Call For Papers:
IEEE Future Networks Initiative Special Issue on 5G Technologies and Applications (6)
Important Dates |
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| Extended and final submission deadline: | 19 September 2019 |
| First Round Reviews by: | 2 December 2019 |
| Second Round Submissions by (extended): | 24 January 2020 |
| Second Round Reviews by: | 5 March 2020 |
| Publication: June 2020 | |
2020 marks the starting year for fifth-generation (5G) network deployment. However, it’s still a long way before we have a fully operational network that meets the predefined KPIs for sliced services and multigigabits downloading speeds. Also, the mechanisms for the efficient selection of service-based architectures have not yet evolved to adopt the new concepts of logic networking and dynamic network slicing. There is also a need to continue developing spectrum extensions techniques for new radio (NR), multi-connectivity schemes, orchestrated operations driven by network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN), etc.
In considering a technology road-map for development, IEEE Future Networks is sponsoring this series of special issues to publish new papers on state-of-the-art research that convey new concepts and results in a tutorial style. Selected papers will mark milestones in 5G findings and trails in view of end-to-end system features. Authors are invited to submit original manuscripts on topics including, but not limited to:
- Physical layer developments in 5G
- Resource allocations for ultra-dense networks
- Interoperability between licensed and unlicensed bands
- Dense small cell deployments for edge device connectivity
- Time alignment for dual- and multi-transmission
- Millimeter wave band and massive MIMO
- Network slicing and topology managements
- Service type analysis: uRLLC, eMBB, mIoT
- C-RAN and network function virtualization
- 5G core network and service-based architecture
- Network hierarchy and mobile edge computing
- Software defined networking
- Distributed mobility management and network intelligence
- Network stability, control and optimization
- Integration of various services and tools
- Data centers and load provisioning
- Vertical application of 5G: smart grid, V2X, etc.
- Performance evaluation of testbeds and trials
- Internet of Things (IoT) and support for massive connectivity
- Innovative applications and services facilities by 5G
- Visions for Beyond 5G technologies
- Standardization activities by IEEE, 3GPP and ETSI
Manuscripts should follow the IEEE VTM guidelines.
Submit PDF version of complete manuscripts to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/vtm-ieee
Guest Editors
Anwer Al-Dulaimi (anwer.al-dulaimi@exfo.com)
EXFO, Canada
Rose Hu (rose.hu@usu.edu)
Utah State University, USA