[CfP COMNET SI] [THREE DAYS LEFT FOR SUBMISSIONS - February 14, 2025] Elsevier COMNET Special Issue on Generative and Explainable AI for Internet Traffic and Network Architectures

Antonio Montieri antonio.montieri at unina.it
Tue Feb 11 07:39:37 EST 2025


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                     CALL FOR PAPERS

         Special Issue on Generative and Explainable AI

         for Internet Traffic and Network Architectures

                 Elsevier Computer Networks

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computer-networks/about/call-for-papers#generative-and-explainable-artificial-intelligence-for-internet-traffic-and-architectures

*(EXTENDED Submission deadline: February 14, 2025)*

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We are pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue of
Elsevier Computer Networks journal, focusing on the transformative
potential
of generative and explainable AI in Internet traffic analysis and network

architectures. As Internet-connected devices multiply and traffic data grows

exponentially, traditional methods are increasingly challenged. This special

issue aims to highlight how generative AI can synthesize realistic traffic
data,

automate network configurations, and enhance security measures.
Additionally,

explainable AI can provide deeper insights into network behaviors, improving

transparency, trust, and overall network performance.

We invite you to contribute to this pioneering special issue and lead the

advancement of AI-driven innovations in Internet traffic analysis and
network

architectures.

Key Topics of Interest include but are not limited to the following:

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- Generative AI methods to synthesize realistic and diverse traffic data

- Automatic network configuration and management utilizing Generative AI

- Applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) in network traffic generation

- Prompt Engineering for LLMs in network traffic analysis, management, and
security

- Generative AI for enhancing network security and intrusion detection

- Assessing the robustness and reliability of Generative AI in network

  management, including standardized benchmarks and datasets

- Explainable AI techniques for network traffic analysis and management
tools

- Human-in-the-loop AI and the integration of interpretability into
AI-driven

  traffic analysis

- Ensuring fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI applications for

  networking

- Real-world applications and case studies showcasing Generative and
Explainable

  AI in network traffic analysis, management, and security

- Bridging the gap between network data explanation and actionable

  interpretability

- Techniques for improving the trust and practical use of data-driven
network

  analysis methods

Guest Editors:

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- Antonio Montieri, PhD - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II,
Napoli, Italy

  (antonio.montieri at unina.it)

- Danilo Giordano, PhD - Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy

  (danilo.giordano at polito.it)

- Claudio Fiandrino, PhD - IMDEA Networks Institute, Madrid, Spain

  (claudio.fiandrino at imdea.org)

- Jonatan Krolikowski, PhD - Huawei Technologies France SAS, Boulogne
Billancourt, France
  (jonatan.krolikowski at huawei.com)

Important Dates:

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- Submission Open Date: July 1, 2024

- Final Manuscript Submission Deadline: February 14, 2025 (EXTENDED)

- Editorial Acceptance Deadline:    May 15, 2025

Manuscript Submission Information:

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The journal's submission platform

(https://www.editorialmanager.com/comnet/default.aspx) is available for

receiving submissions to this Special Issue from July 1st, 2024. Authors are

advised to follow the Guide for Authors to prepare their manuscripts and
select

the article type “VSI: GenXAI for Internet” when submitting online. More

information about the Special Issue, the Guide for Authors, and the
submission

portal are available at the following link:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computer-networks/about/call-for-papers#generative-and-explainable-artificial-intelligence-for-internet-traffic-and-architectures

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                      SPECIAL ISSUE DETAILS

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In the realm of Internet traffic analysis, the advent of Artificial
Intelligence

(AI) has marked a significant paradigm shift. With the proliferation of

Internet-connected devices and the exponential growth of traffic data,

traditional traffic analysis methods are struggling to cope with the sheer
volume

and complexity of modern networks. Moreover, the dynamic nature of Internet

traffic patterns and the emergence of sophisticated cyber threats further

exacerbate the challenges faced by network operators and cybersecurity

professionals. In response, there is a pressing need for advanced
analytical tools

that can provide accurate Internet traffic “visibility”, enable actionable
insights

into traffic behavior, identify anomalies and intrusions, and ultimately
enhance

network security and performance.

On the other hand, the collection, segmentation, and labeling of traffic
datasets

are cumbersome processes, often requiring human experts to guide the
different

stages. Additionally, factors like the dynamic nature of traffic, privacy
concerns,

and the limited samples of certain traffic types (e.g., network attacks, IoT

devices) further challenge data collection. Moreover, while data-driven

techniques have the potential for outstanding performance and adaptability,
they

often operate as black-box systems, making it difficult to understand their

behavior, improve their performance, or protect them from potential attacks.

This limits the interpretability and trust in these methods, affecting their

practical use.

The integration of generative and explainable AI techniques presents a
promising

avenue for addressing these challenges. By harnessing the power of AI to
generate

realistic traffic data and provide interpretable insights, researchers and

practitioners can overcome the limitations of traditional traffic analysis

methods. Generative AI models enable the creation of diverse and
representative

traffic datasets, facilitating the training of AI-driven models for
intrusion

detection and network optimization. Meanwhile, explainable AI techniques
enhance

the transparency and trustworthiness of AI-driven traffic analysis, enabling

network operators to understand and interpret the decisions made by AI
methods.

This special issue aims to delve into the methodological, technical, and

practical aspects of leveraging generative and explainable AI for Internet

traffic analysis and network architectures. By focusing on these
cutting-edge

topics, we seek to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to

explore innovative approaches, share insights, and advance state of the art.

The special issue will encompass a wide range of themes, including AI-driven

generation of standardized traffic datasets, network management aided by

generative AI, interpretable and trustworthy AI solutions for Internet
traffic

analysis, and real-world applications of generative and explainable AI in

network optimization and security.

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-- 
*Antonio Montieri, Ph.D.*

*Assistant Professor (RTDa)*





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