Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Networking for 5G–6G and IoT Systems
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 41
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Interests: pervasive computing; middleware for fog; edge computing; IoT; management of cloud computing systems; software-defined networking; 5G; 6G; O-RAN
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Interests: cloud and edge computing; Internet of Things; distributed systems; mobile computing and middleware; cloud continuum; big data; industrial internet of things; Industry 4/5.0
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid convergence of communication, sensing, and networking technologies is driving a new era of intelligent and interconnected systems for 5G, 6G, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) has emerged as a key paradigm enabling the joint utilization of spectrum, hardware, and infrastructure to support both data transmission and environment perception. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores novel architectures, algorithms, and protocols for seamless integration of sensing, communication, and networking functionalities. Topics of interest include ISAC for enhanced wireless networks, cooperative and distributed sensing in IoT, spectrum and resource management for joint communication and sensing, and AI/ML-driven techniques for adaptive optimization. Furthermore, contributions addressing use cases such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, healthcare, and industrial IoT are highly encouraged. By fostering multidisciplinary insights, this Special Issue will provide a platform for academic researchers and industry practitioners to advance theoretical foundations, practical implementations, and standardization efforts for future 5G–6G networks and beyond.
Dr. Domenico Scotece
Dr. Riccardo Venanzi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- integrated sensing and communication (ISAC)
- 5G/6G networks
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- joint communication and sensing
- edge and fog computing
- smart cities and industrial IoT
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