The August 2026 issue of Future Technology Journal presents cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, smart communications, renewable energy, and sustainable engineering. The published papers highlight advances in federated learning, deep learning, blockchain, reinforcement learning, intelligent optimization, and data-driven decision-making, as well as innovative applications in 5G systems, smart cities, robotics, industrial analytics, healthcare, climate adaptation, and clean energy technologies. Collectively, these contributions demonstrate the growing impact of emerging technologies in building secure, intelligent, and sustainable solutions for the future.

Published: August 15, 2026

Mixture encoder and virtual RAM-based polar decoder architecture for high-speed 5G communication systems

1-16 TR. Parthasarathy, N.R. Krishnamoorthy
251

Blockchain-driven secure message dissemination in 5G-enabled SDN-IoV using graph-based byzantine consensus and Merkle tree-BLS authentication

17-34 Ravindra Janardan Lawande, Sudhir Bapurao Lande, Manisha Lande
276

Split-CNN for intrusion detection: enhancing feature diversity and training efficiency through channel separation

35-44 Harish G N, Annapurna H S
271

Distributed coalition-based resource orchestration for heterogeneous IoT devices in metropolitan smart cities

45-56 Si Liu, Midhun Chakkaravarthy
108

Design and fabrication of an efficient solar powered desalination system for remote communities

57-68 Sujesh Kumar, G.C. Prabhakar, Sandhyarani Mahalik, Sandeep Kumar Sahoo, Prashant Kharote, Abdul Khadar Asundi, Mohammed Hameeduddin Haqqani
311

Real-time obstacle avoidance in mobile robots using deep reinforcement learning

69-76 Roja BA, Priyanka Mishra, M. Kalaimani, Prachi Juyal, P.K. Anjani, Rakhi Dua, Pushpa Mamoria
1332

Experimental and sustainability-driven engineering assessment of recycled concrete aggregates: mechanical performance, durability, environmental and economic implications

77-84 Amitava Sil, Archanaa Dongre, Amit Madhukar, Princy Rana, Saurabh Gupta, Amogh Ajay Malokar, S Vijaya Kumar
105

Federated reinforcement learning for energy-aware load balancing in edge-fog-cloud IoT continuum

85-96 Si Liu, Midhun Chakkaravarthy
234

Federated leveraging AI-assisted MPPT for real-time photovoltaic performance optimization using machine learning

97-106 Srinivas S, Shamala N, Yogesh T
116

A quantitative benchmarking framework for reinforcement learning-based low-dose CT image denoising

107-117 Amit Bhupal Pattar, Thimmaraju S N
347

Enhancing operational and infrastructure integration in shared mobility

118-127 Madhuri Vikas Mane, Deepak Kumar, Kamal Agarwal
114

Apache Hadoop for large-scale data processing using machine learning techniques

128-138 Nidaa Ghalib Ali , Mohanaed Ajmi Falih, Ali Ajmi Falih
112

From algorithms to intelligence: exploring the fusion of AI and computer science for emerging technological solutions

139-149 Smitha Rajagopal, Smita Nirkhi, Bharati S Pochal, Shilpa B Kodli, Megha Rani Raigonda, Swaroopa Shastri
99

A data-driven multivariable framework for operational regime identification, product transition detection, and anomaly detection in industrial pumping systems using SCADA data

150-163 Johnatan Corrales-Bonilla, William Hidalgo-Osorio, Christian Corrales-Otáñez, Francisco Viteri-Tapia
348

A federated learning approach for predicting AI capability synergy effects in manufacturing mergers and acquisitions: engineering collaboration and economic value creation

164-174 Tengfei Fan, Minghao Huang
62

Multiplier leadership optimization algorithm (MLOA) for high-resolution images in approximate DWT-based compression systems

175-191 R. Anitha, Sri Adibhatla Sridevi
84

Imbalance-resistant multiclass attack classification in real-time IoT water networks using SMOTE-enhanced random forests

192-205 Anita Anand, Shivangi Surati
272

Future technologies for climate adaptation: AI-based modeling, ICT systems, and engineering solutions within India’s governance framework

206-213 Madupoju Srudeepthi, P. Srinivasa Chary, Jitha P Nair, Sivaramkumar P, Taduri Suneetha, Deepti Dubey, Abraham. S
156

Optimization of wind turbine blade designs using computational fluid dynamics and structural analysis: a review

214-223 Sudheer Choudari, Surender Kumar Yadav, Jaishree Chauhan, Phaneender Aedla, Pasupula Kalidass Anjani, Rajendra Kumar Ganiya, Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi, Saurabh Sanjay Joshi
161

Cross-domain aspect-based sentiment analysis using DeBERTaV3 and bio-CRF: a syntactic-aware span extraction approach

224-239 Udayalaxmi Aditya Teki, P. Ranjana
122

Impact of AI on triple bottom line performance and economic sustainability in megaprojects: a systematic review and conceptual framework

240-251 Zilu Ni, Yamunah Vaicondam, Malarvilly Ramayah
156

A unified mathematical and computational framework for predictive analysis of complex dynamic systems

252-262 Pradeep Kumar H S, Harsha S
43

Predicting silver economy demand during population aging transition via federated learning-based multi-platform behavioral data collaboration

263-275 Qing He, Mustazar Mansur, Hazrul Izuan Bin Shahiri
38

Securing national connectivity infrastructure through identity resilience: implications for zero trust–aligned telecom security

276-286 Shiva Kumara, Maunik Shah
51

Geospatial-based AHP approach for rainwater harvesting sites in semi-arid areas: a case study of Wadi Abu Ghraibat

287-294 Hisham M. Jawad Al Sharaa, Nadia Aziz, Israa Hatem
36

Green cement production technology for reducing GHG emissions from the industrial sector of Kazakhstan

295-308 Ayagoz Khamzina, Teginbolat Samuratov, Ruslan Omirgaliyev, Anuar Aldongarov, Nurkhat Zhakiyev
42

Transfer learning in neural networks: leveraging pre-trained models for improved performance

309-318 Abdul Sttar Ismail Wdaa , Iraq Ali Hussein, Ali Azeez Ahmed
112

An explainable AI-based workforce intelligence framework for integrating future skill demand and employee attrition prediction with risk-aware decision analytics

319-330 Prathap D L, Thimmaraju S N
93

Dynamic graph neural networks meet causal inference: estimating AI’s heterogeneous effects on supply chain resilience

331-343 Yang Liu, Jiaming Yang, Jian Chen
31

Assessment of solar energy potential and climatic effects on utility-scale photovoltaic power generation in The Gambia

344-358 Youssef Kassem, Hüseyin Çamur, Ernest Sagnia
56