(ISSN 2766-6190)
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research (AEER) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality peer-reviewed papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of environmental science and engineering. Work at any scale, from molecular biology to ecology, is welcomed.
Main research areas include (but are not limited to):
- Atmospheric pollutants
- Air pollution control engineering
- Climate change
- Ecological and human risk assessment
- Environmental management and policy
- Environmental impact and risk assessment
- Environmental microbiology
- Ecosystem services, biodiversity and natural capital
- Environmental economics
- Control and monitoring of pollutants
- Remediation of polluted soils and water
- Fate and transport of contaminants
- Water and wastewater treatment engineering
- Solid waste treatment
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research publishes a variety of article types (Original Research, Review, Communication, Opinion, Comment, Conference Report, Technical Note, Book Review, etc.). We encourage authors to be succinct; however, authors should present their results in as much detail as necessary. Reviewers are expected to emphasize scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 6.2 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 16.2 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 9 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Smart and Sustainable Approaches to Water Resources Management
Submission Deadline: May 30, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Waheb A. Jabbar, PhD
Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, College of Engineering, Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Research Interests: Internet of Things; Cyber-Physical Systems; 5G and Beyond; Wireless Networks; Smart Environment
About This Topic
The increasing pressures on global water systems due to climate change, population growth, and industrial demand have made sustainable water management more critical than ever. To ensure water security, resilience, and environmental sustainability, there is a growing need to integrate smart technologies, data-driven decision-making, and innovative engineering practices into water resource planning and operations.
This special issue focuses on the intersection of sustainability and digital innovation in water resources management. It aims to highlight emerging solutions and practical strategies that enhance water use efficiency, improve system monitoring and control, support informed policy-making, and promote resilience in the face of hydrological and climatic uncertainties.
With advances in IoT, AI, digital twins, remote sensing, and real-time data analytics, water systems can now be managed more intelligently—optimising performance, reducing losses, and supporting adaptive infrastructure. Meanwhile, the importance of community engagement, equitable access, and ecological preservation must remain central to sustainable development goals.
This issue welcomes contributions that explore both technical and interdisciplinary approaches, including smart infrastructure, nature-based solutions, climate adaptation strategies, and socio-economic implications in water governance.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Smart monitoring, sensing, and Internet of Things for water networks
- AI and Machine Learning applications in water resources modelling and management
- Digital Twins and simulation tools for sustainable water infrastructure
- Water quality forecasting and decision support systems
- Urban water systems and climate-resilient infrastructure
- Nature-based and integrated water management approaches
- Community-led water governance and stakeholder engagement
- Water-energy nexus and resource recovery
- Case studies on real-world implementations of smart water systems
Original research articles, review papers, case studies, and perspective pieces that contribute to the advancement of smart and sustainable water resource management are encouraged.
Keywords:
- Smart Water Systems
- Sustainable Water Management
- IoT And AI in Water
- Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
- Digital Twins
- Water-Energy Nexus
- Nature-Based Solutions
- Water Governance
- Environmental Monitoring
Manuscript Submission Information
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