This paper has been contributed on the basis of three main goals, namely, to identify the
research gaps, challenges and open issues in the academic literature related to the …

Amidst the battle against sustainability challenges, global attention is increasingly directed
towards urban development. A comprehensive review of current literature pertaining to …

Emerging economies are struggling with proper and efficient management of waste due to
their constrained resources and weak management. In recent days, this crisis has worsened …

Smart cities are technological settlements using the collected data to utilize resources and
services effectively by combining information and communication technologies with various …

Abstract In the Sub-Himalayan foothills region of eastern India, floods are considered the
most powerful annually occurring natural disaster, which cause severe losses to the socio …

Determining criteria weights is a frequent issue in multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)
techniques. The weight given to various criteria can have a significant impact on a decision's …

The intensification of drought conditions in arid and semi-arid regions coupled with the
growing population increased water demands (domestic, and irrigation). It signifies the …

Abstract Urban Digital Twins (UDTs) offer a promising avenue for advancing sustainable
urban development by mirroring physical environments and complex urban dynamics. Such …

Waterlogging in subway stations has a devastating impact on normal operation of important
urban facilities and can cause harm to passengers and property. It is difficult to assess the …

In transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), deploying charging infrastructure for battery electric
vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) …