It is no surprise that research on digital transformation (DT) has raised vast interest among
academics in recent decades. Countries, cities, industries, companies, and people all face …

The goal of managing smart cities and societies is to maximize the efficient use of finite
resources while enhancing the quality of life. To establish a sustainable urban existence …

Improving energy efficiency and lowering carbon emissions are of great importance to
realize the “dual carbon” goal of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Digital economy is a …

Future smart cities are the key to fulfilling the ever-growing demands of citizens. Information
and communication advancements will empower better administration of accessible …

Abstract In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly set up 17 interlinked global goals
designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, which are …

The building sector accounts for 36% of the total global energy usage and 40% of
associated Carbon Dioxide emissions. Therefore, the forecasting of building energy …

Deep Learning (DL) and Machine Learning (ML) are effectively utilized in various
complicated challenges in healthcare, industry, and academia. The Internet of Drones (IoD) …

The challenges for sustainable cities to protect the environment, ensure economic growth,
and maintain social justice have been widely recognized. Along with the digitization …

Smart-cities research has established itself as one of the most dynamic fields in research
today, accommodating scholars from diverse disciplines, including engineering and …

Nowadays, many organizations and individual users are employing cloud services
extensively due to their efficiency, reliability and low cost. A key aspect for cloud data centers …