The scientific research produced for the SICC Series CBRNe Conference 2023 is being supported by indexed journals. The papers and oral presentations of the 3 plenary sessions, 12 technical sessions, and poster sessions will be eligible for consideration for publication in these special issues.
Presenting authors have the opportunity to submit a full paper after the conference.
The submission deadline is December 1st, 2023.
The special issues which will publish the work of the SICC 2023 conference proceedings are the following:
1. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
[ SPRINGER ]
Title of the Focus Point Issue:
CBRNE Events: Prevention, Mitigation, Consequences and Recovery
Guest Editors: Prof. Andrea Malizia, Dr. Marco D’Arienzo, Dr. Gian Marco Contessa, Prof. Francesco d’Errico, Prof. Susana de Souza Lalic, Dr. Frank Duschek, Prof. Vasilis Vasiliou, Prof. Tony Hooker and Prof. Pasquale Gaudio
The scope of EPJ Plus encompasses a broad landscape of fields and disciplines in the physical and related sciences - such as covered by the topical EPJ journals and with the explicit addition of geophysics, astrophysics, general relativity and cosmology, mathematical and quantum physics, classical and fluid mechanics, accelerator and medical physics, as well as physics techniques applied to any other topics, including energy, environment and cultural heritage.
Indexed on: SCOPUS, ISI WEB of SCIENCE, PUBMED
link to the journal website: https://epjplus.epj.org/epjplus-aims-and-scope
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2. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SAFETY AND SECURITY ENGINEERING
[ IIETA ]
Title of the Special Issue:
CBRNe emergencies managment
Guest Editors: Prof. Andrea Malizia, Dr. Marco D’Arienzo, Dr. Gian Marco Contessa, Prof. Francesco d’Errico, Prof. Susana de Souza Lalic, Dr. Frank Duschek, Prof. Vasilis Vasiliou, Prof. Tony Hooker, Prof. Guglielmo Manenti and Prof. Pasquale Gaudio
International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering (IJSSE) aims to provide a forum for the publication of papers on the most recent developments in the theoretical and practical aspects of these important fields. Safety and Security Engineering, due to its special nature, is an interdisciplinary area of research and applications that brings together in a systematic way many disciplines of engineering, from the traditional to the most technologically advanced. The Journal covers areas such as crisis management; security engineering; natural disasters and emergencies; terrorism; IT security; man-made hazards; risk management; control; protection and mitigation issues.
The Journal aims to attract papers in all related fields, in addition to those listed under the List of Topics, as well as case studies describing practical experiences. The study of multifactor risk impact will be given special emphasis. Due to the multitude and variety of topics included, the List is only indicative of the themes of the expected papers. Authors are encouraged to submit papers in all areas of Safety and Security, with particular attention to integrated and interdisciplinary aspects.
Indexed on: SCOPUS, SJR, Ei GEOBASE, EBSCO HOST
link to the journal website: https://www.iieta.org/Journals/IJSSE
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3. APPLIED SCIENCE
[ MDPI ]
Title of the Special Issue:
Industrial Automation and Control System Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 Era towards CBRNe Protection
Guest Editors: Prof. Oleg Illiashenko, Prof. Andrea Malizia
Cybersecurity is becoming crucial, as more IACSs are being made available in cyberspace. As recent events have demonstrated, cyberspace must be considered the new theatre of warfare and has the potential to undermine the stability of a country. Cyber-warfare and cyberterrorism were coined to better describe this threat and there is growing concern among governments that they are not fully ready to face such an emerging menace. In this scenario, CBRNe intelligence will play an extremely important role in preventing the malicious use of an otherwise beneficial asset.
This Special Issue focuses on cybersecurity aspects for IACS, particularly in the context of Industry 4.0
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- CBRNe events prediction and management for Industry 4.0 IACS;
- IACS cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities problems and protection;
- Cyber-physical systems security for CBRNe protection (sensors, hardware, software, DSS);
- AI, DT and blockchain for enhancing cybersecurity and safety of IACS;
- IoT, AI, smart sensors and systems applications for emergencies prevention and risk reduction during disasters and post-emergency monitoring;
- AI, ML and data analytics for controlling and securing IACS: prediction, prevention, detection, tolerance, recovery, and relearning;
- IoT and AI as objects and/or tools and/or protection mechanisms for cyberattacks development;
- Privacy issues in IoT;
- CBRNe protection, including attacks detection, diagnosis, classification and response;
- Critical infrastructure risks and control, cybersecurity architectures, protocols and frameworks for IACS.
