Espacio, tiempo y forma. Serie V, Historia contemporánea

Espacio, tiempo y forma. Serie V, Historia contemporánea (often abbreviated ETFV) is a scholarly journal dedicated to the field of contemporary history. It is published by the Department of Contemporary History of the Faculty of Geography and History at the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Spain's national distance-learning university. Founded in 1988, the journal has been issued annually and has transitioned to a fully electronic, open-access format hosted on the UNED journal portal using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Its content is aimed primarily at the national and international scientific and university community, as well as the general public interested in contemporary history. The journal accepts original, unpublished research articles and debates on contemporary history, with a preference for works that offer novel contributions, enrich their field of study, or provide a critical analytical perspective. It publishes in Spanish or other languages, preferably English and French. Each issue typically comprises three sections: a monographic dossier of invited works or proposals submitted through calls for papers; a miscellany of articles subject to external peer review; and a book review section. The journal is indexed and registered in numerous bibliographic repertoires and databases, including REDIB, LATINDEX, DICE, ISOC (CINDOC), RESH, IN-RECH, Dialnet, e-spacio UNED, CIRC 2.0 (2016), MIAR 2015, ERIH PLUS, CARHUS 2014 (C), Fuente Academica Premier, Periodicals Index Online, Ulrich's, FRANCIS, SUDOC, ZDB, DULCINEA (VERDE), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). ETFV operates under an open-access policy, ensuring unrestricted access to its content immediately upon publication. It upholds rigorous ethical commitments, including anti-plagiarism measures, gender equality policies, digital preservation, and interoperability protocols. The journal is identified by ISSN 1130-0124 and eISSN 2340-1451, with DOI prefix 10.5944/etfv. Its editorial team is based at the UNED Faculty of Geography and History in Madrid. As of 2025, the journal has published 37 issues, continuing its annual publication schedule.

Espacio, tiempo y forma. Serie V, Historia contemporánea was founded in 1988 as a scholarly publication of the Department of Contemporary History at the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) in Madrid, Spain. From its inception, the journal was dedicated to the study of contemporary history, providing a platform for original research and critical debate in the field. It was established as one of several series under the broader 'Espacio, tiempo y forma' umbrella, with Serie V specifically focusing on contemporary history. For many years, the journal appeared in print, maintaining an annual publication frequency. In the 2010s, reflecting broader trends in academic publishing, ETFV transitioned to a fully electronic format. This shift involved integrating the journal into the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, which streamlined editorial and scientific management processes, ensured compliance with high-quality standards for journals in its field, and facilitated unrestricted access to all content from the moment of publication. The move to open access aligned with UNED's commitment to disseminating knowledge widely. Throughout its history, the journal has been indexed in numerous prestigious bibliographic databases and repertoires, including REDIB, LATINDEX, DICE, ISOC (CINDOC), RESH, IN-RECH, Dialnet, e-spacio UNED, CIRC 2.0 (2016), MIAR 2015, ERIH PLUS, CARHUS 2014 (C), Fuente Academica Premier, Periodicals Index Online, Ulrich's, FRANCIS, SUDOC, ZDB, DULCINEA (VERDE), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This indexing underscores its recognition within the academic community. The journal has maintained a consistent annual publication schedule, reaching number 37 in 2025. It continues to be published by the Department of Contemporary History at UNED, with an editorial team led by figures such as Celeste Muñoz Martínez, who serves as editor and secretary of the editorial board. The journal remains committed to its mission of publishing innovative research and fostering critical analysis in contemporary history.

• 2025

  Issue number 37 published.

• 1988

  Journal founded by the Department of Contemporary History at UNED.

A specialized, open-access academic journal for contemporary history, published by a leading Spanish distance university.

• Annual journal issues

  Each issue includes a monographic dossier, a miscellany of peer-reviewed articles, and book reviews.

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