About the Journal

International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM) is a double-blind peer-reviewed (twice a year), open-access, international journal, that serves all aspects of disaster studies, policy, and management. It provides a platform for academics, policymakers, and practitioners to publish high-quality research and practice concerning natural disasters and hazards (earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, tsunamis, cyclones, wildfires, pandemics, etc.), man-made (anthropogenic) disasters (civil disorder, terrorism, war, biological/chemical threat, cyber-attacks, hazardous materials, industrial accidents, technological failures, etc), complex political emergencies, and global crises.

The publisher is the Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade, Serbia - link. The founder of the journal is Professor Dr Vladimir M. Cvetković from the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies - link

ISSN (printed edition) 2620-2662, ISSN (electronic edition) 2620-2786, UDC: 614.8.069

Journal Abbreviation - Int. J. Disaster Risk Manag.

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Submission of the articles doesn't involve article processing charges (APCs) or submission charges.

The journal crosses and affects interdisciplinary boundaries to promote communication, collaboration, and teamwork between professions and disciplines to avoid (prevention) or to limit (mitigation and preparedness) the adverse impacts of hazards, within the broad context of sustainable development. The journal encourages the interchange of ideas and experiences, to decrease the risk of disasters and build community resilience within the context of sustainable development and planetary boundaries.

This is an open-access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. 

Keywords

Disasters,  disaster risk management, natural disaster, technological disaster, emergency situations, crisis management, theory and practice, mitigation, preparedness, hazards, policy, natural, complex, emergencies, political, aid, relief, developing, humanitarian, field, reports, refugee, journal, research, analysis, review.

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Aims and scope

The journal will cover all aspects of disaster risk management from a global perspective, including but not limited to:

  • Disaster and crisis management theory and practice,
  • Risk awareness and assessment,
  • Hazard and vulnerability analysis,
  • Knowledge development including education, training, research, and information on disasters,
  • Public commitment and institutional frameworks, including organizational, policy, legislation, and community action,
  • Disaster prevention, mitigation, response, recovery planning, policies,  and implementation,
  • Promotes the interchange of ideas between practitioners, policy-makers, and academics.

 Submission Process

 Authors are kindly invited to submit their formatted full papers. All paper submissions will be blind peer-reviewed and evaluated based on originality, research content, correctness, relevance to the conference, and readability (reviewer form). Please read the complete submission and formatting guidelines before submitting your paper.

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Papers that are not adapted to the form will be rejected.

You can submit your paper through the following -  Link or send it via email  - ijodrm@gmail.com; if you have a problem with the online platform.

 Length of paper

There are no restrictions on paper length! We strongly encourage authors to present their experimental and theoretical findings with utmost thoroughness.

Announcements

References list of published papers in IJDRM, 2019-2024

2024-06-30

Published papers

 International Journal of Disaster Risk Management

Molnár, A. (2024). A Systematic Collaboration of Volunteer and Professional Fire Units in Hungary. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 1–13.

Hasan, M. K., & Niger Sultana. (2024). Dynamics of Internal Migration in the Southwest Region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 13–26.

Marceta, Ž., & Jurišic, D. (2024). Psychological Preparedness of the Rescuers and Volunteers: A Case Study of 2023 Türkiye Earthquake. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 27–40.

Sudar, S., Cvetković, V. M., & Ivanov, A. (2024). Harmonization of Soft Power and Institutional Skills: Montenegro’s Path to Accession to the European Union in the Environmental Sector. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 41–74.

Sheikh, U. S. (2024). Analysing in Post COVID-19 era: The Effect of Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance on Employees Performance. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 75–90.

Iftikhar, A., & Iqbal, J. (2024). Changes in Lulc and Drainage Network Patterns the Cause of Urban Flooding in Karachi City. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 91–102.

Port, K. J. N., & Jawahar, G. (2024). Management of COVID: The Creeping Disaster in the Indian Scenario. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 103–110.

Jovičić, R., Gostimirović, L., & Milašinović, S. (2024). Use of New Technologies in the Field of Protection and Rescue During Disasters. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(1), 111–122.

Adamović, M., Milojević, S., Nikolovski, S., & Knežević, S. (2021). Pharmacy response to natural disasters. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), 3(2), 25-30.

Aktar, M. A., Shohani, K., Hasan, M. N., & Hasan, M. K. (2021). Flood Vulnerability Assessment by Flood Vulnerability Index (FVI) Method: A Study on Sirajganj Sadar Upazila. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 3(1), 1-14.

Akter, R., Roy, T., & Aktar, R. (2023). The Challenges of Women in Post-disaster Health Management: A Study in Khulna District. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 51-66.

Aleksandrina, M., Budiarti, D., Yu, Z., Pasha, F., & Shaw, R. (2019). Governmental Incentivization for SMEs’ Engagement in Disaster Resilience in Southeast Asia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(1), 32-50.

Al-ramlawi, A., El-Mougher, M., & Al-Agha, M. (2020). The Role of Al-Shifa Medical Complex Administration in Evacuation & Sheltering Planning. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(2), 19-36.

Baruh, S., Dey, C., & Dutta, N. P. M. K. (2023). Dima Hasao, Assam (India) landslides’ 2022: A lesson learnt. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 1-13.

Carla S, R. G. (2019). School-community collaboration: disaster preparedness towards building resilient communities. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 45-59.

Chakma, U. K., Hossain, A., Islam, K., Hasnat, G. T., & Kabir. (2020). Water crisis and adaptation strategies by tribal community: A case study in Baghaichari Upazila of Rangamati District in Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(2), 37-46.

Cruz, R. D. D., & Ormilla, R. C. G. (2022). Disaster Risk Reduction Management Implementation in the Public Elementary Schools of the Department of Education, Philippines. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 1-15.

Cvetković, V. (2019). Risk Perception of Building Fires in Belgrade. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(1), 81-91.

Cvetković, V. M., Romanić, S., & Beriša, H. (2023). Religion Influence on Disaster Risk Reduction: A case study of Serbia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 66-81.

Cvetković, V., & Janković, B. (2020). Private security preparedness for disasters caused by natural and anthropogenic hazards. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(1), 23-33.

Cvetkovic, V., & Martinović, J. (2020). Innovative solutions for flood risk management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(2), 71-100.

Cvetković, V., & Planić, J. (2022). Earthquake risk perception in Belgrade: implications for disaster risk management. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 69-88.

Dukiya, J. J., & Banji Adeleye, A. B. (2022). Remote Sensing and GIS Assessment of Domestic Fuel Energy Supply: A Threat to Global DRR Crusade in South-western Nigeria. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 45-59.

El-Mougher, M. M. (2022). Level of coordination between the humanitarian and governmental organizations in Gaza Strip and its impact on the humanitarian interventions to the Internally Displaced People (IDPs) following May escalation 2021. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 15-45.

El-Mougher, M. M., & Mahfuth, K. (2021). Indicators of Risk Assessment and Management in Infrastructure Projects in Palestine. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 3(1), 23-40.

El-Mougher, M. M., Abu Sharekh, D. S. A. M., Abu Ali, M. R. F., & Zuhud, D. (2023). Risk Management of Gas Stations that Urban Expansion Crept into in the Gaza Strip. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 13-27.

El-Mougher, M. M., Sharekh, S. A. M. A., Ali, M. R. F. A., & Zuhud, E. A. A. M. (2023). Risk Management of Gas Stations that Urban Expansion Crept into in the Gaza Strip. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 13-27.

Faicel, T. (2022). Flood policy in Algeria. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 27-39.

Goyal, N. (2019). Disaster governance and community resilience: The law and the role of SDMAs. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 61-75.

Hossen, M. N., Nawaz, S., & Kabir, M. H. (2022). Flood Research in Bangladesh and Future Direction: an insight from last three decades. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 15-41.

Hussaini, A. (2020). Environmental Planning for Disaster Risk Reduction at Kaduna International Airport, Kaduna Nigeria. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(1), 35-49.

Iftikhar, A., & Iqbal, J. (2023). The Factors responsible for urban flooding in Karachi (A case study of DHA). International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 81-103.

Jaiye, D. J., & Benjamine, O. (2021). Building resilience through local and international partnerships, Nigeria experiences. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 3(2), 11-24.

Janković, B. (2021). The role of the police in disasters caused by pandemic infectious diseases. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 3(1), 41-50.

Janković, B., Sakač, A., & Iričanin, I. (2023). Students’ perception of police readiness to respond to disasters caused by a COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 39-51.

Jehoshaphat, J. D., & Oghenah, B. (2021). Building resilience through local and international partnerships, Nigeria experiences. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), 3(2), in-press.

Jha, D. (2020). Indicator based assessment of integrated flood vulnerability index for Brunei Darussalam. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(2), 47-70.

Kabir, M. H., Hossain, T., & Haque, M. W. (2022). Resilience to natural disasters: A case study on southwestern region of coastal Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 91-105.

Kabir, M. H., Tanvir, H., & Haque, M. W. (2022). Resilience to natural disasters: A case study on southwestern region of coastal Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 91-105.

Kachanov, S. (2021). Methodology for Building Automated Systems for Monitoring Engineering (Load-Bearing) Structures, and Natural Hazards to Ensure Comprehensive Safety of Buildings and Constructions. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), 3(2), 1-10.

Kaur, B. (2020). Disasters and exemplified vulnerabilities in a cramped Public Health Infrastructure in India. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(1), 15-22.

Kumiko, F., & Shaw, R. (2019). Preparing International Joint Project: Use of Japanese Flood Hazard Map in Bangladesh. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(1), 62-80.

Mano, R., A, K., & Rapaport, C. (2019). Earthquake preparedness: A Social Media Fit perspective to accessing and disseminating earthquake information. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 19-31.

Mohammed, E.-M., & Maysaa, J. (2022). International experiences in sheltering the Syrian refugees in Germany and Turkey. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 1-15.

Öcal, A. (2019). Natural Disasters in Turkey: Social and Economic Perspective. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(1), 51-61.

