Preface

The Engineering Mechanics (EM) Conference is a well-established international forum for exchanging ideas and advances in mechanics and related fields.Unlike traditional journal publications, the contributions presented at EM reflect ongoing research and active development.By their very nature, they serve not only as records of scientific progress but also as catalysts for open discussion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and spontaneous intellectual exchange -essential components of true scientific dialogue, though often misunderstood or undervalued by administrative systems focused solely on formal publication metrics.