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jamba (potchefstroom, south africa)

ISSN 1996-1421· EN

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38.7 / 100
Journament Score
Poor
Ranked #5,124 of 29,324 scored journals (34,008 indexed)
29 Articles
Scores higher than 82.5% of scored journals
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About This Journal

Short Name jamba
Abbreviated Name jamba
ISSN 1996-1421
URL https://www.jamba.org.za

Quality Profile

7 of 12 dimensions measured
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Dimension This journal Corpus average
Engagement 30.6 30.4
Accessibility 20.0 19.1
Timeliness 0.0 9.2
Diversity 57.9 25.8
Innovation 70.0 27.4
Community Impact 8.6 7.8
Content Distribution 73.8 88.6
Content Quality — 55.5
Ethics & Transparency — 40.2
Editorial Standards — 33.4
Publication Regularity — 53.2
Geographic Reach — 30.8

Publications Per Year

Articles (29)

2019
Challenges faced by rural people in mitigating the effects of climate change in the Mazungunye communal lands, Zimbabwe.
Nyahunda, Louis;Tirivangasi, Happy M;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 596
603 views DOI Abstract
2019
Impact of climate change on primary agriculture, water sources and food security in Western Cape, South Africa.
Zwane, Elliot M;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 562
490 views DOI Abstract
2019
Disability and disaster risk reduction as an incongruent matrix: Lessons from rural Zimbabwe.
Lunga, Wilfred;Pathias Bongo, Paradzayi;van Niekerk, Dewald;Musarurwa, Charles;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 648
452 views DOI Abstract
2019
Gender mainstreaming: A lasting solution to disaster risk reduction.
Chineka, Jestina;Musyoki, Agnes;Kori, Edmore;Chikoore, Hector;
Vol. 11 , No. 3 , pp. 723
444 views DOI Abstract
2019
Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along shallow waters of Njelele River in South Africa.
Gondo, Tendayi;Mathada, Humphrey;Amponsah-Dacosta, Francis;
Vol. 11 , No. 3 , pp. 727
432 views DOI Abstract
2019
Monitoring droughts in Eswatini: A spatiotemporal variability analysis using the Standard Precipitation Index.
Mlenga, Daniel H;Jordaan, Andries J;Mandebvu, Brian;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 725
425 views DOI Abstract
2019
Flood risk reduction in the northern coast of Central Java Province, Indonesia: An application of stakeholder's analysis.
Isa, Muzakar;Fauzi, Akhmad;Susilowati, Indah;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 660
424 views DOI Abstract
2019
Vulnerability of growing cities to solid waste-related environmental hazards: The case of Mthatha, South Africa.
Tsheleza, Vuyayo;Ndhleve, Simbarashe;Kabiti, Hlekani M;Musampa, Christopher M;Nakin, Motebang D V;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 632
418 views DOI Abstract
2018
aspectos entomológicos e epidemiológicos das epidemias de dengue em fortaleza, ceará, 2001-2012
;Rhaquel de Morais Alves Barbosa Oliveira;Fernanda Montenegro de Carvalho Araújo;Luciano Pamplona de Góes Cavalcanti
Vol. 27 , No. 1 , pp. -
412 views DOI Abstract
2019
Flood vulnerability level analysis as a hydrological disaster mitigation effort in Krueng Jreue Sub-Watershed, Aceh Besar, Indonesia.
Helmi, Helmi;Basri, Hairul;Sufardi, Sufardi;Helmi, Helmi;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 737
392 views DOI Abstract
2019
Vulnerability of growing cities to solid waste-related environmental hazards: The case of Mthatha, South Africa.
Tsheleza, Vuyayo;Ndhleve, Simbarashe;Kabiti, Hlekani M;Musampa, Christopher M;Nakin, Motebang D V;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 632
418 views DOI Abstract
2019
Factors influencing the resilience of smallholder livestock farmers to agricultural drought in South Africa: Implication for adaptive capabilities.
Maltou, Ringetani;Bahta, Yonas T;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 805
297 views DOI Abstract
2019
Monitoring droughts in Eswatini: A spatiotemporal variability analysis using the Standard Precipitation Index.
Mlenga, Daniel H;Jordaan, Andries J;Mandebvu, Brian;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 725
425 views DOI Abstract
2019
Flood vulnerability level analysis as a hydrological disaster mitigation effort in Krueng Jreue Sub-Watershed, Aceh Besar, Indonesia.
Helmi, Helmi;Basri, Hairul;Sufardi, Sufardi;Helmi, Helmi;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 737
392 views DOI Abstract
2019
How to improve public participation in disaster risk management: A case study of Buein Zahra, a small city in Iran.
Valibeigi, Mojtaba;Feshari, Majid;Zivari, Fatemeh;Motamedi, Artemis;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 741
360 views DOI Abstract
2019
Training on modified model of programme for enhancement of emergency response flood preparedness based on the local wisdom of Jambi community.
Subandi, Andi;Alim, Syahirul;Haryanti, Fitri;Prabandari, Yayi S;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 801
305 views DOI Abstract
2019
Regulatory and policy implications of sand mining along shallow waters of Njelele River in South Africa.
Gondo, Tendayi;Mathada, Humphrey;Amponsah-Dacosta, Francis;
Vol. 11 , No. 3 , pp. 727
432 views DOI Abstract
2019
Disability and disaster risk reduction as an incongruent matrix: Lessons from rural Zimbabwe.
Lunga, Wilfred;Pathias Bongo, Paradzayi;van Niekerk, Dewald;Musarurwa, Charles;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 648
452 views DOI Abstract
2019
Gender mainstreaming: A lasting solution to disaster risk reduction.
Chineka, Jestina;Musyoki, Agnes;Kori, Edmore;Chikoore, Hector;
Vol. 11 , No. 3 , pp. 723
444 views DOI Abstract
2019
Challenges faced by rural people in mitigating the effects of climate change in the Mazungunye communal lands, Zimbabwe.
Nyahunda, Louis;Tirivangasi, Happy M;
Vol. 11 , No. 1 , pp. 596
603 views DOI Abstract
Journament Score
38.7/100 · Poor
Ranked #5,124 of 29,324 scored
(34,008 journals indexed)
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Overall Quality Score

