The fifth generation (5G) wireless networks are on the way to be deployed around the world.
The 5G technologies target to support diverse vertical applications by connecting …

Communication networks are important infrastructures in contemporary society. There are
still many challenges that are not fully solved and new solutions are proposed continuously …

Ever since the introduction of fifth generation (5G) mobile communications, the mobile
telecommunications industry has been debating whether 5G is an “evolution” or “revolution” …

In recent times, IoT has emerged as a new paradigm for the interconnection of
heterogeneous, resource-constrained, and communication-capable smart devices. It has …

Efficient port logistic operations and management are critical for global trade and
transportation services. The current port logistic handling systems are highly centralized and …

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) symbolizes numerous devices which are connected
globally through the internet technology and are able to collect and share relevant data. The …

The beginning of 2020 has seen the emergence of coronavirus outbreak caused by a novel
virus called SARS-CoV-2. The sudden explosion and uncontrolled worldwide spread of …

Industry 4.0 have witnessed a paradigm shift from cyber-physical systems (CPS) that aims at
massive automation, to a more customer-driven approach. The shift has been attributed to …

In recent years, the Internet of Drones (IoD) has emerged as an important research topic in
the academy and industry because it has several potential applications ranging from the …

Effective hospital waste management (HWM) has become a significant environmental and
green healthcare domain issue. In this regard, recent outstanding technological advances in …