Special Topic: Integration of Large AI Model and 6G
SCIS Selected Articles on AI+6G
SCIS Selected Articles on Large Language Models (LLM)
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Let RFF do the talking: large language model enabled lightweight RFFI for 6G edge intelligence
Gao, Ning; Liu, Yi; Zhang, Qifan; Li, Xiao; Jin, Shi
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(7): 170308
Keywords: radio frequency fingerprint identification; large language model; knowledge distillation; zero-trust security; 6G edge intelligence
Cite as: Gao N, Liu Y, Zhang Q F, et al. Let RFF do the talking: large language model enabled lightweight RFFI for 6G edge intelligence. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68: 170308, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4463-0

Special Topic: Integration of Large AI Model and 6G
SCIS Selected Articles on AI+6G
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Diffusion-based auction mechanism for efficient resource management in 6G-enabled vehicular metaverses
Kang, Jiawen; Tong, Yongju; Zhong, Yue; Chen, Junlong; Xu, Minrui; Niyato, Dusit; Deng, Runrong; Mao, Shiwen
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(7): 170307
Keywords: auction model; diffusion; resource allocation; edge intelligence; large AI model
Cite as: Kang J W, Tong Y J, Zhong Y, et al. Diffusion-based auction mechanism for efficient resource management in 6G-enabled vehicular metaverses. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68: 170307, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4424-3

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Efficient adaptive random network coding for video content dissemination in NR-V2X networks
Ma, Junchao; Shang, Bodong; Yu, Yang; Fan, Pingzhi
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(3): 132303
Keywords: new radio vehicle-to-everything; video content dissemination; adaptive random network coding; deep reinforcement learning
Cite as: Ma J C, Shang B D, Yu Y, et al. Efficient adaptive random network coding for video content dissemination in NR-V2X networks. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 132303, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4672-1

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Keywords: Smart distribution networks; Ubiquitous computing power networks; Computing power resource scheduling; Hypergraph convolution networks; Hypergraph
Cite as: Jing C F, Zhu X R. An efficient and fast computing power resource scheduling method for smart distribution networks based on hypergraph convolution networks. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68: 219302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4573-5

Special Topic: Integrated Sensing and Communications Techniques for 6G
SCIS Selected Articles on ISAC
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Measuring discrete sensing capability for ISAC via task mutual information
Shang, Fei; Du, Haohua; Yang, Panlong; He, Xin; Wang, Jingjing; Li, Xiang-Yang
Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68(5): 150308
Keywords: wireless sensing; ISAC; sensing channel; mutual information; sensing capabilit
Cite as: Shang F, Du H H, Yang P L, et al. Measuring discrete sensing capability for ISAC via task mutual information. Sci China Inf Sci, 2025, 68: 150308, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4374-y

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Keywords: online scheduling; partial observability; smart factories; transportation multi-robot systems; wireless communication
Cite as: Liao Y X, Cui Q M, Chen K-C, et al. Wireless communication empowers online scheduling of partially-observable transporta- tion multi-robot systems in a smart factory. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 202302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4909-6

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CANEG: a polynomial-time graph model for optimal routing in computing-aware networks
Liu, Fei; Zhang, Xiushe; Wang, Peng; Li, Hongyan; Guo, Zonghuan
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(10): 202301
Keywords: computing-aware networks; joint routing and computing; ILP; CAN expanded graph model; latency optimization
Cite as: Liu F, Zhang X S, Wang P, et al. CANEG: a polynomial-time graph model for optimal routing in computing-aware networks. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 202301, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4925-y

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Honey Insight: the interpretable reasoning engine for dynamic TTP inference
Zhou Y H, Wang Z Y, Wang R, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190311
Keywords: deception defense; TTP inference; large language models; interpretable machine learning; logistic regression
Cite as: Zhou Y H, Wang Z Y, Wang R, et al. Honey Insight: the interpretable reasoning engine for dynamic TTP inference. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190311, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4995-0

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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B-CUBE: a burst-aware 5G-TSN architecture and its large-scale mixed-flow scheduling
Xue Y, Jia J, Mao H Y, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190310
Keywords: 5G; 5G-TSN architecture; burst-aware; mixed-flow scheduling; TSN
Cite as: Xue Y, Jia J, Mao H Y, et al. B-CUBE: a burst-aware 5G-TSN architecture and its large-scale mixed-flow scheduling. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190310, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5018-8

