Submissions

Author Guidelines

History and Heritage invite original, unpublished research papers, review articles, and case studies related to Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History, Socio-economic and Political History, Cultural Heritage, and Post-colonial studies. Submissions must be in English.

All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

General Formatting Requirements

To ensure a uniform layout, all manuscripts must adhere to the following stylistic requirements:

• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
• Font: Times New Roman.
• Title Page: Title: Font size 14, Bold, Cantered.
• Author Name(s): Font size 12, Bold.
• Affiliation: Department, Institution, City, Country, and Email.
• One author of the manuscript should be designated as the corresponding author with his email address and postal details.
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• Main Body Text: Font size 12, Normal.
• Line Spacing: 1.5 or Double-spaced (as per APA standard).
• Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
• Abstract: A concise summary of 200–250 words.
• Keywords: 4–6 relevant keywords.

Referencing Style (APA 7th Edition)

All citations and the reference list must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style.

A. In-Text Citations

• Single Author: (Ghosh, 2026)
• Two Authors: (Sarkar & Ghosh, 2026)
• Three or More Authors: (Sarkar et al., 2026)
• Direct Quote: (Biswas, 2025, p. 45)

B. Reference List Examples

The reference list should be alphabetized by the author's last name.

• Journal Article: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxx

Example: Sarkar, A. (2026). The impact of the French Revolution on Bengal. History and Heritage, 1(1), 10–25.

• Book: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

Example: Ghosh, S. (2025). Colonial Transitions in Bengal. Academic Press.

• Edited Book Chapter: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the chapter. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.
• Webpage/Online Document: Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. URL

Example: Plassey College. (2026). Department of History research archives. https://historyandheritage.in/

C. Official APA Resources

For detailed rules on tables, figures, and complex citations, authors should refer to:

• Official APA Style Website: https://apastyle.apa.org/
• Purdue OWL APA Guide: https://owl.purdue.edu/

Ethical Guidelines & Plagiarism Policy

• Originality: Authors must certify that the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
• Peer Review: The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic integrity.

Submission Process

Manuscripts should be submitted via email to: historyandheritage@plasseycollege.ac.in or through the online submission portal at www.historynheritage.in.