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Sustainable Food Engineering and Safety Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 856 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; food engineering; sustainability; new technologies; global food system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
Prevention of Thermodynamic Disasters in Mines and Environmental Sustainability
edited by Changkui Lei, Jun Nian and Xiaobo Lv
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open
Keywords: environment sustainability; spontaneous coal combustion; gas explosion; coal dust explosion; risk assessment; gas extraction; thermokinetic mechanism; thermodynamic disasters; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Integrating Sustainability in Engineering: Towards a Sustainable Future
edited by and Adela Acitores Suz
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 798 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability in engineering education; environmental impact; sustainable development goals (SDGs); renewable energy; circular Economy; sustainable materials and processes; social awareness in engineering; sustainable competencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Environmental Remediation
edited by , Binhai Cheng and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 778 | Submission Open
Keywords: co-disposal process; solid waste reutilization; heavy metals transport; building and cementitious materials; thermal treatment; geopolymer; pyrolysis oil or gas; phase change material; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Innovative Green Technologies and Sustainable Solutions for Environmental Challenges
edited by Kui-Hao Chuang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental sustainability; resource efficiency; waste reduction; circular economy; renewable energy; climate adaptation; sustainable materials; green technologies; eco-friendly practices; policy innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainability
edited by Shuaib Lwasa
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; environmental sustainability; sustainable development; climate resilience; biodiversity; sustainability tools; environmental policy; integrated approaches; socio-economic impacts; sustainable practices; climate adaptation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Towards Sustainable Energy: Renewable Energy Utilization and Near-Zero Carbon Regulation Technologies in Modern Industrial Parks
edited by Xianbo Wang, Zhidong Li and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open
Keywords: source– grid– load– storage integration; smart microgrid; multi-energy complementarity; digital twin; near-zero carbon emissions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Green Building Intelligence: Evaluating Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Solutions submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy systems; building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV); hybrid energy systems; energy storage technologies; agrivoltaics; smart energy management; carbon neutrality; net-zero energy buildings; grid integration; phase change materials; green buildings
Preconditions for the Sustainable Development of Agroecosystems: Good Agricultural Practices and Monitoring of Soil Conditions and Land Cover Changes submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 530 | Submission Open
Keywords: tillage; agroecology; soil organic matter; agrosystem; agroecosystem; sustainable soil management; soil properties; monitoring systems; landscape; spatial planning; natural framework; land management; land cover change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soil Conservation and Sustainability)
Origins, Transport and Fate of Biogenic Substances and Heavy Metals in the Water Environment
edited by Qianqian Zhang and Xueqing Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 527 | Submission Open
Keywords: water environment; biogenic substances; heavy metals; sources analysis; transport and fate; risk assessment and prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Water Management)
Embracing Circular Economy and Renewable Energy Systems Through Socio-Technical Innovation
edited by and Gnana K. Bharathy
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open
Keywords: circular economy; socio-technical systems; innovation; artificial intelligence; socioenvironmental impact; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Consumption in the Digital Age: Marketing Strategies and Consumer Behavior
edited by , Ali Abdallah Al-Alwan and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable consumption; digital marketing; consumer behavior; green branding; customer engagement; ethical consumption; AI and personalization; social media and influencer marketing; digital innovation and traceability; customer loyalty and experience; digital marketing strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Urban Planning and Built Environment: Second Edition
edited by and Peijun Yu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital built environment; ecological low-carbon planning; green building; low carbon; energy saving; artificial intelligence algorithms; conservation and regeneration of historic buildings; conservation and utilization of classical gardens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Strategies in Light of the New European Bauhaus for Resilience and Decreasing the Impact of Natural Hazards on Urban Areas submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 413 | Submission Open
Keywords: 20th century architecture; nature-based solutions; inclusivity; retrofit; participation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Climate Change, Air Pollution and Environmental Health
edited by Sylvester Dodzi Nyadanu and Marina Oktapodas Feiler
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open
Keywords: temperature; heatwaves; cold spells; air pollutants; wildfires; natural disasters; public health; health effects; epidemiology; climate policies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Advancements in Solid Waste Valorization for Clean Energy and Environmental Protection
edited by , and Waseem Hayat
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid waste valorization; bioenergy production; sustainable waste management; circular economy; biomass conversion; waste treatment innovations; green energy solutions; environmental impact of waste; renewable energy from waste
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Smart Supply Chain Innovation and Management
