Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability (PPPS): 100 Volumes

Series Editor(s): Ayman Batisha (International Sustainability Institute, Egypt)

ISSN: 2330-3271|EISSN: 2330-328X

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In a world where traditional business practices are reconsidered and economic activity is performed in a global context, new areas of economic developments are recognized as the key enablers of wealth and income production. This knowledge of information technologies provides infrastructures, systems, and services towards sustainable development.

The Practices, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability (PPPS) Book Series focuses on the local and global challenges, business opportunities, and societal needs surrounding international collaboration and sustainable development of technology. This series brings together academics, researchers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and government officers aiming to contribute to the progress and proficiency in sustainability.

Topics Covered

Eco-Innovation
E-Development
Environmental informatics
Global Business
Global Content and Knowledge Repositories
Green Technology
ICT and knowledge for development
Innovation Networks
Intellectual Capital
Knowledge clusters
Outsourcing
Socio-Economic
Strategic Management of IT
Sustainable Development
Technological learning

Titles in Series

Energy Alliance for Realistic and Profitable Energy Transition

Mustapha Hatti (EER-UDES/CDER, Algeria)

Energy Alliance for Realistic and Profitable Energy Transition is a research book which explores the critical role of collaboration and strategic alliances in overco...

Sustainable Science and Intelligent Technologies for Societal Development

Brojo Kishore Mishra (GIET University, India)

In today's world, the pressing challenges of sustainable development and societal progress demand innovative solutions that harness the power of science and tech...

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals Through Infrastructure Development

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania), Poshan Yu (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University), Yue Wei (South China Normal University Academy of Fine Arts)

Infrastructure development presents significant challenges for both developing and developed countries, hindering their progress in achieving the Sustainable Develop...

Water-Soil-Plant-Animal Nexus in the Era of Climate Change

Ahmed Karmaoui (Moulay Ismail University, Morocco)

Water, soil, plants, and animals are the main pillars that support global food security. Plants grow using nutrients from water and soil resources and then used by a...

Quality of Life and Climate Change: Impacts, Sustainable Adaptation, and Social-Ecological Resilience

Kasturi Shukla (Symbiosis International University), Yogesh B. Patil (Symbiosis International University, India), Ronald C. Estoque (Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI), Japan), Pedro Antonio López de Haro (Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México, Mexico)

Quality of Life and Climate Change: Impacts, Sustainable Adaptation, and Social-Ecological Resilience delves into the pressing concerns surrounding climate change an...

Crafting a Sustainable Future Through Education and Sustainable Development

Javier Martínez-Falcó (University of Alicante, Spain), Bartolomé Marco-Lajara (University of Alicante, Spain), Eduardo Sánchez-García (University of Alicante, Spain), Luis A. Millan-Tudela (University of Alicante, Spain)

In an era where the planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and water scarcity, sustainable development ha...

5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Next Generation Internet of Things: Digital Innovation for Green and Sustainable Economies

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (University of Oviedo, Spain), Xi Zhang (Tianjin University, China)

Key and enabling digital tools and solutions can boost the digital transformation of economies and societies and support achieving the Sustainable Development Goals...

Handbook of Research on Bioeconomy and Economic Ecosystems

Ana Pego (Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal)

Bioeconomy is an essential natural capital for life, citizen well-being, and societal prosperity. After decades of intense damaging use, pollution, and hydrological...

Handbook of Research on Safe Disposal Methods of Municipal Solid Wastes for a Sustainable Environment

Prateek Srivastava (Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, India), Durgaprasad Ramteke (Fibre and Particle Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Oulu, Finland), Ankush Kumar Bedyal (Department of Physics, School of Sciences, Cluster University of Jammu, India), Monika Gupta (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Jasminder Kaur Sandhu (Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, India)

Managing solid waste is one of the biggest challenges in urban areas around the world. Technologically advanced economies generate vast amounts of organic waste mate...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology for Mobile Applications

Raluca Andreea Felseghi (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Automotive, Mechatronics, and Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Today, hydrogen is recognized as a non-polluting energy carrier because it does not contribute to global warming if it is produced from renewable sources. Hydrogen,...

