The China Science and Technology Journal Excellence Action Plan recently announced 49 journals selected for the 2023 High-Starting New Journal Project. This initiative supports the establishment of high-level English scientific journals in various technology fields. Urban Lifeline, hosted by Southeast University, is the only civil engineering journal selected for this project in 2023, marking a significant achievement for the university. Urban Lifeline is the world's first academic journal focused on urban lifelines, covering diverse scenarios and integrating smart information technology. It serves as an interdisciplinary platform, publishing high-quality research on urban lifeline safety, health intelligence, and low-carbon durability. The journal encompasses nine specialized areas, including sensing technologies, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, and social technology systems.
Cover of Urban Lifeline
The journal boasts a high-level, international editorial team comprising leading scholars from six disciplines, including civil engineering, transportation, water resources, computer science, communication, and surveying. The current co-editors-in-chief are Professor Wu Gang from Southeast University and Professor Chee-Kiong Soh (Fellow of the Singapore Academy of Engineering). The editorial board consists of 49 members, including 12 academicians from both domestic and international institutions. Among the international editorial board members, 33 scholars from 11 countries contribute, with 88% having prior experience in editing international academic journals.
During the Southeast University Civil Engineering Discipline (Department, School) Centennial Celebration and High-Quality Development Conference held on October 22, 2023, the journal was officially launched as a significant part of the event. The inaugural issue featured six papers, including an inaugural statement, two review articles, and three research papers. Authors hailed from six countries, representing prestigious academic institutions such as Kyoto University in Japan, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Monash University in Australia, the University of Auckland in New Zealand, Nazarbayev University, as well as Southeast University, Tongji University, City University of Hong Kong, and Zhengzhou University in China. The event witnessed the participation of over two thousand guests, alumni, and faculty, gaining attention and coverage from mainstream media in China.
The launch of the first issue of Urban Lifeline
