All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a double-blind peer review process.

Submissions must include the following files:

  1. Main Manuscript (Anonymous Version)
    • editable Word file (.doc or .docx)
    • fully anonymized
    • without author names, affiliations, acknowledgements, or self-identifying references
  2. Author Information File
    • full author name(s)
    • institutional affiliation(s)
    • ORCID identifier(s) where available
    • contact e-mail of the corresponding author
    • short biographical note (optional)
  3. Abstract and Keywords
    • abstract in English
    • 4–6 keywords
  4. Figures and Illustrations (if applicable)
    • submitted as separate high-resolution files
    • authors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions
  5. Cover Letter (optional but recommended)
    • Authors may include a short cover letter addressed to the editorial board presenting the relevance and originality of the submission.

The journal aims to complete the peer review process within approximately two months.

Authors wishing to submit manuscripts to Retrospektive can upload their files electronically via Dropbox.
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