Journal Article1 January 2025 Hayder Ghanimi, Shaymaa Nowfal
Loneliness is a prevalent and global problem for all people, and it can
adversely affect their quality of life. Many research investigations have
confirmed the negative psychological impacts of loneliness on people’s the
unwanted impact of loneliness. Yet, these interventions are missing the power of
reasoning to predict the onset of loneliness. Consequently, this paper presented
the work of developing a computational cognitive agent model of loneliness using
a causal networking modeling approach by relying on discrepancy model as a
benchmark to serve as analytics engine for a companion robot design. Loneliness
determinants and their causal relationships were identified from the literature
and formalized to construct the intended cognitive agent model. Furthermore,
simulation analyses under various parameter settings were implemented to explore
the causal relationships among the identified loneliness determinants and those
simulations revealed similar behaviors or patterns to existing literature. The
designed cognitive agent model was evaluated using both of mathematical analysis
and automated logical analysis. These two evaluation approaches have proved the
correctness of the designed model. The developed computational loneliness agent
model with little tuning can serve as a core analytical engine for intelligent
technologies such as robots to control and monitor the adverse effects of
lonelinessJournal Article15 October 2025 Zinah Nayyef, Iman Mahmood
The convergence of Federated Learning (FL) and sixth-generation (6G)
communication systems promise to revolutionize distributed intelligence by
addressing emerging demands for data privacy, real-time processing, and massive
connectivity. However, integrating FL within 6G introduces complex challenges
ranging from heterogeneous data and devices to communication bottlenecks, energy
constraints, and stringent security demands. This review provides a
comprehensive examination of FL techniques and their applicability in terms of
6G communication models. The review also emphasizes how these technologies are
used in real-world fields like healthcare, autonomous systems, and digital
twins—areas where privacy, reliability, and latency are mission-critical. Unlike
earlier surveys that treat FL and 6G as separate research tracks, this paper
critically reviews their convergence, identifying how FL techniques must evolve
to meet the architectural, functional, and regulatory demands of 6G systems. It
discusses ongoing challenges and emerging directions such as quantum-safe
protocols, interpretable federated learning, and energy-aware orchestration. By
synthesizing cross disciplinary insights and mapping current gaps, this review
aims to guide future research in developing robust, adaptive, and secure FL
frameworks.