International Journals
A. Kadi, L. Khoukhi, J. Viinikka, P.E Fabre, “Adapting to the Evolution: Enhancing Intrusion Detection through Machine Learning in the QUIC Protocol Era,” accepted in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, DOI: 10.1109/TNSM.2025.3540753, 2025. [Q1, I.F: 4.7]
N. Bermad, S. Zemmoudj, L. Bouallouche, L. Khoukhi, “Pseudonym Revocation System for IoT-based Medical Applications,” Computer Networks, doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4865840, 2025. [Q1, I.F: 5.6]
A. Kadi, et al. "An In-Depth Comparative Study of Quantum-Classical Encoding Methods for Network Intrusion Detection" accepted in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, DOI: 10.1109/OJCOMS.2025.3537957, 2025. [Q1, I.F: 6.3]
D. Liu, Y. Liu, Z. Hanglei, L. Khoukhi, H. Hafid, L. Gyuan “Generative AI-Driven Incentive Mechanism for Semantic Communications in RSMA Networks”, accepted in IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking, March 2025. [Q1, I.F: 7.4]
K. Guibene, N. Messai, M. Ayaida and L. Khoukhi, "A Pattern Mining-Based False Data Injection Attack Detector for Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, doi: 10.1109/TII.2023.3297139. vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 2969-2978, Feb. 2024. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
Z. Abou El Houda, H. Moudoud, B. Brik and L. Khoukhi, "Blockchain-Enabled Federated Learning for Enhanced Collaborative Intrusion Detection in Vehicular Edge Computing," in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 25, no. 7, pp. 7661-7672, doi: 10.1109/TITS.2024.3351699. July 2024. [Q1, I.F: 9.55]
Z. A. E. Houda, A. S. Hafid and L. Khoukhi, "MiTFed: A Privacy Preserving Collaborative Network Attack Mitigation Framework Based on Federated Learning using SDN and Blockchain," in IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, doi: 10.1109/TNSE.2023.3237367. January 2023. [Q1, I.F: 5.03]
Z. A. El Houda, B. Brik, A. Ksentini and L. Khoukhi, "A MEC-Based Architecture to Secure IoT Applications using Federated Deep Learning," in IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 60-63, doi: 10.1109/IOTM.001.2100238, March 2023. [Q1, I.F: 10.238]
D. A. Chekired, M. A. Togou and L. Khoukhi, "HybCon: A Scalable SDN-Based Distributed Cloud Architecture for 5G Networks," in IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 550-563, doi: 10.1109/TCC.2021.3103935. 1 Jan.-March 2023. [Q1, I.F: 5.697]
H. Amari, Z. A. E. Houda, L. Khoukhi and L. H. Belguith, "Trust Management in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks: Extensive Survey," in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 47659-47680, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3268991, 2023. [Q1, I.F: 3.9]
S. Kumari, H. Xiong, L. Khoukhi, Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues, “Safety and security of autonomous vehicles”, Trans. Emerg. Telecommun. Technol. 34(11), 2023.
Z. A. E. Houda, A. S. Hafid, L. Khoukhi and B. Brik, "When Collaborative Federated Learning Meets Blockchain to Preserve Privacy in Healthcare," in IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 2455-2465, doi: 10.1109/TNSE.2022.3211192, 1 Sept.-Oct. 2023. [Q1, I.F: 5.03]
Z. Abouelhouda, B. Brik, A. Ksentini, L. Khoukhi and M. Guizani, "When Federated Learning Meets Game Theory: A Cooperative Framework to secure IIoT Applications on Edge Computing," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, doi: 10.1109/TII.2022.3170347, 2022. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
H. Moudoud, Z. Mlika, L. Khoukhi and S. Cherkaoui, "Detection and Prediction of FDI Attacks in IoT Systems via Hidden Markov Model," in IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, doi: 10.1109/TNSE.2022.3161479, 2022. [Q1, I.F: 5.03]
