Academic Central - Historical Studies
Historical research, archives, civilisations, institutions and historiography.
About the Journal
Academic Central - Historical Studies publishes original scholarship on historical periods, societies, institutions, archives and historiographical debates.
Aims & Scope
The journal promotes methodologically sound historical research and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of the past.
Research Areas
Publisher & Who We Are
Academic Central is an independent academic publishing and research platform supporting peer-reviewed scholarship across multiple disciplines.
For Authors
Authors should prepare original manuscripts in accordance with Academic Central publication, formatting and research ethics standards.
Writing Rules
Manuscripts should include a clear title, abstract, keywords, structured main text, complete references and consistent tables and figures. Authors should follow the journal template where provided.
Conflict Of Interest Statement
Authors must disclose financial, professional, institutional or personal relationships that could reasonably be perceived to influence the submitted work.
Publication Ethics And Misconduct
Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship and manipulation of the peer-review process are not acceptable.
Reviewer Guideline
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively, confidentially and within the requested period. Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed before accepting an assignment.
Peer Review Process
Submitted manuscripts are screened by the editorial team and, when suitable, assigned to qualified reviewers. Reviews assess originality, methodology, relevance, clarity and academic quality before an editorial decision is made.
Editorial Team
The journal is managed by editors and reviewers with relevant academic expertise. Editorial appointments and profile information may be published here as the journal develops.
Policies
The following policies apply specifically to History and operate together with Academic Central's general publication standards.
Section Policy
Submissions should address historical research, historiography, archival studies, cultural history, political history or related interdisciplinary historical inquiry.
Language Policy
Manuscripts may be submitted in English. Quotations and translations from historical sources should be accurate and identified clearly.
Copyright Policy
Authors are responsible for permissions relating to archival images, manuscripts, maps, photographs and other protected historical materials.
Open Access Policy
Published content is made available according to Academic Central open-access conditions and the licence stated with the final publication.
Plagiarism Policy
Historical arguments, quotations and source interpretations must be properly attributed. Plagiarism and duplicate publication are not permitted.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Generative AI use must be disclosed where relevant. AI-generated historical claims or fabricated citations are prohibited and authors remain responsible for source verification.
Complaints And Appeals Policy
Complaints and appeals regarding editorial procedure or review decisions may be submitted to the editorial office.
Article Processing Charge Policy
Any applicable publication fee will be communicated transparently before publication.
Privacy Policy Statement
Personal information submitted through the editorial system is used only for journal operations and protected appropriately.
Archiving Policy
Published articles and journal records are preserved digitally for long-term scholarly access.