Service based VEINS framework for vehicular Ad-hoc network (VANET): A systematic review of state-of-the-art

The state-of-the-art framework for VANETs, Vehicles in Network Simulation (VEINS), is primarily sparse and fragmented. The combination of VANETs and VEINS can improve road safety, efficiency, and user experience for connected and autonomous vehicles. This research examined existing trends and knowledge gaps to provide actionable insights for technical contexts and researchers. Therefore, this systematic literature evaluation was conducted to create a full classification of the article ecosystem. The literature applies the VEINS framework to simulate and evaluate in-vehicle personalized entertainment recommendations based on real-time traffic data and user preferences. We examine service metrics for VANET-integrated vehicle content exchange. Three databases were consulted throughout this study: Scopus, ScienceDirect, and IEEE Xplore. The databases had extensive VANET-related research built on the VEINS framework. Then, screening was completed based on the services considerations. The topic is thoroughly covered in this categorization. Taxonomy proposes categories and subcategories. The initial group includes papers discussing different aspects of VANET-based VEINS framework applications (35/9878 total). The second group consists of pieces that focus on the answer (15/98 total). Network-related articles (48/98 total) make up the final section. This work concludes with a discussion of the VEINS framework's design and bidirectional connectivity. This study could be helpful for researchers working on VANETs and the VEINS framework by highlighting areas where further development is necessary.