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 - Special Collection: Disaster and Risk |
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Die etimologie en verstaan van rampe deur die lens van Afrikaans as moedertaal | |
Gideon Wentink, Johanita Kirsten, Leandri Kruger, Christo Coetzee | |
16 April 2025 | |
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Adaptive mechanisms to drought risk management in a KwaZulu-Natal community, South Africa | |
Vuyiswa Khumalo, Hloniphani Moyo, Lutendo Mugwedi, Johanes Belle | |
15 April 2025 | |
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Addressing false information through local capacity building in community-based disaster risk management | |
Jefferson M. Cuadra, Vincent N. Cotoron | |
14 April 2025 | |
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Assessing adaptive capacity in smallholder farming systems in Karonga, Malawi | |
Chakufwa K. Munthali, Victor Kasulo, Mavuto Tembo | |
11 April 2025 | |
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Leveraging artificial intelligence in disaster management: A comprehensive bibliometric review | |
Arief Wibowo, Ikhwan Amri, Asep Surahmat, Rusdah Rusdah | |
07 April 2025 | |
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Indigenous early warning indicators for improving natural hazard predictions | |
Masego M. Motsumi, Livhuwani D. Nemakonde | |
04 April 2025 | |
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Social media and climate-related disaster management in Africa: A force-field analysis | |
Agwu A. Ejem, Somtochukwu V. Okeke, Rachael O. Ojeka-John, Emmanuel T. Adekeye | |
04 April 2025 | |
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Evolution of disaster preparedness studies: A bibliometric approach to exploring research trends and directions | |
Rohana Rohana, Yusni Arni, Lukman Hakim, Elsi A. Fitri | |
26 March 2025 | |
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Analysing seasonal rainfall trends in the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin 1968–2018 | |
Buhlebenkosi F. Mpofu, Nnenesi Kgabi, Stuart Piketh | |
10 March 2025 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: SASDiR 6th Biennial Conference Edition |
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Barriers to organisational resilience to climate hazards: A case study of Chikwawa, Malawi | |
Japhet N. Khendlo, Roodheer Beeharry | |
28 February 2025 |
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Please note that AOSIS’s office will be closed for the Public Holidays in the Republic of South Africa from 18 April 2025 and will reopen on 22 April 2025. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, ensuring that your manuscript submissions remain uninterrupted. | |
Posted: 2025-04-17 | |
Notification: New Special Collection Article Published! |
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The first article of our special collection, ‘Disaster and Risk! Exploring meaning through the lens of (South) African languages,’ guest edited by Prof. Livhu Nemakonde and Prof. Dewald van Niekerk, is now live! Discover the latest insights on Afrikaans, as a mother tongue, which plays a fundamental role in shaping the etymology and understanding of disasters, as well as the language’s role in advancing sustainable disaster risk reduction and disaster management practices by Gideon Wentink, Johanita Kirsten, Leandri Kruger, Christo Coetzee in ‘Die etimologie en verstaan van rampe deur die lens van Afrikaans as moedertaal.’ Read it now: Vol 17, No 1 (2025). Stay tuned for more articles coming soon! | |
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Notification: Special Collection Begins |
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We’re pleased to share that ‘Integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in Seychelles: Challenges and proposed strategies’ by Daniel Etongo, Uvicka Bristol, Daniel Cetoupe, Jade Landry and Jean-Claude Labrosse is the first release in our special collection, 'SASDiR 6th Biennial Conference Edition’, guest edited by Dewald van Niekerk and Manta Nowbuth. This article ‘serves as a guide for Seychelles and other countries on how to effectively link DRR and CCA to minimise duplication of efforts and enhance the efficient use of human and financial resources while concomitantly achieving the objectives of DRR – to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience’, providing valuable knowledge for our readers. Access the article here: Vol 17, No 2 (2025). Stay connected for future updates! |
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Posted: 2025-02-27 | More... |
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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Posted: 2024-11-21 | More... |
Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights |
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Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding. | |
Posted: 2024-05-16 | More... |
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