Journal for Deradicalization
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Focus and Scope
The Journal for Deradicalization (JD) is an independent and peer reviewed academic open access online journal about the theory and practice of deradicalization and processes of violent extremist radicalization worldwide. The journal publishes four issues per year (quarterly) and seeks to provide a platform for established scholars as well as academics, policy makers and practitioners in this field. The Journal for Deradicalization is indexed by SCOPUS and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). We invite contributors to:
- present their perspectives on the theory and practice of deradicalization work, as well as radicalization processes and new developments in radical and violent milieus or groups;
- submit to the journal accounts of evidence-based, empirical scientific research and analyses, conference reports, practical and methodological experiences from field work or policy recommendations;
- use the journal as a forum for debate and commentary on issues related to the above.
The Journal for Deradicalization (JD) is based on the independence and transparency of academic standards. All articles are openly accessible free of charge and peer reviewed by experts in the field – practitioners and academics – to ensure the policy relevance without compromising professional scholarly standards. The JD is completely independent of any specific institution or partisan policy regarding (counter-) terrorism and methods of deradicalization. Impartiality, objectivity and accuracy are guiding principles we expect contributors to adhere to.
The Journal for Deradicalization (JD) is currently indexed by SCOPUS, the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and Google Scholar. The impact measure of the JD is currently a 1.4 (2020) and 1.7 (tracked for 2021) Scopus CiteScore.