About the Journal
The International Journal of World Geography and Human History (IJWGHH) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research on the dynamic relationship between geography, history, and human societies.
Understanding the World
and its Historical Development
The International Journal of World Geography and Human History is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal focused on the relationships between geography, history, people, cultures and societies. The journal strives to foster meaningful academic discussion and the publication of research that will help in understanding the world and its historical development.
The nature of Human History is closely linked to Geography. The movement of people, the development of settlements, landscape change, cultural interactions, political boundaries, environmental changes have all shaped the evolution of societies over time. Research on these relationships from various geographical, historical, cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives are welcome in the journal.
Original and scholarly articles in the following areas are welcome:
- World and Human Geography
- Historical and Regional Geography
- Social and Cultural Geography
- Physical and Environmental Geography
- Human Migration and Population Studies
- Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
- Political, Economic, and Urban Geography
- Cultural Heritage and Civilization Studies
- Historical Landscapes and Settlements
- Environmental History
- Geopolitics and International Relations
- Society, Culture, and Human Development
- Regional and Global Historical Studies
The primary purpose of International Journal of World Geography and Human History is to advance the exchange of high quality academic knowledge in the field of Geography, History and related fields. We welcome researchers to present new research, to discuss historical and geographical developments, and to discuss issues that have affected human societies in varying regions and times.
Interdisciplinary studies which integrate ideas and methods from the disciplines of geography, history, sociology, anthropology, environmental studies, political science and others are also welcome in the journal.
We strive to provide an academic atmosphere in which researchers can share their research, exchange ideas, and participate in the continuing dialogue in the field. All manuscripts are assessed via an appropriate peer-review process in order to ensure the academic quality and relevance of the publications.
Researchers, academicians, historians, geographers, educators and independent scholars from various parts of the world are invited to submit papers for publication in the journal. The International Journal of World Geography and Human History hopes to help readers get a broader perspective on the places, people, cultures, and historical events that continue to influence our world.