Journal of Peace Research
Encyclopedia
The Journal of Peace Research is a peer-reviewed academic journal
that publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in the fields of peace studies
, conflict resolution
, and international security
. Its scope is similar to that of the Journal of Conflict Resolution
. Founded by Johan Galtung
in 1964, it is published bi-monthly since 1998. The journal’s editorial offices are located at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and was edited by Nils Petter Gleditsch
1983-2010. Since October 2010 the editor is Henrik Urdal.
, and the Social Sciences Citation Index
. According to the Journal Citation Reports
, its 2010 impact factor
is 1.476, ranking it 12 out of 78 journals in the category ‘International Relations’. and 21 out of 141 journals in the category ‘Political Science’.
Academic journal
An academic journal is a peer-reviewed periodical in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as forums for the introduction and presentation for scrutiny of new research, and the critique of existing research...
that publishes scholarly articles and book reviews in the fields of peace studies
Peace and conflict studies
Peace and conflict studies is a social science field that identifies and analyses violent and nonviolent behaviours as well as the structural mechanisms attending social conflicts with a view towards understanding those processes which lead to a more desirable human condition...
, conflict resolution
Conflict resolution
Conflict resolution is conceptualized as the methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of some social conflict. Often, committed group members attempt to resolve group conflicts by actively communicating information about their conflicting motives or ideologies to the rest...
, and international security
International security
International security consists of the measures taken by nations and international organizations, such as the United Nations, to ensure mutual survival and safety. These measures include military action and diplomatic agreements such as treaties and conventions. International and national security...
. Its scope is similar to that of the Journal of Conflict Resolution
Journal of Conflict Resolution
The Journal of Conflict Resolution is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes scholarly articles and book reviews dealing with international conflict and conflict resolution. Its scope is similar to that of the Journal of Peace Research...
. Founded by Johan Galtung
Johan Galtung
Johan Galtung is a Norwegian sociologist and the principal founder of the discipline of peace and conflict studies. He founded the Peace Research Institute Oslo in 1959, serving as its Director until 1970, and established the Journal of Peace Research in 1964...
in 1964, it is published bi-monthly since 1998. The journal’s editorial offices are located at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and was edited by Nils Petter Gleditsch
Nils Petter Gleditsch
Nils Petter Gleditsch is a Norwegian sociologist and political scientist. He is Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo...
1983-2010. Since October 2010 the editor is Henrik Urdal.
Scope
Journal of Peace Research is an international and interdisciplinary journal of scholarly work in the field of Peace Research. The journal focuses on violence and conflict resolution, often publishing issues with a special focus on a particular area of research. Journal of Peace Research provides a forum for debate about peace and society.Abstracting and indexing
Journal of Peace Research is abstracted and indexed in, among other databases: SCOPUSScopus
Scopus, officially named SciVerse Scopus, is a bibliographic database containing abstracts and citations for academic journal articles. It covers nearly 18,000 titles from over 5,000 international publishers, including coverage of 16,500 peer-reviewed journals in the scientific, technical, medical,...
, and the Social Sciences Citation Index
Social Sciences Citation Index
Social Sciences Citation Index is an interdisciplinary citation index product of Thomson Reuters' Healthcare & Science division. It was developed by the Institute for Scientific Information from the Science Citation Index....
. According to the Journal Citation Reports
Journal Citation Reports
Journal Citation Reports is an annual publication by the Healthcare & Science division of Thomson Reuters. It has been integrated with the Web of Knowledge, by Thomson Reuters, and is accessed from the Web of Science to JCR Web. It provides information about academic journals in the sciences and...
, its 2010 impact factor
Impact factor
The impact factor, often abbreviated IF, is a measure reflecting the average number of citations to articles published in science and social science journals. It is frequently used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field, with journals with higher impact factors deemed...
is 1.476, ranking it 12 out of 78 journals in the category ‘International Relations’. and 21 out of 141 journals in the category ‘Political Science’.