Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Peace and Conflict Research (IJPCR) aims to promote high-quality scholarship that deepens understanding of the complex causes, dynamics, and solutions to conflicts at all levels. The journal seeks to advance interdisciplinary dialogue and support the development of effective strategies for peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and sustainable development.

Scope:
IJPCR publishes original research articles, critical reviews, and analytical essays that explore topics including, but not limited to:

• Theories and practices of peacebuilding, mediation, and negotiation

• Conflict transformation and management in diverse contexts

• Post-conflict reconstruction and transitional justice

• Human security, humanitarian interventions, and international law

• The role of diplomacy, governance, and international organizations in conflict prevention and resolution

• Ethnic, religious, and resource-based conflicts

• The influence of social movements and grassroots activism on peace processes

• Gender perspectives in conflict and peace research

• Media, communication, and technology in shaping conflict narratives and peace efforts

IJPCR welcomes contributions that employ qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methodologies and encourages comparative and case study approaches from around the world. The journal particularly values work that bridges academic research and practical application, offering insights that inform policy, advocacy, and on-the-ground initiatives.