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Role-customized cross-domain task orchestration in satellite-terrestrial integrated networks
Zhao Y, Wang C, Yan C G, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190309
Keywords: cross-domain task orchestration; deep reinforcement learning; satellite-terrestrial integrated networks; role-customized multi-agent cooperation; task offloading
Cite as: Zhao Y, Wang C, Yan C G, et al. Role-customized cross-domain task orchestration in satellite-terrestrial integrated networks. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190309, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5052-0

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Service agent for user-centric QoE-aware communication service provision in mobile AR
Zhou, Conghao; Sun, Lulu; Yang, Peng; Lyu, Feng; Cheng, Nan; Shen, Xuemin
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190308
Keywords: user-centric networking; immersive communication; AR; integrated computation and communication; agentic AI
Cite as: Zhou C H, Sun L L, Yang P, et al. Service agent for user-centric QoE-aware communication service provision in mobile AR. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190308, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5013-5

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Freesat: enabling user-centric multi-satellite cooperative networks via AI-RAN
Zhang S Y, Zhou L Y, Wang F, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190307
Keywords: AI-RAN; digital twins; satellite-free networks; quality of service; user-centric
Cite as: Zhang S Y, Zhou L Y, Wang F, et al. Freesat: enabling user-centric multi-satellite cooperative networks via AI-RAN. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190307, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5012-4

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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SmartFEC: adaptive SmartNIC-enabled forward error correction for low-latency video services
Gong, Qianyun; Shi, Jianxin; Fan, Xiaoyi; Zhang, Cong; Wen, Jingjing; Xu, Jiapei; Yuan, Xinjing; Pu, Lingjun
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190306
Keywords: low-latency video; SmartNIC; forward error correction; bandwidth prediction; redundancy decision
Cite as: Gong Q Y, Shi J X, Fan X Y, et al. SmartFEC: adaptive SmartNIC-enabled forward error correction for low-latency video services. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190306, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5014-9

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Learning to schedule: interference-aware optimization for edge AI inference on shared GPUs
Ji M T, Zhao H H, Jiao L, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190305
Keywords: edge AI; inference; interference; GPU; online learning
Cite as: Ji M T, Zhao H H, Jiao L, et al. Learning to schedule: interference-aware optimization for edge AI inference on shared GPUs. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190305, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5051-3

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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LLM-enhanced-EA-driven automated optimization framework for joint indoor deployment of multiple BSs and RISs
Liao S C, Hou J B, Zhao Y, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190304
Keywords: optimization; evolutionary algorithm; NSGA-II; intelligent operator; large language model (LLM); prompt engineering; base station; reconfigurable intelligent surface
Cite as: Liao S C, Hou J B, Zhao Y, et al. LLM-enhanced-EA-driven automated optimization framework for joint indoor deployment of multiple BSs and RISs. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190304, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5063-7

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Keywords: intent-based networking; large language model; curriculum learning; low-rank adaptation; network automation; agent system
Cite as: Li Q, Yang X H, Qin Y H, et al. Empowering a lightweight large language model agent for intent-based networking: harnessing curriculum learning and LoRA fine-tuning. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190303, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-5015-4

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Self-supervised resource-efficient indoor tracking with adaptive anchor scheduling
Yu H Y, Wang G, Feng Y F, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190302
Keywords: indoor localization and tracking; self-supervised learning; deep state space model; anchor scheduling and selection; reinforcement learning
Cite as: Yu H Y, Wang G, Feng Y F, et al. Self-supervised resource-efficient indoor tracking with adaptive anchor scheduling. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-026-5068-2

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NameShield: secure and dynamic group communication for first responders in emergency management
Yu H M, Chen J C, Richelson S, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190301
Keywords: computer communication networks; cryptography and security; publish/subscribe systems; group communication; attribute-based encryption; public safety communication systems
Cite as: Yu H M, Chen J C, Richelson S, et al. NameShield: secure and dynamic group communication for first responders in emergency management. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190301, doi: 10.1007/s11432-026-4905-0

