Submission Guidelines
The International Journal of History and Atlas Education (IJHAE) publishes original, high-quality and unpublished papers from researchers, academicians, educators and professionals. Authors are asked to carefully observe the guidelines for submission to guarantee the review and publishing process will be smooth.
1. Originality of Manuscript
Please check that your manuscript will meet the requirements before you submit it.
- The work is original and has not been published previously.
- The manuscript is not under review by another journal.
- All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
- The research complies with ethical publishing standards.
2. Scope of the Journal
Manuscripts that relate to the following topics are accepted by the journal:
- History
- Historical Studies
- Geography
- Atlas Education
- Cartography
- Archaeology
- Heritage and Cultural Studies
- Human and Physical Geography
- Environmental History
- History Education
- GIS and Digital Mapping
- Social Science Education
- Educational Research
- Interdisciplinary Studies related to History and Geography
3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The following types of submissions are welcome:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
- Case Studies
- Short Communications
- Book Reviews
- Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
4. Manuscript Preparation
The author(s) should make sure that the manuscript contains:
- A clear and informative title.
- Author name(s) and institutional affiliation(s).
- Abstract (150–250 words).
- 4–6 relevant keywords.
- Main manuscript with appropriate headings and subheadings.
- Tables and figures (if applicable).
- Complete references formatted according to the journal's citation style.
5. Submission Process
For submission of a manuscript:
- Prepare the manuscript according to the journal guidelines.
- Ensure all required files are complete.
- Submit the manuscript through the journal's online submission system or official editorial email.
- Wait for confirmation from the editorial office after successful submission.
6. Peer Review
After submission:
- Every manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening.
- Suitable manuscripts are sent for double-blind peer review.
- Authors may be asked to make minor or major revisions based on reviewers' comments.
- The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board.
7. Publication Ethics
Authors should:
- Avoid plagiarism and duplicate publication.
- Provide accurate and authentic research data.
- Properly acknowledge all sources and references.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Follow internationally accepted ethical publishing practices.
8. Before You Submit
Before writing your manuscript please check the following:
- The manuscript is complete and properly formatted.
- The abstract and keywords are included.
- All references have been checked for accuracy.
- Tables and figures are clearly labeled.
- All authors have approved the submission.
- The manuscript complies with the journal's ethical and editorial policies.
By adhering to these guidelines, editorial evaluation will be more timely and the peer-review will run more smoothly. The International Journal of History and Atlas Education welcomes your important research and to help it to further history, geography and atlas education around the world.