To further enhance the quality of Smart Cities (ISSN: 2624-6511) and its published papers, under the guidance of our Editor-in-Chief, Pierluigi Siano, the journal has updated its scope and Sections. The original scope, Sections, and the updated version are
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Scope (original version):
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Scope (new version):
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Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- information and communication technology (ICT) in the smart city
- the Internet of Things (IoT) for smart cities
- smart sensing
- smart grids and smart infrastructures
- smart transportation and mobility
- smart energy
- smart buildings
- smart food and agriculture
- smart governance
- smart people
- smart economy
- smart healthcare
- smart living
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This journal encompasses all topics relating to various aspects of smart cities research. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following：
- Core Technologies & Methods for Smart Cities
- artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning
- Internet of Things (IoT) & sensor networks
- big data analytics & urban informatics
- digital twins & urban modeling
- blockchain technology
- 5G/6G & advanced communication networks
- cloud/edge computing
- cyber-physical systems
- Key Application Areas in Smart Cities
- smart mobility & transportation (e.g., MaaS)
- smart energy systems & grids
- sustainable & resilient infrastructure
- urban governance & citizen engagement
- smart buildings & urban planning
- social sustainability & quality of life
- connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
- water and waste management
- logistics and supply chains
- Cross-Cutting Themes in Smart Cities
- metaverse for smart cities
- human-centric design & inclusivity
- cybersecurity & privacy
- policy, AI ethics & governance
- citizen engagement
- public participation
- Sustainability, Resilience & Environment in Smart Cities
- urban sustainability
- urban resilience
- urban environmental monitoring
- urban climate change adaptation
- urban circular economy
- urban green infrastructure
- urban disaster management
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Sections (original version):
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Sections (new version):
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- Smart Grids
- Smart Buildings
- Smart Urban Infrastructures
- Smart Transportation
- Smart Data
- Cloud Computing
- Energy and ICT
- Internet of Things
- Applied Science and Humanities for Smart Cities
- Smart Positioning and Timing
- Smart Health
- Smart Sensors
- Smart Business
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- Physical Infrastructures and Networks in Smart Cities
- Smart Urban Energies and Integrated Systems
- Buildings in Smart Cities
- Smart Urban Mobility, Transport, and Logistics
- Artificial Intelligence and LLM Agents for Data-Driven Decisions in Smart Cities
- Internet of Things, Computing, and Communications Technologies in Smart Cities
- Spaces, Environmental, and Cultural Preservation in Smart Cities
- Resilient Smart Cities
- Urban Digital Twins and Urban Informatics
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For more detailed information, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/smartcities/about.
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