About the Journal

GSX Journal of Security and Conflict Studies (GSX J. Secur. Confl. Stud.)

GSX Journal of Security and Conflict Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published under the Global South Index, dedicated to advancing scholarly research on security, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution, particularly within the contexts of the Global South.

Open Access Policy

  • Fully open access: All articles are freely available online upon publication.
  • Creative Commons License: Published under CC BY 4.0, allowing sharing and adaptation with attribution.
  • Affordable APC: A processing fee of $50 USD is charged per accepted article to support editorial operations and digital infrastructure.
    • Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income institutions or underfunded research projects.
  • Global accessibility: Designed to remove barriers to knowledge and promote equitable research dissemination.

Aims and Scope

The journal seeks to:

  • Promote rigorous analysis of security challenges, conflict dynamics, and peace processes.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary approaches to understanding violence, governance, and resilience.
  • Provide a platform for voices and perspectives from regions often underrepresented in global security discourse.

Key Areas of Interest

  • National and regional security strategies
  • Armed conflict and post-conflict reconstruction
  • Peacekeeping and peacebuilding initiatives
  • Terrorism, insurgency, and counterterrorism
  • Human security and civil protection
  • Conflict mediation and negotiation
  • Security sector reform and governance

Submission Guidelines

  • Article Types: Research articles, policy briefs, review essays, data notes
  • Length: 6,000–10,000 words for research articles; shorter formats accepted for briefs and notes
  • Language: English (with abstract translations encouraged in local languages)
  • Formatting: APA style; templates available on the journal website
  • Peer Review: Double-blind process with 2–3 expert reviewers per submission
  • Turnaround Time: Initial decision within 4–8 weeks; expedited review available for policy-relevant work
  • Processing Fee: $50 USD per accepted article; payable after acceptance

Indexing & Archiving Goals

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • EconLit
  • Scopus
  • RePEc (Research Papers in Economics)
  • Google Scholar
  • CrossRef (with DOI assignment for all articles)

All content is digitally archived via PKP PN and LOCKSS to ensure long-term preservation.