Natural Resource Management Issues in Human-Influenced Landscapes

Dilini Hemachandra (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka), Jeevika Weerahewa (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka)

Researchers working on natural resource management issues in human-influenced landscapes need to be able to elicit both biophysical and socio-economic information an...

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Human Development

Vishal Jain (Sharda University, India), Vinay Kukreja (Chitkara University, India)

Sustainable development helps undo the havoc that has been created by human beings in the last few years in the name of development and growth. It helps to promote a...

Operational Research for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environments

Joshua Thomas (UOW Malaysia KDU, Malaysia), Gerhard Wilhelm Weber (Poznan University of Technology, Poland), Roman Rodríguez Aguilar (Universidad Panamericana, Mexico), Elias Munapo (North West University, South Africa), Pandian Vasant (Modeling Evolutionary Algorithms Simulation and Artificial Intelligence (MERLIN), TDTU, Vietnam)

The application of contemporary and emerging operational research optimization methods in renewable energy is vital to creating and maintaining sustainable environme...

Energy Transition in the African Economy Post 2050

Olayinka Ohunakin (Covenant University, Nigeria)

In today’s modern world, it is critical for countries and businesses to implement sustainable practices in order to evolve and grow. The African economy is one such...

Artificial Intelligence Tools and Technologies for Smart Farming and Agriculture Practices

Rajeev Kumar Gupta (Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India), Arti Jain (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India), John Wang (Montclair State University, USA), Santosh Kumar Bharti (Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India), Samir Patel (Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India)

There are various factors that influence the quality and quantity of agricultural products; among them, weather conditions play the most significant role in agricult...

Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty

Beata Zofia Filipiak (University of Szczecin, Poland), Dominika Kordela (University of Szczecin, Poland), Izabela Nawrolska (University of Szczecin, Poland)

Financing Regions Toward Sustainability in the Midst of Climate Change Risks and Uncertainty is a groundbreaking book edited by Beata Zofia Filipiak, Dominika Kordel...

Pragmatic Legal and Policy Implications of Environmental Lawmaking

Hussein Movahedian (Islamic Azad University, UAE & Department of Private Law, Islamic Studies and Law Faculty, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran), Nima Norouzi (Islamic Azad University, UAE & Law and Political Science Department, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran)

The publication of environmental degradation statistics worldwide and the announcement of scientific assessments of the process of its destruction have attracted eve...

Leadership and Governance for Sustainability

Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & SP Pune University, India)

Although the study of governance is not new, it has only been recognized in the last two decades as being a crucial factor for organizational success. Successful imp...

Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis on the Agricultural Sector

Vítor João Pereira Domingues Martinho (ESAV, CERNAS-IPV Research Centre, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal)

The agricultural sector has undergone significant changes in response to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine turmoil. These changes have significantly...

Innovations in Environmental Legislation and Justice: Environmental and Water-Energy-Food Nexus Laws

Nima Norouzi (Islamic Azad University, UAE & Law and Political Science Department, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran), Hussein Movahedian (Islamic Azad University, UAE & Department of Private Law, Islamic Studies and Law Faculty, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran)

Human health has been protected from environmental contamination by national laws throughout history, but there are still many areas of international environmental l...

Sustainable Approaches and Strategies for E-Waste Management and Utilization

A. M. Rawani (National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India), Mithilesh Kumar Sahu (O.P. Jindal University, India), Siddharth S. Chakarabarti (O.P. Jindal University, India), Ajit Kumar Singh (GLA University, India)

In this contemporary world, urbanization, industrialization, and digitalization have drastically expanded to provide better living standards for human beings. The ra...

Handbook of Research on Solving Societal Challenges Through Sustainability-Oriented Innovation

Luísa Cagica Carvalho (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal & CEFAGE, University of Évora, Portugal), Paulo Bogas (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal), Jordana Kneipp (Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil), Lucas Avila (Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil), Elis Ossmane (Universidade Aberta, Portugal)

In light of deeply dynamic and challenging contexts, innovation as a driver of sustainability could provide recommendations and real solutions to achieve a better wo...

