Aims & Scope

Journal of Peace Research is an interdisciplinary and international peer reviewed bimonthly journal of scholarly work in peace research.

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Edited at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), by an international editorial committee, Journal of Peace Research strives for a global focus on conflict and peacemaking.

From its establishment in 1964, authors from over 50 countries have published in JPR.

The Journal encourages a wide conception of peace, but focuses on the causes of violence and conflict resolution.

Without sacrificing the requirements for theoretical rigour and methodological sophistication, articles directed towards ways and means of peace are favoured.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 3.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.941

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 127

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
3.1
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.941
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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