Selected Journal Publications (Scopus, Web of Science)
Shafik, W., Tufail, A., Namoun, A., De Silva, L. C., & Apong, R. A. A. H. M. (2023). A Systematic Literature Review on Plant Disease Detection: Techniques, Dataset Availability, Challenges, Future Trends, and Motivations. IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 59174-59203, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3284760. (IF: 3.990, Q1)
Shafik, W., Matinkhah, S. M., and Ghasemzadeh, M. Theoretical understanding of deep learning in uav biomedical engineering technologies analysis, SN Computer Science, vol. 1, no. 6, pp. 1–13, 2020. (IF: 3.781, Q1)
Wang, Y., Shafik, W., Seong, J., Al Mutairi A., Mustafa M.S. et al. Service delay and optimization of the energy efficiency of a system in fog-enabled smart cities. Alexandria Engineering Journal, vol. 84, no. pp. 112-125, 2023. (IF: 6.626, Q1).
Z. Yang, L. Jianjun, H. Faqiri, W. Shafik, A. T. Abdulrahman et al., “Green internet of things and big data application in smart cities development,” Complexity, 2021. Link (impact factor: 2.30, Q1)
Badr, A., Ahmad, Z., Jean-Claude, M., Jin-Taek, S., Shafik, W. On the identifiability and statistical features of a new distributional approach with reliability applications. AIP Advances, vol. 13, 125211, 2023. (IF: 1.697, Q1)
Shafik, W., Tufail, A., Liyanage, C. D. S., & Apong, R. A. A. H. M. Using a Novel Convolutional Neural Network for Plant Pests Detection and Disease Classification. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, pp.-5849-5861, 2023. Link (impact factor: 4.126, Q1)
Shafik, W., Matinkhah, S. M., and Shokoor, F. Cybersecurity in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: a Review. International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems, vol. 16, no.1, 2023. Link (impact factor: 1.120, Q2)
Shafik, W., Tufail, A., Namoun, A., De Silva, L. C., & Apong, R. A. A. H. M. (2023). A Systematic Literature Review on Plant Disease Detection: Techniques, Dataset Availability, Challenges, Future Trends, and Motivations. IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 59174-59203, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3284760. (IF: 3.990, Q1)
Alaziz S. N, Albayati B, El-Bagoury A. A, Shafik W. Clustering of COVID-19 Multi-Time Series-Based K-Means and PCA With Forecasting. International Journal of Data Warehousing and Mining (IJDWM). 2023 Feb 18;19(3):1-25. (IF: 1.200, Q3)
Shokoor F, Shafik W., Matinkhah SM. Overview of 5G & Beyond Security. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Internet of Things, 2022 Jun 27;8(30). Link (IF: 1, Q4)
D. Zhao L, D. Zhu, W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, Z. Ahmad, L. Sharif and A. Craig A. Artificial intelligence analysis in cyber domain: A review. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 18, no. 4, 2020. Link (IF: 2.312, Q4)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, F. Shokoor and L. Sharif, “A reawakening of machine learning application in unmanned aerial vehicle: future research motivation,” EAI Endorsed Transactions on Internet of Things, vol. 8, no. 29, 2022. Link (IF: 0.1, Q4)
Z. Yang, L. Jianjun, H. Faqiri, W. Shafik, A. T. Abdulrahman et al., “Green internet of things and big data application in smart cities development,” Complexity, 2021. Link (IF: 2.30, Q1)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, F. Shokoor, “Recommendation system comparative analysis: internet of things aided networks,” EAI Endorsed Transactions on Internet of Things, vol. 20, no. 29, 2022. Link (IF: 0.10, Q4)
H. Meng, W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah and Z. Ahmad, “A 5g beam selection machine learning algorithm for unmanned aerial vehicle applications,” Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2020. Link (IF: 2.301, Q2)
Y. Jun, A. Craig, W. Shafik, L. Sharif, “Artificial Intelligence Application in Cybersecurity and Cyberdefense,” Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing, 2021. Link (impact factor: 2.301, Q2)
Y. Lin, Z. Ahmad, W. Shafik, S. K. Khosa, Z. Almaspoor, H. Alsuhabi, F. Abbas, “Impact of Facebook and Newspaper Advertising on Sales: A Comparative Study of Online and Print Media,” Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2021. Link (IF: 3.140, Q1)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah and M. Ghasemzadeh, “A fast machine learning for 5g beam selection for unmanned aerial vehicle applications,” Information Systems & Telecommunication, vol. 7, no. 28, pp. 262-278, 2019. Link (IF: 0.6, Q4)