Handbook of Research on Socio-Economic Sustainability in the Post-Pandemic Era

Jozef Oleński (High School Technology and Economics, Jaroslaw, Poland), Jeffrey Sachs (Columbia University, USA), Masayuki Susai (Nagasaki University, Japan), Υannis Τsekouras (University of Μacedonia, Greece), Arjan Gjonça (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

The COVID-19 pandemic intensifies underlying structural obstacles and systemic inefficiencies. However, it also provokes the accelerated adoption of innovations made...

Handbook of Research on Promoting Sustainable Public Transportation Strategies in Urban Environments

Zafer Yilmaz (TED University, Turkey), Silvia Golem (University of Split, Croatia), Dorinela Costescu (Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania)

The traditional urban transportation systems around the globe are now being transferred into green public transportation systems in an effort to mitigate CO2 emissio...

Implications of Industry 5.0 on Environmental Sustainability

Muhammad Jawad Sajid (Xuzhou University of Technology, China), Syed Abdul Rehman Khan (Xuzhou University of Technology, China), Zhang Yu (ILMA University, Pakistan)

Most businesses are still grappling with the definition and implementation of Industry 4.0, but there is already discussion of the next industrial revolution. The co...

Climatic and Environmental Significance of Wetlands: Case Studies from Eurasia and North Africa

Abdelkrim Ben Salem (Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco), Laila Rhazi (Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco), Ahmed Karmaoui (Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, Morocco & Moroccan Center for Culture and Science, Morocco)

Wetlands provide a key service in an ecosystem such as providing resilience against drought and diverse habitats that support biodiversity. Because of their ephemera...

Positive and Constructive Contributions for Sustainable Development Goals

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

In light of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were set in 2015 by the international community as part of the UN2030 Agenda, it has become essential to de...

Climate Change, World Consequences, and the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030

Ana Pego (Nova University of Lisbon, Portugal)

Climate change and its impact on society is considered one of the most important factors in understanding social and economic variables. Changing patterns in ecosyst...

Leadership Approaches to the Science of Water and Sustainability

Kristin Joyce Tardif (University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, USA)

Water is the life source of all living things on our planet. By honoring our environment and realizing the importance of our great resources, we not only restore our...

Eco-Friendly and Agile Energy Strategies and Policy Development

Mir Sayed Shah Danish (University of the Ryukyus, Japan), Tomonobu Senjyu (University of the Ryukyus, Japan)

After the advent of the industrial revolution, the world experienced a rapid change in technology and lifestyle, which has led to a dramatic increase in energy deman...

Analyzing Sustainability in Peripheral, Ultra-Peripheral, and Low-Density Regions

Rui Alexandre Castanho (WSB University, Poland)

In the last few years, advances in studies and research associated with the borderlands and the subsequent cross-border cooperation (CBC) have been increased and int...

Handbook of Research on Global Institutional Roles for Inclusive Development

Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & University of Pune, India)

With the history of multilateral governance and the impact of the global pandemic, there is no doubt that we are at a transition between the system that marked the d...

Frameworks for Sustainable Development Goals to Manage Economic, Social, and Environmental Shocks and Disasters

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

In the post-COVID-19 era, it is essential to adhere to an international framework for sustainable development goals (SDGs), which requires the management of the econ...

Handbook of Research on Building Inclusive Global Knowledge Societies for Sustainable Development

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

Knowledge and information have significant impacts on individuals’ daily lives and activities, especially when referring to the new economy and the global knowledge...

Handbook of Research on Principles and Practices for Orchards Management

Waleed Fouad Abobatta (Horticulture Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt), Ahmed Farag (Central Laboratory for Agricultural Climate, Agriculture Research Center, Egypt), Mohamed Abdel-Raheem (National Research Center, Egypt)

As orchards are faced with different challenges such as production and the growing global population, there is a need to update and understand the principles and pra...

Handbook of Research on Algae as a Sustainable Solution for Food, Energy, and the Environment

Mostafa M. El-Sheekh (Tanta University, Egypt), Norhayati Abdullah (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia), Imran Ahmad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)

Today's planet faces several critical problems such as resource depletion, environmental destruction, and climate change that affect all areas of life as we know...

