José Manuel Machado – författare

This book highlights the latest research on distributed computing and artificial intelligence. DCAI 2021 is a forum to present applications of innovative techniques for studying and solving complex problems in artificial intelligence and computing areas. The present edition brings together past experience, current work and promising future trends associated with distributed computing, artificial intelligence and their application in order to provide efficient solutions to real problems. This year’s technical program will present both high quality and diversity, with contributions in well-established and evolving areas of research. Specifically, 55 papers were submitted to main track and special sessions, by authors from 24 different countries representing a truly “wide area network” of research activity. Moreover, DCAI 2021 Special Sessions have been a very useful tool in order to complement the regular program with new or emerging topics of particular interest to the participatingcommunity. The technical program of the Special Sessions of DCAI 2021 has selected 23 papers. We would like to thank all the contributing authors, the members of the Program Committees, the sponsors  (IBM, Armundia Group, EurAI, AEPIA, APPIA, CINI, OIT, UGR, HU, SCU, USAL, AIR Institute and UNIVAQ) and the Organizing Committee of the University of Salamanca for their hard and highly valuable work.

The 8 full papers of AISCOVID-19 2022 were carefully selected from 21 submissions and present a comprehensive and up-to-date look at the intersection of COVID-19, big data, machine learning, deep learning, and healthcare. The theme of AISCOVID-19 2022 was Healthcare effective and efficient Solutions for COVID-19 that can be achieved using Artificial Intelligence and Computer-Assisted paradigms.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Congress on Blockchain and Applications 2023, BLOCKCHAIN’23, held in Guimarães, Portugal, in July 2023. Among the scientific community, blockchain and artificial intelligence are a promising combination that will transform the production and manufacturing industry, media, finance, insurance, e-government, etc. Nevertheless, there is no consensus with schemes or best practices that would specify how blockchain and artificial intelligence should be used together.

The full papers presented in the main track were carefully reviewed. They contain the latest advances on blockchain and artificial intelligence and on their application domains, exploring innovative ideas, guidelines, theories, models, technologies, and tools and identifying critical issues and challenges that researchers and practitioners must deal with in the future research. The authors would like to thank all the contributing authors, the members of the Program Committees, the sponsors, and the Organizing Committee of the University of Minho and the University of Salamanca for their hard and highly valuable work.

This book compiles the proceedings of 6th International Congress on Blockchain and Applications 2024 (BLOCKCHAIN’24), held in Salamanca, Spain, in June 2024. The book includes 31 full papers presented in the main track that were selected among 51 submissions, highlighting theoretical advances and practical implementation of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLTs). In addition, it contains 9 papers from the associated workshops and doctoral consortium that cover topics such as cybersecurity, legal aspects, and climate action.

Blockchain and DLTs have revolutionized the scientific community by enabling breakthroughs in secure, decentralized data management, fostering transparency, and collaboration. Researchers are boosting innovation in areas like smart contracts, consensus algorithms, and governance models. In combination with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, metaverse, or quantum computing, blockchain and DLTs are shaping the future of digital trust and innovation.