Authors’ Guidelines

  • Authorship:
    All individuals designated as authors must meet the criteria for authorship. Authorship credit should be granted solely based on substantial contributions to the conception and design of the study, or the analysis and interpretation of data, as well as drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for significant intellectual content.
  • Submission of Manuscript:
    Manuscripts intended for publication should be submitted via email to exploringhistorygm@gmail.com  Each submission will undergo a thorough review process by an editor, members of the Editorial Board, and at least two qualified external reviewers. Decisions will be communicated as promptly as possible. The journal does not charge any fees for manuscript submission or publication.
  • Preparation of the Manuscript:
    Manuscripts must be written in clear and concise English, with either British or American spelling accepted. Submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) and should not exceed 5,000 words, inclusive of all content. The general structure of research papers should adhere to the following template:
  • Title Page:
    • A concise and informative title for the article.
    • Full names of all authors (with at least one forename in full), limited to a maximum of six authors. Include their affiliations, department, institution, city, PIN code, and country. If authors are affiliated with multiple departments or institutions, use superscript numbers to link each author to their respective institution(s).
    • Corresponding author’s name, mailing address, fax number, phone number, and email address.
    • A running title of no more than 50 characters.
  • Abstract:
    • The second page should include an abstract of no more than 250 words. For research papers, the abstract should be concise yet comprehensive, effectively summarizing the key aspects of the article.
  • Keywords:
    • Below the abstract, provide a minimum of six and a maximum of ten keywords, listed in alphabetical order and separated by commas.
  • Introduction:
    • Clearly state the purpose of the study. Summarize the rationale behind the research and identify gaps or deficiencies in previous studies that the current work addresses. Include only relevant references and avoid extensive literature reviews.
  • Materials & Methods:
    • Clearly describe the research methods or methodologies employed in the study (mandatory for research articles). This section should also specify the data sources used.
  • Results:
    • Present the findings, including the number of observations and the statistical significance of the results. Detailed statistical analyses or mathematical derivations may be included in appendices if necessary. Organize results logically in the text, tables, and illustrations, avoiding redundancy. Emphasize and summarize only the most significant observations. Tables and figure legends should be typed continuously with the text.
  • Discussion:
    • Highlight the novel and important aspects of the study and the conclusions drawn from them. Avoid repeating detailed data from the Results section. Discuss the implications, limitations, and relevance of the findings, linking them to the study’s objectives. Ensure conclusions are well-supported by the data and avoid unqualified statements. Keep the discussion focused and avoid unnecessary length.
  • Conclusion:
    • Provide a brief summary of the work, emphasizing its novelty, implications, and contribution to advancing scientific knowledge.
  • References:
    • Citation Style: Chicago is a documentation style that has been published by the Chicago University Press since 1906. This citation style presents two basic documentation systems: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date. Exploring History prefers the author-date style.

The author-date style has long been used by those in the physical, natural, and social sciences. In this system, sources are briefly cited in the text, usually in parentheses, by author’s last name and date of publication. The short citations are amplified in a list of references, where full bibliographic information is provided. We provide below the citation with proper examples. If there is any confusion over reference of any source the authors are advised to consult the Chicago Manual of Style available online: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-2.html

 By adhering to these guidelines, authors ensure their manuscripts are prepared in a manner consistent with the journal’s standards, facilitating a smooth review and publication process.