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.

Please, use the template for writing the article - link and guidelines for contributors - link

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

Acknowledgment (List) of Reviewers for 2024

2024-12-29

Acknowledgment of Reviewers for 2024

The International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM) proudly acknowledges and expresses its profound gratitude to the reviewers listed below for their exceptional contributions to the peer-review process throughout 2024. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and rigor has been instrumental in ensuring the publication of high-quality research that advances the field of disaster risk management.

At IJDRM, we adhere to a double-blind peer review process as part of our commitment to maintaining the highest academic and ethical standards. This rigorous procedure ensures that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous, fostering an unbiased evaluation of each manuscript. By providing thorough, constructive, and impartial feedback, our reviewers have played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality, clarity, and impact of the research presented in our journal.

The Role of Reviewers in Upholding Quality

The peer-review process is the foundation of academic publishing, ensuring that every article meets the standards of scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and practical relevance. The reviewers listed below have exemplified the highest standards of professionalism by meticulously analyzing manuscripts, offering detailed critiques, and suggesting improvements that have been invaluable to our authors. Their feedback has not only refined individual articles but also contributed to the broader development of disaster risk management as a discipline.

Acknowledgment of Excellence

We extend our heartfelt thanks to these esteemed reviewers, whose dedication to scholarly excellence is unparalleled. Their efforts ensure that IJDRM remains a trusted platform for disseminating innovative ideas, evidence-based practices, and groundbreaking research in disaster risk management. Each of the reviewers below has contributed their expertise by evaluating at least one manuscript during this period, demonstrating their vital role in our journal's success.

Looking Ahead

We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of peer-reviewed scholarship. The contributions of our reviewers will continue to be central to achieving this goal, ensuring that every article published in IJDRM meets the demands of academic rigor and practical relevance in the dynamic and evolving field of disaster risk management.

Once again, we thank our reviewers for their invaluable service to the journal, the authors, and the global research community. Your dedication and expertise inspire us to continue striving for excellence in every issue.

List of Reviewers:

Full prof. Sergey Alekseevich Kachanov, PhD, Deputy Director of the Russian-Serbian Humanitarian Center,  Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, laureate of the Russian Government Prize in Science, Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences.

Full Prof. Ivica Milevski - Institute of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Ss. Cyril and Methodious University, Arhimedova 1000, Skopje, North Macedonia.

Assoc. Prof. Tin Lukić - Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.

Dr. Renate Renner - Safety and Disaster Studies, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversität of Leoben, Franz Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben, Austria;

Assoc. Prof. Adem Ocal, PhD
Independent researcher, Ankara, 06500, Turkey.

Assoc. Prof. Aleksandar Ivanov, PhD
Faculty of Security-Skopje, University of Bitola, Macedonia.

Full Prof. Slavoljub Dragićević, PhD
University of Belgrade Faculty of Geography, Studentski Trg 3/III, 11000 Belgrade,
Serbia.

Professor & Director, Naim Kapucu, PhD
School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, 4364 Scorpius Street,
USA.

Full Prof. Hatidža Beriša - University of Defence, Military Academy, Veljka Lukića Kurjaka, 11042 Belgrade, Serbia

Bojana Aleksova - PhD student at Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

Assoc. Prof. Rositsa Velichkova, PhD
Department of Hydroaerodynamics and Hydraulic Machines, Technical University of
Sofia, 1000 Sofia, 8 Kl. Ohridski Ave, Bulgaria.

Dr. Jasmina Tanasić - Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities, Makedonska 22/VIII, 11103 Belgrade, Serbia

Juel RanaKutub
Faujdarhat Cadet College Faujdarhat, Sitakundu, Chittagong 4616, Bangladesh.

Full Prof. Goran Milošević - The University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Law, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 1 21102 Novi Sad, Serbia

Dr. Eng Mohammed M. A. El Mougher - Palestine University, Program of Crisis and Disaster Management- IUG, Palestine, Director, Security and Safety Management, General Directorate of Palestinian Civil Defence, Gaza.

Full Prof. Jasmina Gačić - Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia

Dr. Swarnali Chakma  - Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University, Japan

Assoc. Prof. Bojan Janković, PhD
University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade, Cara Dušana 196, Belgrade, Serbia.

Full Prof. Srđan Milašinović, PhD
University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies, Belgrade, Cara Dušana 196,
Belgrade, Serbia.

Dr. Keny J. New Port - Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS), LGR Nagar, Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, India

Assoc. Prof. Vladimir M. Cvetković - Visiting Prof., Safety and Disaster Studies, Department of Environmental and Energy Process Engineering, Montanuniversität of Leoben, Franz Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben, Austria.

Full Prof. Snežana Knežević - University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia.

Mohammed Al MOUGHER - Assistant Professor of Architecture Engineering - Palestine University, Program of Crisis and Disaster Management- IUG, Palestine.

Full Prof. Vladimir Jakovljević - Department of Disaster Management and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia

 András Molnár - University of Pécs, PhD School of Regional Policy and Economics, University of Pécs, PhD School of Regional Policy and Economics

Dr. Subhadip Ulal - Department of Environmental Science, The University of Burdwan, Golapbag, Bardhaman - 713104, West Bengal, India.

