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Authors' Submission Guidelines
"Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" Quarterly is a scientific publication with a "B" evaluation grade from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The Journal is affiliated with the Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization and publishes articles in the field of crisis management focusing on four core principles: mitigation and vulnerability reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Journal's primary aim is to generate, promote, and upgrade the theoretical and practical knowledge in crisis management and expand scientific cooperation and interaction between activists in crisis management. It seeks to:
"Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" Quarterly is a scientific publication with a "B" evaluation grade from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The Journal is affiliated with the Tehran Disaster Mitigation and Management Organization and publishes articles in the field of crisis management focusing on four core principles: mitigation and vulnerability reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Journal's primary aim is to generate, promote, and upgrade the theoretical and practical knowledge in crisis management and expand scientific cooperation and interaction between activists in crisis management. It seeks to:
- Foster scientific collaboration and interaction among professionals in crisis management to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
- Strengthen dialogue and critical thought at both national and international levels.
- Contribute to improving public awareness by addressing practical and theoretical issues in crisis management, with a specific focus on Tehran.
- Most importantly, provide a platform to describe, analyze, and propose solutions to the challenges impacting Tehran City, Iran, in the field of crisis management.
"Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" Quarterly is a scientific journal published in Persian with an English abstract. After the article submission, the Editorial Board conducts a preliminary review for structural and topical relevance. Approved submissions proceed to a double-blind peer review process.
Forms
Before submitting the article, the authors are requested to complete the following forms and upload them to the attached file section.
Click here to download the Conflict of Interest Form.
Click here to download the Author's commitment Form.
Click here to download the Copyright Form.
Articles submitted for publication in the "Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" Quarterly should adhere to the following requirements:
1- The article submitted to the quarterly journal should not have been published previously or be under review for publication by another journal. In addition, the submitted article should not have been presented at domestic or international conferences or published in conference proceedings.
- The author is fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the article, and the publication has no responsibility for this.
- Quarterly policy accepts articles with a scientific approach resulting from research. Therefore, only articles with a proper scientific structure will be reviewed.
- The initial acceptance of the article is based on compliance with the journal's submission guidelines. Final acceptance and publication in the quarterly journal are subject to approval by the Editorial Board and reviewers. The review results will be communicated to the corresponding author in writing via email. Therefore, the author must provide an email address along with the article to the Quarterly office.
- Articles should be based on projects, research, or scientific studies on crisis management.
- "Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" quarterly reserves the right to edit articles as needed.
- The submitted articles must follow all sections of a scientific article. The main sections of a scientific article are the title, author(s) information (names of all authors), abstract, introduction (background), materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. Below is a brief explanation of each part.
Title
The article's title should align with the research subject, objectives, and results. It should concisely convey the research subject to the reader. It should not include unnecessary words or phrases. Ideally, it should not be more than one line (if possible) and be as comprehensive and specific as possible. The use of English words in the title is not permitted.
The name(s) of the author(s) should be inserted under the article's title. Academic affiliations and ranks should be noted as footnotes.
Abstract
The abstract is the concise summary of the article, providing readers with essential information about the research, project, or studies. It typically ranges between 150 and 400 words (half to one page). In the abstract, the subject or objective of the research/project is explained in two sentences. The study method, which includes the statistical population, sample, procedure, time and place of implementation, and data collection tool, is explained in a maximum of three to four sentences. Then, the analysis or results of the research are described in two to three sentences. At the end of the abstract, keywords (up to six words) are mentioned.
Introduction
The primary and key points to be considered in introducing a scientific article are the subject or research problem, the research background, and its objectives, which should be presented straightforwardly and clearly. The authors should address the following items:
1- The purpose of conducting research or projects;
2- Precise definitions of terms and concepts used in research or projects;
3- The research background or project context (including theoretical foundations and previous studies in the field of research or project) in which it is necessary to analyze their strengths or weaknesses and determine how they relate to the present research or article;
4- Questions or hypotheses that the research seeks to answer.
Materials and Methods
This section of a scientific article includes an explanation of the type of research (both in terms of the objectives and the methods), the study population and the sample, the sampling method, research tools, the validity and reliability of the tool, and how to conduct research or project.
Results
In this section, the author precisely and briefly explains the following items:
1- Results from the research or project;
2- Express the results precisely and clearly;
3- Analyze whether the obtained results address the research questions or hypotheses (if applicable);
4- Determining the crucial results of this research or project.
Discussion
The following topics should be discussed in this section of the article.
1- Restating the research objectives;
2- Explaining how the results align relevance with the intended objectives of the research or project;
3- Assessing the generalizability of the results;
4- Comparing the research results with previous studies and mentioning the possible reasons for the agreement or lack of agreement between the results;
Conclusion
Final results obtained from research or projects.