Innovative Economic, Social, and Environmental Practices for Progressing Future Sustainability

Chai Lee Goi (Curtin University, Malaysia)

The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all....

Impact of Artificial Reefs on the Environment and Communities

Jorge H. P. Ramos (CinTurs, University of Algarve, Portugal)

Among the most important reasons that artificial reefs have been created are the protection of the seabed with macroalgae, the possibility of improving fishing, and...

Handbook of Research on Organizational Sustainability in Turbulent Economies

Rafael Ignacio Perez-Uribe (Santo Tomas University, Bogota, Colombia), Carlos Salcedo-Perez (Politecnico GranColombiano University Institución, Colombia), Andres Carvajal-Contreras (EAN University, Colombia)

Organizational sustainability and uncertain economies are key topics for modern organizations. New, updated knowledge about such matters is necessary for companies t...

Implications for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development in the Blue Economy

Lukman Raimi (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Jainaba M. L. Kah (Office of the President, Gambia)

The blue economy is a widely used concept in policy circles; however, people across a wide spectrum have a peripheral understanding of the phenomenon. At the moment,...

Technological Development and Impact on Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Yilmaz Bayar (Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Turkey), Mahmut Unsal Sasmaz (Usak University, Turkey), Omer Faruk Ozturk (Usak University, Turkey)

The globalized world has experienced significant improvements in production and consumption in a heterogeneous way since the industrial revolution. However, the cons...

Handbook of Research on Monitoring and Evaluating the Ecological Health of Wetlands

Ashok K. Rathoure (Akone Services, India)

Wetlands are among the world’s most productive environments with countless species of plants and animals, as well as humans, dependent upon them for survival. Moreov...

Impacts of Climate Change and Economic and Health Crises on the Agriculture and Food Sectors

Vítor João Pereira Domingues Martinho (Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal)

The agricultural and food sectors, as well as other economic activities, follow the current trends verified in economies and societies on the technological level. Ag...

Blockchain Technologies for Sustainable Development in Smart Cities

P. Swarnalatha (Department of Information Security, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, India), S. Prabu (Pondicherry University, India)

Blockchain technology has great potential to radically change our socio-economic systems by guaranteeing secure transactions between untrusted entities, reducing cos...

Handbook of Research on Resource Management and the Struggle for Water Sustainability in Africa

Innocent Simphiwe Nojiyeza (University of Zululand, South Africa), Oliver Mtapuri (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Prosper Bazaanah (University of Johannesburg, South Africa), Edzisani Ellen Netshiozwi (Office of the Chief Justice, South Africa)

Access to water and sanitation remains a critical challenge in various countries in Africa. The crisis remains the crisis of governance rather than the physical and...

Innovative Strategic Planning and International Collaboration for the Mitigation of Global Crises

Gabriela Antošová (University College of Business in Prague, Czech Republic)

Innovative strategic planning is an important step toward achieving economic stability and global sustainability. This can best be achieved through effective interna...

Handbook of Research on Changing Dynamics in Responsible and Sustainable Business in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania & TheNational Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection (INCDPM), Romania& National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines (COMOTI), Romania)

The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked every part of society. The rise of businesses to the important task of improving sustainability and responsibility has been interru...

Achieving Sustainability Using Creativity, Innovation, and Education: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Ziska Fields (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis placed on the role of creativity and innovation in critical areas such as thinking and problem-solving, self-ma...

Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, and Digitalization

Rui Alexandre Castanho (WSB University, Poland)

In recent years, the world has been changing considerably. Within the many obstacles, barriers, and opportunities, three significant challenges should be considered...

Sociological Perspectives on Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction in Rural Populations

Ladislaus M. Semali (Pennsylvania State University, USA)

Globally, poverty affects millions of people’s lives each day. Children are hungry, many lack the means to receive an education, and many are needlessly ill. It is a...

Handbook of Research on Novel Practices and Current Successes in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania & University of Craiova, Romania & The National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection (I.N.C.D.P.M.), Romania & National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines COMOTI, Romania)

The realm of sustainable development focuses on the ability to meet the demands of the present, while not compromising the demands of the future. The knowledge of ba...

