Pervasive computing, also known as ubiquitous computing, is an emerging field focused on creating ambient intelligence through networked devices embedded in environments. These devices aim to provide seamless connectivity and services continuously, enhancing human experience and quality of life without users needing explicit awareness of the underlying technologies.
Objective:
The goal of pervasive computing is to advance ambient intelligence by integrating networked devices into everyday environments. These devices operate unobtrusively, facilitating continuous connectivity and services to enhance human experiences and improve quality of life.
Key Concepts:
Pervasive computing introduces revolutionary paradigms for 21st-century computing models. It emphasizes:
Seamless Connectivity: Ensuring devices seamlessly interact and communicate in the background.
Ambient Intelligence: Creating environments where technology intelligently supports human activities without explicit user intervention.
Enhanced User Experience: Improving quality of life through pervasive access to information and services.
Interdisciplinary Nature:
The field of pervasive computing intersects with various disciplines including computer science, engineering, psychology, and design. This interdisciplinary approach fosters innovation in integrating technology into diverse aspects of daily life.
Applications:
Applications of pervasive computing span numerous domains, including:
Healthcare: Remote monitoring, smart health devices.
Smart Cities: Intelligent transportation systems, environmental monitoring.
Home Automation: Smart appliances, energy management.
Retail: Personalized shopping experiences, inventory management.
Education: Adaptive learning environments, interactive classrooms.
Challenges and Opportunities:
While pervasive computing offers transformative potential, it also presents challenges such as privacy concerns, interoperability issues, and energy efficiency. Addressing these challenges is crucial for maximizing the benefits of pervasive computing in society.
Future Directions:
Looking ahead, pervasive computing is poised to continue shaping digital ecosystems, influencing how individuals interact with technology in their daily lives. Ongoing research and development will drive innovations that further integrate ambient intelligence into global infrastructures.
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Editor-in-Chief:  Sajal K. Das
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Key Points of Scope:
Exploration of methodologies, techniques, and approaches in pervasive computing.
Studies on the integration of network devices into the environment to enhance human experience.
Research on ambient intelligence and its applications in improving quality of life.
Pervasive Computing aims to advance scholarly understanding of ubiquitous computing as a revolutionary paradigm in the 21st century. The journal seeks to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, educators, and students interested in all aspects of pervasive computing. It provides a platform for the dissemination of innovative ideas, critical insights, and empirical studies that contribute to the theory and practice of pervasive computing across diverse contexts.
Print ISSN:  1574-1192
Electronic ISSN:  1873-1589
Abstracting and Indexing:  Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus.
Imapct Factor 2023:  4.3
Subject Area and Category:  Computer Sciences, Mathematics
Publication Frequency:  Bimonthly
H Index:  79
Q1:  Applied Mathematics
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Cite Score:  7.7
SNIP:  1.071
Journal Rank(SJR):  0.915
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Publisher:  Elsevier Science B.V
Country:  Netherlands