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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Special topic on user-centric intelligent networking
Fu X M, Ren J, Tafazolli R, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190300
Cite as: Fu X M, Ren J, Tafazolli R, et al. Special topic on user-centric intelligent networking. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 190300, doi: 10.1007/s11432-026-5090-3

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Persistent finder: fast and accurate detection of persistent flows in high-speed networks
Cao, Lu; Xiao, Weiqiang; Yao, Lin; Zhang, Weizhe
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(8): 189302
Keywords: persistent flows; persistence detection; sketch; traffic measurement; high-speed networks
Cite as: Cao L, Xiao W Q, Yao L, et al. Persistent finder: fast and accurate detection of persistent flows in high-speed networks. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 189302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4874-x

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Towards ubiquitous fingerprint-based localization with limited human effort
Zhang, Lingyan; Kong, Taotao; Qiu, Yuanfeng; Qin, Danyang; Wu, Shaohua; Zhang, Tingting; Zhang, Qinyu
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(7): 172303
Keywords: location-based services; fingerprint-based localization; contrastive learning; CSI
Cite as: Zhang L Y, Kong T T, Qiu Y F, et al. Towards ubiquitous fingerprint-based localization with limited human effort. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 172303, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4745-6

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End-to-end delay model in computer networks without Kleinrock's independence assumption
Chen, Yu; Xu, Bowen; Cui, Qimei; Tao, Xiaofeng; Zhang, Ping
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(7): 172302
Keywords: queueing networks; dependent service times; end-to-end delay distribution; computer networks; packet-switched networks; Kleinrock's independence assumption
Cite as: Chen Y, Xu B W, Cui Q M, et al. End-to-end delay model in computer networks without Kleinrock's independence assumption. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 172302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4863-y

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DRL-based scheduling for spatiotemporal dependent tasks in industrial wireless control system
Li, Sha; Sun, Lei; Wang, Jianquan; Ni, Wanli; Tian, Hui; Bai, Yuntian Brian; Zhang, Haijun
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(5): 152302
Keywords: industrial wireless control; multi-access edge computing; spatiotemporal feature; graph neural network; deep reinforcement learning
Cite as: Li S, Sun L, Wang J Q, et al. DRL-based scheduling for spatiotemporal dependent tasks in industrial wireless control system. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 152302, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4746-7

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A new interference-resilient scalable networking for low altitude
Huang, Yuhong; Ding, Haiyu; Cao, Lei; Zhou, Jiao; Li, Xin; Chen, Weiyan; Han, Yantao
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(3): 132305
Keywords: low-altitude scenario; co-channel interference; terrestrial cellular networking; scalable networking
Cite as: Huang Y H, Ding H Y, Cao L, et al. A new interference-resilient scalable networking for low altitude. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 132305, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4684-x

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A knowledge-driven model selection and resource management method with information entropy
Wang, Dan; Liang, Zhenshen; Song, Bin
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(3): 132304
Keywords: information plane; resource management; edge computing; deep reinforcement learning; blockchain
Cite as: Wang D, Liang Z S, Song B. A knowledge-driven model selection and resource management method with information entropy. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 132304, doi: 10.1007/s11432-025-4664-y

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RFDR: a retransmission-free data reconstruction framework for emergency response networks
Shi, Yayong; Lu, Weidang; Zhao, Nan; Zhu, Haiyan; Yao, Yuan; Wang, Rui; Gao, Yuan
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(2): 122303
Keywords: end-edge collaboration; multivariate time series; transmission outage; MANETs; disaster response
Cite as: Shi Y Y, Lu W D, Zhao N, et al. RFDR: a retransmission-free data reconstruction framework for emergency response networks. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 122303, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4619-y

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The field-based model: a new perspective on RF-based material sensing
Shang, Fei; Jiang, Haocheng; Yang, Panlong; Yan, Dawei; Du, Haohua; Li, Xiang-Yang
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(1): 112306
Keywords: RF sensing; material identification; Internet of Things; WiFi
Cite as: Shang F, Jiang H C, Yang P L, et al. The field-based model: a new perspective on RF-based material sensing. Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69: 112306, doi: 10.1007/s11432-024-4444-8