HMSA

You Can Contribute to HMSA.

HMSA (Heritage Materials & Sustainability Association) is a platform that supports the sharing of qualified, original, and knowledge-oriented content produced in architecture, restoration, cultural heritage, conservation, materials science, building technologies, and related disciplines.

Academics, experts, practitioners, students, and professionals working in the field are invited to share their knowledge and field experiences with a wider audience through HMSA.

What Types of Content Are Accepted?

Academic & Semi-Academic

Scientific-based articles and research.

Field Experiences

Application examples and site notes.

Restoration Projects

Conservation projects and intervention methods.

Technical Reviews

Material analyses and laboratory results.

Opinion & Critique

Professional opinion pieces and evaluations.

Student Works

Undergraduate/graduate work after editorial review.

Who Can Contribute?

Academics
Restorers & Architects
Conservation Experts
Practitioner Firms*
Undergraduate & Graduate Students

* For practitioner firms, content must be knowledge and experience-oriented; advertising content is not accepted.

General Publishing Principles

  • Content must be original and not previously published on another platform.
  • Full compliance with scientific and professional ethics is required.
  • Sources used must be cited clearly, transparently, and verifiably.
  • Content with the direct purpose of product promotion or advertising is not accepted.
  • The HMSA editorial team reserves the right to edit content for language and narrative consistency.

Application and Evaluation Process

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01. Application: Authors wishing to contribute fill out the application form and submit a summary or the full text of the work.
02. Editorial Review: Submitted content is reviewed by the HMSA team within the framework of content suitability, originality, and publishing policies.
03. Publication: Content deemed suitable is added to the editorial calendar, necessary visual adjustments are made, and it is published.

You can use the form below to start the evaluation process.

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HMSA Content Application Form

Contribute to the protection of cultural heritage by sharing your knowledge and experiences.

Author Information

Content Information


Content Details

Publication Approval and Copyright Declaration

HMSA Publication Approval and Copyright Declaration

I declare that the content submitted to the HMSA platform via this form;

  • Is my original work,
  • Has not been previously published on any other printed or digital platform (unless stated otherwise),
  • Has been prepared in accordance with scientific, professional, and ethical rules,
  • I possess the copyrights or have obtained usage permissions for all text, images, drawings, tables, and similar elements contained within the content.

Editorial Rights

I accept that the HMSA editorial team has the right to;

  • Review, reject, or find the content suitable for publication in accordance with publishing policies,
  • Make language, narrative, and formal edits provided they do not alter the meaning, content, and context,
  • Publish the content free of charge on HMSA’s website, digital publications, and promotional channels.

While I retain the intellectual property rights of the published content, I accept that I grant HMSA indefinite and royalty-free publication rights; and that the content cannot be used by third parties for commercial purposes without HMSA’s permission.

I accept and undertake that I have approved this declaration of my own free will and without being under any pressure.

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