Submission Deadline: 01 March 2025 View: 159 Submit to Special Issue
Prof. Mourade Azrour
Email: mo.azrour@umi.ac.ma
Affiliation: Faculty of sciences and techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes; Morocco
Research Interests: authentication protocol, computer security, Internet of things, smart systems, machine learning
Prof. Abdulatif Alabdulatif
Email: ab.alabdulatif@qu.edu.sa
Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, College of Computer, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
Research Interests: applied cryptography, blockchain technology, cloud computing security
Prof. Sultan Ahmad
Email: s.alisher@psau.edu.sa
Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, College of Computer Engineering and Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Research Interests: distributed computing, big data, machine learning, the Internet of Things
Prof. Azidine Guezzaz
Email: a.guezzaz@uca.ma
Affiliation: Technology Higher School Essaouira, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
Research Interests: computer security, cryptography, artificial intelligence, intrusion detection, IoT, cloud computing, smart cities
Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing marks a rapidly evolving research frontier, signifying a substantial leap in technological progression within the digital era. The convergence of these technologies is pivotal in creating Cognitive Cities, leading to significant advancements across various domains, including smart urban development, healthcare, energy, and financial services. Cognitive Cities represents the next generation of smart cities, utilizing AI-powered predictive analytics within a cloud computing framework to enrich urban environments and operational processes. This synergy enhances data processing and analytics, improving efficiency and automation while providing scalable and flexible solutions. Furthermore, IoT is crucial within these interconnected frameworks, offering a dynamic and distributed network for real-time data exchange, analysis, and storage, which is essential for developing responsive, adaptive, and intelligent urban infrastructures.
Within this special issue, we aim to delve into the confluence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, and the emerging concept of Cognitive Cities as transformative forces in ecological optimization and refining management methodologies across key sectors. Cognitive Cities embody integrating these technologies in an urban context, enhancing industrial production, energy generation, and healthcare provision through advanced data analytics and interconnected infrastructures. We welcome contributions that share innovative technologies, forward-thinking policies, or best practices related to the development and implementation of Cognitive Cities from theoretical and practical perspectives. Contributions may include but are not limited to, discussions on the deployment of IoT in urban ecosystems, the application of AI for urban planning and management, the use of cloud-based platforms for city-wide data integration, and the socio-economic impact of transitioning to Cognitive Cities.
The scope of this special issue :
1. Theoretical advancements and models in AI that enhance IoT devices' capabilities within Cognitive Cities, leveraging cloud platforms to enhance intelligent urban ecosystems.
2. IoT architectures that utilize cloud services for improved scalability, performance, and reliability, underpinning the smart infrastructure of Cognitive Cities.
3. Case studies on cloud-enabled IoT solutions in Cognitive Cities that employ AI for real-time data analytics, decision-making, and urban planning.
4. Security, privacy, and ethical considerations in deploying AI-powered IoT systems within the complex and densely connected Cognitive Cities.
5. The impact of AI, IoT, and Cloud integration on the digital transformation of sectors such as healthcare, smart urban planning, manufacturing, and agriculture within the context of Cognitive Cities.
6. Future directions and challenges in standardizing practices for the seamless integration of AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing to support the sustainable development of Cognitive Cities.