Journal profile · MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE STUDIES
Edad Media-Revista de Historia
ISSN 1138-9621 · eISSN 2530-6448 · Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid · Spain
Edad Media-Revista de Historia: CAS Zone 4 · History (2025 upgraded edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 40 weeks (community reports); 35 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Edad Media-Revista de Historia is published by Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid and is in Zone 4 of History in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Medieval and Early Modern Iberia, Medieval Iberian Studies and Medieval Architecture and Archaeology, together about 63.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are History and Archeology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Founded in 1998 under the editorship of professor Dr. Julio Valdeón Baruque, Edad Media. Revista de Historia, is a journal that publishes original academic manuscripts (arranged into a monographic dossier and a miscellany section), historiographic comments, reviews of books and doctoral theses, all of which are in the field of Medieval History, mainly of Iberia. The journal publishes articles in Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE STUDIES
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 19, Portugal 3, United Kingdom 2, Argentina 2, United States 1 (30 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Medieval and Early Modern IberiaArts and Humanities28.3%
- Medieval Iberian StudiesArts and Humanities21.9%
- Medieval Architecture and ArchaeologyArts and Humanities12.8%
- Historical Studies of Medieval IberiaArts and Humanities5%
- Historical Art and Architecture StudiesArts and Humanities4.6%
- Archaeological and Historical StudiesArts and Humanities3.6%
- Historical Studies on SpainArts and Humanities3.6%
- Libraries, Manuscripts, and BooksArts and Humanities3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)History Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Medieval & Renaissance Studies | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)History Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Medieval & Renaissance Studies | Zone 3 |
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
Google Scholar, INDEXINGPublisher website
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
- 0.5LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.99LetPub ·
- h-index
- 5OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.02OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 100%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 14LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 365 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2025 | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 | 37 | 1 |
| 2023 | 45 | 45 | 10 |
| 2022 | 32 | 32 | 15 |
| 2021 | 37 | 37 | 10 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 40 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| LetPub | No APC | No | — |
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)
What to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 80–120 words
- Keywords
- 4–5
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Templates
- Word
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional, 4
Article types accepted7
- bibliographical reviewsThe journal also has a review section and includes summaries of PhD theses in Medieval History from the University of Valladolid.Length not stated
- book reviewsBook reviews are requested by the Editorial Board.Length not stated
- doctoral thesisThe journal also has a review section and includes summaries of PhD theses in Medieval History from the University of Valladolid.Length not stated
- interviewsInterviews are exceptional and will be the decission of the Editorial Board.Length not stated
- miscellanyIt publishes original articles arranged in two sections, a Monographic Dossier on a specific theme with the collaboration of Spanish and foreign specialists, an…Length not stated
- monographic dossierIt publishes original articles arranged in two sections, a Monographic Dossier on a specific theme with the collaboration of Spanish and foreign specialists, an…Length not stated
- original research articlesEdad Media. Revista de Historia accepts original research articles within its scope.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use UsPolicy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the editorial process
The journal ensures the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the editorial process, guaranteeing transparency, impartiality, and confidentiality in the publication of scientific articles.1. Transparency: The use of AI in the writing, editing, or analysis of manuscripts must be explicitly declared by authors in a specific section of the article (e.g., “Declaration on the Use of AI” or…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
CC BY 4.0 license; authors retain publishing rights. Model summary
The articles published at Edad Media. Revista de Historia will have a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). The journal allows the authors to retain publishing rights. Authors may reprint their articles in other media without having to request authorization, provided they indicate that the article was originally published in Edad Media. Revista de Historia.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy:
This journal enables free and immediate access to its content to foster global knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review process (double blind):
Anonymization required for articles evaluated anonymously. Model summary
1. The manuscripts must be uploaded to the journal’s digital platform. Authors will be informed automatically of receipt. Authors can also see the state of the review process on the platform.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism detection policy
Originality required; no simultaneous submission or prior publication. Model summary
The journal will ensure compliance with good research practices established in the "Ethical Code of Conduct" included in the previous section. In it, authors are advised to avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or multiple or redundant publication, the evaluators are requested to inform the journal of any cases of malpractice they detect, and the procedure to be followed by the editorial team is esta…
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
- Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- Spanish, Italian, English, French, Portuguese
- ISSN
- 1138-9621
- Electronic ISSN
- 2530-6448
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Edad Media-Revista de Historia
What CAS zone is Edad Media-Revista de Historia in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Edad Media-Revista de Historia is in Zone 4 of History, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Medieval & Renaissance Studies. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of History. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Edad Media-Revista de Historia?
Authors report an average review time of about 40 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Edad Media-Revista de Historia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 80–120 words; Keywords: 4–5; Reference style: Chicago; Templates: Word; Suggested reviewers: Optional, 4. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Edad Media-Revista de Historia based?
Of the 30 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (19), Portugal (3) and United Kingdom (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Edad Media-Revista de Historia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Edad Media-Revista de Historia is indexed in ESCI, Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Edad Media-Revista de Historia open access, and what is the APC?
Edad Media-Revista de Historia is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, 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: .