Distributed intelligence for IoT-based smart cities: a survey DOI
Mohamed Hashem, Aisha Siddiqa, Fadele Ayotunde Alaba

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Neural Computing and Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(27), P. 16621 - 16656

Published: July 22, 2024

Language: Английский

Carbon neutrality and hydrogen energy systems DOI
Solomon Evro, Babalola Aisosa Oni, Olusegun Stanley Tomomewo

et al.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 78, P. 1449 - 1467

Published: July 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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97

Comprehensive systematic review of information fusion methods in smart cities and urban environments DOI Creative Commons
Mohammed A. Fadhel, Ali M. Duhaim, Ahmed Saihood

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Information Fusion, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 107, P. 102317 - 102317

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Smart cities result from integrating advanced technologies and intelligent sensors into modern urban infrastructure. The Internet of Things (IoT) data integration are pivotal in creating interconnected spaces. In this literature review, we explore the different methods information fusion used smart cities, along with their advantages challenges. However, there notable challenges managing diverse sources, handling large volumes, meeting near-real-time demands various city applications. review aims to examine applications detail, incorporating quality evaluation techniques identifying critical issues while outlining promising research directions. order accomplish our goal, conducted a comprehensive search applied selective criteria. We identified 59 recent studies addressing machine learning (ML) deep (DL) These were obtained databases such as ScienceDirect (SD), Scopus, Web Science (WoS), IEEE Xplore. main objective study is provide more detailed insights by supplementing existing research. word cloud visualisation learning/deep papers shows landscape, covering both technical aspects artificial intelligence practical settings. Apart exploration, also delves ethical privacy implications arising cities. Moreover, it thoroughly examines that must be addressed realise revolution's potential fully.

Language: Английский

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73

A review of the trends, evolution, and future research prospects of hydrogen fuel cells – A focus on vehicles DOI
Ephraim Bonah Agyekum, Flavio Odoi-Yorke,

Agnes Abeley Abbey

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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 72, P. 918 - 939

Published: June 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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53

GREEN ARCHITECTURE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY: A REVIEW OF INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES DOI Creative Commons

Aniekan Akpan Umoh,

Adedayo Adefemi,

Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibewe

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Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 185 - 200

Published: Jan. 24, 2024

Green architecture and energy efficiency have become imperative considerations in contemporary construction practices, driven by the escalating global concern over environmental degradation consumption. This paper provides a comprehensive review of innovative design techniques employed green to enhance efficiency. The study delves into integration sustainable principles, emphasizing importance minimizing ecological footprint buildings. Various strategies such as passive design, roofs, efficient insulation systems are explored create structures that harness natural resources intelligently. These not only reduce consumption but also contribute healthier indoor environment. Innovative materials play pivotal role architecture, with focus on utilizing recycled locally sourced materials. scrutinizes emerging technologies like bio-concrete self-healing materials, which structural resilience embody eco-friendly attributes. Furthermore, utilization advanced building systems, smart grids energy-efficient HVAC is discussed for optimizing performance throughout lifecycle building. highlights significance renewable sources, an emphasis incorporating solar panels, wind turbines, other solutions architectural designs. these promotes self-sufficiency contributes overall reduction greenhouse gas emissions. In conclusion, this encapsulates exploration symbiotic relationship between By examining cutting-edge techniques, seeks provide insights can inform inspire future practices industry, fostering approach addresses both concerns growing demand infrastructure. Keywords: Energy, Architecture, Construction Technique, Design, Review.