Advancements in Sustainable Architecture and Energy Efficiency

Roberto A. González-Lezcano (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)

Thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues have gained significant interest in the scientific and technical community involved in building performance analy...

Management and Conservation of Mediterranean Environments

Rui Alexandre Castanho (WSB University, Poland), José Martín Gallardo (Universidad de Extremadura, Spain)

To achieve desired territorial sustainability, it is necessary to fully understand all three spheres of sustainable development from different perspectives. The terr...

Handbook of Research on Institution Development for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth in Africa

Evans S. Osabuohien (Covenant University, Nigeria), Emmanuel A. Oduntan (Covenant University, Nigeria), Obindah Gershon (Covenant University, Nigeria), Olaronke Onanuga (Covenant University, Nigeria), Oluyomi Ola-David (Covenant University, Nigeria)

African countries are pursuing a number of development agendas toward achieving economic growth that is inclusive, pro-poor, and sustainable, particularly the type t...

Digital Solutions and the Case for Africa’s Sustainable Development

Albert Ong'uti Maake (University of Lay Adventist of Kigali, Rwanda), Benard Magara Maake (Kisii University, Kenya), Fredrick Mzee Awuor (Kisii University, Kenya)

African economies can benefit tremendously from the new wave of digital innovation and information technology by using it to build and maintain sustainable systems....

Examining Biophilia and Societal Indifference to Environmental Protection

Mary Ann Markey (Grand Canyon University, USA), Lonny Douglas Meinecke (King University, USA)

The theory of biophilia posits that there is an innate connection between all the species that share Earth’s biosphere and that this connection is inherently collabo...

Strategies for Business Sustainability in a Collaborative Economy

Ramona-Diana Leon (National School of Political and Administrative Studies, Romania)

Against the backdrop of globalization, digitalization, and the new entrance of Generation Z on the labor market, the economic environment has started to become more...

Sustainability in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Operating Mechanisms and Enterprise Growth

Yang Gao (Dalian University of Technology, China), Sang-Bing Tsai (Regional Green Economy Development Research Center, Wuyi University, China & Research Center for Environment and Sustainable Development of the China Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation University of China, China), Xiaomin Du (Yingkou Institute of Technology, China), Chunlin Xin (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China)

The construction of a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem is critical for every country in the world, with Silicon Valley an example of a successful entrepreneuria...

Developing Sustainable Food Systems, Policies, and Securities

Abiodun Elijah Obayelu (Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria), Oluwakemi Adeola Obayelu (University of Ibadan, Nigeria)

A food system is sustainable if it delivers food and nutrition security for all without compromising the economic, social, and environmental bases to generate food s...

Building an Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Society

Brizeida R. Hernández-Sánchez (University of Salamanca, Spain), José C. Sánchez-García (University of Salamanca, Spain), Antonio Carrizo Moreira (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

As the global economy continues to evolve, the idea of sustainability has become a prevalent area of concentration. Businesses are searching for more environmentally...

Toward Sustainability Through Digital Technologies and Practices in the Eurasian Region

Gainiya Tazhina (University of International Business, Kazakhstan), Judith Parker (Teachers College, Columbia University, USA)

In today’s modernized world, implementing technology into the infrastructures of communities has become a common custom. The idea of digital economy has proven to be...

Examining the Environmental Impacts of Materials and Buildings

Blaine Erickson Brownell (University of Minnesota, USA)

Fundamental environmental challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and pollution are still widely relevant in today’s world. Many of these problems hav...

Cross-Border Cooperation (CBC) Strategies for Sustainable Development

Rui Alexandre Castanho (University of Da ̨browa Górnicza, Portugal)

As the importance of sustainability in strategy and development grows, so does the importance of cross-border cooperation (CBC) to facilitate green projects. Border...

Membrane Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment in Rural Regions

Rosalam Sarbatly (Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

As a basic human need, water and its treatment are of the utmost importance. However, some rural areas are disadvantaged and have difficulty in effectively treating...

