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

 
Frontline realities in South African disaster response: Social workers’ perspectives on practice challenges  
Lehlogonolo K. Poopedi, Nontembeko J. Bila
03 September 2026

Original Research

 
Disaster risk, disaster resilience and traditional cultures as collective memory in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia  
Andi Akifah, Andi A. Unde, Syamsuddin Azis
01 September 2026

Original Research

 
Enhancing geohazard-based natural hazards triggering technological accidents’ preparedness: A policy framework in Indonesian context  
Andi E. Sakya, Nuraini R. Hanifa, Achmad F. Shomim, Putri N. Ratna, Aulia Oktaviani, Mizan B.F. Bisri, Ainun Z. Noor
28 August 2026

Original Research

 
Dynamic capabilities of public sector organisations: A case study of forest and land fires in Indonesia  
Geovani Meiwanda, Agus Pramusinto, Bevaola Kusumasari, Novi Paramita Dewi
21 August 2026

Original Research

 
Simulation of the Keureuto Dam collapse disaster based on flood distribution  
Wesli Wesli, Fadhliani Fadhliani, Nanda S. Ersa
18 August 2026

Essay

 
On dedicated institutions and funding to support disaster risk reduction: Reflections on local instrumentation in Chile  
Ricardo Fuentealba, JC Gaillard
17 August 2026

Original Research

 
Optimising local institutional role for sustainable community preparedness in Krinjing: The slope of Merapi Volcano  
Dewi L. Setyowati, Syamsul Bachri, Andi I. Benardi, Bayu Wijayanto, Sriyono Sriyono, Atta-ur Rahman, Fajar Wulandari, Jaka P. Rahmajati
14 August 2026

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Exploring psychological preparedness for volcanic hazards in early childhood education: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods approach in Ternate Island  
Dewi M. Ummah, Koentjoro Soeparno, Muh Aris Marfai, Pradytia P. Pertiwi
14 August 2026

Original Research

 
Assessing coastal vulnerability to erosion and storm surges: The case of Richards Bay, South Africa  
Suvana Alakram, David W. Hedding
30 July 2026

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Assessing school preparedness for disaster resilience: Integrating Gender, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in the safe school programme  
Muhammad Musiyam, Siti H.N. Hafida, Siti Aisyah
10 June 2026
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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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