Call for Papers on Earthquake
Science
The
Pakistan American Democratic Forum and International Journal
of Pakistan Studies invite scholarly papers on the subject
of earthquake science and applied technology/research for
targeted use by the earthquake prone areas of Pakistan.
These papers will be published – online – in
the International Journal of Pakistan Studies and thus made
readily available to all relevant, governmental and non-governmental,
end-users in Pakistan .
The objective is to provide cutting edge latest research
and technology for the reconstruction of the quake-devastated
areas of Kashmir and the NWFP. The papers could also cover
the knowledge for earthquake preparedness to forewarn other
areas at risk, such as Quetta region in Balochistan province
and Southern areas of Sind Province including Karachi
The suggested topics for the authorship are:
Broad guidelines for reconstructing housing, infrastructure
and commercial buildings in seismically active areas of
Pakistan.
Guidelines for rebuilding and building earthquake resistant
dwellings in urban areas.
Cost effective guidelines for constructing and reconstructing
earthquake resistant mud and stone houses in the rural,
underdeveloped areas.
Earthquake preparedness for general public to mitigate damages
and loss of life in a significant seismic event.
Science and Technology/Research for earthquake prediction.
Relevant Workshops and Seminars to train personnel for the
categories mentioned above.
Given these general topics, it is suggested the body of
the text can be organized as follows:
Summary
Introductory Overview
Detailed discussion with sufficient subheadings
Guidelines based on the latest research
Concluding commentary
Bibliography
As mentioned above, these papers will be published online
in the International Journal of Pakistan Studies special
edition focused on earthquake rectification and prevention.
A ten-member Editorial Board will review and select papers
for publication. PADF would publicize the availability of
the special Earthquake Edition in collaboration with like-minded
NGO’s including the Geological Survey of Pakistan,
Commission on Earthquake Prediction and Hazard Mitigation.
For more information contact:
Prof. Syed Bashir Hussain
hussain@uwosh.edu
(920) 235 – 8244
Mr. Irshad Rana
irshadrana@yahoo.com
(510) 579 – 4959
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