Language: Английский

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52

CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGES IN SMART CITIES: A CASE REVIEW OF AFRICAN METROPOLISES DOI Creative Commons

Islam Ahmad,

Anthony Anyanwu,

Shedrack Onwusinkwue

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Computer Science & IT Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(2), P. 254 - 269

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

The rapid urbanization and digital transformation of cities across Africa have given rise to the concept Smart Cities, where advanced technologies are integrated enhance efficiency, sustainability, overall quality urban life. However, this paradigm shift towards interconnected technology-driven environments brings forth a host cybersecurity challenges that demand careful consideration. This paper explores in focusing on case review African metropolises. cities, emblematic global trend, embracing City initiatives address foster economic development. While these promise improved services enhanced connectivity, they concurrently expose myriad threats. interconnectedness devices systems Cities creates vast attack surface, making them susceptible cyber-attacks ranging from data breaches infrastructure disruptions. delves into specific instances faced by metropolises their quest for technological advancement. It analyzes vulnerabilities critical infrastructure, such as energy grids, transportation systems, healthcare networks, highlighting potential risks associated with inadequate measures. Moreover, sheds light socio-economic implications cyber threats emphasizing importance resilient frameworks safeguarding citizen functionality. In conclusion, underscores urgent need comprehensive strategies tailored unique Africa. findings aim contribute better understanding intricate relationship between urbanization, technology, cybersecurity, offering insights can inform policy decisions, implementations, collaborative efforts build secure context. Keywords: Cybersecurity, Africa, Metropolis, Review.

Language: Английский

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37

Solar power integration in Urban areas: A review of design innovations and efficiency enhancements DOI Creative Commons

Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh,

Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu,

Aniekan Akpan Umoh

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 1383 - 1394

Published: Jan. 19, 2024

The increasing global emphasis on sustainable energy solutions has fueled a growing interest in integrating solar power systems into urban landscapes. This paper presents comprehensive review of the current state integration areas, with focus design innovations and efficiency enhancements. Urban environments pose unique challenges for implementation, such as limited space, shading, aesthetic considerations. explores range aimed at overcoming these challenges, including panels building facades, windows, infrastructure. examination advancements provides insights maximizing capture while seamlessly blending technologies fabric. Efficiency enhancements play pivotal role viability integration. analyzes emerging methodologies that boost contexts. includes photovoltaic cell technologies, storage solutions, intelligent grid exploration efficiency-enhancing strategies sheds light potential increased yield reliability installations. Moreover, discusses smart city concepts optimizing data analytics, Internet Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence is explored means to enhance monitoring, control, maintenance In conclusion, this nuanced evolving landscape areas. By exploring enhancements, contributes valuable researchers, policymakers, practitioners seeking promote environment.

Language: Английский

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REVIEWING THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION DOI Creative Commons

Tosin Michael Olatunde,

Azubuike Chukwudi Okwandu,

Dorcas Oluwajuwonlo Akande

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Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(4), P. 1243 - 1256

Published: April 10, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of energy efficiency optimization by enabling advanced analysis and control systems. This review provides a concise overview role AI in enhancing efficiency. technologies, such as machine learning neural networks, are being increasingly applied to optimize consumption various sectors, including buildings, transportation, industrial processes. These technologies analyze vast amounts data identify patterns trends, more precise systems prediction demand. One key advantages its ability adapt learn from data, leading continuous improvement energy-saving strategies. algorithms can based on factors weather conditions, occupancy patterns, prices, resulting significant cost savings environmental benefits. Furthermore, enables integration renewable sources into existing predicting generation optimizing use. helps reduce reliance fossil fuels mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, contributing sustainable future. However, implementation not without challenges. include privacy concerns, need for specialized skills develop deploy solutions, complexity integrating infrastructure. Addressing these challenges will be crucial realizing full potential optimization. In conclusion, holds great promise intelligent By leveraging organizations achieve savings, costs, contribute resilient future. Keywords: Role, AI, Energy, Efficiency, Optimization.

Language: Английский

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ENERGY SECURITY IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF GEOPOLITICAL DYNAMICS AND POLICIES DOI Creative Commons

Kenneth Ifeanyi Ibekwe,

Emmanuel Augustine Etukudoh,

Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu

et al.

Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 152 - 168

Published: Jan. 24, 2024

Energy security is a critical dimension in the contemporary global landscape, where availability, affordability, and reliability of energy resources play pivotal role shaping geopolitical dynamics national policies. This paper presents comprehensive review intricate interplay between security, geopolitics, policies on stage. The quest for inherently linked to as nations strategically position themselves secure access vital resources. competition control over key reserves, transit routes, distribution networks often shapes international relations, leading tensions conflicts. study delves into surrounding major energy-producing regions, such Middle East, Central Asia, Arctic, analyzing impact these security. Policies strategies employed by enhance their are aspects this review. analysis encompasses range policy dimensions, including diversification sources, investments renewable technologies, development resilient infrastructure. Moreover, explores collaborations, agreements, institutions fostering addressing common challenges. transition towards sustainable future focus, considering increasing importance climate change mitigation imperative reduce dependence finite fossil fuel emphasizes significance frameworks that balance economic, environmental, considerations achieve holistic approach provides nuanced understanding within context, offering insights complex interconnections geopolitics It underscores need collaborative multifaceted address challenges opportunities inherent securing world's future. Keywords: Security, Policies, Geopolitical Dynamics, Energy, Review.

Language: Английский

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AIR QUALITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH: A REVIEW OF URBAN POLLUTION SOURCES AND MITIGATION MEASURES DOI Creative Commons

Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe,

Tolulope Olorunsogo,

Evangel Chinyere Anyanwu

et al.

Engineering Science & Technology Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(2), P. 259 - 271

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

Urbanization has led to unprecedented challenges in maintaining air quality, significantly impacting public health. This review delves into the diverse sources of urban pollution and explores effective mitigation measures safeguard well-being. The rising concentration pollutants areas, primarily attributed industrial activities, vehicular emissions, domestic energy consumption, poses a severe threat respiratory cardiovascular health populations. begins by examining key pollution, highlighting complex interplay between anthropogenic activities their cumulative impact on quality. Industrial characterized release particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, hazardous chemicals, contribute pollution. Likewise, surge traffic, fueled rapid urbanization, introduces such as nitrogen oxides carbon monoxide, further exacerbating problem. To address these challenges, spectrum measures. Implementation stringent emission standards for industries, adoption cleaner technologies, promotion renewable emerge critical strategies. Additionally, planning initiatives focusing efficient transportation systems, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, green spaces are examined means reduce emissions enhance also underscores importance awareness campaigns community engagement fostering collective commitment quality improvement. Innovative technological solutions, monitoring networks real-time data analytics, discussed indispensable tools informed decision-making prompt intervention. synthesizes current knowledge measures, emphasizing urgent need multidimensional approach protect By comprehensively addressing intricate web contributors implementing proactive environments can be transformed healthier sustainable all residents. Keywords: Air Quality, Public Health, Urban Pollution, Mitigation, Review.

Language: Английский

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25

A bibliometric analysis of machine learning techniques in photovoltaic cells and solar energy (2014–2022) DOI Creative Commons
Abdelhamid Zaïdi

Energy Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11, P. 2768 - 2779

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Solar energy presents a promising solution to replace fossil-based sources, mitigating global warming and climate change. However, solar faces socio-economic, environmental, technical challenges. Computational tools like machine learning offer solutions these Despite numerous studies, there's lack of comprehensive research on ML applications in Photovoltaics Energy. This study conducts critical analysis Energy using publication trends bibliometric analysis, employing the PRISMA approach Scopus database. Results reveal high output, citations, international collaboration. Notable researchers include G. E. Georghiou Haibo Ma, with Ministry Education (China) being prolific affiliation. China emerges as most active nation due funding programs National Natural Science Foundation Key Research Development Program. contributes terms providing an patterns from 2014 2022, including topic categories important metrics, at levels country, institution, organisation. Analysing author-keyword data aggregate publishing themes identify influential journals. Enhancing comprehension hotspots focal points research. also aims discuss role Cognitive Computing cancer/tumor oncological research, emphasising potential for significant advancements obstacles that need be overcome order fully utilise its advantages. Future studies could extensive into cybersecurity systems particularly wake malware, phishing, other intrusion attacks grid infrastructure worldwide.

Language: Английский

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