Journal of the Institute of Conservation
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I. Basic Journal Info

Country

United Kingdom

Journal ISSN: 19455224, 19455232

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd.

History: 2009-2021

Journal Hompage: Link

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Scope/Description:

The Journal of the Institute of Conservation is the peer reviewed publication of the Institute of Conservation Icon. As such its aims reflect those of Icon to advance knowledge and education in conservation and achieve the long term preservation and conservation of moveable and immoveable cultural heritage. The Journal provides a collective identity for conservators it promotes and supports both the profession and professionalism. With international contributions on all aspects of conservation it is an invaluable resource for the heritage sector.The specific aims of the Journal are to1.promote research knowledge and understanding of cultural heritage conservation through its history practice and theory2.provide an international forum to enable and disseminate advances in research knowledge and understanding relating to conservation and heritage3.champion and support professional standards of heritage conservation in the UK and internationally4.provide a permanent record of issues relating to conservation and heritage5.be financially and operationally sustainable.To achieve these aims the Journal invites contributions from all those involved in the conservation of cultural heritage and related activities. Areas of interest include understanding cultural heritage materials and their degradation subject reviews and histories of cultural heritage materials and conservation treatments new innovative or improved approaches to conservation and collections care theory practice communication management and training case studies demonstrating new innovative or improved approaches and conservation in its wider context. Submitters are encouraged to demonstrate how their work is of practical application to conservation. To maintain professional standards and promote academic rigour submissions of articles and shorter notices are subject to an anonymous peer review process.