Sustainability

Sustainable Transportation and Logistics Optimization

edited by

Jie Ma

,

Jingxu Chen

and

Xinlian Yu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15535 | Submission Open

Keywords: shared mobility; public transportation; sustainable logistics; electrification transportation and logistics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)

Sustainable Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Enhancing Sustainable Smart Education

edited by

Silvia Parusheva

,

Simona Sternad Zabukovsek

and

Samo Bobek

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: e-learning; artificial intelligence; augmented reality; intelligent tutoring systems

Sustainable Innovation: Integrating Green Computing, Renewable Energy and Smart Power Systems

edited by

Grazia Lo Sciuto

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy sources; energy harvesting systems; hydrogen potential; smart grid; AI; green technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

The Role of Hydraulic Engineering in Sustainable Water Resource Management for Agriculture

edited by

Cosimo Peruzzi

and

Fabiola Gangi

submission deadline 11 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural engineering; irrigation; sustainable water management; hydraulic modelling; hydraulic structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Green Logistics: Transforming the Supply Chain for a Low-Carbon Future

edited by

Lei Xu

, Xiaojun Yang and Peng Du

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: decarbonizing transport; supply chain management; circular logistics systems; sustainable aviation fuels

Sustainable Agri-Tourism: Innovations, Advances and Practices

edited by

Albert Barreda

and Yoshimasa (Nancy) Kageyama

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable tourism development; agritourism and rural innovation; digital and regenerative practices; circular economy in hospitality; climate resilience and community inclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Operationalizing Sustainability with Digital Tools: Measurement, Policy and Performance

edited by Nohade Nasrallah,

Christian Haddad

and Rima Assaf

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: strategic management; hybrid business models; eco-innovation; natural resource-based view; dynamic capabilities; digital transformation; circular economy; risk management; cost of capital

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

From Environmental Risks to Public Health Resilience: Policy Innovations for Sustainability

edited by Constantina Skanavis

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental health; public health; resilience; sustainability; climate change; policy innovation; One Health; planetary health; governance; health promotion; policy implementation; global health

Energy Efficiency and Circular Economy in Sustainable Net-Zero Retrofitting of Buildings

edited by

Ljubomir Jankovic

and Juan Ferriz-Papi

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: net-zero retrofit; circular economy; modelling and simulation; AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

The Impacts of Marketing, Decision-Making and Consumer Choices on the Sustainability of Foods and Services

edited by

Hyo Sun Jung

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: marketing strategies; decision-making process; consumer choices; consumer psychology; sustainable consumption; sustainable food; sustainable services; responsible consumption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Application of Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry

edited by

Katarzyna Gabryś

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; construction industry; circular economy; life-cycle assessment; recycled materials; low-carbon construction; green building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Strategic Management, Innovation Dynamics and Economic Sustainability

edited by

Anca Elena Afloarei Nucu

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: economic sustainability; strategic management; innovation dynamics; corporate governance; entrepreneurship; sustainable business models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Battery Aging and Circular Economy Strategies: Extending Lifespan and Reducing Environmental Impact

edited by

Ali Sari

and

Mohammed Kharrich

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: battery aging; circular economy; battery lifecycle assessment; second-life batteries; battery recycling; energy storage sustainability; degradation modeling; battery management systems (BMS); environmental impact; sustainable energy systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Preserving and Utilizing Tourism Resources for Sustainable Futures: Heritage, Community, and Innovation

edited by

Won-seok Lee

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; tourism resources; heritage conservation; sustainable tourism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)

Advanced Developments in Digital and Sustainable Innovation of Design and Construction Management

edited by

Olugbenga Timo Oladinrin

,

Joao Alencastro

and Lekan Ojo

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital innovation; modern methods of construction; sustainable construction; digital integration; building information modeling (BIM); automation in construction; digital twins; artificial intelligence (AI); circular economy; lifecycle assessment (LCA); construction management; project delivery innovation; resilient built environment; sustainable design practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Innovative Strategies for Marine Conservation, Safety, and Sustainability

edited by

Woo-Dong Lee

, Taeyoon Kim and

Myounghoon Kim

submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine conservation; coastal and ocean sustainability; marine disaster response and recovery; maritime safety management; resilient coastal systems; marine ecological restoration; sustainable marine operations; marine risk assessment and preparedness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Oceans)

