International Journal of Sustainable Engineering
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the intersection of engineering and sustainability.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Engineering Practices:
The journal emphasizes innovative engineering solutions that enhance sustainability in various sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and energy. This involves research on materials, processes, and systems that minimize environmental impact. - Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact:
A significant area of focus is on life cycle assessments (LCA) which evaluate the environmental impacts of products and processes from cradle to grave. The journal publishes studies that analyze and improve the sustainability of different materials and energy systems. - Renewable Energy Technologies:
Research on renewable energy sources, their integration into existing systems, and the development of new technologies for sustainable energy generation is a core aspect of the journal. This includes solar, wind, and bioenergy studies. - Circular Economy and Waste Management:
The journal promotes research on circular economy principles, emphasizing waste reduction, recycling, and the sustainable management of resources. Studies exploring the transformation of waste into valuable products are particularly relevant. - Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0:
The impact of digital technologies on sustainability practices within industries is a growing focus. This includes the application of Industry 4.0 concepts to enhance efficiency and reduce resource consumption. - Sustainable Supply Chain Management:
The journal covers research on sustainable practices within supply chains, addressing challenges and strategies for reducing environmental impacts while maintaining economic viability.
Trending and Emerging
- Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure:
There is an increasing focus on the development of smart infrastructure that integrates digital technologies to enhance sustainability. This includes research on smart grids, eco-friendly building materials, and energy-efficient urban planning. - Biomaterials and Eco-friendly Innovations:
Emerging studies on the use of biomaterials and eco-friendly innovations are gaining traction. Research in this area explores sustainable alternatives to conventional materials, particularly in construction and packaging. - Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change:
Research addressing resilience and adaptation strategies to climate change impacts is becoming more prominent. This includes studies on infrastructure resilience, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable water management. - AI and Machine Learning in Sustainability:
The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance sustainability practices is trending. This includes predictive analytics for resource management, energy optimization, and monitoring environmental impacts. - Community Engagement and Social Sustainability:
Emerging themes include the importance of community engagement and social equity in sustainability initiatives. Research is increasingly recognizing the role of public participation and social dimensions in achieving sustainable outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Waste Management Approaches:
Research focusing solely on conventional waste management strategies is becoming less common, as emphasis shifts toward innovative waste-to-resource methodologies and circular economy principles. - Single-Focus Environmental Policies:
Studies that analyze environmental policies in isolation from socioeconomic factors are diminishing. There is a growing recognition of the need for integrated approaches that consider social, economic, and environmental dimensions together. - Static Energy Systems:
Research on traditional, non-renewable energy systems is declining as the focus increasingly shifts towards renewable energy innovations and sustainable energy transitions. - Basic Material Science without Sustainability Context:
Papers that explore material properties without a clear connection to sustainability objectives are appearing less frequently, as the journal favors studies that link materials science to sustainable applications.
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