Alert, the journal of the Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (ICPEM), provides an inclusive and accessible platform for sharing knowledge, research, and practical insights across civil protection and emergency management (CPEM). The journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of authors, from grassroots practitioners and students to academics and international leaders and seeks to support diverse, representative voices from around the world.

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Key Points for Authors:

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• Open Access: Alert is freely accessible online, allowing broad readership and knowledge dissemination.

• No Publication Fees: Submissions are funded through ICPEM membership and voluntarism. Authors do not pay to publish.

• Article Types: Research papers, case studies, ‘Food for Thought’ articles, and discussion pieces. Word counts typically range from 200–3,000 words, depending on the type.

• Flexible Formatting: Submissions should be in English (UK or US) in Microsoft Word, with simple layouts, consistent references, and optional visual elements such as tables, graphs, or images.

• Peer Review: Articles may undergo peer review, and authors will be asked to implement agreed revisions.

• Diversity & Representation: Authors are encouraged to submit unique contributions, with a maximum of two per author per year to promote variety in perspectives.

• Permissions & Ethics: Authors must ensure copyright compliance, acknowledge funding sources, and declare any competing interests.

 

Who Should Submit: Researchers, practitioners, emergency responders, policymakers, students, and professionals working in or studying any aspect of CPEM. Non-members are eligible and offered one-year free ICPEM membership upon their first submission.

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Read the full submission guidelines: here

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Questions or submissions: alert@theicpem.org