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{"title":"Communication competency of paramedic personnel in disasters: A systematic review on challenges and solutions.","authors":"Mohammad Mahdi Doustmohammadi, Somayeh Shokri, Mahdieh Abdolahi, Ahmad Mashkoori, Asiye Aminafshar, Somayeh Yadolahyfar, Hojjat Farahmandnia","doi":"10.5055/jem.0981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0981","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Organizing communication among paramedics during natural and human-caused disasters is vital for reducing the impact and ensuring efficient relief efforts. This study examined the communication competency of paramedics during disasters, focusing on current challenges and solutions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research was conducted as a systematic review by searching the databases Google Scholar, Science Direct, ISI Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Ovid, Pro Quest, and Wiley using the keywords \"Communication,\" \"Competence,\" \"Paramedic,\" \"Emergency,\" and \"Disaster\" in combination with the Boolean operators OR and AND. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were used for the systematic search, and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme was used for quality assessment of the final extracted articles.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,511 articles were reviewed, resulting in 13 articles selected for the final analysis. The review indicated that studies from various countries focused on the communication competency of paramedics during disasters, specifically in three areas: communication with victims, interaction with rescue teams at the scene, and collaboration with other medical colleagues.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Most studies examining the enhancement of communication competency among paramedic personnel underscore the importance of comprehensive training programs. These programs should focus on active listening skills and proficient written communication to ensure unambiguous information exchange, particularly in critical situations such as disasters. Furthermore, the implementation of diverse pedagogical strategies, including operational exercises and high-fidelity simulations, is recommended to improve communication proficiencies, thereby preparing paramedic personnel to implement timely and appropriate responses to disasters.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"415-432"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incident-based capability targets for public information officers-An exploratory study: Initial steps for developing a national standard.","authors":"Zachary M Hall","doi":"10.5055/jem.0996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Public information officers (PIOs) are responsible for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and communicating risk, crisis, and recovery information to a wide variety of people across the \"whole community.\" Along with the challenges inherent in fulfilling their responsibilities, PIOs now have a new emerging constraint-an enhanced lack of time. The rise, and now arguably dominance, of social media has created the necessity for PIOs to respond to crises in ever shorter amounts of time. An incident that historically a PIO could respond to in an hour must now be addressed within a matter of minutes. The purpose of this exploratory study was to measure to what extent there was consensus among PIOs regarding their perspective of the ideal capability targets for specific emergency communication tasks after notification of an incident. This was a limited study. The findings from this study could be used as a call for regional or nationwide research to develop more robust data. Ultimately, this wider dataset may be used to propose standard capability targets that PIOs can use to develop and measure their own capability targets based on crisis communication plans.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"343-350"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The intersection of public safety and human security: Integrating a design studio learning approach.","authors":"Thomas Matyók","doi":"10.5055/jem.0967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Employing principles of Interior Design Theory and Practice, this paper investigates the relationship between public safety and human security, underscoring the essential role of design thinking as a fundamental intellectual framework for both curriculum development and instructional methodologies in these domains. Through the application of a design-oriented methodology-characterized by creativity, empathy, and a systematic approach to problem-solving, this study seeks to contribute to the evolving body of knowledge regarding effective pedagogical strategies for the public safety curriculum. By fostering an environment that prioritizes innovative thinking and human-centric solutions, this research aims to illuminate pathways for enhancing educational practices in the context of public safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"351-361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253830","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The early days of the FEMA Higher Education Program: A personal reflection.","authors":"Kay C Goss","doi":"10.5055/jem.0935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0935","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"273-275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vulnerability management: Proposing a quintessential subdiscipline for emergency management.","authors":"Heriberto Urby","doi":"10.5055/jem.1023","DOIUrl":"10.5055/jem.1023","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The essential recommendation of this paper is that vulnerability management should become the primary, quintessential subdiscipline within the study and application of emergency management. This paper, steeped in the premise that emergency management still learns from public administration, makes connections on how public management became-and may continue as-the primary and quintessential subdiscipline for the major discipline of public administration. Moreover, the reader realizes how public management and public administration coexist, with the same said about vulnerability management and emergency management in relation to each other. For instance, characteristics of vulnerability management are tied together with foundational principles of emergency management to justify vulnerability management's coexistence as a quintessential subdiscipline of emergency management-not as a replacement for the emergency management discipline but as a valid, logical, integrative, and holistic paradigmatic expansion that helps scholars and practitioners better know what and how emergency management activities, strategies, and tactics assist them with all aspects of disasters and catastrophes. The latter is even more true when vulnerability management's focus is on averting disasters before they occur. Finally, a major recommendation and a conclusion that tie the paper together demonstrate why vulnerability management is a quintessential subdiscipline that supports emergency management, just as has been the case, to date and likely into the future, with public management in support of public administration.