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Sustainability in Natural Hazards Mitigation and Landslide Research: 2nd Edition
edited by Ching-Ying Tsou
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: landslides; sustainability; mitigation strategies; environmental impacts; nature-based solutions; community engagement; geoecological evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Sustainable Optimization for Energy and Environmental Systems Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable optimization; energy and environmental management; system engineering; digitalized economy; Industry 4.0 vs. Society 5.0; zero-emission technologies; renewable energy sources and technologies; emerging technologies; public acceptance; policy issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Bridging Informal Divides: Urban Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods in the Global South
edited by , and Sean Sithole
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: food systems; urban food security; circular food economies; sustainability transitions; ecological sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Multicriteria Decision Making for Sustainable Holistic Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: multicriteria decision-making (MCDM); flood risk assessment; environment; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Shaping Green Choices: Consumer Behavior and the Path to Sustainable Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable consumption; green consumer behavior; environmental psychology; behavioral economics; sustainable lifestyles; decision-making; policy and consumer choice
Enhancing Urban Green Spaces and Forests to Cultivate a Sustainable Future
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban green spaces; sustainable development; environmental resilience; urban forestry; nature-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Advancing the Bioeconomy: Sustainable Innovations for a Circular Future submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioeconomy; circular bioeconomy; biomass to novel biomaterials; sustainable innovation; waste to value-added products; biorefining; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioeconomy of Sustainability)
Sediment Transport in River Flows and Fluvial Hydraulics for Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: sediment transport; fluvial hydraulics; aquatic vegetation
A Research on Sustainable Prevention and Management of Geological Disasters in Engineering
edited by , Jimeng Feng and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering geological disasters; sustainable risk assessment; resilient infrastructure; green materials; disaster monitoring and early warning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Innovations in Green Building Materials and Structural Design for Carbon Neutrality
edited by , Qun Xie and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: green building materials; low-carbon cementitious binders; recycled materials and waste utilization; prefabricated and modular structures; carbon footprint analysis; green construction technologies; sustainable infrastructure; life cycle assessment (LCA)
Improving Wind Energy Systems: The Role of Computational and Experimental Capability in Sustainable Development
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational fluid dynamics  ; wind systems  ; experimental testing  ; wind turbine resilience  ; performance assessment  ; data analysis
Biotechnologies for Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Remediation
edited by Ana Isabel Díaz
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; bioremediation; microbial biotechnology; phytoremediation; biosorption; emerging contaminants; resource recovery; sustainable technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Digital Governance and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: digitization; sustainability; governance; innovation; development; green software; green engineering; cloud migration; corporate strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
The Optimization of Food Processing in the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable food processing; process optimization; food technology innovation; green processing technologies; food waste reduction; by-product revalorization; food preservation techniques; sustainable development goals; functional food ingredients; food safety
Green Supply Chain in Sustainable Enterprise Development submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: green supply chain management; sustainable enterprises; artificial intelligence in GSCM; AI-driven optimization; circular economy; low-carbon manufacturing; green logistics; Industry 4.0 in GSCM; environmental performance; sustainable procurement; supply chain optimization; eco-innovation
ESG and the Net Zero Transition: Operations and Innovation for Sustainability submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: ESG; net zero; sustainability; operations; innovation; corporate strategy; sustainable investment
The Role of Biomass Energy in Renewable and Sustainable Energy: Advanced Technologies, Challenges and Prospects
edited by Yingjin Song, Juan Zhao, Zhi Wang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass energy; biomass conversion; thermochemical technology; biochemical technology; biomass biorefining; gaseous/solid biofuel; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Technology and Education for Sustainable Futures: Innovation, Global Citizenship and Ecosystem Transformation
edited by and José Luis Villena-Higueras
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; sustainable development goals; global citizenship; educational innovation; artificial intelligence; circular economy; ecosystem management; STEM education; university social responsibility; public policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Microbial Applications and Ecological Research in Wastewater Treatment
edited by Muhe Diao
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; microbial community; biogeochemical cycling; wetland; lakes; groundwater