Handbook of Research on Health and Environmental Benefits of Camel Products

Omar Amin Alhaj (University of Petra, Jordan), Bernard Faye (Independent Researcher, France), Rajendra Prasad Agrawal (Independent Researcher, India)

In recent years, there has been a rise in the demand of alternative agricultural commodities, specifically camel milk-based products. Camel products have become high...

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability

Rituparna Das (Adamas University, India), Nivedita Mandal (Adamas University, India)

In today’s global economy, the role of public policy in managing and ensuring sustainability is an emerging area of research considering modern day issues such as cl...

African Perspectives on Reshaping Rural Development

Mavhungu Abel Mafukata (Department of Development Studies, University of South Africa, South Africa), Khathutshelo Alfred Tshikolomo (Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, South Africa)

Development studies in developing regions such as Southern Africa rely heavily on materials developed by Europeans with a European context. European dominance in dev...

Implications of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in Urban and Rural Environments: Emerging Research and Opportunities

António Manuel Amaral (University of Minho, Portugal), Luís Barreto (Applied Research Center for Digital Transformation (ARC4DigiT), Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais, Instituto Politécnico Viana do Castelo, Portugal & Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT), Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal), Sara Baltazar (Escola Superior de Ciências Empresariais (ESCE), Instituto Politécnico Viana do Castelo (IPVC), Portugal & Research Center for Systems and Technologies (SYSTEC), University of Porto, Portugal & Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR), University of Coimbra, Portugal), João Pedro Silva (Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal), Luísa Gonçalves (Câmara Municipal de Leiria, Portugal & Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal & INESCC, NOVA IMS, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal)

With the recent advancements and implementations of technology within the global community, various regions of the world have begun to transform. The idea of smart t...

Developing and Designing Circular Cities: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Elżbieta Ryńska (Warsaw University of Technology, Poland)

As the world continues to see an expansion of technological innovations, highly populated areas are starting to adopt sustainable solutions to become more energy eff...

Social, Economic, and Environmental Impacts Between Sustainable Financial Systems and Financial Markets

Magdalena Ziolo (University of Szczecin, Poland)

Sustainable development is necessary to counteract and mitigate the impact of socially harmful forces in a globalized world. However, sustainable development and its...

Technological Innovations for Sustainability and Business Growth

Geetika Jain (UP Technical University, Lucknow, India), Harjit Singh (Amity University, Noida, India), Shahriar Akter (University of Wollongong, Australia), Alka Munjal (Amity University, Noida, India), Harpal S. Grewal (Claflin University, USA)

With the world uniting to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, change lies ahead for businesses. These organizations must rethink strategies and business behavior...

Handbook of Research on the Conservation and Restoration of Tropical Dry Forests

Rahul Bhadouria (University of Delhi, India), Sachchidanand Tripathi (University of Delhi, India), Pratap Srivastava (University of Allahabad, India), Pardeep Singh (University of Delhi, India)

Tropical dry forests are the most exploited and endangered ecosystems in the world. A combination of climatic and human factors often reduce these forests to patches...

Innovative Waste Management Technologies for Sustainable Development

Rouf Ahmad Bhat (Sri Pratap College, India), Humaira Qadri (Sri Pratap College, India & Cluster University Srinagar, India), Khursheed Ahmad Wani (Government Degree College Bijbehara, India), Gowhar Hamid Dar (Sri Pratap College, India & Cluster University Srinagar, India), Mohammad Aneesul Mehmood (Sri Pratap College, India & Cluster University Srinagar, India)

A rapidly growing population, industrialization, modernization, luxury life style, and overall urbanization are associated with the generation of enhanced wastes. Th...

Global Approaches to Sustainability Through Learning and Education

Abdalmuttaleb M.A. Musleh Al-Sartawi (Ahlia University, Bahrain), Khaled Hussainey (University of Portsmouth, UK), Azzam Hannoon (American University in the Emirates, UAE), Allam Hamdan (Ahlia University, Bahrain)

Unequal distribution of wealth, poverty, pollution, and gender inequality are just a few of the problems we face and struggle to eliminate. Sustainable development o...

