May 19, 2026 - ADRJ Editorial Announcement
The Fall 2026 edition of the Applied Dispute Resolution Journal is dedicated to the 16th Annual International Cyber Conference on Dispute Resolution, convened on April 8, 2026. This gathering of global practitioners, scholars, and innovators reaffirmed a shared truth: that in an increasingly digital world, the pursuit of justice and peace remains both timeless and urgent.
Autumn, with its quiet invitation to reflect and renew, reminds us of the words of John Dewey: “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” In that spirit, this edition embraces the season’s energy—one of insight, transition, and purposeful growth. The pages ahead blend scholarly rigor with lived experience, offering perspectives that illuminate the present while shaping the future of our field, that is, heralding true conflict resolution that lasts and perseveres.
In addition to the conference materials, this Cyber Conference Edition will feature presentations by distinguished guest speakers, whose contributions deepen the dialogue on innovation, justice, and peace‑building in the digital age. This issue will also include contemporary thematic articles authored by academic scholars and graduate students whose voices continue to expand the boundaries of dispute resolution.
We are also issuing a Call for Papers for additional scholarly and practitioner‑focused submissions; the deadline for manuscript submission is June 15, 2026.
The Fall 2026 ADRJ is projected for publication on October 1.
The managing editor of the Applied Dispute Resolution Journal (ADR) welcomes readers into the Fall 2026 issue with a seasonal reflection and an overview of the ideas and contributions featured in this cyber‑conference edition. It provides context and direction as readers move into the articles that follow. ADRJ is scheduled for publication on October 1.
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October 1, 2025 – ADRJ Launch Announcement
"The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." —Socrates (or at least, the Socratic spirit via Way of the Peaceful Warrior)
The time has come. Your wait is over. The Applied Dispute Resolution Journal returns with its Fall 2025 Edition—Student Perspectives. These pages pulse with curiosity, courage, and the promise of tomorrow. Like a chorus of bright minds, each article sings of ethical practice, restorative insight, and the art of navigating conflict with heart. It’s not just a journal—it’s a movement!
If you like what you see and read, share it. Celebrate it. And consider joining us in this mission. We’re seeking committed volunteers, reviewers, and editors to help shape ADRJ into a top-tier publication—one that challenges, uplifts, and helps the soul grow. Let the revival begin!
Read more about ADRJ 2025 Fall Edition - Student Perspectives Issue has launchedEditor-in-Chief’s Welcome Introduction
The Program on Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is pleased to announce the publication of the Applied Dispute Resolution Journal—2025 Volume 1, Fall Edition in October.
ADRJ is a peer-reviewed academic journal promoting the field of dispute resolution and restorative practices.
On behalf of the contributors, we extend heartfelt thanks to President Thomas A. Parham and Provost Michael E. Spagna for their support in making this publication possible. Their leadership has provided not only words of encouragement but institutional backing for mediation, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding. We also thank Timothy Caron, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, for his continued support.
Dr. Brian Jarrett
Editor-in-Chief, Applied Dispute Resolution Journal, Email: bjarrett@csudh.edu
Program on Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding California State University, Dominguez Hills
Read more about ADRJ 2025 Student Perspectives Issue: Editor-in-Chief’s Welcome Introduction
The Managing Editor’s Message announces the revival of ADRJ after a three-year hiatus, celebrating its return as a renewed platform for student voices and ethical scholarship. It sets the tone for the Fall special student edition by reaffirming the journal’s core values and inviting readers into a dialogue shaped by curiosity, courage, and academic integrity.
Read more about Managing Editor's Message (M.E.M.)These resources were collected to benefit both authors and reviewers regarding BPR. It is highly important to be aware of the biases and pitfalls of the blind peer review (BPR) process.
Read more about Selected articles on BPR (Blind Peer Review)Dear Valued Readers,
We are thrilled to unveil the new and improved ADRJ, designed to better serve our community of scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. With a fresh format, enhanced accessibility, and an even deeper commitment to thought-provoking content, we strive to bring you insightful research, impactful discussions, and innovative perspectives.
Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to growing together and continuing to elevate the discourse in ADR). Enjoy this fall's Student Edition!
Warm regards,
Gerald R. Papica, Managing Editor
ADRJ Editorial Team
The NCRP department is delighted to announce the Fall 2025 student edition of Applied Conflict Resolution Journal. This special issue highlights the voices of students in NCRP who are shaping the future of mediation, arbitration, negotiation, conflict resolution, and ombudsman practices.
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