Policy
Article 1 - Journal Establishment
The journal «Studi di Storia Medioevale e di Diplomatica» is established, affiliated with the Department of Historical Studies “Federico Chabod” of the University of Milan, published online on the University platform "Riviste UNIMI" by the publisher Milano University Press.
Article 2 - Establishment of the Book Series
The journal is accompanied by the book series «Quaderni degli Studi di Storia Medioevale e di Diplomatica», consisting of monographs or miscellanies, and inspired by the same criteria as the journal.
Article 3 - Editor in chief
The journal is directed by professor (full or associate) from the scientific-disciplinary sectors HIST-01 Medieval History or HIST-04/d Palaeography of the Department of Historical Studies “Federico Chabod” of the University of Milan, or a person formerly affiliated with the same department and now retired.
Article 4 - Scientific Board
The Scientific Board is composed of the Director, at least two permanent professors from the Department of Historical Studies Federico Chabod of the University of Milan representing both scientific-disciplinary sectors (HIST-01 Medieval History and HIST-04/d Palaeography), and at least four internationally renowned scholars, Italian or foreign.
Article 5 - Scientific Board Tasks
The Director convenes the Scientific Committee, including by electronic means, at least once a year, to outline the editorial plan and schedule its implementation.
Article 6 - Editorial Board
The Editorial Board, chaired by the Director, is composed of an Editorial Secretary (appointed by the Director) and at least two experts in the indicated disciplines.
Article 7 - Editorial Board Tasks
The Editorial Board, which meets at least twice a year, oversees the execution of the editorial plan developed by the Scientific Committee.
Article 8 - Journal Features
The journal intends to accept essays on medieval history, palaeography, and diplomatics, with a preference for original research that uses unpublished sources, which are also planned for publication. The journal aims to encourage the publication of works by young scholars, particularly PhD students and research fellows. The journal accepts essays written in Italian, French, English, Spanish, and German.
Article 9 - Submission of Proposals
Proposals must be submitted via the journal’s website submission system. After evaluating their consistency with the aims set out in Article 8, the Editorial Board submits them for the judgment of at least two members of the Scientific Committee, who must approve the publication.
Article 10 - Peer Review
Once accepted for publication, the essays will be sent to two referees, who receive an anonymous copy of the essays and a standard evaluation form detailing the basis of the assessment.
Article 11 - Publicity of the Peer-Review Procedure
The colophon must declare that the peer-review procedure referred to in Article 10 has taken place.
Article 12 - Evaluation of the Book Series
The book series is subject to the same publication process as the journal. A derogation from the peer-review procedure may be provided only in the case of miscellany volumes, for which the Curators are entrusted with the task of verifying the appropriateness of the publication with the characteristics set out in Article 8.
Article 13 - Relationships with Authors
Relationships with Authors regarding the methods of essay submission, correction, and publication are regulated by the provisions of the Ethical Code.
Article 14 - Funding
The Department of Historical Studies “Federico Chabod” of the University of Milan commits to annually funding the publication. The amount of the funding is defined every three years.
