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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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
Editorial Office | |
31 October 2024 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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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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! |
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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 |
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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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