Journal profile
IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies
ISSN 2579-4213 · Master Program of History, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University · Indonesia
IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 6 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies is published by Master Program of History, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Asian Studies and History, Colonial History and Postcolonial Studies and Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia, together about 54.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are History. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) focuses on the Indonesian historiography and philosophy of history, emphasizing the critical examination, interpretation, and writing of history. It invites researcher contributions that explore history through diverse themes such as: Social and cultural historyEconomic and political historyMilitary and diplomatic historyIntellectual and environmental historyHistory of ideas, gender, science, and religionTransnational, global, and comparative historiesPhilosophy of history, including reflections on the historical process, historical consciousness, and theoretical frameworks used in understanding the past. In addition to thematic diversity, IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) is committed to advancing the methodology of historical research. Submissions should demonstrate methodological clarity, whether through archival research, oral history, textual analysis, quantitative data, comparative frameworks, or interdisciplinary approaches. Authors are encouraged to critically reflect on the sources, tools, and theoretical lenses used in their work. By including both empirical studies and theoretical reflections, the journal aims to foster dialogue between historical practice and historical thought, contributing to a richer, more reflective understanding of Indonesia's past in a global context.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Yety RochwulaningsihPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Indonesia 8, United States 1, Japan 1, Malaysia 1 (11 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Asian Studies and HistorySocial Sciences28.7%
- Colonial History and Postcolonial StudiesSocial Sciences15.7%
- Cultural and Religious Practices in IndonesiaSocial Sciences10.3%
- Cultural and Artistic StudiesSocial Sciences4.3%
- Indigenous Cultures and HistorySocial Sciences3.8%
- African history and culture studiesSocial Sciences3.8%
- Cultural History and Identity FormationArts and Humanities3.2%
- Land Rights and ReformsAgricultural and Biological Sciences2.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, CrossrefPublisher 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
- h-index
- 6OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.37OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 90 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 28 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 38 |
| 2022 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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 6 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 6 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-SA | |
| 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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 300 words
- Keywords
- 5–8
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Policy excerpts from the journal's websitePublication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- Publication ethics Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) is a double-blind reviewed journal published by Master Program of History, Diponegoro University. This statement clarifies ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the single-reviewer and the publish…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright retained by authors; journal granted right of first publication; CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Model summary
Authors whose articles are published in IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) retain the copyright to their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. The work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. By submitting a manuscript to IHiS, the author(s) agree to this policy. No separate documentation is required. The author(s…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles published Open Access will be immediately and permanently free for everyone to read and download. We are continuously working with our author communities to select the best choice of license options, currently …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process / Policy
Indexed by DOAJ, Google Scholar, Crossref, and SINTA Model summary
Manuscripts submitted to IHiS (Indonesian Historical Studies) will be evaluated through two review stages by the editor and reviewers. The first stage is a pre-review conducted by the journal editor to assess the manuscript's conformity with the journal’s focus, scope, and adherence to specific author guidelines. The editor uses Google Scholar, Turnitin, and iThenticate to check for plagiarism and…
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
- Master Program of History, Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University
- Country or region
- Indonesia
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2579-4213
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 9, Issue 2 (2025)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies
How long does peer review take at IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies?
Authors report an average review time of about 6 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 IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 300 words; Keywords: 5–8; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: APA. 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 IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies based?
Of the 11 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Indonesia (8), United States (1) and Japan (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies is indexed in DOAJ.
Is IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies open access, and what is the APC?
IHiS Indonesian Historical Studies 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 2026-08-28). Last updated: .