  This survey details how the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling smart objects for pervasive cyber-physical systems. It reviews current IoT-based healthcare technologies, architectures, applications, and industry trends.

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Recently added

• SCN security situation assessment and prediction model based on improved selective convolutional network

  Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1

  An improved Selective Convolutional Network (SCN) model incorporating a Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM) and Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) with Naive Bayes achieves 97.38% recognition accuracy in network security situation assessment and a 2.63% mean absolute error in point prediction.

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• Graph neural network-based service migration decision in vehicular networks

  Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1

  A novel Graph Convolutional Network-based algorithm (Gr-MiD) dynamically migrates tasks in vehicular networks to reduce latency and energy consumption, outperforming DQN by 8.04% in delay and 15.82% in energy use.

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• FuzzPrismEdge: dynamic resource allocation in edge AI via context-aware fuzzy gating

  Scientific Reports · 2026 · Q1

  FuzzPrismEdge, an adaptive fuzzy-neural architecture, extends edge AI device lifespan by 60-67% by dynamically scaling computational demands based on real-time context like energy reserves and motion intensity.

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• Fluctuation–dissipation of the Kuramoto model on fruit-fly connectomes

  Chaos Solitons & Fractals · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  Fruit-fly connectomes exhibit maximal fluctuation-dissipation violation in the resting state, with violation levels directly correlating to edge weight anisotropy.

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• Integrated blockchain-federated learning framework for IOT security

  Journal of Cloud Computing Advances Systems and Applications · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 1.00

  A novel multi-layer security framework integrating Blockchain, Federated Learning (FL), and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) achieves 95% detection accuracy for IoT intrusions, outperforming a baseline by 13% and reducing latency by 50%.

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• Adaptive Multirobot Virtual Structure Control using Dual Quaternions

  Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems · 2026 · Q1

  A novel dual-quaternion control strategy enables UAV teams to maintain formation shape and orientation adaptively, even during large rotations or when orientation is partially defined.

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• Slow-moving pattern interfaces in general directions for a two-dimensional Swift–Hohenberg-type equation

  Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations · 2026 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · Open access

  Rigorous proof of slow-moving pattern interfaces in a 2D Swift-Hohenberg model, showing how stripe and hexagonal patterns invade homogeneous states.

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• An energy-aware federated intelligence framework for sustainable WSN-IoT ecosystems

  Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications · 2026 · Q2

  EcoSense-AI, a novel federated learning framework, boosts WSN-IoT sustainability by achieving 98.56% accuracy and 93.2% energy efficiency, outperforming FedAvg and FedProx.

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