S. S. Afolabi, J. O. Oyeyode, W. Shafik, Z. Sunusi, A. A. Adeyemi, “Proximate Analysis of Poultry-Mix Formed Feed Using Maize Bran as a Base,” International Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2021. (IF: 1.698, Q2)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, M. N. Sanda and S. S. Afolabi, “A 3-dimensional fast machine learning algorithm for mobile unmanned aerial vehicle base stations,” International Journal of Advances in Applied Sciences, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 28–38, 2020. Link (IF: 0.7, Q4)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah and M. N. Sanda, “Network resource management drives machine learning: a survey and future research direction,” Journal of Communications Technology, Electronics and Computer Science, vol. 30, pp. 1–15, 2020. Link (impact factor: 0.495, Q2)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah and M. Ghasemazade, “Fog-mobile edge performance evaluation and analysis on internet of things,” Journal of Advance Research in Mobile Computing, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 1–17, 2019. Link (impact factor: 0.495, Q4)
W. Shafik and S. A. Mostafavi, “Knowledge engineering on internet of things through reinforcement learning,” International Journal of Computer Applications, vol. 177, no. 44, pp. 0975–8887, 2019. Link (impact factor: 0.491, Q4)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, M. Asadi, Z. Ahmadi and Z. Hadiyan, “A study on internet of things performance evaluation,” Journal of Communications Technology, Electronics and Computer Science, vol. 28, pp. 1–19, 2020. Link (impact factor: 0.495, Q4)
W. Shafik and S. Mostafavi, “Fog computing architectures, privacy and security solutions,” Journal of Communications Technology, Electronics and Computer Science, vol. 24, pp. 1–14, 2019. Link (impact factor: 0.495, Q4)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, M. Ghasemzadeh, “Internet of things-based energy management, challenges, and solutions in smart cities,” Journal of Communications Technology, Electronics and Computer Science, vol. 27, pp. 1–11, 2020. Link (impact factor: 0.495, Q4)
W. Shafik, M. Matinkhah, P. Etemadinejad, M. N. Sanda, “Reinforcement learning rebirth, techniques, challenges, and resolutions,” JOIV: International Journal on Informatics Visualization, vol. 4, no. 3, pp. 127-135, 2020. Link (impact factor: 1.065, Q3)
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, F. Shokoor, M. N. Sanda, “Internet of thing-based energy efficiency optimization model in fog smart cities,” JOIV: International Journal on Informatics Visualization, 2021. Link (impact factor: 1.065, Q3)
S. S. Afolabi, M. O. Zakariyah, M. H. Abedi, W. Shafik, “A survey on cobalt metallurgical processes and its application,” Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, vol. 98, no. 11, pp. 100179, 2021. Link (impact factor: 1.313, Q2)
Kiwanuka F, Wasswa. S, Alemayehu Y.H, Simbeye J.A. Policy Decisions and Response to Fight 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease in Uganda: A review of Attributes, Comprehensiveness, and Implications to Improve Resilience to Future Pandemics. Research Square; 2020. Link (impact factor: 1.313, Q2).
Shokoor, F and Shafik, W. ‘Harvesting Energy Overview for Sustainable Wireless Sensor Networks’. Journal of Smart Cities and Society, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 165-180, 2023. Link (impact factor: 0.113, Q4)
Selected Book Sections (Scopus Indexed)
Shafik, W., Blockchain-Based Internet of Things (B-IoT): Challenges, Solutions, Opportunities, Open Research Questions, and Future Trends. Blockchain-based Internet of Things: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions, vol. 1, 2024. Link
Shafik, W., Toward a More Ethical Future of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The Ethical Frontier of AI and Data Analysis, vol. 1, pp. 362-388, 2024. Link
Shafik, W., Navigating Emerging Challenges in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Africa. Examining the Rapid Advance of Digital Technology in Africa, vol. 1, pp. 124-144, 2024. Link
Shafik, W., Introduction to ChatGPT. Advanced Applications of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Models, vol. 1, pp. 1-25, 2024. Link
Kassim, K, Shafik, W., Sarah, N, Sumaya, N. Perspectives, Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends of IoT-Based Logistics. Navigating Cyber Threats and Cybersecurity in the Logistics Industry, vol. 1, pp. 148-171, 2024. Link
Shafik, W., T. Ali, D.L. Chandratilak, R. A. H. M. Apong. Medical Robotics and AI-Assisted Diagnostics Challenges for Smart Sustainable Healthcare. AI-Driven Innovations in Digital Healthcare: Emerging Trends, Challenges, and Applications, vol. 1, pp. 304-323, 2024. Link
Rufai, Y.Z, Shafik, .W, Kalinaki, K, Iheaturu, C.J, Internet of Forestry Things (IoFT) Technologies and Applications in Forest Management, Advanced IoT Technologies and Applications in the Industry 4.0 Digital Economy, 2024. Link
Shafik, W., Hidayatullah, A. F., Kassim K., Aslam, M. M., Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Computer Vision (CV) in Healthcare Systems, Computer Vision and AI-Integrated IoT Technologies in the Medical Ecosystem, vol. 1, 2024. Link
Shafik, W., Artificial intelligence and Blockchain technology enabling cybersecurity in telehealth systems. Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology in Modern Telehealth Systems, vol. 1, pp. 285-326, 2023. Link
Shafik W. Cyber Security Perspectives in Public Spaces: Drone Case Study. In Handbook of Research on Cybersecurity Risk in Contemporary Business Systems 2023 (pp. 79-97). IGI Global. Link
