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Call For Papers:
IEEE Future Networks Initiative Special Issue on 5G Technologies and Applications (6)

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Important Dates

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

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