Aboulnaga et al. [60]Simulation using
ENVI-met 3.1 and Design Builder 2.1Metrological data, urban form data, passive cooling design configurations, and climate change scenarios for 2016 and 20802016–2080✔✔✔Alonso-Marroquin and Qadir [61]Experimental AnalysisElectricity, ambient sensorsDecember 2021–February 2023✔Andreotti et al. [62]Hydrothermal monitoring and simulationTemperature, humidity, thermal properties, and
hydrothermal simulations2019–2020Antuña-Rozado et al. [63]Qualitative analysisDemographic, socio-economic, environmental, and stakeholder perspectives data1987–2019✔✔✔Bánkuti and Zanatyné Uitz [35]Practical implementation analysisHistorical data on district heating system, energy savings, cost, and greenhouse gas emissions in Kaposvár1990s–2013✔✔✔Barakat and Aboulnaga [64]Environmentally centered approach and qualitative environmental assessmentData collection, analyses, and qualitative environmental assessmentsNot specified✔✔✔Besner et al. [65]Literature Review and
AnalysisKey performance indicators, literature-based indices, case study data, and comparative metricsNot specified✔✔✔Bieber et al. [4]Case-study analysisPopulation, technology costs/emissions,
water/climate, policies, crop yields/land use2017–2030✔✔✔Bridge et al. [66]Conceptual analysisSeminar series on the UK’s low-carbon energy transition policies and geographical impacts2009–2011✔✔✔Bruck et al. [67]Statistical data analysisCO₂ emissions and energy consumption data from
government and European
databases1990–2018✔✔✔Daioglou et al. [36]Integrated Assessment ModelingRegional energy system model projections of
residential energy demand and building stocks data across 26 world regions2020–2100✔✔✔De Rosa et al. [68]Literature ReviewUrban energy consumption and carbon emissions data from building and
transportation sectors2010–2020✔✔✔Delmastro et al. [69]Geographical Information Systems (GIS) integrated modelingGeo-referenced building data, energy consumption data, and socio-economic data2010✔✔✔Di Matteo et al. [27]Energy Analysis, Waste CharacterizationSubstrate flow rate, biogas yield, and auxiliaries’ consumptionNot
specified✔✔✔Ferrante [70]Literature Review and Case StudyEnergy performance data of traditional buildings,
analysis of passive cooling techniques, and application examples from previous
researchNot
specified✔✔✔Formolli et al. [28]Systematic Literature ReviewLiterature on solar
accessibility in high-latitude urban environments2010–2022✔✔✔Gagliano et al. [71]Dynamic simulations with DesignBuilderThermal properties of
building materials, climate data for Catania, Italy, building geometry, and
operational schedulesOne year (annual simulation)✔✔✔Jamil and Pearce [72]Policy AnalysisNot
specified✔✔✔Jovović et al. [73]Random-effects logit model2000–2020✔Karches [74]Numerical Modeling and Analysis2020–2023✔✔Kılkış and Kılkış [75]Exergy AnalysisNot
specified✔✔Koepke et al. [76]Governance Modalities Framework1999–2022✔✔✔Komendantova et al. [77]Content AnalysisNot
specified✔Korkovelos et al. [78]Geospatial Modeling2018–2030✔✔✔Kretschmer et al. [79]Stakeholder Analysis and Interviews2010–2018✔✔✔Lazaro et al. [80]Case study analysis and theoretical explorationCase studies on urban-rural relationships, circular
economy, institutional
perspectives, logistics,
urban food production, and food waste reductionNot
specified✔✔✔Leone et al. [37]Literature Review, Questionnaire AnalysisQuestionnaires, literature
review, and interviews with project representativesNot
specified✔✔✔Longe [81]Qualitative Interviews and SurveysStructured interviews and Google forms2019–2021✔✔✔Malinauskaite et al. [82]Literature Review and AnalysisNational waste management plans, governmental reports, Eurostat, and EU reports2000–2015✔✔✔Mastrolonardo [83]Multi-stakeholder approach, strategic planningAccident records,
stakeholder feedback1993–2003, 2020–2022✔✔✔Mata-Lima et al. [24]Governance Modalities FrameworkLiterature review, relevant factors on waste and WtE technologies, and synthesis of environmental impactsNot
specified✔✔✔Mauree et al. [84]Comprehensive literature review, tool analysisSelected papers related to urban climate, urban heat
island, urban energy
demand, urban energy
systems, outdoor thermal comfort, and climate change1979–2019✔✔✔Midilli et al. [25]Energy, exergy, and exergetic sustainability analysisThermodynamic analysis
results from a case study on plastic gasification processesNot
specified✔✔✔Mika and Goudz [85]Survey and Meta-analysisQuantitative Survey Data2016–2019✔✔✔Nardecchia et al. [86]Energy/Exergy AnalysisBuilding in Rome2022✔✔Ochoa et al. [87]Quantitative analysis2015 Intercensal Survey (IS) by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico (INEGI) and raster images of climate data
published by INEGI2015–2020✔Padovan and Arrobbio [88]Empirical investigation, socio-technical evaluationInterviews, focus groupsNot
specified✔✔✔Palmas et al. [89]Integrated Energy PlanningDeveloped bioenergy
assessment method,
surveyed experts for sustainable location criteriaNot
specified✔✔✔Papa et al. [90]Development and application of the Urban Saving Energy Model (UrbanSEM)Energy consumption data at the neighborhood scaleNot
specified✔✔✔Pardo-Bosch et al. [91]Case study analysisDeveloped city business model using Value
Proposition Canvas (VPC), Value Creation Ecosystem (VCE), and City Model
Canvas (CMC), validated through case study2020–2021✔✔✔Persson et al. [92]Economic and Physical Suitability AnalysisGIS-based improvement of distribution cost model2015✔✔✔Qeqe et al. [93]Econometric AnalysisData from 2000 to 2018 on electricity prices and
household expenditures in South Africa2000–2018✔✔✔Sewilam and Nasr [94]Case study analysisHistorical and observational data related to desalination projects and agricultural practices in the Arab region1970s onwards✔✔✔Sezer et al. [95]Governance Modalities FrameworkData related to urban
microclimates and building energy performance2012–2021✔✔✔Singh and Hachem-Vermette [96]Resilience Analysis MethodologyData related to
neighborhood
configurations, energy
outage scenarios, and
infrastructure and energy resilience indicatorsNot
specified✔Tlili et al. [97]Scenario analysis, multi-criteria analysisFrench organizations such as RTE, ADEME, and
ANCRE, as well as
geographic and land/ocean eligibility data for
renewable energy
installations across FranceNot
specified✔✔✔Yigitcanlar et al. [98]Interdisciplinary Literature ReviewData on neighborhood
configurations, energy
outage scenarios, and
infrastructure and energy resilience indicators to study the sustainable development of smart citiesNot
specified✔✔✔