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/54TZX9MA71
Indexed on: SCOPUS, ISI WEB of SCIENCE, PUBMED
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4. SENSORS
[ MDPI ]
Title of the Topical Collection:
Measurements, Instrumentation, Sensing and Simulation Techniques for the Detection of Radiation
Guest Editors: Prof. Andrea Malizia, Prof. Tzany Kokalova Wheldon
This collection will host original papers on both, fundamental and applied research and reviews regarding the design, construction and use of instrumentation, methodologies and techniques for the detection of nuclear radiation generated by natural and artificial radionuclides or by nuclear reactions used in several application fields (energy, medicine, industry, security and safety). The papers can be oriented also on: the design and construction of systems for innovative nuclear measurements; the measurements and instrumentation for nuclear plants; the measurements and instrumentation used in nuclear decommissioning or waste management; the applications of radioisotopes in industrial and non-industrial fields; the detection of environmental radioactivity and nuclear metrology; safety and protection from radiation (Radioprotection); the geological, archaeological and environmental dating; methods and detection techniques for radioecology; the sensing techniques and instrumentation for biomedical application; radiometric measurements including gamma and particle emissions; the development and performance of nuclear instrumentation including radiation spectrometry, dosimetry and novel counting systems.
Indexed on: SCOPUS, ISI WEB of SCIENCE, PUBMED
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors/topical_collections/radiation_detection
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5. SENSORS
[ MDPI ]
Title of the Special Issue:
Advanced Sensing Technologies for UAV-Based Environmental Monitoring Applications
Guest Editor: Prof. Pasquale Gaudio, Dr. Frank Duschek, Dr. Anja Baum
The use of unmanned flight systems has increased in recent years and currently includes many different areas of application. Drones are used, for example, for video surveillance and visual observation of systems and infrastructures, and has been established for measuring meteorological parameters. In comparison, environmental monitoring with miniaturized devices or special detection systems installed on drones is a young discipline, but it promises a very high level of flexibility regarding the choice of place of use and of measurement parameters, as well as rapid operational readiness in contrast or in support to ground-based and permanently installed measuring devices. The miniaturization of high-quality measurement technology is increasingly opening up opportunities to use drones to record environmental parameters and pollutants. Many of application examples are subjects of current research. This Special Issue of Sensors aims at collecting original research papers to contribute to the discussion on the use of drones in the field of environmental monitoring: It includes the following (but is not limited to them):
- Radioactivity measurements
- Smoke, Aerosol and bio-aerosol measurements
- Measurements of hazardous substances in the air as well as on difficult to access grounds
- Measurements of meteorological parameters and air quality
- Agriculture applications
- Gas and particle measurements on volcanoes
- Data management, transfer, visualization of measurements with drones
- Post processing and data assimilation
- Miniaturization of reference methods for use on drones
Indexed on: SCOPUS, ISI WEB of SCIENCE, PUBMED
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors/special_issues/Sensing_UAV_Environmental_Monitoring
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6. SENSORS
[ MDPI ]
Title of the Special Issue:
Laser Based Remote Sensors for Environmental Science: Measurements and Analysis Techniques
Guest Editor: Prof. Pasquale Gaudio, Dr. Riccardo Rossi
Laser-based remote sensing techniques are very promising methodologies, having become important, sometimes primary, devices in industrial, urban, environmental, safety, and security applications. Concerning the safety and security field, remote sensing monitoring plays a crucial role in providing fast and preventive alarms in the case of intentional (terrorism, war, etc.) or accidental (or natural) diffusions of dangerous substances, such as chemicals or pathogens. Moreover, remote sensing approaches may prevent people working directly in threatening areas, help understand the dangers involved and take appropriate countermeasures.
Pollution monitoring is also fundamental to the preservation and guarantee of a good quality of life, especially in industrial and high-traffic urban areas.
Although many remote laser-based techniques have been developed, such as Lidar, DIAL, laser-induced fluorescence (LIF), and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), these instruments are usually large, heavy, and expensive, leading to the underutilization of these devices. Moreover, these techniques usually require a complicated data analysis, since they work in very variable and unpredictable environments.
This Special Issue refers to any research in the field of laser-based remote sensing applied to environmental, safety, and security fields, accepting both original research and review articles regarding not only the techniques, but also innovative experimental apparatus or devices and new data analysis techniques.
Indexed on: SCOPUS, ISI WEB of SCIENCE, PUBMED
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sensors/special_issues/Laser_Sensors
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