Shafik W., Tufail A. Energy Optimization Analysis on Internet of Things. In Advanced Technology for Smart Environment and Energy 2023 Mar 26 (pp. 1-16). Cham: Springer International Publishing. Link
Shafik W. A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Framework for Present and Future Global Information Technology Organizations. In Effective Cybersecurity Operations for Enterprise-Wide Systems 2023 (pp. 56-79). IGI Global. Link
Shafik W. Making Cities Smarter: IoT and SDN Applications, Challenges, and Future Trends. In Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial IoT in 5G and 6G Networks 2023 (pp. 73-94). IGI Global. Link
Kassim, K, Shafik W., Gutu T.J.L, Owais A.M. Computer Vision and Machine Learning for Smart Farming and Agriculture Practices. In Artificial Intelligence Tools and Technologies for Smart Farming and Agriculture Practices 2023. IGI Global. Link
Shafik W. Wearable Medical Electronics in Artificial Intelligence of Medical Things. Handbook of Security and Privacy of AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems and Internet of Medical Things 2023. CRC Press. Link
Shafik W. Electronic Devices in the Artificial Intelligence of the Internet of Medical Things (AIoMT). Handbook of Security and Privacy of AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems and Internet of Medical Things 2023. CRC Press. Link
Shafik W. Artificial Intelligence of Internet of Medical Things (AIoMT) in Smart Cities: A Review of Cybersecurity for Smart Healthcare. Handbook of Security and Privacy of AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems and Internet of Medical Things 2023. CRC Press. Link
Shafik W and Kalinaki K. Smart City Ecosystem: An Exploration of Requirements, Architecture, Applications, Security, and Emerging Motivations. Handbook of Research on Network-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart City Services 2023. (pp. 75-98) IGI Global. Link
Shafik W. IoT-Based Energy Harvesting and Future Research Trends in Wireless Sensor Networks. Handbook of Research on Network-Enabled IoT Applications for Smart City Services 2023. IGI Global. Link
Shafik W. Wearable Medical Electronics in Artificial Intelligence of Medical Things. Handbook of Security and Privacy of AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems and Internet of Medical Things, vol. 282-306, 2023. Taylor & Francis. Link
Khairul Eahsun Fahim, Kassim Kalinaki, Shafik W. Electronic Devices in the Artificial Intelligence of the Internet of Medical Things (AIoMT). Handbook of Security and Privacy of AI-Enabled Healthcare Systems and Internet of Medical Things 2023. Taylor & Francis.
Selected IEEE and Non-IEEE Conferences (Scopus and IEEE-indexed)
Hidayatullah, A. F., Kalinaki, K., Aslam, M. M., Zakari, R. Y., and Shafik, W. (2024). Fine-Tuning BERT-Based Models for Negative Content Identification on Indonesian Tweets," 2023 8th International Conference on Information Technology and Digital Applications (ICITDA), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICITDA60835.2023.10427046.
S. M. Matinkhah, W. Shafik and M. Ghasemzadeh, “Emerging artificial intelligence application: reinforcement learning issues on current internet of things,” IEEE 16th International Conference in Information Knowledge and Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2019.
S. M. Matinkhah and W. Shafik, “A study on financial pricing and applications models on 5g,” 4th Conference on Financial Mathematics and Application, Yazd, Iran, pp. 54–60, 2019.
S. M. Matinkhah and W. Shafik, “Broadcast communication analysis for 5g media radio access networks,” 16th Conference on Broadcast and Exhibition, Tehran, Iran, 2019.
S. M. Matinkhah and W. Shafik, “Smart grid empowered by 5g technology,” IEEE. Smart Grid Conference, Tehran, Iran, pp. 1–6, 2019.
W. Shafik and S. M. Matinkhah, “Admitting new requests in fog networks according to erlang b distribution,” 27th Iranian Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), Yazd, Iran, pp. 2016–2021, 2019.
W. Shafik and S. M. Matinkhah, “Privacy issues in social web of things,” 5th International Conference on Web Research (ICWR), Tehran, Iran, pp. 208–214, 2019.
W. Shafik and S. M. Matinkhah, “How to use Erlang b to determine the blocking probability of packet loss in a wireless communication,” 13th Symposium on Advances in Science & Technology, Mashhad, Iran, 2018.
W. Shafik, S. M. Matinkhah, and M. Ghasemzadeh, “A mobile fuzzy sink scheme for wireless sensor network period improvement,” 8th Iranian Joint Congress on Fuzzy and Intelligent Systems (CFIS), Mashhad, Iran, pp. 211-216, 2020.
W. Shafik and S. M. Matinkhah, “A Study of Reinforcement Learning on Internet of Things,” International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technology – ICSET, Pune, Maharashtra, 2019.
S. M. Mojtaba, W. Shafik, and M. M. Ebrahimy, “A networked 5g unmanned aerial vehicle communication pricing and challenges,” International Conference on Networking, Communication, and Computing Technology, Ipoh, Ipoh, Malaysia, 2019.
A complete list of publications can be accessed on (Google Scholar).