Journal of Workplace Mobbing (JWM)
About the Journal
The Journal of Workplace Mobbing is a cognitive, intellectual, scholarly, and academic platform dedicated to the rigorous study of workplace mobbing. As the first refereed, open access journal focused exclusively on this phenomenon, this interdisciplinary journal serves as a critical space for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore the complexities of mobbing.
We invite scholars to actively engage in this critical academic discourse, contributing to the advancement of knowledge, the deepening of global awareness and understanding of workplace mobbing, and the development of informed policies and effective interventions—ultimately fostering healthier, more equitable, and just workplace environments.
Journal Impact & Reach
Since its launch on June 9, 2025, the Journal of Workplace Mobbing (JWM) has demonstrated strong engagement within the academic and practitioner communities. JWM is quickly establishing itself as a valued resource in the field of workplace mobbing, providing timely scholarship and fostering knowledge exchange on workplace mobbing and organizational well-being. The journal has been shaping both research agendas and practical interventions, reinforcing its role as a leading outlet for evidence-based research on workplace mobbing.
Editorial and Policy Board
Editor-in-Chief
Qingli Meng
Criminology, Niagara University, USA
Senior Editorial Advisor
Kenneth Westhues
Sociology Emeritus, University of Waterloo, Canada
Lead Editor
Richard Peltz-Steele
Law, University of Massachusetts, USA
Managing Editor
Peter Wylie
Socioeconomics, Retired, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, Canada
Editorial Advisory Board
Janice Harper
Anthropology, Independent Scholar, USA
Gorazd Meško
Criminology, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Florencia Peña
Anthropology, National School of Anthropology and History, Mexico
Stephen Petrina
Educational Technology Support, University of British Columbia, Canada
Copy Editor
Yonghong Tong
Computer Information Science, Niagara University
Archiving & Preservation
The Journal of Workplace Mobbing is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content. All articles are digitally archived through the Public Knowledge Project's (PKP) preservation infrastructure and are stored on secure servers with regular backups.
The journal also intends to participate in recognized archiving initiatives such as LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) to safeguard content against loss, corruption, or technological obsolescence. As the journal grows, additional archiving partnerships will be pursued to support the enduring availability of its scholarly contributions.