D. Said, M. Elloumi and L. Khoukhi, "Cyber-Attack on P2P Energy Transaction between Connected Electric Vehicles: A False Data Injection Detection Based Machine Learning Model," IEEE Access, v. 10, pp. 63640-63647, doi: 10.1109/ ACCESS.2022.3182689. 2022. [Q1, I.F: 3.47]
F. Chbib, L. Khoukhi, W. Fahs, J. Haydar, R. Khatoun, “A cross-layered scheme for multichannel and reactive routing in vehicular ad hoc networks,” Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Wiley, doi.org/10.1002/ett.4468, 33(7) (2022). [Q2, I.F: 3.31]
D. Liu, A. Hafid and L. Khoukhi, "Workload Balancing in Mobile Edge Computing for Internet of Things: A Population Game Approach," in IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 1726-1739, doi: 10.1109/TNSE.2022.3150755. May-June 2022. [Q1, I.F: 5.03]
Z. A. E. Houda, B. Brik and L. Khoukhi, "“Why Should I Trust Your IDS?”: An Explainable Deep Learning Framework for Intrusion Detection Systems in Internet of Things Networks," in IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, v. 3, pp. 1164-1176, doi: 10.1109/OJCOMS.2022.3188750. 2022. [Q1, I.F: 7.9]
M. Najafi, L. Khoukhi and M. Lemercier, "Decentralized prediction and reputation approach in vehicular networks," Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Wiley, doi:10.1002/ett.4456, 33(7), 2022. [Q2, I.F: 3.31]
F. Chbib, S. Zeadally, R. Khatoun, L. Khoukhi, W. Fahs, J. Haydar, “A secure cross-layer architecture for reactive routing in vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communications,” Vehicular Communications, Elsevier, vol. 38: 100541, doi.org/10.1016/j.vehcom.2022.100541, 2022. [Q1, I.F: 8.37]
H.Moudoud, L. Khoukhi, S. Cherkaoui,“Prediction and Detection of FDIA and DDoS Attacks in 5G Enabled IoT”, in IEEE Network Magazine, DOI. 10.1109/MNET.011.2000449, 2021. [Q1, I.F: 10.29]
M. Ren, J. Zhang, L. Khoukhi, H. Labiod, V. Vèque: “A review of clustering algorithms in VANETs”, Annals of Telecommunications, Springer, 76 (9-10): 581-603, 2021. [Q2, I.F: 1.90]
F. Chbib, W. Fahs, J. Haydar, L. Khoukhi, R. Khatoun: “IEEE 802.11p performance enhancement based on Markov chain and neural networks for safety applications,” Annals of Telecommunications, 76(9-10): 617-632, 2021. [Q2, I.F: 1.90]
Z. Abouelhouda, L. Khoukhi, A. Hafid, “Bringing Intelligence to Software Defined Networks: Mitigating DDoS Attacks,” IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (IEEE TNSM), doi: 10.1109/TNSM.2020.3014870, 2020. [Q1, I.F: 4.75]
D. Liu, A. Hafid and L. Khoukhi, "Multi-Item Auction Based Mechanism for Mobile Data Offloading: A Robust Optimization Approach," in IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol. 69, no. 4, pp. 4155-4168, doi: 10.1109/TVT.2020.2968354. April 2020. [Q1.I.F: 7.11]
S. Chouikhi, L. Khoukhi, M. Esseghir, L. Merghem, "Generalized Nash Equilibrium approach for radio resource sharing and power allocation in vehicular networks," Computer Networks, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2020.107490, vol. 182, December 2020. [Q1, I.F: 5.49]
D. A. Chekired, L. Khoukhi and H. T. Mouftah, "Fog-Computing-Based Energy Storage in Smart Grid: A Cut-Off Priority Queuing Model for Plug-In Electrified Vehicle Charging," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 16, no. 5, pp. 3470-3482, doi: 10.1109/TII.2019.2940410, May 2020. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
B. Hammi, S. Zeadally, H. Labiod, R. Khatoun, L. Khoukhi, “A Secure Multipath Reactive Protocol for Routing in IoT and HANETs,” Ad Hoc Networks, v.103, doi.org/10.1016/j.adhoc.2020.102118, Elsevier, 2020. [Q1, I.F: 4.81]
Z. Abouelhouda, A. Hafid and L. Khoukhi, “Cochain-SC: An Intra- and Inter-Domain DDoS Mitigation Scheme Based on Blockchain Using SDN and Smart Contract,” in IEEE Access, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2930715 vol. 7, pp. 98893-98907, 2019. [Q1, I.F: 3.9]
M.A. Togou, D.A. Chekired L. Khoukhi, G.M Muntean, “A Hierarchical Distributed Control Plane for Path Computation Scalability in Large Scale Software-Defined Networks”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, DOI. 10.1109/ TNSM.2019.2913771, Vol. 16, No. 3, Sep. 2019. [Q1, I.F: 4.75]
M.A. Togou, D.A. Chekired L. Khoukhi, A. Ksentini, “Toward an Ultra-Low Latency of Self-Driving Vehicular Service: 5G Slicing-Enabled Scalable SDN Core Network”, IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (IEEE JSAC), DOI. 10.1109/ JSAC.2019.2927065, Vol. 37, No. 8, August 2019. [Q1, I.F: 13.08]
Y. Begriche,R. Khatoun, L. Khoukhi, “A Statistical Detection Mechanism for Node Misbehaviors in Wireless Mesh Networks,” Int. J. of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing, 31(1): 23-35, 2019. [Q3, I.F: 0.77]
D. A. Chekired, M. A. Togou and L. Khoukhi, “Hierarchical Wireless Vehicular Fog Architecture: A Case Study of Scheduling Electric Vehicle Energy Demands,” IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, vol. 13, no. 4, pp. 116-126, Dec. 2018. [Q1, I.F: 13.60]
M. A. Togou, L. Khoukhi and A. Hafid, “Performance Analysis and Enhancement of WAVE for V2V Non-Safety Applications,” IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol.19, no 8, pp. 2603-2614, doi: 10.1109/TITS.2017.2758678. 2018. [Q1, I.F: 9.55]
M. Ren, J. Zhang, L. Khoukhi, H. Labiod and V. Vèque, “A Unified Framework of Clustering Approach in Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol.19, no 5, pp. 1401-1414, doi: 10.1109/TITS.2017.2727226. 2018. [Q1, I.F: 9.55]
D. Liu, L. Khoukhi and A. Hafid, “Prediction-Based Mobile Data Offloading in Mobile Cloud Computing,” in IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 17, no. 7, pp. 4660-4673, doi: 10.1109/TWC.2018.2829513 July 2018. [Q1, I.F: 8.34]
D.A. Chekired, L. Khoukhi and H. T. Mouftah, “Decentralized Cloud-SDN Architecture in Smart Grid: A Dynamic Pricing Model,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 1220-1231,.doi: 10.1109/TII.2017.2742147, March 2018. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
B. Hammi, R. Khatoun, S. Zeadally, A. Fayad, L. Khoukhi, “IoT Technologies for Smart Cities,” in IET Networks journal, vol.7, n° 1, p. 1 –13, Jan. 2018. [Q1, I.F: N/A]
D. A. Chekired, L. Khoukhi and H. T. Mouftah, "Industrial IoT Data Scheduling Based on Hierarchical Fog Computing: A Key for Enabling Smart Factory," in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 14, no. 10, pp. 4590-4602, doi: 10.1109/TII.2018.2843802. Oct. 2018. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
N.Bousba, M. Rebai, L.Bouallouche, D. Aïssani, L. Khoukhi, “A Novel MILP model for timely message delivery in real-time WSNs,” International Journal of Electronics and Communications, pp: 88 - 96, vol. 95, August, 2018. [Q2, I.F: 3,16]
H. Ameur, L. Khoukhi, M. Esseghir, L. Merghem, “Energy Efficient Networks: Recent Research and Future Challenges,” in International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Computing, InderScience, Vol. 12, No. 1, 2017. [Q4, I.F: 0.44]
M. Ren, L. Khoukhi, H. Labiod, J. Zhang and V. Veque, “A Mobility-based Scheme for Dynamic Clustering in Vehicular Ad hoc Networks (VANETs),” Vehicular Communications, Elsevier, vol.9, pp.233-241, 2017. [Q1, I.F: 8.37]
A. Bourass, S. Cherkaoui and L. Khoukhi, “Secure Optimal Itinerary Planning for Electric Vehicles in the Smart Grid,” in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 13, no. 6, pp. 3236-3245, doi: 10.1109/TII.2017.2741347, Dec. 2017. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