38.7/100

Tier: Poor

The Journament Overall Quality Score is a comprehensive metric that evaluates academic journals across multiple dimensions including engagement, accessibility, diversity, innovation, and community impact.

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Engagement Score

30.6/100

Measures user interactions, views, citations, and community involvement with this journal's content.

Higher engagement scores indicate that the journal's content is actively being read, cited, and discussed within the academic community.

Accessibility Score

20.0/100

Evaluates how easily researchers can access journal content, including open access availability, ISSN registration, and indexing.

This metric considers factors such as paywalls, open access policies, and availability across different academic databases and search engines.

Diversity Score

57.9/100

Assesses geographic and institutional diversity of authors, editorial board composition, and topic breadth.

A diverse journal publishes work from various geographic regions, institutions, and covers a broad range of topics within its field.

Innovation Score

70.0/100

Evaluates research novelty, interdisciplinary work, and emerging topics based on AI analysis of article abstracts.

This score reflects how much the journal publishes cutting-edge research, explores new methodologies, and bridges different academic disciplines.

Community Impact Score

8.6/100

Measures scholarly contribution and real-world applications of published research.

This metric evaluates how the journal's research translates into practical applications, policy changes, and benefits to society beyond academia.

Timeliness Score

0.0/100

Evaluates recent publication activity, publication frequency, and currency of research topics.

Higher scores indicate consistent publishing schedules and timely coverage of current research trends.

Content Distribution

73.8/100

Measures how evenly reader attention spreads across the journal's articles, using the Gini coefficient of article clicks.

Higher scores mean readership is distributed across many articles rather than concentrated on one or two.

Ethics & Transparency Score

Not yet measured

Research Integrity (10% weight)

Assesses COPE standards compliance, ethical considerations in research, transparency in methodologies, and reproducibility practices.

This metric ensures the journal maintains high ethical standards and promotes transparent, trustworthy research.

Content Quality Score

Not yet measured

Academic Rigor (20% weight) + Methodology Quality (12%)

Evaluates research methodology soundness, statistical rigor, theoretical framework strength, appropriateness of research methods, data quality, and clarity & readability.

This comprehensive metric ensures published research meets the highest academic standards.

Editorial Diversity Score

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Author Diversity + Interdisciplinary Value (8%)

Measures geographic diversity of authors, institutional variety, editorial board composition, and cross-disciplinary connections.

Diverse editorial teams bring varied perspectives and reduce bias in academic publishing.

Publication Regularity Score

Not yet measured

Assesses consistency of publication schedule, frequency stability, and predictable output patterns.

Regular publication schedules indicate reliable journal operations and consistent workflow management.

Geographic Reach Score

Not yet measured

Evaluates international author representation, global readership distribution, and cross-border research collaboration.

Wide geographic reach indicates global impact and international recognition of the journal's research.