Sustainable Technologies, Systems and Policies
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The journal publishes fundamental and applied research papers, reviews, problem statements and case studies in the primary areas of water and energy sustainability with a focus on sustainable generation, utilization and integrated resources management. The scope covers mirco to macro levels in the development and implementation of sustainable solutions. Contributions fall into one of three themes: 1) Technologies associated with the sustainable generation, utilization, recovery, reuse and recycling. The journal publishes papers on relevant scientific and technological advances, technology assessments and approaches to support technology development; 2) Integrated systems of multiple technical components to achieve sustainable generation, utilization, recovery, reuse and recycling. The scope of journal includes includes the areas of systems analysis, integration, design, operations and management; and 3) Policy making and the translation of policies into regulations, legislation and governance mechanisms to enable the implementation of sustainable technologies and systems. Within these areas the journal covers a broad range of topics including experimental work, testing, modelling, simulation, optimisation, design and development, monitoring and control, decision-making, integrated resources management, economics, environmental assessment, social impact assessment, policy, and regulations, legislation, and governance. The journal caters for inter-disciplinary contributions to reflect the scientific, technical, economical and social challenges involved in the development and implementation of sustainable solutions. The journal specifically excludes the field of sustainable buildings.