Dear Colleagues,

Reducing the social and economic effects on the world population in these COVID-19 times requires research and analysis from various diverse fields.

While it is known that this issue is mainly studied by doctors, virologists, biologists, and statisticians, other technicians such as physicists, engineers, mathematicians, economists, and sociologists are able to provide an essential contribution toward combating the unfortunate situation brought about by the causative virus.

One of the main challenges is represented by the recovery and, therefore, the development of forecasting models to avoid the vertical fall of the economy and industrial activity.

Furthermore, the detailed study of all technological processes is fundamental, including those related to energy, transport, the environment, infrastructures, and workplaces. In this sense, the use of ICT and smart technologies is a priority.

With regard to environmental needs, firstly, the most industrialized areas are favorable for the contagion, as the virus shows affinity with some factors of pollution. Secondly, thanks to imposed restrictions, the resulting reduction of urban traffic and the activities of some companies has, as a consequence, led to strongly decreased concentrations of air pollutants.

Some scientists are studying the atomization of droplets during a sneeze and their subsequent propagation.

Another important effect concerns the residential average energy consumption for citizens—influenced strongly by the quarantine imposed by most governments.

The aim of this research is to put together a series of scientific papers which report on the important actions undertaken to evaluate the effects of COVID-19 and to promote methods and prospects toward more sustainable living conditions.

Articles are invited from all countries.

Prof. Carlo Maria Medaglia
Dr. Guido Marseglia
Dr. Marco Barbanera
Guest Editors

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