About the Journal
The American Journal of International Relations (AJIR) is a scholarly journal that publishes original research articles on various aspects of international relations, such as global governance, international security, human rights, diplomacy, and foreign policy. The aim of the journal is to provide a platform for rigorous academic debate and exchange of ideas among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers who are interested in the study and practice of international relations. The scope of the journal covers a wide range of topics and perspectives, such as international law, international political economy, international organizations, regional integration, global environmental issues, international development, and peace and conflict studies. The AJIR follows an intensive peer review process that ensures the high quality and relevance of the published articles. The peer review process takes about 2-3 months from the submission of the manuscript to the final decision. The journal employs a double-blind peer review system, where both the authors and the reviewers are anonymous to each other. The reviewers are experts in their respective fields and provide constructive feedback and suggestions to improve the manuscripts. The final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the manuscripts is made by the editor-in-chief, based on the recommendations of the reviewers and the editorial board.
The AJIR is indexed by several reputable platforms that enhance the visibility and impact of the published articles. The journal is indexed by ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Ebscohost, Scilit, and Crossref (DOI). These platforms provide easy access and citation tracking for the journal articles and increase their dissemination and recognition among the academic community and beyond. The journal also has a dedicated website that provides information about the journal's aims and scope, editorial board, submission guidelines, current and past issues, and contact details.
The AJIR has a distinguished editorial board that consists of eminent scholars and experts in the field of international relations. The editorial board members are responsible for maintaining the academic standards and integrity of the journal, as well as providing guidance and advice to the editor-in-chief and the authors. The editorial board members represent various regions, institutions, and disciplines, reflecting the diversity and richness of the international relations scholarship. The AJIR is an open access journal that allows free and unrestricted access to its published articles. The journal does not charge any fees for submission, processing, or publication of the articles. The journal adheres to the principles of open access publishing, which promote the public good and the advancement of knowledge. By making its articles freely available online, the journal enables anyone to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to them without any barriers.
The AJIR respects the intellectual property rights of its authors and allows them to retain the copyright of their published articles. The authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish their articles under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits others to share and adapt their work for any purpose, as long as they give appropriate credit to the original source. The AJIR publishes monthly issues that contain 4-6 articles each. The journal welcomes submissions from authors who wish to contribute to the advancement of international relations scholarship and practice. The journal accepts manuscripts in English only and follows the APA style for formatting and referencing. The authors are required to follow the submission guidelines carefully and submit their manuscripts online through the journal's website. Publishing with AJIR is important for authors who want to showcase their original research on international relations to a global audience.