HiMA is a peer-reviewed french-language open-access journal published by Presses Universitaires de Franche-Comté (PUFC) in France, operating under an open-access model since 2026. The journal covers History (General): Ancient history.
Authors publish in HiMA without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
military history, strategic studies, ancient history, late antiquity
At a glance
ISSN
- 2491-6943
- electronic
- 2981-2984
Manuscript languages
Frequently asked questions
Is HiMA peer-reviewed?
Yes — HiMA operates a Double anonymous peer review review process.
Does HiMA charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. HiMA does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does HiMA publish?
HiMA publishes research in History (General): Ancient history.
What languages does HiMA accept?
HiMA accepts manuscripts in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
What is the ISSN of HiMA?
ISSN:
2491-6943 (print) · 2981-2984 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to HiMA?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at HiMA?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 60 weeks.