We are glad to bring the exciting news on a possibility of publishing in a SCOPUS indexed journal with a decent track record of indexing and Q4 Journal. Which has been linked to our latest INDUSFour24 conference: https://www.vectmag.com/indusfour-24
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Special Issue Title- AI Progress in Vital Sectors: Unveiling Security in Transformative Developments
Guest Editors:
● Dr. Asif Ekbal, CSE Indian Institute of Technology Patna
● Dr. Dimitrios Karras, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece.
● Dr. Sai Kiran Oruganti, TIH Indian Institute of Technology Patna
● Dr. Eugenio Vocaturo,Dept. Computer Engineering, Modeling, Electronics, and Systems Sciences, University of Calabria, Italy
Introduction:
In the ever-changing realm of technology, three specific areas shine bright with their power to bring about significant change—AI-driven educational and literacy platforms, the use of AI in renewable energy and combating climate change, and the integration of AI in creating smart cities and robust communities. These spheres embody the fusion of advanced research and real-world implementations harnessing the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle pressing challenges. In our proposal for this special issue, we delineate the distinctive emphasis on each domain, underscoring their pertinence and setting them apart from other proposals.
Special Focus:
AI-Powered Education and Literacy Systems
Cybersecurity: Educational platforms powered by AI collect and process vast amounts of sensitive student data, including personal information, learning patterns, and assessment results. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures is essential to protect this data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious attacks. Encryption techniques such as AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) can be employed to secure data both in transit and at rest. Additionally, implementing secure authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric authentication can prevent unauthorized access to educational platforms.
Digital Systems Security: Digital systems within educational platforms, such as payment gateways for subscription fees, document repositories for educational resources, and blockchain-based credential systems for certifications, require stringent security measures. Secure payment gateways should utilize SSL/TLS encryption protocols to protect financial transactions. Document repositories should implement access controls and encryption to safeguard sensitive educational materials. Blockchain-based credential systems should employ cryptographic hashing and consensus algorithms to ensure the integrity and immutability of educational credentials.
AI-Enhanced Systems for Renewable Energy and Mitigating Climate Change
Energy Security: The integration of AI in renewable energy systems introduces new security challenges, as cyber-attacks on critical energy infrastructure can have significant consequences for energy security. Implementing cybersecurity measures such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), firewalls, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems can help detect and mitigate cyber threats. Secure communication protocols such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) can be utilized to protect communication between renewable energy devices and control systems.
Digital Systems Security: Digital systems within the renewable energy sector, such as payment systems for energy transactions, document management systems for regulatory compliance, and blockchain-based energy trading platforms, require robust security measures. Secure payment systems should implement tokenization and encryption to protect financial transactions. Document management systems should enforce access controls and encryption to protect sensitive regulatory documents. Blockchain-based energy trading platforms should employ secure smart contracts and consensus mechanisms to prevent unauthorized transactions and tampering with energy trading records.
Smart Cities Empowered by AI, Robust Communities
Cybersecurity: Smart city infrastructure, consisting of interconnected devices and sensors, is vulnerable to cyber-attacks that can disrupt essential services and compromise citizen safety. Implementing cybersecurity measures such as network segmentation, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and encryption can help mitigate cyber threats. Secure communication protocols such as IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) and TLS can be employed to protect communication between smart city devices and systems.
Digital Systems Security: Digital systems within smart cities, such as payment systems for municipal services, document management systems for urban planning, and blockchain-based platforms for citizen engagement, require robust security measures. Secure payment systems should utilize encryption and tokenization to protect financial transactions. Document management systems should enforce access controls and encryption to safeguard sensitive urban planning documents. Blockchain-based citizen engagement platforms should employ secure smart contracts and consensus mechanisms to ensure the integrity and immutability of citizen engagement records.
By addressing these security aspects, stakeholders can help mitigate risks and build trust in AI-powered solutions across education, renewable energy, and smart city domains.
The deadline for submission is April 30, 2024.
Important Dates:
● Submission deadline: April 30, 2024
● First Review: May 30, 2024
● Deadline for Review Submissions: June 18, 2024
● Second Review: June 30, 2024
● Decision: July 15, 2024
● Camera-ready deadline: August 15, 2024
● Publication date: September 2024 or as decided by EIC of the Journal
Contact:
If you have any questions about this special issue, please contact the guest editors at office@vectmag.com / saikiran.oruganti@gmail.com
Detailed Instructions
Submission and Review Process
Step 1: It is desired that all submissions are submitted as a Proceedings Article (no more than 2900 words)to the The First IndusFour Conference: Computers, Information Technology, Data and Sustainability 2024. Website: https://www.vectmag.com/indusfour-24
Proceedings Template: Download
Link to Proceedings Submission: https://spast.org/ojspath/about/submissions
Step 2: Accepted articles will be featured in the conference proceedings hosted on SPAST Reports an Open access conference proceedings platform. Furthermore, authors of selected articles will receive invitations to contribute full-length manuscripts to the special issue of the Journal of Artificial Intelligence (JAI). It is essential that the full-length submissions exhibit a minimum of 60% distinct content compared to their respective proceedings articles. To facilitate the review process, SPAST Reports will provide unrestricted access to the proceedings articles for the benefit of reviewers.
Step 3: The external review process for full-length submissions to the JAI special issue will adhere to the standard peer-review procedures established by the JAI Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and Editorial Board. Authors can anticipate a rigorous yet fair evaluation of their work, ensuring high-quality contributions to the special issue.
For additional details and inquiries, please refer to the conference website or contact the conference organizers through the provided submission links.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to the IndusFour Conference and subsequent special issue in the Journal of Artificial Intelligence.
Plagiairism reports:
1. For SPAST Proceedings the plagiarism report should be less than 10%.
2. For full length articles the standard plagiarism policies of the JAI shall apply 10-15%
Peer review policies:
For proceedings atleast 2 independent reviewers and for full length articles the review shall follow the guidelines set by the Editorial and EIC of JAI.
Copyright Policy of SPAST Proceedings:
· Authors retain rights to the figures and data appearing on the SPAST journals.
· No prior permissions are needed to reuse the results published on SPAST. However, due credit must be given to SPAST via citations.
· Unique DOI would is assigned to each of the articles which appear on SPAST.
· Authors are free to upload the published articles on ResearchGate.
Fee
APC applies for journal contact: office@vectmag.com
Timeline
Deadline for Submission of Manuscripts: 30th April 2024
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