About the Journal

The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that publishes academic papers related to appropriate methods of conflict resolution. It is published by the Brazilian Center of Mediation and Arbitration – CBMA, Fórum Publishers from Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais in partnership with The Law School Graduate Program of the Federal Fluminense University and aims to provide a leading international forum for in-depth studies from a wide array of perspectives in ADRs.

Structure of the Manuscript

The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR invites authors to submit original or updated published manuscripts on all aspects of issues related to Alternative Dispute Resolution written in English, Portuguese or Spanish. Papers scheduled for the future publication in book form will be considered, provided they would appear first in RBADR.

Guidelines for Submission

Manuscripts should be written in Times New Roman, size 12, space between lines 1.5 throughout the document (including all quotations, endnotes, and references). Pages
should be numbered consecutively. The average number of pages should be between 20 and 35 sheets for papers and between 5 and 8 pages for book reviews and case comments. Notes should be listed consecutively during the text of the article (footnotes), and clearly marked in the text at the point of punctuation by superior numbers. Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format (.doc). PDF files will not be accepted. All the authors of a paper must attach their short curriculum vitae (CV), which must consist of a single paragraph-text of 100-120 words in length each. The affiliations of all named co-authors should be the affiliation where the research was conducted. The new affiliation can be given as a footnote if any of the named co-authors moves affiliation during the peer-review process. Please note that no changes to the affiliation can be made after the article is accepted. All manuscripts submitted should be free from jargon and be written as clearly and concisely as possible. Prospective authors should submit their manuscripts through e-mail at editorial.rbadr@gmail.com or Daniel.brantes@gmail.com.
Prospective authors can also check the Journal’s website (To Visit the Website, Click Here).

Format of Submission

Articles should be based on original research and develop an original argument falling within the scope of the Journal. The papers are subjected to a blind peer review and must include: Title; Abstract (up to 200 words); Keywords (3 keywords); Summary; Introduction; Main text; Final Considerations; References (at the end of the article); Footnotes; Acknowledgements (if appropriate) Table(s) and Figure(s) with caption(s) (on individual files) (if applicable)

The author(s) will receive a virtual copy of the Journal once his (their) papers are published. The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR informs readers that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not to the Journal Publisher or the editorial board members.

Important Dates

Issue 4, Volume II (2020)

  1. Submission deadline – 15 October  2020
  2. Desk review:17 October 2020
  3. Double blind review deadline: 25 October 2020
  4. Paper approval or rejection notice:  27 October 2020
  5. Journal publication: December of 2020

Issue 5, Volume III (2021)

  1. Submission deadline – 15 March 2021
  2. Desk review: 20 March 2021
  3. Double blind review deadline: 15 April 2021
  4. Paper approval or rejection notice: 22 April 2021
  5. Journal publication: July of 2021

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 10.15.2020 (Issue 4) and 03.15.2021 (Issue 5).
  • The Brazilian Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR, ISSN 2596-3201, with a semiannual periodicity, is a journal concentrated in alternative dispute resolution (ADRs), namely Arbitration, Mediation, Dispute Board, ADR Designing Program and Online Dispute Resolution among other topics of interest.
  • The Brazilian Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Journal (RBADR) invites submissions for its second volume’s first issue and its second volume’s second issue. This call for papers invites submissions from a variety of areas related to Alternative Dispute Resolution – ADRs.
To Submit, Click Here