OPEN CALL – SPECIAL EDITION 2026
Special Call for Papers
Commemorative Volume
10 years since the earthquake of April 16, 2016
RIEMAT Journal – Technical University of Manabí
As part of the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the April 16, 2016 earthquake, the Journal of Research in Engineering, Environment, and Technology (RIEMAT) of the Technical University of Manabí invites researchers, teachers, professionals, and students to submit scientific articles for its special commemorative volume.
This special issue aims to promote rigorous scientific analysis of the impacts, geodynamic processes, structural damage, territorial responses, and technical lessons learned from this seismic event, emphasizing the role of engineering and geology in disaster risk reduction, reconstruction, and resilient territorial development.
Scope and thematic areas
Manuscripts should fall within the field of engineering and applied geology and may address the following research areas:
🔹 Geology and geodynamics
- Seismic geology and active tectonics
- Analysis of geological faults associated with the 16A event
- Seismotectonics and cortical deformation
- Geology applied to seismic risk management
- Geological processes induced by earthquakes
🔹 Geotechnical engineering and soil studies
- Geotechnical characterization and local seismic response
- Soil liquefaction and geotechnical failures
- Seismic microzonation
- Soil-structure interaction
🔹 Structural and earthquake-resistant engineering
- Evaluation of post-earthquake structural behavior
- Seismic vulnerability and structural reinforcement
- Application and updating of earthquake-resistant regulations
🔹 Architecture and civil engineering
- Resilient and safe architectural design
- Post-earthquake reconstruction
- Innovation in construction materials and systems
🔹 Urban planning and land management
- Land use planning in seismic areas
- Critical infrastructure and urban resilience
- Post-disaster urban space management
🔹 Disaster risk management
- Seismic risk assessment, prevention, and reduction
- Early warning systems
- Integration of engineering and geology in planning
🔹 Engineering, infrastructure, and health
- Structural safety of hospitals and health centers
- Health infrastructure in seismic contexts
- Technical assessment of the impact of earthquakes on health systems
Editorial guidelines
* Original and unpublished articles.
* Length: 8 to 12 pages, in accordance with the official format (template) of the RIEMAT journal.
* Double-blind peer review process.
Submission of articles
Articles must be submitted via the official RIEMAT journal platform, complying with current editorial standards and the mandatory use of the institutional template.
📅 Manuscript submission deadline: April 15, 2026
📘 Special issue publication date: May 15, 2026 (accepted articles)
💡Share your research and contribute to scientific development in energy, environment, and technology.
🔗 More information and submission at:
https://revistas.utm.edu.ec/index.php/Riemat
