Call for Papers: Special Issue on Vehicular Digital Twins: Architectures, Communication Protocols, and Applications for Internet of Vehicles Systems
Open Journal of Vehicular Technology
Special Issue on Vehicular Digital Twins: Architectures, Communication Protocols, and Applications for Internet of Vehicles Systems
Important Dates
| Manuscript Submission Deadline | 8 February 2026 |
| First Round Reviews | 1 March 2026 |
| Second Round Submissions | 1 May 2026 |
| Second Round Reviews / Editorial Decision | 1 June 2026 |
| Publication | July/August 2026 |
With the convergence of digital modelling, 6G vehicular communication, and AI-driven autonomy, Vehicular Digital Twins (VDTs) are set to redefine how vehicles interact, adapt, and evolve in real-time. This special issue solicits high-quality contributions in systems, protocols, simulations, and real-world deployment of VDTs, with emphasis on vehicular technologies and secure communications.
We invite original contributions on, but not limited to:
• VDT architecture and multi-layer modelling
• Communication protocols (5G/6G, C-V2X) for real-time VDTs
• AI and ML for adaptive twin control
• Cybersecurity, quantum-safe VDT communication
• Blockchain and trust management
• Edge/cloud integration
• Use cases (e.g., fleet management, predictive maintenance, autonomous driving)
Submission Guidelines
Prospective authors should: review the authors instructions and paper submission instructions available on the VTS website. Initial submissions may have up to 14 pages. Authors should submit a manuscript through the Author Portal.
Lead Guest Editor
• Sunil Prajapat, Gachon University, Republic of Korea
Guest Editors
• Joel Rodrigues, Federal University of Piauí, Brazil
• Jianwei Niu, Beihang University, China
• Ahmed Farouk Metwaly, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar