Special Issue - Call for Papers
American Journal of Environmental Engineering
Forest Ecosystems Hydrology

Submission deadline: 07/31/2017

Scope and purposes

The relationship between forests and water has been of interest to scientists for many years. It is common knowledge that forests influence the hydrological cycle and that, accordingly, they have an effect on water resources both quantitatively and qualitatively (FAO, 2013). Forests allow the reception and distribution of rainwater in a balanced way between the compartments of the system. Forest cover favors the infiltration, percolation and storage of water in the soil, as well as reducing runoff and erosion processes, since the vegetation contributes to soil aggregation, with high amounts of organic matter, moisture, and active microbial content. Studies show, for example, the function performed by vegetation roots, whether living or dead, where they channel and direct through the soil the water captured in the stem flow, indicating in this way a hydrological response to the rainfall event (Neary et al., 2009; Schwärzel et al., 2012; Ellison et al., 2017).

Bruijnzeel (2004), Andreássian (2004) e Ellison et al. (2017) are examples of works that properly present and discuss the Forest-Water-Climate relationship. Highlight can still be given to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) which organized “The Forests and Water: a Five-year Action Plan”, launched in Durban during the 14th World Forestry Congress. The plan calls for the tangible integration of science, policy and practice related to forest-water interactions e dentre os vários objetivos está the highlight both the importance of forest and water management (FAO, 2015; WeForest, 2015).

The fact: it is possible to identify the effects of the degradation process on the hydrological cycle of a river basin (Schwärzel et al., 2012; Lorenzon, 2013). The degradation of natural ecosystems as well as the urbanization of natural landscapes is increasing, thus interfering with the state and availability of water in the various compartments of the soil-plant-atmosphere system (Machado et al., 2004; Santos, 2012; Holder and Gibbes, 2016; Carvalho et al., 2016).

The proposal of this special edition is to present studies that discuss the role of the forest in the production of water in a watershed and the relation between forest-soil-water-climate.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Stem flow in forests
• Net precipitation and soil recharge in forests ecosystems
• Eco-physiological Behavior in forests ecosystems
• Soil and Water Conservation
• Forest hydrology and forest restoration
• Water use efficiency in agricultural and forests ecosystems
• Rainfall and forests
• Hydrological Processes in forests ecosystems
• Fishes and rivers: relationship with riparian forests?
• Watershed Management
• Watershed Moddelling

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: 07/31/2017
Deadline for revision: 10/31/2017
Notification of final decision: 11/30/2017
Estimated Publication: 01/01/2018 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by <07/31/2017> at kellytonello@yahoo.com.
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Kelly Cristina Tonello
Professor (Dr.) at Federal University of São Carlos/ Environmental Science Departament/ Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
kellytonello@yahoo.com

Herly Carlos Teixeira Dias
Professor (Dr.) at Federal University of Viços/ Forest Science Departament/ Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Manuscript submission deadline 07/31/2017

Physico-chemical and Separation Processes for Hazardous Chemicals and Materials

Submission deadline: 04/03/2015

Scope and purposes

Pollution of surface water sources and groundwater by hazardous chemicals such as heavy metals proceeds to be a significant environmental concern in the industrialized world. In addition, wastewater arising from different industrial production plants and agricultural activities contains various hazardous chemicals and materials at high concentrations. Many kinds of hazardous pollutants can be removed from water and wastewater using physico-chemical and separation processes, for example, adsorption, ion exchange and membrane processes. Physico-chemical processes are suitable in terms of efficient, cost, feasibility and applicability for numerous hazardous materials and chemicals.

This special issue will publish contributions related to approaches in the field of hazardous chemicals and materials removal from water and wastewater using physico-chemical and separation processes. We invite investigators to contribute original research articles as well as review articles that will improve our understanding and stimulate the continuing efforts to understand this field. We are particularly interested in articles describing hazards and affect certain chemicals to water resources and ways of controlling hazardous chemicals and associated risks.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Adsorptive removal of hazardous pollutants from water and wastewater
• Ion exchange resins for hazardous pollutants removal
• Coagulation/Flocculation/ Precipitation method for hazardous chemicals
• Membrane Processes for controlling of removal of hazardous pollutants
• Magnetic separation of hazardous materials from water and wastewater
• Flotation of hazardous materials from water and wastewater

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: 04/03/2015
Deadline for revision: 08/03/2015
Notification of final decision: 09/04/2015
Estimated Publication: 11/01/2015 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by <04/03/2015> at mbilici@pau.edu.tr.
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Dr. Meltem BILICI BASKAN
Department of Environmental Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Pamukkale University, Turkey
mbilici@pau.edu.tr

Manuscript submission deadline 04/03/2015

Thermodynamic analysis for efficient energy transformation

Submission deadline: June 1, 2014

Scope and purposes

This special edition intends to show the options from thermodynamic cycles to exchange hear from some kinds of energy: solar, wind and geothermal energies.

Scope of this special number: This special edition is focused on research for energy system to recover energy for rational use.