Research or Project Limitations
Suggestions for Future Studies or Projects in This Topic
References
In every research or scientific study, references play a critical role in supporting the content across various sections, including the introduction, theoretical background, research methodology and tool, validity and reliability of the tools. To properly cite a reference, include the last name of the author(s) and the publication date of the book, article, or thesis in parentheses immediately after using the manuscript. One of the key evaluation criteria for scientific articles is using up-to-date references. Articles with a richer and more scientifically robust set of references are generally more impactful. When the author's name and publication date of a work are cited in parentheses, the list of references should be presented in alphabetical order at the end of the article. If several works by the same author are used in one article, differentiate them using numbers (e.g., 1 and 2) or alphabetic letters (e.g., A, B). The writing structure of references in articles is usually similar.
In the following, reference guidelines for articles, books, translated books, dissertations, and articles presented at conferences are presented:
Note: Persian references should be included in Latin by mentioning the Reference in the articles.
How to cite articles in the reference list
Author's last name, first name or first initial (publication year), article title, journal title, journal number, page numbers
Example: Tabatabaei, F. (2006), Pathology of religious education of school students in Tehran City, Iran, Daneshvar Raftar, 21, 43-54.
If an article has more than one author
Example: Rahnama, A., Tabatabai, F., & Aliyin, H. (2006), Pathology of religious education of school students in Tehran City, Iran, Daneshvar Raftar, 21, 43-54.
How to cite a book reference
Author's last name, first name or first initial (publication year), book title, place of publication, and publishing house name.
Example: Delavar, A. (2003). Research method in psychology and educational sciences (3rd edition), Tehran: Virayesh Publication.
Note: If the book has more than one author, it will be conducted in the same order as that mentioned in the article.
How to cite the reference of the translated book in the list of references
Author's last name, first name or first initial (publication year in Persian), book name, translator's name, publisher name, and city name.
Example: Shivelson, R. (2005), Statistical reasoning in behavioral sciences [A. Kiamanesh, Persian trans.]. 2nd ed. Tehran: Jihad Academic Press.
How to cite a reference taken from the Internet, the following citation format should be used:
Author's last name, first name, article title, date of access, and website URL
How to cite the reference of the thesis in the reference list
Author's last name, first name (year of thesis or dissertation defense), thesis title, degree of defense, university name, and city name
Example: Kouko, D. O. (2015). Crisis management strategies adopted by small and medium enterprises in Garissa Town, Kenya [PhD dissertation]. Kenya: University of Nairobi.
How to cite the reference of articles presented in conferences or congresses
Author's last name, first name (year of holding the conference), the subject of the article in the first or several conferences, city and country where the conference is held
Example: Tabatabai, F. (2006). Education from the perspective of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) with an emphasis on the supplications of Sahifa Sajjadiyeh. Paper presented at: The second festival of Sahifa Sajjadiyeh of academicians of the country, 9-10 July, Tehran, Iran.
Citable References
The sources that can be cited and used in preparing a research paper are as follows, in order of priority:
1- Books published in the field of mentioned research: the more up-to-date the books and the reputable academic and research sources. The more scientifically recognized the source, the more reliable it is for research purposes.
2- Scientific articles published in academic journals;
3- Doctoral and Master's theses of university students;
4- Articles published in prestigious scientific meetings and conferences;
5- Scientific Websites.
It should be noted that a manuscript published in newspapers and non-scientific and non-specialist outlets cannot be cited or used in scientific research or the preparation of a research paper.
Forms
Before submitting the article, the authors are requested to complete the following forms and upload them to the attached file section.
Click here to download the Conflict of Interest Form.
Click here to download the Author's commitment Form.
Click here to download the Copyright Form.
Articles submitted for publication in the "Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" Quarterly should adhere to the following requirements:
1- The article submitted to the quarterly journal should not have been published previously or be under review for publication by another journal. In addition, the submitted article should not have been presented at domestic or international conferences or published in conference proceedings.
- The author is fully responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the article, and the publication has no responsibility for this.
- Quarterly policy accepts articles with a scientific approach resulting from research. Therefore, only articles with a proper scientific structure will be reviewed.
- The initial acceptance of the article is based on compliance with the journal's submission guidelines. Final acceptance and publication in the quarterly journal are subject to approval by the Editorial Board and reviewers. The review results will be communicated to the corresponding author in writing via email. Therefore, the author must provide an email address along with the article to the Quarterly office.
- Articles should be based on projects, research, or scientific studies on crisis management.
- "Disaster Prevention and Management Knowledge" quarterly reserves the right to edit articles as needed.
- The submitted articles must follow all sections of a scientific article. The main sections of a scientific article are the title, author(s) information (names of all authors), abstract, introduction (background), materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. Below is a brief explanation of each part.
Title
The article's title should align with the research subject, objectives, and results. It should concisely convey the research subject to the reader. It should not include unnecessary words or phrases. Ideally, it should not be more than one line (if possible) and be as comprehensive and specific as possible. The use of English words in the title is not permitted.
The name(s) of the author(s) should be inserted under the article's title. Academic affiliations and ranks should be noted as footnotes.
