Author Guidelines

International Journal of World Geography and Human History (IJWGHH) welcomes original, unpublished research in geography, history, human societies, spatial studies, regional studies, cultural and historical studies, environmental studies, and related interdisciplinary fields. Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere and should comply with international standards of publication ethics.

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

• The research is original and ethically conducted.
• Sources and references are properly cited.
• The manuscript follows the journal's submission guidelines.
• Necessary permissions and ethical approvals have been obtained where required.
• All authors have approved the submitted version.

Manuscript Preparation

• Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.
• Use 12-point Times New Roman with 1.5 line spacing.
• Include an abstract of 150–250 words and 4–6 keywords.
• Suggested sections include Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results/Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion, where applicable to the research design.
• Maximum recommended manuscript length: 8,000 words.

Formatting Requirements

• Include the title, author names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author details, and ORCID iDs where available.
• Use clear and consistent academic English throughout the manuscript.
• Number all pages consecutively.
• Tables, maps, charts, photographs, and figures should be clearly labeled, numbered, and appropriately cited within the manuscript.
• Geographic data, historical sources, archival materials, datasets, and other research materials should be identified and referenced appropriately where applicable.

Reference Style

Authors should follow the APA referencing style. Include DOI information where available, arrange references alphabetically, and ensure that all in-text citations appear in the reference list and vice versa.

Authors are encouraged to download and use the official manuscript template provided by the journal before preparing and submitting their manuscript.

Author Policy Links

• Correction Policy
• Copyright Policy
• Open Access Policy
• Plagiarism Policy
• Article Processing Charges (APC)
• Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

IJWGHH follows the ethical guidelines and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure originality, avoid plagiarism and duplicate submissions, disclose conflicts of interest, obtain ethical approvals where required, and present accurate and verifiable research findings.

All submitted manuscripts undergo similarity screening as part of the journal's editorial assessment process before peer review.

Review Process

The journal follows a double-blind peer review process in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Manuscripts are evaluated for originality, academic quality, methodological soundness, clarity, significance, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Guidelines for Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and confidential evaluations that support high academic and ethical standards.

Before Accepting a Review

• Accept review assignments only when the manuscript is within your area of expertise.
• Complete reviews within the requested timeframe.
• Declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

Evaluation Criteria

• Originality and scholarly contribution.
• Relevance to the journal's scope.
• Research quality, methodology, and organization.
• Clarity and academic presentation.
• Use and interpretation of geographical, historical, archival, or spatial evidence where applicable.

Assessment of Manuscript Sections

• Title
• Abstract and Keywords
• Introduction
• Literature Review
• Methodology
• Results / Findings
• Discussion and Conclusion
• Tables, Maps, and Figures
• References

Language and Clarity

Authors should submit manuscripts written in clear, professional, and academically appropriate English. Authors are responsible for ensuring the language quality, grammar, terminology, and overall clarity of their manuscript before submission.

Reviewer Reports

Reviewer reports should, where appropriate, include:

• A brief summary of the manuscript.
• Major revisions or substantive concerns.
• Minor comments and editorial suggestions.
• Assessment of originality and scholarly significance.
• Specific recommendations for improvement.

Editorial Decisions

Following editorial assessment and peer review, the Editor-in-Chief or designated editor may issue one of the following decisions:

Ethical Standards and Conduct

All ethical concerns are managed in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to ensure fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and research integrity throughout the publication process.

IJWGHH encourages authors and reviewers to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, originality, and responsible scholarly communication.