ABOUT THE JOURNAL
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies is an influential, frequently cited, accredited, peer reviewed and Open Access journal published since 2006. Jàmbá (meaning disaster in Yoruba) is a journal in the field of disaster reduction, aimed at serving as a platform for discussion and debate in this relatively new field of study. View our Editorial Team.

 

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Original Research

 
Extent of implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121) in the schools of Cabadbaran City, Philippines  
Nathalie L. Daminar, Cora B. Cabonce
13 January 2026

Original Research

 
Enhancing hospital disaster resilience: Key indicator identification and framework innovation  
Brury A. Husaini, Sugiarto Sugiarto, Safrizal Rahman, Rina S. Oktari
10 December 2025

Original Research

 
Community leaders’ knowledge and practices in landslide management: A case study from Indonesia  
Fatmah Fatmah, Rachmadhi Purwana, Khamarrul A. Bin Razak
04 December 2025

Original Research

 
The economic impact of restrictive measures by selected countries in Southern Africa to the COVID-19 pandemic  
Mokome S. Ditsela, Babette Rabie
18 November 2025

Original Research

 
Digital media, risk perception, and earthquake preparedness among Indonesian urban youth  
Sri Hesti, Cheliqa Shevaura, Nindyta A. Dwityas
14 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
04 November 2025

Original Research

 
Disaster management education in environmental health programs: Academic perspectives within the South African higher education context  
Patience Mbola, Davies V. Nkosi, Oyewale M. Morakinyo
25 October 2025

Editorial - Special Collection: SASDiR 6th Biennial Conference Edition

 
The 6th SASDiR Biennial Conference editorial  
Manta D. Nowbuth, Priscila Carvalho
20 October 2025

Essay

 
Risk factors threatening the sustainability of crop farming in South Africa  
Mulweli Matshidze, Vhuthu Ndou
16 October 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: SASDiR 6th Biennial Conference Edition

 
A collaborative taxonomy of social media indicators for localised disaster response  
Priscila Carvalho, Zainab Akhtar, Manta Nowbuth, Yaw A. Boafo, Ebenezer F. Amankwaa, Catalina Spataru, Ferda Ofli, Muhammad Imran
15 October 2025
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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Thank You to Our Volume 17 Reviewers!

  
We extend a huge thank you to all the reviewers who lent their time and expertise to Volume 17 of Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies. Your feedback has been crucial to our mission of publishing high-quality research. We couldn’t have done it without you! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection!

  
The concluding article of our special collection, 'Proceedings from the 6th Biennial Conference of the Southern Africa Society for Disaster Reduction (SASDiR),' guest edited by Prof. Dewald van Niekerk and Prof. Manta Nowbuth, is now available! Explore ‘The 6th SASDiR Biennial Conference editorial’ by Manta D. Nowbuth and Priscila Carvalho. Read it here:  Vol 17, No 2 (2025). Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za.  
Posted: 2025-10-21 More...

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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