About the Journal

The Journal of Theory of History [rth] [ISSN 2175-5892], founded in 2009, is an official publication by the History Department and the Post-Graduation Program of the Federal University of Goiás [UFG]. [rth] is also associated with the Brazilian Society of Theory and History of Historiography [SBTHH] and the International Network for Theory of History [INTH]. In 2013, [rth] was rated B2 by the Webqualis portal.

Concerned with issues inherent within the field of Theory of History, [rth] intends to institute a forum for scientific debate to address current issues that foster reflection on what historians do when they produce historical knowledge today.

Focus and Scope

The Journal of Theory of History publishes texts in the following areas:

Theory of History; Philosophy of History; History of Historiography; Historical Methodology; Intellectual History; History of Ideas and Concepts; History (and Philosophy) of Science; related areas.

Periodicity

The Journal of Theory of History publishes issues biannually.

Blind Peer Review Process

Texts sent to the Journal of Theory of History [rth] must be submitted to at least two reviewers appointed by the Editorial Board.

The reviewers are members of the Editorial Board and the Scientific Board, or experts suggested by the Editorial Board. Authors will receive a copy of the evaluations issued with the due omission of their respective reviewers. [rth] archives all reviews.

Plagiarism check

Texts published by the Journal of Theory of History are previously subject to plagiarism control by using the CopySpider software.

Open Access Policy

This Journal offers immediate free access to its content (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International).

Standards

Download here the [rth] General Standards.

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