Electricity is establishing ground as a means of energy, and its proportion will continue to
rise in the next generations. Home energy usage is expected to increase by more than 40 …

Policies aim to increase the penetration of renewable energy resources (RERs) to minimize
the dependence on fossil fuels, have compelled different countries to devise their diverse …

In the new normal era, digital nomads are poised to play a pivotal role in driving innovation
and revitalizing local economies. Their unique lifestyle and skillset can contribute to positive …

One of the high-risk behaviors leading to severe traffic injuries is not wearing a seat belt. It is
therefore very important to be able to automatically detect seat belts from surveillance …

The conceptual fusion of smart city and sustainability indicators has inspired the emergence
of the smart sustainable city (SSC). Given the early stage of development in this field, most …

This work presents a comprehensive study on the design and implementation of an
educational model for a smart home, leveraging the principles of the Internet of Things (IoT) …

The arising of the Cyber–Physical Systems' vision and concepts drives technological
evolution toward a new architectural design for the infrastructure of an environment referred …

The home energy management (HEM) sector is going through an enormous change that
includes important elements like incorporating green power, enhancing efficiency through …

The rapid increase in the global population is contributing to the urgent challenges we face
in ensuring the sustainability of our planet. This demographic shift, which gained momentum …

Smart cities can improve the quality of life of citizens by optimizing the utilization of
resources. In an IoT-connected environment, people's health can be constantly monitored …