Securing industrial control systems: components, cyber threats, and machine learning-driven defense strategies

M Nankya, R Chataut, R Akl - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Industrial Control Systems (ICS), which include Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers …

Review of Industry 4.0 from the perspective of automation and supervision systems: Definitions, architectures and recent trends

FJ Folgado, D Calderón, I González, AJ Calderón - Electronics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Industry 4.0 is a new paradigm that is transforming the industrial scenario. It has generated a
large amount of scientific studies, commercial equipment and, above all, high expectations …

Assessing industrial communication protocols to bridge the gap between machine tools and software monitoring

E Tapia, L Sastoque-Pinilla, U Lopez-Novoa, I Bediaga… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Industrial communication protocols are protocols used to interconnect systems, interfaces,
and machines in industrial environments. With the advent of hyper-connected factories, the …

[HTML][HTML] Building a smart water city: iot smart water technologies, applications, and future directions

NJ Okoli, B Kabaso - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
Water is an essential service for the sustainable development and economic
competitiveness of any country. The global water demand has increased substantially due to …

IoT vulnerabilities and attacks: SILEX malware case study

BI Mukhtar, MS Elsayed, AD Jurcut, MA Azer - Symmetry, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly growing and is projected to develop in future years.
The IoT connects everything from Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to medical …

Concept to Reality: An Integrated Approach to Testing Software User Interfaces

M Whaiduzzaman, A Sakib, NJ Khan, S Chaki… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper delves into the complex task of evaluating a website user interface (UI) and user
experience (UX), a process complicated by gaps in research. To bridge this, we introduced …

Open Source Monitoring and Alarm System for Smart Microgrids Operation and Maintenance Management

O Izquierdo-Monge, A Redondo-Plaza, P Peña-Carro… - Electronics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microgrids are becoming increasingly important for improving the dependability, stability,
and quality of the electrical system, as well as for integrating renewable technologies. This …

Machine Learning-Supported Designing of Human–Machine Interfaces

L Bántay, J Abonyi - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
The design and functionality of the human–machine interface (HMI) significantly affects
operational efficiency and safety related to process control. Alarm management techniques …

A Review of Automation and Sensors: Parameter Control of Thermal Treatments for Electrical Power Generation

WG Buratto, RN Muniz, A Nied, CFO Barros, R Cardoso… - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review delves into the critical role of automation and sensor technologies in optimizing
parameters for thermal treatments within electrical power generation. The demand for …

Identification of Hydrogen-Energy-Related Emerging Technologies Based on Text Mining

Y Lin, Y Zhou - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
As a versatile energy carrier, hydrogen possesses tremendous potential to reduce
greenhouse emissions and promote energy transition. Global interest in producing …