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Original Research

Published on 29 Jan 2026

Regional-scale land use change based on multi-scenario simulation and its impact on carbon storage: a case study of southern Jiangsu region

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Wanmei Zhao
Yanyan Lei
Chenglin Tan
Yuanxi Ma
Yuzhou Zhang

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2026.1706319

149 views

Review

Accepted on 27 Jan 2026

Sustainable Generative AI and Quantum Computing: Review Assessment on the Environmental Impact of Generative AI and Quantum Technologies

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Esther Oreofeoluwa Esho
Andronicus Akinyelu
Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis

Frontiers in Sustainability

Original Research

Accepted on 26 Jan 2026

Net greenhouse gas balances of South African pasture-based dairy farms using the DESTiny biogenic carbon model

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Riana Reinecke
James N Blignaut
Heinz MEISSNER
Pieter Swanepoel

Frontiers in Sustainability

290 views

Systematic Review

Published on 23 Jan 2026

Low-carbon investment portfolio management: a systematic literature review and future research agenda

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Francine da Silva Borges
André Andrade Longaray
Ademar Dutra
Sandra Rolim Ensslin

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1742836

405 views

Perspective

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Emergent language among AI agents: a path toward energy efficiency and water conservation

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Jussen Facuy Delgado
Diego Arcos-Jacome

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1717425

723 views

Review

Published on 05 Jan 2026

A theory-based decision support framework for energy transition: pluralized perspective

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Olaoluwa Paul Aasa
Sarah Phoya
Rehema Joseph Monko
Innocent Musonda

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1703098

543 views

Systematic Review

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Sustainable energy transition towards decarbonization among developing countries: a systematic literature review

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Sudhanshu Joshi
Manu Sharma
Anil Kumar
Tanuja Joshi
Amar Johri
Muhannad Alfehaid

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1641299

1,738 views

Correction

Published on 17 Sep 2025

Correction: Transdisciplinary model-based systems engineering in the development of the Ruminant Farm Systems model

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Haowen Hu
Clifford A. Whitcomb
Thomas E. Ploetz
Kristan F. Reed

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1693950

802 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Aug 2025

Transdisciplinary model-based systems engineering in the development of the Ruminant Farm Systems model

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Haowen Hu
Clifford A. Whitcomb
Thomas E. Ploetz
Kristan F. Reed

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1561453

2,301 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 12 Aug 2025

A sustainable approach tackling WEEE management using ontology-based DSS

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Ahmed Tarek Ismail Mohamed
Francesco Laviano
Debora Fino
Francesca Rubertelli
Claudio Toscano

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1523114

1,294 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Aug 2025

Structural analysis of key factors in poverty alleviation for policy development in persistently impoverished provinces in Thailand

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Phimlikid Kaewhanam
Kathanyoo Kaewhanam
Eko Priyo Purnomo
Noppakun Thongmual
Ariya Pongsiri
Thitima Norrapoke

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1620149

2,595 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 06 Aug 2025

A cost-effective strategy for enhancing mobility in aging communities: the case of Narita City

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Takuto Ojima
Kazuo Hiekata
Takuya Nakashima

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1578781

1,283 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Jul 2025

How city attractiveness and population growth created unaffordable housing in Greater Sydney

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Juan Pablo Ríos-Ocampo
Michael Shayne Gary

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1621152

3,498 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 08 May 2025

Transition Engineering co-design sprint: oil company business model

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Jack Boulton
Susan Krumdieck

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1560119

3,100 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 26 Feb 2025

Integrating the Triple Bottom Line into the Vehicle Routing Problem: a transdisciplinary approach to customer prioritization

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Federico Trigos
María Lucila Osorio

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2025.1528514

2,689 views

Systematic Review

Published on 13 Jan 2025

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in production efficiency enhancement and sustainable development: a comprehensive bibliometric review

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Aristidis Bitzenis
Nikos Koutsoupias
Marios Nosios

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1508647

6,037 views
16 citations

Original Research

Published on 09 Jan 2025

Forecasting US data center CO2 emissions using AI models: emissions reduction strategies and policy recommendations

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Rohan Jha
Rishabh Jha
Mazhar Islam

