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Crafting the Future: Employability, Digital Work, and the Soft Skills Revolution submission deadline 23 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6495 | Submission Open
Keywords: employability; soft skills; sustainable careers; job crafting; work transition; lifelong learning; inclusion; human resource practices; life design; organizational psychology
Sustainability in Different Areas: Advances and Challenges in Circular Bioeconomy Research
edited by and Julio César Guerreiro
submission deadline 23 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular bioeconomy; biomass; biological waste valorization; circular business models; bio-based industries; bioinputs; biorefineries; bioenergy; biofuels; energy transition; environmental footprint analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bioeconomy of Sustainability)
Smart Grid and Sustainable Energy Systems submission deadline 24 Feb 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 8439 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; sustainable energy systems; renewable energy integration; distributed energy resources; energy storage systems; grid resilience; energy efficiency; power system optimization; decarbonization; sustainability assessment
AI for Sustainable and Creative Learning in Education
edited by , Connie Svabo and
submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 15 articles | Viewed by 16959 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI; sustainability; creativity; human-AI interaction; AI literacy; education; teaching; learning; pedagogical design; professional development; ecology of mind; distributed ontologies; embodied cognition; cognitive evolution; learning ecologies; learning environments; educational technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Building a Healthy Marine Environment: A Conservation Biology Perspective
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9721 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine conservation; ecosystem resilience; sustainable fisheries; marine biodiversity; climate change impacts; coastal restoration; marine ecosystem services; ocean sustainability; marine protected areas; conservation biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Advances in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy integration; power electronics for renewable energy; energy storage systems; artificial intelligence in energy systems; energy management and optimization; grid stability and resilience; electric vehicles and vehicle-to-grid (V2G); hydrogen and power-to-X technologies; techno-economic and environmental assessment; net-zero power systems; smart grids; microgrids and virtual power plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Bioactives and Sustainable Extraction Technologies: From Agri-Food Waste to High Added-Value Products
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open
Keywords: green technologies; sustainable solvents; bioactive compounds; LCA; biomaterials; phytochemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Research on Sustainable Thermal Energy Storage Systems
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submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 702 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal energy storage; sustainable energy systems; phase change materials; thermochemical storage; energy system integration; renewable energy; life-cycle assessment; energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Adapting to New Challenges in Waste Management: Bioremediation, Biotechnology and Environmental Sustainability submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3291 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste management; circular bioeconomy; waste-to-value; life cycle assessment; resource recovery; conversion; sustainability indicators; biorefinery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
AI-Driven Innovations for a Sustainable Future in Education submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 969 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; sustainable education; AI-driven pedagogical innovation; adaptive learning systems; intelligent tutoring systems; lifelong learning ecosystems; equity-centered AI; ethical AI in education; accessibility technologies; AI for sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Optical Networks and Smart Grid Technologies for Sustainable Infrastructure submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical networks; smart grids; sustainable infrastructure; fiber-optic communications; energy-efficient communication systems; smart cities; grid monitoring and control; resilient communication networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Advancements in Nanomaterials for the Adsorption and Treatment of Wastewater Pollutants
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submission deadline 26 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; wastewater treatment; photocatalysis; nanomaterials; hydrogen storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
From Agricultural Pollution to Ecosystem Restoration: Pathways Toward Sustainability
edited by Vassiliki Papaevangelou
submission deadline 27 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 826 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural pollution; soil contamination; water quality; sediments; agroecosystems; remediation; bioremediation; phytoremediation; nature-based solutions; sustainability assessment; environmental management; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
Urban Environmental, Spatial and Land Use Assessment by Remote Sensing and GIS
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submission deadline 27 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; geographic information system (GIS); urban land use assessment; spatial analysis; sustainable urban development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Green Microbiology: Advancing Sustainability Through Microbial Innovations—2nd Edition
edited by , and Adenike A. Akinsemolu
submission deadline 27 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: green microbiology; microbes; sustainability; bioremediation; biofertilizers; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Achieving Sustainability in Destination Marketing and Tourism Management
edited by , Cosmin Alin Popescu and Elena Peţ
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 23 articles | Viewed by 81469 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; tourism management and marketing; smart development strategies; sustainable forms of tourism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
A New Paradigm in Teacher Education: Sustainability in Teacher Training
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 22 articles | Viewed by 33799 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher training; teacher training programs; technology-supported teacher training programs; new orientations and approaches in teacher training; teacher candidates; sustainability practices; sustainability and teachers; sustainable development goals and teacher training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Sustainable Energy Economics: The Path to a Renewable Future
