Journal of Conflict Resolution (JCR)

The Journal of Conflict Resolution (JCR) is a long-standing peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of human conflict, its causes, dynamics, and resolution strategies. First published in 1957, JCR serves as a leading international forum for high-quality research in peace and conflict studies, international relations, and political science. The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary and empirically grounded approaches, welcoming theoretical analyses, quantitative research, formal models, and applied studies that improve conceptual clarity or practical understanding of conflict phenomena. Contributions span topics such as interstate disputes, civil wars, negotiation and mediation processes, peacebuilding, deterrence, and conflict management across various levels of analysis. Under the editorial leadership of Paul Huth (University of Maryland) and published by SAGE Publications, JCR issues eight volumes annually, ensuring timely dissemination of cutting-edge research to scholars, policymakers, and practitioners. Its commitment to rigorous methodology and diverse perspectives has solidified its influence within academic and policy communities focused on understanding war, peace, and conflict resolution mechanisms. The journal is widely indexed in major databases, reflecting its prominence and impact in the field of social sciences research.

Journal of Conflict Resolution (JCR) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, General Social Sciences, empirical research on causes, dynamics, and resolution of human conflicts at international, intergroup, and domestic levels, emphasizing rigorous methods and interdisciplinary perspectives , Online or Print , Bi-Monthly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0022-0027, E-ISSN: 1552-8766, Established: 1957, Impact Factor: 2.2
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE