Distributed databases Books

This book examines the legal and regulatory aspects of cryptocurrencies and assets and the blockchain system on which they are based. It also considers the emerging practical issues involved. The...

Innovation is a critical facilitator in today’s fast-changing global value chain landscape. This book describes the interplay of technological breakthroughs enabling efficiency and intelligence...

This book offers comprehensive knowledge on, and the applications of, the rapidly evolving financial technology landscape. Authored by seasoned experts, it serves as a vital resource for both...

Blockchain and distributed-ledger technologies enable new modes of communication, synchronization, and transfer of value with a broad impact on Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science, society,...

The rapid increase in IT infrastructure and presence in cyber space has given rise to enormous chances of security breach. Cybersecurity is one of the burning issues in today’s modern world and the...

Advancements in computational intelligence, which encompasses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, have revolutionized the way we process and analyze biomedical and health...

Nowadays, the latest technologies can be found not only in healthcare and space application but also in hybrid supercars. Supercars and hypercars require high-performance materials with high...

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) constitute a comparatively novel area in academic research and scholarship, but the budding interest in this category of digital and algorithmic...

This book critically analyses the conceptual understanding of financial investigation and financial intelligence among UK law enforcement authorities and their commentators. The work provides a...

Blockchain technology is a digital ledger system that allows for secure, transparent and tamper-proof transactions. It is essentially an often decentralized, distributed, peer-to-peer database that...

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) constitute a comparatively novel area in academic research and scholarship, but the budding interest in this category of digital and algorithmic...

Blockchain and cryptocurrency have become the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century, potentially transforming how we conduct business, manage assets, and exchange value. The emergence...

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have blossomed into an area of immense cultural, investment, and academic interest, and this groundswell of fascination with non-fungible digital tokenization has been...

This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various services that are available to help cities develop their smart communities. It includes a variety of topics such as artificial...

The application of internet of things (IoT) technologies and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled IoT solutions has gradually become accepted by business and production organizations as an effective...

This book seeks to identify and to examine factors and mechanisms underlying the growth and development of smart cities.It is commonplace to discuss smart cities through the lens of advances in ICT...

Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger technology that consists of a growing list of records that are securely linked together using cryptography and numerous applications in every field,...

The art market is worth billions globally, despite the effects of the Covid-19 health pandemic. This book brings together a strong cast of contributors to explore contemporary and historical themes...

In this book, the development process of blockchain algorithms and examples of their applications in different sectors are explored. The opportunities and challenges of blockchain implementations...

Intelligent Approach to Cyber Security provides details on the important cyber security threats and its mitigation and the influence of Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Blockchain technologies in...

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have emerged as an important medium for the creation, sale and collection of art, with many major business and fashion houses creating their own NFT projects. This book...

The book focuses on a paradigm of blockchain technology that addresses cyber security. The challenges related to cyber security and the solutions based on Software Defined Networks are discussed. The...

The effectiveness of internal audit activities is important for the sustainability of change in the public sector. In this sense, the tools and techniques used and the level of competencies of public...

This book explores the much talked about but less understood issue of sustainability reporting, in a global context, linking it to the application of blockchain and other emerging technologies. It...

This book provides a holistic perspective on the sustainable conservation of heritage buildings through outlining the factors that influence the preservation, operational performance and...

Cybersecurity is a paramount concern in both Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) due to the interconnected and often critical nature of these systems. The integration of AI/ML...

This insightful book is the first to explain the basics of blockchain and its applications in the service industry, as well as potential future implementations of the technology.Embellished with...

In an increasingly interconnected digital realm, Ubiquitous and Transparent Security: Challenges and Applications emerges as a guiding beacon through the intricate web of modern cybersecurity. This...

This book is an introductory account for policy makers, academia, and interested readers on the digital technologies on Indian Military. It covers three technologies – AI, Blockchain, and Quantum...

This insightful book is the first to explain the basics of blockchain and its applications in the service industry, as well as potential future implementations of the technology.Embellished with...

Error-proofing in the production process of pharmaceuticals isn’t just a matter of good business, it has life-and-death implications for consumers. To that end, the 2013 Drug Quality and Security Act...

Smart city development has emerged a major issue over the past 5 years. Since the launch of IBM’s Smart Planet and CISCO’s Smart Cities and Communities programmes, their potential to deliver on...

It takes 17 years on average to bring new medical treatments ideas into evidence-based clinical practice. The growing replicability crisis in science further delays these "new miracles." Blockchain...

Blockchain is the popular name given to the exciting, evolving world of distributed ledger technology (DLT). Blockchains offer equitable and secure access to data, as well as transparency and...

This book addresses the environmental challenges of the digital technology sector and presents actionable solutions to mitigate its impacts. It provides a detailed examination of the environmental...

The book offers a critical exploration of the integration of AI, blockchain, and metaverse technology in the hospitality and tourism industry to investigate the potential of these technologies in...

Blockchain is an emerging platform for developing decentralized applications and data storage, over and beyond its role as a platform for cryptocurrencies. This reference text provides a...

This book provides solid, state-of-the-art contributions from both scientists and practitioners working on botnet detection and analysis, including botnet economics. It presents original theoretical...

The Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain are two new technologies that combine elements in many ways. A system where the virtual and physical worlds interact is created by integrating pervasive...

This book focuses on game theory approaches utilized on various domains viz., IoT, blockchain and their applications to biomedical and healthcare services. The book bridges the gap between...

The Internet of Things (IoT) involves physical devices, cars, household appliances, and any other physical appliance equipped with sensors, software, and network connections to gather and communicate...

Nowadays, all of us are connected through a large number of sensor nodes, smart devices, and wireless terminals. For these Internet of Things (IoT) devices to operate seamlessly, the Wireless Sensor...

This book presents an overview of the blockchain-based Internet of Things systems, along with the opportunities, challenges, and solutions in diverse fields such as business, education, agriculture,...

This book will highlight cutting-edge research with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, novel techniques, and solutions to provide digital image security for applications in...

This book reviews research works in recent trends in blockchain, AI, and Digital Twin based IoT data analytics approaches for providing the privacy and security solutions for Fog-enabled IoT networks...

Recent years have seen a surge of interest in ‘the commons’ based on a simple yet radical idea: great improvements in production and management could be achieved by reducing barriers to knowledge...

The book is designed as a reference text and explores the concepts and techniques of IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. It also discusses the possibility of applying blockchain for...

Absolute Essentials of Ethereum is a concise textbook which guides the reader through the fascinating world of the emerging Ethereum ecosystem, from the basics of how its blockchain works to...