SAGE

International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters in one click — DocuGuru applies the official SAGE template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters format

International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters is a peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE, covering Disaster Management and Resilience, Disaster Response and Management, Public Relations and Crisis Communication.

PublisherSAGE
Reference styleAuthor–year (Harvard)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters, 12(3), pp. 45–58.

Formats any DOI in International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters style. No sign-up.

Publishes research inDisaster Management and Resilience Disaster Response and Management Public Relations and Crisis Communication Risk Perception and Management Flood Risk Assessment and Management
ISSN0280-7270
Citation impact (2-yr)0.53
h-index65
i10-index377
Total citations18,411
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Delaware
Journal websitejournals.sagepub.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters per year

20
2014
25
2015
26
2016
20
2017
16
2018
23
2019
21
2020
19
2021
22
2022
22
2023
15
2024
8
2025

Citation impact of International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters by publication year

386
2014
171
2015
271
2016
173
2017
160
2018
112
2019
75
2020
72
2021
26
2022
56
2023
14
2024
1
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters

Hurricane Evacuation Behavior

Earl J. Baker · 1 Aug 1991

Researchers have conducted sample surveys following at least twelve hurricanes from 1961 through 1989 in almost every state from Texas through Massachutts. The resulting database is larger than that for any other hazard, and many generalizations are feasible concerning factors accounting for variation in response to hurricane threats. Risk area and actions by public officials…

Gender, Risk, and Disaster

Alice Fothergill · 1 Mar 1996

Focusing on gender differences, this article synthesizes the literature on gender, risk, and disasters, and presents a comprehensive view of what is known in this area. Data are limited, yet, by using a nine-stage typology to delineate disaster preparedness, impact, and recovery, noteworthy findings are documented and discussed. The literature reveals a pattern of gender…

Community Emergency Planning: False Assumptions and Inappropriate Analogies

Russell R. Dynes · 1 Aug 1994

Community emergency planning had its roots in military analogies which viewed emergencies as extensions of “enemy attack” scenarios, Such thinking was embedded in early structural arrangements and was generalized as the appropriate normative model for all emergencies. This model viewed emergencies as conditions of social chaos which could be rectified by command and control. It…

Social Capital: A Missing Link to Disaster Recovery

Y. NAKAGAWA, Rajib Shaw · 1 Mar 2004

Post-disaster recovery processes should be considered as opportunities for development, by revitalizing the local economy and upgrading livelihoods and living conditions. Social capital, which is defined as a function of trust, social norms, participation, and network, can play an important role in recovery. This paper examines the role of social capital in the post earthquake…

The Nature of Collective Resilience: Survivor Reactions to the 2005 London Bombings

John Drury, Chris Cocking, Steve Reicher · 1 Mar 2009

Accounts from over 90 survivors and 56 witnesses of the 2005 London bombings were analysed to determine the relative prevalence of mass behaviors associated with either psychosocial vulnerability (e.g. ‘selfishness’, mass panic) or collective resilience (e.g. help, unity). ‘Selfish’ behaviors were found to be rare; mutual helping was more common. There is evidence for (a)…

International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official SAGE format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters use?
International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters?
No. DocuGuru generates the sagej LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a SAGE-ready International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters?
International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters is a multidisciplinary journal published by SAGE. DocuGuru's International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template matches SAGE's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template (the sagej class) that is ready to submit to SAGE, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template cost?
You can start writing in the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
Use the International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters template