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Sustainability and Resilience in Agricultural Systems
edited by , and Alexandru Stratan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2646 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable rural development; resilience; integrated agricultural systems; value chain integration; agricultural policies; environmental policies; robustness; adaptability; transformability; private and public goods; climate change; farm demographics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Sustainable Building Materials: Concrete and Cement-Based Materials
edited by , and Flavio Stochino
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2378 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable concrete; recycled aggregates; geopolymer materials; construction waste utilization; durability of green concrete; natural fiber; bio-based construction materials; circular economy in construction; thermal retrofitting/upgrading; structural retrofitting/upgrading; integrated retrofitting/upgrading
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Plastic Debris and Environmental Sustainability
edited by , Sara Hajji and Aicha Ait Alla
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2150 | Submission Open
Keywords: microplastics; nanoplastics; plastic debris; sustainability; toxicity; environmental impact; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
Sustainable Urbanism: Definition, Assessment, and Agenda for Future Research: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable urbanism; urban sustainability metrics; urban ecology; urban walkability; New Urban Agenda; Sustainable Development Goals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Sustainable Approaches to Biodeterioration/Biodegradation and Biotreatment in Cultural Heritage Environments
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1988 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodeterioration/biodegradation; green biocides; biotreatment; biocontrol agents; biocompounds; bioprotection/bioprecipitation/bioconsolidation; biocleaning; novel biotechnological solutions for cultural heritage protection; sustainable conservation methods; cultural heritage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Social Interaction Across Urban Spaces—Contexts, Structures and Sustainability
edited by Neil Reid and Piotr Pachura
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1839 | Submission Open
Keywords: social relations; spaces; urban development; planning; sustainability; space shaping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Integrating Sustainability in Engineering: Towards a Sustainable Future
edited by and Adela Acitores Suz
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1775 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability in engineering education; environmental impact; sustainable development goals (SDGs); renewable energy; circular Economy; sustainable materials and processes; social awareness in engineering; sustainable competencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Food Engineering and Safety Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1709 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; food engineering; sustainability; new technologies; global food system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
Prevention of Thermodynamic Disasters in Mines and Environmental Sustainability
edited by Changkui Lei, Jun Nian and Xiaobo Lv
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1687 | Submission Open
Keywords: environment sustainability; spontaneous coal combustion; gas explosion; coal dust explosion; risk assessment; gas extraction; thermokinetic mechanism; thermodynamic disasters; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Carbon Management and Decarbonization Pathways in Buildings and Infrastructure submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1616 | Submission Open
Keywords: building energy saving; low-carbon buildings; building integrated renewable energy systems; building system control and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Exploring Sustainable Practices in E-commerce and the Future of Sustainable Business Models
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1580 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental sustainability; economic sustainability; green consumption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Innovative Green Technologies and Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Challenges
edited by Kui-Hao Chuang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1510 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental sustainability; resource efficiency; waste reduction; circular economy; renewable energy; climate adaptation; sustainable materials; green technologies; eco-friendly practices; policy innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Towards Sustainable Energy: Renewable Energy Utilization and Near-Zero Carbon Regulation Technologies in Modern Industrial Parks
edited by Xianbo Wang, Zhidong Li and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open
Keywords: source– grid– load– storage integration; smart microgrid; multi-energy complementarity; digital twin; near-zero carbon emissions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Transportation: Strategies for Enhancing Safety and Reliability—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1351 | Submission Open
Keywords: road safety; sustainable mobility; safe roads and vehicles; human factors in road safety; vulnerable road users
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Urban Planning and Built Environment: Second Edition
edited by and Peijun Yu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1277 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital built environment; ecological low-carbon planning; green building; low carbon; energy saving; artificial intelligence algorithms; conservation and regeneration of historic buildings; conservation and utilization of classical gardens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing Systems in Industry 4.0 and 5.0
edited by , Marina Crnjac Žižić and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open
