Global Trends in School Disaster Preparedness Research: Bibliometric Analysis Impacts on Public Health and Safety

Authors

• Muhammad Farid, Ahmad Dahlan UniversityFollow
• Muhammad Agita Hutomo, Ahmad Dahlan UniversityFollow
• Oktomi Wijaya, Ahmad Dahlan UniversityFollow
• Dian Ika Puspitasari, Wiraraja UniversityFollow

Abstract

Background: Disasters disrupt daily human activities, arising from natural or artificial triggers, with varying impacts based on community vulnerability and resource capacity. Effective disaster management involves a cycle of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. One of the mitigation measures is to establish school disaster preparedness that integrate education and capacity building.

Objective: The aim of this research is to conduct a bibliometric analysis based on Scopus publications regarding school disaster preparedness.

Methods: A bibliometric analysis was performed on 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 from 1965 to 2024, with notable growth following the COVID-19 pandemic.  The United States, Indonesia, and Japan were the most active countries in this field. Prominent research themes included disaster training, earthquake preparedness, and community awareness, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of school disaster preparedness. Among 2,197 contributing institutions, 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: The study shows growing research interest in school disaster preparedness, emphasizing the importance of educational programs, community engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Incorporating health and public safety considerations into school preparedness initiatives can help reduce disaster-related risks and improve the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations.

DOI

10.56808/2673-060X.5723

First Page

1

Last Page

12

Recommended Citation

Farid, Muhammad; Hutomo, Muhammad Agita; Wijaya, Oktomi; and Puspitasari, Dian Ika (2026) "Global Trends in School Disaster Preparedness Research: Bibliometric Analysis Impacts on Public Health and Safety," Chulalongkorn Medical Journal: Vol. 70: Iss. 4, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2673-060X.5723
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/clmjournal/vol70/iss4/1