26/02/2026
ICT Express: February 2026 Papers News
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to share a list of special issues in the ICT Express that have become available in Science Direct.
Additionally, recent articles, the top cited and most downloaded papers with high citation numbers have been included.
We hope you will find this list useful for your work.
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ICT Express Editorial board
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RECENT ICT EXPRESS ARTICLES
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D. Syed, G. Muhammad, S. Ali, "A Highly Scalable Improved Multi-Objective Hybrid Load Balancing (IMH_LB) Algorithm,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.06.018
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S. Ha, A. Lee, H. Lee, Y.-S. Jeon, "Online Adaptive Wiener Filter for Channel Denoising in MIMO-OFDM Systems,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.07.002
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D. Tran, H. N. Vu, "Transformer Guided Multimodal VQA Model for Fruit Recognitions,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.07.005
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Y. Z. Liew, A. H. P. Tan, A. P. P. Abdul Majeed, A. Nguyen, P. Paoletti, W. Chen, "3D Medical Image Segmentation via Sequential 2D Slice Processing,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.07.008
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S. Ju, S. Han, T. Cho, J. Lee, T. Lee, M. Kim, J. An, "Learning Graph Based Individual Intrinsic Reward for Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.07.010
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R. K. Dhanaraj, M. Muthusamy, A. Sureshkumar, B. S. Paramasivam, D. Pamucar, "Adaptive Few-Shot Tiny Neural Systems for Real-Time Traffic Intensity Prediction in Smart Cities,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.08.010
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J. Kim, H. Kang, H. Pyeon, D. Jung, "Leveraging Dynamic Feature Fusion of Self & Cross-Attention for Robust Multimodal Emotion Recognition,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.08.005
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A. Gueriani, H. Kheddar, A. C. Mazari, M. C. Ghanem, "A Robust Cross-Domain IDS Using BiGRU-LSTM-Attention for Medical and Industrial IoT Security,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.08.011
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S. Park, E. Choi, J. Choi, "Covariance-Based Beamforming for Integrated Sensing and Communications,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.09.004
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L. Guo, S. Zhang, C. He, X. Ji, "Energy Efficiency Optimization for UAV-Assisted Uplink Transmissions over Probabilistic LoS Channels,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.09.007
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B. D. Mai, H. M. Dinh, C. Tran, "TS2F: Text-Assisted Speech-to-Face Generation,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.09.009
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S. Tongbram, N. Dhanachandra, T. Ngangom, "Hybrid Deep Learning Framework for Pancreatic Cancer Detection and Segmentation Using Graph Attention CNN and Swin Transformer,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.09.017
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S. Sinha, G. P. Reddy, S.-M. Kim, S.-H. Park, "Native AI-Based Hybrid Deep Learning for Wireless Link Quality Prediction in NTN Waterside Scenarios,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.001
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D. M. Le, B. Q. Bui, A. Tran, C. Tran, C. Pham, "Enhancing Fine-Grained Image Classification Through Attentive Batch Training,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.002
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B. B. Gupta, S.-H. Pan, A. Gaurav, V. Arya, W. Alhalabi, K. T. Chui, "Optimized Hybrid CNN-LSTM-GRU Model for Cyber Attack Detection Using Adaptive Equilibrium Optimization,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.09.006
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B. Lyu, Y. Bi, Y. Liu, Y. Feng, H. Hu, "Sum-Rate Optimization for Movable Antenna Enabled Wireless Powered Communication Network,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.005
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O. Alnaseri, M. A. Ala’anzy, N. Saeed, "End-to-End Optimization Based on Residual Neural Networks for Improved Optical Fiber Communication,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.010
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T. Han, J. Yun, T. Lee, "Enhancing RMF with AI: Threat-Centric Control Selection Based on MITRE Techniques,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.011
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P. Shah, A. Gupta, N. Rakesh, S. Tanwar, G. Pau, A. Altameem, T. Altameem, "Energy Efficiency Optimization and DQN-Based Power Allocation in UAV-IRS Assisted 6G System,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.012
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S. Sivasankar, M. Markkandan, "Secure Beamforming via Machine Learning-Driven Joint Optimization in IRS-Assisted Wireless Systems,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.014