Abstract
The abstract is the concise summary of the article, providing readers with essential information about the research, project, or studies. It typically ranges between 150 and 400 words (half to one page). In the abstract, the subject or objective of the research/project is explained in two sentences. The study method, which includes the statistical population, sample, procedure, time and place of implementation, and data collection tool, is explained in a maximum of three to four sentences. Then, the analysis or results of the research are described in two to three sentences. At the end of the abstract, keywords (up to six words) are mentioned.
Introduction
The primary and key points to be considered in introducing a scientific article are the subject or research problem, the research background, and its objectives, which should be presented straightforwardly and clearly. The authors should address the following items:
1- The purpose of conducting research or projects;
2- Precise definitions of terms and concepts used in research or projects;
3- The research background or project context (including theoretical foundations and previous studies in the field of research or project) in which it is necessary to analyze their strengths or weaknesses and determine how they relate to the present research or article;
4- Questions or hypotheses that the research seeks to answer.
Materials and Methods
This section of a scientific article includes an explanation of the type of research (both in terms of the objectives and the methods), the study population and the sample, the sampling method, research tools, the validity and reliability of the tool, and how to conduct research or project.
Results
In this section, the author precisely and briefly explains the following items:
1- Results from the research or project;
2- Express the results precisely and clearly;
3- Analyze whether the obtained results address the research questions or hypotheses (if applicable);
4- Determining the crucial results of this research or project.
Discussion
The following topics should be discussed in this section of the article.
1- Restating the research objectives;
2- Explaining how the results align relevance with the intended objectives of the research or project;
3- Assessing the generalizability of the results;
4- Comparing the research results with previous studies and mentioning the possible reasons for the agreement or lack of agreement between the results;
Conclusion
Final results obtained from research or projects.
Research or Project Limitations
Suggestions for Future Studies or Projects in This Topic
References
In every research or scientific study, references play a critical role in supporting the content across various sections, including the introduction, theoretical background, research methodology and tool, validity and reliability of the tools. To properly cite a reference, include the last name of the author(s) and the publication date of the book, article, or thesis in parentheses immediately after using the manuscript. One of the key evaluation criteria for scientific articles is using up-to-date references. Articles with a richer and more scientifically robust set of references are generally more impactful. When the author's name and publication date of a work are cited in parentheses, the list of references should be presented in alphabetical order at the end of the article. If several works by the same author are used in one article, differentiate them using numbers (e.g., 1 and 2) or alphabetic letters (e.g., A, B). The writing structure of references in articles is usually similar.
In the following, reference guidelines for articles, books, translated books, dissertations, and articles presented at conferences are presented:
Note: Persian references should be included in Latin by mentioning the Reference in the articles.
How to cite articles in the reference list
Author's last name, first name or first initial (publication year), article title, journal title, journal number, page numbers
Example: Tabatabaei, F. (2006), Pathology of religious education of school students in Tehran City, Iran, Daneshvar Raftar, 21, 43-54.
If an article has more than one author
Example: Rahnama, A., Tabatabai, F., & Aliyin, H. (2006), Pathology of religious education of school students in Tehran City, Iran, Daneshvar Raftar, 21, 43-54.
How to cite a book reference
Author's last name, first name or first initial (publication year), book title, place of publication, and publishing house name.
Example: Delavar, A. (2003). Research method in psychology and educational sciences (3rd edition), Tehran: Virayesh Publication.
Note: If the book has more than one author, it will be conducted in the same order as that mentioned in the article.
How to cite the reference of the translated book in the list of references
Author's last name, first name or first initial (publication year in Persian), book name, translator's name, publisher name, and city name.
Example: Shivelson, R. (2005), Statistical reasoning in behavioral sciences [A. Kiamanesh, Persian trans.]. 2nd ed. Tehran: Jihad Academic Press.
How to cite a reference taken from the Internet, the following citation format should be used:
Author's last name, first name, article title, date of access, and website URL
How to cite the reference of the thesis in the reference list
Author's last name, first name (year of thesis or dissertation defense), thesis title, degree of defense, university name, and city name
Example: Kouko, D. O. (2015). Crisis management strategies adopted by small and medium enterprises in Garissa Town, Kenya [PhD dissertation]. Kenya: University of Nairobi.
How to cite the reference of articles presented in conferences or congresses
Author's last name, first name (year of holding the conference), the subject of the article in the first or several conferences, city and country where the conference is held
Example: Tabatabai, F. (2006). Education from the perspective of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him) with an emphasis on the supplications of Sahifa Sajjadiyeh. Paper presented at: The second festival of Sahifa Sajjadiyeh of academicians of the country, 9-10 July, Tehran, Iran.
Citable References
The sources that can be cited and used in preparing a research paper are as follows, in order of priority:
1- Books published in the field of mentioned research: the more up-to-date the books and the reputable academic and research sources. The more scientifically recognized the source, the more reliable it is for research purposes.
2- Scientific articles published in academic journals;
3- Doctoral and Master's theses of university students;
4- Articles published in prestigious scientific meetings and conferences;
5- Scientific Websites.
It should be noted that a manuscript published in newspapers and non-scientific and non-specialist outlets cannot be cited or used in scientific research or the preparation of a research paper.
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