About the Journal

About the Journal

The research paper should be original contribution focused on history representation, source criticism and historiography. The discipline of source-studies is understood in broadest sense of this term, accordingly journal will accept papers in field of archaeology and cultural anthropology too. There are no restrictions regarding the chronology or region: the papers might be devoted to the history of any country and region, to any period from ancient times until today.

Alongside with research papers the publications of sources, with relevant commentaries, translations of primary and secondary (from other languages to Georgian) sources, book reviews, information about the different events of academic life (presentations, conferences, workshops etc.), also materials reflecting debates, papers devoted to outstanding contributions of scholars as well as in memoriam of those who passed away, but their contribution to the history profession should be remembered, are welcomed.

The annual journal "Georgian Source-Studies" is published by financial support Ivane Javakhisvili Institute of History and Ethnology.

Articles in the journal are printed on Georgian and English languages.

Peer Review Standard

The papers submitted to the journal first go through an initial screening by the editorial board. After the determination of technical eligibility the article will be sent to peer reviewers for anonymous (double-blind) review. If it would be necessary, the article will be sent to an additional reviewer. The reviewer and author should not be affiliated with the same scientific organization.

On the basis of the recommendations and remarks of the scientific experts, as well as taking into account the explanations of the authors, the editorial board considers all the feedback from peer reviewers and makes an informed decision to accept or reject the Paper.

Open Access Policy

The "Georgian Source-Studies" is an open access journal.