AI Adoption in Industry 4.0 and Smart Factories as a Sustainability Enabler

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submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; Industry 4.0; smart factory; sustainability; green innovation; use cases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Green Building, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Sustainable Management

edited by

Liyaning (Maggie) Tang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: building information modelling (BIM); built environment; advanced materials; smart buildings; sustainable management; energy-efficient technologies; low carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Towards Zero-Carbon Built Environments: Sustainable Energy Integration at Building and District Scales

edited by

Manuela Almeida

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: zero-carbon built environment; energy efficiency; renewable integration; district energy systems; smart energy management; sustainable renovation; digitalisation; decarbonisation pathways; policy and governance; sustainable urban development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Sustainable Safety Science and Engineering for Chemical Industry

edited by

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submission deadline 24 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical industry; process safety; online risk assessment; online risk reduction; cyber– physical safety– security risk; sustainable safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Alternative Fuels for a Net-Zero Economy: Technological Assessments and Scenario Analysis

edited by

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submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofuels and biorefineries; thermochemical processes; waste-to-chemical; circular carbon economy; alternative fuels; transport decarbonization; spatial decision support systems; infrastructure deployment; scenario analysis; sector coupling

Advances in Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Viability: The Role of Technology

edited by

Giulia Chiaraluce

and

Deborah Bentivoglio

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable agriculture; economic sustainability; digital agriculture; precision and smart farming; agri-food supply chain resilience; blockchain for agri-food; innovation and competitiveness; agricultural and food policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Climate Change, Energy Policy, and Industry 5.0

edited by Artie W. Ng and

Benny C. F. Cheung

submission deadline 28 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; climate policy; industry 5.0; sustainable and renewable energy management; AI; IoT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Automation in Construction: Advancing Sustainable Building Practices

edited by

Opeoluwa Akinradewo

,

Clinton Aigbavboa

and

Tawakalitu Bisola Odubiyi

submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: automation in construction; sustainable building practices; robotics; 3D printing; digital twins; BIM; artificial intelligence; circular economy; automated fabrication technologies; sustainable construction management; advanced construction technologies; smart and green buildings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)

Land Degradation, Soil Conservation and Reclamation

edited by

Alexandre Marco Da Silva

and

Jakub Kostecki

submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecosystems restoration; food security; land degradation; soil conservation; soil health; sustainable land management; urban soils

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)

Sustainable Agricultural Systems: Energy, Waste, and Soil

edited by

Taras Hutsol

and Oksana Vasylenko

submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: European Green Deal; organic waste; bioenergy; optimising soil; sustainable agricultural; AL in agricultural

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)

Inclusive and Sustainable Marketing and Business Performance

edited by

João Manuel da Silva Carvalho

and Sílvia Faria

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 8065 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive and sustainable marketing; sustainable business performance; artificial intelligence and marketing sustainability; sustainable products and business performance; distribution impact on business sustainability; new inclusive and sustainable distribution approaches; inclusive communication and business performance; inclusive and sustainable digital marketing transformation; new inclusive and sustainable pricing strategies; new inclusive and sustainable marketing competencies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Wastewater Treatment Technologies

edited by

Charles Humphrey

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: centralized sewer; forever chemicals; heavy metals; nutrients; septic systems; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Advances in the Grey Water Footprint

edited by

Libor Ansorge

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: water footprint assessment; grey water footprint; water pollution; sustainability assessment; water pollution level

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)

Educational Technology for Advancing Sustainability: Addressing Socio-Environmental Challenges and Controversial Issues

edited by

Emilio José Delgado-Algarra

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational technology; socio-environmental problems; controversial issues; citizenship education; digital simulations; immersive learning; virtual reality; augmented reality; artificial intelligence; community participation; civic rights; inclusive education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)

Regional Economics, Policies and Sustainable Development

edited by

Andrzej Cieslik

and Tomasz Misiak

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 28844 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation; regional development; regional policy; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Sustainability in Sensory and Consumer Science

edited by

Julia Low

,

Matthew McSweeney

, Charles Diako and Penny Brotja nee Oliver

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6177 | 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)

Impact of AI on Business Sustainability and Efficiency

edited by

Minja Bolesnikov

,

Jelena Culibrk

, Maja Petrovic, Andrea Ivanisevic and Mario Silić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4359 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); business sustainability; operational efficiency; resource optimization; ethical implications; corporate governance; stakeholder engagement; circular economy; responsible innovation; resilience building

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Recent Advances in Environmental Geotechnics and Transportation Geotechnics for Sustainable Engineering Solutions

edited by

Sanjay Nimbalkar

and

Ivan Sakhno

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3174 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental geotechnics; rock and soil mechanics; geotechnical engineering; tunnels; roadway; underground structures; underground construction; numerical analysis; monitoring techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)

Advances in Renewable Energy Technologies for Energy Transition

edited by Electo Eduardo Silva Lora,

Osvaldo José Venturini

,

Luis E. Arteaga-Pérez

and Flávio Dias Mayer

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1067 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy; distributed generation; energy storage; electricity generation; prospective scenarios; energy transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Trends and Innovations: Sustainability, Materials, Technologies

edited by

Jozef Švajlenka

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: building energy efficiency; environmental impact; ecological building materials; efficiency; life cycle buildings; innovative methods of construction; sustainable building materials; wood; wood construction; environment

