"J Open: Journal of Colonial and Postcolonial Studies" is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the study of colonial history and its long-term impact on societies, cultures, economies, and political structures. The journal serves as an academic platform for scholars, researchers, and historians to explore various aspects of colonialism, including its origins, governance, resistance movements, and decolonization processes. Additionally, the journal places special emphasis on working with historical sources, analyzing them, and utilizing scientific methods to study different aspects of colonial history.
Objectives
The journal aims to:
- Provide a global perspective on colonial history and its contemporary relevance.
- Encourage interdisciplinary research integrating history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics.
- Promote critical discussions on colonial administration, indigenous resistance, and post-colonial transformations.
- Offer a platform for innovative methodological approaches and historiographical debates.
- Support the academic exchange of ideas and new interpretations of colonial and post-colonial histories.
Publication Frequency
"J Open: Journal of Colonial and Postcolonial Studies" publishes research articles four times a year, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality scholarly discussions. Special issues may be published to address emerging themes or specific historical topics.
Open Access Policy
The journal follows an open-access model, meaning all published articles are freely available online without subscription fees. This ensures the broadest possible dissemination of research and enhances academic collaboration worldwide.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process, ensuring high academic standards and impartial evaluation. Articles are reviewed by experts in the field to maintain the journal’s scholarly integrity and contribution to historical sciences.
Indexing & Archiving
The journal is committed to achieving broad visibility and impact. It is actively working towards indexing in Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, DOAJ, ResearchGate, and other leading academic databases.
The journal is preserved through the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).
This service ensures long-term digital preservation of all published content by providing a decentralized and distributed archiving system. The PKP PN uses the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) program to create permanent, secure, and recoverable backups of the journal.
In addition, authors are permitted to archive published versions of their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and other open-access archives without restrictions.
Editorial and Ethical Standards
"J Open: Journal of Colonial and Postcolonial Studies" adheres to the highest ethical publishing standards. The journal follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and enforces strict policies against plagiarism, duplicate submissions, and research misconduct.
Target Audience
The journal is intended for:
- Historians and researchers specializing in colonial and post-colonial studies.
- Scholars from related fields such as anthropology, sociology, political science, and international relations.
- Academics, educators, and students interested in global history and historical methodologies.
The journal welcomes contributions from scholars at all career stages and encourages submissions that present new perspectives, challenge dominant narratives, and employ innovative research methods.