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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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Evaluation of disaster safe education unit programme implementation in Mt. Merapi using the pressure state response approach  
Puspita I. Wardhani, Muhammad Musiyam, Yunus A. Wibowo, Aries Dwi W. Rahmadana, Sri Utami, Edwin Maulana
29 November 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: SASDiR 5th Biennial Conference Edition

 
Lessons learned from the risk-informed urban development initiative in the SADC region  
Ketlaodirelang E. Letebele, Manuel A.A.L De Araujo, Johanes A. Belle, Frederika A. Shigwedha, Lucie N. Bakajika, Geofrey Ochieng, Georg Johann, Tlou D. Raphela, Jimmy P. Yoedsel, Gorata Samuel, Karl H.G. Sada
22 November 2024

Original Research

 
Social impacts and post-disaster management in disaster-prone areas of East Java, Indonesia  
Karnaji Karnaji, Emy Susanti, Septi Ariadi, Muhammad Saud
20 November 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: SASDiR 5th Biennial Conference Edition

 
The role of indigenous knowledge in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Chikwawa, Malawi  
Isaac K. Mwalwimba, Mtafu Manda, Cosmo Ngongondo
14 November 2024

Original Research

 
Disaster preparedness: The role of spatial disaster learning using geospatial technology  
Budi Handoyo, Hadi Soekamto, Alfyananda K. Putra, Puspita A. Kamil, Fajar Wulandari
08 November 2024

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
31 October 2024

Original Research

 
Efundja as a risk driver and change agent for the Cuvelai-Etosha basin rural communities  
Loide V. Shaamhula, Hendrik A.P. Smit, Justin D.S. van der Merwe
31 October 2024

Original Research

 
Revealing the boon and bane of South Africa’s disaster management legislation during COVID-19  
Livhuwani D. Nemakonde, Olivia Kunguma
31 October 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: SASDiR 5th Biennial Conference Edition

 
A tool for the assessment of the risk drivers and public perception of WASH in South Africa  
Phindile Madikizela, Janice Limson, Ronen Fogel, Jozef Ristvej, Roman Tandlich
31 October 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: SASDiR 5th Biennial Conference Edition

 
Statutory and policy-based eco-disaster risk reduction in SADC member states  
Alfredo A. Covele, Dewald van Niekerk, Dirk Cilliers
30 October 2024
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 Notification: Holiday season announcement

 
Please note that AOSIS’s office will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s Holiday Season from 19 December 2024 and will reopen on 6 January 2025. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, ensuring that your manuscript submissions remain uninterrupted.  
Posted: 2024-11-25

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Posted: 2024-11-07

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Posted: 2024-09-30

Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection!

 

The concluding article of our special collection, 'Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Southern Africa Society for Disaster Reduction (SASDiR)' guest edited by Dewald van Niekerk, is now available! Explore ‘Lessons learned from the risk-informed urban development initiative in the SADC region’ by  Letebele, K.E., De Araujo, M.A.A.L., Belle, J.A., Shigwedha, F.A., Bakajika, L.N., Ochieng, G. et al.,  and delve into the final insights on the alignment with ‘Regional Assessment on Urban Vulnerability and Resilience in SADC Member States’ by conclusions provide a series of recommendations for risk-informed urban development in the SADC region. Read it here: https://jamba.org.za/index.php/jamba/browseSearch/sections/view?sectionId=22. 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.

 
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Press Release: ASSAf Calls for Greater Recognition of Editors and Peer Reviewers in South African Academia

 
Learn how the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is championing the vital yet often unacknowledged contributions of editors and peer reviewers in South African academia. Learn about the proposed changes aimed at ensuring these pivotal roles receive the acknowledgment and support they deserve. Read the statement.  
Posted: 2024-11-12
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