Vol 18, No 1 (2026)

Disaster and Risk, edited by Prof. Dewald van Niekerk ( 0000-0002-4571-4205) and Prof. Livhuwani Nemakonde ( 0000-0002-3458-5575). This collection contributes to the journal by addressing diverse dimensions of disaster and risk through African-centred and contextually grounded perspectives. The articles explore practical and theoretical approaches to understanding vulnerability, resilience, and risk governance, furthering the journal’s mission to enhance disaster risk scholarship and its application for policy and practice in Africa.

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Extent of implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121) in the schools of Cabadbaran City, Philippines Nathalie L. Daminar, Cora B. Cabonce	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1991 \| 13 January 2026

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Assessment of social vulnerability to floods in the Samin watershed, Indonesia Suryanto Suryanto, Sofyan Sholeh, Rahning Utomowati, Agung Hidayat	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1947 \| 14 January 2026

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Altruism and its relationship to resilience during disaster Bethany L. Van Brown, Brenda K. Vollman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2028 \| 23 January 2026

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An urban flood-risk assessment of South Jakarta, Indonesia: A methodological approach through frequency ratio, receiver operating curve and analytic hierarchy process Diana Puspitasari, Dyah R. Hizbaron, Estuning T.W. Mei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1873 \| 26 January 2026

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Policy coherence for development as a potential framework for creating synergies between disaster risk reduction, climate change and food security: A theoretical review Samukelisiwe A. Myeni, Christo Coetzee, Leandri Kruger	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1837 \| 28 January 2026

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The integration of local stilt house architecture in natural disaster mitigation education in South Sumatra, Indonesia Yusni Arni, Elsi A. Fitri, Chika Rahayu, Darsin Darsin	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1987 \| 28 January 2026

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Indigenous knowledge-based tsunami disaster mitigation strategies in South Lampung coastal areas, Indonesia Fachri M. Rasyid, Achril Zalmansyah, Farah K. Arinta, Slameto Slameto, Gontom C. Kifli, Sitti Aminah, Eka Suryatin, Mulyadi Mulyadi, Musfeptial Musfeptial, Sri Haryatmo, Asep Supriadi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1983 \| 12 February 2026

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‘A successful re-blocking project is when the government works hand in hand with the community’: Factors determining the longevity of re-blocking projects for fire-risk reduction Siyachuma S. Sintu, Robyn Pharoah	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2017 \| 25 February 2026

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A systematic review of the impact of climate-related displacements on food and water security in Mozambique and Zimbabwe Sindiso Ndlovu, Gracsious Maviza	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1965 \| 28 February 2026

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Tsunami disaster resilience through dramatisation of local wisdom: The performance of Nandong Smong by Acehnese high school students in Simeulue regency, Indonesia Daska Aziz, Suhendro Suhendro, Novia Zalmita, Cut Vita R. Jummi, M Hafizul Furqan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1978 \| 23 March 2026

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Flood vulnerability in township informal settlements Sazi W. Gcabashe, Sareesha Pillay	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1833 \| 31 March 2026

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Integrated housing reconstruction model post-earthquake and tsunamis: Emphasising sustainable construction and local wisdom towards disaster-resilient cities Ida Bagus G. Indramanik, Dewa K. Sudarsana, I. Nyoman Y. Astana, Anak G.A. Yana	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2011 \| 14 April 2026

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From narrative to machine-readable logic: Formalising and validating local indigenous knowledge for rural early warning systems Asti A. Fajrillah, Rudy Hartanto, Lukito Nugroho	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2036 \| 05 May 2026

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Disaster risk management and SME resilience in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and evidence map Nomthandazo B. Mtetwa, Zamanguni Kubheka	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2023 \| 07 May 2026

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Flood susceptibility zoning in Botswana’s Notwane Urban Catchment: A triangulated and blended analytical hierarchy process-geographical information systems-based multi-criteria analysis Gorata Samuel, Reuben J. Sebego, Ditiro B. Moalafhi, Gagoitseope Mmopelwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2013 \| 15 May 2026

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Contribution of non-disaster risk reduction non-governmental organisations’ social network building programmes towards community-based disaster risk reduction: Bangladesh context Md. Assraf Seddiky, Helen Giggins, Thayaparan Gajendran	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1952 \| 18 May 2026

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Mobility as climate change adaptation in South Africa: Exploring the legal and policy significance of artificial intelligence Temitope A. Obisanya, Ademola O. Jegede	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2059 \| 19 May 2026

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Sustaining the helpers: Mixed methods study of volunteers’ resilience in coastal disaster Java Yuli A. Dewi, Koentjoro Soeparno, Pradytia P. Pertiwi, Mizan B.F. Bisri	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2086 \| 21 May 2026

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Pilot application of a sustainable and disaster-resilient infrastructure assessment framework: Evidence from Bandung, Indonesia Aden Firdaus, Krishna S. Pribadi, Muhamad Abduh, Saut A. Sagala	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2034 \| 02 June 2026

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Enhancing flood evacuation behaviour through Serious Disaster Game (SDG): Flood Alert! Furqan I. Aksa, Muhammad Ashar, Heni W. Siswanto	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2005 \| 09 June 2026

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Disaster mitigation based on Minangkabau indigenous knowledge in social studies learning Sri Rahayu, Faishal Yasin, Ade Pratama, Rinel Fitlayeni, Annissa Amini, Maulana A. Pratama	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2047 \| 09 June 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	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a1927 \| 10 June 2026

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Assessing coastal vulnerability to erosion and storm surges: The case of Richards Bay, South Africa Suvana Alakram, David W. Hedding	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies \| Vol 18, No 1 \| a2119 \| 30 July 2026

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