Call for Chapters: Emerging Trends and Technologies in Water Management and Conservation
Organization: IGI Global
Call for Chapters
Proposals Submission Deadline: June 2, 2024
Full Chapters Due: August 25, 2024
Submission Date: August 25, 2024
Introduction
Water is a precious and vital resource for our survival and well-being. However, the increasing population has led to a growing human demand, resulting in excessive water use for domestic, agricultural, commercial, andindustrial purposes. This overuse, combined with the effects of climate change and pollution, jeopardizes the sustainability of our environment. Faced with these challenges, it is imperative to adopt innovative approaches for the treatment, management, and preservation of water resources that go beyond conventional methods. This will ensure equitable access to high-quality water and safeguard a sustainable future for future generations.
Objective
This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the latest developments in in emerging trends and technologies applied to the management, treatment, and conservation of water resources. It will provide insights into the most significant trends in this field, with a specific emphasis on digital water management and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, intelligent communication, and control technologies in the process. Additionally, the book will delve into wastewater treatment, highlighting innovative techniques such as advanced filtration and purification processes. Moreover, it will examines water-saving technologies, exploring devices and practices that promote more efficient water use in residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial sectors. The book will also address innovative materials and advancements in water desalination, presenting the latest technologies and techniques employed to produce freshwater from seawater or brackish water.
Target Audience
The target audience for this book encompasses various sectors within the professional and academic community. Academic communities, consisting of professors, researchers, and students from universities and research institutions, will find this book to be a valuable and up-to-date reference on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Water Management and Conservation. Additionally, professionals actively working in the fields of water management and water resources will greatly benefit from the insights and information presented. This includes individuals employed in governmental and non-governmental organizations, water resource management agencies, environmental consulting firms, and engineering companies. The book will offer them a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments and advancements in the field. Furthermore, policymakers involved in the formulation of sustainable water management strategies and policies at regional, national, and international levels will find this publication highly relevant. It will provide them with valuable knowledge and insights to support their decision-making processes and the development of effective and sustainable water management practices.
Recommended Topics
• Water quality monitoring and pollution control measures • Water Quality Assessment and Prediction Modelling • Sustainable water use and conservation practices • Wastewater Engineering: Wastewater and and Recycling Treatment Methods and Technologies • Advanced Technology for WaterTreatment and purification • Technologies Methods and Processes of Water Desalination • Advanced Filtration Technologies • Water and irrigation management technologies in agriculture • Water footprint assessment and management • Water-energy-food nexus and resource optimization • Ground water Management • Innovative Approaches to Water Management in Arid Climates • Urban water management Strategies and sustainable cities • Industrial Water Management • Decentralized Water Treatment and Systems • Management of water security and safety • Digital Technologies in the Water System • Hydroinformatics • Digital Water Management • Integrated water resource management • Real-Time Water Management Systems • Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing, and smart water systems for monitoring; • Digital Twins in water and wastewater treatment systems • Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Digital Innovation for managing and monitoring water resources. • The application of artificial intelligence models and digital innovations for predicting meteorological and agricultural parameters. • Developing digital innovations for managing urban water systems • Water governance and policy frameworks • Political action and hydrodiplomacy •
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 2, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 16, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 25, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.
Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Emerging Trends and Technologies in Water Management and Conservation. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.
All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.
Important Dates
June 2, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 16, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
August 25, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
October 6, 2024: Review Results Returned
November 3, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
November 10, 2024: Final Chapter Submission
Inquiries
Mohamed MOUSSAOUI
National School of Applied Sciences of Tangier (ENSAT), Abdelmalek Essaadi University (UAE)
md.moussaoui@gmail.com
Ali RACHID
International Higher Institute of Tourism of Tangier
alirachid@gmail.com
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7579
Mohamed MOUSSAOUI/ Ali RACHID