About the Journal

GEOCIVIA: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering and Civil Infrastructure

Integrating Earth Sciences and Civil Infrastructure for Sustainable Development

1. Journal Description

GEOCIVIA: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering and Civil Infrastructure is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing both theoretical and applied research in civil engineering, with a particular emphasis on the interaction between the built environment and earth systems.

The journal title “GEOCIVIA” reflects its core scholarly orientation by integrating “Geo” (derived from the Greek gē, referring to earth sciences and geotechnical engineering) and “Civia” (inspired by the Latin civilis, referring to civilization and civil infrastructure). GEOCIVIA serves as an interdisciplinary platform that bridges fundamental understanding of soil and rock behavior with the planning, design, and development of resilient and sustainable civil infrastructure.

Established through a strategic collaboration between [Name of CV/Company] and [Name of University], GEOCIVIA provides a forum for researchers, professional engineers, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality original research articles, case studies, and review papers addressing contemporary challenges in geotechnical engineering, structural systems, and infrastructure development.

2. Focus and Scope

GEOCIVIA publishes original research articles, technical papers, and comprehensive reviews that address, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas:

A. Geotechnical Engineering (“Geo”)

• Soil and Rock Mechanics: Mechanical behavior of geomaterials, constitutive modeling, laboratory and in-situ testing.

• Foundation Engineering: Design and analysis of shallow and deep foundations, pile behavior, and soil–structure interaction.

• Ground Improvement: Soil stabilization methods, geosynthetics, reinforcement techniques, and innovative materials.

• Geohazards and Mitigation: Landslides, slope stability, earthquake engineering, liquefaction analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Underground Construction: Tunneling, deep excavation systems, and mining geotechnics.

B. Civil Infrastructure and Structural Engineering (“Civia”)

• Structural Engineering: Advanced concrete technology, steel structures, bridge engineering, and seismic strengthening.

• Transportation Infrastructure: Highway and pavement engineering, railway systems, and traffic engineering.

• Water Resources Engineering: Hydrology, flood management, dam engineering, and urban drainage systems.

• Construction Management: Building Information Modeling (BIM), project planning, risk management, and construction safety.

• Sustainable Infrastructure: Green construction materials, life-cycle assessment (LCA), resilience-based design, and smart city infrastructure.

3. Peer Review Process

GEOCIVIA adheres to rigorous international publishing ethics and applies a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published articles.

• Initial Screening: All submissions are evaluated by the editorial team for relevance to the journal’s scope and plagiarism screening (similarity index below 20%).

• Peer Review: Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

• Evaluation Criteria: Editorial decisions are based on technical soundness, methodological rigor, originality, clarity, and contribution to the advancement of geotechnical engineering and civil infrastructure knowledge.

4. Publication Frequency

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5. Open Access Policy

GEOCIVIA provides immediate open access to all published content, supporting the principle that unrestricted access to scholarly research promotes global knowledge exchange and scientific progress. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).