Prevention and Treatment of Natural Disasters

Topical Collection on "Sensor Technologies and IoT Systems for Natural Disaster Management and Resilience"

A topical collection of Prevention and Treatment of Natural Disasters (PTND) (E-ISSN: 2753-7544).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025

Collection Editor: 

Dr. Jun Long Lim
Signal Processing, RF & Optical (SRO) Department, Institute for Infocomm Research (I²R), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Fusionopolis Way, #21-01 Connexis South Tower, Singapore 138632, Singapore
Interests: optical fiber sensor; specialty optical fiber; fiber Bragg gratings; photonics waveguide; harsh environment sensing; healthcare

 

Topical Collection Information:

Dear Colleagues,

This collection aims to seek recent advancements in a wide range of sensor technologies, such as mechanical, optical, thermal, chemical, and biological sensors, and their integration within Internet of Things (IoT) systems for effective natural disaster management and resilience enhancement. Research topics may encompass the development and implementation of sensor-based early warning systems tailored for various natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, wildfires, etc. Additionally, investigations into real-time monitoring and data collection using sensors, such as monitoring water levels in rivers for flood prediction or tracking seismic activity for earthquake monitoring, are highly encouraged.

To further explore the integration of different sensor technologies and their role in disaster management, we welcome contributions that delve into the development of comprehensive disaster management systems. Imagine a network of sensors, each with its unique ability to detect crucial environmental cues, coming together to form a powerful disaster management system. This integration not only enhances our ability to assess disaster risks but also improves early warning systems and response strategies. Moreover, leveraging edge or cloud technologies that are resilient to single points of failure, including robust communication networks, ensures uninterrupted data collection and dissemination during natural disasters.

We invite both theoretical and experimental submissions of original articles, review articles, and communications short articles related to the resilience of disaster management systems. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Dr. Jun Long Lim
Collection Editor

Keywords:

  • Sensor
  • Internet of Things
  • Natural disaster management
  • Resilience enhancement
  • Early warning systems
  • Real time monitoring
  • Data collection
  • Disaster risk assessment
  • Edge technologies
  • Cloud technologies

Manuscript Submission Information:

Please visit the Submissions Guidelines page before submitting a manuscript. Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Manuscripts should be submitted online through the online manuscript submission and editorial system. Additionally, please include a cover letter specifying that the manuscript is intended for the Topical Collection "Sensor Technologies and IoT Systems for Natural Disaster Management and Resilience" when submitting it online. Manuscripts can be submitted until the submission deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal and will be listed together on the Topical Collection website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract can be sent to the Editorial Office ptnd@ukscip.com for announcement on this website.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 600 USD. Authors who are unable to cover this cost or those who are invited to submit papers may be eligible for discounts or waivers.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process.

Published Papers:

This Topical Collection is now open for submission.