Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Volume 14 Issue 2 , Open Access

Guest editorial: Humanitarian logistics in conflict zones and complex emergencies

Graham Heaslip, Tore Listou, Per Olof Skoglund, Ioanna Falagara Sigala

Humanitarian response by grassroots associations during a military conflict

Renata Konrad, Solomiya Sorokotyaha, Daniel Walker

Conflict and violence are the main drivers of globally escalating humanitarian needs. Local grassroots initiatives are pivotal in distributing humanitarian supplies in the acute…

Rethinking research methods in protracted violent conflicts in Mozambique: fieldwork in complex emergencies

Kudakwashe Chirambwi

This paper argues for the need to use multiple sources and methods that respond to research challenges presented by new forms of war. There are methodological constraints and…

Mobile ultrasound vascular assessment (MUVA) for remote and conflict areas

Oscar Y. Moreno Rocha, Paula Pinto, Maria C. Consuegra, Sebastian Cifuentes, Jorge H. Ulloa

This study aims to facilitate access to vascular disease screening for low-income individuals living in remote and conflict areas based on the results of a pilot trial in…

Analysis of mobile clinic deployments in conflict zones

Rosemarie Santa González, Marilène Cherkesly, Teodor Gabriel Crainic, Marie-Eve Rancourt

This study aims to deepen the understanding of the challenges and implications entailed by deploying mobile clinics in conflict zones to reach populations affected by violence and…

Identifying total defense logistics concepts: a comparative study of the Swedish pandemic response

Imoh Antai, Roland Hellberg

The total defence (TD) concept constitutes a joint endeavour between the military forces and civil defence structures within a TD state. Logistics is essential for such joint…