Global trends in school disaster preparedness research: bibliometric analysis of impacts on public health and safety

Muhammad  Farid; Muhammad  Agita Hutomo; Oktomi  Wijaya; Dian  Ika Puspitasari

Authors

Muhammad Farid Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Agita Hutomo Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Oktomi Wijaya Ahmad Dahlan University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Dian Ika Puspitasari Wiraraja University, Sumenep, Indonesia

Keywords:

Bibliometric analysis, disaster risk reduction, school disaster preparedness

Abstract

Background: Disasters, caused by natural or artificial triggers, result in the daily disruption of human activities. The extent of their impact is affected by community vulnerability and resource capacity. Effective disaster management involves a cycle of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. One such mitigation measure, which integrates education and capacity building, is to establish school disaster preparedness.

Objective: The aim of this research was to perform a bibliometric analysis of Scopus publications relating to school disaster preparedness.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis of publications indexed in Scopus from 1965 to 2024. Data were processed and visualized using VOSviewer to explore trends in annual outputs, contributing countries and institutions, citation performance, and co-occurring keywords.

Results: This bibliometric analysis identified 868 publications on school disaster preparedness, with a notable increase occurring following the COVID-19 pandemic. The most active countries in this field were the United States, Indonesia, and Japan. Prominent research themes included disaster training, earthquake preparedness, and community awareness, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of school disaster preparedness. Of the 2197 institutions that contributed a document, the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction published the most articles. Keywords such as “disaster preparedness,” “emergency preparedness,” and “education” highlight the central role of schools in promoting proactive disaster management.

Conclusion: Our results show that there is growing research interest in school disaster preparedness, which emphasizes the importance of educational programs, community engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The incorporation of health and public safety considerations into school preparedness initiatives can reduce disaster-related risks and improve the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable populations.

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