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Power Systems Optimization and Sustainable Energy
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open
Keywords: distributed energy resources; power system operation; reliability; integration; optimization; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Addressing Sustainability with Material Science and Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: material science and engineering; green; sustainability; valorization; pollution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Emerging Sustainable Technologies for Environmental Remediation and Management
edited by and Maria Alejandra Ayude
submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: clean technologies; process intensification; solid wastes; wastewater treatments; advanced oxidation processes; environmental remediation; lignocellulosic residues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pollution Prevention, Mitigation and Sustainability)
Sustainable Air Transport Management and Sustainable Mobility
edited by
submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5369 | Submission Open
Keywords: air transport sustainable development; sustainable aviation; smart technology; green technologies; fuel efficiency; eco-friendly airports; eco-friendly operations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Sustainable Water Pollution Control: Bioremediation and Biological Solutions
edited by Myung Hwangbo and
submission deadline 27 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: water pollution; bioremediation; biodegradation; biological processes; water quality; phytoremediation; algae-based treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Demographic Change and Sustainable Development
edited by , Anna Oleńczuk-Paszel, Monika Śpiewak-Szyjka and Małgorzata Blaszke
submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11298 | Submission Open
Keywords: demographic changes; fertility; migration processes; population ageing; demographic change and socio-economic development; demography and the property market; sustainable cities; sustainable communities; quality of education in the context of demographic change; senior citizenship policy; sustainable development; demographic change and achieving the sustainable development goals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Towards Sustainability: Advances in Renewable Energy Policy and Environmental Economics
edited by Chih-Chun Kung and
submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8917 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; environmental assessment; lifecycle assessment; renewable energy; green finance market; ocean management; pollution control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Pathway to an Environmental Economy: The Role of Sustainable Natural Resources
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 8360 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental economy; sustainable natural resources; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Earthquake Engineering and Sustainable Structures submission deadline 29 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3918 | Submission Open
Keywords: earthquake engineering; sustainable structures; soil– structure interaction; soil– foundation interaction; structural resilience; structural materials; seismic retrofitting; seismic performance evaluation; low-carbon construction; life-cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Advancing Towards Smart and Sustainable Supply Chain Management
edited by and
submission deadline 29 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3153 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart technologies; digitalization; supply chain ESG; sustainable supply chain management; sustainable performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Leisure for Sustainable Future: Exploring Sustainable Environmental Leisure Activities
edited by , María Jesús Monteagudo and Cristina Medrano Pascual
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16466 | Submission Open
Keywords: leisure; sustainability; society; culture; economy; communities; governance; tourism; intergenerational
(This special issue belongs to the Section Tourism, Culture, and Heritage)
Digital Transformation in Sustainable Supply Chain and Service Operations
edited by , Qiang Cai and Erjiang E
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 12573 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; digitalization; sustainable supply chain; AI/big data-driven; IoT applications; supply chain management; supply chain optimization; environmental sustainability; socio-economic impacts; service; operations management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Towards Sustainable Futures: Innovations in Education submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11936 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable education; educational innovation; blended learning; open educational resources (OERs); AI in education; personalized learning; competency-based education (CBE); educational equity; community engagement in education; global citizenship education; transformative learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Digital Transformation for Resilient and Sustainable Businesses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 10807 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; business resilience; sustainable development; Industry 4.0; innovation; data-driven decision making; big data analytics; artificial intelligence; smart business models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Digital Transformation and Economic Development: Strategies for Sustainable Industrial Competitiveness submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9918 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; artificial intelligence; economic development; industries; sustainability; competitiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Development and Application in Autonomous Driving System for Better Mobility
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9757 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; Industry 4.0; human– machine interaction; industrial engineering; user behavior; innovation; management; policy; inclusive society; service design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles: Can Environmental Impact Assessments Inform a Circular Fashion Future?
edited by Anne Peirson-Smith, Alana James, Kelly Sheridan and Thomas Stanton
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9204 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable fashion and textiles: sustainable fashion and textile production and consumption; environmental impact assessment; lifecycle analysis (LCA); environmental degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Products and Services)
Future Trends in Food Processing and Food Preservation Techniques
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8779 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; green synthesis; starch nanoparticles; food packaging; clean label; minimal processing techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
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 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7763 | 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)
Innovative Approaches in Greenhouses and Biosystems Engineering for a Sustainable Future submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6680 | Submission Open
Keywords: greenhouse technology; sustainable greenhouse agriculture; precision agriculture in greenhouses; renewable energy for greenhouses; water management in greenhouses; climate control in greenhouses; automation and robotics in greenhouses; numerical simulation for greenhouses; experimental analysis in greenhouses; water– food– energy nexus in greenhouse systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Advances in Industrial Engineering and Management Towards Sustainable Development Goals
edited by Yanjie Zhou
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6254 | 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 Urban and Rural Land Planning and Utilization
edited by , Shanshan Wu and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5509 | Submission Open
Keywords: land planning; land utilization; mathematical modelling; data analysis; complex network; deep learning; software; land policy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Sustainable Operations: Innovations in Management for a Greener Future
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5474 | 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
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5211 | 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)
Sustainable Urban Planning Models and Effective Management Tools in Resilient Low-Carbon Cities: Issues, Methods and Innovations—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4939 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban planning; smart cities; low-carbon resilience; decarbonization; sustainable development goals; decision support methods; urban regeneration; built environment; soil saving; evaluation tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Assessment, 2nd Edition
edited by , Zelong Yi and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4738 | Submission Open
