Evaluating Low-Power Wireless Communication Protocols for IoT Applications in Smart Cities

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. IoT Applications in Smart Cities 2.1 Definition and Overview 2.2 Key Components and Technologies 2.3 Challenges and Opportunities 3. Low-Power Wireless Communication Protocols 3.1 Overview of Protocols 3.2 Importance in Smart Cities 3.3 Comparative Analysis 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection 4.3 Data Analysis Techniques 5. Evaluation Criteria for Protocols 5.1 Energy Efficiency 5.2 Scalability and Flexibility 5.3 Security and Reliability 6. Case Studies and Applications 6.1 Smart Transportation Systems 6.2 Urban Environmental Monitoring 6.3 Smart Energy Management 7. Results and Discussion 7.1 Findings from Case Studies 7.2 Implications for Smart City Development 7.3 Limitations and Future Research 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Implementation 8.3 Concluding Remarks