The Journal of the Academy of Sciences of National Security is a biannual academic publication that supports the development and circulation of knowledge in the field of national security. The journal creates a meeting point between fundamental research, applied analysis and professional experience, encouraging contributions capable of explaining current issues and providing useful reference points for decision-making and practice.
Editorial objectives
- to promote original scientific research and evidence-based analyses in the field of national security;
- to bring current risks, threats and vulnerabilities into scholarly debate;
- to capitalise on professional experience by integrating it into a rigorous methodological and academic framework;
- to encourage interdisciplinary research and collaboration among specialists from different fields;
- to strengthen the presence of Romanian authors and research teams in national and international scholarly networks;
- to support doctoral students, master’s students and early-career researchers who demonstrate competence and comply with academic standards;
- to increase the journal’s visibility and continue efforts towards inclusion in recognised databases and indexing systems.
Scope
The journal publishes works in the fields of military sciences, public order, intelligence and national security. Interdisciplinary research addressing security from legal, political, economic, social, technological, historical, psychological or educational perspectives is also accepted.
Submissions may include research articles, theoretical studies, comparative analyses, case studies, empirical research, literature reviews, book reviews, research notes and contributions arising from scientific conferences. Conference papers are evaluated according to the same criteria as manuscripts submitted directly to the journal.
Journal audience
The journal is intended for researchers, academic staff, doctoral and master’s students, advanced students, professionals from institutions with responsibilities in defence, public order and national security, as well as decision-makers and readers interested in the analysis of security phenomena.
Language and publication frequency
The journal is published twice a year, with indicative editorial deadlines at the end of June and December. One issue may be thematic. Papers are accepted in Romanian and in international languages. Each article includes a title, abstract and keywords in English, while articles written in a foreign language also include an abstract in Romanian.
Editorial independence
The Editorial Board and the Editor-in-Chief are responsible for the journal’s content and for the conduct of the review process. Acceptance or rejection decisions may not be influenced by commercial, institutional or personal interests. Members of the editorial structure who have a conflict of interest do not participate in the evaluation or decision concerning the respective manuscript.