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Sustainable development strategies for smart sustainable campus operations: global trends, challenges and opportunities
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2026.1747438

Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) worldwide are increasingly adopting the Smart Sustainable Campus (SSC) model to drive sustainability across campus operations. This systematic literature #Review (SLR) critically examines global strategies, trends, challenges, and opportunities in SSC implementation, focusing on the five core operational domains: waste management, setting and infrastructure, energy management, water management, and sustainable mobility. Based on the PRISMA Flow Chart, the research examined 90 peer-reviewed publications dated 2015–2025, sourced from Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect and Emerald Insight. The findings indicated that, despite breakthroughs already made, notably in energy management and intelligent infrastructure, gaps remain in integrated (...)

Toward better social value creation in road infrastructure: a conceptual model
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2026.1760070

Project social value has emerged as a critical dimension of sustainable road infrastructure, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, limited integrative models explain how project social value can be systematically embedded in infrastructure delivery. This study develops a conceptual model to enhance project social value in road construction through a comprehensive synthesis of prior research. The model identifies five factors: community engagement, government role, sustainability practices, organizational performance, and design, represented by 38 indicators. Grounded in stakeholder and sustainability theories, the model positions project processes as the dynamic context through which these determinants interact to generate social outcomes. The (...)

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A product service systems-led approach towards advancing sustainable human settlements in South Africa
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2026.1702835

End-user dissatisfaction in South Africa’s sustainable human settlements persists because public housing delivery remains dominated by product-oriented approaches that prioritise speed and initial affordability over lifecycle performance, durability, and long-term sustainability. These outcomes reflect structural weaknesses in governance, accountability, and post-occupancy management rather than purely technical shortcomings. In response, this study positions Product–Service Systems (PSS) as a sustainability management and governance framework for public housing delivery, rather than as a technical or consumer-driven innovation. Housing is reconceptualised as a service-integrated system in which institutional stewardship, lifecycle accountability, and resident agency are central to (...)

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#Review: Connecting the Dots by Milan Janosov
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In our increasingly interconnected world, Connecting the Dots: How data, networks, and algorithms shape our world by Milan Janosov could not be any more poignant...

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Info+
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Info+ is a long-standing data vis #Conference, held biannually in rotating locations. This year, it was hosted at Northeastern University in Boston (my alma mater),..

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#Review: Everyday Data Visualization: A Refreshing Return to Fundamentals
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A Zen Buddhist teacher, Suzuki Roshi, famously said, “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” The implication..

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#Review: Dashboards That Deliver
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Dashboards That Deliver: How to Design, Develop, and Deploy Dashboards That Work, the upcoming #book by Andy Cotgreave, Amanda Makulec, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Steve Wexler,..

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#Review of Stakeholder Whispering by Bill Shander
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Full disclosure: Bill and I met through the DVS, and have known one another for years. I received an advance copy of his #book. I..

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Automation of Systematic Reviews with Large Language Models
▻https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.06.13.25329541v1

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#Review: Become a Great Data Storyteller by Angelica Lo Duca
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I (NR) had a great discussion with Angelica Lo Duca (ALD) where we discussed her latest #book: Become a Great Data Storyteller. Angelica’s book is..

Urbanization and habitat loss: an overview of rapidly growing cities in Saudi Arabia
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1636228

The rapid spread of urban areas operates as a main element in habitat loss patterns in rapidly expanding cities of the Global South. The #Review critically examines the natural environmental challenges associated with urban expansion, with particular emphasis on their impact on habitat degradation, biodiversity loss, and weather pattern alterations. This work aims to investigate biodiversity changes in habitat structure resulting from rapid urbanization, with a primary focus on Saudi cities, supported by comparative examples from other rapidly urbanizing cities in the Global South. Urbanization in Saudi Arabia; as an example; serves as an analysis that demonstrates swift population growth’s effect on desert ecosystems combined with coastal environments along with wetland habitats. The (...)

Smart 3D-printed facades: a #Review of innovations, materials, and sustainable performance
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1610729

The construction industry faces increasing pressure to enhance energy efficiency, improve occupant comfort, and promote environmental sustainability. Smart 3D-printed facades represent a promising avenue for addressing these challenges, offering the potential for innovative architectural designs with enhanced performance characteristics. This paper is a narrative review examining the landscape of smart 3D-printed facade research between 2015 and 2025, analysing 76 relevant publications. There are significant advancements in material science, 3D printing techniques, and the integration of smart technologies into facade design. These developments demonstrate a notable capacity for improved energy performance and design flexibility. Specifically, 3D printing enables the creation of (...)

#Review: Be Data Literate (Second Edition) by Jordan Morrow
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The first edition of “Be Data Literate” by Jordan Morrow was published in 2021, and this second edition, hot on its heels, has been updated..

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Integrating life cycle assessment into green infrastructure: a systematic #Review and meta-analysis of urban sustainability strategies
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1601091

Green infrastructure (GI) is increasingly vital for cities addressing environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainability through nature-based solutions. However, the inconsistent use of life cycle assessment (LCA) methods—including variations in impact categories, data collection methods, system boundaries, and functional units—hinders effective policymaking and comparison among projects. This study conducted a systematic review and semi-quantitative meta-analysis, following PRISMA guidelines. Out of 334 publications (2014–2024) identified from Web of Science, Science Direct, and Google Scholar, 40 studies met the inclusion criteria. Analysis included critical sustainability indicators: carbon emissions, water footprint, energy use, land-use changes, and air pollution. (...)

