Author Guidelines

Journal of Heritage and Historical Research (JHHR) welcomes original, unpublished research in history, heritage studies, archaeology, cultural studies, conservation, museum studies, archival studies, historical geography, anthropology, digital humanities, and related interdisciplinary fields. Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal and should comply with established publication ethics and scholarly standards.

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The research is original, academically sound, and ethically conducted.
  • All sources, archival materials, data, images, and other references are properly cited and acknowledged.
  • The manuscript follows the journal's submission and formatting guidelines.
  • Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted, archival, photographic, visual, or other third-party materials.
  • All listed authors have approved the submitted version of the manuscript.

Manuscript Preparation

  • Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
  • Use 12-point Times New Roman font with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Include an abstract of approximately 150–250 words and 4–6 keywords.
  • Suggested sections include Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology or Research Methods, Findings or Results, Discussion, and Conclusion, where applicable to the nature of the research.
  • The recommended maximum length is 8,000 words, excluding references and other supplementary material where applicable.

Formatting Requirements

  • Include the manuscript title, author name(s), institutional affiliation(s), corresponding author details, and ORCID iD where available.
  • Manuscripts should be written consistently in clear and professional English.
  • Number all pages consecutively.
  • Tables, figures, maps, photographs, charts, and other visual materials should be clearly labelled and appropriately cited within the manuscript.
  • Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted or third-party material where required.

Reference Style

Authors should follow the APA referencing style for citations and references. Authors should include DOI information where available, arrange references alphabetically, and ensure that all in-text citations correspond to entries in the reference list.

Reference Format:
Author(s). (Year). Title of Article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Authors should use the official manuscript template provided by JHHR when preparing their submission.

Author Policy Links

  • Correction Policy
  • Copyright Policy
  • Open Access Policy
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Article Processing Charges (APC)
  • Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

JHHR follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics, including the guidelines and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure originality, avoid plagiarism and duplicate submissions, disclose conflicts of interest, obtain ethical approvals where required, and present accurate and verifiable research findings.

All submitted manuscripts may undergo similarity screening before proceeding to the peer-review process.

Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process, subject to the journal's editorial procedures.

Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, academic quality, methodological soundness, clarity, relevance to the journal's scope, scholarly contribution, and overall quality of presentation.

Guidelines for Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, impartial, and confidential evaluations that support the academic quality and integrity of the journal.

Before Accepting a Review

  • Accept review assignments only when the manuscript falls within your area of expertise.
  • Complete the review within the requested timeframe.
  • Declare any actual or potential conflict of interest before accepting or completing the review.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality and scholarly contribution.
  • Relevance to the scope of the journal.
  • Research quality, methodology, and organization.
  • Clarity, coherence, and quality of academic presentation.
  • Appropriate use and interpretation of historical, archaeological, archival, cultural, or other relevant sources and evidence.

Assessment of Manuscript Sections

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Methodology / Research Methods
  • Results / Findings
  • Discussion and Conclusion
  • Tables, Figures, Maps, and Other Visual Materials
  • References

Language and Clarity

Authors should submit manuscripts written in clear, professional, and grammatically accurate English. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the language, terminology, presentation, and overall readability of their manuscript are appropriate before submission.

Reviewer Reports

Reviewer reports should, where appropriate, include:

  • A brief summary and overall assessment of the manuscript.
  • Major issues requiring attention.
  • Minor comments and editorial recommendations.
  • Assessment of originality, significance, and scholarly contribution.
  • Specific recommendations for improving the manuscript.

Editorial Decisions

Following peer review and editorial assessment, the Editor-in-Chief or designated editor may issue one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revisions
  • Major Revisions
  • Reject

Ethical Standards and Conduct

  • Confidentiality: Review all manuscripts and associated materials confidentially and do not disclose unpublished information to unauthorized persons.
  • Objectivity: Base evaluations solely on academic merit, scholarly quality, originality, methodology, and relevance.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited where necessary.
  • Integrity: Do not use unpublished information, ideas, data, or materials obtained through the review process for personal or professional benefit.

All ethical concerns relating to manuscripts, authors, reviewers, or the publication process are handled in accordance with the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to promote fairness, transparency, accountability, and research integrity.