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The Influence of Industry Innovation and Environmental Regulation for the Sustainable Development of Regional Economy
edited by Jiayu Fang and Chao Gao
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: industry innovation; environmental regulation; sustainable development; regional economy; artificial intelligence; data analytics
Environmental Sustainability, Society, and Businesses: Public and Managerial Opinions on Environmental Issues submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental sustainability; corporate social responsibility (CSR); ESG; sustainability reporting; public opinion; financial performance; green tourism; cultural sustainability; consumer behavior; stakeholder engagement
Advances in Buildings Life Cycle Assessment and Energy-Efficient Design
edited by Yair Schwartz, and Benjamin Sanchez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: Life Cycle Analysis (LCA); Life Cycle Carbon Footprint (LCCF); Life Cycle Costing (LCC); circular economy; buildings life cycle performance; energy efficient buildings; embodied carbon; advanced materials; operational efficiency; resource-efficient design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Energy: The Path to a Low-Carbon Economy
edited by , and Terri Trireksani
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy; low-carbon economy; renewable energy; energy transition; decarbonisation; energy transformation; SDGs; carbon capture; energy strategy; CO2 emissions; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Recent Advances in Sustainable Tourism Planning and Tourism Development in Developing Countries and Emerging Economies
edited by , Ekaterina Koll and Nafiseh Rezaei
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism policy and planning and development in DCEEs; sustainable tourism development in DCEEs; tourism’ s economic; sociocultural; and environmental impacts in DCEEs; destination competitiveness in DCEEs; tourism and economic growth in DCEEs; tourism and poverty alleviation; pro-poor tourism; tourism and climate change in DCEEs; peace through tourism in DCEEs; women’ s empowerment and tourism in DCEEs; entrepreneurship in the tourism industry in DCEEs; innovation and digital transformation in the tourism industry in DCEEs; large-scale coastal tourism in DCEEs; package tourism in DCEEs; community-based tourism in DCEEs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
AI-Driven Circular Entrepreneurship: Revolutionizing Business Models for a Sustainable Future
edited by , María Isabel Saz-Gil and Ana Julia Grilló-Méndez
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-enabled circular business models; sustainable innovation; entrepreneurship; data-driven sustainability; AI-powered platforms; circular value creation; sustainable revenue streams
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Logistics for Tomorrow: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Distribution
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable logistics; socio-economic approaches; sustainability tools; legislative policies; quantification of sustainability; circular economy; last-mile delivery; digitization; electrification; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Transformation Towards Advanced Technology-Driven Supply Chain Sustainability
edited by Jie Ma and Alireza Shokri
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital supply chain management; supply chain sustainability; digital transformation; green technology; human– machine interface; green logistics; supply chain productivity; lean and green supply chain management
Sustainable Development of Mountain Tourism
edited by and Marc Langenbach
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: mountain tourism destination management; winter tourism; ski tourism; and mountain resorts; environmental and social implications of mountain tourism; ecolabelling in mountain tourism; overtourism; sports tourism; hospitality sector in mountain regions; mountain accommodation facilities and mountain huts; climate change; agro-tourism; local heritage and culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Modeling, Control, and Optimization of Hybrid Energy Systems
edited by , Ala'aldeen Al-Halhouli and
submission deadline 5 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; solar energy; wind energy systems; biomass and biofuels; geothermal energy; tidal power; wave energy; photosynthetic process; hydro-power
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Biocontrol for Sustainable Crop and Livestock Production, Volume II submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2267 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocontrol; sustainability; biological agents; pests; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Renewable Energy Generation, Smart Grid and Sustainable Power System Development
edited by Michele Quercio and
submission deadline 21 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; smart grid; energy storage; artificial intelligence in energy; energy efficiency; sustainable infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Air Transport Management and Sustainable Mobility
edited by
submission deadline 21 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: air transport sustainable development; sustainable aviation; smart technology; green technologies; fuel efficiency; eco-friendly airports; eco-friendly operations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Power Systems Optimization and Sustainable Energy
edited by
submission deadline 24 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed energy resources; power system operation; reliability; integration; optimization; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Advances in Mineral Resources, Hydrogeology and Environmental Sustainability
edited by , and Xiaobin Gu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open
Keywords: mineral resources; mine environmental restoration; hydrogeology; microbial technology; resource sustainability; geomicrobiology; environmental mineralogy; microbial metallurgy; solid waste recycling and processing; mineral– microorganism interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability in Geographic Science)
