Advances in Mathematical Analysis, Applications and Technologies for IoT Networks Along with Next-Generation IoT and Its Network Security

Dear Colleagues,

The development of Internet of Things (IoT) networks has increased massively since the term was originally introduced around 1999. With the evident rapid expansion of wired and wireless networks across the Internet at a rate of around 20% in the last 5 years, it is important to provide a theoretical, mathematical account of these advances in IoT, which is now a key component of the Internet infrastructure as a whole. Such modelling allows the IoT to be better represented in the course of practical investigations. The need to protect those networks has also now become urgent, since the threats to this vital IoT infrastructure have also grown at pace in recent years.  We look forward to receiving a selection of cutting-edge papers, which will allow the readership of the journal to sample those advances as they happen.

You are invited to contribute to this Special Issue with an original research article or comprehensive review. The focus of the Special Issue is upon mathematical modelling and theoretical results for IoT networks (though practical developments will also be considered). The call also relates to advanced and Next-Generation IoT networks, as well as their network security.

Dr. Laith Al-Jabouri
Dr. Martin Fleury
Guest Editors

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