Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers. Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

BAHETH International Journal - Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

“BAHETH” in Architecture, Engineering, and Technology, is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original academic research in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. The journal welcomes research in the Arabic Language with an English Abstract. Papers submitted to this journal in Arabic must be presented in the English Language in the conference.

Find out more about BAHETH International Journal here.

Anna Visvizi

SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland & Effat College of Business, Effat University, Jeddah, KSA.

Anna Visvizi, Ph.D. (dr hab.), economist and political scientist, editor, researcher and political consultant with extensive experience in academia, think-tank and government sectors, including the OECD. A practiced team-worker, researcher, analyst and lecturer, Professor Visvizi’s expertise covers issues pertinent to the intersection of politics, economics, and ICT. This translates in her research on applied aspects of ICT, especially AI and blockchain, in such domains as smart cities/smart villages, geopolitics, and business management. In her work, Professor Visvizi places emphasis on engaging academia, the think-tank sector and decision-makers in dialogue to ensure well-founded and evidence-driven policymaking. Professor Visvizi is the Editor-in-Chief of Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy (#TGPPP).

Simon Elias Bibri

Department of Computer Science and Department of Planning and Architecture, Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

Simon Elias Bibri is an Assistant Professor and Researcher in the area of data-driven smart sustainable cities of the future at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Computer and Information Science and Department of Architecture and Planning, Trondheim, Norway.

He has pursued a long academic journey resulting in an educational background encompassing knowledge from different disciplines at the intersection of science, technology, and society—namely computer science, engineering science, systems science, environmental science, as well as the social sciences.  

He has earned several Master’s degrees from different Swedish universities, namely Lund University, West University, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Malmö University, Stockholm University, and Mid-Sweden University. He graduated with a PhD degree in computer science with a major in ICT and sustainable urban development from NTNU. His PhD thesis is entitled, "A Novel Model for Data-Driven Smart Sustainable Cities of the Future: A Strategic Planning Process of Transformative Change towards Sustainability”

Before embarking on his long academic journey, he had served as a green ICT and sustainability strategist, IT manager, software development engineer, researcher, and consultant. He has carried out several research and consulting projects pertaining to smart sustainable urbanism, big data analytics for urban sustainability transformation, data strategies for common good-oriented urban development, sustainable business model innovation, and sustainable ICT strategies. He has authored five books, edited two books, and is currently working on his six books.

His current research interests include sustainable development goals, urban planning and design, smart sustainable urbanism, data-driven scientific urbanism, large-scale Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), environmental sustainability, environmental governance, circular economy, sustainability transitions, integrated green and smart energy technologies, futures studies, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and the future of the Internet.  

Orlando Troisi

Department of Business Science – Management and Innovation Systems, University of Salerno.

Orlando Troisi, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in Economics and Business Management at the Department of Business Sciences - Management and Innovation Systems of the University of Salerno. He is a member of the working group of Social Audit and of the Observatory on Sustainability and Performances of Institutions at the University of Salerno. Member of the Board of Directors of the SIMAS Research Center, “Systems for Innovation and Sustainability Management” - University of Salerno. His research interests cover Services Marketing and Management, Strategic and Innovation Management and Information Technology,Big Data Management. He published several articles in international Journals (e.g. Industrial Marketing Management, Computers in Human Behavior, Marketing Theory, Land Use Policy, Journal of Behavior and Information Technology, International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal). At present, he is reviewer for several international journals. He is Associate Editor of the “International Journal of Business and Management”.

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers.  

Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.  

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.  

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

Important Note:

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract (250/300 words) through the website and before the abstract submission deadline.
• The abstract should clearly state the purpose, results, and conclusions of the work to be described in the final paper.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an abstract writing template to submit the abstract file accordingly.

To download the Abstract Writing Template, Click Here

Step 2: Abstract Review

• Upon submission, an abstract will undergo a preliminary evaluation process by members of our scientific committee.
• A relevant topic of the conference should be proposed with clear writing, aims, and objectives of the study clearly presented and sound literature and methodology of the work.
• The author will receive a notification by email, within 2 weeks, of:
• A relevant topic of the conference should be proposed with clear writing, aims, and objectives of the study clearly presented and sound literature and methodology of the work.
• The author will receive a notification by email, within 2 weeks, of:
• Approval, after which they will be requested to prepare and submit their full/short paper submissions.
• Rejection, if the topic proposed does not fit the theme of the conference.

Step 3: Paper Submission & Preliminary Review

• The Full/ Long paper submission is 4,000 – 6,000+ words in length.
• The paper should state the major issue(s) addressed, the potential significance of the work, the theoretical and methodological approach(es) pursued, major findings, conclusions, implications, and relevant scholarly references.
• Upon participation type selection and payment confirmation (see conference fees and participant’s instructions), a full/long paper will be included in the conference abstracts book as well as be considered for publication with and in the selected publisher/ journal/ volume.
• The author must submit the paper using the writing template and through our online system or conference email before the paper submission deadline. 
• The full paper should be written in English to be considered for publication in ASTI or IEREK Press Journals (ESSD, ARChive, Resourceedings only).
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.
• All presentations must be prepared and presented in the English language as it is the official language of the conference.