Cases on Green Energy and Sustainable Development

Peter Yang (Case Western Reserve University, USA)

Despite the urgent need for action, there is a widespread lack of understanding of the benefits of using green energy sources for not only reducing carbon emissions...

Intellectual, Scientific, and Educational Influences on Sustainability Research

Rosario Adapon Turvey (Lakehead University, Canada), Sreekumari Kurissery (Lakehead University, Canada)

Over the last few decades, the new discipline of sustainability science (SS) has evolved with a phenomenal rise in knowledge production, research, and publications,...

Technology-Driven Innovation in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Anna Visvizi (Deree – The American College of Greece, Greece & Effat University, Saudi Arabia), Saad Bakry (King Saud University, Saudi Arabia), Miltiadis D. Lytras (Deree – The American College of Greece, Greece & Effat University, Saudi Arabia), Wadee Alhalabi (Effat University, Saudi Arabia)

The ongoing economic development and differentiation of the economic and social sustainability models in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries requires sophis...

Driving the Development, Management, and Sustainability of Cognitive Cities

Kiran Ahuja (DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology, India), Arun Khosla (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, India)

The technological advancements of today not only affect individual’s personal lives. They also affect the way urban communities regard the improvement of their resid...

Novel Technologies and Systems for Food Preservation

Pedro Dinis Gaspar (University of Beira Interior, Portugal), Pedro Dinho da Silva (University of Beira Interior, Portugal)

The increasing demand for food as well as changes in consumption habits have led to the greater availability and variety of food with a longer shelf life. However, t...

Bioeconomical Solutions and Investments in Sustainable City Development

José G. Vargas-Hernández (University of Guadalajara, Mexico), Justyna Anna Zdunek-Wielgołaska (Warsaw University of Technology, Poland)

Spatial development is a discipline aimed at the protection of specific values and rational development by stimulating economic processes. Modern practices challenge...

Optimizing the Use of Farm Waste and Non-Farm Waste to Increase Productivity and Food Security: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Leighton Naraine (Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College, St. Kitts-Nevis)

Traditional farming systems have dominated the agricultural sector for the past few centuries. However, the past few years have proven that new, non-traditional farm...

Handbook of Research on International Collaboration, Economic Development, and Sustainability in the Arctic

Vasilii Erokhin (Harbin Engineering University, China), Tianming Gao (Harbin Engineering University, China), Xiuhua Zhang (Harbin Engineering University, China)

Global interest in the exploration of the Arctic has been growing rapidly. As the Arctic becomes a global resource base and trade corridor between the continents, it...

Handbook of Research on Rural Sociology and Community Mobilization for Sustainable Growth

Qaiser Rafique Yasser (Centre for Rural Economy, Pakistan)

Rural areas are a key sector in every nation’s economy due to a sizeable majority of the population living therein, as well as their impact on global agriculture and...

Impacts of Violent Conflicts on Resource Control and Sustainability

Esther Akumbo Nyam (Plateau State University, Nigeria), Asiru Hameed Tunde (Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Nigeria)

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as globally, climatic threats are taking place in countries that have been thrown into economic recession, disint...

Practice and Progress in Social Design and Sustainability

Kin Wai Michael Siu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Yin Lin Wong (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong)

Designers provide creative solutions for user problems and identify the needs of users in a given environment. However, it is often difficult to understand the socia...

Handbook of Research on Methods and Tools for Assessing Cultural Landscape Adaptation

Isabel de Sousa Rosa (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Joana Corte Lopes (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Ricardo Ribeiro (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Ana Mendes (University of Lisbon, Portugal)

In a globalizing and expanding world, the need for research centered on analysis, representation, and management of landscape components has become critical. By prov...

Promoting Global Environmental Sustainability and Cooperation

Sofia Idris (Independent Researcher, Pakistan)

Due to natural factors and human activity, nature has been changing since the beginning of time. As the environment continuously undergoes such transitions, it is ne...

Driving Green Consumerism Through Strategic Sustainability Marketing

Farzana Quoquab (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia), Ramayah Thurasamy (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Jihad Mohammad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia)

The use of environmentally safe products is an emerging and popular trend throughout various industries. Product manufacturing and sales has changed in order to inco...