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W. Zhu, H. Zhang, C. Pei, J. Li, "TrafficMAE: A Network Traffic Classification Model Based on Masked Autoencoder,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.11.004
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A. H. Lubis, P. Sihombing, E. B. Nababan, R. F. Rahmat, "An Evaluation of Nature-Inspired Meta-Heuristic Algorithms for Hyperparameter Optimization in Reinforcement Learning,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.11.008
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L. Wang, Y. Han, X. Xu, "Logistics Distribution Transportation Vehicle Route Decision-Making Based on Artificial Neural Network Algorithm,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.11.012
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Y. Wang, Q. Jiang, J. Lei, G. Gao, J. Wang, T. Ma, Z. Zhuang, Y. Cai, X. Miao, "ADIM-DETR: An Adaptive Dynamic Hybrid Convolution-Based Method for Road Defect Detection,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.11.019
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C.-H. Yeh, C. Lo, "Mamba-Powered Moiré Pattern Suppression: A Two-Stage Deep Learning Framework for High-Fidelity Restoration,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.11.020
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K. D. S. Devi, L. Lakshmi, M. Alalhareth, S. Mounika, M. S. Al Reshan, A. Shaikh, "WADCS: Weibull-Attentive Deep Learning Model for Enhanced Cyber Security,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.11.022
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D. S. Samudrala, R. Senapati, "Advanced Temporal Attention Mechanism Based Traffic Prediction Model for 5G and Beyond Cellular Networks,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.004
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M. A. Ferrag, N. Tihanyi, D. Hamouda, L. Maglaras, A. Lakas, M. Debbah, "From Prompt Injections to Protocol Exploits: Threats in LLM-Powered AI Agents Workflows,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.001
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S. Singh, R. Saha, G. Kumar, A. Nayyar, T.-K. Kim, "Are You Hallucinated? Insights into Large Language Models,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.011
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Y. An, J. Kim, "Separation of Ambient Noise from Ship Sound in Underwater Environments,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.010
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A. Aljumah, T. A. Ahanger, I. Ullah, "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles-Based Blockchain-Inspired Intelligent Framework for Collaborative Intrusion Detection,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.008
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M. M. Islam, K. Hasan, S. H. Jeong, "Performance Evaluation and Optimization for 6G Networks: A Survey of KPIs, Tools, and AI Models,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.012
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X. Zhang, X. Li, W. Cheng, L. Gao, "Joint Detection, Tracking and Communication Optimization Based on Radar-Communication UAV,"
ICT Express, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.12.009
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W. Dharmawan, H. Saleh, N. Hamid, R. Alindra, S. El-Ferik, C. Jaqin, "WaveSpectro-XAF: Dual-Branch Deep Learning with STFT Spectrograms for Automotive Brushed DC Motor Noise Classification,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.004
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O. A. Amodu, Z. M. Hanapi, R. A. R. Mahmood, C. Jarray, F. A. Saif, H. Althumali, U. A. Bukar, M. S. Adam, "A Systematic Mapping and Review on Machine Learning for Non-Terrestrial Networks Assisted Internet of Things: Enabling Technologies,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.002
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A. S. Ali, Z. F. Zaaba, M. M. Singh, M. R. M. Shariff, "DropBlock: A Structured Regularisation Technique for Mitigating Membership Inference Attacks (MIAs) in Machine Learning Models,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.006
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J. Shen, D. Chi, Q. Xu, J. Xian, M. Jiang, S. Song, W. Zang, "Fast Sparse Array Design for Broadband Acoustic Signal,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.003
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R. V. Tate, S. B. Mane, "A Review on Current State of Art of Blockchain Interoperability,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.008
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M. M. Alam, R. A. N. Ugli, K. J. Tanha, T. Jun, "AI-Enhanced Digital Twin Systems for Warehouse Logistics Optimization: A Review of Challenges with Solutions and Future Directions,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.009
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S. Hamid, I. Khosa, M. A. Iftikhar, M. A. Yaqub, D. Kim, M. R. Usman, "A Hybrid Neural Network Approach to Gait Analysis for Remote Patient Care,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.012