Keywords: Industry 4.0 and 5.0; circular economy; intelligent manufacturing; sustainable processes; human-centricity; green manufacturing; process optimization; product optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Preconditions for the Sustainable Development of Agroecosystems: Good Agricultural Practices and Monitoring of Soil Conditions and Land Cover Changes submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1188 | Submission Open
Keywords: tillage; agroecology; soil organic matter; agrosystem; agroecosystem; sustainable soil management; soil properties; monitoring systems; landscape; spatial planning; natural framework; land management; land cover change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)
Sustainable Geography and Urban Planning: Urban Ecology, Livability, Nature Connection, and Water-Sensitive Urban Design submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1158 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable urban development; urban landscape; climate resilience; climate change adaptation; sponge city; green-blue infrastructure; environmental justice; urban ecology; urban hydrology; urban water resource management; gentrification and revitalization; urban food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Industrial Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1112 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twins; artificial intelligence and machine learning; circular economy; enabling technologies; additive manufacturing; energy optimization; Industry 5.0 and human-centric technologies; blockchain; quantitative methods for industrial sustainability; sustainable logistics and supply chain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Exploring Education Management Strategies for Sustainable Development—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1053 | Submission Open
Keywords: management strategies; sustainable development; education management; quality management; educational leadership
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Origins, Transport and Fate of Biogenic Substances and Heavy Metals in the Water Environment
edited by Qianqian Zhang and Xueqing Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1038 | Submission Open
Keywords: water environment; biogenic substances; heavy metals; sources analysis; transport and fate; risk assessment and prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Applications of Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence in Land Cover Mapping and Ecosystem Monitoring
edited by Malik Mohammed Al-Wardy and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; land cover changes; climate change; ecosystem health; environmental trends; resilience planning; sustainable management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Electronic Business and Sustainable Development
edited by , Laurence F. K. Chang, and Xiaocong Cui
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; sustainable e-business; sustainable marketing; digital marketing; green finance in e-business; smart logistics in e-business
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Psychological Well-Being from the Perspective of Sustainable Development: Second Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 890 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological well-being; sustainability; psychometrics; environmental engagement; sustainable development; eco-anxiety; community connectedness; positive psychology; cross-cultural research; measurement tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development)
Green Deal Strategies Towards Sustainability of Water, Raw Materials and Energy—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 744 | Submission Open
Keywords: green deal strategies (GDSs); green transition; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); circular economy (CE) in water; raw materials and energy; climate change and strategies toward climate neutrality; toxic-free environment (water– soil– air); bioeconomy; ecosystems and biodiversity; sustainable agriculture and nutrients recovery; waste-free and environmentally friendly food system; life cycle assessment (LCA)– environmental; social; economic; circular business models (CBMs)/circular economy business models (CEBM)
Sustainable Education: The Role of Innovation
edited by , Natalia Larraz Rábanos and Manuel Segura-Berges
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 664 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; sustainable education; digital transition; technology; SDG  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
From Crisis to Sustainability: Rethinking Emergency Management in an Era of Compounding Risks
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 649 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster risk reduction (DRR); sustainable development; emergency management; climate resilience; sustainable infrastructure; urban and regional planning; cascading disasters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Embracing Circular Economy and Renewable Energy Systems Through Socio-Technical Innovation
edited by and Gnana K. Bharathy
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 622 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; socio-technical systems; innovation; artificial intelligence; socioenvironmental impact; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Climate Change, Air Pollution and Environmental Health
edited by Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu and Marina Oktapodas Feiler
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 591 | Submission Open
Keywords: temperature; heatwaves; cold spells; air pollutants; wildfires; natural disasters; public health; health effects; epidemiology; climate policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Advances in Sustainable Production and Operations Management
edited by and Marcelo Gaspar
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable operations management; circular economy; green supply chain management; life-cycle assessment; sustainability performance measurement; carbon footprint/Net-Zero operations; stakeholder engagement/ESG integration; green production
Driving Towards Sustainability: Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, Climate Resilience, and Technological Innovation submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; reverse logistics; climate resilience; technological innovation; sustainable supply chain; waste reduction strategies; renewable energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
