The International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering aims to provide a forum for 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.

Papers on the following topics that are in accordance with the aims and objectives of the Journal are welcome:

• Surveillance systems
• System safety engineering
• Threat assessment technologies
• Human factors
• Crime risk assessment
• Homeland security
• Creation of a culture of safety
• Earthquakes
• Early warning and response systems
• Dangerous goods
• Economic and political aspects
• Safety in building
• Case studies

• Modelling and theoretical studies
• Risk analysis, assessment and management
• Multifactor risk impact
• Integrated technological systems
• Planning and strategy
• Fire prevention and protection
• Infrastructure protection
• Industrial Issues
• Transportation problems
• Public safety and security
• Environmental and ecological protection
• Emergency and disaster management
• Terrorism prevention and protection
• Forensic studies

The International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering is a refereed journal. In order to be acceptable for publication submissions must make a new contribution.

Authors interested in submitting a paper are requested to:

• Follow the author instructions detailed here.
• Follow the format of these example pages.
• Print and Sign the publishing agreement
• Contact the Editors at the address below:

The Editors
The International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering,
WIT Press, Ashurst Lodge, Southampton
SO40 7AA, UK
Tel: (0) 238 029 3223
Fax: (0) 238 029 2853
Email: carlos@wessex.ac.uk

The benefits of publishing in the International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering include:

• Worldwide visibility and dissemination of your paper. All of our journals are available in both print and electronic format and our global distribution network ensures promotion to the widest possible audience
• Rapid publication times
• A commitment to permanent electronic archiving
• Open access option available for authors wishing to make their paper free to view
• All abstracts available free on-line
• High production values associated with a leading specialist publisher
• An efficient and constructive peer review process
• Author discount of 30% on WIT Press books and special offers on other WIT Press services

The International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering will be published quarterly. Each issue will be available both online (ISSN: 2041-904X) and in paper format (ISSN: 2041-9031).

For further information on how you can subscribe to the International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, please view the subscriptions page.

Papers published in WIT Press journals are referenced by Crossref and appear in notable reviews, publications and databases, including Elsevier's referencing and abstract services - Scopus and Compendex, and Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. The papers continue to be added to new databases regularly.

Editors
M. Guarascio, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy
C.A. Brebbia, Wessex Institute of Technology, UK
F. Maestas, Applied Research Associates Inc., USA
F. Garzia, University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Italy
International Editorial Board
H. Al-Humaidi, Kuwait University, Kuwait
S. Conway, Urban Environmental Research, USA
E. De Winne, Ghent University, Belgium
D. De Wrachien, State University of Milan, Italy
K. Duncan, University of Toronto, Canada
I.E. Elishakoff, Florida Atlantic University, USA
E.M.M. Fonseca, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
F. Haghighat, Concordia University, Canada
M. Holicky, Czech Technical University, Czech Republic
G. Janszen, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
M.K. Jha, Morgan State University, USA
F.X. Josset, Thales Research and Technology, France
S. Mambretti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
T. Messervey, D’Appolonia SpA, Italy
D.G. Proverbs, University of the West of England, UK
G. Reniers, Antwerp University, Belgium
D. Santos-Reyes, Mixteca Technological University, Mexico
L.A. Young, Applied Research Associates, USA
M.Z. Zineddin, KUSTAR, UAE