Abstract The adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies has revolutionized
agricultural practices worldwide. However, their application in the context of sub-Saharan …

At present, the increasing consumption of natural sources and rapid urbanization has
exceeded the demand for fresh water which is a matter of serious concern. Paper mill …

Environmental hazards such as floods significantly frustrate the functionality of built assets.
In addressing flood-induced challenges, data usage has become important. Despite existing …

Introduction: The Industrial Internet of Water Things (IIoWT) has recently emerged as a
leading architecture for efficient water distribution in smart cities. Its primary purpose is to …

Blockchain technology has been used for the digitalization of physical asset management
and data management processes in many areas in the industry and academia, including the …

The access to clean and drinkable water is becoming one of the major health issues
because most natural waters are now polluted in the context of rapid industrialization and …

Blockchain technology has been successfully applied in recent years to promote the
immutability, traceability, and authenticity of previously collected and stored data. However …

Currently, in the digital era, critical infrastructure is increasingly exposed to cyber threats to
their operation and security. This study explores the use of blockchain technology to address …

With the ever-increasing demand for pure water, it is very crucial that water harvesting
systems be put in place to better control and distribute available supplies. To guarantee …

Water supply management is a critical aspect of ensuring sustainable access to clean water
resources. However, challenges such as water scarcity, aging infrastructure, and inefficient …