We are pleased to announce the publication of Volume 2, Issue 1 of the Emerging Technologies and Engineering Journal, which is now indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This issue features five high-quality articles, including four original research papers and one review article. The topics covered in this issue address critical areas in engineering and technology, such as human-controlled motor vehicle fatal crashes in urban areas, compliance of cement concrete with job-mix formulas, the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) value of Sylhet sand blended with local sand, sustainable household solid waste management in Koya City, and a detailed review of the behavior of reinforced concrete beams with openings. We invite readers, researchers, and professionals to explore the latest findings presented in this issue.