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M. Homaei, M. Tarif, P. G. Rodriguez, A. Caro, M. Avila, "Conformal Prediction-Driven Adaptive Sampling for Digital Water Twins,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.010
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M. I. Hossain, S. Akhter, S. Yang, E.-N. Huh, "Robust 3D Pose Estimation via Occlusion-Aware Training and Test Time Adaptation,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.013
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G. Zhu, Y. Yu, Z. Li, Y. Dai, "GMDDPM-CT: Advancing Network Intrusion Detection Through Diffusion-Based Sample Synthesis and Deep Learning,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.014
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L. T. H. Dao, N. Yang, J. Lee, S. Jeong, C. Lee, "Text-Guided Diffusion-Based Restoration of Extremely Compressed Backgrounds for VCM,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.01.011
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A. Ullah, A. Pinna, M. I. Lunesu, G. Destefanis, R. Tonelli, "The DePIN Phenomenon: Characteristics, Reward Architecture, and Practical Implementations,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.005
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J. Y. Eom, D. Seo, "Activity Recognition and User Identification Using mmWave Radar with a Shared-Backbone Graph Network and Task-Specific Heads,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.003
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A. Arsalan, T. Umer, R. A. Rehman, B.-S. Kim, M. Murtaza, C.-T. Cheng, "Semantic-Aware Communication and Computation Co-Optimization in Digital Twin-Assisted Internet of Drones Networks Using Federated Deep Reinforcement Learning,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.001
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D.-H. Park, M. Baek, S.-H. Bae, "Gated Side Adapters with Memory-Efficient Fine Tuning for RGB-T Tracking,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.004
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Q. Nguyen, T. Vu, M. Pham, K. Nguyen, C. Tran, "When Datasets Deceive: Exposing Overlap in Smart Contract Vulnerability Detection,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.002
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G. Li, F. Zhang, M. Ateeq, A. Nguyen, A. P. P. Abdul Majeed, "MA-KANet: Enhancing Retinal Vessel Segmentation Through Multi-Scale Feature Fusion and Attention Mechanisms,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.006
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H. Xu, N. E. Karabadji, J. Xu, A. Assi, A. Lakhdari, M. Elati, W. Dhifli, "Multi-Group Overlapping Weighted Random Forests,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.010
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R. Roslidar, Q. A’yuni, M. Zulhamsyah, F. Arnia, A. Afnan, E. Harnelly, "Fusion of Bidirectional Neural Networks Decision for a High Accuracy Breast Cancer Detection Based on DNA Biomarker,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.007
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D. Liu, C. Wang, J. Zhang, K. Su, "Model-Driven Learning for OTFS Detection Based on an Enhanced GNN with Prior Information,"
ICT Express, 2026, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2026.02.009
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THE MOST DOWNLOADED AND CITED PAPERS
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I. H. Sarker, H. Janicke, A. Mohsin, A. Gill, L. Maglaras, “Explainable AI for cybersecurity automation, intelligence and trustworthiness in digital twin: Methods, taxonomy, challenges and prospects,”
ICT Express, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 935-958, August 2024.
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2024.05.007)
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M. A. Ferrag, N. Tihanyi, M. Debbah, "Reasoning Beyond Limits: Advances and Open Problems for LLMs,"
ICT Express, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 1054–1096, December 2025.
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.09.003)
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A. Sharma, S. Rani, M. Shabaz, "A Comprehensive Review of Explainable AI in Cybersecurity: Decoding the Black Box,"
ICT Express, vol. 11, no. 6, pp. 1200–1219, December 2025.
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.10.004)
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R. Chinnasamy, M. Subramanian, S. V. Easwaramoorthy, J. Cho, "Deep Learning-Driven Methods for Network-Based Intrusion Detection Systems: A Systematic Review,"
ICT Express, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 181–215, February 2025.
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2025.01.005)
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M. Ergen, B. Saoud, I. Shayea, A. A. El-Saleh, O. Ergen, F. Inan, M. F. Tuysuz, "Edge Computing in Future Wireless Networks: A Comprehensive Evaluation and Vision for 6G and Beyond,"
ICT Express, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 1151–1173, October 2024.
(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icte.2024.08.007)
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