Recent Advances in Hydrological and Hydraulic Engineering: A Contemporary Perspective

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Dear Colleagues,

The discipline of hydrological and hydraulic engineering stands at a pivotal juncture, characterized by unprecedented technological innovations and methodological breakthroughs that are fundamentally transforming our understanding of water resource systems and structural mechanics. Recent advances in computational fluid dynamics, coupled with sophisticated remote sensing technologies and artificial intelligence applications, have enabled unprecedented precision in hydrological modeling, hydraulic system optimization, and mechanical behavior analysis of water infrastructure.

Recent developments encompass multiscale approaches integrating high-resolution numerical simulations with real-time monitoring networks to address complex challenges including climate change adaptation, sustainable water resource allocation, and resilient infrastructure design. The advancement of fluid–structure interaction models has significantly enhanced our understanding of hydraulic forces on engineering structures, enabling more accurate representation of sediment transport processes, scour mechanisms, and dynamic loading effects on hydraulic facilities.

The emergence of digital twin technologies and machine learning algorithms has revolutionized predictive capabilities for both hydrological processes and structural performance assessment. Furthermore, the integration of nature-based solutions with traditional hydraulic engineering approaches, combined with advanced materials and innovative structural designs, represents a paradigmatic shift toward sustainable and mechanically robust water infrastructure. This comprehensive examination aims to synthesize cutting-edge research findings spanning hydrological sciences and hydraulic engineering mechanics.

Prof. Dr. Xianyong Meng
Prof. Dr. Jianli Ding
Dr. Jinjie Wang
Dr. Xiangyu Ge
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Fluids fluids	1.8	4.0	2016	21.7 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Hydrology hydrology	3.2	5.9	2014	15.7 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Remote Sensing remotesensing	4.1	8.6	2009	24.9 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Water water	3.0	6.0	2009	19.1 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
CivilEng civileng	2.0	4.0	2020	27 Days	CHF 1400	Submit

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