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Connectedness to Nature: Consequences for Well-Being and Sustainability submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: nature connectedness; sustainability; well-being; self-concept; self-transcendence; biophilia; place-based conservation; community-based conservation; social and cultural identity; pro-environmental behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Sustainable Development Within Planetary Boundaries: Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy Systems submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular bioeconomy; sustainable development; life cycle assessment (LCA); planetary boundaries; bio-based innovation; resource efficiency; ESG integration; sustainable value chains; environmental policy; regenerative systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioeconomy of Sustainability)
Innovation Management, Organizational Resilience, and Performance: Pathways to a Sustainable Future
edited by and Eglė Staniškienė
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: organizational resilience; employee resilience; organizational adversity; operational adaptability; sustainable organizational development; sustainability-focused operations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Industry 5.0 Smart Sustainable Techniques and Technologies submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: Industry 5.0 cobots; collaborative robot; digital twin; smart maintenance; machine learning; big data; computer vision; human in the loop; intelligent manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Impact of Emerging Contaminants in Freshwater Ecosystem: Ecotoxicity and Sustainable Remediation submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging contaminants; freshwater ecosystem; ecotoxicity; environmental risk assessment; removal technologies; sustainable development; ecosystem services
Advances in Sustainable Water Management: Wastewater Treatment and Water Reclamation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater treatment; circular economy; water reclamation; physical-chemical technology; biological processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Economic Resilience and Development Opportunities Amidst Climate Crisis
edited by Fengyi Lin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate resilience; sustainable innovation; ESG
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Drought and Water Quality Dynamics: From River Basins to Sustainable Management
edited by and Juan Camilo Restrepo
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: drought; water quality; climate change; water management; hydrological dynamics; soil degradation; agricultural runoff; water pollution; nutrient cycling; water-ecosystem; water scarcity; ecosystem resilience; water-security; crop stress; agricultural water management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development: Research and Practices—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; nature conservation; sustainable development; research; practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Low-Carbon Future: Innovations in Digital Supply Chain Optimization and Circular Economy
edited by Cuihua Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain optimization; low-carbon; circular economy; digital technology; green emissions reduction; green transformation; green logistics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Toward Net-Zero Emissions: Interlinking Renewable Energy Policies, Carbon Markets, and Green Supply Chains
edited by and Lingli Qi
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: net-zero emissions; renewable energy policy; carbon markets; emissions trading schemes; green supply chains; decarbonization; climate policy; sustainable development; energy transition; environmental economics
Sustainable Biofuels: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by Abdenour Achour
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable biofuels; biomass-to-liquid (BtL); catalytic hydrotreatment; hydrothermal liquefaction; bio-oil upgrading; green hydrogen integration; co-processing; circular carbon economy; techno-economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Chemical Engineering and Technology)
AI-Powered Commerce: Enhancing Sustainability Through Smart Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); big data analytics; electronic commerce; green supply chain management; ESG (environmental; social; and governance); emerging technologies for sustainable development; smart logistics; sustainable business models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Biochar as a Sustainable Solution for Water and Soil Pollution: Removal of Organic and Inorganic Contaminants
edited by , Stuart Cairns and
submission deadline 1 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; water pollution; soil pollution; organic contaminants; inorganic contaminants; heavy metals; micro(nano)plastics; pesticides; pharmaceuticals; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; aquatic species; plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
Consumer Behavior and Sustainable Consumption: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by
submission deadline 3 Aug 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 33809 | Submission Open
Keywords: responsible consumption; consumption and sustainable development; consumption as a determinant of production; environmental consequences of the consumer society; consumer behavior in a digital environment; brand and production consumption; fair trade ethical marketing and management; consumer as a citizen; formation of consumers’ attitudes toward a social brand; consumer perception of CSR/CSV/ESG activity; sustainable food consumption; consumer behavior regarding ethical management and products; other topics and related issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Mobility and Built Environment in Shaping Sustainable Cities
edited by , Karolina Tulkowska-Słyk and Ewelina Gawell