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"317-327"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"State of the emergency management academic programs: 5-year longitudinal trend analysis (2019-2023).","authors":"Yvonne Appiah Dadson, DeeDee Bennett-Gayle","doi":"10.5055/jem.0948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This extensive longitudinal cohort study offers a thorough examination of emergency management education programs, exposing the intricate interactions between variables influencing the experiences, results, and success of instructors and students over time. The study emphasizes the critical need for collaborative, evidence-based solutions to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession by placing the findings within the larger framework of higher education and societal needs. The insights produced inform targeted efforts to recruit and retain diverse faculty and students, create culturally sensitive curricula, and promote inclusive learning environments, which have important implications for policy, practice, and future research. In a field that is essential to creating resilient communities and addressing the intricate problems of the 21st century, this study makes a considerable addition to our understanding and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The results indicate a maturing of the emergency management education field, with many programs having established track records and reputations. However, certain types of degrees in this field are offered more than others, indicating a trend toward advanced and specialized training and not a valuable entry point into the field or advancing research. The declining optimism about future graduation rates, tempered by the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on student enrollment and persistence, highlights the need for adaptive and supportive strategies to ensure student success in times of crisis. Additionally, the persistent underrepresentation of minority groups in the emergency management student body, despite some fluctuations and improvements, is a troubling and complex issue that mirrors the lack of diversity in the emergency management profession and higher education more broadly. Furthermore, the decline in full-time tenure-track faculty, particularly at the assistant professor level, and reliance on part-time and adjunct faculty is a troubling trend that may raise concerns about the stability, quality, and research capacity of emergency management programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"289-307"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Balancing rigor with readability: Practical strategies to close the gap in emergency management scholarship and practice.","authors":"Alana Hicik, Jeffrey Tochkin, Attila J Hertelendy","doi":"10.5055/jem.1010","DOIUrl":"10.5055/jem.1010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Can scholarship truly advance knowledge if readers struggle to use it? In emergency management (EM) research, rigor is essential, yet reliability and credibility do not guarantee impact. This paper examines the persistent tension between rigor and readability and argues that integrating them is necessary to produce evidence practitioners can understand, trust, and apply. Drawing on international literature and author-practitioner experience, we situate this challenge within broader knowledge mobilization discourse and advance practical strategies to strengthen uptake. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 reinforces this imperative, calling for evidence that is accessible and actionable. With 4 years remaining in its implementation period, EM scholarship must move beyond privileging citations and journal prestige toward demonstrating real-world value. This paper translates that mandate into a role-specific call to action. When rigor and readability are balanced, evidence shifts from static knowledge to guidance-driving policy, informing practice, and equipping practitioners to navigate increasingly complex risk environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"309-316"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparing emergency managers to lead collaboratively in a post-COVID-19 context marked by increased compound disasters.","authors":"Norah Alshayhan, Juita-Elena Wie Yusuf","doi":"10.5055/jem.0979","DOIUrl":"10.5055/jem.0979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study identifies the leadership competencies required for collaborative emergency management, particularly in the context of increasingly frequent compound disasters. The research focuses on how emergency management professionals led collaborations during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a period marked by overlapping hazards. Based on interviews with 18 state-level emergency management leaders in the South-Atlantic region of the United States, the study identifies six key leadership competencies: flexibility and adaptability; developing, managing, and maintaining relationships; building trust and cohesion through a shared vision and mission; communication and information sharing with stakeholders; coordination with partners; and managing conflict and navigating differences. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for training and education to incorporate these collaborative leadership competencies to prepare emergency management leaders for the challenges of a post-COVID-19 world.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"363-377"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The academic-practitioner research dance: Synergistic research collaborations in emergency management.","authors":"Brian E Menaker, Lorenzo D Sanchez, Thomas W Haase, Ioannis Kakadiaris","doi":"10.5055/jem.1022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.1022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The management of emergencies and disasters depends, in part, upon the synergy between academic researchers and practitioners. This paper considers the historical roots of the divide between these groups and situates the research-practitioner divide within the growing complexity of disasters, as well as the theoretical foundations that support collaborative synergies that can lead to meaningful research and partnership opportunities. For academic researchers, the goals of higher education, tenure and promotion structures and incentives, and the complexities of regulatory requirements can inhibit the development of sustained partnerships with practitioners. For practitioners, engagement with academic researchers can be constrained by organizational demands, mission, and leadership priorities, and compliance with legal standards and regulations. Despite these constraints, shifts in perspectives on the value of research and expectations for research create new opportunities to close the divide between academic researchers and practitioners. This paper argues that communities of practice, composed of practitioners, boundary-spanning professionals, and academic researchers, offer a pathway for fostering collaboration and research synergy in the emergency management discipline.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"405-414"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"To AI or not to AI: A cross-sectional analysis of artificial intelligence policy among emergency management journals.","authors":"Amidu Kalokoh, Issa B Thullah, Hans Louis-Charles","doi":"10.5055/jem.0962","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform our society, with direct impacts on the field of emergency management. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into educational institutions, scholars have expressed concerns regarding the ethical and educational implications of AI usage in higher education. This impact and use of AI will have tremendous implications for the scholarship of teaching and learning and the core competencies of the emergency management profession. This study argues that, within the discipline of emergency management, a lesser-used but valuable metric for academic AI guidance can be found in the policies of the most revered journal publications in the field. This study provides a snapshot of how journal publications in emergency management currently approach AI usage with regard to authorship, peer review, and the editorial process. This study presents a cross-sectional analysis of 108 emergency management journals across multiple databases, identifying 71 journals with publicly available AI guidelines for authors, reviewers, or editors. For potential authors, our qualitative thematic findings reveal consensus support for AI use in proofreading and moderate support for use in statistical analysis. There is moderate support for the use of generative AI/large language models (LLMs) in passage creation, and low support for image/figure creation; however, both require full disclosure and accountability when used. There was a unanimous stance against granting authorship or coauthorship to AI. Guidelines for reviewers show strong opposition against using AI, especially LLMs, due to confidentiality and privacy concerns. Likewise, editors are mostly banned from using LLMs, unless they are used only for identifying potential reviewers or provided with an in-house publisher-owned AI tool. Our study concludes with a discussion on the contradictory nature of existing guidelines and pedagogical advice to current and future instructors in emergency management.</p>","PeriodicalId":38336,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Emergency Management","volume":"24 3","pages":"433-444"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}