پژوهشگاه علوم و فناوری اطلاعات ایران (ایرانداک) پژوهشنامه پردازش و مدیریت اطلاعات 2251-8223 40 ویژه نامه انگلیسی 4 2025 07 23 Beyond 5G. Strategic Pathways to 6G Development and Emerging Applications Beyond 5G. Strategic Pathways to 6G Development and Emerging Applications 177 204 728111 10.22034/jipm.2025.728111 FA Mohammed Abdul Jaleel Maktoof Al-Turath University, Baghdad 10013, Iraq Zaid Ghanim Ali Al-Mansour University College, Baghdad 10067, Iraq 0000-0001-6923-5607 Azimov Bektur Abyrahmanovich Osh State University, Osh City 723500, Kyrgyzstan, 0000-0001-5849-8583 Ibraheem Mohammed Khalil Al-Rafidain University College Baghdad 10064, Iraq 0000-0002-2947-9647 Waleed Nassar Madenat Alelem University College, Baghdad 10006, Iraq 0009-0000-1274-446X Journal Article 2025 08 03 <strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /><strong>Background:</strong> The rapid evolution from 4G to 5G has transformed the telecommunications landscape, but as technological demands continue to grow, the shift toward 6G is gaining attention. 6G aims to address the limitations of 5G, such as latency and bandwidth constraints, while introducing new capabilities like terahertz communication and ubiquitous AI integration.<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> This article explores the development roadmap of 6G, highlighting its applications across industries and addressing key challenges in its deployment.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> A comprehensive review of current literature on 5G advancements and emerging 6G technologies was conducted. Comparative analyses were performed on the theoretical frameworks of 6G’s core capabilities, including network architecture, spectrum management, and AI integration.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The study identified key applications for 6G, such as smart cities, autonomous transportation, healthcare, and industrial automation. It also highlighted the anticipated improvements in data transmission speed, reliability, and connectivity.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> 6G represents a pivotal evolution in telecommunications, offering transformation in numerous sectors. However, challenges such as infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and energy efficiency must be addressed. <strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /><strong>Background:</strong> The rapid evolution from 4G to 5G has transformed the telecommunications landscape, but as technological demands continue to grow, the shift toward 6G is gaining attention. 6G aims to address the limitations of 5G, such as latency and bandwidth constraints, while introducing new capabilities like terahertz communication and ubiquitous AI integration.<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> This article explores the development roadmap of 6G, highlighting its applications across industries and addressing key challenges in its deployment.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> A comprehensive review of current literature on 5G advancements and emerging 6G technologies was conducted. Comparative analyses were performed on the theoretical frameworks of 6G’s core capabilities, including network architecture, spectrum management, and AI integration.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The study identified key applications for 6G, such as smart cities, autonomous transportation, healthcare, and industrial automation. It also highlighted the anticipated improvements in data transmission speed, reliability, and connectivity.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> 6G represents a pivotal evolution in telecommunications, offering transformation in numerous sectors. However, challenges such as infrastructure development, regulatory frameworks, and energy efficiency must be addressed. https://jipm.irandoc.ac.ir/article_728111_ee7207ac171cc77241a652c54dd1e3c5.pdf