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

Special Topic: User-Centric Intelligent Networking
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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

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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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Empowering a lightweight large language model agent for intent-based networking: harnessing curriculum learning and LoRA fine-tuning
Li Q, Yang X H, Qin Y H, et al
Sci China Inf Sci, 2026, 69(9): 190303
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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