1. Originality of the Manuscript

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must contain original scholarly work. A manuscript should not have been published previously and should not be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the submitted work does not contain material reproduced from another publication without appropriate acknowledgement and permission where required.

2. Scope of the Journal

Submissions should fall within the aims and scope of Kerala History and Studies Journal. The journal welcomes original research in history and related fields, particularly studies concerning Kerala, South India and their wider historical connections.

Authors should consult the Aims & Scope page before preparing a submission.

3. Types of Manuscripts

The journal primarily considers original research articles. Other scholarly contributions may be considered where they are appropriate to the journal's editorial programme.

Each submission should clearly communicate its research problem, objectives, sources, methodology, analysis and conclusions.

4. Language

Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English. Authors should ensure that the manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.

Where specialised terms, regional expressions, transliterations or quotations from sources are used, they should be presented consistently and explained where necessary.

5. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal's requirements concerning title, author information, abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables and other supporting material.

Authors should consult the Manuscript Preparation page for the required structure and formatting.

6. Title and Author Information

The title should accurately reflect the subject of the article and should be concise. The submission should provide the full names of all authors and their institutional affiliations.

Where applicable, authors may provide their ORCID identifier and institutional profile information.

7. Abstract and Keywords

Each research article should include an informative abstract that states the principal subject of the study, its objectives, approach, major findings and conclusion.

Authors should also provide relevant keywords that accurately represent the subject matter of the manuscript and assist readers in discovering the article.

8. References and Citations

All sources used in the preparation of a manuscript must be appropriately acknowledged. Citations and references should be presented consistently throughout the manuscript.

Authors should verify the accuracy and completeness of their bibliographical information before submission.

9. Tables, Figures and Other Materials

Tables, figures, maps, photographs and other materials included in a manuscript should be relevant to the argument and properly identified. Sources should be acknowledged where applicable.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted material where permission is required.

10. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a meaningful scholarly contribution to the work. All listed authors should have approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission.

Any change in authorship after submission should be communicated to the editorial office and should be agreed to by all affected authors.

11. Research and Publication Ethics

Authors are expected to follow accepted standards of research integrity and publication ethics. Manuscripts must not contain fabricated or falsified information, plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.

Authors should disclose relevant conflicts of interest and provide appropriate acknowledgements and source information.

12. Plagiarism and Similarity

Submitted manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism and inappropriate textual overlap. Authors should ensure that quotations, paraphrased material and ideas derived from other works are properly acknowledged.

Further information is available on the journal's Plagiarism Policy page.

13. Peer Review

Manuscripts that meet the journal's basic editorial requirements may be considered for peer review. The editorial office may return submissions that do not meet the journal's submission requirements before they enter the review process.

Details of the journal's review procedure are provided in the Peer Review Process .

14. Submission

Authors should submit their manuscript through the submission facility provided by the journal or according to the submission instructions communicated by the editorial office.

The submitted file should be complete and should include all information required for editorial consideration.

15. Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript, the author confirms that the work is original, that the submission is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere, and that the author has the necessary rights to submit the manuscript for publication.

16. Editorial Decision

Submission does not guarantee publication. Manuscripts are considered according to the journal's editorial criteria, scholarly requirements and peer-review procedures where applicable.

The editorial office communicates decisions to authors through the contact details provided with the submission.