D. Chekired, L. Khoukhi, “Smart Grid solution for charging and discharging services based on cloud computing scheduling,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Vol.13, no. 6, pp.3312 – 3321, June 2017. [Q1, I.F: 11.64]
M. Rmayti, Y. Begriche, R. Khatoun, L. Khoukhi, D. Gaiti, “A Stochastic Approach for Packet Dropping Attacks Detection in Mobile Ad hoc Networks”, Computer Networks, Elsevier, vol. 121, n°5, pp. 53-64, 2017. [Q1, I.F: 5.49]
H. Ameur, M. Esseghir, L. Khoukhi, L. Merghem-Boulahia, “Enhanced MIH (Media Independent Handover) for Collaborative Green Wireless Communications,” International Journal of Communication Systems, Wiley Edition, vol.30, no 7, 2017. [Q2, I.F: 1.88]
M. A. Togou, A. Hafid and L. Khoukhi, “SCRP: Stable CDS-Based Routing Protocol for Urban Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks,” in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, vol. 17, no. 5, pp. 1298-1307, May 2016. [Q1, I.F: 9.55]
R. Khatoun, Y. Begriche, J. Dromard, L. Khoukhi, A. Serhrouchni, “A Statistical Trust System in Wireless Mesh Networks,” Annals of Telecommunications, V. 71, 5-6, PP. 187-199, no 11-12, 2016. [Q2, I.F: 1.90]
D. Said, S. Cherkaoui, L. Khoukhi, “Multi-Priority Queuing for Electric Vehicles Charging at Public Supply Stations with Price Variation,” Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, DOI:10.1002/wcm.2508, 15:1049–1065, Wiley, August 2015. [Q2, I.F: 2.46]
L. Khoukhi, A. El Masri, A. Sardouk, A. Hafid, D. Gaiti: “Toward Fuzzy Traffic Adaptation Solution in Wireless Mesh Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Computers, IEEE, 63(5): 1296-1308, 2014. [Q1, I.F: 3.18]
A. El Masri, A. Sardouk, L. Khoukhi, A. Hafid and D. Gaiti, “Neighborhood-Aware and Overhead-Free Congestion Control for IEEE 802.11 Wireless Mesh Networks,” in IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, vol. 13, no. 10, pp. 5878-5892,.doi: 10.1109/TWC.2014.2349898, Oct. 2014. [Q1, I.F: 8.34]
J. Dromard, L. Khoukhi, R. Khatoun, “An Efficient Admission Control Model Based on Dynamic Link Scheduling in Wireless Mesh Network,” EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, DOI: 10.1186/1687-1499-2013-288, 2014. [Q2, I.F: 2.55]
M. Rebai, M. Le Berre, F. Hnaien, H. Snoussi, L. Khoukhi, “A Branch and Bound Algorithm for the Critical Grid Coverage Problem in Wireless Sensor Networks,” International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 2014, DOI:10.1155/2014/769658, 2014 [Q2, I.F: 2.3]
L. Khoukhi, H. Badis, L. Merghem-Boulahia and M. Esseghir, “Admission Control in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks: A survey,” EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, DOI.10.1186/1687-1499-2013-109, 2013. [Q2, I.F: 2.55]
F. Nebih-Korkaz, M. Esseghir, L. Merghem-Boulahia, L. Khoukhi, “A novel data aggregation approach combined with data dissemination in vehicular ad hoc network,” International Journal of Information Science and Intelligent System, ISSN: 2307-9142, Vol.2, No.2, 2013.
M. Mansouri, L. Khoukhi, H. N. Nounou, M. N. Nounou, “Secure and Robust Clustering for Quantized Target Tracking in Wireless Sensor Networks,” Journal of Communications and Networks, DOI.10.1109/JCN.2013.000029, 15(2): 164-172, 2013. [Q1, I.F: 3.90]
R., Khatoun, L. Khoukhi, A. Nabet, L., Gaïti, D., J. “ASRoP: Ad hoc Secure Routing Protocol,” International Journal of Wireless and Mobile Networks, ISSN: 0975 – 3834, September 2012.
L. Khoukhi, S. Cherkaoui, “Intelligent QoS Management for Multimedia Services Support in Wireless Mobile Ad hoc Networks,” Computer Networks, Elsevier 1389-1286, 2010. [Q1, I.F: 5.49]
L. Khoukhi, S. Cherkaoui, “Toward Neural Networks Solution for Multimedia Support in Wireless Mobile Ad hoc Networks,” Journal of Networks, Academy Publisher, ISSN: 17962056, Vol. 4, N°2, pp. 148-161, 2008.