Volume 17 / Number 1 / January 2027

Call for Papers

Special Issue of the International Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management (EPPM-Journal)
Title: Digital Twin-Driven Strategies for Smart Production and Sustainable Engineering Management
Lead Guest Editor: Dr. Nitin Goyal (dr.nitingoyal29@gmail.com)

Aims and Scope

This special issue aims to explore cutting-edge research and practical advancements in the integration of digital twin technologies, smart manufacturing, and sustainable engineering management. With the rapid evolution of Industry 4.0 and the transition toward Industry 5.0, digital twin-based approaches are increasingly being used to optimize production efficiency, reduce risks, improve project execution, and support sustainable decision-making.

This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share knowledge, methodologies, and case studies addressing the challenges and opportunities in applying digital twin and related intelligent technologies to engineering, project, and production management.

Topics of Interest

Submissions are encouraged, but not limited, to the following themes:

- Digital twin applications in production and operations management

- Smart factories and intelligent project monitoring systems

- Sustainable engineering management supported by digital twin technologies

- Integration of IoT, AI, and big data with digital twin models for project control

- Risk analysis and resilience in production systems through digital twin simulation

- Lifecycle management and predictive maintenance in engineering projects

- Human–machine collaboration in Industry 5.0-driven production environments

- Case studies of digital twin implementation in large-scale engineering projects

Important Dates

- Manuscript submission deadline: April 30, 2026

- Notification of tentative acceptance: June 30, 2026

- Submission of final revised papers: August 31, 2026

- Notification of acceptance: October 31, 2026

- Publication of the special issue: January 2027

Guest Editor

Dr. Nitin Goyal
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Central University of Haryana, India
Email: dr.nitingoyal29@gmail.com

Dr. Nitin Goyal is currently working as a faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana, India (Indian Government). He received a PhD in Computer Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra, India. He specializes in underwater wireless sensor networks (UWSN), having applications in military operations. He has published approximately 175 research papers. Dr. Goyal has filed around 30 patents; 20 of which are awarded and 10 are published.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding the special issue or manuscript submissions, please contact:
Dr. Nitin Goyal
Email: dr.nitingoyal29@gmail.com