Energy Economics, Energy Transition and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

Alina Cristina Nuţă

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 689 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy economics; sustainable energy; energy transition; decarbonization; economic and energy efficiency; environmental justice; sustainable development; climate-resilient development; sustainable/green finance; biodiversity; natural resources; social equity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Green Innovation: Scaling Sustainable Environmental Management Solutions

edited by

Damjan Maletic

,

Nataša Petrović

and

Biljana Stošić

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open

Keywords: green innovation; sustainable environmental management (SEM); environmental management systems (EMS); sustainable development goals (SDGs); circular economy (CE); life cycle assessment (LCA); sustainability metrics and KPIs; net-zero transition; climate adaptation and resilience; industrial symbiosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Urban Agriculture as a Nature-Based Solution: Climate Mitigation, Inclusivity, and City-Region Food Systems That Are Financially Sustainable

edited by

Lia van Wesenbeeck

,

Vassilios Litskas

and

George Zaimes

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open

Keywords: urban agriculture; nature-based solutions; climate change mitigation and adaptation; inclusive food systems; circular economy; financial sustainability; living labs; city-region governance; short supply chains; impact measures; equity

Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Supply Chains in the Digital Era: Exploring Pathways, Paradoxes, Transformations, and Governance

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: Industry 4.0; sustainable supply chains; digital transformation; blockchain and IoT; artificial intelligence in operations; circular economy; supply chain resilience; big data analytics; FinTech and green finance; smart logistics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)

Quality Management in Manufacturing, Industrial, and Systems Engineering for Green Sustainability—2nd Edition

edited by

Nita Yodo

and

Arup Dey

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality management; sustainability; industrial engineering; manufacturing processes; system integrations; Industry 4.0/5.0; supply chains; lean manufacturing; six sigma; operations research; data analysis; advanced manufacturing; standards and policies

Sustainable Management of Blue Carbon Ecosystems

edited by

Yuan Li

, Shuguo Lv, Siyuan Ye and Frida Sidik

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: blue carbon; coastal ecosystems; carbon sequestration; climate change mitigation; ecosystem restoration; sustainable management; tidal flats; macroalgae; seagrasses; salt marshes; mangroves; carbon finance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)

Marketing in the Platform Economy—Performance, Value Creation, and Sustainability

edited by

Nnamdi O. Madichie

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital platforms; digital marketplaces; platform governance; responsible use of consumer data; algorithmic transparency; platform marketing strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)

Digital Twins and Cyber–Physical Systems for a Sustainable Energy Transition

edited by

Muhammad Talib Faiz

,

Zahoor Ahmed

and Muhammad Mansoor Khan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: cyber– physical systems; digital twins; sustainable energy transition; distributed microgrids; modeling and simulation of distributed energy systems (DERs); power electronics converter control; robust and resilient control of distributed systems; cybersecurity; network attacks; resilience

Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Sustainable Future

edited by

Ileana Nicoleta Popescu

and

Badriyah Alhalaili

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable environment; novel materials; nanomaterials; composites; eco-friendly materials; ecological processes; nanotechnology; green technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)

Sustainable Digital Transformation in Transport Systems

edited by

Yimiao Gu

and

Hui Shan Loh

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable digital transformation; alternative fuel; electrification; analytics and digital twin; climate adaptation; data analytics; ESG reporting; green transport corridors; Mobility-as-a-Service; circular economy; intelligent transport systems (ITS)

Advanced Control for Sustainable Renewable Energy and Power Systems

edited by

Jiuwu Hui

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy integration; advanced control systems; power system stability; sustainable grid management; energy storage optimization; digital twins; AI and machine learning in energy; resilient infrastructure; socio-economic sustainability; cyber– physical security

Toward Sustainable Energy Systems and Markets: Forecasting, Optimization, and Economic Decision-Making

edited by

Takuji Matsumoto

, Hikaru Hoshino and

Toru Hattori

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy forecasting; electricity market design; sustainable energy systems; risk management; optimization and control; economic decision-making; data-driven methods; techno-economic analysis; energy policy and regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)

Advances in Sustainable Design for Advanced Manufacturing

edited by Wei Liu,

Xin Liu

and

Emelia Delaney

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable design approaches; advanced manufacturing technologies; AI; energy efficiency; carbon reduction

Deep Integration of Sustainable Disaster Management and Community Resilience

edited by

Juan Fung

and Susu Xu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; disaster management; community resilience; machine learning; natural language processing; disaster risk reduction; emergency response; social science; technical advancements; interdisciplinary research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)

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