Purposes: Spanning applications for industrial applications or demonstrative prototypes for use of renewable or conventional energy.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Compression heat pumps
• Absorption heat pump
• Hybrid systems

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: June 1, 2014
Deadline for revision: July 30, 2014
Notification of final decision: August 30, 2014
Estimated Publication: September 30, 2014 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by June 1, 2014 at Rosenberg@uaem.mx
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Dr. Rosenberg J. Romero
CIICAp – UAEM
Rosenberg@uaem.mx

Manuscript submission deadline June 1, 2014

Prediction of greenhouse gas emission and its reduction

Submission deadline: April 20, 2014

Scope and purposes

Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emission is by far the most concern now a days. On this basis, all methods of GHG production predictions are so important. I would like to propose a special issue on “prediction of greenhouse gas emission”. It can contain all methods of prediction such as numerical, experimental, conceptual; and also can be contain variety of GHG sources such as industrial, waste management… Also, actions on reduction of GHG production can be highly welcomed.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Prediction of GHG emission,
• Numerical models on GHG predictions,
• Experimental models on GHG predictions,
• Reduction of GHG production,
• Inventory of GHG emission.

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: April 20, 2014
Deadline for revision: July 20, 2014
Notification of final decision: August 5, 2014
Estimated Publication: August 20, 2014 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by April 20, 2014 at hkamalan@pardisiau.ac.ir
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Hamidreza Kamalan
Islamic Azad University – Pardis Branch
hkamalan@pardisiau.ac.ir

Manuscript submission deadline April 20, 2014

Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Sustainable Development

Submission deadline: 06/30/2014

Scope and purposes

Sustainable development concept was introduced as a solution to the environmental crisis due to intensive industrial exploitation of resources and the persistent degradation of the environment by anthropogenic sources being defined by the Brundtland Commission’s Report as “economical development of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (WCED, 1987). In this context, nanotechnologies have been identified as key enabling technologies by International Organizations, and nanomaterials have been developed for applications in catalysis, information storage, chemical sensing and imaging, information storage, electronics and photonics, drug delivery, biological labelling, environmental remediation, agriculture.

Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have an important role in achieving the principles of sustainable development. Thus, the goal of the Special Issues on Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Sustainable Development is to be a platform where scientists and researchers all over the world can share and promote them new developments and results in areas of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies emphasizing their importance for our sustainable future. Recent results regarding sustainable technologies will be highlighted because they are viable solutions for a clean environment, water resources, food processing and supply, mineral resources, renewable energy conversion and utilization, transportation, green building, climate change, and catalysis.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Nanomaterials for Solar Energy
• Nanomaterials for Bio Energy
• Nanomaterials for Renewable Energy
• Nanomaterials for Energy Storage
• Nanotechnologies for Solar Energy Collection and Conversion
• Nanomaterials for Energy Transport
• Nanomaterials for Green Building
• Nanomaterials for Lighting & Display
• Nanomaterials for Automotive & Transportation
• Nanomaterials for Clean Water Technologies
• Nanomaterials for Waste, Emissions, Remediation
• Nanomaterials for Pollution Control
• Nanomaterials for Green Chemistry & Materials
• Nanomaterials for Food Packaging
• Nanotechnology and Food Safety
• Nanomaterials and Human Health
• Nanomaterials in Agricultural Production and Crop Protection

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: 06/30/2014
Deadline for revision: 08/14/2014
Notification of final decision: 08/16/ 2014
Estimated Publication: 10/16/2014 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by <06/30/2014> at claudiamaria_simonescu@yahoo.com
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Dr. Claudia Maria SIMONESCU
Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science
“Politehnica” University of Bucharest, Romania
claudiamaria_simonescu@yahoo.com

Manuscript submission deadline 06/30/2014

Environmental Nanotechnology

Submission deadline: 12/8/2013

Scope and purposes

This special issue will focus on materials science aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology covering synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of all types of nanostructured and nanoscale materials such as nanocomposites, nanoparticles, nanocrystals, nanoclusters superlattices, nanomaterials, nanoscale thin films, etc. The topics also include nanofabrication and applications of nanomaterials in photodegradation of air pollutants, water and wastewater treatment, photocatalytic convertor, dye removal, deactivation of infectious bacteria and other microorganisms, etc.

It is a great pleasure for me to invite you to contribute a research article to this forthcoming special issue. AJEE-SAP publishes original full research articles, rapid communications and timely state-of-the-art reviews with author’s photo and short biography. The research article could be between 10 to 100 manuscript pages in length (equal to 3 to 35 printed journal pages) including figures, tables, and references. There is no page limit for review articles. The manuscript (communications and full research papers) should be original and unpublished.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Green chemistry
• Application of nanomaterials/nanocatalysts for environmental issues
• Side effects of nanomaterials application on health/environment
• Photodegradation
• Bacterial deactivation
• Biosensors
• Dye removal

