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.
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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LATEST ARTICLES
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 04 November 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| 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 |
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| The 6th SASDiR Biennial Conference editorial | |
| Manta D. Nowbuth, Priscila Carvalho | |
| 20 October 2025 | |
Essay |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
Original Research |
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| A collaborative integrated Indigenous knowledge-based flood risk reduction model | |
| Uchenna Omoruyi, Ogochukwu Nzewi, Vongai Mpofu | |
| 09 October 2025 | |
Editorial |
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| Resilience through the integration of governance, lived experience, and knowledge | |
| Dewald van Niekerk | |
| 06 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Global trends in social-ecological systems and disaster research: Bibliometric insights | |
| Simon S. Hutagalung, Yulianto Yulianto, Feni Rosalia | |
| 30 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Evaluating hazard, vulnerability, and capacity through local knowledge for volcano risk reduction | |
| Pipit Wijayanti, Rita Noviani, Sorja Koesuma, Yunus A. Wibowo, Anang W. Nirwansyah, Puspita I. Wardhani, Siti H. Hafida, Sriyanto Sriyanto, Ana Andriani, Fathi Muzaqi | |
| 30 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Pathways to resilient rural livelihoods: Lessons from Southwestern Uganda | |
| Betty C. Mubangizi | |
| 20 September 2025 |
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: Thank You to Our Volume 17 Reviewers! |
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| 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. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-05 | More... |
Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme |
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| Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-20 | |
Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection! |
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| 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... |
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