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1507030

34,048 views
12 citations

Original Research

Published on 11 Dec 2024

Optimal investment strategies for decarbonizing the Indian private road transport sector

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Nandita Saraf
Yogendra Shastri

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1472115

2,015 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 25 Oct 2024

Towards the design of a smart warehouse management system for spare parts management in the oil and gas sector

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Natalia Khan
Wei Deng Solvang
Hao Yu
Bente Elisabeth Rolland

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1426089

10,642 views
6 citations

Original Research

Published on 29 Aug 2024

Mapping causal networks from theories of change in sustainability projects: a software co-design process

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

P. M. García-Meneses
R. García-Herrera
F. Serrano-Candela
L. Charli-Joseph
J. Mota-Nieto
J. D. Mejía Ciro
E. Platas-Valle
S. Garcilita-Arguello
A. Fernández-Reyes
A. Toriz Cruz

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1405501

2,822 views

Original Research

Published on 31 Jul 2024

Systems perspectives on transforming Swiss housing by 2040: wellbeing, shared spaces, sufficiency, and de-sprawl

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Sascha Nick

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1375271

9,485 views
8 citations

Original Research

Published on 23 Apr 2024

Rural homestead reform in China: unveiling urbanization dynamics and lessons for sustainable development

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Liu Yahui
Liu Qiming
Jiao Fangfang

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1391612

4,878 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 03 Apr 2024

Variations in domestic energy efficiency by property, neighbourhood and local authority type: where are the largest challenges for the net-zero transition of the UK’s residential stock?

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Boyana Buyuklieva
Thomas Oléron-Evans
Nick Bailey
Adam Dennett

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1329034

3,868 views
12 citations

Original Research

Published on 01 Feb 2024

Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation

in Modeling and Optimization for Decision Support

Alok Bihari Singh
Vikrant Bhakar
Gaurav Gaurav
Chandni Khandelwal
Prabir Sarkar
Harpreet Singh
Govind Sharan Dangayach

Frontiers in Sustainability

doi 10.3389/frsus.2024.1352572

9,740 views
13 citations

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articles

Regional-scale land use change based on multi-scenario simulation and its impact on carbon storage: a case study of southern Jiangsu region

Sustainable Generative AI and Quantum Computing: Review Assessment on the Environmental Impact of Generative AI and Quantum Technologies

Net greenhouse gas balances of South African pasture-based dairy farms using the DESTiny biogenic carbon model

Low-carbon investment portfolio management: a systematic literature review and future research agenda

Emergent language among AI agents: a path toward energy efficiency and water conservation

A theory-based decision support framework for energy transition: pluralized perspective

Sustainable energy transition towards decarbonization among developing countries: a systematic literature review

Correction: Transdisciplinary model-based systems engineering in the development of the Ruminant Farm Systems model

Transdisciplinary model-based systems engineering in the development of the Ruminant Farm Systems model

A sustainable approach tackling WEEE management using ontology-based DSS

Structural analysis of key factors in poverty alleviation for policy development in persistently impoverished provinces in Thailand

A cost-effective strategy for enhancing mobility in aging communities: the case of Narita City

How city attractiveness and population growth created unaffordable housing in Greater Sydney

Transition Engineering co-design sprint: oil company business model

Integrating the Triple Bottom Line into the Vehicle Routing Problem: a transdisciplinary approach to customer prioritization

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in production efficiency enhancement and sustainable development: a comprehensive bibliometric review

Forecasting US data center CO2 emissions using AI models: emissions reduction strategies and policy recommendations

Optimal investment strategies for decarbonizing the Indian private road transport sector

Towards the design of a smart warehouse management system for spare parts management in the oil and gas sector

Mapping causal networks from theories of change in sustainability projects: a software co-design process

Systems perspectives on transforming Swiss housing by 2040: wellbeing, shared spaces, sufficiency, and de-sprawl

Rural homestead reform in China: unveiling urbanization dynamics and lessons for sustainable development

Variations in domestic energy efficiency by property, neighbourhood and local authority type: where are the largest challenges for the net-zero transition of the UK’s residential stock?

Environmental sustainability of milk production: a comparative environmental impact analysis and sustainability evaluation