Entrepreneurship and Business Development in the Renewable Energy Sector

Adrian Dumitru Tantau (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania), Laurenţiu Cătălin Frăţilă (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

The need for clean sources of energy has increased dramatically as the realities of climate change have begun to effect life on earth. As a result, the demand for pi...

Technological Tools for Value-Based Sustainable Relationships in Health: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Mosad Zineldin (Linnaeus University, Sweden), Valentina Vasicheva (Linnaeus University, Sweden)

The reach of technological advances can be found in many aspects of life, including the world of medical and healthcare. It is essential to understand these technolo...

Sustainable Local Energy Planning and Decision Making: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Vangelis Marinakis (National Technical University of Athens, Greece)

It is imperative to promote and maintain sustainability in all areas of the world. By developing effective energy usage frameworks, regional communities can better a...

Sustainable Potato Production and the Impact of Climate Change

Sunil Londhe (International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF), India)

The potato is a significant food around the globe in the grand scheme of consumption. However, changes in the Earth’s climate are threatening to negatively impact th...

Handbook of Research on Green Economic Development Initiatives and Strategies

M. Mustafa Erdoğdu (Marmara University, Turkey), Thankom Arun (University of Essex, UK), Imran Habib Ahmad (Global Green Growth Institute, South Korea)

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today, as it affects all sectors of life, be it global economics or human rights activism; timely...

Impact of Water Pollution on Human Health and Environmental Sustainability

A. Elaine McKeown (Independent Researcher, USA), George Bugyi (Pennsylvania State University, USA)

This title is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it is one of the best-selling reference books within the Environmental, Agricultural, and Physical Sciences su...

Impact of Meat Consumption on Health and Environmental Sustainability

Talia Raphaely (Curtin University, Australia), Dora Marinova (Curtin University, Australia)

This reference book is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it one of the best-selling within the Environmental, Agricultural, and Physical Sciences subject area...

Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Economics

Ken D. Thomas (Auburn University, USA)

With a current world population that exceeds seven billion, resource consumption awareness is more important than ever. Investing in sustainable technologies and ren...

Handbook of Research on Pedagogical Innovations for Sustainable Development

Ken D. Thomas (Auburn University, USA), Helen E. Muga (University of Mount Union, USA)

Education is a key component for progress in both the developed and developing world. It is imperative that society has access to new strides made in the area of sus...

Sustainability Science for Social, Economic, and Environmental Development

Nilanjan Ghosh (Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited, India), Anandajit Goswami (The Energy and Resources Institute, India)

While the effects of climate change become ever more apparent and pressing, the discussion of sustainable practices and environmental protection is a common overture...

E-Innovation for Sustainable Development of Rural Resources During Global Economic Crisis

Zacharoula Andreopoulou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece), Vagis Samathrakis (Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Greece), Soulla Louca (University of Nicosia, Cyprus), Maro Vlachopoulou (University of Macedonia, Greece)

Implementation of technology into social and economic developments have provided key strengths in improving competitiveness and meeting the demands of modern society...

Sustainability Integration for Effective Project Management

Gilbert Silvius (HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands & Van Aetsveld, The Netherlands), Jennifer Tharp (Mastodon Consulting, USA)

Although it remains one of the most significant challenges in recent years, companies are beginning to integrate the ideas of sustainability into organized projects...

Editor(s) Biography

Ayman Batisha holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Cairo University. He has been practicing, consulting, training, and researching in Sustainability for over twenty-four years, and he taught graduate courses at Cairo University. He is a certified consultant civil engineer and has published more than 80 research papers and articles focusing on the areas of Sustainability, Environment, Water Knowledge, and Civil Engineering. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability Book Series. He is the founding General Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Sustainability. He has been honored with the first prize for the best research by the League of Arab States. He is a five-time winner of the Certificate of Appreciation; three-times from Ministers of Water Resources, Environment, and Public Works, and two-times from Cairo University, Egypt. He has held the positions of Chairman of the First European Conference of Mining Engineering, member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Limnological Review, and member of the editorial board of a number of international journals. He has also served as an International Committee Member for numerous International Conferences.