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Saga (journal)
''Saga'' is a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal covering the history of Iceland. It is the official publication of the Icelandic Historical Society, Sögufélag. The journal was established in 1949 and has since then been the journal of choice for historians of Iceland. All articles in ''Saga'' are subject to a double blind peer-review. Articles in ''Saga'' are written in Icelandic but accompanied by an English abstract. The editors of ''Saga'' are historians Kristín Svava Tómasdóttir Kristin is a popular female name in Scandinavia, English-speaking nations, Dutch-speaking countries, and in German-speaking countries. It is a Scandinavian variant of Christina or Christine. It is also a variation of Christine. It was the seventh ... and Vilhelm Vilhelmsson. References External links''Saga'' archive Academic journals established in 1949 European history journals 1949 establishments in Iceland Icelandic-language mass media History of Iceland {{history-jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peer-reviewed
Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producers of the work (peers). It functions as a form of self-regulation by qualified members of a profession within the relevant field. Peer review methods are used to maintain quality standards, improve performance, and provide credibility. In academia, scholarly peer review is often used to determine an academic paper's suitability for publication. Peer review can be categorized by the type of activity and by the field or profession in which the activity occurs, e.g., medical peer review. It can also be used as a teaching tool to help students improve writing assignments. Henry Oldenburg (1619–1677) was a German-born British philosopher who is seen as the 'father' of modern scientific peer review. Professional Professional peer review focuses on the performance of professionals, with a view to improving quality, upholding standards, or providing certification. In academia, peer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academic Journal
An academic journal or scholarly journal is a periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Academic journals serve as permanent and transparent forums for the presentation, scrutiny, and discussion of research. They nearly-universally require peer-review or other scrutiny from contemporaries competent and established in their respective fields. Content typically takes the form of articles presenting original research, review articles, or book reviews. The purpose of an academic journal, according to Henry Oldenburg (the first editor of ''Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society''), is to give researchers a venue to "impart their knowledge to one another, and contribute what they can to the Grand design of improving natural knowledge, and perfecting all Philosophical Arts, and Sciences." The term ''academic journal'' applies to scholarly publications in all fields; this article discusses the aspects common to all ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Iceland
The recorded history of Iceland began with the settlement by Viking explorers and the people they enslaved from the east, particularly Norway and the British Isles, in the late ninth century. Iceland was still uninhabited long after the rest of Western Europe had been settled. Recorded settlement has conventionally been dated back to 874, although archaeological evidence indicates Gaelic monks from Ireland, known as papar according to sagas, had settled Iceland earlier. The land was settled quickly, mainly by Norwegians who may have been fleeing conflict or seeking new land to farm. By 930, the chieftains had established a form of governance, the ''Althing'', making it one of the world's oldest parliaments. Towards the end of the tenth century, Christianity came to Iceland through the influence of the Norwegian king Olaf Tryggvason. During this time, Iceland remained independent, a period known as the Old Commonwealth, and Icelandic historians began to document the nation's hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Society
A historical society (sometimes also preservation society) is an organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, researching, and interpreting historical information or items. Originally, these societies were created as a way to help future generations understand their heritage. Historical societies vary in specialization, with focuses ranging from specific geographical areas such as countries or towns, universities, railways, ethnic and religious groups, to genealogy, pioneer history, and the preservation of antiques or historic buildings. Often, many of these organizations ensure that historic architecture is preserved/restored and period houses are maintained for tours open to the public. History It is said that historical societies originated in Western Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. These early organizations were usually formed as societies for “lovers of Antiquity.” The oldest historical society in the United States is what is now called the Massachus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sögufélag
''Sögufélag'' (, ''the Icelandic Historical Society'' in English) is an Icelandic historical society. Founded in 1902, its original aim was to publish key primary sources in Icelandic history. The society's scope has broadened since then and today it hosts conferences and other social occasions, and publishes historical books along with the academic journal ''Morgunblaðið, Saga.'' Members of Sögufélag include historians of Iceland, history students and other history enthusiasts. History Founding Sögufélag was established in Reykjavík in 1902 around the publication of Icelandic primary sources. At the time, many of the key primary sources in Icelandic history were inaccessible to both the general reader and researchers. It is therefore no coincidence that among the three main instigators to the establishment, were the National Archivist Jón Þorkelsson and later-to-be National Archivist Hannes Þorsteinsson. The third catalyst was Jósafat Jósafatsson genealogist (more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