Dr. Eng Mohammed M. A. El Mougher - Palestine University, Program of Crisis and Disaster Management- IUG, Palestine, Director, Security and Safety Management, General Directorate of Palestinian Civil Defence, Gaza.

Prof. dr Vladimir M. Cvetković
Chief Editor, International Journal of Disaster Risk Management
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Security Studies, Belgrade

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Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM)
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Published papers: 1) Collaborative Gaps: Investigating the Role of Civilian-Religious Authority Disconnection in Psychosocial Support Provision during the 2014 Floods; 2) Centres or Units: Making Sense of Decentralisation of Disaster Management in South African Municipalities; 3) The Contribution of Roads to Forest Fire Protection in Tamza Municipality, Northeast Algeria; 4) Business Continuity Planning for the Hazardous Chemical Handling Industry: A New Conceptual Approach; 5) An Inevitable Technological Disaster Type: Space Debris; 6) A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience; 7) Private sectors’ interventions in Disaster Risk Management; 8) Settings Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; 9) Role of Emerging Technology in Disaster Management in India: An Overview; 10) Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience; 11) State Aid in Reconstruction of Natural and Other Disasters’ Consequences Using the Budget Funds of the Republic of Serbia; 12) Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry; 13) Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management: State of Play in North Macedonia; 14) An Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Rainstorm Disaster on the Livelihood of the Residents of Ikole Local Government Area in Ekiti State, Nigeria; 15) Sustainable Recovery: the Link Between Development and Response to Disasters; 16) Integrating Multi-Source Geospatial Data and AHP for Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Ain Smara, Constantine, Algeria; 17) Understanding Crowd Dynamics and Disaster Risks in Kerala Temple Festivals: Strategies for Effective Management; 18) Implications of Artificial Intelligence and Cyberspace on Risk Management Capabilities.

Published: 2024-12-25

Articles

  • Collaborative Gaps: Investigating the Role of Civilian-Religious Authority Disconnection in Psychosocial Support Provision during the 2014 Floods

    Dragiša Jurišić, Žarko Marčeta
    1-18
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.1
  • Centres or Units: Making Sense of Decentralisation of Disaster Management in South African Municipalities

    Mosekama Osia Mokhele
    19-38
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.2
  • The Contribution of Roads to Forest Fire Protection in Tamza Municipality, Northeast Algeria

    Faicel Tout, Nouh Rebouh, Haythem Dinar, Yacine Benzid, Zakaria Zouak
    39-50
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.3
  • Business Continuity Planning for the Hazardous Chemical Handling Industry: A New Conceptual Approach

    Yudhistra A. Kumar
    51-60
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.4
  • An Inevitable Technological Disaster Type: Space Debris

    Fikret Emre Öcal, Salih Torun
    61-78
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.5
  • A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience

    Dalibor Milenković; Vladimir M. Cvetković; Renate Renner
    79-104
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.6
  • Private sectors’ interventions in Disaster Risk Management

    Sukhdeep Kaur, Kashmir Singh
    105-118
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.7
  • Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

    Henderson K. Balanggoy
    119-132
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.8
  • Role of Emerging Technology in Disaster Management in India: An Overview

    Manindra Singh Hanspal, Bijayananda Behera
    133-148
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.9
  • Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience

    Vladimir M. Cvetković; Renate Renner, Vladimir Jakovljević
    149-168
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.10
  • State Aid in Reconstruction of Natural and Other Disasters’ Consequences Using the Budget Funds of the Republic of Serbia

    Goran Milošević, Cvjetana Cvjetković - Ivetić, Luka Baturan
    169-182
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.11
  • Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry

    Nikola Vidović; Vladimir M. Cvetković; Hatidža Beriša
    183-200
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.12
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management: State of Play in North Macedonia

    Aleksandar Ivanov
    201-212
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.13
  • An Assessment of Socio-Economic Impacts of Rainstorm Disaster on the Livelihood of the Residents of Ikole Local Government Area in Ekiti State, Nigeria

    Oluwayemisi Ireti Ogunleye, Segun Joseph Arohunsoro
    213-222
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.14
  • Sustainable Recovery: the Link Between Development and Response to Disasters

    Ivica Djordjević, Jasmina Gačić
    223-244
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.15
  • Integrating Multi-Source Geospatial Data and AHP for Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Ain Smara, Constantine, Algeria

    Nouh Rebouh, Faicel Tout, Haythem Dinar, Yacine Benzid, Zakaria Zouak
    245-264
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.16
  • Understanding Crowd Dynamics and Disaster Risks in Kerala Temple Festivals: Strategies for Effective Management

    Rajagopal Parameswaran Kunjukrishnan , Sreekala Krishnakumariamma
    265-278
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.17
  • Implications of Artificial Intelligence and Cyberspace on Risk Management Capabilities

    Hatidža Beriša, Vanja Cvetković, Aleksandar Pavić
    279-295
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2024.6.2.18
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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.