Energy Transition Amidst Climate Change and Sustainability submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1908 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; energy transition; climate change; sustainable development; energy efficiency; energy policy; environmental impact; energy storage; smart grids; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainability in Sensory and Consumer Science
edited by , , Charles Diako and Penny Brotja nee Oliver
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 841 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory and consumer science methodologies; sustainable practices in sensory and consumer science; plant-based; sustainable foods; sustainable diets; sustainable packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Building a Sustainable and Reliable Supply Chain in Collaborative Business submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain management; sustainability; collaborative; big data analysis; business model innovation; green innovation; blockchain technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Assessment, 2nd Edition
edited by , Zelong Yi and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: ESG performance assessment; ESG rating; ESG data authenticity; ESG measure; ESG investing
Building Information Modeling and Technology Applications in Construction submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: building information modeling (BIM); advancement technologies; IoT in construction; AR/VR in construction; AI in construction; blockchain in construction; sustainability in construction; cost and time optimization in construction; digital twins; smart construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Sustainable Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
edited by and Syed Shah Alam
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable operations; green logistics; circular supply chains; sustainable sourcing; innovation in logistics; supply chain resilience; eco-friendly practices; resource efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Adoption of New Technologies and Practices for Sustainable and Smart Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart agriculture; decision support; green computing; data fusion; pattern recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Sustainable Engineering and the Emerging Technologies: Application, Policy Development and Innovation
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable engineering; emerging technologies; sustainable development; manufacturing efficiency; energy management; digitalization; pollution reduction; technology convergence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Research on Sustainability and Industry 4.0/5.0 Technologies: Circular Economy submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability practices; technologies’ 4.0/5.0; industry; dimensions of sustainability; circular economy; waste management in industry; competitiveness; social responsibility; sustainability KPI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Innovative Approaches in Biosystems Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture
edited by Ehab Mostafa and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; precision agriculture; advanced irrigation systems; renewable energy integration; soil conservation; water management; data analytics in agriculture; climate change mitigation; resource efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Innovative Technologies and Strategies in Disaster Management, 2nd Edition
edited by Sasha Zhijie Dong and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster management; emerging technologies; data exchange; policy implications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Sustainable Development and Application in Autonomous Driving System for Better Mobility
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; Industry 4.0; human– machine interaction; industrial engineering; user behavior; innovation; management; policy; inclusive society; service design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Development of Monitoring, Maintenance and Sustainability Technics of Infrastructures, Including Bridge, Railway, and Other Structures
edited by , Runzhou You, Mingsheng Xue and Mengdi Jia
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural health monitoring; modal analysis; optimal sensor placement; structural maintenance; vibration control
Sustainable Development and Analysis of Tunnels and Underground Works
edited by , Jian Zhang, Cong Zhang and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: tunnels and underground works; sustainable detection techniques; risk management; intelligence technology; intelligent maintenance; resilient evaluation; resilient improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Advances in Sustainable Energy Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy; resource; system; assessment; policy; renewable energy; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Development and Climate, Energy, and Food Security Nexus
edited by Tetsuji Tanaka
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; energy transitions; food security; sustainable development; resilience; nexus thinking; policy innovation; SDGs
Circular Economy in the Construction Sector submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14834 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; recycled aggregates; alternative cementitious materials; nanomaterials; recycled wood; recycled polymers; recycled glass; paints; coatings; LCA; S-LCA; sustainable construction; construction certifications; building rehabilitation; circular economy; urban metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Preserving Earth's Legacy: Exploring Geoheritage and Sustainable Practices for a Resilient Future
