CALL FOR PAPERS International Journal of Peace, Religion and Development Studies (IJPRDS) Inaugural Issue – Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026)

 

 

About the Journal special Issues

The International Journal of Peace, Religion and Development Studies (JPRDS) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of peace studies, religion, and sustainable development.

IJPRDS promotes rigorous, policy-relevant, and ethically grounded scholarship addressing the structural and institutional drivers of conflict, inequality, and global instability. The journal integrates perspectives from economics, political economy, development studies, international relations, philosophy, and religious studies.

Grounded in a human-centered and ethical framework, JPRDS emphasizes human dignity, social responsibility, and well-being, while exploring how spiritual traditions—especially (but not limited to) Buddhist philosophy—can contribute to peacebuilding, resilience, and inclusive prosperity.

 

 

Editorial Leadership

Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Friedrich Willenkraft
Professor of Development Studies
International Academy for Religion and Peace Studies

Chairman of Advisory Board
Prof. Dr. White Cloud
Religion Studies,
International Academy for Religion and Peace Studies

 

 

Themes of the Inaugural Issue (Peace – Prosperity – Sustainability Framework)

We invite submissions on (but not limited to):

1. Peacebuilding and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

2. Conflict prevention and resolution in contexts of inequality and scarcity

3. Geopolitics, energy security, and sustainable development

4. Interreligious dialogue and social cohesion

5. Buddhist philosophy and comparative religious ethics in conflict resolution

6. Religion, culture, and peace diplomacy in a multipolar world

7. Inclusive prosperity and human well-being beyond GDP

8. Buddhist economics and sustainable development

9. Global value chains, inequality, and stability

10. Corporate social responsibility and sustainable peace

11. Ethical business models and social enterprises

12. Sustainable finance and ESG frameworks

13. Education for peace and global citizenship

14. AI, innovation, and ethical governance

15. Human-centered development and future societies

16. Other related interdisciplinary topics

 

 

Types of Submissions

· Research Articles: 6,000–8,000 words

· Review Papers: 4,000–6,000 words

· Case Studies: 3,000–5,000 words

· Policy Papers

 

 

Submission Guidelines

· Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.

· Language: High-quality academic English is required.

· Referencing: Harvard referencing style.

· Peer Review: Double-blind peer review process.

· Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).

· Ethics: Compliance with international publication ethics (COPE).

 

 

Important Dates

· Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026

· Full Paper Submission: 30 July 2026

· Review Decision: 30 August 2026

· Final Publication: 30 September 2026

 

 

Contact & Submission

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Cuong
nguyencuongberlin@gmail.com

International Academy for Religion and Peace Studies
Oberfeld Str.176, 12683 Berlin, Germany

 

 

✨ Invitation

We warmly invite scholars, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide to contribute to this inaugural issue and help shape a new global dialogue on peace, prosperity, and sustainability.