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Author Guidelines

The journal Zaporizhzhia Historical Review publishes regular research articles, review articles and book reviews.

Fields: Historical Sciences (Ukrainian History, World History, Archeology, Historiography, Historical Theory and Methods, Ethnology, History of Science and Technology, Historical Documentology,  Archivistics).

Zaporizhzhia Historical Review is an open access journal. All content is freely available to read, download, and print.

Authors willing to submit a manuscript to Zaporizhzhia Historical Review should consider the following requirements. 

Regular research article should be structured as follows:

  • general statement(s) upon the subject to be reported; the main reasons why the research performed is viewed as scientifically topical and practically valuable;
  • review of the related up-to-date academic literature;
  • statement(s) that indicate need for more investigation;
  • specific statement(s) providing the purpose/objectives of the writer’s study;
  • results and discussion with extensive comments on the findings and the study on the whole;
  • conclusions and recommendations for future research and/or practical applications.

The journal operates on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which ensures a transparent and documented editorial process. Submissions are accepted both through the website’s online portal and via email at zhrznu@gmail.com

Rules of the text layout.

The text of the article must be submitted in Microsoft Word for Windows format (docx). Font: Times New Roman, size: 14, line spacing: 1.5; margins: left — 3 cm, top — 2 cm, right — 1.5 cm, bottom — 2 cm.

The manuscript is to be accompanied by a separate file containing information about each author: family name, first name, and patronymic, scientific degree, academic title, place of work / study, position, mobile phone number, e-mail, the number of Nova Poshta delivery office.

The filename with the manuscript should include author’s surname in Latin symbols (i.e. ivanov.doc). Use ivanov_avtor.doc. for the filename with the information about the author.

The paper should be arranged as follows: UDC (Universal Decimal Classification); article title; initials and surname(s) of the author(s); affiliation; e-mail(s); ORCID(s); abstract and key words; text of the article; references (primary sources and literature).

The abstract, key words and the title should be in English and Ukrainian. It is required that the volume of the abstract in Ukrainian is not less than 500 graphic characters, in English — not less than 1800 graphic characters with spaces. Ensure that the translation of the abstract and the title follow the norms and spelling conventions of the literary language.

The list of references is designed in compliance with Bibliographic DSTU (State standard of Ukraine) 8302:2015. Bibliographic reference. General principles and drafting rules.

References to cited works are page-oriented and placed as notes at the bottom of the same page where the citation is given.

The manuscript should be 0,3 - 1,5 printed sheets in length (20.000 - 60.000 graphic characters with spaces).

Manuscripts in English and Ukrainian are accepted. Since February 24, 2022, "Zaporizhzhia Historical Review" has ceased the review and publication of works by authors from the Russian Federation and Belarus. This policy applies to all researchers currently affiliated with institutions located within these countries.

Opinions expressed in the articles are those of their authors and may not reflect the editorial opinion of Zaporizhzhia Historical Review. The editorial board bears no responsibility for the provided data, citations, facts, and references accuracy.

Article Processing Charges (APC) and Publication Fees

In accordance with Clause 4.8.1 of the Collective Agreement of Zaporizhzhia National University for 2026–2028 (approved by the Conference of the Labor Collective on January 19, 2026, Minutes No. 1), free publication is guaranteed for state-funded PhD and doctoral students. They are exempt from any fees (charges) for processing, peer review, and publication of articles that have successfully passed the review process.

Following the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the Editorial Board of the "Zaporizhzhia Historical Review" made a strategic decision to transition to a Diamond Open Access model.

Key Principles of Our Diamond Open Access Policy:

  • No Fees for Authors: We do not charge any fees for manuscript submission, peer review, linguistic editing, or final publication. Publishing in the "Zaporizhzhia Historical Review" is completely free of charge for all authors, regardless of their institutional affiliation or academic status.
  • Immediate Open Access for Readers: All articles are made available on the journal’s website immediately upon publication. Anyone can read, download, copy, and distribute these materials without any financial, legal, or technical barriers.
  • Copyright and Licensing: Authors retain full copyright of their work. All articles are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) This allows for maximum dissemination and re-use of the research while ensuring that the authors receive proper credit for their work.