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Urban and Building Science
Advancement in Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technologies
Brief Introduction Against the accelerating transition toward low-carbon and sustainable energy systems, cities and the built environment are becoming primary arenas for renewable energy deployment, energy efficiency improvement, and infrastructure decarbonization. Integrating clean energy generation, storage, and intelligent energy management into urban and industrial systems is essential for advancing sustainable urban development, resilient infrastructure, and climate-responsive communities. This Issue, “ Advancement in Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technologies ,” is launched to publish outstanding contributions from the Global Forum on Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technologies (RENEWTECH2026) , to be held on October 14–15, 2026 , in Amsterdam, Netherlands, aiming to bring together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss recent advances, challenges, and future directions in clean energy and sustainability. This issue is an important platform to publish outstanding ideas, thoughts, models, techniques, strategies, cases, and practices on renewable energy systems, sustainable technologies, energy efficiency, and low-carbon solutions. The contributions reflect interdisciplinary approaches and practical insights aimed at supporting global transitions toward sustainable and resilient energy systems. This Issue welcomes: Original research papers (≥6000 words, excluding references, affiliations, tables, and figures) Review papers (no maximum length) High-quality short communications and perspective articles The Issue Themes This Issue aims to cover topics including, but not limited to: Solar energy technologies Wind energy systems Energy storage and battery technologies Climate change mitigation and sustainability Environmental impacts and resource management Education, workforce, and capacity building in renewable energy Renewable energy integration in industry Innovation and emerging sustainable technologies Academic Editors Prof. P.V. Aravind (a.purushothaman.vellayani@rug.nl) University of Groningen, Netherlands Official website: https://www.rug.nl/staff/a.purushothaman.vellayani/?lang=en Prof. Ali Razban (arazban@purdue.edu) Purdue University, USA Official website: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/profile/arazban Prof. Hongwei Wu (h.wu6@herts.ac.uk) University of Hertfordshire, UK Official website: https://researchprofiles.herts.ac.uk/en/persons/hongwei-wu/ Prof. Gordon Huang (Gordon.Huang@uregina.ca) University of Regina, Canada Official website: https://www.uregina.ca/engineering/directory/gordon-huang.html Prof. Emin Taner Elmas (e.taner.elmas@igdir.edu.tr) Igdir University, Turkey Official website: https://abs.igdir.edu.tr/personnel/e-taner-elmas Submission Guideline To submit your manuscript, please visit the Urban and Building Science journal website: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/ubs Author submission guidelines can be found at: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/ubs/instructionForAuthors There is N o Article Processing Charge (APC) for all submissions and accepted papers. All manuscripts will undergo peer review in accordance with the journal’s established policies and procedures. Final acceptance will be based on the peer-review reports and the evaluation of the Academic Editors and the Editor-in-Chief. Decisions will be made by the Editor-in-Chief or Academic Editors who have no conflicts of interest with any of the authors. Important Dates Submission opens: 1 September 2026 Submission deadline: 31 January 2027 Expected publication: before 30 June 2027 All accepted papers will be published in the earliest available issue.
Urban and Building Science
Deadline: 31 Jan 2027Proceedings of the Global Forum on Earth Science, Climate Change & Sustainability
Brief Introduction The Global Forum on Earth Science, Climate Change & Sustainability (EARTHCLIMATEFORUM2026) serves as an international platform for researchers, scientists, industry experts, and policymakers to exchange knowledge on recent scientific advances and pressing challenges related to climate change and environmental sustainability. This forum features selected peer-reviewed contributions addressing earth system processes, climate impacts, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and sustainable development frameworks. The presented studies emphasize interdisciplinary methodologies and practical applications, supporting informed decision-making and advancing global efforts toward climate-resilient and low-carbon societies. As the official publishing partner of the Global Forum on Earth Science, Climate Change & Sustainability, Urban and Building Science , in collaboration with the forum, is pleased to launch the Proceedings of the Global Forum on Earth Science, Climate Change & Sustainability Issue. This Issue provides an important platform to publish original research, review articles, and high-quality communications on climate science, earth system dynamics, sustainable development, and related technologies. Contributions reflecting interdisciplinary approaches and practical insights that support global transitions toward resilient, low-carbon, and sustainable societies are particularly welcome. This Issue welcomes: Original research papers (≥6000 words, excluding references, affiliations, tables, and figures) Review papers (no maximum length) High-quality short communications and perspective articles The Issue Themes This Issue aims to cover topics including, but not limited to: Climate science & earth system dynamics Global warming trends & extreme weather events Carbon cycle, greenhouse gases & emission pathways Urban sustainability & smart cities Environmental pollution & circular economy Climate change & global security Renewable energy technologies & clean power transition Geoscience, geology & earth surface processes Water management and conservation of water resources Renewable energy technologies and monument care principles: synergies and conflicts Academic Editors Dr. Tomas Hajek (tomaseliezer.hajek@seznam.cz) International Association of Landscape Archaeology, Czech Republic Official website: https://linkedin.com/in/tomáš-hájek-61939412b Prof. Nese Yilmaz (nyilmaz@istanbul.edu.tr) Istanbul University, Turkey Official website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nese-Yilmaz-5 Prof. Hashem Akbari (hashem.akbari@concordia.ca) Concordia University, Canada Official website: https://www.concordia.ca/news/media-relations/experts/expert-profile.html?epid=m_gczLls-MzLY2ElmU5erQ Prof. Yanfang Sang (sangyf@igsnrr.ac.cn) Email: sangyf@igsnrr.ac.cn Official website: https://people.ucas.edu.cn/~sangyanfang?language=en Prof. Gordon Huang (gh.huang.ca@outlook.com) University of Regina, Canada Official website: https://www.scirp.org/journal/detailedInforofeditorialboard?personid=8913 Submission Guideline To submit your manuscript, please visit the Urban and Building Science journal website: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/ubs Author submission guidelines can be found at: https://www.sciltp.com/journals/ubs/instructionForAuthors There is N o Article Processing Charge (APC) for all submissions and accepted papers. All manuscripts will undergo peer review in accordance with the journal’s established policies and procedures. Final acceptance will be based on the peer-review reports and the evaluation of the Academic Editors and the Editor-in-Chief. Decisions will be made by the Editor-in-Chief or Academic Editors who have no conflicts of interest with any of the authors. Important Dates Submission opens: 1 October 2026 Submission deadline: 28 February 2027 Expected publication: before 30 June 2027 All accepted papers will be published in the earliest available issue.
Urban and Building Science
Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
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