Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Focus

Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards Journal (CENH) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research articles, review papers, and case studies in the fields of civil engineering and natural hazards. The journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, engineers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate innovative findings and practical solutions that contribute to sustainable infrastructure development and disaster resilience.

The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that integrate engineering principles, environmental considerations, and disaster risk reduction strategies to address contemporary challenges in the built environment.

Scope

CENH welcomes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Structural Engineering

  • Structural analysis and design
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Structural health monitoring
  • Structural rehabilitation and retrofitting
  • Advanced construction materials
  • Performance-based structural design

2. Geotechnical Engineering

  • Soil mechanics and foundation engineering
  • Ground improvement techniques
  • Slope stability and landslide mitigation
  • Geotechnical earthquake engineering
  • Soil-structure interaction
  • Geoenvironmental engineering

3. Water Resources Engineering

  • Hydrology and hydraulics
  • River engineering and watershed management
  • Flood risk assessment and mitigation
  • Coastal and offshore engineering
  • Urban drainage systems
  • Water supply and resource management

4. Transportation Engineering

  • Transportation planning and management
  • Traffic engineering and safety
  • Pavement engineering
  • Intelligent transportation systems
  • Sustainable transportation infrastructure
  • Public transportation studies

5. Construction Engineering and Management

  • Construction project management
  • Building information modeling (BIM)
  • Construction technology and innovation
  • Risk management in construction projects
  • Cost estimation and project evaluation
  • Occupational health and safety in construction

6. Environmental Engineering

  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Wastewater treatment systems
  • Solid waste management
  • Sustainable and green infrastructure
  • Environmental monitoring and protection
  • Climate change adaptation in infrastructure

7. Infrastructure Engineering

  • Infrastructure planning and development
  • Smart infrastructure systems
  • Sustainable urban development
  • Infrastructure resilience and asset management
  • Infrastructure performance evaluation

8. Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction

  • Earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, droughts, and landslides
  • Disaster risk assessment and management
  • Hazard mapping and modeling
  • Community resilience and adaptation
  • Early warning systems
  • Disaster mitigation and preparedness strategies

9. Emerging Topics in Civil Engineering

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in civil engineering
  • Internet of Things (IoT) for infrastructure monitoring
  • Digital twins and smart cities
  • Sustainable construction technologies
  • Renewable energy integration in infrastructure systems

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

CENH accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Technical Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications

Language

All manuscripts must be written in English and should present original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere for publication.

Publication Frequency

CENH is published biannually, with issues released in June and December.

Keywords: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources, Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Resilience, Natural Hazards, Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development.