Aim and Scope

IJPDCM is a online open access journal that publishes articles in the field of Pandemic, Disaster and Crisis Management. It is an international journal to encourage research publication to research scholars, academicians, professionals and students engaged in their respective field. The journal also provides an international forum to disseminate their knowledge.

Our mission is to advance research by working to develop and maintain competence, ethics and integrity and the highest professional standards in the specialty for the benefit of the public. The Faculty seeks, through its activities, to bring about an improvement in research of the public.

The “International Journal of Pandemic, Disaster and Crisis Management” likely covers a broad spectrum of subject areas related to pandemics, disasters, crises, and their management. While the specific focus may vary, the general scope may include, but is not limited to, the following subject areas:

Pandemic Preparedness and Response:
- Epidemiology and infectious disease modeling
- Surveillance and early detection of pandemics
- Public health policies and strategies for pandemic management
- Vaccination strategies and vaccine development
- Healthcare system readiness and capacity building
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management:
- Risk assessment and hazard mapping
- Disaster response planning and coordination
- Disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts
- Climate change adaptation and disaster resilience
- Emergency response and relief operations
Crisis Communication and Information Management:
- Effective communication strategies during crises
- Information dissemination and public awareness campaigns
- Crisis communication ethics and guidelines
- Use of technology and social media in crisis communication
Emergency and Crisis Leadership:
- Leadership strategies in crisis situations
- Decision-making and crisis management
- Crisis leadership training and development
- Crisis leadership in various sectors (public, private, non-profit)
Community Engagement and Resilience:
- Community involvement in disaster preparedness and response
- Building community resilience to disasters and pandemics
- Community-based disaster risk reduction programs
- Social and cultural aspects of crisis management
Infrastructure and Urban Planning for Resilience:
- Resilient infrastructure design and planning
- Urban planning for disaster and pandemic resilience
- Critical infrastructure protection and risk reduction
Psychosocial and Mental Health Support:
- Psychological impact of pandemics, disasters, and crises
- Mental health support strategies for affected populations
- Trauma-informed care and interventions
Policy, Governance, and Legal Frameworks:
- Legal and policy frameworks for pandemic, disaster, and crisis management
- International cooperation and agreements for crisis response
- Ethics and human rights in crisis situations
Lessons Learned and Best Practices:
- Case studies and analysis of past pandemics, disasters, and crises
- Identifying best practices and lessons learned for future crises
- Evaluation and improvement of crisis management strategies
Interdisciplinary Approaches and Research Methods:
- Interdisciplinary research in pandemic, disaster, and crisis management
- Methodologies for studying and analyzing crises
- Integration of various fields like health, social sciences, engineering, etc., in crisis research

Publication schedule

The journal publishes articles online, Open Access, as soon as they are ready (continuous publication), to avoid delays after acceptance.

Copyright

Individual articles are published Open Access under the Creative Commons Licence: CC-BY 4.0.