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-- Call for Book Chapters (CFC) ==

** Inviting high-quality chapters for our upcoming book titled:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Networks: Communications and Cybersecurity Challenges

This book will be published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group)
URL: https://www.nanotechx.org/call-for-publications

AIMS & SCOPE

This edited book focuses on end-to-end communication aspects of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) networks, covering architectures, protocols, mobility, reliability, security and privacy. We welcome contributions that advance theory, propose novel designs, demonstrate empirical evaluations, or showcase practical deployments across civil, industrial and defense contexts.

TOPICS:
Please check: https://www.nanotechx.org/call-for-publications#topics

Tentative Book Structure

++ Prospective authors may structure their chapters based on these suggested chapter themes. The chapter slots will be booked on a "first come first served" basis. ++

Part I: Fundamentals

Chapter 1 - The Evolution of UAV Networks and Their Role in Modern Communication
Chapter 2 - Fundamentals of UAV Network Architecture and Design
Chapter 3 - UAV Hardware Fundamentals and Network Integration

Part II: Architecture, Protocols, Scalability, and Control

Chapter 4 - Communication Protocols for UAV Networks: Bridging Air and Ground
Chapter 5 - Latency, Scalability, and Fault Tolerance: Key Challenges in UAV Network Design
Chapter 6 - Scalable UAV Networks: Solutions for Large-Scale Deployments
Chapter 7 - Autonomous UAV Networks: The Next Frontier in Communication and Security

Part III: Security and Privacy

Chapter 8 - Cybersecurity in UAV Networks: Protecting the Skies
Chapter 9 - Securing UAV Communications: Encryption, Trust, and Intrusion Detection
Chapter 10 - Blockchain as a Security Solution for UAV Networks
Chapter 11 - Cyber Resilience in UAV Networks: Responding to Emerging Threats
Chapter 12 - Regulatory Challenges in UAV Network Security
Chapter 13 - The Global Landscape of UAV Network Security: International Perspectives

Part IV: Emerging Technologies, Edge Computing, and Machine Learning

Chapter 14 - The Integration of 5G, IoT, and AI for Enhanced UAV Connectivity
Chapter 15 - Machine Learning for Optimizing UAV Network Performance and Security
Chapter 16 - Edge Computing in UAV Networks: Enhancing Real-Time Data Processing
Chapter 17 - Innovations in UAV Swarm Communication: Collective Intelligence and Security
Chapter 18 - Future Trends in UAV Communication: From 6G to Quantum Networks

Part V: Real-World Applications

Chapter 19 - Real-World Applications: UAV Networks in Disaster Management and Surveillance
Chapter 20 - The Role of UAV Networks in Smart Cities and Urban Management
Chapter 21 - Application-Specific UAV Communication System Design

Part VI: Cross-Cutting Themes and Practical Implementations

Chapter 22 - Flying Ad-hoc Networks (FANETs) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) for UAV Communication
Chapter 23 - Environmental Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in UAV Networks
Chapter 24 - Cross-Cutting Themes: Regulation, Ethics, and Emerging Technology Intersections
Chapter 25 - Simulation Frameworks, Algorithms, and Code Implementations for UAV Communication and Security

Note: All accepted chapters will be published in an edited volume by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), ensuring global academic visibility and indexing.

EDITORS

Hafiz Muhammad Attaullah
NanoTechx Inc. And Multimedia University, Malaysia

Inam Ullah Khan
Multimedia University, Malaysia

Keshav Kaushik
Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Al-Sakib Khan Pathan
United International University, Bangladesh

Ahthasham Sajid
Air University, Pakistan And Multimedia University, Malaysia

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Abstract Submission: 15 October 2025
Full Chapter Deadline: 30 November 2025
Review Completion: 30 December 2025
Final Revision: 10 January 2026
Publication Target: 1st Quarter of 2026

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please visit for details: https://www.nanotechx.org/call-for-publications#rules

All submissions must be made via the method mentioned on the webpage. Once your abstract or chapter is ready, please click on: "Submit Chapter" Button on the webpage.

For any query, you may write to: uav.editorial@gmail.com (with a CC to attaullahshafiq10@gmail.com and sakib.pathan@gmail.com)
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Regards,
Sakib
Editor

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Al-Sakib Khan Pathan, Ph.D., SMIEEE
Editor-in-Chief: International Journal of Computers and Applications, Taylor & Francis, UK
Editor-in-Chief: Journal of Cyber Security Technology, Taylor & Francis, UK
Associate Editor: Intl Journal of Computational Science and Engineering, Inderscience
Editor: ICT Express, Elsevier ; AHSWN, Old City Pub, USA ; IJSNet, Inderscience
All My Books: https://sites.google.com/site/spathansite/books

Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
United International University (UIU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Email: sakib.pathan@gmail.com, spathan@ieee.org
URL: https://sites.google.com/site/spathansite/