Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades
ISSN 1139-6628 · eISSN 1988-8503 · Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; no APC; 24 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades is published by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are History of Education in Spain, Spanish History and Politics and Historical Art and Architecture Studies, together about 36.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are History. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades published every six months by the research group in History of Law of the Figuerola Institute of History and Social Sciences at the Carlos III University of Madrid.The journal was founded in 1998 within the now-defunct Antonio de Nebrija Institute, under the direction of Adela Mora Cañada, and initially titled Cuadernos del Instituto Antonio de Nebrija. Its purpose was to provide a common forum for discussion, the circulation of knowledge, and the dissemination of results for the growing community of scholars focused on the history of universities. This community, with the decisive support of Mariano Peset Reig and the stimulus generated by the organization of a series of International Congresses, had formed research teams consolidated across various Spanish, European, and American universities. Although initially focused on the history of Hispanic universities, both Spanish and Latin American, CIAN has gradually expanded its scope, intensifying its internationalization. It has simultaneously broadened its chronological and thematic range, incorporating, especially through its special issues, reflections and debates on the current situation and challenges faced by universities today. This evolution has made it the most widely disseminated and influential journal in its field worldwide, serving as a privileged and preferred vehicle for the exchange of ideas, innovations, and trends in the field of university history. Until 2022, its print edition was published by Dykinson. Currently, it is available exclusively in electronic format.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editor-in-chief Manuel ÁngelPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 2, Argentina 2, Finland 1, Portugal 1 (6 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- History of Education in SpainArts and Humanities21.8%
- Spanish History and PoliticsArts and Humanities7.9%
- Historical Art and Architecture StudiesArts and Humanities6.7%
- Historical Studies in ScienceArts and Humanities6.3%
- Historical Studies in Latin AmericaSocial Sciences5.6%
- Media, Journalism, and Communication HistoryArts and Humanities4.2%
- Libraries, Manuscripts, and BooksArts and Humanities4.2%
- Medieval and Early Modern IberiaArts and Humanities3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERIH PLUSPublisher website
Other: Latindex, ISOC, REDIB, Dialnet, MIAR, CARHUS PLUS, ANVUR, DICE, RESH, IN-RECJ, CIRC, Fecyt
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.14LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.26LetPub ·
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 3OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.07OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 50%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 16LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 294 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 24 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 | 23 | 3 |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 10 |
| 2022 | 16 | 16 | 9 |
| 2021 | 23 | 23 | 4 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessOpenAlex
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use Editorial Policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence
At Revista CIAN- Historia de las Universidades part of Carlos III University of Madrid, we are committed to scientific integrity and transparency in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This policy sets clear guidelines on the proper use of AI tools for authors, reviewers, and editors. In accordance with the guidelines of the COPE Declaration and best practices in the scientific community, AI …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
In order to preserve and promote a scientific output that suits the principles of integrity, honesty and transparency which reflect the ethics applied within the academic community, this editorial team lets its readers know the guideline on ethics and good publication practice, following, among others, those stated by the Code of Conduct of the COPE (Committee On Publication Ethics). In accordance…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
Founded in 1998, digital dissemination, two issues per year. Model summary
CIAN-Journal of the History of Universities is a Diamond Open Access publication, which means that all its content is freely available without charge to the user or their institution. This editorial practice is officially recognized and indexed in the Diamond Discovery Hub (DDH). Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or u…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Edited by the Figuerola Institute of History and Social Sciences of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Model summary
• CIAN-Journal of the History of the Universities follow the “double-blind” review system. It helps the director and the editorial board to make decisions about the articles received in the journal's writing and allows the author improve your work. • The “blind peer review” process will take place anonymously. Once we receive the manuscript, copies will be provided to two reviewers, who will not b…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism Control
In order to guarantee the academic integrity of all publications, CIAN-Journal of the History of Universities uses Feedback Studio, a software that identifies incorrect citations and potential plagiarism by cross-checking manuscripts against extensive databases. Plagiarism detection is conducted upon receipt of the original manuscript, prior to the peer-review process.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
- ISSN
- 1139-6628
- Electronic ISSN
- 1988-8503
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 29, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades
What CAS zone is CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
Where are the editorial board members of CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades based?
Of the 6 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (2), Argentina (2) and Finland (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists ERIH PLUS; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades open access, and what is the APC?
CIAN-Revista de Historia de las Universidades is a fully open-access journal. It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .