Emerging Trends in 6G Networks and Beyond

The field of 6G networks and related technologies is witnessing significant advancements, with a focus on sustainable, efficient, and resilient communication systems. Researchers are exploring innovative solutions to address the challenges of limited coverage, high infrastructure costs, and security threats. One notable direction is the integration of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRSs) and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) to enhance signal propagation and improve network performance. Additionally, there is a growing interest in hybrid communication systems, such as those combining radio frequency (RF) and optical wireless communication (OWC), to support high-bandwidth applications and enable efficient data transfer. The use of digital twins, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is also becoming increasingly prominent in the design, optimization, and operation of 6G networks. Noteworthy papers in this area include: Sharing Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces in Multi-Operator Communication Systems for Sustainable 6G Networks, which proposes an IRS sharing system to enhance network flexibility and reduce costs. TRICK: Time and Range Integrity ChecK using Low Earth Orbiting Satellite for Securing GNSS, which introduces a novel approach to secure positioning using a Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) satellite. Cross-link RTS/CTS for MLO mm-Wave WLANs, which proposes a new RTS/CTS mechanism to address the hidden terminal problem in mm-wave Wi-Fi. Resource Allocation in Hybrid Radio-Optical IoT Networks using GNN with Multi-task Learning, which presents a novel framework for dual-technology scheduling in hybrid IoT networks. Digital Twin Empowered In-Vehicular Channel Modeling and Wireless Planning in the Terahertz Band, which investigates the use of digital twins for in-vehicle wireless channel modeling and planning. Generic Algorithm for Universal TDM Communication Over Inter Satellite Links, which proposes a new generic algorithm for universal TDM communication over inter-satellite links. Dynamic Downlink-Uplink Spectrum Sharing between Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks, which proposes a dynamic spectrum sharing approach to improve interference management in dense deployments. Analysis of SINR Coverage in LEO Satellite Networks through Spatial Network Calculus, which introduces a new analytical framework for performance assessment of LEO satellite networks. Extended Time Varying Multi-Cluster Fluctuating Two-Ray Fading Model for Maritime Environment, which proposes an extended fading model for maritime communication. Adaptive Reallocation of RAN Functions for Resilient 6G Networks, which proposes a resilience mechanism leveraging the adaptive placement of RAN functions. Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid FSO/THz Relay with Aerial RIS for Future NTN-Integrated 6G Wireless Communications, which proposes a novel dual-hop wireless network with a hybrid FSO/THz link and an aerial RIS-based RF link. Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for Integrated Cloud-Fog-Edge Computing in IoT Systems, which explores the complementary roles of cloud, fog, and edge computing in enhancing IoT performance. RIS-based Communication Enhancement and Location Privacy Protection in UAV Networks, which proposes an ARIS-assisted covert communication scheme to protect UAV location privacy. RIoT Digital Twin: Modeling, Deployment, and Optimization of Reconfigurable IoT System with Optical-Radio Wireless Integration, which proposes an optimized RIoT framework integrating optical and radio wireless technologies. Enabling Smart Radio Environments in the Frequency Domain With Movable Signals, which proposes a new domain to enable smart radio environments through movable signals. Formal Verification of a Generic Algorithm for TDM Communication Over Inter Satellite Links, which formally verifies the correctness of a generic algorithm for TDM communication over inter-satellite links.

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Sharing Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces in Multi-Operator Communication Systems for Sustainable 6G Networks

TRICK: Time and Range Integrity ChecK using Low Earth Orbiting Satellite for Securing GNSS

Cross-link RTS/CTS for MLO mm-Wave WLANs

Resource Allocation in Hybrid Radio-Optical IoT Networks using GNN with Multi-task Learning

Digital Twin Empowered In-Vehicular Channel Modeling and Wireless Planning in the Terahertz Band

Generic Algorithm for Universal TDM Communication Over Inter Satellite Links

Dynamic Downlink-Uplink Spectrum Sharing between Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks

Analysis of SINR Coverage in LEO Satellite Networks through Spatial Network Calculus

Extended Time Varying Multi-Cluster Fluctuating Two-Ray Fading Model for Maritime Environment

Adaptive Reallocation of RAN Functions for Resilient 6G Networks

Design and Performance Analysis of Hybrid FSO/THz Relay with Aerial RIS for Future NTN-Integrated 6G Wireless Communications

Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for Integrated Cloud-Fog-Edge Computing in IoT Systems

RIS-based Communication Enhancement and Location Privacy Protection in UAV Networks

RIoT Digital Twin: Modeling, Deployment, and Optimization of Reconfigurable IoT System with Optical-Radio Wireless Integration

Enabling Smart Radio Environments in the Frequency Domain With Movable Signals

Formal Verification of a Generic Algorithm for TDM Communication Over Inter Satellite Links

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