Next-Generation ITS: Synergising 6G Connectivity, AI-Enabled Mobility, V2X Communication, and Advanced Trust & Security Frameworks

The proposed topic aligns with the journals focus on advancing state-of-the-art research in intelligent transport systems. With the rapid development of emerging technologies such as 6G communications, blockchain, and smart systems, the integration of these innovations holds the potential to redefine the future of transport networks.

This Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive platform for exploring theoretical advances, applied research, and case studies in these domains. Proposed Topics of Interest:

• 6G-enabled communication systems for intelligent transport

• Blockchain applications in vehicular networks and smart cities

• Smart infrastructure for connected and autonomous vehicles

• AI-driven solutions for mobility, traffic management, and system optimisation

• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for vehicular communication

• Cybersecurity challenges and solutions in intelligent transport systems

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: 6G-enabled intelligent transport systems, Blockchain for vehicular networks, Connected and autonomous vehicles, AI-driven traffic management, Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS)

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