Step 4: Similarity Check/ Plagiarism Detection

All Chapters will be screened for similarity using iThenticate; a Turnitin Plagiarism detection software, used for academic publishers. Springer Similarity guidelines are as follows:

• Max. % from all sources: 10-15%
• Max. % from one source: 3-5%
• Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
• Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities  

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Step 5: Payment Completion & Confirmation

Once Preliminary approval for presentation at the conference and/or consideration for publication is granted, authors will be expected to complete payment in reference to the Conference Fees before the peer review process can begin.

Note: 
In preliminary evaluation, the research paper will be inspected against its readability, originality, structure, and relevance to the conference theme/ topics. If the paper gets acceptance by one reviewer, a preliminary acceptance notification will be sent to the author in addition to a proforma invoice requesting payment. As soon as payment is confirmed and done successfully, corresponding official documents can be issued from our end such as:

• A signed/stamped preliminary acceptance letter
• Receipt of Payment
• Visa Invitation Letter

Step 6: Rigorous Peer Review Process 

Only after payment is confirmed,

- and the full paper submission deadline reached, a submitted full-length paper is assigned to an Editor from the Editorial Board, in alignment with IEREK’s and the respective publisher’s revision SOP (double-blind process).

- Each paper is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.

- Once a decision is made by the Editors, IEREK Editors will communicate one of the following three final decisions:

• Accepted without comments
• Revise and Resubmit – Minor or Major revision
• Final Rejection

- If modifications are in order, authors will be sent the relevant instructions and a deadline will be set. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.

• A back and forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).

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Prof. Sameer Alam

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore

Prof. Sameer Alam is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore. He is also the Deputy Director of Air Traffic Management Research Institute and Co-Director of SAAB-NTU Joint Research Lab at NTU Singapore. He also serves as a technical advisor to the Middle East Regional Monitoring Agency of the ICAO, technical advisor to the Ministry of Transport Bahrain, technical advisor to Saab Singapore, Editorial Board member of Elsevier Transportation Research Part-C and Program Committee member for the US & Europe ATM R&D Seminar. Sameer obtained PhD in Computer Sc. (2008) with specialization in Machine Learning from University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed research papers, two books and two patents in the area of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning applied to Air Transportation. His research interest is in AI-Human Hybrid systems for Intelligent Air Transportation Systems. His research work has won several competitive awards including seven (7) Best Paper awards in international research conferences (ATM R&D Seminar, ICRAT, DASC etc.), Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year Award (Australia), Fresh Science award (Australia), ANU Science Medal (Australia), UNSW Inventor of the Year (finalist) Award.

Prof. Mamun Bin Ibne Reaz

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia (UKM)

Prof. Mamun Bin Ibne Reaz is a Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia and specializes in IC design, Biomedical sensors and Smart home. He has been a Senior Associate of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy since 2008. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE. His current focus is on capacitive electromyography sensors, Biomedical Signal Processing using AI, and RFID IC. He was previously at Multimedia University and International Islamic University Malaysia. He has been a visiting professor in South Korea and Trinidad. He was also a visiting scientist in Bangladesh awarded by ICTP, Italy. He is the author/co-author/editor of more than 400 research articles and books in design automation, IC design for biomedical applications and Smart Home. He is also the recipient of more than 70 research grants (national and international).

Dr. Ching Seong Tan

Terra Phoenix Group of Companies

Dr. Ching Seong Tan spun off the Terra Phoenix Group from the position of Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University in 2016. Today, the spin off has covered 4 countries with more than 300 staff and 8 offices in the region. He is also the recipient of J. William Fulbright Award 2012/2013. He has co-authored an engineering text book in applied engineering failure analysis. He published more than 30 peer reviewed journal papers as well as more than 40 peer reviewed conference papers. He has more than 10 patents granted in the area of Sustainable System and Li-Fi system. He is the recipient of ShaoXing 330 Talent Award, China.

He received his first degree in 1998 at the University of Malaya, the oldest university in Malaysia. He then worked in Schlumberger (Drilling and Measurement) as the Drilling Services Engineer before joining NTU Singapore for his PhD in Engineering in 2002. Upon receiving his PhD degree from NTU, he is also the research engineer in A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Singapore. Academically, he has served in various institutions as department head, research centre chair, and research team leader since 2005. He has also been invited to deliver technical and educational speeches in USA, China, Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan, etc

IEREK Press

The Academic Research Community (ARChive)

Vol 3, issue #2 (2019): Recent Studies in Urban Sustainability and Future Cities' Planning

Publication link: https://press.ierek.com/index.php/ARChive/issue/view/32/showToc

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Resilient and Responsible Smart Cities - Volume 1

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030635664

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Resilient and Responsible Smart Cities - Volume 2

(Selected Papers) Publication link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030864989

Springer

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) Series.

Resilient and Responsible Smart Cities - Edition 2

Publication link: (In Press)