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 29131 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; sources; climate change; sustainability; energy; transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Achieving Carbon Neutrality: Recent Progress of Sustainable Energy Economics, Energy Policy and Energy Transition, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 18 articles | Viewed by 25829 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; energy economics; carbon neutrality; energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Blockchain for Sustainable Business Management: Innovations and Applications
edited by , Ahmet Ozkul and Kamal P. Upadhyaya
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 22288 | Submission Open
Keywords: blockchain; sustainability; sustainable development; environmental, social and governance; ESG, cryptocurrency, sustainable development goals; SDG; circular economy; green blockchain; sustainable business management; supply chain sustainability; smart contracts; green energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Carbon Footprints: Consumption and Environmental Sustainability
edited by , and Pingping Wang
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 18807 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon footprint; sustainable consumption; carbon emissions; climate action; global climate governance; low-carbon economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
The Role of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Low-Carbon Energy Transition and Achieving Carbon Neutrality: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
edited by , and Chin Hao Chong
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 18578 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon peaking; carbon neutrality; CO2 emissions; energy; management science; sustainable energy systems; low-carbon; economy development; energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Advances in Industrial Engineering and Management Towards Sustainable Development Goals
edited by Yanjie Zhou
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16632 | Submission Open
Keywords: industry engineering; sustainable manufacturing; circular economy; supply chain management; sustainable decision-making
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Sustainable Operations: Innovations in Management for a Greener Future
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13299 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable innovation; green supply chain; environmental policy; climate change; ESG; renewable energy in operations; sustainable operation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Exploratory Railway Track Structure, Railway Operation and Transport in Sustainable Development of Railway Systems
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12594 | Submission Open
Keywords: railway infrastructure; railway tracks; railway operation; rail transportation; timetabling; rail transport management; sustainable railway system; modelling and simulation; rail passengers mobility; transport services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Low-Carbon and Eco-Friendly Construction Materials: Solutions for Sustainable Building and Resource Efficiency submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12583 | Submission Open
Keywords: low carbon concrete; geopolymers; earth materials; durability; end-of-life; bio-based materials; fire resistance; water resistance; accelerated ageing; LCA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the Transformation of the World Economy
edited by and Vincent Rolandas Giedraitis
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10342 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development goals (SDGs); economic transformation; sustainability modeling; quantitative methods in sustainability; circular economy; green finance and investment; data-driven decision making (DDDM) for sustainability; sustainability metrics and indicators; policy modeling for sustainable development; impact assessment of SDG implementation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Transportation Planning: Gender, Mobility and Care
edited by Inés Sánchez de Madariaga
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9883 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable transportation; public transport and regional planning integration; shared mobility; women in transport; Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS); mobility of care; multi-modal networks; equity in mobility; smart city planning; transport policy innovation; user behavior analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Remote Sensing for Sustainable Environmental Ecology
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9845 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; environmental sustainability; climate change monitoring; ecosystem resilience; biodiversity conservation; UAV and LiDAR applications; AI and geospatial analytics; land-use change detection; natural resource management; ecological monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
The Application of Machine Learning and AI Technology Towards the Sustainable Development Goals
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7043 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainability; machine learning (ML) for sustainable development; smart cities and AI technologies; AI for environmental conservation; AI-driven renewable energy management; Predictive analytics for SDGs; AI for climate change mitigation; AI in circular economy; AI for green transportation; AI in waste and water management
Application of AI in Online Learning and Sustainable Education
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6684 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); online learning; sustainable education; personalized learning; intelligent tutoring systems; adaptive learning; gamification; e-learning MOOCs (massive open online courses); ethical considerations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Sustainable Flood Risk Management: Challenges and Resilience
edited by Angela Connelly, Paul O'Hare and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6104 | Submission Open
Keywords: community resilience; integrated flood risk management; climate adaptation; natural flood management measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
The Role of Wastewater Treatment in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6021 | Submission Open
Keywords: clean water; sustainable water management; water ecosystems; clean energy technology; untreated wastewater; water quality; resource use efficiency; climate resilience; waste management; recycled water; SDG monitoring; SDG indicators; ecological footprint
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Digitalization and Its Application of Sustainable Development: 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6006 | Submission Open
Keywords: digitalization; sustainability; digital transformation
Education for a Sustainable Future: A Global Development Necessity
edited by , , and Mª Ángeles Alcaide González