Öcal, A. (2021). Disaster management in Turkey: a spatial approach. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 3(1), 15-22.

Odero, N. A., & Mahiri, I. (2022). The Complacency of Flood Victims, Socio Economic Factors, and Effects and Vulnerabilities of Floods in Lower Kano Plains, Kisumu County, Kenya. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 59-77.

Olawuni, P., Olowoporoku, O., & Daramola, O. (2020). Determinants of Residents’ Participation in Disaster Risk Management in Lagos Metropolis Nigeria. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(2), 1-18.

Perić, J., & Vladimir, C. M. (2019). Demographic, socio-economic and phycological perspective of risk perception from disasters caused by floods: case study Belgrade. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 31-43.

Podder, M., Hasan, M. K., & Islam, M. J. (2022). Seismic Vulnerability Assessment of Existing Buildings by Rapid Visual Screening Method: A Study on Ward 27 in Dhaka South City Corporation. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(2), 77-91.

Rajani, A., Tuhin, R., & Rina, A. (2023). The Challenges of Women in Post-disaster Health Management: A Study in Khulna District. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(1), 51-66.

Sergey, K. (2021). Methodology for Building Automated Systems for Monitoring Engineering (Load-Bearing) Structures, and Natural Hazards to Ensure Comprehensive Safety of Buildings and Constructions. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 3(2), 1-10.

Sergey, K., & Gennadiy, N. (2022). Methodology for the risk monitoring of geological hazards for buildings and structures. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 41-49.

Shibru, M., Operea, A., Omondi, P., & Gichaba, M. (2022). Impact of 2016-2017 drought on household livestock assets and food security: the case of pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in Borana zone, southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 4(1), 49-69.

Thennavan, E., Ganapathy, G., Chandrasekaran, S., & Rajawat, A. (2020). Probabilistic rainfall thresholds for shallow landslides initiation – A case study from The Nilgiris district, Western Ghats, India. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 2(1), 1-14.

Vibhas, S., Bismark, A. G., Ruiyi, Z., Anwaar, M. A., & Rajib, S. (2019). Understanding the barriers restraining effective operation of flood early warning systems. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(2), 1-19.

Xuesong, G., & Kapucu, N. (2019). Examining Stakeholder Participation in Social Stability Risk Assessment for Mega Projects using Network Analysis. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 1(1), 1-31.

 

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Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM)
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Published papers: 1) A Systematic Collaboration of Volunteer and Professional Fire Units in Hungary; 2) Dynamics of Internal Migration in the Southwest Region of Bangladesh; 3) Psychological Preparedness of the Rescuers and Volunteers: A Case Study of 2023 Türkiye Earthquake; 4) Harmonization of Soft Power and Institutional Skills: Montenegro's Path to Accession to the European Union in the Environmental Sector; 5) Analyzing in Post COVID-19 era: The Effect of Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance on Employees Performance; 6) Changes in Lulc and Drainage Network Patterns the Cause of Urban Flooding in Karachi City; 7) Management of COVID: The Creeping Disaster in the Indian Scenario; 8) Use of New Technologies in the Field of Protection and Rescue During Disasters.

Published: 2024-06-30

Full Issue

Articles

  • A Systematic Collaboration of Volunteer and Professional Fire Units in Hungary

    András Molnár
    1-13
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.1

  • Dynamics of Internal Migration in the Southwest Region of Bangladesh

    Md. Kamrul Hasan, Niger Sultana
    13-26
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.2

  • Psychological Preparedness of the Rescuers and Volunteers: A Case Study of 2023 Türkiye Earthquake

    Žarko Marceta, Dragiša Jurišic
    27-40
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.3

  • Harmonization of Soft Power and Institutional Skills: Montenegro's Path to Accession to the European Union in the Environmental Sector

    Srna Sudar; Vladimir M. Cvetković; Aleksandar Ivanov
    41-74
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.4

  • Analyzing in Post COVID-19 era: The Effect of Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance on Employees Performance

    Umer Sani Sheikh
    75-90
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.5

  • Changes in Lulc and Drainage Network Patterns the Cause of Urban Flooding in Karachi City

    Ayesha Iftikhar, Jawed Iqbal
    91-102
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.6

  • Management of COVID: The Creeping Disaster in the Indian Scenario

    Keny J. New Port, Godfrey G.P. Jawahar
    103-110
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.7

  • Use of New Technologies in the Field of Protection and Rescue During Disasters

    Radislav Jovičić, Ladin Gostimirović, Srđan Milašinović
    111-122
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.1.8
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Publisher: Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade, Serbia (LINK)

Scientific-Professional Society for DRM is a Serbian (Belgrade) non-governmental organization that seeks to improve the existing supply of theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of disaster risk management. Conducts quantitative-qualitative research, develops knowledge base, promotes science and evidence-based policy, organizes national and international conferences, publishes journals (International Journal of DRM), and conducts training and other academic activities in emergency management, national security, and disaster risk management fields in Serbia and other Balkan countries. SPS-DRM has in-depth knowledge of civil protection and disaster management structures and organizations within the Balkan countries and their integration within the European Union Civil Protection.