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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Till the online submission system is streamlined authors are requested to email the submissions to editorial@resiliencepress.org

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.
  • Till the online submission system is streamlined authors are requested to email the submissions to editorial@resiliencepress.org

  • Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

    Manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Disaster Studies and Climate Resilience should be prepared as a single-column, double-spaced Word document, not exceeding 8,000 words (including references, figures, and tables). Use a 12-point font size, preferably Times New Roman, and ensure that figures and tables are embedded within the text at their appropriate locations.

    The corresponding author must be clearly identified, and the manuscript should include the email addresses, ORCID iDs, current institutional affiliations, and full mailing addresses of all authors.

    References must be cited in the text using the author–date format (e.g., Smith, 2022), in accordance with the Harvard referencing style. The reference list should appear at the end of the manuscript and include DOI numbers wherever applicable.

    The following mandatory statements must appear in the manuscript and be positioned immediately before the reference list:

    • Conflict of Interest, CRediT Author Statement, Data Availability, Acknowledgments

    Authors must explicitly disclose any use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the research or manuscript preparation process. The use of AI for assistance (e.g., grammar correction, data visualization support) is permitted with appropriate acknowledgment. However, the use of AI tools as autonomous generators of content or analysis is not allowed. For guidance on what constitutes responsible AI disclosure, authors are referred to:

    Resnik, D. B., & Hosseini, M. (2025). Disclosing artificial intelligence use in scientific research and publication: When should disclosure be mandatory, optional, or unnecessary? Accountability in Research, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/08989621.2025.2481949

    Authors are strongly encouraged to consult a recently published article in the journal to ensure compliance with formatting and content expectations.

Articles

International Journal of Disaster Studies and Climate Resilience (IJDSCR) publishes original, high-quality research articles that make significant contributions to disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, environmental management, geospatial sciences, and related interdisciplinary domains. Submissions should present well-structured empirical studies, methodological innovations, or theoretical advancements supported by data analysis. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process and must demonstrate academic rigour, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope. Articles should be between usually <8,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures. Authors are encouraged to align their research with sustainable development goals (SDGs), equity considerations, and practical implications for policy, humanitarian aid and community resilience.

Book Review

The Book Review section features concise, critical assessments of recently published books (< 2 years old) that advances knowledge / practice in DRR, climate resilience, emergency management, or related fields like natural hazards etc. Reviews should be less than 1500 words (including references) and must begin with a full bibliographic citation of the book in APA 7 style. Unsolicited submissions are welcome but please email the Section Editor first to confirm suitability. Reviewers must have no financial or personal conflict of interest with the author(s) or publisher. Any collaborations or biases must be declared in a “Competing Interests” statement.

New thesis - dissertation findings

In addition to full-length research articles, the journal also encourages researchers—particularly those at the PhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s level—to publish components of their thesis work. These submissions may include research findings, methodological insights, or field-based observations aligned with the journal’s scope. Such contributions need not follow strict academic formatting and may incorporate anecdotal experiences, field challenges, or reflections encountered during the thesis journey. The goal is to provide a supportive platform for emerging scholars to share their ideas and engage with the wider academic community. All submissions will be peer-reviewed, with a supportive review process especially designed to mentor and guide early-career contributors.

Conference Reports

Well-documented conference reports that summarize the proceedings, key discussions, and outcomes of academic or policy-oriented meetings relevant to the journal’s scope are invited. Such reports should highlight emerging trends, significant presentations, and collaborative opportunities discussed during the events.

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Ethics statement

IJDSCR subscribes to the recommendations of COPE, and the Directory of Open Access Journals regarding publication ethics.                                                                                                                                                              

Though a form need not be submitted, it is assumed that the authors affirm the following:     

           

1. Originality, Authorship & Redundant Publication

 

Original work – The manuscript is entirely own work, has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by any other journal.

Authorship – All listed authors made substantial contributions, approve the final version, and agree to be accountable for its accuracy and integrity.

Plagiarism check – A similarity scan (e.g., iThenticate or similar) shows < 20 % overlap (or < 5% from any single source), and the report is available to editors upon request.                                   

                                    

2. Ethical Approval & Informed Consent

Aspect

Statement

Human participants

    The study was approved by (Name of Institutional Review Board / Ethics            Committee) (Approval No. ______, Date ______). All participants provided written      informed consent.

Vulnerable populations / minors   

    Consent was obtained from parents/guardians and assent from minors, in              accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.

Animal research

    Procedures complied with (Name of Institutional Animal Care & Use                    Committee) guidelines (Approval No. ______).

No human or animal subjects

   The research did not involve human participants or live animals, thus ethical           approval was not required.

3. Data Availability

Data deposition – the underlying data in (name of repository) with DOI/URL or included all necessary data within the manuscript / supplementary files or will share data upon reasonable request.                      

 

4. Conflicts of Interest

None declared – The authors have no competing financial or non-financial interests.

Conflicts exist – Details.

                                                                                                                                      

5. Funding

This work was funded by (Funding Agency), Grant No. __________. (If unfunded, write “None.”)

                

6. Acknowledgement of Journal Policies

I have read and agree to IJDSCR’s policies on research integrity, peer review, and article processing. Should issues arise, I/we will cooperate fully with the journal, providing raw data, ethics approvals, or participant consent forms if requested.

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.