Jamba-Journal of Disaster Risk Studies
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Research, Enhancing Resilience.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management:
The journal emphasizes research on strategies and frameworks for effective disaster risk reduction, focusing on community involvement and institutional collaboration. - Resilience and Vulnerability Assessment:
A core area of focus is the assessment of community resilience and vulnerability to disasters, particularly in the context of climate change and socio-economic factors. - Policy and Governance in Disaster Management:
The journal explores the role of policies and governance structures in disaster risk management, emphasizing the need for coherent and inclusive frameworks. - Community-Based Approaches:
Research highlighting the importance of local knowledge, cultural practices, and community engagement in disaster preparedness and response is a significant aspect of the journal. - Climate Change and Environmental Risks:
The journal addresses the intersections of climate change impacts and disaster risks, focusing on adaptive strategies and sustainable practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Community Engagement and Local Leadership:
Papers increasingly highlight the role of local actors and community involvement in disaster risk reduction, indicating a shift towards participatory approaches that empower communities. - Impact of COVID-19 on Disaster Preparedness:
The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a significant theme, with research exploring its effects on disaster preparedness, community resilience, and the intersection of health and disaster management. - Adaptive Capacity and Resilience Building:
There is a growing emphasis on adaptive capacity as a critical component of resilience, with studies focusing on how communities can enhance their ability to cope with and recover from disasters. - Integration of Technology in Disaster Management:
Emerging research explores the use of technology, including social media and geospatial tools, for improving disaster communication, awareness, and management strategies. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disaster Risks:
The journal is increasingly featuring interdisciplinary research that combines insights from social sciences, environmental studies, and health sciences to address complex disaster risk scenarios.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Disaster Response Models:
There is a noticeable reduction in papers focusing solely on traditional disaster response models, as the field shifts towards more integrated and holistic approaches that consider community resilience and adaptive capacity. - Single-Dimensional Risk Assessments:
Research that solely examines single dimensions of risk (such as solely environmental or social factors) has decreased, indicating a growing recognition of the need for multi-hazard and interdisciplinary assessments. - Generalized Climate Change Discussions:
While climate change remains a critical theme, discussions that do not connect climate impacts to specific disaster risk scenarios or community responses have become less frequent. - Urban Disaster Management Practices:
The focus on urban disaster management practices appears to be declining, potentially due to an increasing emphasis on rural and community-based approaches, as well as the recognition of informal settlements' unique challenges.
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