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: 12/8/2013
Deadline for revision: 20/9/2013
Notification of final decision: 30/9/2013
Estimated Publication: 2013 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by <12/8/2013> at bshahmorady@gmail.com , bshahmoradi@muk.ac.ir , bshahmoradi@ymail.com.
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
B. Shahmoradi
Assist. Prof., Kurdistan Environmental Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
bshahmorady@gmail.com , bshahmoradi@muk.ac.ir , bshahmoradi@ymail.com

Manuscript submission deadline 12/8/2013

Aspects of the Chemical and Biotechnological Sciences in Environmental Engineering

Submission deadline: 12/01/2013

Scope and purposes

The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Chemical, Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering. Special issue aims to provide relatively wide coverage of Chemical and Biotechnological aspects in Environmental Engineering. The special issue emphasizes papers in developing fields, as well as papers showing the interaction between environmental disciplines and other disciplines. It will mainly serve as a landmark source for future studies regarding Chemical and Biotechnological applications in field studies of Environmental Engineering. Authors are encouraged to address the issues helping existing and potential end- users in utilizing the benefits of this outstanding contribution of modern technologies in Environmental Engineering.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• BioEnergy - BioGas and BioFuels
• Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
• Air pollution and dispersion of the pollutants
• Modeling of air quality
• Emissions of heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants
• Energy Technologies and Thermodynamics
• Impact of urban development on the environment
• Impact of industrialization on the environment
• Water resources: quality, quantity, and management
• Local environmental issues in Asian countries
• Effects of climate change on the environment
• Environmental monitoring programs on water, soil, air and biota
• Environmental modeling
• Green nanotechnology, environment and society
• Environmental health/public health: Implications of compromised ecosystems
• Environmental remediation and restoration
• Environmental technology
• Environmental sustainability Emerging contaminants
• Physiochemical characteristics of water
• Waste water engineering
• Bioremediation
• Bioenergy systems
• Biofiltration
• Environmental microbiology
• Applications of Nanoscience and nanotechnology

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: 12/01/2013
Deadline for revision: 03/01/2014
Notification of final decision: 03/15/2014
Estimated Publication:

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by <12/01/2013>.
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Dr.K.SARAVANAKUMAR
Assistant Professor,
Department of Chemical&Environmental Engineering,
Sathyabama University, Jeppiaar Nagar,
Chennai, India-600119
saroo_1978@yahoo.co.in

Manuscript submission deadline 12/01/2013

Integrated Solid Waste Management in Colleges & Universities

Submission deadline: 04/26/2013

Scope and purposes

With increasing pressure on environmental impact reduction, college and campuses have come to play an important role in environmental stewardship since they generate large amounts of solid waste while having the potential of better reducing and disposing of their residues. Many higher education institutions throughout the world run environmental programs focused on the generation and recycling of solid waste at their campuses. Efforts have been made in the areas of waste reduction including: paper use reduction practices, resource reutilization, and recycling. Several studies conclude that recyclable materials represent an important fraction of the total waste generated (more than 60%) on universities and colleges, so an important number of educational institutions are focused on improving their recycling systems, followed by waste reduction. Organic materials also make up a large part of an institution’s waste stream and on-campus composting of yard waste is widely spread in universities. More recently, the practice of vermicomposting as a waste management strategy for food-derived waste has received increasing attention so research programs and commercial projects have been developed in many countries all over the world.

Besides, Campus Recycling Programs in several education institutions involve participation of the whole community, immersing students, faculty and staff in environmental topics, creating hands-on experiences, and developing sustainable and conservation-focused practices. Public image of Colleges and Universities is also affected by their waste management practices.

The aim of this special issue is to foster state-of-the-art research in the area of solid waste management, including waste reduction and recycling practices as well as waste systems engineering. This special issue focuses on advances in management strategies adopted by higher education institutions such as colleges and universities aiming to reduce the negative impact of solid waste generated by them.


Topics of primary interest include, but are not limited to:
• Solid waste management
• Waste characterization and quantification.
• Waste Reduction
• Zero Waste Programs
• Campus Recycling Programs
• Composting & Organics Recycling
• Mid-size vermicomposting systems.
• Differences between on-campus and off-campus housing in waste production
• Green purchasing
• Waste disposal cost reduction
• Methods of handling nonhazardous wastes at colleges/universities
• Economic analysis of recycling
• Strategies for the implementation and development of college campus recycling and waste reduction programs.
• Final disposal options for waste generated at colleges/universities
• On-site recycling and reuse

Important Dates
Deadline for submission: 04/26/2013
Deadline for revision: 07/31/2013
Notification of final decision: 08/16/2013
Camera-Ready Final Manuscript Due: 08/30/2013
Estimated Publication: 2013 (Tentative)

Submission
Abstracts addressing one or more of these themes/topics or further questions should be emailed to an editor by <04/26/2013> at mariana.ruiz@ibero.mx.
Manuscript submissions are invited by the submission deadline. All papers will undergo a double or triple-blind peer review process.

Guest Editors
Mariana Ruiz
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico
mariana.ruiz@ibero.mx

Manuscript submission deadline 04/26/2013

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