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About Clioquest

Clioquest: Journal of Historical Research is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing historical and archaeological research through rigorous peer review, editorial integrity, international collaboration and unrestricted access to quality scholarship.

Peer Reviewed Open Access International Bi-Annual

2

Issues Per Year

100%

Open Access

DB

Double-Blind Review

CC

BY-NC 4.0

About the Journal

Established to promote excellence in historical and archaeological scholarship, Clioquest: Journal of Historical Research serves as an international platform for publishing original, evidence-based research. The journal bridges historical inquiry with archaeological discovery while encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue across ancient, medieval and contemporary studies.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing by ensuring editorial independence, ethical peer review, academic transparency and unrestricted dissemination of knowledge to the global research community.

Our Mission

To publish original and innovative research that advances historical and archaeological knowledge while promoting academic integrity, interdisciplinary collaboration and global accessibility through ethical scholarly publishing.

Our Vision

To become one of the leading international journals recognised for excellence in historical and archaeological research, fostering scholarly dialogue and preserving humanity's historical heritage.

Aims and Objectives

Our primary objective is to contribute to the global academic landscape by publishing research that challenges existing historical paradigms. We aim to document the human experience across diverse cultural and geographical settings while providing an international platform for evidence-based findings, critical interpretations and methodological advancements in history and archaeology.

Clioquest encourages innovative scholarship that enriches historical understanding, supports interdisciplinary perspectives and promotes meaningful academic exchange among researchers worldwide.

Journal Governance and Editorial Integrity

The journal is managed by a team of experienced academics and editors who adhere strictly to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Editorial independence is fundamental to our publishing philosophy, ensuring that every manuscript is assessed solely on its originality, scholarly merit and contribution to historical knowledge.

Our transparent editorial process safeguards fairness, confidentiality and research integrity throughout submission, peer review and publication, while remaining free from commercial or political influence.

Our Interdisciplinary Commitment

We recognise that historical research is enriched through collaboration across multiple disciplines. Consequently, Clioquest welcomes contributions that integrate perspectives from archaeology, anthropology, sociology, cultural geography, environmental history, heritage studies and other related fields.

This interdisciplinary approach encourages innovative methodologies and enables researchers to interpret historical evidence within wider cultural, social and environmental contexts.

Publication Frequency and Accessibility

Clioquest is published on a Bi-Annual basis. As a dedicated Open Access journal, we believe that scholarly knowledge should be freely available to researchers, educators and institutions worldwide without subscription barriers.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) licence, ensuring unrestricted access while protecting authors' intellectual contributions.

Diversity and Inclusion

Clioquest is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment by encouraging submissions from scholars at every stage of their research careers and from all regions of the world.

We particularly welcome research exploring underrepresented histories, indigenous knowledge systems, marginalised communities and diverse cultural perspectives, thereby contributing to a broader and more inclusive understanding of the human past.

Journal Sponsorship and Management

Clioquest: Journal of Historical Research is managed by its dedicated editorial team and supported by institutional contributors committed to advancing historical and archaeological scholarship.

Our objective is to provide a sustainable, transparent and internationally recognised publishing platform that upholds the highest standards of academic quality, editorial professionalism and ethical publishing.

Our Core Values

Academic Excellence

Publishing high-quality, evidence-based historical and archaeological research.

Editorial Independence

Ensuring objective and unbiased editorial decisions based solely on scholarly merit.

Ethical Publishing

Maintaining transparency, fairness and integrity throughout the publication process.

Global Collaboration

Connecting researchers and institutions to promote international scholarly exchange.

Advancing Historical Scholarship Together

Clioquest welcomes original research that contributes to the understanding of history, archaeology and heritage studies. We remain dedicated to fostering academic excellence through rigorous peer review, ethical publishing practices and unrestricted global access to scholarly knowledge.

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