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147 articles for “sustainable infrastructure.”
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System Infringement Challenges in Smart Cities
Abstract: We can increase the urban service use, improve sustainability and minimize environmental harm so that the idea of green infrastructure aims to improve the living standard of the citizens. Cybersecurity is the key issue facing smart cities. To store, process and transmit data we can use data protection, as well as the software infrastructure, all topics covered by cybersecurity. Internet of things (IoT) and internet of everything (IoE) are used …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY METER FOR NON- ESSENTIAL LOADS
Abstract: The growing demand for accurate, cost-effective, and sustainable energy monitoring solutions has accelerated advancements in smart metering, non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM), and real-time consumption analysis. This research paper consolidates and extends insights from recent developments in energy metering technologies, focusing on battery-free sensing, IoT- enabled monitoring, life-cycle sustainability, and meter performance under distorted grid conditions. Building upon prior work on non-intrusive and adaptive load monitoring, this study proposes an integrated …
Published in International Journal of Digital Communication and Analog Signals · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Resilient Infrastructure: Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Cities
Abstract: Cities around the coast are more susceptible to the effects of climate change, including higher flooding, stronger storms, and rising sea levels. Because of their vital infrastructure and dense populations, many urban areas are vulnerable to major social and economic upheavals. Strategies to improve infrastructure resilience in the face of these escalating difficulties are therefore desperately needed. To increase the resilience of the infrastructure in coastal cities, this review study …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Heritage-Sensitive Redevelopment of Bhuleshwar,Mumbai: A Sustainable Urban Development Approach
Abstract: Bhuleshwar, one of the oldest commercial precincts in South Mumbai, represents a unique urban landscape where traditional markets, religious institutions, historic architecture, and craft-based economies coexist within a dense mixed-use environment. Renowned for its imitation jewellery trade, flower markets, textile shops, and temple precincts, the area serves as an important cultural and economic hub. However, rapid urbanization, aging infrastructure, overcrowding, traffic congestion, deteriorating building conditions, inadequate sanitation, and redevelopment pressures …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Application of Total Quality Management & Retrofitting Techniques for Rehabilitation (By using Carbon Fiber Method)
Abstract: Abstract— The report focuses on the Application of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Retrofitting Techniques for Rehabilitation in construction projects. The aim is to extend the lifespan of aging structures, ensure safety, and improve performance through systematic approaches. TQM provides a framework for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, ensuring that rehabilitation projects meet modern standards. Various retrofitting techniques, such as seismic retrofitting, structural strengthening, and energy efficiency upgrades, are employed …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENTS IN HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS: A SURVEY OF INTEGRATION AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Abstract: The growing global population has led to an increasing demand for energy, putting significant pressure on the limited reserves of non-renewable fossil fuels. Renewable energy technologies present a sustainable alternative, particularly for remote or off- grid areas where extending conventional power grids is economically unfeasible. Technologies for renewable energy have become a viable way to deal with these problems. In many parts of the world, resources like sun, wind, hydro, …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Exploring Non-Motorized Transportation for Indian Cities: A Sustainable System
Abstract: Abstract The existing modal share in Indian cities is in favor of non-motorized transport but there is a minimal infrastructure available to support non-motorized transportation. In most of the Indian cities, even in the megacities of India (population more than 8 million), 30% of the trips are made by non-motorized transportation, but the adverse climatic conditions, inappropriate infrastructure and facilities for non-motorized transportation and increasing accident risk to non-motorized users, …
Published in International Journal of Town Planning and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Hydrogen as a Fuel for IC Engines: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Prospects
Abstract: Abstract The growing global concern over climate change and the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels hassignificantly accelerated the search for alternative fuels in the transportation and power generation sectors. As the world strives for cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising options, particularly for its application in internal combustion (IC) engines. With its potential to drastically reduce harmful emissions and provide an alternative …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Toward Sustainable Intelligence: A Framework for Green AI Adoption
Abstract: The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence has shattered the illusion of the cloud as an ethereal entity, revealing a massive physical infrastructure with a staggering environmental price tag. The traditional Red AI paradigm – where success is measured solely by accuracy through brute-force scaling – has created an unsustainable trajectory. Training a single large-scale model like GPT-3 requires 1,287 MWh of electricity, while the necessary cooling systems evaporate millions of …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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The Cellphone Communication Crisis: Lost Signals, Dropped Calls
Abstract: Cellular communication is becoming an important feature of modern life offering immediate connectivity for personal, commercial and emergency communications. But poor network performance, lost calls, weak signals and limited coverage continue to be serious concerns for users around the world. The essay addresses the emerging crisis in cellular communication by assessing the main reasons for connectivity problems, such as network congestion, inadequate infrastructure, geographical obstacles, and technology constraints. The rapid …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 49–53 Read article
