About the Journal

The Journal Scope

The Asaba Journal of History and International Studies is domiciled at the Department of History, Strategic and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.  AJHIS aims to create an avenue  for scholarly dissemination of knowledge.  Primary audience  includes scholars in the fields of   History, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Languages, Creative Arts, Religion, Music, Philosophy, Mass Communication and Law. By targeting this diverse audience, the journal intends to foster a collaborative environment where ideas and perspectives can be exchanged freely, leading to a richer understanding of the subjects at hand.

Publication Policy

The Asaba Journal of History and International Studies operates under a clear and structured publication policy designed to maintain the quality and integrity of its scholarly contributions. The journal encourages original research articles, review conference proceedings, and critical commentaries that advance historical knowledge and international relations discourse.

Submissions are welcomed on a rolling basis. Contributors  are expected to adhere to the journal's guidelines regarding formatting and referencing. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process, ensuring that articles are evaluated fairly based  on their academic merit and contributions to the field. The journal  publishes  articles quarterly. Though the management of the journal can decide to publish  a special edition if the need arises.

Editorial Standards

The editorial board comprises seasoned scholars in  diverse fields with wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring the promotion of ethical research practices.

Commitment to Accessibility

The Asaba Journal of History and International Studies adheres to an open-access model, allowing articles to be freely available to the reading public. This commitment not only supports wider dissemination of knowledge but also ensures that scholarly works can impact a larger audience.

Expectations for Authors

Authors are expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethics in their work. This includes ensuring that all submissions are original, not previously published, and that all sources of data and quotes are properly cited. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will result in immediate rejection of the submission and potential reporting to institutional authorities.

 Article  Submission  Guidelines

Articles for publication should be in Microsoft word using 12 font size and Times New   Roman font style. The paper should be typed in double-line-spacing and should not exceed 5000 words   on A 4-size paper. Authors should present  manuscript in  7th Edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) or 7th Modern Language Association Style. (MLA). Kindly send your completed manuscript to this email: historystrategicandinternationalstudies@dou.edu.ng   and this Whatsapp. number +2348039580583.

Peer Review  Policy

Articles submitted  to Asaba Journal of History and International Studies are thoroughly  screened and facially assessed before peer review.  It is after the above process that a paper can be peer reviewed.

Plagiarism   Policy

Papers submitted in this journal  are   screened  for plagiarism.  This is done during peer review or before peer review.

Article  Publication  and  Processing   Fees

The online publication fee is  ₦25, 000  for a single author, and ₦30,000 for multiple authors.  Publication fee for authors outside Nigeria is $70.  The journal does not collect peer review fee.  Publication fee is paid  if  the paper is  accepted  for  publication.