Aim & Scope
Aim
The European Journal of Emerging Comparative History and Cultural Studies (EJECHCS) aims to foster scholarly excellence and interdisciplinary dialogue in the study of global history, comparative civilizations, cultural theory, and human heritage. The journal seeks to explore the evolution of societies, ideas, identities, and cultural systems across time and geography, providing a platform for rigorous academic analysis and innovative theoretical perspectives.
EJECHCS aspires to reshape historical and cultural scholarship by supporting research that bridges traditional historiography with contemporary critical frameworks, enabling a deeper understanding of humanity’s cultural diversity, shared experiences, and intellectual legacy.
Scope
The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, interpretive, and interdisciplinary research related to history, civilizations, culture, heritage studies, and social thought. EJECHCS encourages contributions that highlight cross-cultural comparisons, global-connected histories, marginalized narratives, and transformative cultural processes.
Core Areas of Focus
✅ Comparative & Global History
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Cross-civilizational and transnational historical analysis
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Comparative studies on ancient, medieval, and modern societies
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Global trade, imperialism, colonization & resistance movements
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Socio-political transformations across world regions
✅ Cultural Studies & Theory
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Cultural identity, memory, and collective consciousness
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Language, literature, art, and symbolic expressions
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Cultural hybridity, diaspora, and globalization
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Power, ideology, representation & cultural criticism
✅ Historical Sociology & Anthropology
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Social structures & cultural institutions across time
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Rituals, belief systems, and traditional knowledge
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Indigenous cultures & ethnographic heritage
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Historical perspectives on gender, class, and race
✅ Philosophy, Religion & Intellectual Traditions
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Comparative philosophy & religious narratives
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Historical development of ethical and moral frameworks
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Thinkers, ideologies, and intellectual movements
✅ Modern Cultural Discourses
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Postcolonial & decolonial studies
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Nationalism, identity politics & cultural conflict
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Global media, cultural production & digital culture
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Memory studies, museums & heritage preservation
Article Types Accepted
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Research articles
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Review & synthesis papers
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Theoretical & conceptual essays
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Historical case studies & archival research
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Cultural ethnographies & narrative analysis
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Book reviews & critical commentary
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Short communications & scholarly debates
Editorial & Ethical Standards
EJECHCS ensures the highest standards of scholarly integrity through:
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Double-blind peer review
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COPE-compliant ethical policies
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International editorial & reviewer board
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DOI assignment & indexing development
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Transparent and timely publication workflow
Target Audience
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Historians, cultural theorists & researchers
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Anthropologists, sociologists & philosophers
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Literary and language scholars
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Heritage and museum professionals
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Graduate students & early-career researchers
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Policy & cultural institution stakeholders