Dr. Nur Azaliah Bt Abu Bakar
Assoc. Prof. Farrukh Arslan
Assoc. Prof. Sanjeev Rao
Prof. Siddeeq Yousif Ameen
Dr. Dorota Jegorow
Dr. Aqib Javaid
Dr. Muhammad Danish Zaheer Awan
Prof. Saeid Eslamian
Prof. Simon Grima
Prof. Tariq Rahim Soomro
Dr. Emanuele Gabriel Margherita
Dr. Azwa Abdul Aziz
Dr. Jay Lohokare
Dr. Balasubramaniam S
Dr. Manar M. Hafez
Dr. Shuo Zhang
Dr. Luigi Paiano
Dr. Patrici Calvo
Dr. Munir Ahmad
Dr. Meriem Azari
Dr. Younus Bashir
Dr. Francesco Mercuri
Dr. Amanuel A.
Dr. Yu Zhang
Dr. Shubhi Asthana
Dr. Iuliia Yamnenko
Dr. Ranjit P. Kolkar
Dr. Mohamed A. Ghonim
Dr. Chamandeep Kaur
Dr. Raquel Ayestarán Crespo
Dr. Nilu Singh
Dr. Vijay Kumar
Dr. Hojjatallah Salari
Dr. Ahmed A. Halimeh
Dr. Atul D. Raut
Section Collection Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing intricacy of urban environments and the expansion of the population have generated an unparalleled demand for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient urban management systems. Data management enables the consolidation of diverse data sources, promotes data-centric decision-making, and nurtures innovation in smart city development.
This section examines the challenges and advantages of managing data in smart cities. Urban digitalization has resulted in the accumulation of substantial volumes of data, which may be utilised to enhance city services, make decisions based on facts, and encourage public involvement. Nevertheless, the management of data in smart cities is intricate and necessitates meticulous strategizing and implementation. The scope encompasses data governance, data integrity, data security, and data analytics.
It is imperative to implement efficient data governance structures. It is necessary to establish protocols for collecting, storing, exchanging, and utilising data, while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Emphasising the importance of data quality, which involves assuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data to enable effective decision-making, is also highlighted. Ensuring data security is crucial when managing data in smart cities. The prevalence of interconnected devices and sensors has led to a rise in cyberattacks and data leaks. The stipulation mandates that municipalities must safeguard sensitive data and ensure resident privacy through robust security measures.
Ultimately, an analysis of data in the context of managing smart cities is conducted. Towns can enhance service delivery and policymaking by utilising advanced analytics, which unveil data patterns and trends. The data management category encompasses the various difficulties and possibilities that municipalities have while handling and utilising data for smart city initiatives.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Nur Azaliah Abu Bakar
Section Editor