Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies
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I. Basic Journal Info

Country

New Zealand

Journal ISSN: 11744707

Publisher: Massey University

History: 1997, 2004-2008, 2010-2021

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The Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies AJDTS is an openaccess peerreviewed electronic journal for collating and distributing original research into social aspects of natural hazards disasters and related psychological trauma with a focus on Australasia.The Australasian Journal of Disaster and Trauma Studies has been publishing research and commentaries on social aspects of natural hazards disasters and disasterrelated trauma for academic and advanced practitioner audiences since 1997. The journal is hosted by the School of Psychology at New Zealands Massey University. It is managed by the Joint Centre for Disaster Research which is a collaboration between Massey University and GNS Science.This journal recognises the multidisciplinary nature of research and practice into social dimensions of disasters and disasterrelated trauma. It seeks to attract contributions from academics and practitioners from diverse professional backgrounds including mental health physical and geological sciences social sciences and health and welfare services.Consequently the journal not only welcomes contributions which represent specific professional and organisational interests but also multidisciplinary articles and reviews demonstrating a more holistic response to disaster and trauma management. The role of Masters and Doctoral students in this context is also recognised. It is intended that the journal will provide an inviting opportunity for them to publish their valuable contributions.Manuscripts accepted for submission are peer reviewed by leading scholars throughout the Englishspeaking world. The journal uses a blind peer review process to ensure that each manuscript is judged on its own merits and on the value of the research contained.