Centre for Security Research and Studies

Publications

Journals

The Centre develops independent journals that bring together academic research, professional knowledge and evidence-informed practice.

Our journals

Distinct journals with their own purpose, scope and editorial identity

Each journal is being developed as a separate publication with its own editorial leadership, peer-review arrangements, publication policies and dedicated website. This page introduces the journals operated by the Centre and the academic and professional communities they are intended to serve.

Journal of the Centre

Journal of Education, Learning and Practice

Purpose and scope

The journal will provide a forum for work spanning schools, further and higher education, vocational and workplace learning, continuing professional development and lifelong education. It will welcome contributions that strengthen understanding of how people learn and how educational practice can be improved.

Publication approach

The journal will operate under the Centre’s publication ethics and editorial standards. Research articles will be subject to independent peer review, with clear requirements for originality, authorship, conflicts of interest, research ethics, corrections and publication integrity.

Journal of the Centre

Journal of Security and Public Protection

Purpose and scope

The journal will connect academic enquiry with operational and policy practice, supporting critical discussion of the institutions, professions and systems responsible for security and public protection in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Publication approach

The journal will operate under the Centre’s publication ethics and editorial standards. Research articles will be subject to independent peer review, with clear requirements for originality, authorship, conflicts of interest, research ethics, corrections and publication integrity.

Editorial standards

Ethical, transparent and accountable publication

The Centre’s journals are being established around clear editorial independence, proportionate peer review, responsible authorship, research ethics and transparent correction processes.

Read our Ethics and Standards