Systems Thinking, Information Systems and Emerging Technologies for Inclusive Sustainable Urban Mobility
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Urban and Rural Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: intelligent and sustainable socio-technical systems; management information systems; decision support systems; intelligent transportation systems; energy and sustainability strategies; systems engineering; digital transformation
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Interests: strategic management; digital transformation; sustainable development; sustainable finance
Interests: consumer behavior; sustainable development; responsible strategies; innovative partnerships; UN sustainable development goal; emerging technologies; circular economy; consumption patterns
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban mobility and inclusiveness are undergoing rapid transformations driven by digital transformation, technological innovation, demographic changes, and the global push for more sustainable and inclusive cities. As populations become increasingly diverse, new sustainable mobility solutions must address the needs of not only the general public but also of individuals facing health issues and accessibility challenges. Systems Thinking (ST) and Intelligent Information Systems (IS and IT) offer powerful methodological frameworks for analysing the complex interactions between infrastructure, human behaviour, policy interventions, and emerging technologies. This Special Issue invites contributions that explore how System Dynamics models, information systems, and data-driven tools coupled with emerging technologies can support the design, evaluation, and optimisation of mobility systems and the successful management of sustainable regional planning to enhance health and inclusion. Topics of interest include smart and accessible transport networks, human–technology interaction in mobility services and health, consumer behavioural responses to mobility innovations, urban planning strategies, and the integration of assistive or intelligent technologies into public and shared mobility. By collating interdisciplinary research combining emerging technologies, consumer behaviour, and strategic urban planning, this Special Issue aims to advance understanding of how information systems and technology can drive more equitable, efficient, and resilient mobility solutions for diverse populations. Submissions combining Systems Thinking approaches with robotics, AI, IoT, or accessibility-focused technologies for smart cities are particularly welcome.
Prof. Dr. George N. Papageorgiou
Dr. Kyriakos Christofi
Dr. Pantelitsa Eteokleous
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- information systems
- systems thinking
- sustainable urban mobility
- assistive robotics
- accessibility
- visually impaired users
- human–technology interaction
- consumer behaviour
- smart mobility solutions
- quality of life
- inclusive transport systems
- smart cities
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