About the Journal
Journal of Peace Studies (ISSN: 0972-5563) is a quarterly peer-reviewed research journal published by the Centre for Peace Studies (CPS), New Delhi. Launched in 1993 by Prof. Riyaz Punjabi as a flagship publication of CPS, the journal has been published regularly for over three decades, making it one of the longest-running scholarly platforms in South Asia dedicated to peace and conflict studies.
With an interdisciplinary approach, the journal seeks to promote peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding among societies worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the South Asian region. It provides a forum for academics, researchers, students, journalists, policymakers, administrators, and diplomats to engage with critical issues of peace, security, democracy, and human rights. Journal of Peace Studies is widely recognised as a reference source of high scholarly value, especially for those engaged in research on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and human rights.
Key Details
- Publisher: Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi
- ISSN: 0972-5563
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Established: 1993
- Founding Editor: Late Professor Riyaz Punjabi
- Scope: Peace studies, conflict resolution, diplomacy, human rights, security studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to global and regional peace.
- Audience: Academics, researchers, students, journalists, policymakers, administrators, and diplomats.
Aims & Scope
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Editorial Board
- Dr Ashok K Behuria
Peer Review Policy
Peer Review Policy
Ethics page need to be update
Access Policy page need to be update
Indexing page need to be update
Welcome to our academic journal platform. This journal promotes quality research publications and scholarly discussions.
Editorial Board members guide the journal’s academic direction and review standards.
Peer review is used to evaluate submissions for originality, relevance, and quality.
Publication ethics include transparency, integrity, and proper author responsibility.
Open access helps make research available to readers without subscription barriers.
Indexing improves visibility and discoverability across academic databases.
Contact the editorial team for submissions, questions, or partnership requests.
Our mission is to encourage knowledge-sharing and maintain high publication standards.
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Archives
Journal of Peace Studies has been published regularly since 1993, providing a rich archive of scholarship on peace, conflict resolution, diplomacy, and human rights. The archives serve as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking historical and contemporary perspectives on peace studies.
Submission Guidelines
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