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
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| Community leaders’ knowledge and practices in landslide management: A case study from Indonesia | |
| Fatmah Fatmah, Rachmadhi Purwana, Khamarrul A. Bin Razak | |
| 04 December 2025 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Digital media, risk perception, and earthquake preparedness among Indonesian urban youth | |
| Sri Hesti, Cheliqa Shevaura, Nindyta A. Dwityas | |
| 14 November 2025 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 04 November 2025 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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| The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026. | |
| Posted: 2025-12-01 | |
Press Release: Unlock the future of research with open access |
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Boost your research's visibility, foster global collaboration, and drive innovation by exploring the benefits of open access. Break free from limitations and share your work with the world. Read our blog, Why open access is the future of academic publishing. Be part of the transformation today! |
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| Posted: 2025-11-26 | |
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... |
Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible| More Announcements... |
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