- Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability

Trends in Peace and Sustainability (or Trends) provides analysis on topics and current events related to the pursuit of peace amid sustainability challenges. As a scholarly platform hosted by the Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) at Hiroshima University, Trends welcomes new perspectives and critical insights on peace and sustainability. The editorial team consists of Dahlia Simangan, John Lee Candelaria, and Tingjia Wang.

What We Publish

We accept articles focused on peace, sustainability, or the convergence of these themes. The editorial team evaluates each submission for suitability, and we warmly invite contributions from students, scholars, activists, practitioners, and anyone with valuable insights pertinent to our series’ general theme.

Submission Guidelines

While we do not impose strict rules on length, 800–1,000 words (exclusive of notes and references) is ideal. Your submission should include the following elements:
Title: A brief, captivating title that encapsulates the essence of your piece
Abstract: A short summary of 100–150 words for indexing purposes
Keywords: 3–4 keywords representing the key themes and concepts you explore
Main text: The body of your article, where you develop your topic with depth and clarity
Author details: A bio of no more than 100 words, a profile photo, and social media handles if available
Images: At least two images, submitted as separate files. You may use photographs or graphics you have created yourself (granting us permission to use them) or images from copyright-free repositories or under Creative Commons license with proper attribution. We do not accept AI-generated images.
References: Citations formatted according to APA style
A Note on AI Use: We generally do not recommend using AI tools for writing assistance. Authors who do use AI in any capacity during the writing process must disclose this in their submission. Transparency helps maintain the scholarly integrity that our readers expect.

How to Submit

Send your Word document and image files to nerps[at]hiroshima-u.ac.jp with a copy to leecandelaria[at]hiroshima-u.ac.jp (replace [at] with @). We aim to respond within a week.

Editorial Process

Your submission will undergo thorough review and editing. We may request revisions to bring your piece in line with our editorial standards. By submitting, you indicate your willingness to engage in this collaborative process, which aims to present your ideas in the best possible light.