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Special Issue: The Road to 6G: Driving the Next Wave of Connectivity—Part I
Volume 112, Issue 7
July 2024
Guest Editors
Special Issue Papers
By M.-S. Alouini, E. Björnson, M. Tao, and Y. Mostof
By Z. Qin et al.
This article provides an overview of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into wireless communication systems, highlighting their potential to revolutionize next-generation networks.
By S. Miao et al.
This article provides an overview of the evolution and future directions of error-correction coding (channel coding) in wireless communication systems, emphasizing its critical role from 2G to the upcoming 6G era.
By N. González-Prelcic et al.
This article presents integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) as a pivotal technology for 6G networks, integrating communication and sensing capabilities to enhance network functionality
By Q. Wu et al.
This article offers a comprehensive review of intelligent surfaces (ISs) and their transformative potential in future wireless networks, particularly in the context of 6G.
By C. Psomas et al.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of wireless information and energy transfer (WIET) as a key enabler of 6G networks.
By H. Q. Ngo et al.
This article comprehensively explores the potential of ultradense cell-free massive multiple-input–multiple-output (CF-MMIMO) technology to address the connectivity and data demands of 6G networks
By B. Clerckx et al.
This article presents a comprehensive tutorial, survey, and future perspective on multiple-access (MA) techniques, which are critical for optimizing wireless communication systems.
By Y. Mao et al.
This article provides a comprehensive survey on energy-efficient edge AI, focusing on the challenges and design principles essential for optimizing AI applications at the wireless edge.
By M. A. Imran et al.
This article addresses the critical issue of expanding connectivity to remote and challenging environments, including “hard-to-reach” (HTRA) and “hard-to-serve” areas, where traditional communication solutions are often inadequate.