International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024)

Dear Readers, We are delighted to announce the publication of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM), Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024). This issue features a diverse collection of insightful articles addressing critical challenges and innovative solutions in disaster risk management. 🔗 View Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): Read the full issue here 📄 Published Articles and Highlights:

1. Collaborative Gaps: Investigating the Role of Civilian-Religious Authority Disconnection in Psychosocial Support Provision during the 2014 Floods This article explores how the disconnect between civilian and religious authorities affected the delivery of psychosocial support during the 2014 floods, emphasizing the need for unified collaboration during crises.
2. Centres or Units: Making Sense of Decentralisation of Disaster Management in South African Municipalities Examines the implications of decentralizing disaster management systems in South Africa, providing insights into their effectiveness and the challenges faced at the municipal level.
3. The Contribution of Roads to Forest Fire Protection in Tamza Municipality, Northeast Algeria Investigates how road infrastructure supports forest fire prevention and response, with recommendations for improving access in vulnerable areas.
4. Business Continuity Planning for the Hazardous Chemical Handling Industry: A New Conceptual Approach Proposes an innovative framework for ensuring business continuity in industries dealing with hazardous chemicals, emphasizing risk mitigation and operational resilience.
5. An Inevitable Technological Disaster Type: Space Debris Discusses the growing threat of space debris, its implications for global safety, and strategies for mitigating risks associated with this unique disaster type.
6. A Systematic Literary Review on Community Resilience Indicators: Adaptation and Application of the BRIC Method for Measuring Disasters Resilience Provides a comprehensive review of resilience indicators, focusing on the adaptation and application of the BRIC method for assessing community-level disaster resilience.
7. Private Sectors’ Interventions in Disaster Risk Management Highlights the critical role of private sector involvement in disaster risk management, showcasing successful examples and areas for improvement.
8. Settings Implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Explores the practical implementation of disaster risk reduction strategies across different settings, emphasizing localized and tailored approaches.
9. Role of Emerging Technology in Disaster Management in India: An Overview Reviews how emerging technologies are transforming disaster management in India, with examples of innovative applications in preparedness, response, and recovery.
10. Industrial Disasters and Hazards: From Causes to Consequences—A Holistic Approach to Resilience Analyzes industrial hazards from their root causes to their impacts, offering a comprehensive approach to building resilience within industrial systems.
11. State Aid in Reconstruction of Natural and Other Disasters’ Consequences Using the Budget Funds of the Republic of Serbia Evaluates Serbia’s use of budget funds for post-disaster reconstruction, shedding light on the efficiency and challenges of state aid in recovery processes.
12. Optimising Disaster Resilience Through Advanced Risk Management and Financial Analysis of Critical Infrastructure in the Serbian Defence Industry Focuses on improving disaster resilience through financial risk analysis and management of critical infrastructure in Serbia’s defense sector.
13. Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Risk Management: State of Play in North Macedonia Reviews the current state of disaster risk reduction and management in North Macedonia, highlighting progress and identifying areas requiring attention.
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 Examines the socio-economic consequences of rainstorms on residents’ livelihoods, offering policy recommendations for mitigating future impacts.
15. Sustainable Recovery: The Link Between Development and Response to Disasters Explores the intersection of sustainable development and disaster response, emphasizing strategies for integrating recovery with long-term development goals.
16. Integrating Multi-Source Geospatial Data and AHP for Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Ain Smara, Constantine, Algeria Demonstrates the use of geospatial data and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) for mapping flood-prone areas, providing a valuable tool for disaster risk planning.
17. Understanding Crowd Dynamics and Disaster Risks in Kerala Temple Festivals: Strategies for Effective Management Analyzes crowd dynamics during Kerala temple festivals and proposes strategies to minimize disaster risks in such high-density events.
18. Implications of Artificial Intelligence and Cyberspace on Risk Management Capabilities Discusses the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence and cyberspace in enhancing risk management capabilities.

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