edited by Yong Liu and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital supply chain; supply chain collaboration; low-carbon supply chain and green development; supply chain resilience; artificial intelligence and supply chain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Building Materials: Concrete and Cement-Based Materials
edited by , and Flavio Stochino
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable concrete; recycled aggregates; geopolymer materials; construction waste utilization; durability of green concrete; natural fiber; bio-based construction materials; circular economy in construction; thermal retrofitting/upgrading; structural retrofitting/upgrading; integrated retrofitting/upgrading
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Industrial Systems submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital twins; artificial intelligence and machine learning; circular economy; enabling technologies; additive manufacturing; energy optimization; Industry 5.0 and human-centric technologies; blockchain; quantitative methods for industrial sustainability; sustainable logistics and supply chain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Engineering and Science)
AI-Driven Sustainability in Heritage Science submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritage science; artificial intelligence; sustainable conservation; AI-driven data processing
Sustainable Consumer Behavior, Circular Economy, and Digital Marketing Strategies
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable consumer behavior; circular economy; digital marketing; green marketing strategies; sustainable consumption; environmental communication; social media and sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Applications of Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence in Land Cover Mapping and Ecosystem Monitoring
edited by Malik Mohammed Al-Wardy and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; artificial intelligence; machine learning; land cover changes; climate change; ecosystem health; environmental trends; resilience planning; sustainable management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sustainability and Applications)
Innovative Building Envelope Solutions for Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Buildings
edited by Aleksejs Prozuments
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open
Keywords: building envelopes; building energy efficiency; smart building materials; indoor environmental quality; building performance simulation; life cycle analysis; climate-responsive design; green building technologies
Additive Manufacturing for Sustainability in Industry submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printers; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; sustainable technologies and materials; carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Sustainability and Resilience in Agricultural Systems
edited by , and Alexandru Stratan
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable rural development; resilience; integrated agricultural systems; value chain integration; agricultural policies; environmental policies; robustness; adaptability; transformability; private and public goods; climate change; farm demographics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Agriculture)
Advanced Materials for Environmental and Energy Sustainability: Innovations for a Low-Carbon and Circular Future
edited by Antônio Benjamim Mapossa, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; environmental remediation; sustainable energy; clean technologies; circular economy; waste valorization; renewable energy materials; carbon capture and utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Materials)
Urban Landscape Ecology and Sustainability—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecology; urban ecosystem; landscape; ecosystem functioning; social– economic– ecological interactions; planning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Urban and Rural Development)
Exploring Education Management Strategies for Sustainable Development—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open
Keywords: management strategies; sustainable development; education management; quality management; educational leadership
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Sustainability of Agriculture: The Impact of Climate Change on Crops—2nd Edition
edited by , Elissavet Ninou and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; climate change and agriculture; crop physiology; plant genetic resources; agro-biodiversity; abiotic and biotic stress; circular economy; food security
Business Circular Economy and Sustainability submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: corporate circular business models and the 17 SDGs; corporate sustainability reporting and circular economy; corporate circularity indexes; corporate sustainability performance; corporate circular economy performance; the social aspects of corporate circular economy; ESG and corporate circular economy; corporate circularity and consumers; corporate circular economy practices; circular public procurement and corporate circularity; corporate circular intellectual capital; critical raw materials and circular economy; circular bioeconomy; circular economy and strong sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Sustainable Urban Risk Management and Resilience Strategy submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster risk reduction; natural disasters; land use planning; sustainable development; territorial and urban management; resilience; stakeholders engagement; knowledge and data; disaster cycle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Sustainable Industrial Engineering and Logistic Management submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: supply chain and operations management; logistics systems; industrial engineering; optimizing logistics systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Biodiversity and Sustainability in Aquatic Environments submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: freshwater ecosystems; sustainability; freshwater monitoring; biodiversity conservation; conservation applications; sustainable management applications; aquatic ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation)
Sustainable Education: The Role of Innovation
edited by , Natalia Larraz Rábanos and Manuel Segura-Berges
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; sustainable education; digital transition; technology; SDG  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Education and Approaches)
