Blue-Green Systems
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Environmental Management Through Insightful Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Nature-Based Solutions (NBS):
The journal emphasizes the use of nature-based solutions as an innovative approach to enhance urban resilience, managing water resources, and mitigating climate change impacts through ecological engineering. - Urban Water Management:
Research published in the journal often explores advanced methodologies for urban water management, including stormwater management, wastewater treatment, and the integration of green infrastructure in urban planning. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that bridges environmental science, urban planning, and socio-cultural studies, promoting holistic strategies for urban sustainability. - Hydrological Performance Assessment:
A consistent focus on evaluating and optimizing the hydrological performance of various infrastructure systems, such as bioretention systems, permeable pavements, and green roofs, is evident in the journal's publications. - Ecosystem Services and Community Engagement:
The journal highlights the importance of ecosystem services provided by urban green spaces and blue infrastructure, along with the role of community engagement in the planning and implementation of sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change Resilience:
A growing emphasis on climate change resilience is evident, with research exploring how blue-green infrastructure can adapt to and mitigate climate-related impacts, such as flooding and urban heat. - Interdisciplinary Literature Reviews:
There is an emerging trend of comprehensive literature reviews that synthesize existing research on blue-green infrastructure, highlighting co-benefits and synergies among socio-environmental factors. - Technological Integration in Water Management:
The integration of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and decision-support systems, is becoming a significant focus, indicating a trend towards data-driven approaches in managing blue-green infrastructure. - Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
Increasing attention is being paid to the role of community preferences and engagement in the planning and implementation of blue-green solutions, reflecting a shift towards participatory approaches in urban design. - Assessment of Ecosystem Services:
Research assessing the ecosystem services provided by blue and green infrastructures is on the rise, emphasizing their contribution to urban resilience and quality of life.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Water Treatment Methods:
There is a noticeable decline in research focusing solely on traditional water treatment methods, as the journal shifts towards more integrated and nature-based approaches to water management. - Basic Water Quality Studies:
Studies that primarily address basic water quality parameters without integrating advanced methodologies or interdisciplinary insights appear to be less frequent, indicating a move towards more complex and holistic assessments. - Single-Focus Urban Green Infrastructure:
Research that examines urban green infrastructure in isolation, without considering blue infrastructure or broader ecological contexts, is becoming less common, reflecting a trend towards more integrated studies. - Historical Case Studies with Limited Application:
The journal has seen a decrease in papers that focus solely on historical case studies without providing actionable insights or applications for current urban water management challenges.
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