IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) focuses on the Indonesian historiography and philosophy of history, emphasizing the critical examination, interpretation, and writing of history. It invites researcher contributions that explore history through diverse themes such as:
In addition to thematic diversity, IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) is committed to advancing the methodology of historical research. Submissions should demonstrate methodological clarity, whether through archival research, oral history, textual analysis, quantitative data, comparative frameworks, or interdisciplinary approaches. Authors are encouraged to critically reflect on the sources, tools, and theoretical lenses used in their work.
By including both empirical studies and theoretical reflections, the journal aims to foster dialogue between historical practice and historical thought, contributing to a richer, more reflective understanding of Indonesia's past in a global context.
All manuscripts submitted to IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) must align with the journal’s Focus and Scope as well as adhere to the Author Guidelines. Submissions should demonstrate scientific merit or present original research relevant to the journal’s thematic coverage.
Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed for grammar and clarity before submission. Authors may choose from various professional English editing services. Please note that the journal does not sponsor or endorse any specific editing service; authors are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of any language editing services they choose to use.
Submitted work must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism. Authors are strongly advised to check their work using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate prior to submission. The editorial team will also screen submissions using the same tools to ensure originality.
All manuscripts undergo peer review by at least two expert reviewers. Reviewers provide constructive, scholarly feedback aimed at improving the quality of the manuscript. When necessary, a third reviewer may be invited to contribute additional insights. The journal employs a double-blind review system, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
The final decision on manuscript acceptance rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the Handling Editor, and, if needed, in consultation with the Editorial Board. While the decision is informed by peer reviewers’ evaluations, it is not determined by them alone.
Accepted articles are scheduled for publication by the Editor-in-Chief based on factors such as the date of acceptance, geographical diversity of authors, and relevance to thematic issues.
Indonesian Historical Studies (e-ISSN 2579-4213).Short journal title: IHiSThis journal scheduled for publication twice a year.Indonesian Historical Studies is electronically published via official journal website (http://ejournal2.undip.ac.id/index.php/ihis).
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
All articles published Open Access will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license options, currently being defined for this journal as follows Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA). It enables to freely:
This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...
IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) covers all areas of Indonesian history, including its global context. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars engaged in current historical debates on any region or period. Articles may focus on specific themes, fostering dialogue on theoretical and methodological issues. All historical approaches are encouraged. Please refer to Focus and Scope in this journal. IHiS accepts a variety of formats, including research articles, contributions from scientific forums, and special issues. Submissions may be written in either Indonesian or English.
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) is a double-blind reviewed journal published by Master Program of History, Diponegoro University. This statement clarifies ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the single-reviewer and the publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication The publication of an article in double-blind reviewed IHiS is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Single-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher and the society.
Master Program of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University as publisher of IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing extremely seriously and we recognize our ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. In addition, Master Program of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University and Editorial Board will assist in communications with other journals and/or publishers where this is useful and necessary.
Publication decisions The editor of the IHiS is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.
Fair play An editor at any time evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
Confidentiality The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and conflicts of interest Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the paper.
Promptness Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.
Confidentiality Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.
Standards of Objectivity Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.
Acknowledgement of Sources Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention Authors are asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.
Originality and Plagiarism The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.
Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.
Acknowledgement of Sources Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.
Authorship PolicyAuthorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All those who have made such contributions should be listed as co-authors.
Individuals who have contributed to specific aspects of the research (e.g., data collection, technical support, or writing assistance) but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be appropriately acknowledged or listed as contributors in the Acknowledgments section. The corresponding author is responsible for:
To prevent disputes or conflicts of interest regarding authorship, authors may be asked to complete and submit a Copyright Transfer Agreement.
Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects If the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.
Fundamental errors in published works When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.
Retraction Policy
IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. A retraction may be issued in cases where:
There are no fees for submitting, processing, or publishing articles in Indonesian Historical Studies (IHiS). Once all stages of the review process are complete, authors will be notified of the editorial decision.
Published by Master Program of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro UniversityJl. Prof. Soedarto, S.H. Kampus Undip Tembalang, Semarang 50275-IndonesiaPhone/Fax: +6224 76480619ihis@live.undip.ac.id; wulan@live.undip.ac.idView statistics Creative Common Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)
