The Journal of Applied Engineering Research (JAER) is a resource for researchers, practitioners, and students on advances and innovative ideas in computing as applicable to scientific research such as Engineering, mathematics, computer sciences, physics, etc. The Journal's scope encompasses vital emerging areas of computing, such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, building information modeling, sensors and sensing systems, automation, robotics, and their applications across various civil engineering subdomains, including structures, materials, water resources, geotechnical engineering, construction, transportation, and infrastructure systems.