Call for Papers: Special Issue on Distributed Ledger Technologies and Artificial Intelligence

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce a call for papers for the upcoming Special Issue on "Distributed Ledger Technologies and Artificial Intelligence" in the International Journal of Web Information Systems. (2023 IF: 2.5, Q2 Computer Science Information Systems).

This special issue is dedicated to exploring the transformative synergies between Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), technologies that are revolutionizing a myriad of industries including finance and healthcare.

Special Issue Themes

 We invite manuscripts that delve into theoretical frameworks, practical applications, and case studies relevant to:

• DLT for AI Trust and Security: Enhancements in securing AI models and ensuring privacy.
• Decentralized AI Applications: Innovations in smart contracts, DApps, and autonomous agents.
• AI-Enhanced DLT Scalability: Optimizations for scalability and efficiency in DLT systems.
• Data Management and Analytics: Integrative approaches for data sharing and analytics using DLT and AI.
• Interoperability and Standards: Developments in AI-driven solutions for DLT interoperability.
• Use Cases and Applications: Real-world applications and case studies in sectors such as finance and healthcare.
• Ethical and Legal Considerations: Discussions on the ethical implications and regulatory challenges at the intersection of AI and DLT.

Submission Guidelines

• Submission Portal: ScholarOne Manuscripts
• Guidelines: Ensure adherence to the author guidelines.
• Prepare your book manuscript with our author guidelines for books and book series:
  https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/publish-with-us/publish-a-book-or-series/prepare-your-book-manuscript
• Special Issue Selection: Please select this special issue title when prompted during the submission process.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: 30 September 2024

Editorial Contacts For any inquiries regarding this special issue, please do not hesitate to contact:

• Francisco José Quesada Real, University of Jaén, Spain (fqreal@ujaen.es)
• Oscar Carlos Medina, Universidad Tecnológica Nacional ? Facultad Regional Córdoba, Argentina (oscarcmedina@gmail.com)
• Ana Isabel Azevedo, CEOS.PP/ ISCAP/ Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal (aazevedo@iscap.ipp.pt)

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions and to the exciting discussions that will undoubtedly emerge from this fusion of cutting-edge technologies. For more details and to submit your manuscript, please visit the submission link.

Best regards,

Francisco José Quesada Real, University of Jaén, Spain