International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR) is the journal for researchers, policymakers and practitioners across diverse disciplines: earth sciences and their implications; environmental sciences; engineering; urban studies; geography; and the social sciences.

IJDRR publishes fundamental and applied research, critical reviews, policy papers and case studies with a particular focus on multi-disciplinary research that aims to reduce the impact of natural, technological, social and intentional disasters.

IJDRR stimulates exchange of ideas and knowledge transfer on disaster research, mitigation, adaptation, prevention and risk reduction at all geographical scales: local, national and international.

Key topics:- -multifaceted disaster and cascading disasters -the development of disaster risk reduction strategies and techniques -discussion and development of effective warning and educational systems for risk management at all levels -disasters associated with climate change -vulnerability analysis and vulnerability trends -emerging risks -resilience against disasters.

The journal particularly encourages papers that approach risk from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.194

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	101

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3580

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	11661

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Social vulnerability to floods: Review of case studies and implications for measurement

  Citation: 623

  Authors: Samuel, Eric, Christopher G., Abu Sayeed

• How is COVID-19 pandemic impacting mental health of children and adolescents?

  Citation: 535

  Authors: Debora, Bruno, Ana Cecília, Ana Cristina

• Risk interpretation and action: A conceptual framework for responses to natural hazards

  Citation: 426

  Authors: J., Ann, Ian, David M., John, Douglas, Joop, Mathew P.

• A review of informal volunteerism in emergencies and disasters: Definition, opportunities and challenges

  Citation: 377

  Authors: Joshua, Blythe, John

• Facility location optimization model for emergency humanitarian logistics

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Chawis, Mikiharu, Takumi

• Supply chain disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recognizing potential disruption management strategies

  Citation: 312

  Authors: Javid, Amir M., Maxim A.

• The socioeconomic vulnerability index: A pragmatic approach for assessing climate change led risks–A case study in the south-western coastal Bangladesh

  Citation: 296

  Authors: Md. Nasif, Jeroen

• Resilience assessment of complex urban systems to natural disasters: A new literature review

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Katarina, Vojko, David

• Farmers׳ perception of drought impacts, local adaptation and administrative mitigation measures in Maharashtra State, India

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Parmeshwar, Yutaka, Sujata, Hiroshi, Anthony S.

• Process for integrating local and indigenous knowledge with science for hydro-meteorological disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in coastal and small island communities

  Citation: 275

  Authors: Lisa, Emmanuel, Rajib

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