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Smart Cities Receives 2023 Impact Factor of 7.0！ We are pleased to share that Smart Cities was awarded an increased Impact Factor of 7.0 in the 2023 Journal Citation Reports™ released by Clarivate in June 2024. Smart Cities ranks Q1 (3 among 77 titles) in Urban Studies and (34 among 352 titles) in Engineering, Electrical & Electronic. Thank you very much for the support from our editors, reviewers, authors, and readers!

🌱 Publication Alert! 🤖 We’re thrilled to share our research, "Digital Twins and Industry 4.0 Technologies for Agricultural Greenhouses" dives into how Digital Twins and Industry 4.0 technologies are revolutionizing greenhouse agriculture, enabling smarter, more sustainable farming.🌐 💡 Key Takeaways: How Digital Twins provide real-time monitoring and optimization for greenhouse environments. Applications of cutting-edge IoT, AI, and Big Data to enhance crop yield and resource efficiency. Insights into the future of agriculture with precision farming powered by Industry 4.0 innovations. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dsga-Fhs Let’s grow the future of agriculture together! 🌟 Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments. #DigitalTwins #Industry40 #SmartFarming #Agriculture #Sustainability

🚁 Exciting Research Alert! 🌟 Our paper, "UAV Fleet as a Dependable Service for Smart Cities: Model-Based Assessment and Application" ,explores how fleets of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can transform smart cities by offering reliable services! 💡 Key Highlights: Model-based methodologies for UAV deployment. Application scenarios showcasing UAVs in transportation, surveillance, and disaster response. Insights into ensuring service dependability for urban environments. 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dX4JnVwA Join the conversation about the future of smart cities and UAV innovation! Let us know your thoughts and ideas in the comments. 💬 #UAV #SmartCities #Research #Innovation #FutureTech

🛡️ Research Alert! 📜 Title: Citizens’ Data Privacy in China: The State of the Art of the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) 🔍 This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of: ✅ The evolution and impact of China’s PIPL ✅ Balancing data privacy and technological growth ✅ Implications for global data governance 🌐 Gain insights into one of the world’s most significant data privacy laws and its influence on individuals, businesses, and regulators. 🔗 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dmw_4SWT What do you think about the global shift toward stricter data privacy regulations? Let’s discuss! 💬 #DataPrivacy #PIPL #China #TechPolicy #DigitalGovernance #Research

📡 Research Unveiled! 🌐 Title: SDS: Scrumptious Dataflow Strategy for IoT Devices in Heterogeneous Network Environment 💡 Discover how the SDS framework optimizes IoT dataflows by: ✅ Managing heterogeneous network environments seamlessly ✅ Boosting efficiency and reliability in IoT communications ✅ Paving the way for smarter, connected systems 🌟 This breakthrough strategy is a game-changer for IoT and network management! 🔗 Dive into the details here: https://lnkd.in/eNH8zhRd How do you see IoT transforming our world? Share your insights below! 💬 #IoT #SmartNetworks #Innovation #DataFlowOptimization #Research

🚀 Research Alert! 🚲 Title: Impact of the Use of Electric Scooters from Shared Mobility Systems on the Users 🌍 Discover how shared electric scooters are reshaping urban mobility and influencing user behavior. This study dives deep into: ✅ Environmental benefits ✅ Changes in travel habits ✅ Urban planning implications 🔗 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dJTK2_qQ Let’s talk mobility! What’s your take on e-scooters? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #UrbanMobility #EScooters #SharedMobility #Sustainability #Research

🚀 New Research Alert! 🚲 Title: Impact of the Use of Electric Scooters from Shared Mobility Systems on the Users 🌍 Discover how shared electric scooters are reshaping urban mobility and influencing user behavior. This study dives deep into: ✅ Environmental benefits ✅ Changes in travel habits ✅ Urban planning implications 🔗 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dMw2qQe2 Let’s talk mobility! What’s your take on e-scooters? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #UrbanMobility #EScooters #SharedMobility #Sustainability #Research

🏠⚡ Exciting Research ! 🔍🔑 Check out our paper: "A Prosumer-Oriented, Interoperable, Modular and Secure Smart Home Energy Management System Architecture" 🌿💡 Focus on security and interoperability to ensure smooth operation 🔒🔗 📖 Read more about the innovation here:https://lnkd.in/dQ8rkCMd Together, let’s shape the future of smart, sustainable living! 🌟 #SmartHome #EnergyManagement #Sustainability #ProsumerEnergy #ResearchPublication

⚡🔬Research Alert! 🌍🤝 We're thrilled to share our publication: "Agent-Based Model of Citizen Energy Communities Used to Negotiate Bilateral Contracts in Electricity Markets" 🏡⚡ 📖 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dmDXqvJ8 Join us in exploring how technology and community action can transform the future of energy! 🌟 #EnergyTransition #ElectricityMarkets #CitizenEnergy #Sustainability #ResearchPublication

🚀 Exciting News! 🌍📘 Our research, "SDGs as One of the Drivers of Smart City Development: The Indicator Selection Process", explore how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a framework for shaping smart cities 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dPD3NPUx Let's drive smarter, more sustainable cities together! 💡🌱 #SmartCities #Sustainability #SDGs #UrbanDevelopment #ResearchPublication