PREAMBLE

We welcome authors and speakers to be part of the 2024 International Conference scheduled to hold from Monday, 12th to Thursday15th of August 2024 in the City of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors are encouraged to submit their research papers, poster papers, research results, innovative projects, literature surveys that describe the critical strategy in developing the next-generation Smart Systems towards sustainable economy.

Submission Guidelines

All submitted papers must be previously unpublished and may not be considered for review or publication elsewhere during the period such articles are undergoing NCS review.

1. All submitted papers must be previously unpublished and should not be undergoing review or publication elsewhere at the period of SmartEco 2024 review.
2. Authors are to submit their full papers in English on original work intended for presentation at the conference. Paper acceptance will be on submission of a complete article, and only full papers submitted through easychair will be considered.
3. Paper submission must be anonymous of authors' details. All papers should not be more than 2,500 words or 7pages (charges may apply for extra pages). Submissions should follow the word document template (Download the approved paper template)
4. For Doctoral Consortium, submissions should detail the student's and supervisor's  details. Students should submit an extended research outline, stating the title of the research and a letter of recommendation from their university or from their major Supervisor (See the Guidelines)
5. Poster Presentation: Authors are required to submit a poster paper. Poster papers should be a minimum of two pages, clearly describing the research questions addressed and their contributions to knowledge. (See the Guidelines)
6. All submitted papers will be peer-reviewed by qualified reviewers. The authors are requested to submit their original and unpublished work in full not later than April 1st, 2024
7. Where there are multiple authors, at least one author must pre-register to qualify for inclusion of the paper in Conference Proceedings.
8. NCS Conference proceedings is planned to be published as a special issue in a high impact factor journal, while best papers would be selected for publication consideration in recognized indexed Journals, the Journal of Computer Science and Its Applications, published biannually by Nigeria Computer Society, and the International Journal of Information Security, Privacy, and Digital forensics published biannually by Nigeria Computer Society.
9. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper at the conference; the full written article is not to be read.
10. All approved papers for presentation will be in NCS-supported PowerPoint (.ppt) format with no more than 15 slides, including a cover slide.
11. Authors should check the plagiarism status of their papers before submission. Note that the maximum acceptable similarity index for the articles in this conference is 15%.

List of Topics

SmartEco’2024 welcomes submissions from the whole spectrum of technologies with the following list of topics:

• Smart Governance
• Digital Economy
• Smart Education
• Smart Health
• Smart Agriculture
• Smart Manufacturing Processes
• Smart Financial Services, Security, Networks and Connectivity
• Cybersecurity Strategies
• Innovations and Applications of Blockchain Technology
• 5G and Beyond: Enabling better Connectivity
• Social and Mobile Network Security
• Digital Forensics
• Automobile Security
• Critical Infrastructure
• Controls and  Communication Systems
• Innovations in Cryptography
• Smart Cities: Integrating Technology for Sustainable Urban Development
• IoT in Building Smart Infrastructure
• Renewable and Sustainable Energies
• Sustainable Technology Solutions for Environmental Conservation
• Disruptive Technologies for Economic Growth
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
• E-commerce Innovations: Enhancing Global Trade
• Remote Collaboration and Digital Productivity
• Green Computing/Blue Economy
• Robotics, Embedded Systems and Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual Reality/Augmented reality in Business

