IoT–Edge–Cloud Computing and Decentralized Applications for Smart Cities

Dear Colleagues,

The rapid advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, cloud computing, and decentralized technologies has paved the way for transformative solutions in building smarter and more sustainable cities. With the proliferation of IoT devices, the emergence of edge computing capabilities, and the scalability of cloud infrastructures, smart city initiatives have gained momentum worldwide. Recent research efforts have focused on leveraging these technologies to address pressing urban challenges, such as smart mobility, energy consumption, waste management, and public safety. Despite significant progress, there remain numerous open research questions and technical challenges that need to be addressed to realize the full potential of IoT–edge–cloud computing and decentralized applications in smart cities. This Special Issue seeks to explore novel approaches, methodologies, and practical solutions to tackle these challenges and drive innovation for sustainable and smart cities.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• IoT-enabled sensing and monitoring systems for smart cities;
• Edge computing architectures and platforms for smart city applications;
• Cloud-based infrastructure and services for smart city deployment;
• Decentralized and distributed systems for smart city data management and processing;
• Reliability and fault tolerance for large-scale IoT infrastructures;
• Security, privacy, and trust issues in IoT-edge-cloud ecosystems for smart cities;
• AI and machine learning techniques for data analytics in smart city environments
• Swarm intelligence and robotics for innovative smart city applications;
• Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies for decentralized smart city applications;
• Integration of IoT, edge, and cloud technologies in urban mobility and transportation systems;
• Case studies, demonstrations, and real-world deployments of IoT-edge-cloud solutions in smart cities.

We invite researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to contribute original research articles, review papers, and case studies addressing the aforementioned topics. Submissions should adhere to the journal's guidelines and undergo the standard peer-review process.

Dr. Antonis Litke
Dr. Rodger Lea
Dr. Takuro Yonezawa
Guest Editors

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• internet of things
• edge and cloud computing
• smart cities
• decentralized architectures and applications
• distributed systems and ledger technologies