Keywords: ESG performance assessment; ESG rating; ESG data authenticity; ESG measure; ESG investing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Low-Carbon and Eco-Friendly Construction Materials: Solutions for Sustainable Building and Resource Efficiency submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4653 | 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)
Awareness, Understanding, and Mitigation Measures of Climate Change Towards Sustainable Development
edited by Bhuepsh Mishra and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4336 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate awareness; informed decision making; climate policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Life Cycle Energy and Environmental Assessment in Sustainable Buildings submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4143 | Submission Open
Keywords: green building; indoor environmental quality (IEQ); building energy simulation (BES); environmental impact; life cycle assessment; air quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the Transformation of the World Economy
edited by and Vincent Rolandas Giedraitis
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3855 | 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)
Building a Healthy Marine Environment: A Conservation Biology Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3619 | 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)
Sustainable Materials, Waste Management, and Recycling submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3535 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled materials; industrial waste; agricultural waste; waste management; recycling technology; sustainable materials; renewable materials; green technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Waste and Recycling)
Sustainable Management of Multi-Hazard Natural Disasters and Industrial Accidents
edited by , , Yiping Bai and Ana María Cruz
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3460 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-hazard risk; NATECH event; domino effect; risk assessment; accident prevention; disaster reduction; emergency management; public safety; infrastructure resilience; urban sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Design and Optimization of Solar and Wind Energy Systems for Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2661 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy; solar energy; wind energy; hybrid system; design; modeling; simulation; optimization; control strategies; conversion efficiency; experimental testing; potential; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Environmental Economics, Productivity and Efficiency: Synergies for Sustainable Development
edited by Fusco Elisa and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2515 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental efficiency; productivity analysis; composite sustainability indicators; eco-efficiency; frontier methods; environmental economics; circular economy; ESG indicators; sustainability measurement; sustainable development indicators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainability of Local Agri-Food Systems submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2439 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; agri-food systems; traceability; quality; safety; measurements; certifications; indicators; surveys; producers; consumers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Corporate Marketing Management in the Context of Sustainability submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2201 | Submission Open
Keywords: SDGs (sustainable development goals); corporate marketing; green strategies; sustainable digitalization; green innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Architecture, Spatial Planning, and Interdisciplinarity for Increased Urban Climate Resilience and Biodiversity: Dealing and Designing with Energy, Water, and Ecosystems
edited by and Giulio Hasanaj
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1794 | Submission Open
Keywords: urban planning and management; strong sustainability; climate resilience; architectural technology; urban heat islands; climate design; urban biodiversity; nature-based solutions; environmental design; planetary boundaries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Modular Railway Stations in Sustainable Transportation System
edited by , Richard De Neufville, Nipesh Pradhananga, Piotr Nowotarski and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open
Keywords: modular railway stations; sustainable transportation; prefabricated construction energy efficiency; renewable energy integration; intelligent transport systems; urban accessibility infrastructure adaptation; environmental sustainability; public transport innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and AI-Generated Content (AIGC) for Sustainable Futures: Innovations in Education, Culture, and Society submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence (GAI); AI-generated content (AIGC); sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); personalized learning; creative industries; environmental storytelling
Advancing Sustainable Power Systems: Innovations in Planning, Operation, and Control
edited by and Heejin Kim
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1730 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; grid flexibility; grid-forming inverter; hardware-in-the-loop testing; high-voltage direct current (HVDC); flexible alternating current transmission system (FACTS); power system operation and planning; power system optimization; real-time simulation; renewable integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Rainfall Patterns and Flood and Drought Risk: Assessing Vulnerabilities, Building Resilience and Enhancing Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1673 | Submission Open
Keywords: rainfall models; IDF/DDF curves; precipitation data; design storms; drought indicators; flood and drought vulnerability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Sustainability in Economics: Environmental Economics and Resource Economics
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1561 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental economics; sustainable development; climate change; circular economy; green innovation; environmental policy; energy transition; public policy; ecological economics; resources economics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Agriculture, Food, and Resources for Sustainable Economic Development
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1550 | Submission Open
Keywords: agriculture; food; resources; sustainable development; rural economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Plant Biotic and Abiotic Stresses: Issues of Plant Health and Sustainable Food Security submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1544 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; molecular pathways; physiological mechanisms; plant stress responses; climate change; genetic and biochemical interactions; genomic and biotechnological approaches; integrated stress (pest and disease) management; soil health; food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Technologies of Energy Storage, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage
edited by Ke Hu, Honglian Li, Xiang Ao and Xiaochen Li
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1525 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage technologies; large-scale energy storage; underground energy storage; carbon capture; utilization and storage (CCUS); hydrogen storage; electrochemical energy storage; mechanical energy storage; renewable energy integration; carbon negative technologies; carbon neutral challenges
Enhancing Resilience in Road Transport Networks Within a Sustainable Perspective: Assessment, Risk Management, and Decision Support Systems
edited by , , and Antonino Recupero
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1334 | Submission Open
Keywords: road transport; trnasport network resilience; infrastructure vulnerability; risk assessment; infrastructure maintenance strategies; resilient mobility planning; sustainable development; transportation plenning; decision support systems (DSSs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Innovating for the SDGs: Scientific and Technological Pathways to Sustainable Development submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1279 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development goals; life cycle assessment; mitigation; adaptation; clean energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Development Goals towards Sustainability)
Emerging Technologies and Sustainability in Digital Supply Chain
edited by Richard Addo-Tenkorang and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1247 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital supply chain management; internet of things; artificial intelligence; blockchain technology; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Sustainable Development Education for the 21st Century: Teaching Method and Education System
edited by , and Chiraz Anane
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1147 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability education; sustainable development goals (SDGs); transformative learning; curriculum innovation; pedagogical strategies; systems thinking in education; educational policy and governance; inclusive education; digital and AI-enhanced learning; whole-institution approach
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