Call for Special Issue

Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST)

Advancing Emerging Research Through Thematic Collections

The Journal of Sustainable Smart Technologies (JSST) periodically publishes Special Issues dedicated to emerging research areas, interdisciplinary innovations, and global sustainability challenges.

Special Issues bring together high-quality scholarly contributions focused on a specific theme, providing researchers with an opportunity to present cutting-edge discoveries, innovative technologies, and practical solutions that address contemporary scientific and societal needs.

Each Special Issue is managed by experienced Guest Editors under the supervision of the Editor-in-Chief and follows the same rigorous editorial standards and double-blind peer review process as regular issues.

Objectives of Special Issues

JSST Special Issues are designed to:

  • Highlight emerging research trends and technological innovations.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Address critical global sustainability challenges.
  • Promote high-impact research with practical applications.
  • Foster collaboration among researchers, industry, and policymakers.
  • Support research contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Areas of Interest

Special Issues may focus on topics including, but not limited to:

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems

  • Responsible Artificial Intelligence
  • Explainable AI
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • AI for Sustainable Development

Internet of Things and Smart Systems

  • Smart Agriculture
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
  • Smart Healthcare
  • Smart Cities
  • Intelligent Transportation Systems

Sustainable Energy

  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Smart Grids
  • Energy Storage Systems
  • Energy Management
  • Green Hydrogen

Sustainable Computing

  • Green Computing
  • Sustainable Cloud Computing
  • Edge Computing
  • Carbon-Aware Computing
  • Resource Optimization

Industry 4.0

  • Smart Manufacturing
  • Digital Twins
  • Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Robotics and Automation

Climate and Environmental Technologies

  • Climate Monitoring
  • Environmental Intelligence
  • Circular Economy
  • Carbon Reduction Technologies
  • Sustainable Resource Management

Proposal for a Special Issue

Researchers, academic institutions, professional societies, and research organizations are invited to propose Special Issues aligned with the journal's aims and scope.

A proposal should include:

  • Proposed Special Issue title
  • Theme and objectives
  • Scope of the Special Issue
  • Relevance and expected impact
  • Proposed Guest Editor(s)
  • Tentative timeline
  • Expected number of submissions
  • List of potential contributors (optional)

Proposed Special Issue Themes

JSST welcomes proposals in emerging areas such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development
  • Smart Cities and Urban Sustainability
  • Sustainable Internet of Things
  • Green Artificial Intelligence
  • Renewable Energy and Smart Grids
  • Sustainable Cloud and Edge Computing
  • Climate Technologies and Environmental Intelligence
  • Digital Transformation for Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Circular Economy and Smart Resource Management
  • Intelligent Agriculture and Food Security
  • Sustainable Healthcare Technologies
  • Smart Water and Waste Management
  • Green Data Centers
  • Sustainable Mobility and Intelligent Transportation
  • Emerging Technologies for Climate Action

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Special Issues are encouraged to address research contributing to:

  • SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 – Climate Action

Interdisciplinary proposals addressing multiple SDGs are particularly encouraged.

Submit a Special Issue Proposal

Researchers interested in organizing a Special Issue are invited to submit a proposal to the Editorial Office.

Email: editor@jsstjournal.com

Website: https://jsstjournal.com

The Editorial Board reviews all proposals based on academic quality, relevance, originality, and alignment with the journal's mission.

Our Commitment

JSST is committed to publishing impactful Special Issues that foster international collaboration, encourage interdisciplinary research, and promote technological innovations supporting a sustainable and resilient future.

Together, we aim to advance research that creates measurable scientific, environmental, economic, and societal impact through sustainable smart technologies.