IFDME

International Federation of Disaster Medicine Editors

A proposed forum for editors of journals that publish disaster medicine research to share best practices, address common editorial challenges, and strengthen the quality and integrity of the field.

Purpose: To create a collegial, international space where disaster medicine editors can discuss shared challenges and explore collaborative solutions.

Why IFDME?

Peer Reviewer Networks

Share approaches to identifying, vetting, and supporting qualified peer reviewers in disaster medicine.

Reporting Standards

Explore opportunities to improve consistency and clarity in disaster medicine research reporting.

Publishing Integrity

Discuss predatory journals, editorial ethics, transparency, and other threats to research quality.

Editorial Collaboration

Create a forum for exchanging experience, building consensus, and coordinating around shared priorities.

Initial Areas of Interest

  • Identifying and credentialing peer reviewers
  • Responding to predatory publishing in disaster medicine
  • Improving standardization of reporting across publication types
  • Sharing editorial policies and best practices
  • Exploring joint statements or collaborative initiatives

Participation

Editors-in-chief, senior editors, associate editors, or designated journal representatives are welcome. Participation is intended to be collegial, practical, and focused on advancing the field.

This page is a placeholder index page and can later be expanded with member journals, meeting information, founding documents, and contact details.

Contact

To express interest in the proposed federation, please contact:
[Your Name]
Editor-in-Chief, Prehospital and Disaster Medicine
[your-email@example.com]