About the Journal

Strategic Impact is a peer-reviewed, open access Journal, publishing scholarly articles in the field of defence and security strategic studies. The journal is edited by the Centre for Defence and Security Strategic Studies and published by “Carol I” National Defence University Publishing House in Bucharest, Romania.

Aim & Scope

Aim and scope of Strategic Impact journal covers political-military topicality; UN, NATO and EU policies, strategies and actions; defence and security concepts; international relations; geopolitics, geostrategy, geoeconomy; (un)conventional risks and threats; conflict & crises management; peace and war; military strategy; information society; cybersecurity; intelligence studies.

The journal is published in English since 2005, it has ISSN and is acknowledged both nationally, by authority of the National Council for the Recognition of University Titles, Diplomas and Certificates (CNATDCU) and internationally, being indexed in various international databases and catalogues (CEEOL, EBSCO, Index Copernicus, ProQuest, Crossref, NATO Multimedia Library, WorldCat, ROAD, Google Scholar). 

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The Strategic Impact Scientific Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We adhere to the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expect all stakeholders - including authors, reviewers, and editors - to uphold these standards.

1. Author Responsibilities:

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original, accurately represents their findings, and is free from plagiarism. All contributions must be properly cited and any significant overlap with previously published work must be disclosed.
  • Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their research.
  • Research involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards and obtain necessary approvals from relevant ethics committees.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities:

  • Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive feedback and must maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts they review. They should refrain from using any unpublished information for personal advantage.
  • Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

3. Editorial Responsibilities:

  • Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the quality and originality of the work, ensuring a fair and unbiased review process.
  • Editors must handle submissions in a confidential manner and seek to resolve any ethical concerns that arise during the review process.

4. Retraction and Correction:

  • The Strategic Impact Scientific Journal will promptly address any ethical breaches or inaccuracies in published works. This includes issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

5. Plagiarism and Fraud:

  • We take allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, and research misconduct seriously. Any suspected cases will be investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines, and appropriate actions will be taken.
  • Each manuscript is verified for plagiarism (including the unethical use of various AI programs or unattributed translations from other languages) through the program Sistemantiplagiat (https://sistemantiplagiat.ro/). 

By adhering to these ethical guidelines, we aim to foster a culture of integrity and transparency in scientific publishing. We encourage all participants in our publication process to raise any ethical concerns they may encounter, ensuring the continued trust and credibility of our journal.

Copyright & Licensing

Strategic Journal is licensed under

All works published in the Strategic Impact Journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License CC BY 4.0  . This license allows users to:

  • Distribute: Share the material in any medium or format.
  • Remix: Adapt, transform, and build upon the material.
  • Commercial Use: Utilize the material for commercial purposes.

Under this license, reusers are required to provide appropriate credit to the original creators of the work. This includes citing the authors, the title of the work, the journal, and the license under which it is published.

The Strategic Impact Journal encourages the sharing and dissemination of research findings while ensuring that the rights of authors are respected. By publishing in our journal, authors agree to this licensing arrangement, promoting collaboration and innovation in the academic community.

For more information about the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, please visit Creative Commons.

Paper submission:
Articles shall be sent to impactstrategic@unap.ro as follows: 15th of December (No. 1); 15th of March (No. 2); 15th of June (No. 3); and 15th of September (No. 4).

The Guide for Authors can be accesed at URL: Guide for authors