a novel comprehensive taxonomy of intelligent-based routing protocols in wireless sensor networks

routing in ad-hoc networks, specifically intelligent-based ones, is a highly interested research topic in recent years. most of them are simulation-based study. large percentages have not even mentioned some of the fundamental parameters. this strictly reduces their validity and reliability. on the other hand, there is not a comprehensive framework to classify routing algorithms in wireless sensor networks yet. in this paper, we present a novel comprehensive taxonomy for routing algorithms along with a complete experimental evaluation framework. it makes the ability to put each routing algorithm in its place. it also provides a complete view of the algorithm behavior. at the end, a proper framework is introduced to express essential simulation parameters too. this can lead to improve the quality of scientific practices in the simulation studies.