Energy-driven circular design in the built environment: rethinking architecture and infrastructure
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1569362

This study explores the integration of energy-driven circular design principles within the built environment, aiming to foster sustainable, low-carbon cities and buildings. Currently as urbanization accelerates and environmental concerns heighten, the need for circular economy practices that promote energy efficiency, resource optimization, and waste reduction becomes increasingly urgent. However, through exploring existing literature, the study identifies the importance of energy-efficient systems and circular design, highlighting innovative approaches such as renewable energy integration, adaptive reuse of materials, and building energy optimization. This paper also examines the barriers to widespread adoption of these principles, including technological, economic, and (...)

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Strategies and challenges for green campuses
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1469274

The global environmental and ecological climate crisis necessitates urgent mitigation and adaptation measures, with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) playing a crucial role in driving the transition toward a sustainable future. This paper examines the dual approach HEIs can adopt to foster sustainability: educating future generations and implementing green campus initiatives that can serve as models for the broader community. This #Review synthesizes existing research and case studies, identifies key areas for sustainability efforts within HEIs and analyzes the barriers and potential solutions for implementing sustainable practices on campuses. The broad range of areas include energy efficiency and renewable production, emissions mitigation, water and waste management, sustainable (...)

Public–private partnerships as catalysts for green infrastructure: a three-pronged analysis of economic, environmental, and institutional factors
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1591278

As cities contend with the escalating challenges of climate change, rapid urbanization, and resource depletion, the need for sustainable infrastructure solutions has never been more urgent. Cities account for 75% of global CO2 emissions, yet efforts to implement green solutions remain fragmented. Green public–private partnerships (PPPs) offer a sustainable solution, but the mechanisms for effectively leveraging these collaborations remain underexplored. Despite growing interest in PPPs, a critical knowledge gap persists: how is PPP leveraged in tackling crucial urban challenges for advancing green infrastructure? This study critically examines how PPPs drive progress in six key sectors: renewable energy, sustainable urban mobility, water management, waste management, green building and (...)

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The Coming Knowledge-Work Supply-Chain Crisis
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Urban metabolism: a dual-perspective case study and its implications in the urban political economy of developing nations for an effective SDG framework
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1538006

Urban Metabolism is derived from a biological-based mechanism wherein a city is metaphorically analyzed from a biological perspective, which tracks the transformation of resources and addresses key questions related to self-sufficiency and consumer behavior. This research, for the first time, explores Urban Metabolism as a tool to evaluate sustainability-related framework and standards for urban regions on both global and local scales to address regional disparity and better means to devolve powers to local planning institutions. In the first half of the study, an adaptive approach was used to categorize the concept and find its connection with SDGs, wherein it was inferred that a new section under economic ecology has evolved, which requires policy interventions as its application at (...)

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Explainable AI and monocular vision for enhanced UAV navigation in smart cities: prospects and challenges
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1561404

Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) is increasingly pivotal in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations within smart cities, enhancing trust and transparency in AI-driven systems by addressing the ’black-box’ limitations of traditional Machine Learning (ML) models. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of UAV navigation and control systems, tracing the transition from conventional methods such as GPS and inertial navigation to advanced AI- and ML-driven approaches. It investigates the transformative role of XAI in UAV systems, particularly in safety-critical applications where interpretability is essential. A key focus of this study is the integration of XAI into monocular vision-based navigation frameworks, which, despite their cost-effectiveness and (...)

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Gender equality in smart sustainable cities : literature #Review
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2025.1535561

IntroductionThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has garnered significant attention globally, emphasizing the need for achieving the 17 goals that promote sustainable development. Among these, the fifth goal focuses on gender equality, which has become increasingly important in various nations. Notably, there is a recognized connection between SDG 11, which pertains to sustainable cities, and SDG 5. The concept of smart cities under SDG 11 is viewed as pivotal in enhancing gender equality. However, existing research exploring the relationship between smart cities and gender equality remains limited.MethodsThis study employs a bibliometric review technique utilizing the Bibliometrix tool to conduct a comprehensive analysis of literature related to SDG 5, SDG 11, and (...)

Climate change response measures in South African road transport sector: lessons from BRICS countries
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2024.1466707

Climate change can be mainstreamed into road transport sector and its policies by integrating mitigation actions, focusing on Green-House Gas (GHG) emission reduction, and building adaptive capacity for a climate-resilient road transport sector. Although research frequently emphasizes the difficulties of adaptation, this article explores the influence of climate change on the road transport network and examines how road transport contributes to climate change. Factors such as experiencing the costs of climate change, valuing the local ecosystem, resources availability, and political will is key to successful adaptation efforts. This article used desk research to gather information on mitigation and adaptation actions adopted by BRICS countries from various sources like government (...)

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Moving from monitoring to real-time interventions for air quality: are low-cost sensor networks ready to support urban digital twins?
▻https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2024.1500516

Modern cities now have an increasing multitude of Internet-of-Things data streams on urban phenomena, including transport, mobility, and meteorology. One area of development has been the use of low-cost sensors to complement (or in some cases, substitute for) regulatory monitoring of ambient air pollution. As part of a bigger integrated approach to monitoring cities, such as Urban Observatories, disparate live data streams can now readily be collated and disseminated via a platform to facilitate the use of hyperlocal data for real-time decision making whilst supporting longer term sustainable development goals. Urban digital twins are the next logical step on this journey and these are becoming increasingly popular as a tool, at least conceptually, to better interpret this data as (...)

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#Review: Statistical Tableau: How to Use Statistical Models and Decision Science in Tableau by Ethan Lang
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If you’re a Tableau enthusiast or simply curious about data, Ethan Lang’s Statistical Tableau is a must-read. Published in 2024, the #book’s purpose is straightforward:..

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#Review | Business 101 for the Data Professional by Jordan Morrow
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As the title suggests, this #book is written for data professionals “looking to expand your career and move over to the business side of things”..

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