AI-Driven Sustainability in Heritage Science submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritage science; artificial intelligence; sustainable conservation; AI-driven data processing
Sustainable Innovations in Electric Vehicle Technology
edited by and Kabseok Ko
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: electric vehicle; battery technology; battery recycling; second-life battery applications; vehicle-to-grid; charging infrastructure; renewable energy integration; power system optimization; smart mobility; carbon neutrality; sustainable transportation; artificial intelligence in EVs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Strategies in Light of the New European Bauhaus for Resilience and Decreasing the Impact of Natural Hazards on Urban Areas submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open
Keywords: 20th century architecture; nature-based solutions; inclusivity; retrofit; participation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Sustainability of Agriculture: The Impact of Climate Change on Crops—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 509 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; climate change and agriculture; crop physiology; plant genetic resources; agro-biodiversity; abiotic and biotic stress; circular economy; food security
Mountain Hazards and Environmental Sustainability
edited by Taeko Wakahara and Yoshiharu Ishikawa
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 494 | Submission Open
Keywords: mountain hazards; environmental sustainability; nature-based solutions; monitoring and early warning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Soil Science and the Latest Studies on Sustainable Agriculture: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; agroecosystem; soil properties; soil fertility; soil health; land use change; climate smart agriculture; regenerative agriculture
Innovative Building Envelope Solutions for Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Buildings
edited by Aleksejs Prozuments
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open
Keywords: building envelopes; building energy efficiency; smart building materials; indoor environmental quality; building performance simulation; life cycle analysis; climate-responsive design; green building technologies
The Impact of Technological Innovation on Renewable Energy Production: Simulation and Control of New Energy Power Generation Systems, 2nd Edition
edited by , , , and Dunjian Xie
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage systems; model predictive control; nonlinear modeling; renewable energy; hybrid power generation systems; energy management systems; hybrid energy storage systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Advanced Materials for Environmental and Energy Sustainability: Innovations for a Low-Carbon and Circular Future
edited by Antônio Benjamim Mapossa, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; clean technologies; circular economy; waste valorization; renewable energy materials; carbon capture and utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Fertilization for Sustainable Agriculture 4.0
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; nutrient management; precision agriculture; soil health; organic fertilizers; crop yield; climate resilience; environmental impact; agricultural practices
Additive Manufacturing for Sustainability in Industry submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printers; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; sustainable technologies and materials; carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Integrating Ecosystem Services into Landscape Planning for Sustainable Development
edited by Riccardo Santolini and Giovanna Panza
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem services; landscape planning; nature-based solutions (NBS); sustainable development; environmental resilience; climate change adaptation; biodiversity protection; resource management; multilevel governance; socio-ecological systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Engineering Management and Sustainable Construction Industry Development
edited by and Huiwen Wang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction development; low-carbon supply chains; smart construction; operations research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Sustainable Research on Grid Integration and Electrical Power Systems
edited by Mai The Vu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; renewable integration; microgrids; power system stability; energy storage; grid optimization; distributed generation; electricity markets; machine learning; electrical power systems
Advanced and Sustainable Technologies in the Design of Supply Chains and Low Environmental Impact Systems
edited by Eduard Shevtshenko and Ibrahim Raji
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable technologies; ESG; supply chain innovation; low environmental impact; responsible business; green system design
Tourism Promotes Local Sustainable Development
edited by Marko Kukanja
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; local development; tourism entrepreneurship; destination management; hospitality; gastronomy; and food & beverage management; business model innovation; digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Sustainable Industrial Engineering and Logistic Management submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain and operations management; logistics systems; industrial engineering; optimizing logistics systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Sustainable Road Construction and Maintenance and Disaster Prevention submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; highway and infrastructure; digitization; intelligent construction and maintenance; intelligent defect identification; non-destructive fault detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Food Science: Innovative Techniques, Quality Control, and Sustainability in Food Processing submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable food processing; non-thermal processing technologies; cold plasma and high-pressure processing; energy-efficient food technologies; food quality and safety; alternative protein sources; agricultural and horticultural innovations; environmental impact of food processing; food industry sustainability metrics; regulatory policies in food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
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