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Network Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Network in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Network format

Network is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering IoT and Edge/Fog Computing, Network Security and Intrusion Detection, Software-Defined Networks and 5G. Over its lifetime it has published 221 papers, which have received 1,860 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Network 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inIoT and Edge/Fog Computing Network Security and Intrusion Detection Software-Defined Networks and 5G Blockchain Technology Applications and Security Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting
ISSN2673-8732
Citation impact (2-yr)2.91
h-index20
i10-index45
Article processing charge$1,082
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of West London
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Network per year

21
2021
40
2022
23
2023
29
2024
57
2025

Citation impact of Network by publication year

331
2021
556
2022
549
2023
171
2024
190
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Network

A Federated Learning-Based Approach for Improving Intrusion Detection in Industrial Internet of Things Networks

Md Mamunur Rashid, Shahriar Usman Khan, Fariha Eusufzai et al. · 30 Jan 2023

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of electrical devices that are connected to the Internet wirelessly. This group of devices generates a large amount of data with information about users, which makes the whole system sensitive and prone to malicious attacks eventually. The rapidly growing IoT-connected devices under a centralized ML system could…

Cybersecurity Challenges in the Maritime Sector

Frank Akpan, Gueltoum Bendiab, Stavros Shiaeles et al. · 7 Mar 2022

Cyberattacks have been rapidly increasing over the years, resulting to big financial losses to businesses for recovery, regulatory sanctions, as well as collateral damages, such as reputation and trust. In this respect, the maritime sector, which until now was considered safe due to the lack of Internet connectivity and the isolated nature of ships in…

An Analysis of Cloud Security Frameworks, Problems and Proposed Solutions

Milan Chauhan, Stavros Shiaeles · 12 Sep 2023

The rapidly growing use of cloud computing raises security concerns. This study paper seeks to examine cloud security frameworks, addressing cloud-associated issues and suggesting solutions. This research provides greater knowledge of the various frameworks, assisting in making educated decisions about selecting and implementing suitable security measures for cloud-based systems. The study begins with introducing cloud…

BloodChain: A Blood Donation Network Managed by Blockchain Technologies

Hai Trieu Le, Tran Thanh Lam Nguyen, Tuan Anh Nguyen et al. · 13 Jan 2022

Due to the rapid change of population structure, leading to lower birth rates and quick aging rates, the demand for blood supply is increasing significantly. In most countries, blood quality and origin are managed by blood management information systems, such as national authorities. Nevertheless, the traditional system has limitations in this field, such as a…

A Network Analysis on Cloud Gaming: Stadia, GeForce Now and PSNow

Andrea Di Domenico, Gianluca Perna, Martino Trevisan et al. · 20 Oct 2021

Cloud gaming is a class of services that promises to revolutionize the videogame market. It allows the user to play a videogame with essential equipment while using a remote server for the actual execution. The multimedia content is streamed through the network from the server to the user. Hence, this service requires low latency and…

Network template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Network format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Network template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Network use?
Network uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Network 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Network?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Network document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Network template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Network format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Network?
Network - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Network PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Network template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Network template cost?
You can start writing in the Network template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Network PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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