Strengthening the international visibility of Ibero-American water research

RIBAGUA – Revista Iberoamericana del Agua, an IAHR scientific journal dedicated to advancing water-related research and engineering in Ibero-America, is indexed in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), part of Web of Science, and is listed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). The journal also has a Journal Impact Factor, further supporting its recognition within the international academic publishing landscape.

Its presence in these internationally recognised platforms enhances the visibility and discoverability of research published in RIBAGUA, helping authors reach a wider international scientific audience.

Published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of IAHR and the World Council of Civil Engineers (WCCE), RIBAGUA provides a platform for researchers and professionals to share scientific knowledge, technological developments and engineering advances addressing water-related challenges across Ibero-America.

The journal is also indexed in other international databases and discovery services, including Inspec, ProQuest, CNKI and Wanfang, further supporting the dissemination of research developed in the region.

By publishing research in Spanish and Portuguese under a gold open-access model, RIBAGUA helps connect scientific advances with engineering practice and professional expertise, making research freely accessible to readers worldwide.

Through its international reach and commitment to knowledge exchange, RIBAGUA contributes to strengthening the global visibility of Ibero-American research and fostering dialogue between scientists, engineers and water professionals.

In addition, special article collections are planned for publication, focusing on key themes such as droughts, 'El Niño', and selected papers from the Latin American Congress.

 Latest Articles

• The role of the AQUATOOL Decision Support System in drought management in Spain | 
       Título original del artículo en español o portugués
       Joaquín Andreu, Abel Soler, Javier Paredes-Arquiola & Rafael J. Bergillos     

       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2026.2729720

• Definition of flood-mitigation works based on quantitative risk analysis in the Sula Valley (Honduras) | 
       Definición de obras de mitigación frente a inundaciones apoyada en el Análisis Cuantitativo de Riesgo en el Valle de Sula (Honduras)
       David Macías-Arias, Ginés Suárez-Vásques, Ignacio Escuder-Bueno, Adrían Morales-Torres & Andrea Mesa-Galvis
       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2026.2690794

• Impact of climate change on drought patterns in Spain | 
       Impacto del cambio climático en el régimen de sequías en España
       Luis Miguel Barranco
       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2026.2694207

• Comment: The XXVI CODIA reinforces the commitment of Ibero-American countries to the fight against drought | 
       La XXVI CODIA refuerza el compromiso de los países iberoamericanos en la lucha contra la sequía
       Concepción Marcuello Olona & Virginia Barbancho Domínguez
       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2026.2684822

• Pollution in large rivers: simulation and validation of urban wastewater discharges in the lower Uruguay River | 
       Contaminación en grandes ríos: simulación y validación de descargas residuales urbanas en el río Uruguay Inferior
       Julio Cesar Cardini, Nicolás Buono, Francisco Vazquez de Novoa & Alejandro Zabalett
       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2026.2654232

• River tides: Spatio-temporal variation of asymmetry in the Amazon River estuary | 
       Marés fluviais: Variação espaço-temporal da assimetria no estuário do Rio Amazonas
       Pedro Henrique Trigo Rosa, Vitor Moura, Mariela Gabioux, Marcos Nicolas Gallo, Susana Vinzon & Jean-David Caprace
       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2025.2609341

• Assessment of potential water availability in the Ebro basin under future climate scenarios | 
       Evaluación de la disponibilidad potencial de agua en la cuenca del Ebro bajo escenarios climáticos futuros
       Isabel Granados, Alvaro Sordo-Ward, Paola Bianucci, Francisco Martín Carrasco & Luis Garrote
       DOI: 10.1080/23863781.2025.2544676

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RIBAGUA - Revista Iberoamericana del Agua
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