Journal profile · HISTORY
History Compass
ISSN 1478-0542 · Wiley-Blackwell
History Compass: CAS Zone 3 · History (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.9 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,900; median 227 days to acceptance (27 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 86% (journal website); 31 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
History Compass is published by Wiley-Blackwell and is in Zone 3 of History in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Historical Economic and Social Studies, Colonialism, slavery, and trade and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, together about 21.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
What is History Compass? Unique in its approach, History Compass publishes peer-reviewed articles on the most important research and thinking across the entire discipline, with no restrictions in terms of geography, time period or historical methodology. Commissioned from leading researchers, History Compass articles are distinguished from those of traditional journals by their combination of original research and analysis with a broader expertise and understanding of how that fits—as both contribution and intervention—in the authors’ fields or sub-fields. Because the journal publishes peer-reviewed, state-of-the-field articles on a continual, monthly basis, it is unencumbered by rigid publishing timelines, ensuring that topical and significant research reaches the public effectively and efficiently. History Compass adheres to the same quality control procedures as for any Wiley journal, both in terms of editorial and production standards. History Compass articles allow established as well as junior scholars and advanced students to: History Compass adheres to the same quality control procedures as for any Wiley journal, both in terms of editorial and production standards. History Compass articles allow established as well as junior scholars and advanced students to: keep up with the newest developments and trends in research teach in a new or unfamiliar area outside of their research specialty find high-quality, peer-reviewed online content quickly and accessibly Author Benefits Benefits for authors include: Article published within 12-16 weeks after acceptance A citable, peer-reviewed article, with a permanent DOI International exposure / broad readership PDF offprint The History Compass Audience The History Compass audience covers a wide range, from research and teaching faculty, graduate students to advanced undergraduates – from potentially any area of the discipline. This is a distinguishing feature of the journal, and a benefit to authors in terms of enhanced and breadth of exposure. You are writing for your peers, but also for researchers and students from unrelated areas. It is therefore crucial that History Compass articles always remain accessible to non-specialists. The writing should be authoritative and lively. Article Length and Scope In general, articles should run between 3000-5000 words (excluding references). Longer articles can be considered at the Section Editor’s discretion. The Section Editor will agree the topic of your article with
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): HISTORY
Editor-in-chief Bhavani RamanPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 15, Canada 3, United Kingdom 1, South Africa 1, Ireland 1 (22 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Historical Economic and Social StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.2%
- Colonialism, slavery, and tradeSocial Sciences7.2%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering7%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science7%
- Medieval Literature and HistoryArts and Humanities6.1%
- Reformation and Early Modern ChristianityArts and Humanities5.9%
- Australian History and SocietySocial Sciences5.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)History Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 3 |
| Minor | History | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)History Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | History | Zone 3 |
| Minor | History | 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
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: EBSCO, ProQuest
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
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.5LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.25LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.87LetPub ·
- h-index
- 43OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 364OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.31OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 63.16%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 16LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 17Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 248,564Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,790 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 31 | 14 | 10 |
| 2024 | 40 | 19 | 15 |
| 2023 | 49 | 28 | 63 |
| 2022 | 64 | 20 | 105 |
| 2021 | 73 | 13 | 158 |
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
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
227 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 115 days – 369 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 20 days (27 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 249 days
- Sample
- 27 articles with submission and acceptance dates (40 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 86%Publisher website ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 86%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 124 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 124 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 264 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 21 daysPublisher website ·
- 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,900 / EUR 2,400 / GBP 1,930 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Article types accepted1
- editorialThe acceptance criteria for all papers are the quality and originality of the research and its significance to journal readership. Except where otherwise stated…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Self-archiving
- Authorship Authorship
Originality: content must not be published or submitted elsewhere except brief abstracts in proceedings. Model summary
Please refer to the journal’s Authorship policy in the Editorial Policies and Ethical Considerations section for details on author listing eligibility.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Conflict of Interest Statement
Conflict of interest statement required during submission. Model summary
Authors will be asked to provide a conflict of interest statement during the submission process. For details on what to include in this section, see the ‘Conflict of Interest’ section in the Editorial Policies and Ethical Considerations section below. Submitting authors should ensure they liaise with all co-authors to confirm agreement with the final statement.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics 4. EDITORIAL POLICIES AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Journal is a COPE member. Model summary
Editorial Review and Acceptance The acceptance criteria for all papers are the quality and originality of the research and its significance to journal readership. Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are double-blind peer reviewed. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Wiley's policy on th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright
Choice between standard copyright agreement and Open Access Creative Commons license. Model summary
Authors may choose to publish under the terms of the journal’s standard copyright agreement, or Open Access under the terms of a Creative Commons License.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Funder Open Access:
Funder Open Access policy compliance information available. Model summary
Please click here for more information on Wiley’s compliance with specific Funder Open Access Policies.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review; Editor-in-Chief screens papers before review. Model summary
Except where otherwise stated, manuscripts are double-blind peer reviewed. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Self-Archiving Definitions and Policies:
Self-archiving of different article versions allowed under specific conditions. Model summary
Note that the journal’s standard copyright agreement allows for self-archiving of different versions of the article under specific conditions. Please click here for more detailed information about self-archiving definitions and policies.
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
- Wiley-Blackwell
- ISSN
- 1478-0542
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 24, Issue 4 (August 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about History Compass
What CAS zone is History Compass in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, History Compass is in Zone 3 of History, and in Zone 4 of the minor category History. 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.
What is the impact factor of History Compass?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.9 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 1.5, h-index 43.
How long does peer review take at History Compass?
Based on the dates recorded on 27 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 227 days (interquartile range 115–369 days); the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 86% (2025). 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.
Where are the editorial board members of History Compass based?
Of the 22 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (15), Canada (3) and United Kingdom (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index History Compass?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, History Compass is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is History Compass open access, and what is the APC?
History Compass is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,900.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; 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: .