University of Anbar Researchers Publish Q1 Scopus-Indexed Study in F1000Research on Secure Data Management for Smart Cities

As part of the scientific activities of the Biomedical Engineering Research Center at the University of Anbar, and under the direct guidance of the Center Director, Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Amer Al-Rawi, aimed at strengthening research collaboration and advancing scientific productivity, a distinguished research team has achieved a notable academic accomplishment that adds to the university’s research record. Prof Yousif Al-Mashhadany and Dr. Sami Abduljabbar Al-Fahdawi, in collaboration with programmer Assistant Lecturer Anas Al-Ani from the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, successfully published their research entitled: “Post-Quantum Link-based Ring Signature Model and Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) Algorithm for Effective Data Management in IoT-based Smart Cities.” The paper was published in the international journal F1000Research, which is ranked within the first quartile (Q1) in the Scopus database and is recognized as a reputable journal with broad international visibility. The study proposes an advanced framework based on post-quantum cryptography integrated with the Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) optimization algorithm to enhance secure and efficient data management in Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled smart city environments, contributing to improved system reliability, security, and performance in next-generation smart infrastructures. This achievement reflects the commitment of the Biomedical Engineering Research Center’s leadership to supporting researchers, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and fostering high-quality scientific output, thereby contributing to the advancement of both the Center and the University of Anbar at the international academic level.