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Academic publishing in disaster risk reduction: past, present, and future.
David Alexander1, J C Gaillard2, Ilan Kelman3
1Professor of Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London, United Kingdom.
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|February 9, 2020
Summary
Academic publishing in disaster risk reduction (DRR) has grown significantly, with around 80 journals now dedicated to the field. This paper reviews its history, current state, and future challenges for editors.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Publishing
- Scholarly Communication
- Academic Journals
Background:
- The field of disaster risk reduction (DRR) has seen substantial growth, evidenced by approximately 80 dedicated Anglophone journals.
- This expansion indicates a maturing academic discipline but also highlights increasing competition among publishers and institutions.
- Understanding the evolution and current landscape of DRR publishing is crucial for researchers and institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive summary of the historical development of academic publishing in DRR.
- To evaluate the current status of DRR scholarly publishing.
- To discuss potential future trends, opportunities, and challenges for journal editors in the DRR field and academia at large.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of academic publishing in disaster risk reduction.
- Analysis of the current state of DRR journals and publishing trends.
- Identification and discussion of key issues facing journal editors.
Main Results:
- The number of DRR journals has grown considerably, reflecting increased scholarly activity.
- Key challenges include evolving terminology, increasing submission volumes, the rise of predatory journals, and debates around peer review models.
- Issues such as open access, paywalls, citation metrics, academic social networks, and copyright present ongoing considerations.
Conclusions:
- The academic publishing landscape in DRR is dynamic and complex, requiring strategic navigation by editors.
- Addressing challenges related to journal integrity, accessibility, and impact is vital for the advancement of DRR scholarship.
- Future directions necessitate adaptation to new technologies and scholarly communication norms.
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