Data-Driven Approaches for Sustainable Energy Systems: Forecasting, Storage, and Market Optimization
edited by Paula Maçaira and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy systems; energy storage technologies; forecasting and time series analysis; energy markets (electricity and gas); optimization under uncertainty; sustainable energy policy; statistical learning; game theory in energy systems; decision support for energy transition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Sustainability)
Soil Science and the Latest Studies on Sustainable Agriculture: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; agroecosystem; soil properties; soil fertility; soil health; land use change; climate smart agriculture; regenerative agriculture
From Crisis to Sustainability: Rethinking Emergency Management in an Era of Compounding Risks
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: disaster risk reduction (DRR); sustainable development; emergency management; climate resilience; sustainable infrastructure; urban and regional planning; cascading disasters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Hazards and Sustainability)
Advances in Sustainable Production and Operations Management
edited by and Marcelo Gaspar
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable operations management; circular economy; green supply chain management; life-cycle assessment; sustainability performance measurement; carbon footprint/Net-Zero operations; stakeholder engagement/ESG integration; green production
Food Science: Innovative Techniques, Quality Control, and Sustainability in Food Processing submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable food processing; non-thermal processing technologies; cold plasma and high-pressure processing; energy-efficient food technologies; food quality and safety; alternative protein sources; agricultural and horticultural innovations; environmental impact of food processing; food industry sustainability metrics; regulatory policies in food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Food)
Integrating Ecosystem Services into Landscape Planning for Sustainable Development
edited by Riccardo Santolini and Giovanna Panza
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem services; landscape planning; nature-based solutions (NBS); sustainable development; environmental resilience; climate change adaptation; biodiversity protection; resource management; multilevel governance; socio-ecological systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
Integrated Sustainability Management Across Processes, Supply Chains, and Innovation Systems as Drivers of Change
edited by , and Piotr Cyplik
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated sustainability management; sustainable development; supply chain management; business process transformation; innovation systems; ESG (Environmental; Social; Governance); digital technologies (AI; blockchain; IoT; digital twins); Industry 4.0/Industry 5.0; sustainable value chains; Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD); sustainability metrics and indicators; resilience and responsibility; sustainable business models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Fertilization for Sustainable Agriculture 4.0
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; nutrient management; precision agriculture; soil health; organic fertilizers; crop yield; climate resilience; environmental impact; agricultural practices
Carbon Management and Decarbonization Pathways in Buildings and Infrastructure submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: building energy saving; low-carbon buildings; building integrated renewable energy systems; building system control and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Building)
Psychological Well-Being from the Perspective of Sustainable Development: Second Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: psychological well-being; sustainability; psychometrics; environmental engagement; sustainable development; eco-anxiety; community connectedness; positive psychology; cross-cultural research; measurement tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development)
Sustainable Food: Safety, Contaminants, and Microbial Risks submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; food contaminants; microbial hazards; foodborne pathogens; contaminant analysis; risk assessment; risk assessment; risk mitigation; food preservation technologies; public health; food chain; food safety; food contaminants; microbial hazards; foodborne pathogens; food chain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Health, Well-Being and Sustainability)
Artificial Intelligence and IoT for Sustainable Transportation and Smart Infrastructure
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: transportation engineering; smart infrastructure; artificial intelligence; machine learning; Internet of Things
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
Sustainable Research on Grid Integration and Electrical Power Systems
edited by Mai The Vu
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart grids; renewable integration; microgrids; power system stability; energy storage; grid optimization; distributed generation; electricity markets; machine learning; electrical power systems
Sustainable Ecosystem Protection: Pollution Stress in the Ecosystem and Potential Solutions
edited by Anna Sobeková
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecosystem protection; anthropogenic chemical stress; environmental pollution; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem sustainability; contaminants of emerging concern; sustainable development; environmental risk assessment; soil and water contamination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Resources and Sustainable Utilization)
Smart Technologies for Sustainable Production
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart manufacturing; sustainable production; Industry 4.0; Industry 5.0; collaborative robots (cobots); autonomous mobile robots (AMR); artificial intelligence (AI); digital twins; green and lean manufacturing; industrial innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Management)
Sustainable Transportation: Strategies for Enhancing Safety and Reliability—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: road safety; sustainable mobility; safe roads and vehicles; human factors in road safety; vulnerable road users
(This special issue belongs to the Section Sustainable Transportation)
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