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4440 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoheritage; sustainability; geoconservation; resilience; environmental science; cultural heritage; climate change; sustainable tourism; natural resources; community engagement; governance; geoeducation; Sustainable Development Goals; best practices; geoethics; stakeholder collaboration; disaster risk reduction; environmental management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Heavy Metal Contamination and Phytoremediation of Soil and Water: From an Ecological and Sustainable Perspective submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1346 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytoremediation; bioremediation; heavy metals; pollutants; remediation; contaminated soil; contaminated watercourse
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
Technology Applications in Sustainable Energy and Power Engineering
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; sustainable power engineering; artificial intelligence application; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainability of Local Agri-Food Systems
edited by Francesca Gagliardi
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; agri-food systems; traceability; quality; safety; measurements; certifications; indicators; surveys; producers; consumers
The Driving Force behind Sustainable Green Development & Technology Innovation
edited by and Fangqiu Xu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; green finance; renewable energy; green development; technological innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Powertrain Design and Control in Sustainable Electric Vehicles
edited by , Yahui Zhang, Yang Tian and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid powertrain; electrified powertrain; fuel cell vehicle; distributed drive; sustainable energy management strategy; hybrid energy system; transmission; power split system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Advanced Research on Marine and Deep Oil & Gas Development
edited by Jianbo Zhang, Xiaohui Sun and Wenqiang Lou
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: oil and gas development; marine; deep strata; drilling; multiphase flow; flow assurance; pressure control; production increase; intelligence development; environmental safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Leadership, Environment Innovation, Societal Transitions and Innovation Business Model submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development goals; green energy; green economy; green financial technology; organizational change; green innovation; green creativity; green co-creating value; green business model; employee green confusion; green corporate competitiveness; corporate social responsibility; sustainable leadership
Innovative Approaches in Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Bioremediation
edited by Abimbola Motunrayo Folami, Oluyemi Awolusi and Feroz Mahomed Swalaha
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable wastewater treatment; bioremediation; artificial intelligence; bioengineered organisms; emerging contaminants; nutrient recovery; renewable energy; decentralized treatment systems; environmental public health; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Transdisciplinary Approach in Sustainable Shipping: Transition to a Zero-Emission Maritime Industry submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable maritime practices; maritime decarbonization; green shipyards; ports as energy hubs; zero-emission shipping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)
Sustainable Green Technologies: Current Trends, Applications, and Future Challenges submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; energy efficiency; green smart cities; AI for sustainability; green IoT; circular economy; environmental impact; policy and green technology; economic analysis of green energy
Sustainability and Innovation in Phase Change Materials for Efficient Thermal Energy Storage
edited by , and Khadija Choukairy
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: phase change materials (PCMs); thermal energy storage (TES); latent heat storage; nanocomposites for PCM; hybrid materials; thermal conductivity enhancement; encapsulation techniques; renewable energy integration; energy efficiency; sustainable energy systems
Sustainability and Innovation in Engineering Education and Management submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; building design; technological innovation; green construction; project management; optimization; Industry 4.0; ICT in construction; BIM; soft skills in construction; educational aspects of sustainable construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Empowering Artificial Intelligence to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); big data and machine learning; sustainable practices in AI-driven information systems; intelligent decision-making systems; transparent AI systems; explainable AI; interpretable AI; AI for social equity and inclusion; data communication and visualization
Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Urban Tourism submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable tourism; cultural heritage preservation; over-tourism; circular economy in tourism; heritage regeneration; community-led tourism; responsible tourism; heritage interpretation; tourism sustainability; cultural identity in tourism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Sustainability and Advanced Research on Microbiology
edited by Alexander Machado Cardoso
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture microbiology; bioremediation; climate change adaptation; ecosystem services; environmental microbiology; hydroponics; microbial biotechnology; microbial sustainability; renewable resources; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Circularity Approach to Solving Resource and Climate Problems
edited by Le Quyen Luu, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; life cycle thinking; sustainable production and consumption; 10R; eco-design; resource and material; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Products and Services)
Coastal Ecosystems Under Pressure: Research on Biogeochemistry, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Management
edited by Marija Marguš and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: coastal zones; eutrophication; biodiversity; pollution; nutrient and carbon cycling; hypoxia; in situ monitoring; contaminants; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)
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