In this article, we address the problem of multiple local optima arising due to nonconvex
objective functions in cooperative multiagent optimization problems. To escape such local …

The smart cities constitute sensing devices that collect a large amount of data. The sensor-
based devices are widely using software-defined technology. The adaptation of software …

In this dissertation, we address the challenges of building a context storage management
system (CSMS) as a core component of the Context as a Service (CoaaS) platform. The …

This paper discusses the usability of user experience in the field of waste treatment in smart
city, where the waste sorting is an important part of the research on smart cities in China …

Expansive soils are unsaturated soils, which are stored clay mined in the increased rainy
season and the dry period against its surface. Based on laboratory tests, it is possible to …