Aims and Scope
The Nsukka Journal of History provides an intellectual forum for historians, political scientists, and international relations experts worldwide. Our scholarly mandate bridges regional and global historiographies, promoting nuanced inquiry and interdisciplinary debate.
Pre-Colonial, Colonial & Post-Colonial African History
Critical examinations of indigenous socio-political systems, statecraft, the colonial encounter, and post-colonial national development.
Global History & Comparative Perspectives
Interconnected transnational histories, intercultural exchanges, diasporic movements, and global historical dialogues.
Economic and Social History
Investigating market transitions, labor dynamics, agrarian transformations, trade routes, urbanization, and community structures.
Historiography & Historical Epistemology
Critical evaluations of historical methodologies, archival philosophy, oral traditions, and the evolution of historical thought.
Diplomatic Studies & International Relations
Treaties, foreign policy formulation, geopolitical security, conflict resolution mechanisms, and inter-state relations.
Editorial Board
Governed by distinguished scholars committed to peer review excellence and rigorous historical scholarship.
Editorial Leadership & International Advisory Council
The editorial administration of the Nsukka Journal of History comprises eminent academic historians from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, alongside editorial assistants from international centers of excellence including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Johns Hopkins University, and Makerere University. An expansive international advisory board of 16 acclaimed scholars from the United States, Kenya, Tanzania, and across Nigeria guides the journal's editorial policy and peer review standards.
Information for Authors: Editorial and Submission Policy
Official manuscript guidelines, evaluation standards, citation specifications, and editorial contacts.
The NSUKKA JOURNAL OF HISTORY is published by the Department of History and International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. NSUKKA JOURNAL OF HISTORY is peer-reviewed and publishes original research from scholars on all aspects of history.
Manuscript Preparation & Formatting Guidelines
Categories of Submission
Submissions may include scholarly articles, commentaries, review articles, film reviews, and book reviews. All aspects and eras of history are welcomed.
Length & Typography Specs
Manuscripts must be written in English and must not be more than 30 pages. Clearly typed with Microsoft Word in Times New Roman 12 points font size, and double-spaced with one-inch margins on all sides.
Abstract & Author Bio Details
Articles should include a brief abstract, and a short biography with author's full name, title, current affiliation and full postal address, phone, fax, and email details of author(s).
Text Formatting Restrictions
Authors are asked to strictly limit their use of underlining and bolding in the manuscript text to maintain academic typographic standards.
Tables, Diagrams & Photographs
Tables should be kept to a minimum and typed on separate sheets with positions indicated by a marginal note in text. All tables should indicate source(s) typed below and submitted in grayscale (black and white) in .gif or .jpg format. Diagrams and photographs ('Figures') should be referred to as such and numbered consecutively.
Chicago Manual of Style (15th Edition)
NSUKKA JOURNAL OF HISTORY uses the Chicago Manual of Style 15th Edition. All endnotes must be inserted and numbered automatically as generated by a word processor program such as Microsoft Word. They are placed at the end of the documents as Notes. Do not insert endnotes and numbers manually.
Submission Channels, Review Mailings & Subscriptions
Submission of Articles
Article submissions should be sent as email attachment in Microsoft Word format to the editor at:
Submission of Reviews
All reviews should be sent by email to the book review editor at:
Books for Review
All books for review should be mailed to:
Department of History and International Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Editorial Contacts & Subscriptions
Nsukka Journal of History
Department of History and International Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Nsukka Journal of History
Department of History and International Studies
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Submit Your Manuscript
Please email your complete manuscript in Microsoft Word format to the editor at nsukkajournalofhistory@unn.edu.ng (or book/film reviews to nsukkajournalofhistory@unn.edu.ng). Ensure your manuscript adheres to our 30-page limit and Chicago 15th Edition automatic endnotes.