Sustainable Development in Industrial and Academic Projects: Bridging Theory and Practice
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 1100
Special Issue Editors
Interests: organization dynamics; sustainable development management; educational projects
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Interests: sustainable development; quality management; industrial system engineering; project management; digital transformation; collaborative platforms
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Interests: sustainability in universities; smart factories; sustainability metrics; industrial sustainability; decision support systems; operation research; integration of immersive technologies into entrepreneurship education; sustainable development initiatives
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Sustainable Development in Industrial and Academic Projects: Bridging Theory and Practice", seeks to address the pressing need for sustainable development within both industrial and academic domains. It aims to explore how sustainable practices are incorporated into project management across various sectors, identifying synergies between industry-led initiatives and academic research. The focus is on practical applications and methodologies that enable the transition to sustainable systems and policies, bridging the gaps between theory and real-world implementations.
This Special Issue will contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into sustainability tools, best practices, and policies that enhance the integration of sustainability in large-scale projects. It will supplement current research on socio-economic sustainability, offering new frameworks and case studies for measuring and monitoring sustainability in industrial and academic environments.
By bringing together a collection of interdisciplinary research, this Special Issue aligns with the journal’s commitment to advancing sustainability through integrated approaches. Topics include sustainability indicators, collaborative platforms, project lifecycle sustainability, and policy implications.
Prof. Dr. Anca Draghici
Prof. Dr. Claudiu Kifor
Dr. Valentin Grecu
Dr. Hanen Khanchel-Lakhoua
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable development
- industrial sustainability
- project management
- academic–industry collaboration
- sustainability metrics
- digital transformation
- sustainability tools
- policy frameworks
- collaborative platforms
- case studies in sustainability
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