submission deadline 3 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy-efficient cities; smart urban design; sustainable urban planning; clean energy mobility; innovative mobility; universal design; inclusive mobility; inclusive urban spaces; smart mobility; integrated mobility; autonomous transport system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Quality and Sustainability: The Way to Improvement submission deadline 8 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality; sustainability; integration; value creation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Healthy Indoor Environments: Air Quality in Sustainable Public and Healthcare Buildings
edited by
submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: indoor air quality (IAQ); microbiological risk and bioaerosols; sustainable design; building management; environmental comfort; indoor air pollutants; HVAC systems and filtration; building certification (LEED; WELL; BREEAM); healthy buildings; QMRA methods and microbial surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Sustainable Coexistence: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Community-Based Conservation and Human–Wildlife Encounters
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable coexistence; community-based conservation; human– wildlife interaction; environmental governance; behavioral policy; political ecology; urban biodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Development and Application of Biochar: 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; sustainable; emerging technologies; agriculture applications; energy vector; wastewater treatment; gas cleaning; soil decontamination; composite materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Smart 3D Printing for a Circular Economy and Sustainable Manufacturing submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; circular economy; sustainable manufacturing; biodegradable materials; process optimization; resource-efficient design; design for sustainability; waste minimization; re-manufacturing and reuse; lifecycle assessment; recyclable polymers; bio-based materials; energy-efficient production; digital manufacturing; smart materials; renewable feedstocks; low-carbon manufacturing; closed-loop systems; sustainable industrial innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Products and Services)
Environmental Sustainability: Hydrology, Soil, and Vegetal Resilience Under Climate Change submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrological behavior; soil resilience; environmental resilience; temparate and dry environments; plants resilience  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Air, Climate Change and Sustainability)
Safety and Sustainability in Modern Transportation Systems
edited by Pierluigi Cordellieri
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: road safety; human factors; risk perception; sustainable mobility; driving simulation; driver behavior; human– machine interactions; advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS); behavioral change; transportation psychology
Internet of Things (IoT) Applications for Sustainable Farming and Smart Cities
edited by
submission deadline 24 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: Internet of Things; precision agriculture; smart cities; edge AI; digital twin; sustainable supply chain; low-power sensor network; environmental monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Paving the Way for Sustainability Through the Use of Cork-Based Materials: CSA 2025 submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: cork; composites; sustainable materials; carbon footprint; eco-friendly; forest
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Design, Evaluation and Optimization of Eco-Friendly Construction Materials
edited by , , Hanqi Liu and Anqi Chen
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14279 | Submission Open
Keywords: material characteristics; environmental impact assessments; urban infrastructure optimization; eco-friendly material assessments; advanced pavement construction materials; material visual optimization; sustainable culture development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Advances in Composite Structures: Material Innovations and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
edited by Hamid Daghigh
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1884 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable composites; eco-friendly manufacturing; material lifecycle assessment; renewable materials; energy absorption efficiency; recycling of composites; hybrid materials; environmental impact reduction; innovative composite design; circular economy in material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Green Transportation and Collaborative Logistics Management Driven by Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Muqing Du
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open
Keywords: green transportation; logistics network design; resource sharing; operations management; recycling logistics; vehicle routing problem; artificial intelligence; intelligent algorithm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Advances in Management of Hydrology, Water Resources and Ecosystem
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open
Keywords: water resources management; hydrological modelling; ecological conservation; ecosystem restoration; water quality; sediment– flow regulation; water security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Sustainable Mobility Planning Under the Power of Emotion: Affective Influences on Pro-Environmental Behaviors submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: pro-environmental behavior (PEB); sustainable transportation; climate change and emotions; readiness to change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Sustainable Work and Organizational Practices submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: work and organizational psychology; entrepreneurship; innovation; sustainable work practices; psychological well-being; skills; identity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
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