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Call for Abstracts for Edited Book Chapters

📢 Call for Abstracts for Edited Book Chapters

Sustainable Waste Management in Urban Areas to Contain Water and Air Pollution

To be published by Springer Nature

We are pleased to invite abstract submissions for chapters in the forthcoming edited volume Sustainable Waste Management in Urban Areas to Contain Water and Air Pollution, to be published by Springer Nature. This book aims to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on how sustainable waste management can mitigate urban air and water pollution, integrating insights from engineering, environmental science, policy, and community practices.

📅 Important Deadline

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 12 September 2025 (before 4:00 PM IST)
  • Notification of Acceptance: 25 September 2025
  • Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 11 November 2025

📖 Suggested Chapter Contributions

We are seeking scholarly contributions for the following chapters:

Part I: Understanding Waste and Pollution Interlinkages

  • Chapter 2: Waste Streams and Pollution Nexus in Urban Environments
    (Household, industrial, biomedical, e-waste, construction; impacts on air & water pollution; health & socio-economic costs)
  • Chapter 3: Principles and Practices of Circular Economy in Waste Management
    (Reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery; global and Indian practices)

Part II: Waste Management Approaches and Technologies

  • Chapter 4: Municipal Solid Waste Management: Strategies and Challenges
  • Chapter 5: Biomedical and Hazardous Waste: Risks and Safe Disposal Mechanisms
  • Chapter 6: Industrial and E-Waste Management in Urban India
  • Chapter 7: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse for Pollution Control

Part III: Policy, Governance, and Community Engagement

  • Chapter 8: Legal and Institutional Framework for Waste Management in India
  • Chapter 9: Role of Municipalities and Urban Local Bodies in Waste Management
  • Chapter 10: Community Participation and Behavioral Change for Sustainable Waste Practices

Part IV: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Chapter 11: Integrated Waste Management Practices in Indian Cities
  • Chapter 12: Global Best Practices in Waste Management

Part V: Future Pathways and Innovations

  • Chapter 13: Role of Digital Technologies and Smart Solutions in Waste Management
  • Chapter 14: Climate Change, Sustainability, and Waste-to-Resource Transition

📌 Submission Guidelines

Please submit your abstract (250–300 words) including the following details:

  • Proposed Chapter Title
  • Author(s) Full Name
  • Position & Department
  • University/Institute, City, Country
  • Email ID
  • ORCID ID

📧 Submission Email IDs:

  • kdehalwar@manit.ac.in
  • research@track2training.com


📍 Editorial Team

  • Dr. K. Dehalwar, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, India
  • Shashikant Nishant Sharma, Research Head, Track2Training, New Delhi

📚 Publisher

This book will be published by Springer Nature under its Environmental Science and Sustainability portfolio.

✅ This volume will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and educators in the fields of urban sustainability, waste management, pollution control, and circular economy.

Extended Structure of a Technical Report

A comprehensive technical report is divided into three main parts: Front Matter, Body, and Terminal Section.

1. Front Matter (Preliminary Section)

This section introduces the report and provides navigation tools.

a) Preface

  • Placed before the main text.
  • Explains the background, motivation, and purpose of the report.
  • May mention challenges faced during the preparation of the report.
  • Example: “This report documents the findings of a project on renewable energy systems conducted from Jan–June 2025 at XYZ Institute.”

b) Acknowledgments

  • Expression of gratitude to individuals, organizations, or funding agencies that supported the work.
  • Example: “The author thanks Dr. ABC for guidance, and XYZ Labs for providing equipment support.”

c) Contents (Table of Contents)

  • List of chapters, sections, and subsections with page numbers.
  • Helps readers navigate the document.

d) Indexing

  • Alphabetical listing of important terms/topics with page references at the end of the report.
  • Example: “Energy efficiency, 56; Solar panels, 78; Wind turbines, 102.”

e) Keyword Indexing (Keyword List)

  • A list of key terms relevant to the report for quick reference.
  • Also useful for digital archiving and retrieval in databases.
  • Example: Keywords: Solar energy, Photovoltaic cells, Sustainable power, Energy efficiency.

2. Main Body (Core Section)

The central and most detailed section of the report.

  • Introduction – Objectives, scope, background.
  • Literature Review / Background Study – Prior research or standards.
  • Methodology / Experimental Setup – How the study was conducted.
  • Results / Findings – Data, figures, tables.
  • Discussion / Analysis – Interpretation and implications.
  • Conclusion – Summary of findings.
  • Recommendations (if applicable) – Suggestions for improvements or future work.

3. Terminal Section (End Matter / Back Matter)

Contains supplementary information and references.

  • References / Bibliography – Cited sources, standards, and literature.
  • Appendices – Additional material such as raw data, codes, large tables, questionnaires.
  • Index (if not placed earlier) – Complete alphabetical listing of terms/topics.
  • Glossary (optional) – Definitions of technical terms for non-expert readers.

Summary Structure at a Glance

Front Matter:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Table of Contents
  • Indexing / Keyword Indexing

Main Body:

  • Introduction
  • Literature Review (if any)
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion & Recommendations

Terminal Section:

  • References
  • Appendices
  • Index / Glossary

✅ This extended structure makes the report reader-friendly, searchable, and professional, especially when it is intended for wide circulation or archival.