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5910 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable education; circular economy in learning; pedagogical innovations; Sustainable Development Goals integration into education; policy and practice in sustainability; teacher training and sustainability; e-learning for global goals; environmental education; higher education and Sustainable Development Goals; intergenerational learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Sustainable Materials Selection in Civil Engineering Projects
edited by , and Gurminder Singh
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5756 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; green building materials; life cycle assessment (LCA); circular economy in construction; low-carbon materials; recycled construction materials; bio-based building materials; multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM); eco-friendly infrastructure; material durability and sustainability
Intelligent Transportation Systems and Sustainable Urban Traffic Management and Transportation Planning
edited by Giulio Erberto Cantarella and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5441 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable urban systems; ITS; traffic management; transportation planning; traffic and transportation theory; machine learning; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
The Future of Sustainable Architecture: Engineering and Green Building Materials
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5179 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable engineering and architecture; zero waste; circular economy; biophilic design; heritage buildings; construction materials (cement, concrete, mortar, and composites); recycling; alternative raw materials; bio-waste: advanced green materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Designing Resilient Cities: Landscape-Based Architecture and Green Space Strategies for Urban Sustainability submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5066 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban climate resilience; landscape architecture; green–blue infrastructure; nature-based solutions; sustainable urban development; spatial justice; urban adaptation; emerging cities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Low-Carbon Future: Innovations in Digital Supply Chain Optimization and Circular Economy
edited by Cuihua Zhang and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5049 | 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)
Sustainable Water Management: Advanced Treatment and Nature-Based Solutions submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4737 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced water treatment; nature-based solutions; resource recovery systems; pollution control technologies; microalgae biotechnology; biorefineries; circular economy; sustainable water management; constructed wetlands; green infrastructure; phytoremediation; advanced biological treatment; ecosystem services; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Designing for Urban Green Infrastructure: Mitigating Heat Islands and Enhancing Well-Being
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4730 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban heat islands (UHIs); heat mitigation and adaptation strategies; resilience to extreme temperatures; urban greenery; green infrastructure; urban blue space; urban design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Co-Creating Meaningful Futures: Cultural Heritage, Community Agency and Sustainable Tourism
edited by Marco Scholtz
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4471 | Submission Open
Keywords: intangible cultural heritage; tangible cultural heritage; sustainable tourism; co-creation; community-based heritage tourism; cultural sustainability; meaningful tourism experiences; ICH safeguarding; participatory governance; ethical tourism; responsible use of technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Sustainable Building Decarbonization
edited by Szymon Firląg and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4381 | Submission Open
Keywords: whole-life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions; zero-emission building; cost-optimal level; indoor environmental quality; deep renovation; adaptation to climate change; energy poverty; building renovation passport
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Sustainable Water Management: Pollution Control and Environmental Sustainability submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3797 | Submission Open
Keywords: water resource management; water quality; pollution sources; anthropogenic activities; emerging pollutants; microplastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Human-Centric Buildings and Communities: Prioritising Comfort, Health, Well-being and Energy Efficiency
edited by , and Marco Picco
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3718 | Submission Open
Keywords: human-centric buildings; thermal comfort; building energy efficiency; climate change adaptation; overheating; productivity and well-being in buildings; climate-resilient buildings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Corporate Social Performance: Pathways to Sustainable Growth
edited by Yaffa Moskovich, and Yuval Achouch
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3617 | Submission Open
Keywords: corporate organization; corporate community; corporate industry; kibbutz community; cooperatives; alternative organizations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Smart Agricultural Technologies, Digitalization and Sustainable Development Goals
edited by , Nasir Abbas Khan, and Khondokar Humayun Kabir
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3614 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital agriculture; climate change adaptation; sustainable food systems; artificial intelligence in agri-food; knowledge and policy for resilience; AI in agricultural extension and advisory services; law and policy for climate-smart agriculture; farm-data; farmers’ data privacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
The Role of Green Technology in Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management
edited by , and Mirona Popescu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3571 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital environment; circular economy; environmental engineering; green technology; ai and conversational agents (chatbots); digital transformation; organizational innovation; sustainable consumption; market transformations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Critical Thinking and Practices in Climate Change and Environmental Policy
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3544 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate policy; climate social science; environmental policy; climate change and biodiversity; climate ethics; climate law; climate governance; fossil fuels; livestock farming; Paris Agreement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Ecology and Sustainability)
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