Special Issue Theme:  Compound Disaster Management and Cross-Sector Collaboration Mechanisms

To promote academic exchange and practical dialogue in the field of disaster management, the Journal of Disaster Management Science and Technology, published by the Taiwan Disaster Management Society, is planning a special issue. We sincerely invite submissions of academic research and practical achievements related to compound disaster management and cross-sector collaboration mechanisms. Researchers, practitioners, and professionals in relevant fields are all encouraged to contribute.

In recent years, facing challenges such as extreme climate events, compound disaster risks, increasing social vulnerability, and local governance issues, disaster management has gradually shifted from traditional single-agency response models to governance approaches involving cross-sector, multi-level, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Cooperation among government agencies, non-governmental organizations, communities, enterprises, volunteer groups, and professional networks plays an increasingly critical role in disaster preparedness, emergency response, livelihood support, and post-disaster recovery. This special issue aims to deepen the accumulation of theoretical, institutional, and practical knowledge in disaster management through related research and case sharing.

I. Topics of Interest

Submissions may include, but are not limited to the following topics:

1. 1. Disaster management systems and policy/institutional analysis.

2. 2. Cross-sector collaboration, public-private partnerships, and partnership development.

3. 3. Participation of NGOs, volunteer groups, religious organizations, or enterprises in disaster management.

4. 4. Community resilience, community-based disaster management, and local governance practices.

5. 5. Response, support, and coordination mechanisms for compound disasters.

6. 6. Post-disaster recovery, early reconstruction, and social support systems.

7. 7. Applications of disaster prevention technologies, information integration, digital tools, and smart governance.

8. 8. Domestic and international case studies, comparative research, and practical experience.

9. 9. Other topics related to the theme of this special issue.

1. II. Types of Submissions

We welcome the following types of manuscripts:

1. 1. Original research articles

2. 2. Practical case studies

3. 3. Policy and institutional reviews

4. 4. Review articles

III. Submission Guidelines

1. Manuscripts should follow the submission guidelines of the Journal of Disaster Management Science and Technology as specified on the  Society's official website.
2. Submissions must be original works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by other journals.
3. Manuscripts should align with the journal’s aims and the scope of this special issue.
4. All submissions will undergo peer review according to the journal’s standard procedures and criteria.
5. The Editorial Committee reserves the right to publish accepted papers either in this special issue or in regular issues, depending on relevance and overall arrangement.

IV. Important Dates

Submission Deadline: June 25, 2026
Expected Publication Date: October 2026

V. Submission Method

Please prepare your manuscript and required documents in accordance with the journal’s submission guidelines and submit via the online submission system: https://www.ipress.tw/J0170

VI. Contact Information

Taiwan Disaster Management Society
Editorial Committee, Journal of Disaster Management Science and Technology

Contact Person: Yi Su
Email: sue81411@gmail.com

Tel: +886-3-3507001 ext. 3265