Aim and Scope

Calamity: A Journal of Disaster Technology and Engineering is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Institute for Advanced Social, Science, and Sustainable Future (IASSSF), Jakarta, Indonesia, with e-ISSN: 3025-4140. Calamity is published twice a year (January and July), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

Calamity: A Journal of Disaster Technology and Engineering is dedicated to publishing original research that enhances the understanding and management of natural disasters and technological hazards. The journal seeks to advance scientific knowledge in predicting catastrophic events, understanding the risks associated with them, and exploring effective risk management strategies. The journal aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners who are engaged in developing innovative solutions for disaster mitigation and response.

 

Focus

Calamity focuses on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists, engineers, and practitioners in the field of disaster technology and engineering. The journal emphasizes research that integrates scientific, technological, and operational perspectives to improve disaster risk reduction and management.

 

Scope

This journal seeks to publish a broad range of scholarly articles, including: 

  1. Atmospheric Hazards (e.g., storms, cyclones): Hazards that originate from atmospheric phenomena such as storms and cyclones, which can cause significant damage to the environment and infrastructure.
  2. Hydrologic Hazards (e.g., floods, storm surges): Hazards associated with hydrological events such as floods and storm surges, which can threaten lives and property. -Oceanographic Hazards (e.g., tsunamis): Hazards that arise from oceanographic activities such as tsunamis, which have a high potential for destruction in coastal areas.
  3. Volcanologic and Seismic Hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions): Hazards related to geological activities such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, which can cause widespread destruction and loss of life.
  4. Geotechnical Hazards (e.g., landslides, erosion): Hazards involving geotechnical processes such as landslides and erosion, which can threaten land stability and structures.
  5. Man-made and Technological Hazards: Hazards resulting from human activities or technological failures, such as industrial accidents or system malfunctions, which can have serious impacts on society and the environment.
  6. Risk Assessment and Management: The process of evaluating risks associated with disasters and developing management strategies to mitigate the impacts of these hazards.
  7. Disaster Response and Recovery: The measures taken to respond to a disaster immediately after it occurs and the recovery process undertaken to restore normal conditions post-disaster.
  8. Preventive Measures (e.g., spatial planning, corrective actions): Preventive actions taken to minimize disaster risks, including spatial planning and other corrective measures designed to reduce vulnerability to hazards. The journal also explores the interaction between these hazards and society, examining how communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.