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Sustainability in Architecture and Planning: Consumption and Behavior
Abstract: In an era of population growth, increasing economic competition and environmental challenges, planning is essential for the well-being of our communities. This notion of sustainable development has been emerging over the past few decades as a new requirement for urban sectors, that involves conceptual fundamentals and implementations as applied to land-use, transport, infrastructure and planning .It is the process of shaping the three-dimensional spaces in cities, towns and villages which …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Impact of Development of Rural Road Infrastructure in India: A Review
Abstract: As per analysis, rural areas account for 70 percent of India's total population. Hence, improved connectivity and easy accessibility to rural areas will provide a vital motivation to the country's economic growth. Development of rural infrastructure and rural transport infrastructure is very crucial in India. Rural road connectivity ensures access to critical services and opportunities, and fosters sustainable poverty reduction programs as well as employment generation through industrialization in rural …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 33–37 Read article
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Inclusive Design in Urban Planning Overcoming Barriers and Building Equitable Spaces
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to critically examine how inclusive design principles can be systematically integrated into urban planning to create accessible, equitable, and resilient urban environments for diverse populations. It focuses on ensuring that urban spaces respond to the needs of people across socioeconomic strata, age groups, gender identities, and physical and cognitive abilities, thereby strengthening social cohesion and everyday urban life. The overarching objective is to identify …
Published in International Journal of Landscape Planning and Architecture · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–40 Read article
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Potential of Urban Agriculture to Enhance Architecture and Lifestyle in Indian Context
Abstract: Since the dawn of humankind, there has been a need for food and shelter. As a result, human life and behaviors as a whole have evolved. But, in recent decades the world has seen tremendous growth in terms of population and usage of resources. The rapid and haphazard urbanization has caused a major loss in parts of rural agricultural lands to build urban infrastructure. India, being the world's largest population …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Study on Rural Infrastructure availability and wellbeing in Karisalkulam Village
Abstract: Rural development is the process of developing rural areas through improving the quality of living for rural people. Development not only means technology and education but also gaining and accepting ability of culture to adopt the new era to compete with the outer world. The planning and strategies for rural development are mainly concerned with Gram Panchyats, schools, higher educational institutes, industries and labor needs. The aim of this study …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Green Computing Strategies for Reducing Energy Consumption and E-Waste in Modern IT Ecosystems
Abstract: Green computing, also referred to as sustainable computing, addresses the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact associated with the design, operation, and end-of-life management of computing systems. As global reliance on digital technologies continues to expand rapidly, the demand for energy-intensive infrastructure such as data centers, cloud platforms, and network systems has increased significantly. This growth has led to rising energy consumption, higher carbon emissions, and an alarming accumulation …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Optimization of Traffic Signal Timing for Urban Mobility: A Case Study
Abstract: AbstractUrban traffic congestion is one of the most pressing challenges in modern cities, leading tosubstantial economic losses, environmental degradation, and reduced quality of life. Traditionalfixed-time traffic signal systems are often inadequate in addressing fluctuating traffic demands,contributing significantly to this congestion. This paper explores the optimization of traffic signaltiming using a genetic algorithm (GA) integrated with real-time traffic data to improve urbanmobility. A case study was conducted at three highly congested …
Published in International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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From Fiction to Reality: Feasibility Study of Arcologies like Peach Trees in ContemporaryUrban Contexts
Abstract: The concept of arcologies—self-contained vertical cities that integrate housing, workspaces, and amenities within a singular megastructure—has emerged as a potential solution for urban planners and architects, echoing both the utopian ambitions and the critiques of high-density urbanism. Drawing from both speculative fiction and real-world high-density developments such as the Kowloon Walled City and Marina Bay Sands, this study examines arcologies through the multidisciplinary lenses of architecture, urban governance, environmental sustainability, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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From Fiction to Reality: Feasibility Study of Arcologies like Peach Trees in ContemporaryUrban Contexts
Abstract: The concept of arcologies—self-contained vertical cities that integrate housing, workspaces, and amenities within a singular megastructure—has emerged as a potential solution for urban planners and architects, echoing both the utopian ambitions and the critiques of high-density urbanism. Drawing from both speculative fiction and real-world high-density developments such as the Kowloon Walled City and Marina Bay Sands, this study examines arcologies through the multidisciplinary lenses of architecture, urban governance, environmental sustainability, …
Published in International Journal of Architecture and Infrastructure Planning · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Impact of Cyber Security Aspects for Sustainable Environment
Abstract: The intricate interplay between cyber security and sustainable environmental growth forms a dynamic and multifaceted relationship that holds significant implications for the modern world. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into every facet of society, ensuring the security of digital systems is crucial for maintaining a balanced and eco-friendly trajectory of development. This abstract delves into the theme of cyber security's relationship in supporting sustainable environmental growth by examining the complex …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–15 Read article