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Hellenic Mediterranean
University, Greece</span></b></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">George Mastorakis, Hellenic
Mediterranean
University, Greece</span></b></p>
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style="text-align:justify;text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span
lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Integration
of intelligent technologies across industries has become
increasingly transformative,
with AI, big data, and advanced networking at the forefront of
this revolution.
These technologies have the potential to reshape industries by
enhancing
decision-making processes, optimizing operations and enabling
new forms of
innovation. From improving organizational efficiency to driving
forward
breakthroughs in personalized services, intelligent technologies
offer a wide
range of benefits that are crucial for businesses and
organizations worldwide. One
of the most promising areas of intelligent technologies is
AI-driven decision
making. AI has shown great potential in transforming how
businesses operate by
providing real-time insights, predictive capabilities and
automating complex
processes. Machine learning models and advanced algorithms can
identify
patterns in vast data sets, enabling businesses to anticipate
market changes,
optimize logistics and create more efficient supply chains.
These advancements
not only increase profitability but also allow for the creation
of more
customer-centric services.</span></p>
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significant area where intelligent technologies are having an
impact is in big
data analytics for real-time insights. Big data analytics enable
organizations
to process and analyze large volumes of information at
unprecedented speeds,
providing insights that can be acted upon almost immediately.
From smart cities
monitoring urban dynamics to healthcare systems predicting
disease outbreaks,
the ability to leverage big data in real-time has become an
essential asset for
decision-makers. The emergence of edge computing in combination
with AI is also
paving the way for more efficient data processing closer to the
source. This
approach reduces latency and improves the performance of
applications like IoT
systems, autonomous vehicles and smart grids. The book delves
into how edge AI,
combined with technologies like 6G, is transforming industries
by enabling
decentralized decision-making and faster responses to
data-intensive tasks.
Blockchain technology, when integrated with AI, is also
revolutionizing industries
such as finance and supply chain management. This integration
enhances
security, transparency, and accountability in business
processes. In the field
of natural language processing (NLP) and conversational AI, the
advancements
have been remarkable. With applications spanning from virtual
assistants to
automated customer service systems, NLP has become a critical
technology in
improving human-computer interaction. Machine learning models
have made
significant strides in understanding and generating human
language, enabling
businesses to offer more personalized and intuitive interactions
with their
users.</span></p>
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of interest include but are <i
style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal"><u>not
limited</u></i> to:</span></p>
<p class="ColorfulList-Accent11CxSpFirst"
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style="font-size:11.5pt;
line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B;background:white">Section
I — Introduction to Intelligent Transformative Technologies</span></em></p>
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style="font-size:11.5pt;
line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B;background:white">Section
II — AI Architectures and Intelligent Systems for Industry
Transformation</span></em></p>
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III— Big Data Analytics and Real-Time Insights</span></em></p>
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IV— Edge Computing and Intelligent IoT Networks</span></em></p>
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style="font-size:11.5pt;
line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B;background:white">Section
V— Blockchain and AI Integration for Enhanced Security</span></em></p>
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VI— AI Applications in Healthcare and Personalized Medicine</span></em></p>
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line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B;background:white">Section
VII— 6G Networks and Smart Cities: The Role of AI</span></em></p>
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style="font-size:11.5pt;
line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B;background:white">Section
VIII— AI-Enabled and Autonomous Systems</span></em></p>
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color:#3B3B3B">Final manuscript</span></p>
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115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B">Manuscript
Preparation</span></u><span lang="EN-US"
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background:white"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:
"Arial",sans-serif">Please follow the manuscript
formatting guidelines below and submit the original version
(in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:
normal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Microsoft word</i></b>)
and or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><i
style="mso-bidi-font-style:
normal">LaTex</i></b> format as per the guidelines (URL:</span><span
lang="EN-US" style="color:black;mso-color-alt:windowtext"> <a
href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.springer.com%2Fus%2Fauthors-editors%2Fbook-authors-editors%2Fyour-publication-journey%2Fmanuscript-preparation&data=05%7C02%7Com-announce%40openmath.org%7C11ca842b9737410d465f08dd15dd30b8%7Ccc7df24760ce4a0f9d75704cf60efc64%7C0%7C0%7C638690763080465906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2CDUT97SJtggVaxtQC20FRhcoZw6VdTDJC5613wi%2FfQ%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.springer.com/us/authors-editors/book-authors-editors/your-publication-journey/manuscript-preparation" shash="tWjuoTkROlS93MrV+E2c9egKrPY56vYFgxyn6rjviuRRc2SxgcO7CBmPqtGwDP37LbpHULVa6pbEy9BaPNNzhCHfN0QwBuLIVnKpGTac2igTyqIZlGcFb6DtE1nXeNm37MUy6/LlIF+JsUV32FU690AADOVpmdG6D+52gGTHDVk="
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"Arial",sans-serif">Each final manuscript should be about
25-35 pages long (formatted). Depending on the number of
submissions, longer manuscripts will also be accepted.</span></li>
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"Arial",sans-serif;color:#3B3B3B">Submit your chapter(s)
via e-mail: </span><span lang="EN-US"
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style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">gmastorakis@hmu.gr</span></a></span><span
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