Aims and Scope
The International Journal of Contemporary Intelligence Issues (IJCII) is a refereed publication dedicated to the advancement of the discipline of intelligence studies. The IJCII aims to be a medium for professionals and scholars to exchange views and present new and original research on contemporary issues in Australian and international intelligence theory and practice. The Editorial Committee welcomes contributions related to all aspects of intelligence theory and practice and/or studies in the application of intelligence in related disciplines (e.g. intelligence and terrorism, intelligence and peacekeeping and intelligence and security).
The IJCII seeks to encourage a broad cross-fertilisation of ideas from all AIPIO members and non-members working in the field of intelligence. It strongly encourages submissions that focus on themes relating to different practice contexts such as national security, law enforcement and business intelligence. Professional/workplace projects, conference papers and research contributions from university students and postgraduates in the field of intelligence are also welcome.
The IJCII is an independent, non-partisan forum. It seeks to disseminate the diverse findings of its contributing authors and does not advocate positions of its own.
Editorial Board
Managing Editors:
Dr. Andrew Kapos, Macquarie University, NSW
Editorial Board:
Mr Jeff Corkill, Edith Cowan University
Dr Victoria Harrington, Australian Institute for Police Management
Professor William Hutchinson, Edith Cowan University
Dr Jolene Jerard, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore
Dr Philip Kowalick, Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, University of New England, Armidale, NSW
Associate Professor Stephen Marrin, James Madison University, USA
Associate Professor Nick O'Brien, Charles Sturt University
Adjunct Fellow Brett Peppler, Macquarie University
Professor Karl Roberts, University of Western Sydney
Dr Patrick F Walsh, Charles Sturt University
Dr Ian Wing, University of New South Wales, Canberra
Instructions for Authors
Submission and Editorial Procedures
High quality submissions are welcome and should be submitted to the Managing Editor, email: journal@aipio.asn.au Manuscripts should be emailed as Word attachments.
Submissions should include an anonymised copy of the article (with the identity of the author removed), together with a separate cover sheet that includes an abstract (no longer than 200 words), three keywords, and the author’s name and full contact details. A short biographical statement (up to 70 words) must also be included for each author. The Editorial Board assumes in submitting an article for publication, that the author has received any necessary clearances from his/her employer for their work to be published in the Journal. Manuscripts submitted for publication must not contain any classified material.
Evaluation of submissions involves blind peer review by the AIPIO Editorial Board. The Managing Editor or members of the Editorial Board review these comments and, where appropriate, communicate them directly to the author. Where necessary, the Managing Editor will also confer with other members of the Editorial Board. The Managing Editor will inform the author of whether or not the original or revised paper has been accepted for publication in the IJCII.
Types of Submissions
Scholarly Articles
Submitted articles should be approximately 5,000 words, double spaced, and should be accompanied by an abstract of 200 words. Three keywords should be included beneath the abstract. Copies should be submitted with names removed and with contact details attached separately. All article submissions are sent out for blind peer review. Before publication, proofs will be sent to authors for amendment and must be returned to the Managing Editor by the deadline given.
Practitioner Perspectives
The IJCII welcomes submissions providing analysis, commentary and debate on specific topics related to current Intelligence practices and concepts in the areas covered by the journal. Responses to published articles or book reviews are also welcome. Contributions should be between 2,000 and 5,000 words. Submissions should include an abstract of up to 200 words, and three keywords listed beneath.
Book Reviews
The IJCII encourages succinct, evaluative reviews of books relevant to the interests of the intelligence profession. Reviews should provide a descriptive and evaluative summary and a brief overview of the work’s significance in the context of current theory and practice. Reviews should also clarify any conceptual trends and developments arising from the reviewed work. Reviewers are encouraged to contact the Managing Editor concerning their book of interest before writing the review. Submissions should be between 800 and 1,500 words.
For further detailed submission guidelines, please refer to the Instructions for Authors
Accessing the IJCII
Volumes and Issues of the journal are electronically accessible to financial AIPIO members and are uploaded to the Members’ Area of the AIPIO website. Non-members of AIPIO may purchase articles via Informit.
Latest articles
Vol 2, Ed. 2 contains the following articles:
'Women in Leadership: Current and Emerging Challenges Across Sectors' Dr Phil Kowalick and Brett Peppler
'Ethical Leadership in intelligence collection: Balancing national security, oversight, and accountability' Roseleen Woodman
'Empowering Government Bodies through Strategic Leadership to Meet Challenges Posed by the Sovereign Citizen Movement' Dr Charles Moschoudis and Dr John Weir
'Building Intelligence Capability: A Service Design Approach' Brett Peppler