Arab Open University

Public perception and adoption of smart city crime prevention technologies in Kuwait: a study based on UTAUT and privacy calculus theory

Abstract The rapid integration of smart city technologies has significantly transformed urban safety by introducing advanced tools such as AI-driven surveillance, predictive policing systems, and IoT-enabled devices. This study examines public perception and the factors influenci...

A Hybrid Quantum Key Distribution Algorithm Integrating BB84 and Twin-Field QKD for Enhanced Security and Efficiency

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) represents a revolutionary advancement in secure communication. It leverages principles of quantum mechanics to establish cryptographic keys between parties with theoretically unbreakable security. Among the various QKD protocols, BB84 (Bennett and...