HRICTAES2019: Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on ICT Applications for Environmental Sustainability |
Website | https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/3951 |
Abstract registration deadline | January 27, 2020 |
Submission deadline | March 27, 2020 |
Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on ICT Applications for Environmental Sustainability
Editors
António Miguel Rosado da Cruz (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
Estrela Ferreira Cruz (Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo, Portugal)
Call for Chapters
January 27, 2020: Chapter Proposal Submission Deadline
March 27, 2020: Full Chapter Submission
May 29, 2020: Revised Chapter Submission
Introduction
Global warming, and climate change in general, is posing several challenges to human kind. The planet that we live on is not the same where our parents lived in and will not be the same that our children will inherit. Responses to climate change are slowly being put into practice, trying to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, addressing issues that endanger biodiversity, coping with effects on populations living in areas affected by coastal floods, draught and extreme heat, and mitigating effects on sectors of the economy more exposed to it, such as agriculture and tourism. Sea pollution, either through oil spills, plastic trash, or many other reasons, is also being addressed. Different knowledge areas are contributing to decrease air and sea pollution, improve shoreline defense, decrease the use of chemicals in agriculture and food chains, regulate the fishing efforts, etc. Also, ICT must take its stance for environmental sustainability and be itself more ecologically friendly, by being more energy efficient, but also by contributing to solutions that promote environmental sustainability.
Objective
The main goal of the Handbook of Research on ICT Applications for Environmental Sustainability is to discuss and analyze current methodologies, techniques, and practical solutions and trends related to the use of information systems, cyber-physical systems and other ICT related technologies for environmental sustainability in a comprehensive way. The overall objectives comprise:
• To discuss the importance and the challenges associated to ICT applications for environmental sustainability;
• To analyze the state-of-the-art of existing ICT applications for environmental sustainability;
• To propose emerging technological developments and practical solutions for ICT applications for environmental sustainability;
• To present case studies of application of ICT software applications specialized in environmental sustainability.
Target Audience
The target audience of this book will be composed of professionals and researchers working in the fields of Information and communications technologies and applications for Environment and Sustainability. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support decision makers, practitioners, project leaders, and students on advances in the field of Information and communications technologies and applications for environmental sustainability.
Recommended Topics
1. Energy-efficient ICT and Applications
2. Sustainable Software Engineering
3. ICT Technologies for Sustainability
4. ICT and Applications for Green IT
5. ICT and Applications for Circular Economy
6. ICT and Applications for Climate Change Risk Assessment
7. ICT and Applications for Coastal flooding and erosion and Shoreline Protection
8. ICT and Applications for Fighting Climate Change and Global Warming
9. ICT and Applications for Simulation of Environmental Events
10. ICT and Applications for Catastrophic Events Forecasting and Prevention (such as flooding, storm surges, heavy precipitation, heat waves, wildfires, increased air pollution levels, etc.)
11. ICT and Applications for Sustainable Development (including agriculture, fisheries, tourism, human health, public safety, etc.)
12. ICT and Applications for Transforming Businesses towards Environmentally Sustainable actions and production systems
13. ICT and Applications for facing Societal Challenges exacerbated by Climate Change
14. ICT and Applications for Transforming Society towards Environmental Sustainability
15. ICT and Applications for mitigating Global Warming effects on sectors more exposed to climate change, such as Energy, Water, Agriculture and Tourism
16. ICT and Applications for Sustainable Infrastructures (including smart energy-efficient buildings, cities, factories)
17. ICT and Applications to accelerate the Energy Transition
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to optionally submit on or before January 27, 2020, a 1,000 to 3,000 word chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by March 27, 2020, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission.
All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Handbook of Research on ICT Applications for Environmental Sustainability.
All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process. All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery®TM online submission manager.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2020.
Important Dates
January 27, 2020: Chapter Proposal Submission Deadline
February 10, 2019: Notification of Acceptance
March 27, 2020: Full Chapter Submission
April 29, 2020: Review Results Returned to Authors
May 29, 2020: Revised Chapter Submission
June 30, 2020: Final Acceptance Notification to Authors
Inquiries
Dr. António Miguel Rosado da Cruz
miguel.cruz@estg.ipvc.pt
Dr. Estrela Ferreira Cruz
estrela.cruz@estg.ipvc.pt