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Publication date: 17 September 2020

Jacques Bou Abdo and Sherali Zeadally

The purpose of this paper is to design a sustainable development platform for water and energy peer-to-peer trading that is financially and economically feasible. Water and other…

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to design a sustainable development platform for water and energy peer-to-peer trading that is financially and economically feasible. Water and other resources are becoming scarcer every day, and developing countries are the neediest for an immediate intervention. Water, as a national need, is considered to be one of the most precious commodities, but it is also one of the main causes for conflicts in the 21st century. Rainwater harvesting and peer-to-peer trading of the harvested water is one of the most convenient, scalable and sustainable solutions but faces organization challenges such as the absence of suitable business models motivating normal users to sell their generated resources (such as water and energy), currency and financial settlement complexities and single utility markets.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper proposes a multi-utility trading platform based on the blockchain technology which can address the challenges faced by peer-to-peer trading for resources such as energy and water.

Findings

This paper presents a peer-to-peer multi-utility trading platform that solves the shortcomings of existing utility frameworks reported in the current literature.

Originality/value

This proposed platform meets the needs of developing countries as well as rural areas of developed countries. The open nature of the proposed design makes it suitable for adoption and use by various stakeholders.

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International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, vol. 18 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1742-7371

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Publication date: 28 October 2024

Aos Mulahuwaish, Moufid El-Khoury, Basheer Qolomany, Jacques Bou Abdo and Sherali Zeadally

As the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) expands, its societal implications soar. Today, society actively debates its rollout – yet such discourse often permeates news…

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Purpose

As the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) expands, its societal implications soar. Today, society actively debates its rollout – yet such discourse often permeates news articles and social media unobjectively and without rigorous peer review. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the most pressing concerns associated with AI development and deployment.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper proposes a tripartite framework as a strategic guide and guardrail for AI’s evolution.

Findings

This robust framework addresses challenges, mitigates potential risks and harnesses AI opportunities for our shared future.

Originality/value

A policy-techno-legal framework for understanding key AI challenges and foundations for building AI guardrails.

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International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, vol. 21 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1742-7371

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