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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

The International Journal of Historical Cartography and Regional Studies (IJHCRS) will uphold the privacy and personal details of the authors, reviewers, editors, and readers accessing the journal site. The personal information gathered by the journal via the submission system of the journal, the website forms as well as the communication channels will only be utilized in regard to the functioning and management of the journal.

The names, email contact, affiliations, and other contact information that will be added in this journal site will be utilized to serve purely editorial and publication purposes including submitting a manuscript, communication with the peer review and editorial decision making, as well as updates on publications. The information will not be disclosed, sold, or given to third parties either commercially or otherwise.

Information We Collect

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  • Affiliation and names of authors.
  • Contact information and email addresses.
  • Manuscript submissions.
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  • Website usage data needed to conduct journal operations.

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The information obtained is used solely to facilitate the process of academic publication of the journal, including:

  • Coordinating the work of manuscript submissions and peer reviews.
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  • Record keeping of authors and reviewers.
  • Enhancing journal operations and the functioning of the website.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

The International Journal of Historical Cartography and Regional Studies is committed to ensuring that all personal information is managed safely and privately. Only authorised editorial personnel who participate in the process of publication have access to personal information.

Commitment to Privacy

The journal values the privacy of its contributors and readers, and it is determined to be transparent in the way in which personal data are gathered and utilised. Users who submit manuscripts or access the journal through the journal site recognise and accept the terms provided in this privacy statement.