Communications & Networks Connect

Communications & Networks Connect

Print ISSN: 3006-4813Online ISSN: 3105-1421
Special Issues

Innovations in Next-Generation Communication and Optical Networks

A special issue of Communications & Networks Connect (3006-4813)

active Submissions closed Published Articles: 2 Submit Manuscript

Editors

Mohammed Elamassie

Mohammed Elamassie

Guest Editor

Ozyegin University

Istanbul

Turkey

Anand Singh

Anand Singh

Guest Editor

Pandit Deen Dayal Energy University

Gujarat

India

About

This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge advancements in the design, development, and deployment of next-generation communication systems and optical networking technologies. With the rapid evolution of data-intensive applications, cloud computing, 5G/6G wireless systems, and IoT ecosystems, there is an urgent need for high-speed, low-latency, energy-efficient, and scalable communication infrastructures.

Topics of interest

The issue will cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to:

  • Advanced optical fiber communication systems and photonic technologies
  • 5G/6G communication networks and their integration with optical backbones
  • Machine learning and AI-driven network management and optimization
  • Software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) in optical networks
  • Optical access, metro, and core network architectures
  • Ultra-reliable and low-latency communication (URLLC) systems
  • Terahertz and visible light communication technologies
  • Quantum communication and optical encryption
  • Green and sustainable network designs
  • Integration of optical networks with IoT, edge, and cloud computing
Target Audience

This issue invites original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and visionary perspectives that explore novel architectures, algorithms, protocols, and applications driving the future of high-performance communication and optical networks.

Benefits of submitting by the deadline
  • No article processing charges
  • Complimentary language editing

For further details, please contact the editorial office at: info@scifiniti.com

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Published Articles (2)

Research ArticleOpen Access

Sum Rate Optimization for IRS-Assisted VLC Systems with Time Delay Considerations Using Deep Q-Learning

Ahmed Ressan Hussen, Rashid Iqbal+3 more

Vol. 3

VVisible light communication (VLC) is a promising solution for high-speed indoor wireless connectivity, offering advantages such as license-free spectrum and enhanced physical-layer security. However, VLC performance is...

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Research ArticleOpen Access

May 26, 2026

Performance Characterization of gr-owc, the GNU Radio Out-of-Tree Module for Optical Wireless Communications

Kunal P. Sangurmath, Michael B. Rahaim

Vol. 3

As researchers continue to investigate novel technologies for next-generations of wireless communications systems, flexible and adaptable tools remain essential for system testing and development. Software-Defined Radios...

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