Human-Centric Intelligent Systems - Call for Papers for the Special Issue: Smart City
Aims and Scope
The concept of smart cities has gained significant attention as urban areas seek to leverage technology and data to enhance the quality of life for residents, improve sustainability, and optimize urban management. This Collection aims to gather research that explores the multifaceted aspects of smart cities, including the role of the Internet of Things, data-driven analytical platforms, intelligent transportation systems, and smart infrastructure in fostering sustainable urban development and innovative transformation. It is important for us to continue advancing our collective understanding of smart cities to address the complex challenges faced by urban areas, such as population growth, resource management, and environmental sustainability. Recent advances in this area have demonstrated the potential of data-driven approaches to optimize urban services, improve transportation efficiency, and enhance the overall livability of cities. Additionally, research has highlighted the importance of citizen engagement and participatory approaches in shaping the development of smart cities.
Looking ahead, continued research in this area holds the potential for developing innovative solutions that integrate technology, data, and urban governance to address pressing urban challenges. Future advances may include the development of AI-driven urban management systems, the integration of renewable energy solutions into urban infrastructure, and the implementation of inclusive and equitable smart city initiatives that benefit all segments of the population.
This Collection seeks to gather cutting-edge research on smart cities, exploring the intersection of technology, data, and urban management to foster sustainable and innovative urban development. We welcome submissions that investigate the role of the Internet of Things, data-driven platforms, intelligent transportation systems, and smart infrastructure in shaping the future of urban living and addressing the challenges of urbanization.
Main Topics and quality control:
- Internet of Things in smart cities
- Data-driven analytical platforms for urban management
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Smart infrastructure for sustainable urban development
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Full papers will be subject to a strict review procedure for final selection to this special issue based on the following criteria:
1. Quality and originality in theory and methodology of the special issue.
2. Relevance to the topic of the special issue.
3. Application orientation which exhibits novelty.
4. If there is an implementation, the details of the implementation must be provided.
5. Presence of the following statements (if applicable): disclosure of potential conflicts of interest, research involving human participants and/or animals, informed consent.
Important date
Open date: 30 September 2024
Close date: 01 March 2025
Submit your paper
All papers have to be submitted via the Editorial Manager online submission and peer review system. Instructions will be provided on screen and you will be stepwise guided through the process of uploading all the relevant article details and files associated with your submission. During submission authors should indicate that their manuscript belongs to the special issue “SI: Smart City” (this question will appear at “Additional Information” step). All manuscripts must be in the English language.
To access the online submission site for the journal, please visit https://www.editorialmanager.com/hcin/default1.aspx. Note that if this is the first time that you submit to the Human-Centric Intelligent Systems, you need to register as a user of the system first.
NOTE: Before submitting your paper, please make sure to review the journal's Author Guidelines first.
After Acceptance
This special issue will be published as a virtual collection that will be accessible at SpringerLink.
Accepted papers will be published online within about 20 days after acceptance, fully citable by DOI (Digital Object Identifier), prior to publication in the issue.”
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
Introduction of the guest editor(s)
Dr. Rahul Priyadarshi
Siksha O Anusandhan University, India
Dr. Rahul Priyadarshi received his B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Amrita School of Engineering in 2013, his M.Tech in Communication System & Network from NIT Hamirpur in 2018, and his Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Networks from NIT Patna in 2023. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, his research focuses on IoT, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Smart City technologies. He is an Academic Editor for multiple journals and has been ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford University in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Prof. Dr. Dragan Peraković
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Dr. Dragan Peraković is a full professor and Head of the Department for Information and Communication Traffic at the University of Zagreb, Croatia. His research focuses on communication ecosystems in transport, AI, IoT, and cybersecurity. He is a visiting professor at universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an International Expert at Asia University, Taiwan. Dragan has authored over 200 scientific papers, co-edited multiple books, and serves as Guest Editor for several journals. He is a board member of numerous international conferences around the world.