Aims & Scope

SIMETA: Journal of Sustainability in Management, Engineering, Technology, and Arts aims to provide a rigorous and inclusive scholarly platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality research that advances theoretical understanding and practical insight in the fields of sustainable management, engineering, and technology.

SIMETA seeks to publish scholarly works that engage with contemporary issues in sustainable technology adoption, green innovation, and management strategies, encouraging critical analysis, contextual understanding, and innovative approaches that contribute to meaningful academic discourse and sustainable development at national and global levels.

Research Areas

SIMETA publishes original and high-quality manuscripts, including empirical research articles, conceptual papers, bibliometric analyses, and systematic literature reviews (including PRISMA guidelines), within (but not limited to) the following areas:

Core Topics

  • Product, Services and Process Innovation - Innovative product design, service models, and process optimization for sustainability
  • Managerial Innovation and Sustainability - Strategic management for energy transition, circular economy, and sustainable technology adoption
  • Engineering and Technology for Sustainability - Technologies for electric vehicles, batteries, waste treatment, and energy optimization
  • Digitalization and Automation - Applications of AI and IoT in energy, automotive, waste management, and industrial sectors
  • Arts - Minimizing the environmental impact of artistic creation through eco-friendly materials (recycled, natural pigments), reducing waste in exhibitions, and adopting energy-efficient practices
  • Policy, Society, and Business Models - Public policies, behavioral studies, and innovative business models for sustainable technology
  • Research Methodologies - Quantitative, qualitative, and bibliometric research approaches in sustainable innovation

Engineering Disciplines Covered

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Materials Engineering and Metallurgy
  • Arts and Architecture
  • Other engineering disciplines

Management and Technology Fields

  • Strategic Management and Innovation
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain and Circular Economy
  • Green Technology and Sustainability Management
  • Energy Transition and Policy
  • Technology Management and Digital Transformation

Methodological Approach

SIMETA welcomes studies employing quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches, as well as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives. Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate methodological rigor, clear theoretical contribution, relevance to sustainable development goals (SDGs), and practical significance in advancing sustainable innovation.