Committees

Program Committee

1. Abayomi-Alli, Adebayo, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria (PC Member)
2. Abdullahi Ibrahim, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai Nigeria (PC Member)
3. Abdullahi Muhammad Bashir, Nasarawa State University Nigeria (PC Member)
4. Abdulwahab Lawan, Bayero University, Kano Nigeria (PC Member)
5. Adebayo Felix Adekoya, Catholic Univeristy of Ghana, Fiapre-SunyaniBono Region, Ghana (PC Member)
6. Adegoke Michael, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria (PC Member)
7. Ade-Ibijola Abejide, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (PC Member)
8. Adesina Ademola, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria (PC Member)
9. Adewole Philip, University of Lagos, Nigeria (PC Member)
10. Adewumi Sunday, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria (PC Member)
11. Adeyanju Ibrahim, Federal University Oye, Ekiti State, Nigeria (PC Member)
12. Afolorunso Adenrele, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria (PC Member)
13. Agaji Iorshase, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria (PC Member)
14. Alhassan John, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (PC Member)
15. Audrey Mbogho, USIU-Africa, Kenya (PC Member)
16. Chiroma Haruna PhD, Harf Al batin University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (PC Member)
17. Chomora Mikeka, University of Malawi (PC Member)
18. Christopher Chepken, University of Nairobi (PC Member)
19. Dillip Kumar Das, University of KwaZulu Natal (PC Member)
20. Dr. Mohd Najwadi, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia (PC Member)
21. Ephias Ruhode, University of the West of Scotland (PC Member)
22. Ferdinand Kahenga, Higher School of Computer Science Salama (PC Member)
23. Gerald Muriithi, Central University of Technology, Free State (PC Member)
24. Hector Florez PhD, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogota, Colombia (PC Member)
25. Hippolyte MUYINGI, Namibia University of Technology (PC Member)
26. Hossana Twinomurinzi, University of Johannesburg (PC Member)
27. Joel Botai, International Water Management Institute (PC Member)
28. Johnson Adeyiga, Bells University of Technology, Ota (PC Member)
29. Joseph Awotunde PhD, University of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria (PC Member)
30. Joseph Ezike, Bells University of Technology, Ota (PC Member)
31. Joyce Nabende, Makerere University (PC Member)
32. Kennedy Njenga, University of Johannesburg, SA (PC Member)
33. Liu Xiaodong, Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom (PC Member)
34. Longe Oumide, Academic City University, Ghana, Ghana (PC Member)
35. Ntima Mabanza, Central University of Technology, Free State (PC Member)
36. Obiniyi Afolayan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (PC Member)
37. Odumuyiwa Victor, University of Lagos, Nigeria (PC Member)
38. Ogunde Adewale, Redeemer’s University, Nigeria (PC Member)
39. Ogunleye Gabriel, Federal University Oye, Ekiti State, Nigeria (PC Member)
40. Okeyinka Aderemi, IBB University, Lapai, Nigeria (PC Member)
41. Okunoye Olusoji, University of Lagos Nigeria (PC Member)
42. Olabiyisi Stephen, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria (PC Member)
43. Oladejo Bolanle, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (PC Member)
44. Oladipo Francisca, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria (PC Member)
45. Olasupo Ajayi, University of Western Cape (PC Member)
46. Oluwashola David Adeniji, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (PC Member)
47. Oluwatope Ayodeji, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria (PC Member)
48. Omisore Olatunji, Research Centre for Medical Robotics and Minimally, nvasive Surgical Devices, China (PC Member)
49. Omogbadegun Zacchaeus, Chrisland University, Nigeria (PC Member)
50. Onashoga Adebukola, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria (PC Member)
51. Osubor Veronica, University of Benin, Nigeria (PC Member)
52. Osunade Seyi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (PC Member)
53. Oyewo O. Ayodeji, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (PC Member)
54. Peter Wagacha, University of Nairobi, Kenya (PC Member)
55. Razaq Abdul, Abertay University, United Kingdom (PC Member)
56. Regina Pohle-Fröhlich, Hochschule Niederrhein, University of Applied Sciences (PC Member)
57. Ruth Wario, University of the Free State (PC Member)
58. Sachi Nandan Mohanty PhD, Singhidunum University, Serbia, India (PC Member)
59. Sawyerr Babatunde, University of Lagos, Nigeria (PC Member)
60. Sennaike Oladipupo, University of Lagos Nigeria (PC Member)
61. Sibukele Gumbo, Walter Sisulu University (PC Member)
62. Sodiya Adesina S., Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria (PC Member)
63. Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, University of KwaZulu Natal (PC Member)
64. Temitope Ogunbiyi, Bells University of Technology, Ota (PC Member)
65. Thompson Aderonke, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (PC Member)
66. Ultan McCarthy, Waterford Institute of Technology (PC Member)
67. Ultan McCarthy, Waterford Institute of Technology (PC Member)
68. Umeh Ikechukwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria (PC Member)
69. Vincent Olufunke, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria (PC Member)
70. Yusuf Sahabi Ali, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria (PC Member)

Organizing committee

1. Prof. Adebukola Onashoga, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (General Chair)
2. Hector Florez PhD, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogota, Colombia (General Co-Chair)
3. Dr. Joseph B. Awotunde, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria (Technical Program Committee Chair)
4. Dr. Vivian Nwaocha, National Open University of Nigeria, Nigeria (Technical Program Committee Co-Chair)
5. Chiroma Haruna PhD, Harf Al batin University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Technical Program Committee Co-Chair)
6. Dr. Abubakar Aminu Muazu, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Katsina (Workshop Chair)
7. Adebukola Onashoga PhD, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (Publication Chair)
8. Hector Florez PhD, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogota, Colombia
9. Joseph Awotunde PhDUniversity of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria
10. Sachi Nandan Mohanty PhDSinghidunum University, Serbia, India​​     

Invited Speakers

• To be Announced Later

Publication

SmartEco 2024 Proceedings:

SmartEco 2024 proceedings is planned to be published as a special issue in a high impact factor journal, while best papers would be selected for publication consideration in recognized indexed Journals, the Journal of Computer Science and Its Applications, published biannually by Nigeria Computer Society, and the International Journal of Information Security, Privacy, and Digital forensics published biannually by Nigeria Computer Society.

Venue

Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Nigeria

Contact

The National Secretariat: Plot 10, Otunba Jobi Fele Way, Behind MKO AbiolaGardens, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja - Lagos, Nigeria

Tel: +234(0)8097744600, 09038353783 | E-mail: conferences@ncs.org.ng

Chairman, Conferences Committee: Prof. Saidat Adebukola Onashoga, +234(0)8033537505

Secretary, Conferences Committee: Taiwo Oyesanwo on +234(0)8098647348

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