Focus and Scope
The aim of this Journal is to provide a space for academics and counter-terrorism professionals to publish work focused on the study of terrorism. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the study of terrorism, high-quality submissions from all academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged. Students are also warmly encouraged to submit work for publication.
Section Policies
Articles
Opinion Pieces
Opinion pieces will be included at the discretion of the Editor.
Reviews
Peer Review Process
The Issue dates will be as follows:
September to December Receipt of Articles = Publication in January (Winter Edition)
January to April Receipt of Articles = Publication in May (Spring/Summer Edition)
May to August Receipt of Articles = Publication in September (Autumn Edition)
Abstracts of articles should be provided (not more than 100 words long)
Articles should be up to 5000 words (inclusive of references). We will endeavour to have reviews back within 4 weeks. Re-reviews will be expected to be back within 2 weeks. All reviews are carried out anonymously.
Book reviews should be up 2500 words (inclusive of references)
Articles and Book reviews should be provided in single line spacing, pitch 12, Times New Roman with in-text referencing and a separate document of references.
Articles should be submitted in duplicate – one anonymously and one with a contact sheet on front detailing name, affiliation and contact details and email. Articles should be submitted as Microsoft Word format (doc or docx).
Publication Frequency
There will be 3 issues of the journal per year:
September to December Receipt of Articles = Publication in January (Winter Edition)
January to April Receipt of Articles = Publication in May (Spring/Summer Edition)
May to August Receipt of Articles = Publication in September (Autumn Edition)
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence
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