Journal of Conflictology: Call for Papers

The Journal of Conflictology (JoC) invites submissions from a broad range of traditions that address theories and practice of nonviolence, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

The JoC is an interdisciplinary and peer-reviewed open access journal on conflict resolution. Based on the conviction that non-violence is an effective means to wage conflict, it promotes non-violence both as a method of conflict resolution as well as a strategy of handling conflict.

The journal examines the application of conflict resolution theories and provides knowledge on the practice of non-violence through a realistic and scientific approach.

Edited at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) in Barcelona by an international editorial board, JoCembraces a global focus on conflict and peace-making and aims to publish contributions which can be read by nonspecialists, academic experts and practitioners alike.

It encourages a wide conception of peace, while focusing on the ways and means of conflict resolution. Submissions may address theories of non-violence, theories regarding the development and transformation of conflicts, theories of practice, descriptions of the experience of practice, as well as the evaluation of practice. Articles can include policy briefings, review articles, comments and interviews.

For more information as well as the submission guidelines please consult our website (http://joc.uoc.edu).

Contributions are welcomed at any time.