LICCEE-26 2026 - Call for papers/Topics Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to: 1. Foundational Sciences These subjects provide the essential biological and chemical understanding required across all three fields. Anatomy & Physiology: Comparative anatomy (differences between species) and systemic physiology. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Metabolic pathways, genetic expression, and cellular function. Microbiology & Immunology: Bacteriology, virology, mycology, and the body’s defense mechanisms. Pathology: The study of disease processes, cell injury, and tissue repair. Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics ($PK$) and pharmacodynamics ($PD$), toxicology, and drug interactions. 2. Nursing Sciences Nursing focuses on the holistic care of the patient, clinical management, and the human response to health conditions. Clinical Nursing Specialties: Medical-Surgical Nursing Critical Care & Emergency Nursing Pediatric & Neonatal Nursing Geriatric Nursing Obstetric & Gynecological Nursing Nursing Theory & Ethics: Patient advocacy, nursing models (e.g., Orem, Nightingale), and bioethics. Community & Public Health Nursing: Health promotion, disease prevention, and home health care. Nursing Informatics: Managing data and technology to improve patient outcomes. 3. Medical Sciences Medicine focuses primarily on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease. Internal Medicine: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, and Pulmonology. Surgical Sciences: General surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, and Anesthesiology. Diagnostic Sciences: Radiology (imaging), Hematology, and Clinical Chemistry. Psychiatry & Behavioral Health: Mental health disorders and psychotherapy. Preventive Medicine: Epidemiology and lifestyle medicine. 4. Veterinary Sciences Veterinary medicine addresses the health of all non-human animal species, from pets to livestock and wildlife. Small Animal Medicine: Canines, felines, and avian/exotic pets. Large Animal & Production Medicine: Equine, bovine, porcine, and small ruminants (sheep/goats). Veterinary Surgery: Soft tissue, orthopedic, and specialized equine surgery. Zoological & Wildlife Medicine: Conservation medicine and rehabilitation. Theriogenology: Animal reproduction and obstetrics. 5. Interrelated Topics The modern scientific community increasingly views these fields as a single ecosystem known as One Health. Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases that jump from animals to humans (e.g., Rabies, Avian Flu, Ebola). Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): How antibiotic use in both livestock and human medicine affects global drug efficacy. Comparative Medicine: Using animal models to understand human diseases and vice-versa. Epidemiology & Biostatistics: Tracking disease outbreaks across populations (human or animal). Bioethics & Animal Welfare: The ethics of clinical trials, animal testing, and end-of-life care. 39th LISBON International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (LICCEE-26)

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Category Civil and Environmental Engineering

Deadline: September 25, 2026 | Date: October 08, 2026-October 10, 2026

Venue/Country: Lisbon, Portugal

Updated: 2026-03-20 20:21:41 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Structural Engineering

This is the "backbone" of civil engineering, focusing on the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads.

Materials Science: Behavior of concrete, steel, timber, and composites.

Structural Analysis: Static and dynamic loading, finite element analysis (FEA).

Bridge Engineering: Suspension, cable-stayed, and arch bridge designs.

Seismic Engineering: Earthquake-resistant design and base isolation.

Forensic Engineering: Investigating structural failures and retrofitting old buildings.

2. Geotechnical Engineering

Everything built on Earth relies on the soil or rock beneath it. This subtopic bridges the gap between geology and engineering.

Soil Mechanics: Stress, strain, and flow of water through soil.

Foundation Engineering: Shallow and deep foundations (piles, caissons).

Retaining Structures: Earth dams, retaining walls, and embankments.

Tunneling and Underground Structures: Rock mechanics and boring technologies.

Slope Stability: Landslide prevention and soil stabilization.

3. Transportation Engineering

Focuses on the efficient and safe movement of people and goods.

Highway Engineering: Pavement design and geometric layout.

Traffic Engineering: Flow theory, signal synchronization, and capacity analysis.

Urban Transit Systems: Light rail, subways, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).

Airport and Railway Engineering: Specialized infrastructure for high-speed travel.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Smart cities and autonomous vehicle integration.

4. Water Resources Engineering

This field manages the quantity and movement of water, often serving as the bridge to Environmental Engineering.

Hydraulics: Fluid mechanics in open channels and pipes.

Hydrology: Surface water runoff, groundwater flow, and the hydrologic cycle.

Coastal Engineering: Wave mechanics, shore protection, and harbor design.

Dam and Reservoir Engineering: Water storage and flood control.

Irrigation and Drainage: Agricultural water management.

5. Environmental Engineering

While related to water resources, this field focuses specifically on biological, chemical, and physical treatment processes.

Water Treatment: Potable water purification and desalination.

Wastewater Engineering: Municipal sewage treatment and industrial effluent control.

Air Quality Engineering: Emission control and atmospheric dispersion modeling.

Solid Waste Management: Landfill design, recycling systems, and waste-to-energy.

Hazardous Waste Management: Bioremediation and containment of toxic substances.

6. Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)

The "business" side of the field, focusing on turning blueprints into physical reality.

Project Scheduling: Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT.

Cost Estimation: Bidding, budgeting, and value engineering.

Construction Safety: Risk management and site protocols.

Building Information Modeling (BIM): 3D/4D digital representations of places.

Sustainable Construction: LEED certification and "Green" building materials.

7. Interrelated & Emerging Fields

Modern engineering rarely stays in one "lane." These topics require a multidisciplinary approach:

Sustainable Infrastructure: Designing systems that meet current needs without compromising future generations.

Resilience Engineering: How cities recover from natural disasters or climate change impacts.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS): Using spatial data for urban planning and resource management.

Smart Materials: Self-healing concrete and shape-memory alloys.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Calculating the total environmental impact of a project from "cradle to grave."